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 A shopper's paradise |
At the corner of Highway 1 and Carmel Valley Road Monterey and Carmel, CA 93923 United States +1 831 624 8886 |
For almost a quarter of a century this shopping center has been one of the best of its kind in all of California. With unique shops, galleries, salons, clothing stores and first-class restaurants, there is something here for every discerning shopper. The place is also surrounded by gorgeous gardens and brick walkways. You should not make a visit to Carmel without coming here. It is a great place for old-style shopping and the absence of any major department store makes it even more attractive. Credit card acceptance varies by store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Right on the water |
720 Cannery Row (@ Prescott St) Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940 United States +1 831 373 1884 |
With dishes like Dumb Luck Coconut Shrimp and Lt. Dan's Drunken Shrimp, and specialty drinks like the Lava Flow and the Bayou Surprise, this shrimp restaurant in Cannery Row attracts tourists from all over, as well shrimp-lovin' locals. The place is usually packed and noisy, making for a great night out amidst the lights. The place has its own line of hats, shirts and other souvenirs. You will never find a wider variety of shrimp dishes anywhere else, and the service is excellent. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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California coastal cuisine |
8205 Valley Greens Drive (Quail Lodge) Monterey and Carmel, CA 93923 United States +1 831 624 1581 |
Innovative regional cuisine is served at this pretty restaurant on the Quail Lodge property. The menu changes nightly but always includes the best fresh local seafood, vegetables, game and poultry. On any given night, the menu might include fresh-caught fish, free-range poultry, and venison. Wine aficionados will have fun perusing the extensive wine list, while other can ask the maitre d' for a recommended wine pairing. Its serene lakeside location makes this a perfect place for a relaxed meal or drink. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Huge shopping mall |
1410 Del Monte Center (Hwy 1 at the corner of Munras Ave) Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940 United States +1 831 373 2705 |
This shopping mall encompasses more than 600,000-square-feet of retail space filled with just about everything you could possibly want. This is not really an upscale touristy place like The Barnyard in nearby Carmel. It is your basic, run-of-the-mill suburban mall. You will find a Macy's, a Mervyn's, bookstores, art galleries, eateries, lots of clothing stores, gift shops, stationers and more. Make a day of it at this shopping Mecca. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic cuisine expertly prepared |
400 Cannery Row Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940 United States +1 831 372 2628 |
Executive chef James Waller makes the most of Northern California's bounty at this epicurean outpost in the Monterey Plaza Hotel. House-made pasta, fresh-caught seafood and organic produce figure heavily into the menu. It changes seasonally, but items might include Steinbeck's duck, roast rack of lamb or broiled swordfish. The dining room is sophisticated and richly decorated with Oriental carpeting and floral-patterned upholstery. Glass windows along two sides of the restaurant afford excellent views of the Bay. The service is terrific. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steaks and seafood |
700 Cannery Row (at Prescott St) Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940 United States +1 831 372 8543 |
Located right on the waterfront at Cannery Row, this elegant steak and seafood restaurant provides a spectacular view of the ocean. Along with several specialties of the house that change on a daily basis, the menu includes such show stoppers as Pacific Bay Snapper with with Gulf shrimp and Caribbean Seafood Pescadore. Order a drink like the Bucket of Fire and enjoy the rustic decor while you chow down a huge plate of seafood and check out the incredible view. The place is also a great one for parties and the service is excellent. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coastal cuisine with wine |
Northwest corner of Sixth Avenue and Mission Street Monterey and Carmel, CA 93921 United States +1 831 624 6562 |
This new restaurant was voted the best by Adventures in Dining Magazine's readers' poll and it offers a delicious variety of Central California coastal cuisine. Locals haunt the place. The selection of wines is designed to perfectly complement the dishes: a 1998 Honig Sauvignon Blanc is paired with Mustard-crusted Halibut, for example. You can eat inside, surrounded by polished wood surfaces, or on the patio. Entrees average USD20-25. It is a great bet for a reception or an intimate dinner. The service is warm and friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pan-Asian cuisine, California atmosphere |
Ocean Avenue (between Dolores and Lincoln streets) Monterey and Carmel, CA 93923 United States +1 831 624 2569 |
The decor of this upscale restaurant in downtown Carmel is sophisticated yet comfortable. The airy dining area has an exposed-beam ceiling, arched windows and white linen tablecloths. The menu features Beef Carpaccio, Duck Ravioli and a number of other items that balance on the fine line between eclectic and pretentious. Favorites such as rack of lamb and fresh catch are also available. The not-too-lengthy wine list features vintages from Napa, Sonoma and Monterey. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood favorite by a respected name |
57 Fisherman's Wharf Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940 United States +1 831 373 1851 |
Vaguely nautical from the outside and quite contemporary from the inside, this restaurant is one of four ventures by Peninsula celebrity chef John Pisto. The interior is white on white on white with a few indoor trees and potted palms adding patches of green. The paint job plus the amount of light that filters in through the oversized windows causes the place to almost sparkle when the sun is at its peak. Guests dine on fresh fish, seafood pastas, wood-fired pizzas and, the house specialty, calamari prepared in one of a half-dozen different ways. See website for menu and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tradtional country kitchen |
Mission Street (between Fifth and Sixth avenues) Monterey and Carmel, CA 93921 United States +1 831 624 0199 |
Claiming to have the largest breakfast menu on the West Coast, this traditional country kitchen is popular with everyone in Carmel, and it has been around for almost 20 years. On the menu you will find several types of waffles and other gourmet breakfast edibles, served all day long. There are even 10 different Eggs Benedict dishes. Many repeat customers constantly flock to this legendary place, and the service is downright spectacular. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Big portions and martinis |
474 Alvarado St (at Pearl St) Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940 United States +1 831 645 9036 |
Voted by Coastal Weekly as Monterey's best new restaurant, this place is, as the title suggests, for those who have a passion for large portions and living life to the fullest. The decor tkaes one back to the 1920s prohibition era where the martini was king. The menu includes aged prime steaks, several sandwiches and pasta dishes, as well as several big salads and more martini recipies than you will see anywhere else. A great place for lunch or dinner, and the service is excellent. The wine list features a variety of California wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous view and cuisine |
120 Highland Drive (in the Highlands Inn) Monterey and Carmel, CA 93923 United States +1 831 622 5445 |
The dramatic, panoramic view of Big Sur is probably this restaurant's primary claim to fame, but the cuisine and wine list have also earned a reputation among well-heeled travelers to the Monterey Peninsula. Dine on creative and contemporary dishes like Roasted Day Boat Sea Scallops or Grilled Colorado Rack of Lamb. Most of the vegetables and many seafood items are harvested just outside the hotel. The several-course prix fixe menu can be ordered with or without wine pairings. Needless to say, the ambience is elegant and exclusive; dress accordingly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Right on the ocean |
10 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1 Monterey and Carmel, CA 93921 United States +1 831 624 2933 |
This is the only restaurant in the Monterey area that is right on the ocean. The inside is subdued, but it offers huge windows that are practically on the cliff. Watch sea lions, pelicans, and everything else as the waves come crashing in. The service is impeccable for the locals, tourists and wedding parties here. Specialties include swordfish steak and Filet Mignon. The wine list is fairly extensive. Day or night, the view is awesome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Legendary Seafood Restaurant |
701 Wave St (at Prescott St) Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940 United States +1 831 373 3775 |
Long popular with locals and tourists alike, this restaurant has several special features--each with its own appeal: its oak bar is nearly 200 years old, while the Cannery Row room has a pirate-like atmosphere; the conservatory is alive with statues, and the Captain's Room captures days-gone-by with its Barbary Coast feel. Foodwise, this restaurant is diverse as well; the abalone bisque (a local specialty) is world famous, and the venerable eatery specializes in create-your-own banquet meals. The service will be professional and personable. More than 1,000 wines are at the ready in its wine cellar, which can be rented out for parties of up to 16 people. Join the star-studded list of celebrities who have also dined (and explored) here. See website for menus and wine list. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Wining |
105 Walnut Avenue Santa Cruz Monterey and Carmel, CA 95060 United States +1 831 423 2020 |
Soif is a restaurant you wouldn't want to miss. Amidst contemporary decor awaits contemporary food, comprising Crostini, tapas, pasta, salmon, risotto, small plates of Chorizo and Meatballs, and plenty of cheeses. In the dessert section, Creme Brulee and Chocolate Mousse are the perfect meal finales. Around 40 wines, including Regis Minet and Reislings from Pfalz, line up the wine-list. Adjacent to the restaurant is the wine store, where you can buy bottles to take home. The service and ambience leave you happy too, so why wait? Plan a visit today! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary Mediterranean |
500 Hartnell St (Polk & Madison Sts) Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940 United States +1 831 373 1110 |
This eatery combines French, Italian and Spanish cuisines with bold California flavors. Situated in an historic adobe building that has gone through many incarnations since 1833, the restaurant caters mostly to locals who come in for the unique mixture of culinary influences and the or try a larger plate like the Smoked Hudson Valley Duck Breast with Hobbs Bacon. The wine list is good with prices ranging from USD20 to about USD375 at the top end. See website for menu, wine list, event announcements and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Country cookin' |
2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940 United States +1 831 647 1444 |
Situated in an old stone house dating back to the 1880s, this is a good place for a romantic dinner. Dine inside by the fireplace or under the stars on the flowery patio. It features good old-fashioned country dishes such as Herb Rotisserie Duck and Grilled Center Cut Pork Chop with Bourbon Molasses. Rooms are available for private parties and catering is also available. The extensive wine list begins at the low end and includes several Syrah, Cabernets, and rare Magnums. The impeccable service attracts many types, from couples on romantic getaways to tourists to locals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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