A hidden gem just off the main beaten path of Cannery Row. Friendly, helpful staff that provided just the perfect amount of attention. They went the extra mile to double check on our menu questions. This place caters to vegans and gluten-free, with separate menus for each. Good variety of beers, ciders, wines (including pineapple wine!) and cocktails. For cocktails, you can order a single or double serving. Good was delicious and came out relatively quickly. I’d recommend sitting in the back patio. Chill, fun, almost island-like vibes. Both shaded and unshaded tables available.

This place is soooo fun!!! Just the perfect island vibes...and a definite locals delight. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. The wings are amazing, so unique! They also have a good happy hour... $7 appetizers, and the Tiki drinks are $10 for a single and $14 for a double.

Hula never let me down. Being a common in their Santa Cruise location I decided to check out this one in Monterrey when we were visiting this cute city last time. Waiting time was only 20 minutes which is pretty short for a Sunday night. Food same good as in Santa Cruise and portions are generous. We got Hawaiian jerk plates (one chicken and one vegan), if you decide to try the same be careful with adding a sauce it’s really hot. Better add a little to some bites not all at once to not be burnt (I was first time I tried it haha) Overall recommend Hula to anyone who comes to Monterrey. It’s one of the most atmospheric places with good quality/price ratio here.

So my wife and I also came here off the back of reviews read, and read about people being glad they trusted the reviews. Well so are we! We went on a Thursday evening in January, and unlike anywhere else that evening, Hula's was buzzing. Loved the different areas of the place. We first sat at the bar enjoying a couple of drinks. The bar tender behind the "Tiki Tiki" bar was very welcoming and friendly and she looked after us well. We then sat in a nearby booth where we had great food. Enjoyed the shrimp spring rolls, then for mains, jerk chicken and also sweet potato fries. This place is great!

One of my favorite restaurants! Love the drinks and the Dukes Luau Pork Plate and the french fries! This time my favorite drink was the Hurricane. We sat inside, next time we'll wait for outside seating. It was very crowded and VERY hot. Still my favorite! Ate outside this time and it was much better! Pele's punch was the winning drink this time!

Great Hawaiian Island style restaurant with Tiki Bar to go with it. Great way to remind yourself that you're on vacation. Even if you're not. The fresh cut fries are utterly and completely perfect. Pork was great. Slaw had an interesting spice which was different but good. Plantains could have been a titch softer. Mix drinks were well made Boat Drinks. Live life friends!

We went here around 3pm for a late lunch. Overall is pretty good without much surprising. Plenty options for vegetarians. The starter, shrimp roll is delicious! The fish Taco and vegan sandwich is good.

Second time I have been here. The food is always fresh, delicious and served with a smile. The last time I came here I discovered a new favorite beer...this time was no different. Another amazing Hazy IPA! Check out my pics for the details. If you are in Monterey, don't go to the tourist trap places that will mostly disappoint...go to Hula where everything is always on point!! I should coin that phrase!! Cheers!!

All around a good time. We got out of the aquarium and decided to go eat. This place was fun and had some tasty food. We recommend stopping in for lunch.

They serve and refill water on request only. That's what the menu said. I like that, it builds character. If you really want it, you got to put in the work. How bad do you want it? You can't just assume that water is going to be a given. This place reminded me of the feeling I get on airplanes when they're offering drinks. The old me would ask for one drink, either a water or ginger ale. If I asked for water, they'd only give me a small cup's worth. If I asked for ginger ale, I had the opportunity to get the full can, depending on what airlines I was flying. I just assumed that I couldn't ask for both at the same time. It wasn't until recently that I built up the courage to ask for both and guess what...I got. My confidence is growing now and I might even ask for three drinks the next time I'm at flight. All I'm trying to say is don't expect the waiters at Hula's Island Grill to read your mind. If you want more water, just ask for it. I think they can't refill your water without request because it's a California law to help conserve water. So they could actually be breaking the law if they refilled your cup without request. You could be considered an accomplice if you don't stop them. Anyway, the food and water I requested was amazing.

