Discover Monterey County- (Pages 46-47)

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Monterey County is an epicurean’s delight with a smorgasbord of choices. Whether you are on a budget or came here to splurge, you’ll find just what you’re looking for and dim sum. Culinary talent and memorable experiences abound in our award-winning dinner houses and family owned bistros.
Carmel is known for its elegant restaurants, holding these establishments to a higher standard. Within these pages are a few who have managed to standout even in that crowd.
Dine in Moss Landing where you’ll find a working wharf and restaurants that have the bounty of the sea delivered to their own docks.

Monterey has great steak houses and plenty of places to go after dark. To reserve a table with views of Monterey Bay head to Fisherman’s Wharf where the fish is fresh and the preparation superb.
Salinas offers many delicious choices and Old Town offers the best of Steinbeck Country. Choose from Old World, contemporary, or casual atmospheres or head out to the other Valley (Carmel Valley) for a few hidden surprises.
At the tip of the Peninsula lies Pacific Grove, where you’ll find a Mecca of good choices both nationally acclaimed and local favorites.

A Few of Our Favorite Restaurants:
Cottage Restaurant • Forge in the Forest • Culinary Center • Passionfish
Elli's Great American Restaurant • Lallapalooza • Bistro Giovanni
Blue Moon • Fandango • China Gourmet • Fisherman's Wharf
Pieces of Heaven • da Giovani • Brunello Ristorante • Dos Amigos
Favaloros' Big Night • Fisherman's Grotto • Hola Mexican Restaurant • Plaza Linda
Zocalo's • Persian Grill • Cannery Row Pizzeria • Bubblyfish Cafe
Joe Rombi's la mia cucina • Pink Tuna • Whaling Station Inn

Night Clubs/Hot Spots:
Doc Ricketts Lab • Lallapalooza • Forge in the Forest
Bubblyfish Cafe • Monterey Live • Golden State Theater
Lalla Lounge

American
Bubba Gump-
720 Cannery Row , Mtry. 373-1884

Cafe Rustica-
10 Delfino, Carmel Valley 659-4444

Cottage Restaurant [Map: F-2]
Lincoln btwn. Ocean & 7th,
Carmel 625-6260
www.cottagerestaurant.com
Breakfast lunch and dinner over 100 entrees. Breakfast daily 7am to 3pm, lunch daily 11am-3pm. Open Thur-Sat 5pm-8:30pm for dinner. See ad on pg. 51

Culinary Center of Monterey [D-3]
625 Cannery Row,
Monterey 333-2133
info@culinarycenterofmonterey.com
www.culinarycenterofmonterey.com
Our chefs and students prepare a new menu each week. Dinner: Thurs & Fri. 5:30—8:30pm; Lunch, Fri. 11:30—1:30pm; Breakfast & Lunch, Sat. & Sun. 9:00—1:30pm. Reservations suggested. See ad on page 7.

Dishes Bistro & Grill330-H Reservation Rd., Marina 883-1207

[ D-3]
Elli’s Great American Restaurant
1210 Del Monte Shopping Ctr., Monterey 372-5080

Elli’s Great American Restaurant1250 South Main Street, Salinas 759-8455

Giant Artichoke-111261 Merritt Street, Cstrvl. 33-3501

Forge in the Forest [Map: F-2]
S.W. Corner of 5th & Junipero,
Carmel 624-2233
e-mail@forgeintheforest.com
www.forgeintheforest.com
Voted “Best Outdoor Dining” every year since 1992! Award-winning garden patios with heaters & fire pits. Four unique indoor dining atmospheres with full bar. Indoor/outdoor private facilities for parties of 8-200. A locals’ favorite for over 30 years. Dog friendly.

American
Hog’s Breath Inn
San Carlos & 5th,
Carmel 625-1044 www.hogsbreathinn.net chef@hogsbreathinn.net
Locals and visitors have long gathered here to meet friends for a drink or a memorable meal. Enjoy the warm intimate setting. Menu offers seafood, steak and pasta.

