Monday, August 31, 2026

  1. Down a flight of stairs inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel, this fine dining room opens onto an unobstructed view of the bay, which does a lot of the work before the food even arrives. The tasting menu leans on local catch and regional produce, then pulls in global flavors, wood-fired techniques, and miso-cured fish to keep things from feeling like a postcard. Forbes Four Star, and the wine pairing is well matched to the format.

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    One number, weighted & current 83

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    Address
    400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA · Monterey
    Hours
    • Tue–Sat 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
    • Sun 10 AM–1 PM
    Phone
    8316454064
    Reserve
    OpenTable
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