We went to the aquarium and stopped here for dinner. We were looking for something less touristy and off Cannery Row and found this nice local restaurant. Fresh food, nice cocktails, friendly service and reasonable prices. They have outdoor seating.

We came for lunch, was busy which is a good sign. Got seated quickly and they were very accommodating with helping us fold/place our stroller out of the way. Server was great, attentive, recommended one meal over another and she nailed the recommendation. Had the pork plate and the lunch special, everything was delicious. We were very happy with our meals, cleaned both plates. Super cute place with a great vibe. We will be back.

Only one star lost here but its for the French Fries. We have ordered the burger and fries many many times. Each time we ask for crispy crispy fires and made a point when placing our order. 90% of the time the fries a limp and soggy. I really wish Hulas would train their frier how to make fries.

The food was good, but the bartender with the beard with unfriendly enough that it was awkward for our family. He was rude and short with us while we waited for a table. The host was amazing, figuring out how to get us into a table with only a 10min wait instead of a 45min wait, and our server (Carrie) was awesome, friendly, and attentive. The spicy edamame was an awesome appetizer and I’d recommend anyone get it. It was so unique. Very spicy. Very flavorful. Carrie said it is marinated for 24 hours and then (I think) fire roasted. The arugula salad with blackened tofu and mango chicken Cesar salads were great too. Lots of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options!

Service was excellent, and outdoor seating is made comfortable with the heat numerous lamps. The food wasn’t great. Calamari needed extra flavor, so did the shrimp eggrolls, it relied heavily on the sauce. The fish came too dry and it relied on the sauce again. The curry had good flavor, a bit spicy, there’s a piece of fish on the bottom, wish it was just more crab.

On the rainy day of 02.03.24 at 5:22pm, I reserved a table via walk in for a party of 6. Total of 5 immediately was seated and the remaining guest arrived late due to being unfamiliar with the area and lack of parking due to the nearby tourist attractions. The tardiness of the remaining guest clearly bothered staff via passive aggressive attitude. Also, the waitress threatened to relocate the party to a different location of the restaurant with the reasoning that the back patio was closed due to the rain. Once the final guest arrived, the passive aggressive attitude from the waitress started to simmer but the attitude was still present. Upon the issuance, of the final tab (pictured in this review) a total of $14 gratuities was signed for the waitress. Several days after the transaction has fully processed, an additional $25.90 was charged without my consent and without explanation. Myself and Jr (who accompanied myself on 02.03.24 & left a brief review on 2.6.24 regarding this visit) are regular customers that visit at least monthly to enjoy the food and the atmosphere. While the poor weather on that day has limited the occupancy of the business, this does not justify the poor attitude of staff whatsoever. This unfortunate situation has left us feeling unwelcomed and taken advantaged of. Do better.

My husband and I love this place! We came twice while he was in town visiting me on my travel contract, and I’ve been once alone and plan to go again! The ceviche is soooo gooood. We’ve got it every time. He got the calamari both times. I liked it the first time, but the second it wasn’t crispy enough for me, but it’s also not my favorite dish so keep that in mind. He still loved it! He got the Kingston Crab Currie both times and we both thought it was amazing. I got the teriyaki ribs and they were really good! I got the Ahi Tuna Caesar the second time which was great, and the third time I got the colossal crab cake. It wasn’t the best I’ve ever had but it was still good enough for me to order again. I loved the sauces it came with! What I love the most about this place is the Blood Orange Martini! 😍 I never truly enjoy the taste of alcohol very much, but this drink is delicious! Going during happy hour is definitely worth it. I’ll probably go back tonight 😁

All of the food was amazing. I highly recommend the pork cheek. It’s more tender than regular pork. I would go early, or make reservations long because they are often fully booked up around dinner time. The one time I successfully walked in, it was at 4 pm.

We visited on a Sunday evening and Chef Federico greeted us with a smile and waited on us the entire meal. We had four delightful courses and chef paired amazing wines with each course!! Thank you for the fantastic dining experience!!

Ashton was kind. Rather fancy place. Not good for children. Escargot is very hot. Duck is divine.