Hullabaloo [Map:C-6]
228 Main Street,
Salinas 757-3663 www.hullaballoorestaurant.com Featuring Bold American Cooking, complimented by our unique dining atmosphere. A delightful experience for your mouth, eyes and ears. Located in Old Town Salinas. Happy hour in our fun-filled full bar.

Jack London’s Grill & Taproom
Dolores btwn. 5th & 6th, Carmel Inside Su Vecino Court
624-2336 www.jacklondons.com
A local’s favorite for over 30 years. Featuring: center cut rib eye, New York and filet mignon, rolf’s rack of lamb. Louisiana specialties: stuffed pork chops, shrimp creole, and cajun gumbo.

Lallapalooza [Map: D-3]
474 Alvarado St.,
Monterey 645-9036
Rhonda@lalla-palooza.com
www.lalla-palooza.com
Big American Dinner House and Martini Bar. Monterey County’s hottest night spot. Fresh seafood, steaks, extensive wine list. See our pg. 4.

Mission Ranch-26270 Dolores,
Carmel 624-6436

Rio Grill-101 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel 625-5436

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A Few of Our Favorite Restaurants:
Cottage Restaurant • Forge in the Forest • Culinary Center • Passionfish • Elli's Great American Restaurant • Lallapalooza • Bistro Giovanni
Blue Moon • Fandango • China Gourmet • Fisherman's Wharf • Pieces of Heaven • da Giovani • Brunello Ristorante • Dos Amigos
Favaloros' Big Night • Hola Mexican Restaurant • Plaza Linda • Zocalo's • Persian Grill • Cannery Row Pizzeria • Bubblyfish Cafe
Joe Rombi's la mia cucina • Pink Tuna • Whaling Station Inn

Night Clubs/Hot Spots:
Doc Ricketts Lab • Lallapalooza • Forge in the Forest • Bubblyfish Cafe • Monterey Live • Golden State Theater • Lalla Lounge

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American Rocky Point Restaurant Hwy 1 (10 miles S. of Crml.) Big Sur 624-2933 Running Iron- 4 E Carmel Valley Rd, CV 659-4633 Tarpy’s Roadhouse 2999 Mtry.,-Salinas Highway, Mtry. 655-2999 The Steinbeck House-Valley Guild 132 Central Avenue, Salinas 757-5806 Trailside Cafe- 550 Wave St., Monterey 649-5600 Asian An Choi [Map: C-2] 1120 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove 372-8818 yourrealchef@sbcglobal.net Asian -contemporary cuisine, open for lunch and dinner, Monday-Sunday until 10pm. Bakery Paris Bakery- 271 Bonifacio Place, Mtry. 646-1620 BBQ Chepéz Grill- 266 Reservation, Marina 883-9455 Beer Pub Big Dog Sports Restaurant 3772 The Barnyard, Carmel 625-0340 Mtry.Coast Brewing- 165 Main St., Sal., 758-2337		Californian/Mediterranean Bistro Giovanni [Map: F-2] San Carlos Btwn. 5th & 6th, Carmel 626-6003 [Map: D-3] Blue Moon Restaurant 654 Cannery Row, Monterey 375-4155 www.pisto.com California Mediterranean specialities, the freshest seafood., steaks, pasta & clam chowder. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. See our ad on page 49. Fandango [Map: C-2] 223 17th St., Pacific Grove 372-3456 Cielo Big Sur- Highway 1, Big Sur 667-4242 Cheese Shop The Cheese Shop, Crml., Plaza, Carmel 625-2272 Chinese China Gourmet [Map: F-2] 5th St., Btwn San Carlos & Dolores Carmel 624-3941 Szechwan and Hunan cuisine, NO MSG, olive and canola oil. Coffee Shop Cafe Noir-365 Calle Principal, Monterey 649-NOIR The Works, 667 Lighthouse, Pacific Grove 372-2242


