New American Restaurants near Del Monte Forest, CA

“This bar is the type of clubby leather clad place that is perfect for a “final final”. The bartenders give great service and there is a wide selection of scotches and bourbons and cognac. There are also several televisions and they serve a limited menu of pub food. Sit by the fireplace and relax after fighting the winds at Spanish Bay.“

“The sort of place you stumble upon, then wonder why everyone isn’t talking about it.The food was divine. A perfect mix of flavours and delicately executed. I especially recommend the Yellowtail Crudo to start, and the lemon olive oil cake to finish.You might struggle to park but there aren’t many better places to eat in Monterey than this!Parking: On site, around the back“

“The coastal kitchen was a wonderful experience. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. At each course they explained in great detail what the particular flavor characteristics were of the outstanding prepared food that we enjoyed We did the wine pairing, which was also quite a lot of fun. I admit, I enjoy a certain style of wine. But with an open mind was able to understand a nuances of different variables, as it was paired with food. The Somalia had a great deal of knowledge, and was very skilled at explaining a nuances of the wines we enjoyed. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, pretty pricey, but well worth it if you can afford that type of thing“

“Aubergine is the best fine dining experience in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The food, presentation, ambience, and service are all of the highest caliber and well-deserving of the recognition earned by this restaurant. Aubergine was more than accommodating of my personal request for plant-based options in lieu of their traditional prix fixe menu, and they exceeded my expectations. I would have to travel to New York to another world-renowned restaurant to receive the same level of consideration and experience a similar level of culinary excellence. My wife was able to enjoy the traditional prix fixe menu options while I was thrilled by the creativity of the kitchen. She informed me later that this was the first time Aubergine had catered to a complete plant-based course for dinner. Absolutely magnifique. We were also introduced to a terrific Sauternes by the sommelier, a novelty we hadn't explored before, but now embrace. Thank you to Chef Cogley and the entire staff for making our visit so memorable. We will return. John and Rhona“

“Always delicious, always fresh. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and explained things in beautiful word pictures that truly helped guide our ordering choices. PLEASE - Do yourself a favor...get a $3 biscuit for yourself. You could share it, but you will be a little sad you did afterward. Life changing.“

“Everything was incredible! Service was excellent, food was extremely delicious in my opinion ! I can tell chef was put all his heart in every single dish and created it incredible with the best ingredients! I definitely going back again when i visit Carmel . And sorry took me so long to review this and i think this restaurant deserves my 5 stars reviews.“

“The salmon steamed in parchment was both simple and complex. Țhe blend of mushrooms, spinach, zucchini and onions added earthiness to the rich salmon and lemon sauce. The presentation was lovely.The staff was warm and attentive. Many of the customers appeared to be regulars and were welcomed as if into their home.Dietary restrictions: They easily alter the salmon for my friend's needs.“

“This place is amazing. Hands down one of the best restaurants in the area if not the best.I have come here several times and I always leave happy.Fresh ingredients and care and attention to detail.Staff is always great.It is always hard for me to decide what I want when I come here because everything is so delicious!Come here you won’t regret it.“

“Amazing restaurant here in Monterey! Fantastic atmosphere and delicious food. Excellent service! Love it! Make sure you make reservation cause this place is packed and definitely a hidden gem! Loved they could make me a personalized drink on my request and I definitely appreciated it. We will be back!“

“A true family run restaurant that serves great food. You know it's good when most customers are locals. We had dinner, I had the filet of sole and husband had the steak. Both entrees were delicious. We will be back to try their breakfast next trip.“

“We are here on a Sunday night I'm April with some trepidation simce we were the only customers. The food is classic French with great flavors and fresh food. I had the braises short rib and my wife had the mushroom ravioli. Flavors and service were on point. The only negative is that this is classic French style with rich heavy sauces. We would have skipped the appetizers had we known in advance. So go there hungry and fou“

“Awesome little place in Pacific Grove near the beach. I ordered the Salmon and Potato Pancake and think it was prob the single best breakfast meal I've ever had! Smoked salmon + potato pancake + crème fraiche. I also added a fried egg on top. We will def be back“

“The food and experience at The Grill was so great! I highly recommend trying it out for brunch or lunch! The papa poblanos was amazing and we LOVED all the cocktails!Our server was Urbano, he was the nicest and took excellent care of us! ?We want to go back and try the chicken and waffles next! ?Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly! My boys loved the Shirley temples!“

“Pros: The service was impeccable. Shoutout to everyone we were in contact with esp Christopher and Michelle. The atmosphere was really pleasant. The almost Paloma cocktail was really nice. I love that they are trying to do farm to table and focus on local and high quality proteins and veg. The short rib on the kids menu was such an amazing deal for my kids and so generous. And a favorite all the way around. The New York steak was really good. Potatoes so light don’t know how they do it. The scallop entree (if you love scallops was good but not great)Cons: the rest of the cocktails were not that creative or balanced. They could use a refresh on the cocktail menu. The risotto was not a fav. Normally we choose rice over potatoes. Go with the mash potatoes pure perfection. The scallop starter was interesting but not in a good way. Sliced way too thick and the “sauce” felt like a simple pour of tamari so it was a miss. The crab cakes were a little fishy and a little heavy and they’ve been done so much unless you’re doing something special why even serve them. For reference being based in Maui, HI were going to places like Morimotos for seafood or mama’s fish house so we are a little spoiled but still, from the reviews we expected a little more. All in all I give it a five because they were quick to fix anything we needed. Most of our food choices we loved and the service which really makes the experience was spot on. We would come again we’d just be more careful in what we ordered. ??“

“Fantastic experience of hospitality and cuisine! Colin was super friendly, responsive and charming. Inspired new California cuisine was delicious! We had a nice private dining room for our daughter’s Birthday. We will definitely be back!“