This was a divine experience. The restaurant is small but I never felt cramped in, despite there being quite a few other diners there. The food was delicious. I will be going back without a doubt.

Went to have our 10th year wedding anniversary dinner. Our waiter was super nice and knowledgeable. She suggested us a very good wine (probably one of the best wines we've had) to go with our dishes. We were seated right away when we got there, it was around 5:30pm. We were asked if we wanted still or frizz, we chose frizz (san pellegrino) -- NOT FREE! We then ordered our delicious appetizer (smoke salmon carpaccio with capers). Make sure you use the lemon zest it was bomb! The bread they served was fresh and delicious! I got pasta with truffles, and my husband ordered the cannelloni tartufi (it's a filled pasta with beef tenderloin, ricotta, truffle, and pink vodka sauce) so.good. ! We finished it up with a delicious chocolate sorbet dessert. French food never disappoints. The ambiance is great! We never ran out of wine in our glass. Our waitress was very attentive, i wish i got her name. She deserves a raise! Overall, we had a great time. A must try! P.S. i had a great time doing my own fancy food plate art. 😉 the last 4 photos are the real plate. 🙂🙃

Every dishe was prepared so meticulously and service was just as good!

We stumbled across this place for dinner and it was fantastic! We love French food and hadn’t found too many French restaurants during our time in California so far so this was a real delight. The food was delicious and the place had a very homely vibe to it :)

We loved it when it was the old owner and now also the new owner from Capri. On a Friday night we arrived to a bit of a noisy upbeat full restaurant we had reservations and were seated at a window. We ordered a salad to shares, gnocchi appetizer with delicious cream sauce that you’ll want to save to dip your bread and French fries in. My main corse was moules and Frits. Partner had the stuffed pasta shells with sirloin etc. shared a desert pistachio cake on the lighter side. We were stuffed and everything was delicious. The server had suggested a great French Chablis. It quieted down towards the end of our meal. Yum we’ll go again

I have fond memories of this restaurant (and the sushi place that was here before, that I used to go to I was a child) and I went back to Bistro Moulin for the first in 10 years recently. Unfortunately, our service was sub par. We didn’t get served bread or the special complimentary appetizer from the chef that the other tables received. Also, when we asked for bread shortly before the food arrived the waitress seemed to be aware we didn’t get bread and begrudgingly brought some as the entrees were arriving. The canelones were good, the appetizers good. The steelhead trout was unimaginative and not what I expected and tasted like the typical salmon i make once a week at home - I would not recommend as it costs $50. Would recommend Gusto, Café Rústica or Patria, in Salinas as they have the same quality of food and are a lot cheaper and don’t have waiters that serve some tables bread and complimentary appetizers and do not do so to other tables.

Everything was simply fantastic! Our high standards were exceeded. This has got to be the best restaurant in Monterey. From the service to the food to the ambiance - there is nothing that left us wanting more. You can truly feel the love the owners and staff put into their work.

Very enjoyable meal just outside Monterey center, worth the short taxi ride or 30min walk. Pasta was excellent, wine choice was also very good. Would recommend 👌

A wonderful little French restaurant! Cute atmosphere and an intimate feel for dinner. Everything from the complimentary crostini with the carrot tapenade to the berries and profiteroles we all so good. Their cheese charcuterie board was wonderful with the best brie and Roquefort cheese! My husband enjoyed the baked beef tenderloin cannelloni. We would definitely come back and enjoy another meal!

Had a great experience here. The food is fantastic, I had the scallops and we also got the spinach gnocchi as an appetizer and it was phenomenal! Blew us out of the water. Only thing I would say is it’s not good for a big group, pretty tiny space, limit your party to 4.

Intimate French restaurant with carefully prepared dishes and extensive wine menu. Be sure to book in advance for this popular spot for those who enjoy French cuisine. Worth a splurge. Everything is rich and delicious tasting. We enjoyed our selection of wine from Joyce winery.

Review for the complimentary breakfast 8/10 The 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

Our bartender Damien was awesome and made for great conversation. Food here is amazing and so is the service. Good vegetarian options available. Bread was spectacular. Amazing live music.

