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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Monterey/Carmel to ring in the New Year.

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Abalonetti Bar & Grill Seafood
12/20
57 Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940
831-373-1851 | Menu
Seafood and more, but squid is king at this local institution. More...

Anton & Michel Continental
14/20
Dining Room at Anton & Michel, Carmel, CA Mission St.
Carmel, CA 93921
831-624-2406 | Menu
This Carmel institution provides classic preparations of continental favorites. More...

Aubergine French
No Rating
Dining Room at Aubergine, Carmel, CA L'Auberge Carmel
Seventh Ave. & Monte Verde St.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-624-8578 | Menu
A restaurant exuding grace, charm and class --- the cuisine is a fine match to the enchanting surroundings. More...

The C Restaurant & Bar Seafood
13/20
Intercontinental, The Clement Monterey
750 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
831-375-4500 | Menu
Sustainable seafood swims on the menu at this bayside hotel restaurant near the Monterey Bay Aquarium. More...

Cibo Ristorante Italiano Italian
13/20
301 Alvarado St.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-649-8151 | Menu
Grilled meat and Southern Italian regional cuisine. More...

Domenico's on the Wharf Seafood
14/20
50 Fisherman's Wharf, #1
Monterey, CA 93940
831-372-3655
Fine dining floats to the top in a sea of tourist tchotchke shops; harbor views and fresh seafood beckon. More...

Esteban Tapas
12/20
Casa Munras
700 Munras Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-375-0176
Tapping into the Monterey tapas market with Estéban. More...

Fandango Mediterranean
14/20
223 17th St.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-372-3456 | Menu
Classic Mediterranean comfort food and a generosity of spirit permeate this Pacific Grove landmark. More...

Grill on Ocean Avenue California
12/20
Ocean Ave.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-624-2569 | Menu
Keep your order simple and go for something grilled at this romantic spot with arched windows and a stone fireplace. More...

Hog's Breath Inn American
12/20
Dining Room at Hog San Carlos St. & Fifth Ave.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-625-1044 | Menu
Dig into the Dirty Harry burger, the closest you'll get to Clint. More...

Marinus California
16/20
Dining Room at Marinus, Carmel Valley, CA Bernardus Lodge
415 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-658-3595 | Menu
Sophisticated country dining with an inspired menu and compelling desserts. More...

Montrio Continental
13/20
Dining Room at Montrio, Monterey, CA 414 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940
831-648-8880 | Menu
The only thing "louder" than the diners is the food! More...

Passionfish Seafood
13/20
701 Lighthouse Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-655-3311 | Menu
Fish that’s off the hook; sustainable seafood served nightly. More...

Peppoli Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Peppoli, Pebble Beach, CA The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17 Mile Dr.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
831-647-7433
The staff at Pèppoli takes their cues from the Antinori wine family, who are equally passionate about food---and it shows. More...

Restaurant 1833 California
15/20
Dining Room at Restaurant 1833, Monterey, CA 500 Hartnell St.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-643-1833
Romantic, historic atmosphere, friendly service and distinguished food in the heart of Old Monterey. More...

Rio Grill Southwestern
13/20
Dining Room at Rio Grill, Carmel, CA Crossroads Shopping Center
101 Crossroads Blvd.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-625-5436 | Menu
Cheerful, busy place serving Southwestern-style eats. More...

Rosine's American
10/20
434 Alvarado St.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-375-1400 | Menu
Big portions and an ambitious menu make for hit-or-miss dining; still, this place is usually packed, indicating more hits than misses. More...

The Sardine Factory Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at The Sardine Factory, Monterey, CA 701 Wave St.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-373-3775 | Menu
Remember when people dressed up for fine dining? They still do --- and there's an affordable and casual bar scene here, too. More...

Tarpy's Roadhouse California
13/20
Dining Room at Tarpy 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-647-1444 | Menu
Lively Cal-American cuisine in the spirit of the Southwest. More...

TusCA Ristorante Italian
13/20
Dining Room at TusCA  Ristorante, Monterey, CA Hyatt Regency Monterey
1 Old Golf Course Rd.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-372-1234 | Menu
TusCA takes on traditional Italian and wins. More...

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