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Monterey/Carmel Best Value Restaurants


Looking for a steal of a meal? For a gourmet experience that won't break the bank, check out these Best Value Restaurants in Monterey/Carmel that give the most bang for the buck, including fine destinations where one can dine well for a reasonable price.

Allegro Pizzeria Italian
13/20
The Barnyard Shopping Center
3770 The Barnyard
Carmel, CA 93923
831-626-5454 | Menu
The neighborhood pizza place that's not in a neighborhood. More...

Ambrosia India Bistro Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Ambrosia India Bistro, Monterey, CA 565 Abrego St.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-641-0610 | Menu
A haunted restaurant location has once again become a hot-spot. More...

An Choi Restaurant Fusion
13/20
1120 Lighthouse Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-372-8818 | Menu
Creative and eclectic Asian dishes presented with loving care. More...

Cafe Rustica Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Cafe Rustica, Carmel Valley, CA 10 Del Fino Pl.
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-4444 | Menu
Rustic it is, with a wooden interior and wood-fired pizza oven. More...

Cafe Stravaganza California
12/20
The Crossroads Shopping Center
241 Crossroads Blvd.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-625-3733
California-Mediterranean fare served in colorful environs. 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...

The Forge In the Forest American
12/20
Fifth Ave. & Junipero Ave.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-624-2233 | Menu
Bring a sweater---for your pooch, too. More...

Fuse Lounge Cafe American
13/20
Carmel Mission Inn
3665 Rio Rd.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-624-1841 | Menu
A hip hideaway inside the Carmel Mission Inn goes retro. More...

Hula's Island Grill Hawaiian
12/20
622 Lighthouse Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-655-4852 | Menu
Locals are saying, "Aloha" to this fun favorite in Monterey. 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...

Petra Restaurant Middle Eastern
Quick Bite
477 Lighthouse Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-649-2530
Casual, inexpensive Mediterranean bites. More...

Rosine's American
10/20
434 Alvarado St.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-375-1400 | Menu
For those with a fine appreciation for quantity. More...

Thai Bistro II Thai
12/20
159 Central Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-372-8700 | Menu
Numbers lie. First for Thai on the Peninsula. More...

Turtle Bay Taqueria Mexican
Quick Bite
431 Tyler St.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-333-1500 | Menu
Fresh Mexican featuring seafood served in colorful surroundings. More...

 

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