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1. Anton & Michel Restaurant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Anton & Michel Restaurant

2. Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

© Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel

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3. Bistro Moulin

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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4. Cafe Fina

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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5. Casanova Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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6. Cibo

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7. Domenico's On the Wharf

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8. Esteban Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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9. Fandango Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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10. Il Vecchio

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11. La Mia Cucina

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12. Lalla Grill

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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13. Monterey's Fish House

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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14. Montrio Bistro

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. Paluca Trattoria

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16. Passionfish

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17. Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar

18. Tarpy's Roadhouse

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19. Taste Cafe & Bistro

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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20. The Bench at The Lodge at Pebble Beach

Category: Unique Accommodations
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21. the C restaurant and bar

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22. The Fish Hopper

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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23. The Sardine Factory

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24. Whaling Station Steakhouse

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Nestled on California’s rugged central coastline and embraced by the Pacific on three sides, Monterey has a little something special for everyone from spectacular natural scenery of rugged coastline, crashing waves, rolling vineyards, and legendary golf courses. Home to the iconic Cannery Row, which was once a center of the sardine-packing industry and immortalized by novelist John Steinbeck, Monterey features several attractions such as the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, and plenty of great restaurants, cafés, and eateries for romantic wining and dining, and celebrating special occasions.

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