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Schooners Monterey, Monterey, CA

Schooners Monterey

4.6
4.6
3042 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 63 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Schooners, suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, is a stunning restaurant featuring sustainable seafood and approachable, contemporary American cuisine. The ideal location for celebrating the Central Coast and the spectacular coastal region, the Schooners team commitment to fresh, sustainable seafood is reflected in the creative menu which features a variety of seafood options, both raw and cooked, as well as appetizers, soups, salads and main courses. A creative cocktail menu is served alongside an impressive wine list highlighting Monterey County vintners.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 372-2628
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Rotondo
  • Private party facilities
    The Monterey Plaza's ten conference and banquet rooms provide more than 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space that can accommodate groups for meetings, conferences, banquets and private parties. In addition, the Hotel's grand outdoor Plaza can host events.
  • Private party contact
    Juliana Monteiro: (831) 372-2628
  • Neighbourhood
    Monterey
  • Cross Street
    Inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel at 400 Cannery Row in Monterey CA.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,042 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Child-friendly

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Schooners Monterey delights with "amazing views" of the bay and an "incredible" dining experience. Guests praise the "wonderful" service and "excellent" food, including standout dishes like cioppino and sea bass tacos. The outdoor seating with ocean views enhances the ambiance, making it a "must-visit" spot for any occasion.

3,042 Reviews
  1. Tyler

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional as always, great cocktails and the best view!

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  2. Marilyn

    VIP

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live in Monterey and often eat at Schooners. Valet parking, excellent views, fantastic service and quality food.

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  3. Alyssa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing food & cocktails! our server was very sweet and gave good info on the dishes we asked about. it was a little cloudy outside but still a beautiful seating area for our anniversary

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  4. Jorge

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was really welcoming. Food and view was amazing and even though it was raining , they had heaters which made a significant difference because we couldn’t even tell it was cold.

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  5. James JIM

    VIP

    Denver

    91 reviews

    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at this restaurant, and it was wonderful! We had a bit of trouble finding it, it's in the lower level of a hotel, but definitely worth looking for. Wonderful service, good food selections, tasty food.

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  6. Michelle

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. Prices not too bad for breakfast

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  7. Melissa

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was delicious. Sea Bass Tacos, Harvest Salad and fries. Service was gracious. Aessone view of the bay with lots of sea otters out today

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  8. Kristi

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant with Amazing views. Both the food and service were very good.

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  9. Kendyl

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing cioppino and incredible views of the bay!

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  10. Ronald

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I had to return my Manhattan cocktail because it was far too sweet - not properly proportioned. When the waiter brought me a second Manhattan, it appeared as if the bartender (if in fact they even had a bartender on duty) had only added ice to my cocktail. I returned that one too and ordered a Martini instead. We ordered a variety of seafood appetizers. The seafood was fresh but was not properly prepared or properly spiced. The sauces were bland and tasteless as was the seafood. Afterwards we opted for salads instead of a seafood entree. The vegetables in the salad were not fresh - many of the romaine pieces were brown and aged. Both salads had far too much dressing poured on them. There were obviously no cooks or bartenders on duty at the time we dined. Schooners is fine for breakfasts, but I will never eat there for dinner again.

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Schooners Monterey is rated 4.6 stars by 3042 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Schooners Monterey

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel at 400 Cannery Row in Monterey CA.
  • Neighbourhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Rotondo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 372-2628
  • Private party facilities
    The Monterey Plaza's ten conference and banquet rooms provide more than 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space that can accommodate groups for meetings, conferences, banquets and private parties. In addition, the Hotel's grand outdoor Plaza can host events.
  • Private party contact
    Juliana Monteiro: (831) 372-2628
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