Everything about the C restaurant was amazing for both breakfast & Dinner. Whenever we are in Monterey we love staying at the Intercontinental. The ease, the excellence in service, and the abundance of amazing dishes make the C a A+. If you want to escape the craziness of the aquarium for lunch the C is the place to be. The cost is nearly the same but you can easily be seated. Where as lunch at the aquarium you are circling like buzzards to nab a table.

Good food with high quality ingredients but small portions. When we sat down, we were asked if we wanted still or sparkling water. Forgot that tap is probably an option so we had the opportunity to accidentally enjoy a single bottle of $14 still water. 🫠 The wait staff were very efficient and our food arrived quickly. Clam chowder is pretty good taste and portion wise but the wedge salad is very small and we did not think worth the price.

We had ann amazing dinner for our anniversary and then two wonderful visits to the bar! Luis was so professional and definitely had great drink knowledge! One night we came in a few minutes before closing and a server said he was sorry he just clocked out but Luis took out to go desert order and was so patient and kind! This restaurant really makes the hotel. Amazing and Luis is such a great front man at the bar!

I recently stayed at this hotel and visited the C restaurant + bar. Unfortunately, my experience with the customer service was extremely disappointing. Despite discrimination supposedly being a thing of the past, I encountered it firsthand. Upon attempting to sit at the bar among other patrons, I was rudely told that it wasn't 'my place' and encouraged to sit outside or in a distant area of the restaurant. When I questioned this treatment, I was met with hostility. Even my simple order for a drink was met with disdain. It's disheartening to experience such blatant discrimination in this day and age.

Excellent food and service by the ocean and with live music as well. The sea bass was a special that day and the prawns and dungeness crab pappardelle was great as well. Would highly recommend it.

This restaurant is such a gem! Every single surface was spotless and every single staff member was so attentive and professional while maintaining friendliness and warmth. The view is beyond compare, so be sure to make reservations noting a window table (though every seat has a pretty great view). The warm rosemary bread with goat cheese butter topped with lemon olive oil is stellar! I'd be remiss if I skipped the dessert; the Baked California is outstanding!!! The acoustic music Thursday through Sunday evenings provides the best relaxing environment.

Had breakfast at the restaurant. Live music and great view of Monterey Bay. Wait staff was attentive and food was good. Originally I was a little hesitant about the place being too foo-foo, glad to see my fears were not justified. I ordered Ham and Eggs, what I got was what I was expecting...a hearty breakfast. (I was worried about getting dollops of egg foam, resting on a slice of potato and surrounded by ham puree.) 😆 Later that evening I was desperate for a cup of regular coffee. Not expresso or latte, just a regular cup of hot black coffee. The bar was able to come to my rescue with a cup of coffee I could take back upstairs. Really appreciated not having to run out to get a coffee.

I love this hotel and the restaurant but haven’t been back for quite awhile. The services, decor, food and drinks are still very good but it’s a bit pricey (we are on our 3rd year of COVID, everything is getting expensive, gas is $6 per gallon). I had a great dinner and would recommend it to anyone.

The best seafood I have ever had! The ultimate pasta has a large amount of seafood, and 3 colors of pasta. The service is great! I feel very respected. And the server gave me a rose which made my day. I had a really bad week this week, and this helps me feel much better.

I had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant, thoroughly enjoying the delectable food they served. Luckily, we were seated next to a window, allowing me to relish the breathtaking ocean view accompanied by a stunning sunset. The service provided throughout our meal was truly exceptional, with the staff attending to our needs from the moment we arrived until the end. Personally, I savored the sea bass dish, while my sister delighted in her Halibut selection. Additionally, their clam chowder was a standout item that should not be missed. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience that combined delicious cuisine, scenic views, and impeccable service.

Beautiful restaurant, wonderful views. It was a little more upscale than we were expecting. We brought our baby and her stroller, but had to take the stroller back to the car because they don't allow them. They are okay with you bringing children in, but again, it did feel a little upscale for that, and there was no changing table or anything in the restroom. Very cozy place, loved the atmosphere. We shared a garlic clam chowder bowl, and that was delicious! The other dishes were good, but we expected a little better for the price. Other than that, great place!

