FOOD Beth’s Afternoon Tea On the second Saturday of each month, the Steinbeck House hosts traditional tea from 11:30am-1:30pm serving tea (of course), sandwiches, scones and other treats. 132 Central Ave., Salinas. (831) 424-2735, steinbeckhouse.com Brewjee Coffee Co. Coffee drinks, teas and matcha, along with cold brew concentrates. Sit with a cup and a muffin or cookie. 16 E. Gabilan St., Salinas. (831) 272-4435, brewjeecoffeeco.com Cherry Bean Coffeehouse This Oldtown mainstay is a place to run into everyone you know, as well as to get caffeinated. 332 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 424-1989 Emma’s Bakery & Cafe Emma’s is a versatile place. You can select from fruit pies, cream pies and other pastries. But the kitchen also prepares breakfast and lunch. 1182 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 7577437, emmasbakeryandcafe.com MYO Pure Frozen Yogurt See listing under Carmel. 1091 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 759-9769, myofrozenyogurt. com Otto’s Bread Company First Otto’s specialized in sourdough, delivered to area dining establishments. But now the bakery is turning out other treats—sandwiches and coffee—and is open to the public. 215 Monterey St., Salinas. Palomas Cafecito What was once a wildly popular coffee pop-up became an equally in-demand brick and mortar in 2026. 1488 Constitution Blvd., Salinas Perfectly Pressed Here’s a question: Does good for you mean it doesn’t taste good? Hardly. At this juice spot they add no sugar, no preservatives, no artificial stuff. And it’s good. 961 W. Alisal St., Salinas. (831) 998-8770, perfectlypressedjuice.com Sweet Reba’s Bakery. See listing under Carmel. 268 Main St., Salinas. sweetrebas.com Villa Rivera Cafe A spot next to Monterey County Courthouse for breakfast and a relaxing cup of coffee, as well as grab-and-go sandwiches. 142 W. Alisal St., Salinas. (831) 256-7025, villariveracafe. com Seaside and Sand City Restaurants AMERICAN/REGIONAL AMERICAN Googie Grill Googie travels back to the age of comfort food with a selection of classic café plates such as fried chicken. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, soups and specialty dishes. 1520 Del Monte Blvd., Seaside. (831) 392-1520, googiegrill.com Maligne This wood-fired place brings fine dining finesse and a passion for sourcing ingredients to accessible dishes, including the once-humble hamburger. 600 Broadway Ave., Seaside. (831) 601-1302, restaurantmaligne.com ASIAN/PACIFIC BaDa Kitchen BaDa prepares bibimbap, kalbijjin, several options of fried chicken, kimchi fried rice, tofu soup and other Korean favorites. 880 Broadway Ave., Seaside. (831) 920-1040, bada.menu11.com Harumi Sushi For the traditionalist, Harumi offers nigiri and simple makis; for the more adventurous, a variety of specialty rolls. The menu also features many cooked dishes, tempura and bento boxes. 1760 Fremont Blvd. #H4, Seaside. (831) 899-9988, harumiseaside.menu11.com Ichi-Riki Want to know why Americans fell so hard for sushi? Ichi-Riki is a good place to start because, well, it opened in Seaside more than 40 years ago. That’s back when many Americans were still afraid of raw fish. 1603 Del Monte Blvd., Seaside. (831) 394-7733, ichirikiseaside.com Jim’s Restaurant Looking at the storefront, passersby would never guess that Jim’s is a go-to for locals craving Chinese takeout. 1584 Del Monte Blvd., Seaside. (831) 394-5117, jimsrestaurantseaside.com Sushi Time The massive menu includes no fewer than 30 “special rolls,” from the common to bold American adaptations. The lunch specials are filling bargains. 1153 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. (831) 884-5011, sushitime.menu11.com BURGERS/DINERS/PUBS Bayview Grill A classic golf clubhouse restaurant—except not all such restaurants enjoy 180-degree coastal views, tons of space and dishes nongolfers venture in for. Burgers, salads and more. 1 McClure Way, Seaside. (831) 8997271, bayonetblackhorse.com 114 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2026-2027 A CANNERY ROW TRADITION PIZZA SEAFOOD PASTA 660 Cannery Row 2nd Level of Steinbeck Plaza on Cannery Row louielinguinis.com 831-648-8500 FREE Clam Chowder Present this COUPON and receive ONE CUP of our Award-Winning Clam Chowder with the purchase of an entree. Limit two per table. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Code: CRVG Trip Advisor Lunch & Dinner Daily KIDS MENUS & GREAT FOR GROUPS Expires 7/3/27
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