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Chocolates/Candy Pieces of Heaven [Map: F-2] 3686 The Barnyard, Carmel 625-3368 Whitted@aol.com Hand made gourmet chocolates, carmel apples, truffles, made on site. See our ad on page 23. Deli/Market Bruno’s Deli & Surf & Sand Market59 Junipero Ave, Carmel 624.3821 Nielsens Bros. Market Corner of 7th & San Carlos, Carmel 624-6441 English Penny Farthing- 9 E. San Luis St., Salinas 424-5652 European Anton & Michel- on Mission, Carmel 624-2006 Montrio Bistro- 414 Calle Principal, Mtry. 648-8880 Fish Market Sea Harvest- 100 Crossroads Blvd., Crml. 626-3626 Sea Harvest- 598 Foam St., Monterey 646-0547 Fish Market Phil’s Fish Market [Map:B-4] 7600 Sandholdt Rd., Moss Landing 633-2152 www.philsfishmarket.com A variety of fresh fish, local and flown in from over the world. Featuring indoor and outdoor seating, an extensive menu, beer and wine and live music on Mon., Wed. and Thurs. nights. See our ad on next page. German Santa Lucia Cafe [Map:D-3] 484 A Washington St, Monterey 333-1111 www.santaluciamonterey.com grobecker@sbcglobal.net Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Delicious German fare complemented by authentic German beer. Freshly baked pizzas from the wood burning brick oven. See our ad on page 55. French Country L’ Escargot- Mission at 4th, Carmel 620-1942 French/Italian Casanova Restaurant 5th btwn Mission & San Carlos, Crml. 625-0501 French/Pastry Patisserie Boissiere Mission btwn Ocean & 7th, Carmel 624-5008 Greek Epsilon-422 Tyler St., Monterey 655-8108 ICE Cream Ice Cream Shop [Map: C-2] 708 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove 642-9789 Featuring Lappert’s Ice Cream, gourmet coffee and natural yogurt. See our ad below.		Italian Bistro Giovanni [Map: F-2] San Carlos Btwn. 5th & 6th, Carmel 626-6003 dagiovannis@dagiovannis.com www.bistrogiovanni.com The Essence of Carmel. Prime steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, daily specials, and full bar. See our ad on page 47 Brunello Ristorante [Map: I-5] 3 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley 659-9119 Brunellorcarmel@yahoo.com www.brunelloristorantecarmel.com Authentic Italian cuisine and local wines. Fresh seafood daily. See our ad on page 53. Cibo Ristorante- 301 Alvarado St., Mtry. 649-8151 Cantinetta Luca- on Dolores & 7th, Crml. 625-6500 da Giovanni [Map: F-2] Lincoln St., Btwn. 5th & 6th, Carmel 626-5800 dagiovannis@dagiovannis.com www.bistrogiovanni.com Hospitality at its best. Italian-Mediteranean cuisine at its finest. Extensive wine list and private label wines. See our ad on page 47. Favaloro’s Big Night Bistro 545 Lighthouse Ave., [C-2] Pacific Grove 373-8523 Experience a little bit of Sicily (Authentic flavors and personalities) fresh seafood, oyster bar & wine bar. Il Fornaio-Ocean & Monte Verde, Crml., 622-5100 Santa Lucia Cafe [Map:D-3] 484 A Washington St, Monterey 333-1111 German and Italian cuisine. Japanese Robata-3658 The Barnyard, Crml., 624-2643 Martini Lounge/Dinner House Lallapalooza [Map: D-3] 347 Alvarado St., Monterey 645-9036 Rhonda@lalla-palooza.com www.lalla-palooza.com Big American Dinner House and Martini Bar. Monterey County’s hottest night spot. Fresh seafood, steaks, extensive wine list. See our ad on page 4. Mexican Club Jalapeño- on San Carlos & 6th, Crml., 626-1997 Dos Amigos [Map: C-2] 1184 Forest Av. Pacific Grove 646-8888 Taste the traditional flavors of Mexico and favorites from our travels in the Southwest. Take out available. (Btwn Trader Joe’s & Safeway). See our ad on page 53. Haute Enchilada Art Cafe [B-4] 7902-A Sandholdt Rd. 633-5843 Moss Landing www.hauteenchilada.com This folk art cafe sits in the center of the Moss Landing Antique Village and bustling fishing harbor. Enjoy our outside courtyard and simple, fresh Mexican dishes, salads, soups, sandwiches, breakfast items and an espresso bar.

