I'm in Monterey Thursday and Friday 3/17 and 3/18...

[dang]

Any locals want to get a beverage? Got any suggestions for good places to eat that won't break the bank? I know, hard to do in Monterey. My wife and I will be there just goofin' off a couple days.

Dan

 

[lip277]

My thoughts....

Pacific Grove -
Several places downtown on Lighthouse -
Monterey -
Low key lunch - Melville Tavern (between Lake El Estereo and downtown)
Nicer place - Montrio (on Calle Principale near the Marriott - downtown)
If you are in Pebble Beach... 17 mile drive and all...
The lounge at Spanish Bay (Golf House) is awesome. Views and good food (was anyway a few years back)
Carmel -
I sometimes go to AW Shucks on Ocean for a quick bite. Not too expensive - for Carmel - LOL

A bit further out -
In Moss Landing - Sea Harvest is a nice low key place with good views....

IF you are going south on HWY 1.... Pack a picnic and go to Pfeiffer Beach... One of my favorite places in the world... (even if it's raining - LOL)

Have fun - Lots to see/do and such... Enjoy.... I'm up near Seattle now, but grew up in the area and get down several times a year.

 

[adawil2002]

Our favorite place in Pacific Grove is https://www.ilvecchiorestaurant.com

Mountain Mike's has fairly decent pizza https://www.mountainmikespizza.com/locations/pacific-grove-forest/?storecode=234

Baja Cantina in Carmel is awesome Mexican https://www.carmelcantina.com

We are free Friday.

 

[HB Chris]

Calling @OCCoupe

 

[dang]

We are free Friday.

You're in Monterey?

 

[Jon C]

my recommendations below (I am somewhat of a local)

Moss Landing: Phil's Fish Market (get the cioppino)
Pacific Grove: Peppers Cafe
Carmel: Tommy's Wok - great place and the tourists don't know about it
Carmel Valley: Jeffrey's Grill & Catering (breakfast, lunch), Wagon Wheel (breakfast), Cafe Rustica (lunch, dinner)

 

[WALTER]

IF you are going south on HWY 1.... Pack a picnic and go to Pfeiffer Beach... One of my favorite places in the world... (even if it's raining - LOL)

Plus one on HWY 1 and Pfeiffer State Park; I’ll add, make a stop at Npenthe (Big Sur), ok food, awesome views.

 

[adawil2002]

You're in Monterey?

Not right now. Stop by Matteson's Auto Repair, 234 Grand Ave in PG & say hi to @OCCoupe.

If you head down HWY 1 to Big Sur go to Deetjun's great food & atmosphere, our favorite breakfast in CA

 

[ablank135]

This bums me out. Getting on a SFO-ORD plane Wednesday, otherwise I'd show up to represent the midwest. Pescadero on Monday, anyone?

 

[Jon C]

+1 to Deetjun's. The Pocket is also very good in Carmel

 

[bluecoupe30!]

This bums me out. Getting on a SFO-ORD plane Wednesday, otherwise I'd show up to represent the midwest. Pescadero on Monday, anyone?

I had to look that up. I see now, you are actually LEAVING the area, and going home, so you cannot make the lunch. Yes, bummer

 

[dang]

Well, Monterey didn't happen. We tried but our car broke down on the way so we spent five hours next to a plowed field in Hollister. No parts in the area until Monday so I called one of our towers for the 340 mile round trip. Oh well, my wife and I made the best of it.

We'll try again so I'll keep all the suggestions.