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The Best Monterey/Carmel Valentines Restaurants


The best Monterey/Carmel Valentines restaurants provide a romantic environment and special Valentine's Day meals. Find the perfect restaurant in Monterey/Carmel for you and your sweetheart right now.

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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...

Cantinetta Luca Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Cantinetta Luca, Carmel, CA Dolores at Seventh St.
Carmel, CA 93921
831-625-6500 | Menu
A casual, elegant Italian restaurant from David Fink. More...

Casanova French
15/20
Dining Room at Casanova, Carmel, CA Fifth Ave.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-625-0501 | Menu
Central Coast restaurant with a world-class wine cellar and French-Med cuisine. 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...

Fandango Mediterranean
14/20
223 17th St.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-372-3456 | Menu
Comforting Mediterranean dishes and quirky specialties served upstairs and downstairs in this rambling wooden structure. More...

Fifi's Cafe Bistro French
12/20
Forest Hill Shopping Center
1188 Forest Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-372-5325
It’s Valentine’s Day every day at this French bistro. More...

Marinus California
17/20
Dining Room at Marinus, Carmel Valley, CA Bernardus Lodge
415 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-658-3400 | Menu
Dining in cantos with chef Cal Stamenov. More...

Pacific's Edge Contemporary
No Rating
Dining Room at Pacific Hyatt Carmel Highlands
120 Highlands Dr.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-622-5445
Eating on the edge. 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...

PortaBella Mediterranean
12/20
Dining Room at PortaBella, Carmel, CA Ocean Ave.
Carmel, CA 93921
831-624-4395 | Menu
Cuisine of the sun. 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
A restaurant with a storied past has moved from swank to dated to fun and retro. More...

Sierra Mar Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Sierra Mar, Big Sur, CA Post Ranch Inn
Pacific Coast Hwy.
Big Sur, CA 93920
831-667-2800 | Menu
Contemporary cuisine in a glass-walled sanctuary by the Pacific. More...

Terry’s Tea Room
13/20
Cypress Inn
Lincoln St.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-624-3871
A dining oasis in the heart of Carmel that celebrates the town's artistic roots. More...

TusCA Ristorante Italian
No Rating
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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