Visitors Guide 2024

FOOD Pacific Thai Cuisine Thai The restaurant has been around for a while now, its popularity based in part on a core of recipes inspired by family dishes prepared years ago in Thailand. The menu features curries, noodle and rice dishes, as well as vegetarian options. 663 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 646-8424, pacificthaipg.com Passionfish Seafood This repeat readers’ vote for Best Restaurant in Monterey County has earned its cult-like status among foodies who swoon over its pioneering sustainability ethics and Wine Spectator award-winning cellar. Dishes reflect intuition and creativity—even those not involving seafood. 701 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 655-3311, passionfish.net Peppers Mexicali Cafe Mexican Mexican with Californian, Southwestern and Central American influences. They call it “Mexicali,” which hits it. But their margaritas are the real draw for locals. 170 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 373-6892, pepperspg. com Petra Mediterranean Gyros, kebabs and simple Greek and Mediterranean plates, with sandwiches for something easy and a royal feast when the entire family wants to go big in a casual space. 477 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 6492530 Red House Café American Simplicity, comfort and relaxation reign here. Three small dining rooms and a porch fill up with locals looking for “contemporary American” that includes robust salads and a popular brunch. 662 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 643-1060, redhousecafe.com Rudolfo’s Cafe Italian The pasta is made from scratch, but it may be hard to overlook the pizza here. The chef does pies right, with Italian flair. There is also a lineup of burgers and sandwiches from this unassuming but worthwhile spot. 543 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 9201381, rudolfoscafe.com Spotted Duck Global Newly opened in 2023 and a welcome addition. The chef doesn’t go over the top, instead choosing to prepare classics like steak frites or pan-seared black cod just the right way. They even make ice cream for dessert. 542 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 9202662, spottedduckpg.com 108 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2024-2025 History, Heritage, Hospitality Stop in for a quick lunch and shop our market, for great domestic and imported goods! Open daily 10am to 5pm • 750 Cannery Row Suite 108, Monterey conigliodeli.com • 831-901-3175 f P Coniglio_1-3s_VG21_gk.indd 1 6/7/21 12:52 PM 620 OCEAN VIEW BLVD. PACIFIC GROVE 831-375-2345 • BEACHHOUSEPG.COM DINNER FROM 4PM DAILY CASUAL CALIFORNIA DINING OVERLOOKING LOVERS POINT BEACH Experience one of the Monterey Peninsula’s most enchanting dining destinations. ’14 Voted Monterey County’s Best New Restaurant BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT + BAR @ LOVERS POINT ★ BeachHouse_1-3s_ED24_GK.indd 1 4/17/24 3:45 PM

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