“Review for the complimentary breakfast 8/10The service is excellent and attentive. The food was delicious and the frittata was excellent. Ambiance it was very aesthetically pleasing. Overall the hotel was nice and the food was awesome.More food stuff @vin.foodjournal“
“I came here with my family this last weekend and wanted to make sure I completed this review based off the fantastic experience I had at this location. Desiree was extremely nice and helpful. Desiree even accommodated us by taking me to look at the table that was available to ensure that worked for my family and let me know there was another option if it did not work for us. I have to say I have never had a restaurant employee treat me that good. I really felt welcomed and taken care of.When we sat down we were assisted by waitress Autumn who was wonderful herself. Autumn was very friendly, attentive and had good knowledge of the menu. Exactly how you would like your server to be. She took very good care of us our whole visit. Overall the food, service and atmosphere were awesome. I would definitely recommend coming here when you're in Monterey. I for sure will be coming back very soon.“
“Great experience at Schooners on the patio overlooking the water. Our waiter, Jacob, was very attentive and made great recommendations. Clam chowder in a bread bowl was excellent, Thai style curry mussels were delicious and the ceviche was good but not great. The fish tacos were tasty and the fried chicken sandwich was flavorful and unique. Would definitely dine there again.“
“Great atmosphere. The food and drinks are great and reasonably priced. Great service. Interesting military heritage and history in the Hotel del Monte. A must visit in Monterey on the Naval Postgraduate School campus (must have base access).“
“There is finally a spot where the music, the people and the venue all match up to make a magical night. I haven’t found so many house heads in one spot in a hot minute but the two times I’ve been there and going back tonight have been utmost positive experiences. At the door you will be told no photography and at first I was why not? Not that I take pics of everything but just never heard it from a doorman. So people can be themselves and DANCE!!! That is surely what I did!!! I will believe I’ve found my go to spot for safe space to dance where I don’t have to worry about getting shot, stabbed or judged.“
“Nice experience for a late lunch on a cold and windy day. Food was probably unhealthy (calamari, cod sandwich, clam chowder) but really good. Coffee was freshly made and surprisingly strong for American standards. The waiter was friendly, helpful with tips for our planned route to San Luis Obispo, and reasonably quick without rushing us.“
“Stopped by here before boarding for whale watching, waited on by Shanel in the bar. She was delightful and let us know a big party just came in and we may have a bit of a wait...we only waited for about 10 minutes and our food was bagged and "boat" ready. Fish sandwich and fries were delicious, will definitely be back to explore the menu! Four stars only because the gentlemen host in the front was very standoffish, maybe because we were ordering to go, nevertheless not very welcoming.“
“2/8/24 6pm. Ordered Fish n Chips with rice pilaf, coleslaw and accompanied with cocktail n tartar sauce. $26 Brewed Ice Tea $2.75Every item was made perfectly balanced with ingreatience. A clean fresh taste that you should expect and no over powering flavors that linger after taste.The server Noe L attentive to assure all was satisfactory.I'll be back to try their 14 oz. Rib eye steak. $44Parking: Parking is expensive 1 hour $6.Don't forget to ask to validate parking ticket.“
“This bar and grill is wonderful. It's beautiful and the food was delicious. Savanah, who served us at the grill, then the bar, was fabulous. She was friendly and professional and made the best lemon drop ever! She made the place extra special!“
“Great location, great staff, never a long wait. This is the place of you want to play pool in Monterey. I’ve been going here for years and have never had a bad time. Sure the prices have crept up a little but it is still relatively cheap entertainment for a couple hours of fun!“
“Best sports bar around! Lots of TVs, you can request a game and they will usually have it. Extra innings may be a little iffy but other than that, they usually have everything!Food is always great. Staff is great. Patio out back is awesome.“
“Food is good, but not everything was OMG. The bruschetta was spot on, and the pistachio gnocchi was a tasty surprise and delicious. I ordered the ribeye, one of the most expensive dishes on the menu. Although it was good, it was all steak. There were a couple brussel sprouts and baked gnocchi balls underneath but nothing to speak of, so basically I just had a steak which for the price was not worth it. Really needed more sides and sauce to justify what they're asking for it. My girlfriend had spaghetti and meatballs, which was dry and not nearly enough sauce. Service was good and it's a lovely restaurant, even had a guitar player and singer which made the atmosphere nice. But for the $300 for 4 people (no wine just 2 beers) it was a hard ticket to swallow. I advise knowing what you want and not going high price hoping it's the best. UPDATE: I've changed my review of the service to 5 stars, thanks to the kind staff that picked up my credit card I had left behind and mailed it to me at no charge! I really appreciate it!“
“Every time we come to this place the quality of the food and service just remains top-notch. It might just be my new fav in town. I've mainly had burgers here but I can't wait to try some other tasty choices. I appreciate the consistency guys! Thanks ;)“
“To be clear, there is no food, it's just drinks. However I love the location, the ambiance, and said drinks. They put care into creating these recipes, and just as much care into making them. Service is wonderful, and the live music is great. Be prepared to put some money down for drinks, average price off happy hour for the drinks is in the neighborhood of 16 bucks. We spent about 80ish bucks for two drinks each between my wife and I.“
“Saturday night is a great time for dinner and music! Frida, an up and coming local singer, filled the restaurant with her songs: originals, covers, Spanish ballads, and yodeling! From 6-8, she performs and it was so beautiful!! The menu is also delicious. From Russian to BBQ, lots of options. The beet borscht was tasty. We also enjoyed the brisket! The hot tea is brewed from organic garden herbs. Variety of bar drinks, too!“
“It's always a hopeful sign when vegan (V) and gluten free (GF) are clearly identified. That's the reason I chose Jacks at the Portola Hotel in Old Monterey. There were more than one item I can order. We selected a salad, The Sesame Ginger Bowl without the hoisin sauce, a side of fried tofu for protein, and the Turkey Pot Pie. Both items were delicious. The server forgot about the fried tofu, but when it finally came, it was oil soaked and not very enjoyable. The salad was enjoyable. The Turkey Pot Pie came with a spoon because it was kind of soupy inside, but enough turkey and very delicious. The hotel interior was nicely designed by the ambience at our table was not as nice because it felt like a low end sports bar. If we came back to Monterey or Pacific Grove again, we would definitely dine here.“
“Had a lovely brunch at “El Torito” with Maria Cruz who helped us with utmost energy and one of the best service, didn’t need to wait for anything and she was there for everything and every help we needed. Lovely staff and high recommended and would love to come again and do visit when u are visiting canary row“
“Nice ambiance, good selection on tap. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The bar itself doesn't have food options, but there's a taco truck in the outside dining area that does, and you can bring the food into the bar itself. Can be a little loud/crowded on a weekend.“