Monterey Peninsula Inns

Baja Cantina

Mexican food with great local Carmel Valley ambiance. Open for lunch & dinner with full bar and heated patio dining. 7166 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley Inexpensive. (831) 625-2252

Cafe Fina

A Fisherman's Wharf favorite. Great pasta & seafood served up in comfortable surroundings with great harbor views. Open lunch & dinner with full bar. 47 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey. Moderately priced. 372-5200

Chop Shoppe & Fine Wine Emporium

Open for Lunch (11:30AM - 2:30PM) & Dinner (5:00PM - 9:00PM), closed Mondays, located at 63 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove - (831) 372-3930

Sticks

Located by the first tee of the Spanish Bay Golf Course, this is a great place for breakfast or lunch. Spectacular ocean views. Your ticket fee to 17 Mile Drive will be refunded at the restaurant. Pebble Beach (831) 647-7500. Inexpensive.

Dominico's

Locally renowned chef John Pisto offers delicious seafood with an Italian accent. Open for lunch & dinner with full bar and wharf views. 50 Fisherman's Wharf. Expensive. (831) 372-3655

Fandango

A European atmosphere and a fine French Mediterranean menu make Fandango a Pacific Grove favorite. Open lunch & dinner with brunch on Sunday. Full Bar. 233 17th Street, Pacific Grove.Moderately Priced. (831) 372-3456

Fifi's

CafŽ Owner Michele Tardivet offers a California-French menu in a relaxed bistro atmosphere. Wonderful pastries are made daily. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner with brunch on Sunday. Wine & beer only. 1188 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove. Moderately priced. (831) 372-5325

Fish Wife

Right around the corner from the Deer Haven Suites, this local favorite offers delicious fish and pasta dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Open for lunch & dinner. Wine & beer only. 1996 Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove. Moderately priced. (831) 375-7107

Fresh Cream

Voted one of the 100 best restaurants in the US by Conde Nast Traveler, this restaurant is a fine dining experience. Classic French cuisine with a California accent. Open for dinner with full bar and harbor views. 100C Heritage Harbor, 99 Pacific Street, Monterey. Expensive. (831) 375-9798

Gianni's Pizza

A family style pizzeria with a tasty Italian menu. 725 Lighthouse, Monterey. Inexpensive . 647-1500 Hula's A favorite local eatery with a well done Hawaiian motif. Great dishes with a touch of the Islands. Open for lunch & dinner. Closed Mondays. Wine & Beer only. 622 Lighthouse Avenue, Monterey. Inexpensive. (831) 655-4852

Joe Rombi's

Features wonderfully light Italian dishes. Original European poster art lends Rombi's an air of casual sophistication. Open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Wine and Beer only. 208 17th Street, Pacific Grove. Moderately priced. (831) 373-2416.

Mission Ranch

A working ranch serves as the stunning pastoral backdrop to Clint Eastwood's California cuisine restaurant. A piano bar and ocean views are featured. Full bar. 26270 Dolores, Carmel. Moderately priced. (831) 625-9040

Montrio

Located in the old firehouse, this Monterey favorite offers wonderful Euro-American Cuisine and an award winning wine list. Open for lunch and dinner. Full Bar. 414 Calle Principal, Monterey. Moderately priced. (831) 648-8880

Peppers

Delicious Mexican and Latin American food served in a comfortable atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday. Wine and Beer only. 170 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove. Inexpensive. (831) 373-6892.

PortaBella

A quintessential Carmel restaurant loaded with ambiance and featuring an award winning menu with Mediterranean flair. Lunch & dinner with full bar. Ocean between Lincoln & Monte Verde, Carmel. Expensive. (831) 624-4395

Rio Grill

This Carmel favorite offers great ambiance and delicious California cuisine with a southwestern twist. Open for lunch & dinner with full bar.The Crossroads, Highway 1 & Rio Road, Carmel. Moderately priced. (831) 625-5436

Robata

If you like sushi, tempura or grilled Japanese favorites this is the spot for you. Fresh and fabulous. Open for dinner with full bar. 3658 The Barnyard, Carmel. Moderately priced. (831) 624-2643

Rosines

A great family restaurant with a large menu and even larger portions. Leave room for the big dessert selection. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. 434 Alvarado, Monterey. Inexpensive. (831) 375-1400

Roy's

Great ambiance, great ocean views and great food. Offers Euro-Asian cuisine with a regional California accent. Open for Dinner with full bar. 2700 17-Mile Drive. (The Inn at Spanish Bay) Pebble Beach. As with all Pebble Beach restaurants, they will refund your ticket cost to 17 Mile Drive at the restaurant. Expensive. (831) 647-7500

Sardine Factory

This Monterey icon offers Continental cuisine in an eclectic setting featuring memorabilia from local history. Open for dinner with full bar. 701 Wave Street, Monterey. Expensive. (831) 373-3775

Taste Cafe & Bistro

This local treasure offers up wonderful California Cuisine with classical roots. Open for dinner seven days. Wine and beer only. 1199 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove. Moderately priced. (831) 655-0324

Whaling Station

Monterey's best steakhouse. Open for dinner with full bar. 763 Wave, Monterey. Expensive. (831) 373-3778

Great Breakfasts

Fifi's

Breakfast with a nicely European touch. 1188 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, (831) 372-5325

Rosine's

Tasty and large portioned breakfast lunch and dinner. 434 Alvarado, Monterey. (831) 375-1400

First Awakenings

Great breakfasts and lunch with patio dining. 125 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove (831) 372-1125

Katy's Place

Famous Carmel breakfast spot with delicious dishes. Open for lunch. Mission & 6th Ave. Carmel (831) 624-0199

Toasties

Family dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With patio dining. 702 Lighthouse, Pacific Grove. (831) 373-7543