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A photo of Fin + Field Restaurant and Bar - Monterey Marriott restaurant
4.3
Awesome(23)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Monterey
Booked 1 time today
Chef Josh Silva-Arias presents a culinary experience that’s true to its home, authentic to its environment, and enjoyed by all. Bringing his love and passion for food to Fin + Field Restaurant at Monterey Marriott, our menus focus on freshness and locally-sourced ingredients. Enjoy a drink at our ambient full bar, featuring seven local microbrews and custom cocktails.
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4.6
Exceptional(119)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Carmel
Booked 9 times today
Shearwater Tavern in Carmel is a must-visit for cocktail enthusiasts seeking quality and authenticity. Nestled within the Carmel Mission Inn, this hidden gem shines with its impressive cocktail program that features both classic and specialty concoctions. Patrons rave about the "great choice of cocktails and spirits," highlighting the bar's ability to deliver exceptional flavors and creativity in every glass. The cocktails are perfectly complemented by the New American menu with influences from Chef Fabian Di Paolo's diverse culinary background. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Shearwater Tavern offers an inviting, casual atmosphere with a "great happy hour" and outstanding service.
A photo of BreadSong restaurant
4.3
Awesome(30)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Carmel
By day, BreadSong is a self ordering bakery and deli (no reservations). BUT at night, we transform into a full-service bistro and bar with a unique comfort-food menu for all ages that also includes sophisticated Wagyu beef options from Japan and Northern California.Reservations are for dinner service only. When you arrive for dinner, please enter at the side door, to the left of the BreadSong signs.We look forward to welcoming you!
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  • bart
    California Central Coast •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food and drinks were very good. Highlight was our server - Angel - who made us feel welcome and seen. Very helpful, courtesy and welcoming.
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    Shearwater TavernPrice: Moderate• Country kitchen• Carmel
    4.6
  • Deana
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Fantastic food and attentive service in a gorgeous restaurant!
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    LiraPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Campbell
    4.7
  • KevinVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Great experience and customer service. Summer was our server and she was great. Such a fun vibe at this place.
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    Second StoryPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Los Gatos
    4.4
  • Mark
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 18, 2025
    The staff was fantastic. Our server was very attentive and helpful. The food was great and arrived quickly after ordering. Highly recommended.
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    Fin + Field Restaurant and Bar - Monterey MarriottPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
    4.3
  • CynthiaAVIP
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 4, 2023
    What a lovely atmosphere for a delicious Wagyu steak! The setting is beautiful and cozy and the steak was divine. My companions were the steak enthusiasts and their choices were the Spinalis and the Cowgirl Ribeye and both were prepared to perfection. The salads and the appetizers were ideal for a me. The blue cheese salad and the avocado salad were fantastic with crisp butter lettuce and yummy vinaigrettes. The fried artichoke came with a delicious aioli and was very gently fried and well presented. The waitstaff was attentive and knowledgeable and the wine impressive and reasonably priced. An excellent evening tucked away in the Crosswords of Carmel.
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    BreadSongPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Carmel
    4.3

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