Californian restaurants in Monterey Bay
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Forge in the Forest
Many of the employees at the Forge are also the owners through a trust. They bring an enthusiasm to this fun place that's infectious. Dine on the well-heated and flower-bordered patio or on an antique table inside. The huge menu features great sandwiches, steaks and pizzas. The bar is a fine place for a drink.
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Casanova
From the time you step past the home grown lavender and into this cottage until you get the bill, you'll know you are someplace special. The food and service is all high end and the seasonal menu blends French and California cuisines. Most ingredients are organic and sourced locally.
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Montrio Bistro
Inside a 1910 firehouse, this classy restaurant's tables are covered in butcher paper with crayons for kids. Seasonal New American cooking and Monterey County wines satisfy.
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Ristorante Avanti
Mom-and-pop Avanti’s Cal-Italian menu features earthy pasta dishes; chicken cacciatore is the specialty, but look for seasonal knockout specials that use local produce. Casual vibe, good wines. Families welcome. Make reservations.
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Red House Cafe
This upscale café is in an 1895 house with a nice veranda. Always jammed with locals, you can enjoy dishes as diverse as unusual salads and steak frites.
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Peppers MexiCali Cafe
Small and wooden-floored Peppers serves the gamut of Mexican classics as well as complex seafood dishes. There's a good wine and beer list.
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Village Corner
This classic California bistro has a lovely, flower-filled patio with an open-pit fire. The menu is long and portions are generous.
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Carmel Belle
Fresh, often organic ingredients flow from Carmel Valley farms onto tables at this charcuterie, cheese and wine shop hidden in a mini mall.
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