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- SSandyCalifornia Central Coast •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoDomenico's has, obviously, been in business this long for good reason! My daughter and I stopped in Monterey for a day and Domenico's made our night. It was our first time dining there and it was memorable. The atmosphere was elegant, but not pretentious, the food was outstanding, and the service from David and Ceasar was superb. The view of the marina was a bonus too. This restaurant has everything that's missing from all the new chains: warmth, class, and food that's made with love! I will be making Domenico's my regular stop anytime I'm in Monterey. Thank you!More infoDomenico's on the Wharf$$$$• Seafood• Monterey•4.6
- KKathleenSt. Louis •13 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe absolutely loved everything!! Amazingly no wine list and full-time sommelier on staff. Definitely get the bread service- might be the best bread we were ever served at a restaurant- baked locally. Loved our salad app- tomato and cucumber salad with house made fresh croutons. I had the cannellini- amazing! My husband had the steak pasta! We are visiting from St Louis. Highly recommend!More infoCasanova Restaurant Carmel$$$$• Italian• Carmel•4.7
- MMichaelFresno / San Joaquin Valley •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoEverything we ordered was DELICIOUS! The service was perfect. Amazing views! What an incredible dining experience.More infoBeach House Restaurant at Lovers Point$$$$• Californian• Pacific Grove•4.6
- MMikeCalifornia Central Coast •6 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoIl Fornaio is our fav in Carmel! It was unusually busy at 5:30 this visit, and noisy. But still great!More infoIl Fornaio - Carmel$$$$• Italian• Carmel•4.3
- JJanetSacramento / Sacramento Valley •3 reviews5.0Dined on 15 Sept 2026If you want quality food, excellent service, head to Tarpy's Roadhouse. You won't be disappointed.More infoTarpy's Roadhouse$$$$• American• Monterey•4.7