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the C restaurant + bar, Monterey, CA

the C restaurant + bar

4.6
4.6
1231 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
  • Great for scenic views
Our family-friendly Monterey Bay restaurant is close to the Aquarium, situated over sapphire waters and immersed in the natural beauty of the California coast. The C restaurant features only seafood endorsed by Seafood Watch of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The delicious Arctic Char featured on Executive Chef Matt Bolton's menus is similar to salmon in taste, texture and color, but is available year-round, and is rated a "best choice" by Seafood Watch.

Located at the upscale InterContinental The Clement Monterey hotel on Monterey Bay. Every table at the C restaurant has a view of the pristine and scenic Monterey Bay. Marine life sightings abound, including dolphins, whales, harbor seals and sea otters. Enjoy the parade of sea creatures and shore birds as you savor the finest in California regional cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:30 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We recommend City Parking located at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Foam Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Matt Bolton

What 1,231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C restaurant + bar offers "excellent food and service" with breathtaking ocean views and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fresh seafood," delicious meals, and attentive staff. The live music adds to the charming ambiance, making it a popular spot for special occasions. Despite some menu pricing concerns, its overall dining experience is highly praised.

1,231 Reviews
  1. Joyce

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was only one other table with customers when we had dinner there so it was pretty quiet other than the fact that we could hear the conversation at the neighboring table. Staff was friendly. Cocktails were great. The bread and butter was good. The brussel sprouts were good. My daughter loved her butternut squash ravioli. I wish I could have said the same re my prawn and crabmeat pasta. The prawns/shrimps were not fresh. They had their tails on and did not come off easily with a fork and knife. The meat was not crisp to the taste like fresh frozen prawns would taste. I was very unhappy with the dish considering the price of $52 for that dish. I was disappointed considering that this is the Intercontinental Hotel.

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  2. Lorraine

    Central Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner and the service was top notch! We shared a baked banaska for desert it was outstanding.

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  3. Nadia VIP

    Central Coast118 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The view was beautiful , services was great, however the wine was terrible, one cup of bad wine cost us $25! The americano was so diluted & even after we complained! Not worth the expensive dinner!!

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  4. Laura VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food and dedicated service characterize this seaside hotel restaurant. A little pricey but consistently delicious food, excellent view, and gracious service make it very worthwhile.

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  5. Zaret

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was really excited to try out the C restaurant + bar based on all of the good reviews I had read and I can confirm it lives up to the reviews. Service was great! Our waitress was very welcoming and attentive throughout our entire meal. The Oaxacan Spa Day was my favorite cocktail, it’s really delicious and refreshing! We ordered the calamari, rib eye and sea bass. They were all phenomenal! Would love to come back for dinner right at golden hour to enjoy the ocean views!

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  6. Matthew

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location overlooking the Monterey Bay. The food was pretty good, a little pricy.

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  7. Rand

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    A little late for reservation, but within grace period...did text we were coming. However, they gave away the table and asked that we wait. Opted to take a table on the patio. Table was not bussed. Waited a good while, nobody came to clean the table, set the table, offer water, recognize our existence, etc. ok... but the nearby tables had screaming children, and it was just too much. Finally got up and left, and am certain nobody knew we were gone, or missed us. Had a wonderful dinner later at Jacks at the Portola Hotel.... which I can recommend.

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  8. Hilleri VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Devon, was wonderful! The food and atmosphere were top notch. We will definitely be back for delicious food and great service!!

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  9. Regina VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner overlooking Monterey Bay. Service was excellent.

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  10. Brandon VIP

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. We have to eat here every time we visit Monterey.

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the C restaurant + bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1231 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for the C restaurant + bar

750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:30 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We recommend City Parking located at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Foam Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Matt Bolton
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