One of the more popular restaurants along the wharf. Oysters were very fresh and clam chowder was good too. Paella portion was huge but taste of the rice was average. We were quite impressed with the value that we came back the second night. Ordered halibut the next night which turned out average. All in all a great restaurant that serves extremely fresh seafood.. focus on the seafood and you will not be left disappointed. Plus they also gave a rose to every lady!

Get the garlic bread bowl!!! They add extra crab meat to the chowder and bake the bread bowl with garlic butter!! The pasta dishes are usually great. The calamari batter is light and crisp comes w horseradish and cocktail sauce. The oysters are always fresh. The service is always great here, they are professional and show some love during dinner service with a nice rose.

The gentleman host I think was named Shake? Was a very nice gentleman and got us a table in quick order, the server I think was named Gustavo was a very informative and attentive server who gave us the run down of everything they serve and what is popular and his personal favorites and he did not disappoint. The food was so delicious and well prepared, definitely coming back again. I like the atmosphere and classic 50s music kind of a romantic atmosphere with candlelight and at the end of the dining they give you a rose, how thoughtful, this is a perfect spot for a date with your significant other. To the people who have children this place does not allow children or strollers so just be forewarned this is just for adults. If you have children I would like to eat something similar you can probably go to The fish Hopper down the way they are owned by the same people and the food is fantastic there as well.

Great seafood! Expect to spend at least $50 per person. The view was great and service was good. I would not recommend coming here if you have small children as there is a sign in the front stating that loud or crying children are not allowed. They also don’t accommodate for them either (High chair and etc) I found that to be odd. Great for a nice date night.

The food was better than I expected. The Chilean sea bass was cooked to perfection, clam chowder was excellent (on the thicker side) and the pear and Gorgonzola salad was very fresh and used local produce. We could tell ingredients were best of the best. I took a star off for the dated atmosphere - it’s very dark and furniture and carpet feel old. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the food was timely. Try to get a table on the second floor by the window to have a view of the sea lions playing in the water!

This is our favorite seafood spot on the wharf. They hands down have the best clam chowder. Definitely put some hot sauce in it. I tried the ultimate seafood risotto tonight and it was epic. I can’t recommend it enough. Everyone enjoyed what they got and would happily come back again!

My husband and I love this place! The clam chowder is the best, if you ask my husband! 🙂 (and he's not usually a chowder guy) The crabcakes are awesome, alongvwith the steamed clams. The service is attentive and friendly. Tye atmosphere by the water can't be beat! It's a great romantic dinner place for sure!

Revised: Went back before we left town and somehow they exceeded our last visit! Got the calamari this time when was perfectly done and generous. This is THE best restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf! Service is top notch. Dropped in because they were voted best clam chowder in the area for the last several years, and we wanted to see for ourselves. They didn’t disappoint! They were generous and friendly and you cannot beat the intimate ambience. We didn’t know that they were a sister restaurant to Fish Hopper down on Cannery Row. I recommend Old Fisherman’s Grotto over Fish Hoppers.

This place is very cozy, romantic and spacious. Our server was very friendly and he recommended the seafood pasta. OMG, this was the best pasta I have ever had in my life! We also tried the clam chowder (definitely a must) and it was delicious as well. We enjoyed the view and at the end of the night the server gave my husband a rose to hand to me :) we had a lovely evening at Old Fisherman's Grotto. Thank you!

The restaurant is on the pier and so you have a good view from almost anywhere in the restaurant. See photos. The service was excellent, Jose being friendly and attentive, even though busy, with a nice warm smile. The food was delicious. The clam chowder was just the way we like it on the thicker side, nicely seasoned, full of clams and not too many potato bits. See photo. The Seafood Linguine Isabella was more food than I expected and not skimpy on the seafood part. See photo.

