Monterey Restaurants

Down by the San Carlos beach on the edge of the pier, sits Osteria Al Mare (Restaurant at the sea, in Italian). Come enjoy the beautiful pier, sea lions, and the taste of the old country. All of our ingredients are locally sourced and are as fresh as could be found. While our menu does change to reflect the freshest of ingredients, we offer such stables as Fritto Di Calamari, Stinco di Maiale alla Birra (beer braised pork shank) and our Pan-seared salmon. These items Maurizio perfected in Italy more than 30 years ago.

Bruno's is a fine dining Italian restaurant staffed by the Gonzales High School Advanced Culinary class. This restaurant is the final project for the class and we thank you in advance for attending our opening night on Thursday, May 31st, 2018. We have established a fixed price of $15 per person for which you will be able to have your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert.

Featuring innovative dishes like Dungeness Crab Cakes with spicy remoulade, Oven-Roasted Portabella Mushroom with ragout of vegetables and the taste-tempting Hazelnut Mint Vacherin, this bistro with big-city ambience has quickly become Monterey's favorite restaurant for all occasions.

In Chef Brandon's kitchen, dishes are created with inspiration from the Mediterranean crescent; Spain, Southern France and Italy’s Ligurian coast. Our menu includes Tapas & Crostinis, Wood-Oven roasted fish and meat, hearty soups and “live” salads, Tagines, Tortes, and more…