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21 restaurants in Monterey recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.
3 guides · 400 Cannery Row, Monterey, California 93940
Coastal Kitchen in Monterey, California: a contemporary tasting menu, Four-Star Forbes Travel Guide recognition (2026), and bay views.
2 guides · Monte Verde at 7th Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, USA
Aubergine in Monterey, California: a two-star Michelin Californian tasting menu at L'Auberge Carmel, with a deep wine cellar and a changing seasonal menu.
2 guides · 2700 17 Mile Dr., Pebble Beach, CA, 93953, USA
Northern Italian cooking and a deep Antinori wine list at 2700 17 Mile Dr., Pebble Beach. Michelin Recommended in 2026, with a wood-fired grill and a tableside T-bone.
2 guides · 701 Wave St., Monterey, California
The Sardine Factory in Monterey, CA: Cannery Row seafood and American fare since 1968, with a Michelin Recommended nod for 2026.
1 guide · Mission St., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, USA
Michelin Recommended Japanese restaurant in Monterey offering counter dining with a focus on precision and fresh ingredients.
1 guide · 95 5th Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, USA
In a historic cottage once home to Charlie Chaplin’s cook, Casanova serves contemporary rustic cuisine with local ingredients. Michelin Recommended.
1 guide · 5th Ave. btw. Dolores and San Carlos Sts., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, USA
Chef Jonny and Monique Black's passion project brings modern, seafood-centric coastal California cuisine to a cozy bistro in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
1 guide · Dolores St. btw 5th and 6th Ave. Su Vecino Courtyard, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, USA
Chef Michelle Estigoy’s scratch-made Mexican cuisine and mezcal library celebrate Oaxacan culture in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Michelin Recommended.
1 guide · 223 17th St., Pacific Grove, California
A Monterey Peninsula landmark since 1983, Fandango brings European hospitality and French-inspired cuisine to a charming Pacific Grove house.
1 guide · Sixth and Mission Streets, Carmel By The Sea, California
Since 1998, Grasing's has defined Carmel-by-the-Sea fine dining with California coastal cuisine, Wagyu beef, and a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning cellar.
1 guide · 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, California
California-inspired seafood restaurant in downtown Monterey, led by Executive Chef Carl Ashurst. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, eight years running.
1 guide · 29 Dolores St., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, USA
A family-run Carmel bistro serving simple, spontaneous European country cuisine from a wood-fired oven. Michelin Recommended 2026.
1 guide · 414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940, USA
Housed in a historic firehouse, Montrio Bistro serves inventive, sustainable contemporary cuisine in downtown Monterey. Michelin Recommended.
1 guide · 309 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, USA
At this family-run Monterey spot, Christophe Hamade serves Mediterranean favorites like falafel, gyro, and vegan baklava. Michelin-recommended and a local staple since 1994.
1 guide · 701 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, California
Since 1997, Passionfish in Pacific Grove has paired sustainably sourced seafood with 400+ wines at near-retail prices—a Monterey institution with purpose.
1 guide · 2700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, California
Roy's Pebble Beach brings Hawaiian cuisine to the iconic 17-Mile Drive, earning Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence for an exceptional wine program.
1 guide · 3 N.E. of 6th Ave., San Carlos St., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93921, USA
A cozy neighborhood spot in Carmel-by-the-Sea offering all-day brunch, seasonal dinner, and an approachable wine club. Michelin Recommended.
1 guide · 500 Hartnell St., Monterey, CA, 93940, USA
A Michelin Recommended neighborhood restaurant housed in an 1833 adobe home in downtown Monterey, blending history with contemporary cuisine.
1 guide · Lincoln St., 5 N.E. of Sixth Ave., Carmel by the Sea, California
A farm-to-table Californian restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea where Chef Mike Fischetti's cooking meets a Wine Spectator-awarded wine program.
1 guide · Dolores St. between Fifth and Sixth, Carmel by the Sea, California
Award-winning Japanese restaurant on Dolores Street in Carmel-by-the-Sea, recognized by Wine Spectator for an exceptional beverage program.
1 guide · Junipero St., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93923, USA
Yafa in Carmel-by-the-Sea serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes in a setting inspired by a Greek villa. Recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for quality and value.