We came for our anniversary lunch. We were greeted at the door, the host was very welcoming and inviting. Our server was very prompt, professional and answered all our questions. The bus boy was also very prompt and would also ensure proper customer service. The price is well worth it for the quality of food, service and ambiance.

Food was great. Best clam chowder I've ever had. Calamari was cooked perfectly and the garlic bread is phenomenal. The service was on point. I was a bit worried about the sign out front that put a lot of limitations around kids dining at the restaurant but we had no problem with five kids in our party.

The food was amazing. The clam chowder was so good. The crab cakes are spectacular You would have no idea how wonderful this place is from the sign outside. It is elegant in the evening. My words could not do it justice.

Came in for dinner with my husband. Loved the atmosphere, it felt like we were in a boat. We tasted different kinds of clam chowder from Boston, Seattle, and this one was outstanding! The service was good and the food was great, you can tell the owners take a good care of the place and their customers. Don’t see this kind of places often!

Came to dine solo at Old Fisherman’s Grotto on the recommendation of a local. I ordered the Mexican style shrimp cocktail, a Long Island ice tea, & the clam bake. The shrimp cocktail was fresh & delicious. For the cocktail, they do NOT skimp on the alcohol so drink wisely lol. And the clam bake was specifically recommended to me & I'm so glad it was! It was the best chowder I’ve ever had & I’ve had chowder in both Maine & Massachusetts- north east has nothing on this one. The service was also impeccable. Wait staff were kind & attentive from the moment I stepped up to the door.

Surprisingly delicious food despite being in a touristy area. The wait staff was very accommodating and professional. Has such an old school vibe and classy feel to the two story restaurant. The crab cakes were amazing and the mango was a nice contrast to the crab. Calamari was tender. I had the risotto with my meal and it had such a cheesy flavor. Overall both meals were delicious. They bring a dessert tray displaying your options after the entrees. Waitress even gave me a rose at the end of our meal.

We returned after over 20 years to Monterey and the first thing I told my wife was we have to go to this restaurant. I told the owner about my memories of my last visit and I hope it would be as good. He told me, "it will be better" !!!! He was definately right. The did was excellent and our server Giavanny did a fabulous job. The only thing I missed were the baby artichoke hearts we had years ago were no longer on the menu. The calamari, the calamari chowder and the shrimp were all fabulous and the desserts too were amazing !!! I can't recommend this restaurant enough... it's a 10+ !!!! I do wish they still shipped their clam chowder. It was great even canned !!! Thanks Chris !!! Congrats !!!

We were glad we came down here for lunch. The clam chowder was excellent - so was the crab Mac and cheese - not fishy. We probably should have gotten a salad to go with those two things - because all our food was so rich. But the wharf was so fun. We saw sea lions and otters before we left.

Very comfortable Italian seafood place in Monterey. Be warned this place is in huge demand and the waits without a reservation are long. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm, and the service is fast and friendly. We had a window seat and it was a beautiful view of the water. We enjoyed the food! We each had a Cesare's Salad, and they were very tasty, if not completely traditional (no anchovies!), but I assume they need to cater to their clientele—which tends to be touristy. Salads came with toasted garlic sourdough which was perfect. I had Calamari Eggplant Parmesan, and it was delicious; calamari was tender and the combination really worked! My guest had Fried Calamari, and they too were very good; nice dipping sauces. The only thing that I would like to see done a bit differently is the portions, which are HUGE. But once again, this may be a big draw for the normal crowd, but we left about half our food (we were staying in a hotel and couldn’t take doggie bags), which for us approaches a sin. I’d definitely recommend.

I am from out of town - visiting from AZ. Had an absolutely amazing experience here. We were only intending on grabbing a pier side bread bowl but decided to head on inside and check out the full menu. SO GLAD WE DID. The bread bowl was as fantastic as ever but what blew us away was the seafood risotto & our amazing tuxedo cake slice. The photos do not lie. Everything tasted as amazing as it looks. Absolutely 10/10 would dine in again. Christian was an attentive and courteous waiter and we were glad that he was taking good care of us. Cannot wait to visit again.

