Restaurants in Carmel, Monterey, and on the Monterey Peninsula continue to wow diners with their terrific, local ingredients and internationally-renowned chefs.

If romantic fine dining is on your travel to-do list, continue reading to learn all about the most romantic restaurants in Monterey.

Our Favorite Tour Partner Collabs

Do you ever walk into a store or a restaurant and recognize a brand you weren’t sure anyone else had ever heard of? That’s how we feel when we find our tour partners showing up in different restaurants, or, even better, working together! The hospitality industry in Monterey Bay is one of the biggest around, and our community loves supporting local businesses. Keep reading to see some of our favorite collaborations!

5 of the Best Ocean View Restaurants in Monterey County

When people travel across the iconic Highway One, one of the first things that come to mind is picturesque Monterey County. It’s home to some of the most gorgeous coastlines in the U.S. and probably in the world, and what better way to enjoy it than with food? With that, here are five restaurants with the best ocean view in Monterey County: