FOOD a regional landmark. And breakfast cocktails are a nice touch. Clement Monterey Hotel, 750 Cannery Row, Monterey. (831) 375-4800, thecrestaurant-monterey.com Cella Restaurant & Bar An irresistible setting next to the Cooper Molera Adobe may distract guests from the plates and cocktails—until they arrive at the table. 525 Polk St., Monterey. (831) 9201046, cellarestaurant.com Fin and Field Monterey Marriott’s restaurant/bar features locally sourced ingredients. The menu changes seasonally. 350 Calle Principal, Monterey. (831) 647-4000, marriott.com Jacks Monterey This restaurant spills out into the stylish Portola Hotel lobby. The menu can change, but you will find a bit of everything, from pizza to seafood and prime rib, taking advantage of regional product. The cocktails are inspired. 2 Portola Plaza (in the Portola Hotel), Monterey. (831) 649-7830, jacksatportola.com Lalla Oceanside Grill Unimpeded views over McAbee Beach and funky contemporary chandeliers give the place a festive ambiance. And there is a massive range of choices. 654 Cannery Row, Monterey. (831) 324-0891, lallaoceansidegrill.com Lantern Room Steaks, seafood, roasted butternut squash and a seasonal menu that leans on local ingredients. The Lantern Room overlooks Monterey Bay from the Monterey Beach Hotel. 2600 Sand Dunes Drive, Monterey. (831) 8994544, lanternroom.com Melville Tavern This downtown Monterey bar-and-grill enjoys a strong local following, thanks to its casual vibe and a menu loaded with comfort foods. 484 Washington St., Monterey. (831) 643-9525, melvilletav.com Montrio While the chef can get creative (almond butter pork belly, for example) or show unexpected wit (fishsticks, served on sticks)—the real emphasis is on quality ingredients, allowing layered flavors to stand out. Oh, and a bar known for its cocktails. The menu updates seasonally. 414 Calle Principal, Monterey. (831) 648-8880, montrio.com Rosine’s Restaurant At Rosine’s, American comfort food is art—as in Norman Rockwell. That means homestyle, generous portions, friendly staff and reasonable prices, all of which make Rosine’s a favorite choice for Best Restaurant for Families and Best Desserts in the Weekly’s Readers’ Poll with regularity. 434 Alvarado St., Monterey. (831) 375-1400, rosinesmonterey.com WWW.MONTEREYCOUNTYNOW.COM 91 WhalingStation_2-3v_VG26_GK.indd 1 6/17/26 12:14 PM
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