Visitors Guide 2024

FOOD Taqueria Del Mar Mexican Although it doesn’t look like much from the outside, Taqueria Del Mar concentrates on what’s inside, with an emphasis on seafood. And they use locally caught fish, when it’s available and in season. 530 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. (831) 372-7887 The C Restaurant + Bar American At the Intercontinental Hotel’s restaurant the menu is designed with three fundamentals: creativity, freshness and sustainability. A full bar, outside seating and on-top-of-the-bay placement make it a regional landmark. And breakfast cocktails are a nice touch. Clement Monterey Hotel, 750 Cannery Row, Monterey. (831) 375-4800, thecrestaurant-monterey. com The Fish Hopper Seafood If it’s seafood and a view you want, this would be one of Cannery Row’s popular choices—it’s one of the best spots on Cannery Row. But if you want pasta or prime rib, they have you covered, too. 700 Cannery Row, Monterey. (831) 372-8543, fishhopper.com Toribashi Japanese With a slogan “inspired by Japan, created in California” you know this counter service restaurant is going to bend the ramen rules just a little, while still sticking with traditional technique. Unique bowls, too. 487 Alvarado St., Monterey. (831) 643-9556, toribashi.com Turn 12 Bar & Grill American Think comfort fare—burgers, pizza, spaghetti and meatballs—with a California impression (ahi tuna tower, anyone?). There is also a kids menu. The popular lunch and dinner spot has a classy bar area, too. 400 Tyler St., Monterey. (831) 372-8876, turn12barandgrill.com Wave Street Cafe Diner The inviting Spanish courtyard vibe comes with a variety of breakfast and lunch options. Sample one of many egg Benedicts. Interesting burgers and sandwiches abound. Tempting big-bowl salads are aplenty. 550 Wave St., Monterey. (831) 718-8171, wavestreetcafe.com Whaling Station Steakhouse Steakhouse Tender, aged beef—this spot is the perennial winner among Weekly readers for Best Steaks in Monterey County—and seafood dishes are the stars of an innovative-but-accessible menu. Big value bar menu, too, and a cigar lounge next door. 763 Wave St., Monterey. (831) 373-3778, whalingstation.net Woody’s at the Airport American Chef Tim Wood puts an elevated take on American classics, in a dining room with a view of take-offs and landings. A salad- and sandwich-centric lunch menu gives way at dinner to classics like ribeye, salmon, sand dabs and calamari. A good bar, too. Inside Monterey Regional Airport, 200 Fred Kane Drive, Monterey. (831) 373-1232, woodysmontereyairport.com Zab Zab Thai Cuisine Thai The menu spans some of Thailand’s culinary regions, but the instincts behind it are from Isaan and the country’s north. The kitchen also enjoys spicing things up—the name is said to mean something along the lines of “hot, spicy, delicious.” 401 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. (831) 747-2225, zabzabmonterey.com WWW.MONTEREYCOUNTYNOW.COM 101 840 Broadway Avenue, Suite B-5, Seaside • 1091 S. Main Street, Salinas 157 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel • www.myofrozenyogurt.com T y P f Enjoy a free taste today! MYO Pure Frozen Yogurt is a family-owned and operated business for over 13 years in Monterey County. Our yogurt is loaded with healthy probiotics and active cultures. Over 70 toppings available, including fresh fruit daily. Pints & Quarts To Go! Voted Best Frozen Yogurt’10-’23 myo_2_1-2h_VG24_dg.indd 1 6/13/24 3:07 PM

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