Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
the C restaurant + bar, Monterey, CA

the C restaurant + bar

4.6
4.6
1240 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for live music
  • Great for scenic views
Our family-friendly Monterey Bay restaurant is close to the Aquarium, situated over sapphire waters and immersed in the natural beauty of the California coast. The C restaurant features only seafood endorsed by Seafood Watch of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The delicious Arctic Char featured on Executive Chef Matt Bolton's menus is similar to salmon in taste, texture and color, but is available year-round, and is rated a "best choice" by Seafood Watch.

Located at the upscale InterContinental The Clement Monterey hotel on Monterey Bay. Every table at the C restaurant has a view of the pristine and scenic Monterey Bay. Marine life sightings abound, including dolphins, whales, harbor seals and sea otters. Enjoy the parade of sea creatures and shore birds as you savor the finest in California regional cuisine.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:30 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Matt Bolton
  • Private party facilities
    Romantic and luxurious, our intimate private dining room, The Library, creates a unique setting for special meals and celebrations, with first editions of John Steinbeck's novels enlivening the decor. Adjacent to the C restaurant, The Library features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the waterfront Pacific View Courtyard.
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Prescott Avenue
  • Parking details
    We recommend City Parking located at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Foam Street.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music Thursday through Saturday, plus excellent happy hour specials on wine, beer and small plates. On weekend nights, black and white silent movies are projected outdoors, classic films that add to the glamorous coastal atmosphere. Highlights:Live music Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. Happy hour food and drink specials Sunday through Thursday 4-7pm.Pacific View Courtyard features a protected outdoor area with two fire pitsCutouts on boardwalk for unique views of intertidal zonesComplimentary valet parking for restaurant guestsOcean views from every table
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,240 people are saying

the C restaurant + bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C Restaurant + Bar offers an impressive blend of "amazing food and service," set against the backdrop of stunning Monterey Bay views. Patrons rave about the "outstanding service," particularly from servers like Devin. The atmosphere is elevated by live music, making it ideal for special occasions. Although a bit pricey, the "phenomenal" dishes and "beautiful location" offer a memorable dining experience.

1,240 Reviews
  1. Marilyn VIP

    Central Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose to eat at a the C Restaurant for Easter because they weren’t serving buffet style. They had a breakfast menu as well as specials. The 3 of us ordered different entrees and we very pleased with our orders.

    Is this helpful?

  2. An VIP

    San Francisco18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great spot for Easter brunch! The Easter bunny made an appearance and the otters were in full view on the Bsy! The honey toast is a must order and they had Crab Benedict and millionaires bacon on the special Easter menu! Service is always awesome! Will definitely return!!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Jonathan

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flor was a great server! Made our time feel special!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Luis VIP

    Los Angeles42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had breakfast with a nice ocean view. Food was very good and the service was fantastic.

    Is this helpful?

  5. justin

    Portland16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for breakfast after our sunrise wedding and the hotel pulled out the stops to make (what is simply a breakfast) a special moment. Thank you IHG, particular thanks to our server Jesus.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Jose

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers were amazing and had an incredible night! Food and wine was perfectly recommended too:)

    Is this helpful?

  7. Amadeo

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and food were AMAZING. I will definitely be returning.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Edward

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Presentation of everything we ordered was fantastic. Even the calamari was unique - nice surprise to have the lemon thinly sliced and part of the fry. Great flavors in swordfish plate - were those heirloom cherry tomatoes? Didn’t expect that. Wow. Loved the wine on tap - 1/2 litre of white, 1/2 litre or red. Really nice to have the carafe on a cloth. Service was outstanding. Everyone kept our table clean. I appreciate the time we were given to enjoy the appetizer and wine before ordering the rest.

    Is this helpful?

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Devin was a top tier server. He did an amazing job with recommendations for both food and wines. His knowledge of the area is on point, and when we asked for a photo, his photography skills were stellar- multiple keepers!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Ron

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good, innovative food and drink with a spectacular view of the Monterey Bay.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

the C restaurant + bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1240 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Monterey

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for the C restaurant + bar

750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Prescott Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:30 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We recommend City Parking located at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Foam Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Matt Bolton
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music Thursday through Saturday, plus excellent happy hour specials on wine, beer and small plates. On weekend nights, black and white silent movies are projected outdoors, classic films that add to the glamorous coastal atmosphere. Highlights:Live music Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. Happy hour food and drink specials Sunday through Thursday 4-7pm.Pacific View Courtyard features a protected outdoor area with two fire pitsCutouts on boardwalk for unique views of intertidal zonesComplimentary valet parking for restaurant guestsOcean views from every table
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Romantic and luxurious, our intimate private dining room, The Library, creates a unique setting for special meals and celebrations, with first editions of John Steinbeck's novels enlivening the decor. Adjacent to the C restaurant, The Library features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the waterfront Pacific View Courtyard.
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo