SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Abalonetti Marty Special This restaurant on Fisherman’s Wharf specializes in Monterey Bay Calamari and offers almost a dozen variations on this classic. Try the Marty Special featuring flash fried calamari filets over fried eggplant with marinara, parmesan and mozzarella. 57 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, (831) 373-1851, abalonetti.com Alvarado Street Brewery Smashburgers The menu offers six varieties on the smashburger, which include the Classic Smash, with grilled and pressed chuck patties, melted American cheese, and tangy malt vinegar aioli, and the Fuego Smash, which turns up the heat with Fresno chiles, bacon, habanero jack cheese, and spicy aioli. 426 Alvarado St, Monterey, (831) 655-2337, asb.beer/pages/montereybrewpub; 301 Main St. Salinas, (831) 293-0219, asb.beer/pages/salinastaprom; Mission Street & 7th Ave Carmel Plaza, Suite 112, Carmel, (831) 293-8621, asb. beer/pages/carmelbistro Ambrosia Lunch & Champagne Brunch Buffet Regularly voted Best Indian Restaurant in Monterey County by Weekly readers, Ambrosia hosts their locals’ favorite buffet seven days a week. For classic Indian dishes and specialty dishes, line up at the buffet and pile on your favorites. On the weekend, enjoy the buffet with champagne and take your time. 565 Abrego Street, Monterey, (831) 641-0610, monterey. ambrosiaib.com Bayonet & Black Horse Prime Rib French Dip After 18 holes, or simply to enjoy the jawdropping views, this clever take on a classic starts with a braveheart sliced ribeye and rounds out the flavor profile with grilled onions and provolone cheese. 1 McClure Way, Seaside, (831) 899-7271 Beach House PG Lovers Point Beach Scallops Pot Pie This show-stopper features sauteed sea scallops, mushrooms, cipollini onions, peas & carrots in a white wine cream sauce with a puff pastry topper. Enjoy as you dine overlooking Lovers Point Beach. 620 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, (831) 375-2345, beachhousepg.com Benihana Splash and Meadow Your personal chef performs the ancient Japanese art of teppanyaki in an elegant dining room, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes and taste buds. Tender slices of steak and colossal shrimp are grilled at your own teppan table and served with onion soup (made daily), salad, shrimp appetizer, hibachi vegetables, dipping sauces, steamed rice, Japanese green tea and ice cream or sherbert. 136 Olivier St, Monterey, (831) 644-9007, benihanamonterey.com Bistro Moulin Rack of Lamb At Bistro Moulin - regularly voted by Weekly readers as Best French Restaurant in Monterey County, simply reading the menu will make your mouth water. If your decision is difficult, stick with the classics and enjoy a New Zealand Lamb rack roasted in the oven and served with yukon gold potatoes, seasonal vegetables all of which can swim in the delectable lamb au jus. 867 Wave St, Monterey, (831) 333-1200, bistromoulin.com Butter House Adobo Pork Belly Fried Rice Rice fried in - as the name of the restaurant almost demands - butter with soy sauce, bell peppers, garlic, onions, and a slab of adobo pork belly is then served with two eggs on top. Amid a rich family-friendly menu, this dish is a true highlight. 1760 Fremont Blvd Suite B-1, Seaside, (831) 394-2887, thebutterhouse.com C restaurant + bar Applewood Smoked Liberty Duck Breast The applewood-smoked Liberty duck breast from Sonoma Farms is served with farro, heirloom carrots, chanterelle mushroom, and a huckleberry jus. If you are seeking sustainable seafood, a fine steak or other culinary delights, there are no wrong choices when you are in a setting as beautiful as the C restaurant + bar. 750 Cannery Row, Monterey, (831) 375-4800, www.thecrestaurant-monterey.com Cafe Fina Pasta Gianna Stop by this longtime local Italian seafood and pasta restaurant on the wharf for a lunch or dinner to remember. Opt for the Pasta Gianna, named after owner Dominic Mercurio’s granddaughter. It features 44 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® EAT + DRINK 2025-2026 Signature Dishes Jacks Monterey DANIEL DREIFUSS
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