“We're dying outside because we had two dogs. They were so accommodating and even have great meal choices for dogs . We got the grilled chicken that is unseasoned and a side of rice for each of our dogs and there's so much they could've shared. The meatballs were fantastic. Can't recommend them enough.“

“Wow. Just wow.Let me break it down from the top. The parking, not the best. But I didn’t let that stop us. I knew good things always take a little work, so I was cool with that.The restaurant itself was small, but my gf is also small, and she’s great, so I assumed the same.When we ordered, Me and my gf both got the chicken and waffles. We figured, why not? Right?When it came to the table, it was a pretty big plate. Huge fluffy waffle with a couple thick pieces of chicken. I didn’t know where to start. So I panicked and just dumped the syrup over the whole thing. It was a great idea, which usually doesn’t happen for me so early in the morning. It was amazing. We really enjoyed it, but bummed that we heard it was closing down. Good stuff here“

“A semi-formal atmosphere with high-level service and food which is only outmatched by breathtaking views.This is a golfer's paradise, but the views of Monterey Bay are breathtaking for golfers and non-golfers alike.Come to The Bench...you will not be disappointed!!“

“It truly is a hidden gem, we arrived thinking it was going to be overfilled with people but it was calming and easy to get a table. Service was great and the food was delicious. I had the huevos rancheros plate which was very tasteful and full of flavors, my boyfriend had the chicken and waffles. Both plates were yummy!“

“We enjoyed the new interior atmosphere of The Covey. It's softer, warmer and more inviting. Our party of four enjoyed beet and Caesar salads, pastas and the classic hamburger. Our waiter was terrific- he treated us with the professional familiarity appreciated in a club (we are Quail members).“

“the portion size for the fajitas was very large, although the taste was pretty average for its price. i enjoyed the clam chowder and onion rings, and the seafood pasta was decent. fantastic service as well. overall, it was a good experience, but maybe i wouldn't come back besides on special occasions.“

“Jeffreys is such a cute little spot. I love sitting outside there for brunch or lunch, it's so relaxing. The food is super yum and the waitstaff was quick and attentive. I highly recommend the hot chocolate. It was super pretty and yum too!“

“I had such a lovely dinner at the Mission Ranch Restaurant on my holiday. The staff were so friendly and seated me at a small table for one facing out on the ranch with beautiful views.I had the 1/2 dozen oysters and the jumbo sea scallops. The scallops were cooked perfectly!Also I must say thank you to the wait staff for letting me enjoy my meal for one and not rushing me through dinner. The experience was lovely and the servers were so attentive.Highly recommend“

“Best dog friendly restaurant in Carmel! Food was excellent! We started with the Caesar salad which we shared. Entrees included the short ribs and Asian meatloaf. Our 2 dogs had chicken from dog menu. Our server, Michael, gave us excellent service. Highly recommended!“

“Stopped in for dinner based on a recommendation from the hotel staff. Everything was amazing!! Solid dirty martini and old fashioned, ordered the whole rock cod after seeing a sever bring it to another table, it was fantastic!! We started with the calamari from our server’s recommendation- some of the best we’d ever had, yummy chipotle aioli to dip in.Jazz- great live jazz on the sidewalk!!“

“We visited this restaurant during Easter. We ordered Full Moon seafood, Mu shu pork and potsticker. All were very tasty. Portions are quite big, enough to feed two adults and 2 kids. Price was also very reasonable with an excellent service. Overall good dining experience“

“So fortunate to live in the area and experience the hidden treasures in our backyard. Our server Augustine was hands down one the best servers we had the pleasure of meeting in a while. The weather was perfect to enjoy the deck. This was my second time visiting. The first time I had lunch which was just as good as our breakfast that morning. Definitely will be back to try other things off their menu.“

“This place is the place to go and hangout with family and friends. It's cozy, and has many things to do. There is a reading corner with books, you can play loteria, and even listen to cassettes.The service was great and the food is really good as well.They brought the check in a CD case so it was really cool.“

“Great place! Spotlessly clean, modern vibe, view from the big windows can't be beatService was friendly, fast and efficient.The food was great, if you go you have to try the blue cheese steak bites. Wow. Clam chowder was also goodWe both had salads, hers a wedge, me a salmon Mediterranean salad, they were both delicious.We will definitely go back on our next trip to Monterey“

“This place was so great! It has a great neighborhood feel and everyone was so incredibly kind! Rodney, our waiter, was very attentive. My cocktail was so good and the clam chowder really hit the spot! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to catch up with friends or family!“

“I got the salad bar to-go, and they gave me a large box and a cup for some soup. The salad bar had good options, and the clam chowder was delicious. Really glad we got a chance to pick up some work lunch here, and I will definitely look for a chance to return.“

“Lovely atmosphere near the lobby of Carmel Valley Ranch main lodge. It has some great views of the golf course and valley , surrounded by oak trees- classic Carmel Valley. We ate here three different times, twice for breakfast and once for dinner. The service was top notch. Food came out promptly. For breakfast the options looked delicious, but we had the oatmeal and granola / yogurt which are a healthy hit with the kids and our family. For dinner, kids menu hit the spot - good grilled cheese and hotdog :) I had the salmon which was a bit plain - not particularly seasoned but the kimchi rice was really good. Probably would order something else next time but it was nicely plated and tasted good.“

“This was my fiancés and I first time here. We both were born and raised in Monterey county and had no clue this place existed.. I'm not much of a golfer but I did enjoy the ambiance and vibe it had to offer. The host was friendly and informative. As for the food, we ordered the pulled pork sliders and they were bomb. The drinks are heavy which is another major plus. I would recommend this place, especially for a group of friends. We will be coming back!“