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A photo of Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4660)
$$$$
• Californian • Pacific Grove
Booked 30 times today
Delightful, delicious, delectable deified dining!!
A photo of Tarpy's Roadhouse restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3785)
$$$$
• American • Monterey
Booked 26 times today
My mom and I always enjoy our time at Tarpy’s. We sat outside on the patio and it was so nice; we had the whole side patio to ourselves. We had Claire as our waitress and she was so great! She told us she just started, but she did an amazing job! I had the angus burger with fries and it was so good! My mom had the Cobb salad. The manager, Adam, came out to say hello to us, too. We always feel like family when we come to Tarpy’s!
A photo of Il Fornaio - Carmel restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2497)
$$$$
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 23 times today
Haven’t been here for awhile. We sat on the indoor patio. It was cozy and quiet. Meal and service were excellent. Try the vodka pasta it’s the best.
A photo of Domenico's on the Wharf restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1771)
$$$$
• Seafood • Monterey
Booked 17 times today
We had a lovely dinner there last night a nice group of seven with family from out of town and they were overjoyed with our restaurant choice. We had a fabulous meal and really excellent service.
A photo of Catch restaurant
4.2
Awesome(663)
$$$$
• Seafood • Carmel
Booked 5 times today
Catch is a cute little step-in room with an ocean focused vibe on the inside, and some seating just outside in the alley nextdoor. The staff was very attentive, friendly, and accommodating, the food was delicious and came out very swiftly. Overall a 4.4 out of 5
A photo of Casanova Restaurant Carmel restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2910)
$$$$
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 31 times today
Service is amazing. The manager/host was so sweet and perfectly involved in our experience which made my birthday extra special. This was our first visit back in 9 years and the food is still incredible. We were able to sit out front with our dog as well. Definitely our favorite restaurant in the area.
A photo of Cafe Fina restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(633)
$$$$
• Seafood • Monterey
Booked 4 times today
Always amazing! Took 2 special friends for a birthday lunch. Had a wonderful time! The cioppino is the best on the Peninsula!

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  • StuartGold
    Baltimore / Maryland •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We had a lovely dinner there last night a nice group of seven with family from out of town and they were overjoyed with our restaurant choice. We had a fabulous meal and really excellent service.
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    Domenico's on the Wharf$$$$• Seafood• Monterey
    •
    4.6
  • Zak
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Service is amazing. The manager/host was so sweet and perfectly involved in our experience which made my birthday extra special. This was our first visit back in 9 years and the food is still incredible. We were able to sit out front with our dog as well. Definitely our favorite restaurant in the area.
    More info
    Casanova Restaurant Carmel$$$$• Italian• Carmel
    •
    4.6
  • Nick
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delightful, delicious, delectable deified dining!!
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    Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point$$$$• Californian• Pacific Grove
    •
    4.5
  • VicGold
    California Central Coast •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Haven’t been here for awhile. We sat on the indoor patio. It was cozy and quiet. Meal and service were excellent. Try the vodka pasta it’s the best.
    More info
    Il Fornaio - Carmel$$$$• Italian• Carmel
    •
    4.4
  • Ellen
    California Central Coast •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Oct 2026
    My mom and I always enjoy our time at Tarpy’s. We sat outside on the patio and it was so nice; we had the whole side patio to ourselves. We had Claire as our waitress and she was so great! She told us she just started, but she did an amazing job! I had the angus burger with fries and it was so good! My mom had the Cobb salad. The manager, Adam, came out to say hello to us, too. We always feel like family when we come to Tarpy’s!
    More info
    Tarpy's Roadhouse$$$$• American• Monterey
    •
    4.6
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