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1. The Crown and Anchor
Cast away the troubles of the day with a trip to the Crown and Anchor, voted the Number 1 pub in Monterey County and a perennial favorite among...
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- Nile Expert Tip: Best place to feel as though you've been transported across the pond.
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2. Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
- Where to begin with Phil's Fish Market? It is arguably the best seafood restaurant on the Central Coast. Moss Landing is an under-appreciated fishing... read more
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4. Il Vecchio
Il Vecchio has quickly become a favorite with Monterey locals, despite only opening a few short months ago. This chic eatery serves traditional...
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5. Points Pinos Grill
Owner Dory Ford was formerly the chef for the Ventana Inn & Spa's restaurant as well as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, so he carries a major pedigree...
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6. Fish House - Monterey's
- A wildly popular place for those that know about it, Fish House Monterey is not the first choice of visitors, though it should be. Known for its... read more
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7. Whaling Station
- An old, old standby in Monterey, this eatery serves up world-class steaks and seafood in an airy, colorful environment that is casual and cozy.... read more
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8. Soif Wine Bar
- Soif is a restaurant you wouldn't want to miss. Amidst contemporary decor awaits contemporary food, comprising Crostini, tapas, pasta, salmon,... read more
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9. Chart House Restaurant
- A longtime favorite on Cannery Row, Chart House offers panoramic views of Monterey Bay & the city lights beyond. Watch the abundant sea life while... read more
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10. TusCA Ristorante
- TusCA is a casual Tuscan style restaurant with a California influence that specializes in cheeses, salads, pasta, pizza and oven baked home style... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- It may not come as a shock that one of the most common type of restaurant along Monterey Bay is the seafood restaurant. With plenty of commercial fishing still occurring in the bay, the fresh catch comes in daily. Tuna, salmon, shrimp, crab… the list could go on and on. Try some sushi for the freshest preparations. Or stop into one of the many American seafood houses for some clam chowder, a seafood sandwich, or some right-off-the-grill fillets. With the Monterey Bay Aquarium nearby, much of the fish caught and served is listed as sustainable on their watch list, too, so you can dig in guilt-free. With so many top-notch hotels in the area, you may not even want to leave your sleeping quarters when looking for some grub. Many hotels have excellent chefs who are masters at integrating the multitude of flavors from California's ingredients into elegant and delicious dishes. When out in Santa Cruz and strolling the boardwalk, you may find yourself hungry and looking for something other than fair food. Don't worry, there are plenty of options within close walking distance. Smaller family-owned Mexican, mid-range Italian, and high-class American restaurants all offer a shoreline view -- just to name a few. To get some international flavors, head to the Moss Landing area for some great authentic Thai food, or to Aptos for some Indian. Sushi and other Japanese flavors can be found almost anywhere. And for the most authentic Mexican food, Watsonville's your place to be. Or in Carmel, like in any well-to-do living area, there are French restaurants galore. Some are overpriced but some are quite reasonable, and many have delicious and sometimes fusion (think French techniques meet California flavors) food. Italian restaurants probably take a close second to French here, and luckily many feature the bay's seafood in pasta dishes and in delicacies like cioppino.
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