FOOD Sardine Factory American Overlooking Cannery Row, this landmark restaurant boasts one of the area’s finest wine cellars as well as a reputation for impeccable service, excellently prepared local seafood and quality meats. Superior happy hour bargains, and you can sit in Clint Eastwood’s seat. 701 Wave St., Monterey. (831) 373-3775, sardinefactory.com Schooners Global Some locals peg this bistro, inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel, as the best place in town to close a business deal; others say it’s a perfect spot for an after-work cocktail. The menu is crafted by one of the area’s best chefs. And there’s a sweeping bay view. 400 Cannery Row, Monterey. (831) 372-2628, schoonersmonterey.com Sea Harvest Seafood Sea Harvest is a top choice for fresh ocean catches. Grilled or broiled fish are available from the restaurant, or shop in the adjoining market for the fresh stuff and cook at home. 598 Foam St., Monterey. (831) 646-0547, seaharvestfishmarketandrestaurant.com Sea Root Mediterranean Sea Root draws from the entire Mediterranean, but with local ingredients and a California flair. The menu changes with the season. An off-the-beaten-path gem, even if it is in a large hotel. Oh, and the cocktails are impressive. 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey. (831) 657-6588, hyatt.com Stokes Adobe Global Everything about this historic structure, inside and out on the patio, is amazing. So gaze until the food arrives. The chef can present elegant dishes like Wagyu beef or a mushroom pithivier. But the kitchen can also bring elegance to fried yams, crispy potatoes or even simple bread and butter. 500 Hartnell St., Monterey. (831) 264-8775, stokesadobe.com Sunrise Cafe Diner They can do a lot in this cozy space, from filling breakfast fare to burgers and fries. It’s a friendly, familiar start to a day—and a good place to avoid breakfast crowds on the other end of Lighthouse. 204 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. Sur Burger Burgers It’s all about the beef…actually, that’s not quite true. There’s a vegetarian burger made in house. And the chicken and waffle sandwich (where the waffles serve as the bun) is a hit. 409 Alvarado St., Monterey. (831) 2416064, surburger.com Sushi Kuma Japanese They don’t call them specialty rolls at Kuma. They are designer rolls. So there’s a fun attitude to go along with the familiar lineup. The restaurant also offers a selection of fried or baked rolls. A good place to explore. 414 Alvarado St., Monterey. (831) 324-4745, kumamonterey.com Tarpy’s Roadhouse American An attractive stone ranch house, built in 1917, is the setting for innovative yet familiar entrées that are hearty and heartfelt numbers. This means they can make simple shrimp and grits into a memory. 2999 Highway 68, Monterey. (831) 647-1444, tarpys.com 100 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2024-2025 Jack’s Bao is a casual but elevated quick service restaurant specializing in Shanghainese cuisine. We specialize in Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings, steamed baos, hearty noodle soups, and savory wontons. Open DaiLy 11am-9pm 831.215.1703 • jacksbao.com 15% DiScOunt fOr neW cuStOmerS 751 cannery rOW Ste 121, mOnterey JackBao_1-3s_VG24_gk.indd 1 5/28/24 4:07 PM DINE IN / TAKEOUT / DELIVERY 720 BROADWAY AVE. SEASIDE 831-899-1762 SEASIDE’S FINEST THIN CRUST PIZZA SOURDOUGH PIZZA OPEN DAILY • • DRAFT BEER • • Oven_1-6v_ED24_ec.indd 1 4/18/24 12:20 PM
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