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Sandbar & Grill in Monterey

Sandbar & Grill in Monterey

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4.5 (2094)

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Sandbar & Grill, the premier Seafood Restaurant and Bar & Grill in Monterey, CA, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Located on the scenic Municipal Wharf 2, our restaurant boasts stunning waterfront views and a menu that will delight your taste buds. Indulge in our fresh seafood selection, including fish, shellfish, and other ocean delicacies, all expertly prepared by our skilled chefs. If you're in the mood for something heartier, our Steak House options feature premium cuts of meat, cooked to perfection. Whether you're looking for a romantic evening out, a night on the town with friends, or a family dinner, Sandbar & Grill is the perfect destination. Our friendly staff, extensive menu, and lively atmosphere make us a standout among Restaurants in Monterey. Join us for lunch or dinner and enjoy the best of Monterey's waterfront dining. We can't wait to welcome you to Sandbar & Grill!

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Grace M. -Google user

a week ago

Super delicious food, we loved the calamari. The view is great! We went for lunch and the atmosphere was perfect for a families but it did start to turn into more of a bar scene by the time we were leaving so if you’ve got...Read More

Atmosphere: 5Bread PuddingLoud, but you can still talk5-8 peopleWas down very steep stairs and couldn’t find any wheelchair accessible way

Isabel C -Google user

2 weeks ago

Truly a hidden gem. Small restaurant with lots of character. Top notch service and fantastic fresh seafood. So many options for great seafood choices with lots of flavor! Definitely recommended! Cannot wait to go back.

Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 52 people, 3-4 people10-30 minPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Devanshu Arya -Google user

a month ago

We were driving around during sunset hour and felt hungry. Just did a random search on Google and chose this restaurant and what an amazing find it was. Great service. Good food. The location is great right near the waterfront. Overall a great experience. The...Read More

$30–50Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesIndoor dining area, Bar area

Walid Ali -Google user

a month ago

I had lunch and dinner at this wonderful place every day during my stay in Monterey. The food was fresh, delicious, and always prepared perfectly. The staff were very nice and helpful in recommending the right dishes. Both the food and the atmosphere made dining...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

katie fay -Google user

3 months ago

Mike the bartender thinks he’s funny…. He is 😂 His service is a delight as well. The drinks food and wait time were all super quick. The puttanesca and fish and chips were amazing . The bloody Mary and the fat lip ale did not disappoint. Can’t wait to come...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Liberty Avila -Google user

5 months ago

Stumbled upon this restaurant where locals usually go in Monterey to eat seafood and ordered a couple of things. The calamari’s good, love the flavor and crisp. The oysters got one of us sick, the rest were okay (usual for consuming raw shellfish). The fish...Read More

Lunch$20–303-4 peopleNo wait

Jennifer Hayhurst -Google user

6 months ago

Hidden gem hanging with the locals. Staff was amazing, bartender Mike had a packed house for happy hour and still made us feel welcomed with only standing room at the bar. He even made my husband some incredible spirit-free drinks. If you love calamari, it is...Read More

Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5At the Bar, New England Style Clam Chowder, Bread Pudding, Seafood, Mussels Steamed

Rodney Thompson -Google user

6 months ago

Great spot for lunch or dinner. Very quaint but lively at times. Food is excellent and well prepared. My only issue is that their raw oysters should come with a dozen option because six is not enough!

Atmosphere: 5

Jenna Lecce Streit, L.Ac. -Google user

7 months ago

Run don’t walk to the Sandbar & Grill! It’s and Old Fisherman’s Wharf institution for a reason. Family owned and operated by the most lovely and gracious folks you could ever meet. The food is the highest quality and so delicious. It’s a local favorite...Read More

Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Seafood, Fish & Chips, New England Style Clam Chowder, Fried Oysters, Crème Brûlée, Bread Pudding, Mussels Steamed

David Scott -Google user

8 months ago

Great place tucked away down at water level in the marina. The service was really good. From the hostess, our waitress who had a ton of positive energy, the bartender who we saw run out to catch up to someone who left their phone behind...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Seafood

Armando Zapata -Google user

3 months ago

Beautiful place right at the docks and I mean not by the dogs I really do mean by the tax super cozy, small and gorgeous excellent food and service. The price is perfect not overly expensive and they have very authentic food.

$20–30Atmosphere: 5New England Style Clam Chowder30-60 min

Suzi West -Google user

10 months ago

Super fabulous locals spot for great seafood. Sand dabs we're on our radar per my mother's request as she grew up around here... Oh my just goodness.... They were served GRILLED!! I've only ever seen them fried. They were so worth the trip here I...Read More

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Seafood, Fish, New England Style Clam Chowder, Cioppino

Samrat Banik -Google user

3 months ago

Loved the ambience, a perfect spot for a nice dinner. The food was good, can’t call it extraordinary though.

Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseUp to 10 min

Maddie Luscher -Google user

2 months ago

I had a lovely dinner at Sandbar & Grill. We started with the calamari—crispy, flavorful, and gone in no time! For my main course, I had the salmon, which was truly memorable. The tomato cream sauce warmed my soul, and the scalloped potatoes were the...Read More

DinnerAtmosphere: 5

Lisa Marshall -Google user

a week ago

Do no miss the Chippino! Every piece of seafood was cooked to perfection! The view was amazing.

Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 53-4 peopleNo waitPaid street parkingPay by App. free after 8p on Tuesday. Not sure about other days.

Casey Mannion -Google user

3 months ago

Good prices, great food. We ordered the calamari, which isn’t pictured because we devoured it too fast. It was perfectly breaded, seasoned, and so tender. For our entrees we had the fish and chips, which melted in your mouth, and the mussels that came in...Read More

$20–30Atmosphere: 5Reservations recommended1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people

marco velazquez -Google user

Edited 2 months ago

In town for the night and came across this place. Clam chowder is amazing. Calamari is amazing. Bread pudding is amazing. We had a slight snafu with one of our food orders and the bar staff went above and beyond to make it right and take...Read More

DinnerAtmosphere: 5Moderate noiseIndoor dining area, Bar area

Patrick Langston -Google user

2 months ago

Party of 2, promptly seated at a window table (Monday around 6pm). The dungeness crab and risotto was delicious. My friend really enjoyed the clam chowder(clams are tender, not chewy) and the crispy calamari. The view was lovely.

Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5New England Style Clam Chowder3-4 peoplePlenty of parkingPaid parking lotAffordable parking, around $2.50/hr.

Berkay Nadir -Google user

a week ago

To everyone’s attention; a must get plate : Calamari !!! Best i ever had in all around US.. that was amazing!

Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk

Alan Tolerton -Google user

2 weeks ago

Fabulous seafood. Great wait staff. Good selection of wines, including half bottles, and by the glass. Mostly tourists, but clearly some locals, and many repeat diners. I'll make sure to go there at least once every time I am Monterey.

Lunch$50–100Atmosphere: 51 person, 2 people, 3-4 peopleUp to 10 min

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Highlights

Fast service

Great cocktails

Great coffee

Great dessert

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Wheelchair accessible entrance

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Cocktails

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Comfort food

Happy hour drinks

Happy hour food

Hard liquor

Healthy options

Small plates

Wine

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Bar onsite

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Cozy

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Tourists

Planning

Dinner reservations recommended

Accepts reservations

Usually a wait

Payments

Credit cards

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Children

Good for kids

High chairs

Kids' menu

Parking

Paid parking lot

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