Where Locals Eat

Our favorite restaurants, cafés, and farmer's markets across Carmel, Monterey, and Pacific Grove. The places we actually go.

Our Favorite Restaurants, Cafés, and Farmer's Markets

Being locals, we have our personal picks. Catch you there!

Village charm, farmer's markets, and tables worth returning to.

West Coast Farmer's Market: 777 W Carmel Valley Rd. Sundays, 10 AM - 3 PM (year-round)
Carmel Farmer's Market: 3690 The Barnyard. Tuesdays, 9 AM - 1 PM (May - Sept)
Baja Cantina Grill & Filling Station (Mexican): 7166 Carmel Valley Rd
Cafe Rustica (French): 10 Del Fino Pl, Carmel Valley
Dametra Café (Mediterranean): Ocean & Lincoln St, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Flaherty's (Seafood, Vegetarian, Desserts): 6th Ave between Dolores & San Carlos
Forge in the Forest (American, Breakfast & Brunch): Junipero St & 5th Ave
Grasing's Coastal Cuisine (Seafood, American, Steakhouse): 6th & Mission Ave
Il Fornaio (Italian): The Pine Inn, Ocean Ave at Monte Verde St.
Portabella's (Italian): Ocean Ave & Monte Verde
The Tuck Box (Coffee, Tea): Dolores between Ocean & 7th Ave
Village Corner Carmel Bistro (Café): Dolores St & 6th Ave

Waterfront energy, craft breweries, and seafood straight off the boat.

Old Monterey Marketplace & Farmer's Market: 300 Alvarado St. Tuesdays, 4 PM - 7 PM (year-round)
MPC Farmer's Market: 930 Fremont St. Fridays, 10 AM - 2 PM (year-round)
Del Monte Farmer's Market: 1410 Del Monte Center. Sundays, 8 AM - 12 PM (May - Sept)
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill (Brewery, American, Beer Garden): 426 Alvarado St.
Cannery Row Brewing Co (Brewery, American): 95 Prescott Ave.
Cibo (Italian): 301 Alvarado St.
Fish Hopper (Seafood, Steaks): 700 Cannery Row
Gianni's (Pizza): 725 Lighthouse Ave.
Louie Linguini's (Seafood, Italian): 660 Cannery Row
Montrio Bistro (American): 414 Calle Principal
Rosine's (Desserts, American): 434 Alvarado Street
The Sardine Factory (Seafood, Steakhouse): 701 Wave St.
Whaling Station Steakhouse: 763 Wave St.

Quiet elegance, Lighthouse Avenue cafés, and neighborhood favorites.

Pacific Grove Farmer's Market: Central Ave & Grand Ave. Mondays, 3 PM - 7 PM (year round)
Aliotti's Victorian Corner Restaurant (Breakfast, Brunch): 541 Lighthouse Ave.
Beach House at Lovers Point (American): 620 Ocean Blvd.
Crema (Coffee, Tea, Breakfast, Brunch): 481 Lighthouse Ave.
Fifi's (French): 1188 Forest Ave.
Il Vecchio (Italian): 110 Central Ave.
Jeninni Kitchen (Mediterranean, Wine Bar): 542 Lighthouse Ave.
Passion Fish (Seafood, American, Salads): 701 Lighthouse Ave.
Pavel's Backerei (Café, Bakery): 219 Forest Ave.

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