Visitors Guide 2025

FOOD Peppoli Italian Peppoli features a menu with Tuscan-style choices or a T-bone carved tableside. The decor and scents of Italian herbs and spices enlighten the air and an extensive wine list deepens the deliciousness. 2700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. (831) 647-7500, pebblebeach.com Porter’s Grill & Pub Pub Like the golf course it sits on, Porter’s is committed to sustainability—even with a menu heavy on sandwiches and small bites. 3200 Lopez Road, Pebble Beach. (831) 622-8237, poppyhillsgolf.com Roy’s Pacific This one’s a tough fit under any category given its achievements in its own genre that could be called Japanese-Hawaiian-contemporary— and must be called delicious. 2700 17 Mile Drive (in The Inn at Spanish Bay), Pebble Beach. (831) 647-7500, pebblebeach.com Sticks American Sticks is a sports bar, so the menu offers burgers, flatbreads and the like. But it’s a sports bar Pebble Beach style. You know—filet mignon, soba noodle salad. 2700 17 Mile Drive (in the Inn at Spanish Bay), Pebble Beach. (831) 647-5000, pebblebeach.com Stillwater Bar & Grill American The spot for brunch, although lunch and dinner stand out, as well. There’s a lot of great seafood options on the menu and a raw bar with caviar, but there’s more to the menu and some clever presentations. 1700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. (800) 647-5000, pebblebeach.com The Bench American Uncertain just what “upscale casual” means? Drop by The Bench and you’ll find just how comfortable elegance can be. Views of the famous 18th hole and a menu that is familiar and appealing. 1700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. (831) 647-5000, pebblebeach.com The Tap Room Steakhouse A great spot to hang out at the bar with a scotch, wishing you could have a cigar. The Tap Room is a steakhouse with an old-school tavern feel. There is a sense of meatloaf comfort here. 1700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. (831) 647-5000, pebblebeach.com 108 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2025-2026 CHEFTIMWOOD.COM MONTEREY REGIONAL AIRPORT 200 FRED KANE DRIVE, MONTEREY 8313731232 OPEN 9AM9PM EVERY DAY DEL MESA CARMEL 500 DEL MESA CARMEL, CARMEL VALLEY 8316241854 OPEN WEDSUN LUNCH AND DINNER Dinner at the Airport? Locals say “Yes!” VotedBest Airport SitDownRestaurant inAmericafor 2023-2024byUSAToday Visiting Wine Country? Go to the locals hideout at Del Mesa Carmel. woodies_1-3s_VG25_KB.indd 1 6/17/25 10:27 AM ’21 ’22’23’24 (831) 372-TURN | 400 Tyler St., Monterey www.turn12barandgrill.com M P O DINING DOWNTOWN DONE RIGHT Relaxed casual atmosphere. Gourmet California comfort food. Outstanding craft drinks. (831) 372-TURN | 400 TYLER ST, MONTEREY www.turn12barandgrill.com M P Z Cruise to the BEST SPORTS BAR IN MONTEREY! Great food in a casual, fun atmosphere Sat/Sun Brunch • Lunch Dinner • Late Night Banquets Turn12_1-3s_VG25_dg.indd 1 6/16/25 1:21 PM

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