Best Historic Restaurants in Pacific Grove

15 restaurants available nearby

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1. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(746)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 15 times today

Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.

2. Sardine Factory

4.8

Exceptional(4938)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 37 times today

Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, The Sardine Factory’s cachet has made dining in our historic Cannery Row setting a tradition for world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons. Our award-winning chefs prepare delectable creations of fresh, sustainable seafood and USDA Prime Aged Beef; winner of Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America" award. The Lounge’s live entertainment, Happy Hour and affordable menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms. Celebrating over 50 years under the same ownership and management! Voted "Best Restaurant in Monterey" by Monterey County Herald readers.

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3. Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point

4.5

Awesome(4282)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Pacific Grove

Booked 17 times today

Casual California dining overlooking scenic and historic Lovers Point Beach.

4. Fish Hopper

4.4

Awesome(3729)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 34 times today

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newly renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas, and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder, and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.

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5. Chart House Restaurant - Monterey

4.5

Awesome(6826)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 46 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

6. Montrio

4.6

Exceptional(4196)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 10 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, Montrio offers a comfortable yet classic dining experience, featuring fine European inspired-American cuisine. For the past 25 years, Montrio has worked to showcase sustainable seafood, fine quality meat, and Monterey County’s best produce in all of its dishes has made this renovated 1910 firehouse a local favorite.We feature a variety of appetizers, award-winning small bites, enticing entrees, and indulgent seasonal desserts made by our in house pastry chef. Choose from Montrio's extensive wine list, or try one of our signature cocktails. Come see what everyone is talking about!

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7. Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.7

Exceptional(1600)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 39 times today

Nestled on the historic Fisherman's Wharf, overlooking the picturesque Monterey Harbor, Old Fisherman’s Grotto is a must-visit dining destination. Renowned worldwide for its exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and charming ambiance, the Grotto offers a culinary experience like no other. Our menu showcases fresh seafood sourced sustainably, USDA prime beef, and an extensive wine selection with over 200 choices recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine. With a commitment to providing an intimate dining atmosphere, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for excessive noise levels, ensuring a pleasant experience for all our guests. We kindly ask patrons to keep noise levels moderate to respect others' dining experiences.

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8. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1668)

Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 32 times today

Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic

9. Louie Linguini's

4.2

Awesome(353)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 7 times today

Louie Linguini's is the finest Italian and Seafood restaurant on historic Cannery Row. We offer a large variety of food from seafood to pastas and pizzas. Louie Linguini's provides a fun and family friend atmosphere that is located directly on the water and has some of the best ocean views in the Monterey area. Come and enjoy great food and great service while you learn about Louie's wonderful life.

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10. Rockfish Harbor Grill

4.1

Excellent(156)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 2 times today

We are excited to transform Monterey Bay's best location into the newest, freshest, seafood restaurant. Enjoy an all-new ambiance, waterfront tables, and exciting menu items!For more than one hundred years, fishing has been a vital part of Monterey’s economy. Monterey’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf with its colorful shops, seafood markets, and flavorful restaurants, is a reflection of that history. Rockfish celebrates Monterey’s fishing tradition and enjoys the Wharf’s most expansive, panoramic views of the working harbor.Stop by and enjoy a cocktail and our stunning views at the restaurant’s bar and lounge. Our ambiance is casual California and it’s suitable for visitors of all ages. Come see for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!

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Maryvip
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
we always come here from san jose for special occasions and can always count on an excellent meal and wonderful service. Jenevive our server was so personable as was our hostess. Can’t wait to try the weekend brunch!
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Chart House Restaurant - MontereyPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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4.5
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Carole
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Two of us split the Beach House Salad which is a favorite of ours. Salmon dish was delicious and food came out to the table at a decent pace. Wait staff was friendly and attentive.
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Beach House Restaurant at Lovers PointPrice: Moderate• Californian• Pacific Grove
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4.5
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Jane
California Central Coast •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Love to take my out of town guests here. The Local’s menu is a hit and appreciate that Taste of Monterey wines no corkage fees are honored. The ambiance and view are wonderful! Everyone always enjoys dining here!
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Fish HopperPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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4.4
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Jamesvip
Los Angeles •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent every time we go!! The only thing better than the food is the warm, caring service. Outstanding and consistent; always my first and favorite choice when dining out.
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Stokes Adobe RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Try the raspberry sauce Ask for the conservation room Mark was a lovely waiter. Very attentive, very interested in our experience. Actually one of the best waiters I’ve experienced in the country
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Sardine FactoryPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
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4.8

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

2. Sardine Factory

3. Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point

4. Fish Hopper

5. Chart House Restaurant - Monterey

6. Montrio

7. Old Fisherman's Grotto

8. PortaBella Restaurant

9. Louie Linguini's

10. Rockfish Harbor Grill

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