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		Seafood Old Fisherman’s Grotto [Map:D-3] 39 Fisherman’s Wharf #1, Monterey 375-4604 www.oldfishermansgrotto.com Most Recommended Seafood and Steak House on Fisherman’s Wharf! See our ad above. Passionfish [Map: C-2] 701 Lighthouse Ave., 655-3311 Pacific Grove cindy@passionfish.net www.passionfish.net Award winning restaurant serving fresh sustainable seafood simply prepared. Exceptional wine list. Dinner from 5pm. See our ad on page 31. Phil’s Fish Market [Map:B-4] 7600 Sandholdt Rd., Moss Landing 633-2152 www.philsfishmarket.com We offer a never-ending variety of fresh fish, local and flown in from over the world. Our Eatery features indoor and outdoor seating, an extensive menu, beer, wine and live music on Mon., Wed. and Thurs. nights. Salinas Valley Fish House [C-6] 172 Main St., Salinas 775-0175 www.salinasvalleyfishhouse.com Enjoy the freshest seafood in the area, steaks, oysters, and other delicious foods Pink Tuna [Map: D-3] 400 Tyler St.,Monterey 373-TUNA The freshest seafood, sushi, prime steaks. Small Plates Bubbly Fish [Map: F-2] San Carlos, Btwn. Ocean & 7th Carmel 626-8226 deborah@bubblyfishcafe.com www.bubblyfishcafe.com Select bubbles, caviar, cheese, salumi, pate, chocolate, desserts and fine wines from around the world. Sushi Pink Tuna [Map: D-3] 400 Tyler St., Monterey 373-TUNA The freshest seafood, sushi, prime steaks. See our ad page 55. Ocean Sushi Deli [Map: C-2] 2701 David Ave., Pacific Grove 649-1370 Steaks [D-3] John Pisto’s Whaling Station 763 Wave St., Monterey 373-3778 www.pisto.com Celebrity Chef, John Pisto’s Prime Steaks & Seafood. Award winning wine list. Open 7 nights a week. Lallapalooza [Map: D-3] 474 Alvarado St., Monterey 645-9036 www.lalla-palooza.com Big American Dinner House and Martini Bar. Fresh seafood, steaks, extensive wine list. See our ad on page 4. Bahama Billy’s-Island Steakhouse 3690 The Barnyard, Carmel 626-0430 [F-2] www.bahamabillys.com manager@bahamabillys.com Specializing in steaks and fresh seafood. A wine list and full bar with specialty drinks complement the menu.
	Mexican Hola Mexican Restaurant [F-2] 3601 The Barnyard, Carmel 626-1814 Bernie@holarestaurant.com www.holarestaurant.com The most unique Mexican restaurant on the Peninsula. Serving lunch, dinner and cocktails 7 days a week. [J-6] Plaza Linda Restaurant & Cantina 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley (831) 659-4229 www.plazalinda.com eduber_bonilla@hotmail.com A Carmel Valley Tradition for over four decades. Try our famous house-made margaritas. Whole Enchilada [Map:B-4] Hwy 1 at Moss Landing 633-3038 www.wenchilada.com eat@wenchilada.com Fresh Seafood from the Monterey Bay. Voted “Best Mexican Restaurant” in readers’ polls. The catch of the day is right off the local fishing boats and prepared in authentic Mexican coastal style. Zocalo’s-[C-2] 162 Fountain, Pacific Grove 373-7911 Fine Mexican dining. Persian Persian Grill [Map: D-3] 675 Lighthouse Av., Monterey 372-3720 persiangrill@sbcglobal.net Authentically prepared, Persian/Iranian food. Personal service by host proprietor Mousoud Hamami. Open for lunch and dinner. See our ad below. Pizzeria Cannery Row Pizzeria [Map: D-3] 685 Cannery Row, Monterey 646-0118 ladastarr@yahoo.com Home of the JUMBO SLICE! Seafood [Map: D-3] Blue Moon Restaurant 654 Cannery Row, Monterey 375-4155 www.pisto.com California Mediterranean specialities, the freshest seafood., steaks, pasta & clam chowder. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. See our ad on page 49. Cafe Fina 47 Fisherman’s Wharf, 372-5200www.cafefina.com The finest seafood Monterey has to offer and live Maine lobster, lamb chops grilled over Mesquite wood, brick oven pizzas, and fresh homemade pastas. Full bar, extensive wine list and spectacular views of the bay. [C-2] Favaloro’s Big Night Bistro 545 Lighthouse Ave., 373-8523 Pacific Grove Fresh seafood, oyster bar & wine bar. See our ad on page 53. [D-3] Fisherman’s Wharf Monterey Wharf #1, Monterey 649-6544 www.montereywharf.com Ten seafood restaurants, whale watching, fish markets, gifts & souvenirs, live theater and more. Ample parking. See ad on page 48. Joe Rombie’s la mia cucina [C-2] 208 17th St., Pacific Grove 373-241


