Restaurants 

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montrio.gif Montrio Bistro
(831) 648-8880
http://www.montrio.com/

Take the influences of the best European and American cuisine, add a delightfully updated, historical Monterey firehouse, combine the two with great service, and you have Esquire's "Restaurant of the Year" for 1995. Montrio features high ceilings and an open kitchen that provide a dramatic backdrop for its taste-tempting dishes and award-winning wine list. Consistently voted Best Restaurant in Monterey by locals, Montrio features sustainable seafood, organic produce and prime meats expressed in innovative, flavorful dishes that never fail to satisfy.
rioGril.gif Rio Grill
(831) 625-5436
http://www.riogrill.com/

This high-energy restaurant blends the freshest local ingredients with Southwestern flavors to take California cuisine to an entirely new level. Rio Grill has won numerous readers' choice awards and inspired food critics all over the country to sing its praises. One of the best-loved restaurants on the central coast for nearly 25 years, Rio is a great place to meet friends, enjoy a meal with family, sample from an award-winning wine list and be pampered by only the best service.
Tarpys.gif Tarpy's Roadhouse Restaurant
(831) 647-1444
http://www.tarpys.com/

Set in the rolling hills of Monterey on five lushly landscaped acres and housed in an historic 1917 stone homestead, Tarpy's offers unique architectural charm with seven private and semi-private dining rooms and two stunning courtyards. Tarpy's is creative country cuisine like you've never seen it before, including prime steaks, wild game, grilled seafood, unique vegetarian entrees, delectable hors d'oeuvres and housemade desserts. Tarpy's also offers full-service, off-site catering.
willys.gif Willy's Smokehouse and All American Grill
(831) 372-8880
http://www.willysmoke.com/

Willy's Smokehouse is a hoppin' neighborhood barbecue restaurant and grill with a large selection of smoked entrees, fun Southern classics, fresh seafood and produce, outstanding desserts and a fun kids menu. Located in a beautifully renovated landmark building, Willy's features a spacious full bar and lounge, an outdoor patio, comfortable booths and lots of space for parties of any size. This Cannery Row restaurant is also wonderfully family-friendly and within walking distance to the Aquarium.