My wife and I had a fantastic time at Old Fishermen's Grotto for lunch. We noticed the menu is a bit pricier for dinner, but our lunch experience was totally worth it. My wife loved her Seafood Linguini Isabella, and my Seafood Paella with Chorizo was not only big but could easily feed 2-3 people—huge portions! The Clam Chowder was a game-changer. Seriously, the best we've ever tasted. No idea what they put in it, but it's magic. We started with the Grotto Seafood Sampler—grilled shrimp, fried calamari, and a standout crab cake. The crab cake was a winner. Dessert was the raspberry cheesecake, beautifully presented and not too sweet—just perfect. Old Fishermen's Grotto is a must-try for seafood lovers. The service was great, portions were big and the flavors are phenomenal. R

After grabbing some fruit from the farmers market right in front, we saw the high reviews for this place and gave it a try. The beer was good but we heartily regretted the food. If you love drowning food in sauce, you may like it. We ordered their most popular items, thinking the turnover would be good. Overall the food was too heavy, dripping with sugary, oily sauces so you couldn't really see or taste the meat. The fried food was so oily and greasy, coating slid right off. We had to double check there wasn't a mistake made with the everything seasoning pretzel bc they looked like plain mini baguettes, kind of like the complimentary Olive Garden rolls (haven't been to one in 20 years so not sure if they r still) but with a baking soda wash. Service was also nonexistent. Given it was empty except for one other table in the front, and we also had several bags of peaches and apricots (which we let them know), we wondered why we were given a tiny table for two all the way in the back where servers were chatting and folding napkins. The size of the table was big enough if you were only going to have beer and a small starter. Right next to us were several large four person tables and booths, any of which would have been comfortable given we were ordering late lunch/early dinner. As we were almost done, we realized they allow non-service dogs inside indoor dining area, (as someone who loves animals and has taken care of several different pets throughout my life) which we think is unsanitary.

We sat out on the back patio, and it was a beautiful experience from start to finish. Amongst the other bartenders out there, Rachel took incredible care of us. She was so personable, making suggestions of items on the menu we might enjoy and she was right about everything. Top tier hospitality! I can’t recommend this place enough. Incredible food, excellent beer, and a warm and inviting atmosphere create the perfect night out. We came in from out of town and it was just what we needed. Thank you! We will be back!

Great spot. Very nice high end restaurant and it’s a brewery with great beer! It’s worth checking out if you like good food and tasty beer. I had the Mai Tai IPA with some really good Mac and cheese, I’ll stop here again next time I’m in town.

It's called a brewery so we expected a good selection of beer and my husband was happy with the amount offered. We sat out front as we had our dog with us and it was super busy on the street/sidewalk, but I'm glad we sat on the patio as the inside is LOUD. We had crab Mac and cheese (would not recommend), California burger (similar to double double), and crab cake BLT (whole family agreed this was the best thing we ordered). Place was very busy and we had to wait 30 minutes even though we arrived at 5:30. Service was nice considering how busy they were.

Excellent place! Great beer! The loco moco is surprisingly good and the garlic fries too

Stopped in to try the beer garden. Craft beer was decent and locally made. Food was OK. Loved the fact that the garden was dog friendly.

Great little farmers market and vendors this week on Alvarado Street in Old Town Monterey Sept 26th. They closed the street and had a bunch of food, farmers tables and craft tents. Street Parking wasn’t too bad within 2-3 blocks walking

FOOD: Hamburger... patty is 4oz before cooking, which is why they offer a double patty for extra $$. Burgers come with "vege fixins'" and fries add $ for garlic fries that really have little to no garlic. The cost was $22 with 2 patties which were probably 1/3 patty once cooked. I had no sauce on the burger. Burger was good with a great, soft, airy bun. PIZZA: Kid pizza is the same size as regular. Borrow someone's kid while ordering and save $$$:)) Just joking... Pizza crust is thin and made, I believe, with Parmesain cheese. We had the pepperoni for $16. Pizza is the size of a small 10" dinner plate. Had good flavor, loaded with cheese & pepperoni. Not the meal if you want low calorie or low saturated fat. "RAINBOW BOWL": $22 to include an ample size chicken breast. This dish was flavor-filled and textured; not mushy. Always good, friendly service from Britrany and a festive atmosphere. I added a tasting flight of 4 different IPA beer(s) @ $3.75 each. I really could not tell much difference between them.

