FOOD Takara Sushi Japanese This mom-and-pop place draws a regular crowd. It’s got a small sushi counter and small dining room, but is warm and friendly. 218 17th St., Pacific Grove. (831) 655-2730 Taste Café & Bistro European In Taste Café’s dishes, best described as European/New American, the main ingredient anchors each dish, with additional inputs adding contrast. In the morning, Taste doubles as a coffee shop. 1199 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 655-0324, tastecafebistro.com The Grill at Point Pinos American Point Pinos reveals the skill and versatility of the chef’s team when it comes to hearty and familiar fare. The seaside location at the Pacific Grove Golf Links makes it one of P.G.’s most appetizing destinations, especially for Sunday brunch. 79 Asilomar Blvd., Pacific Grove. (831) 375-1313, grillatpointpinos.com Toasties Cafe Diner Fresh breakfasts are the highlight of this popular eatery. The cute converted house has the kind of loyal local following any restaurant hopes for, with the coast just a short stroll away. 702 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 373-7543, toasties.cafe Ttobongee Chicken Korean, American Part of a small California chain that serves chicken in many forms. Korean galbi-syle? Yes. Green onion chicken? Sure. Whole fried chicken? Of course. Chicken salad? They have that, too. 1184 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 658-0134, ttobongeeus.com Vivolo’s Chowder House Seafood, Italian You would expect to see a place like this on a New England cove. It’s simple and homey, with a centuries-old feel and they probably would like to pronounce chowder with an “ah.” 127 Central Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 372-5414, vivoloschowderhouse.com Wild Fish Seafood The emphasis here is on “wild.” Plates feature freshly caught, local seafood and regional farms provide much of the rest. With this game plan, the menu can change frequently, but the emphasis on quality is unchanged. 545 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 3738523, wild-fish.com Winston’s Diner A brunch hangout, foremost. You can find staples—pancakes, Benedicts, buttermilk fried chicken—as well as go old school (remember WWW.MONTEREYCOUNTYNOW.COM 109 VALIDATED PARKING 136 OLIVIER ST. MONTEREY NEAR OLD FISHERMAN’S WHARF (831) 644-9007 WWW.BENIHANA.COM OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL Benihana_1-3s_ED24_gk.indd 1 4/17/24 3:18 PM ’21 ’22 ’23 BEST PARKLET WildFish_1-3s_VG24_EC.indd 1 6/14/24 2:40 PM
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