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	Cocktails Jack London’s Grill & Taproom [F-2] Dolores btwn. 5th & 6th, Carmel Inside Su Vecino Court 624-2336 See our ad below. Old Fisherman’s Grotto [Map:D-3] 39 Fisherman’s Wharf #1, Monterey 375-4604 www.oldfishermansgrotto.com Carmel Chop House 5th & San Carlos St. 625-1199 Carmel www.carmelchophouse.com Hullabaloo [Map:C-6] 228 Main Street, Salinas 757-3663 www.hullaballoorestaurant.com Featuring Bold American Cooking, complimented by our unique dining atmosphere. A delightful experience for your mouth, eyes and ears. Located in Old Town Salinas. Happy hour in our fun-filled full bar. Cocktails Doc Ricketts’ Lab [Map: D-3] 180 East Franklin St, Monterey 649-4241 www.docrickettslab.com Comedians, Dj’s, live entertainment and more. See our ad on opposite page. Club Octane- 321 D Alvarado St., Mtry., 646-9244 Forge in the Forest [Map: F-2] S.W. Corner of 5th & Junipero, See our ad on back cover. 624-2233 e-mail@forgeintheforest.com www.forgeintheforest.com Lalla Lounge [Map: C-6] 1250 Main St. Salinas 759-8455 Lallapalooza [Map: D-3] 474 Alvarado St., Monterey 645-9036 Rhonda@lalla-palooza.com www.lalla-palooza.com Big American Dinner House and Martini Bar. Monterey County’s hottest night spot. See our ad on page 4. Mucky Duck- 479 Alvarado St., Mtry., 655-3031 Planet Gemini, 625 Cannery Row, Mtry. 373-1449				Champagne/Caviar Bubbly Fish [Map: F-2] San Carlos, Btwn. Ocean & 7th Carmel 626-8226 See ad on pg. 51. www.bubblyfishcafe.com Night Club Doc Ricketts’ Lab [Map: D-3] 180 East Franklin St, Monterey 649-4241 www.docrickettslab.com Comedians, Dj’s, live entertainment and more. See our ad on opposite page. Monterey Live [Map: D-3] 414 Alvarado, Monterey 646-1415 www.montereylive.com info@montereylive.com An intimate lounge and performing arts center. See our ad below. Sly McFly’s- 700-A Cannery Row, Mtry. 649-8050 Theater Golden State Theater [Map: D-3] 417 Alvarado Street, Monterey 372-3800 www.goldenstatetheatre.com Experience great films and live events in Monterey’s classic 1926 movie palace.

Night Clubs/Hot Spots:
Doc Ricketts Lab • Lallapalooza • Forge in the Forest • Bubblyfish Cafe • Monterey Live • Golden State Theater • Lalla Lounge

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