We had a lamb burger and a sea bass. Wish had little more fries. The sea bass was exceptional 😍 Beer was great as well. Our server was amazing! We had a great time in this restaurant. Even the restaurant was very busy the drinks and food were served promptly. Highly recommend!!

This place is super popular that I almost have to shout when chatting with my friend. The waiters are all attentive and friendly. Their poutine is really delicious, and the salmon is also cooked to perfection- crispy skin and tender meat. The crab Mac and cheese is a bit too salty for me because there are also bacon pieces inside. Also, I was expecting a more stretched-cheese style, but their style is more of a creamy flavor. Beet salad tastes good and fresh, but I personally would prefer a more sour flavor.

Alvarado Street brewery is more than just a brewery. It's a modern and inviting gastropub, specializing in matching the flavors and aromas of beer to compliment each other. All ingredients used in the brewery are locally sourced. I only enjoyed the beer, but the food smelled amazing. In the back there's a Chic outdoor beer garden, shaded by lattice work and greenery. It feels cozy and secluded from the noise on the street. There are communal picnic tables to make the beer garden a social space. The craft beers were on point, very refreshing after spending a day on the coast. There is also seating on the main Alvarado Street, if you'd like to people watch. This would be a great date spot to grab a beer in the beer garden. Then enjoy a walk through historic downtown Monterey. IG: SACRAMENTOHONEY

Fantastic beer, great atmosphere, delicious food. Everything you could want from a local brewpub. Our group ordered the dry-rubbed wings, Old Town pizza, a burger, fish & chips, and mussels. Every dish was fantastic — way better than your average pub food. Creative menu items, all cooked very well. The wings were legit some of the best I’ve ever had. The beers were also excellent. I had a fruited sour that was fantastic — so bright and fresh. The space is nice, with regular seating, bar seating, community tables, and a really cute dog-friendly beer garden in the back.

We enjoyed our visit to ASB, which always seems to be a happening place. They have a huge array of craft brews. I only tried the hazy ipa but thought it was excellent. The food was very good too. It’s noisy because of the crowds but still highly recommended.

Nice place to hang out, eat great food and have drinks. Came here with the Mrs for our day date. Had a chicken sandwich with garlic fries, and my wife had pork belly pizza and we both had two beers. Really good food and beer was excellent. The service was amazing, our server was very friendly and attentive, will definitely come back again

Great brewery in Monterrey. Great location with a 5 min walk to fisherman’s wharf. Excellent beer options, Hazy and IPA choice’s were great. Had the Jamaican jerk chicken sandwich, well cooked but did lack a level of spice I would expect. Fish and chips that our guests had were excellent. Place was busy but service was quick. Highly recommend.

They had fantastic beers on tap and the food was amazing. Their shrimp & pesto pizza was ridiculously tasty. For sure scope this place out if looking for a good beer

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 stop on my beer bucket list but $26USD for a flight of six sample beers was ridiculous. I’ve checked in 12,000 beers on Untapped and have traveled from Copenhagen to Vancouver chasing great beers. This place has the beers but I could have had three pints for the cost of this flight. Staff were great, but I think this was by far the most expensive flight I’ve ever had.

Great place to eat and have some great beers! Had the cheeseburger an it was excelent and drunk a lot of fantastic beers.

Best chicken sandwich we all have ever had. Shoutout to our waitress, Jessica, for recommending the jerk chicken sandwich to someone in your group because it was literally the best chicken sandwich any of us have ever had and that’s with us knowing chick fil a exists. Everything we had tonight was incredible. The guacamole had the perfect amount of heat. The quesabirria tacos were melt in your mouth tender. The calamari was good. The loco moco was an amazing treat to find on a menu and three of us ordered it. The staff were really friendly, the vibes were great, and the food was outstanding. We will be back.