FOOD Bakeries, Ice Cream and other Treats Cheesecake Dreamations Cheesecakes come in all sizes, from a customary pie to one- or two-bite minis. And the flavors, well, there are something like 50 of them. 265 Reservation Road, Marina. (831) 884-5033, cheesecakedreamations.com Marina Donuts & Bagels There are regularly long lines flowing from this institution, for good reason. There are doughnuts—try the creme filled—and bagels with different spreads to choose from, just as the name suggests. 266 Reservation Road, Marina. (831) 833-4527 MoonScoops Ice Creamery Curiously enough, ice cream isn’t the main attraction here. The rainbow of house made “moon ices” in a carnival of flavors is what reels you in. 110 General Stilwell Drive #104, Marina. (831) 901-3384, moonscoops.com Coffee, Tea, Juices Coffee Mia The friendly neighborhood atmosphere plus strong coffee, flavorful paninis and a dogfriendly setting make this a popular local’s destination to grab a bite or to linger. 250 Reservation Road, Marina. (831) 384-0148 MONTEREY Abalonetti Bar & Grill Seafood Treat yourself to the joy of squid at this local seafood landmark with a dockside view. Order Abalonetti’s famous calamari prepared six different ways. 57 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. (831) 373-1851, abalonettimonterey.com Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill Pub Burgers, fish and chips—there are brewpub staples. But one can order seared ahi sandwiches or bar pies and other creative fare that goes well with the rotating house-brewed drafts. There is often a wait. 426 Alvarado St. (831) 655-2337, asb.beer Alejandro’s Mexican Put aside notions of a taqueria or Tex-Mex place. This is Mexican-style fine dining. The flavors are inspired and even the simple dishes are done well. And the bar is equal to the kitchen in its preparations. Plus, it’s a handsome space. 474 Alvarado St., Monterey. (831) 717-4781, alejandros.co Ambrosia India Bistro Indian Sublimely aromatic and spicy cuisine from every region of the subcontinent is served at this slightly off-the-beaten-path restaurant. 565 Abrego St., Monterey, (831) 641-0610. ambrosiaib.com WWW.MONTEREYCOUNTYNOW.COM 91 Ocean Views From Every Table Offering a wonderful variety of traditional Italian cuisine, prepared by renowned Chef Maurizio Cutrignelli, made with the freshest ingredients available, great handcrafted cocktails plus Italian and California wines. Open Tuesday – Sunday for lunch and dinner. HAPPY HOUR Tuesday – Friday & Sunday 3 – 6pm 32 Cannery Row, Monterey (Coast Guard Pier) 831.920.2833 www.osteriaalmare.com @osteriaalmare HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS Osteria_1-3s_ED24_gk.indd 1 4/11/24 3:41 PM Osteria_1-3s_VG25_GK.indd 1 6/16/25 11:21 AM History, Heritage, Hospitality Stop in for a quick lunch and shop our market, for great domestic and imported goods! Open daily 10am to 5pm • 750 Cannery Row Suite 108, Monterey conigliodeli.com • 831-901-3175 f P Coniglio_1-3s_VG21_gk.indd 1 6/7/21 12:52 PM
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