Monterey Restaurants

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Santa Lucia And Market & Grill
Mar 26, 2008 by Mike from NYC
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Large portions of authentic German food.
• A bit crowded.

“I love German food. I asked the hotel concierge where to go for good authentic German food in Monterey and there were two choices. The Stammtisch, in Seaside and the Santa Lucia Market. We tried the Stammtisch on Friday night and it was merely OK. On Saturday night we went to the Santa Lucia Market and had a terrific meal. The waitress was a fun person and she quickly brought our authentic German draft beer while we mad up our minds about what to have for dinner. My wife has Sauerbraten and I had a Jaeger Schnitzel. Both were prepared to perfection. We didn't really have room for desert, but we shared a slice of Black Forrest Cake. I will return and I will recommend this restaurant to my friends.”

Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Mar 7, 2008 by Lisa from TX
Overall Rating: 5
Food:[5] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Ambiance, atmosphere.
• Food, drinks overpriced, bartenders rude!

“Food is overpriced and of all the areas to eat at in the Monterey area this one is sure not getting my money on food again! Cibo's is a great place to hang out in the evenings and for locals to have drinks. Sometimes the waiters have a tendency to be very rude and been many a times where the service was not worth staying. The music is always great to listen to in the evenings.”

Sapporo Restaurant
Mar 7, 2008 by Lisa from TX
Overall Rating: 7
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food, food preparation.
• Service is poor at times waiters not attentive.

“Of all the places I've been to in Monterey I consider this to be the place to take most of family and friends because of the food show and price. I think cost wise it is comparable to most places in the Monterey area just a little more bang for your buck really. The service isn't always the greatest cause there is always so many people there, but the food is always pretty good. I always enjoy going to Sapporo's especially when someone new comes to town that hasn't been there. The view can be very nice as well depending on your seating.”

Sandbar Restaurant
Feb 12, 2008 by Dana from San Jose, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• San Dabs.
• I cant go everyday!

“My dad and I ate at the Sandbar and we ordered the "sandabs." They are so good! Its a small filet of fish lightly floured and fried. So delish. I cant hardly wait to go back with my boyfriend. The restaurant is right on the water and we were able to see sea lions swimming around as we ate. I am definitely going back! "A dab'll do ya!" haha the waitress's famous line in regard to Sand Dabs!”

Santa Lucia And Market & Grill
Dec 20, 2007 by Ron from Monterey, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Food:[7] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Every one of the draft beer choices is outstanding. .
• The owner is like a mirror, he will reflect your attitude.

“I had heard that the owner was difficult, but there are few places in town to get German draft beer. This used to be a deli type cafe, but there is now a restaurant and full bar, with outdoor seating when the weather's nice. The owner has provided a sampler of these for less than $10. The German wedding soup is a specialty, and quite good.”