Restaurants
PALETTE PLEASING RESTAURANTS IN PACIFIC GROVE NEAR SUNSET INN
Be sure to savor a taste of the Monterey Peninsula during your visit at restaurants featuring fresh-caught seafood, locally sourced produce, organic meats and cheeses from nearby farms and ranches. The Central California coast has perfect restaurants for any occasion. From hearty breakfast diners and family-friendly cafés on Cannery Row to elegant bistros in Carmel and Big Sur, world-class restaurants await you, just moments from Sunset Inn Hotel. You’ll find a few of our favorites below:

Peppers Mexicali Café
Address: 170 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove CA 93950
Phone: 831-373-6892
Fresh takeout or family-friendly dining in at this local restaurant.
Specialties include Mexican Sausage Pizza, Snapper Vera Cruz, and Grilled Stuffed Peppers.

Fandango
Address: 223 17th Street, Pacific Grove CA 93950
Phone: 831-372-3456
Specializing in rack of lamb, this chic Mediterranean restaurant has won the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Serving Sunday brunch, lunch, and dinners nightly

Passionfish
Address: 701 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove CA 93950
Phone: 831-655-3311
With a philosophy behind ecologically balanced foods, the team behind Passionfish brings organic vegetables, and sustainable fish and meats to the table in a relaxed setting.

The Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks
Address: 700 Cannery Row, Monterey CA 93940
Phone: 831-372-8543
Housed in Monterey’s former sardine cannery, the Fish Hopper matches world-class seafood, steaks, pasta, and wines with a remarkable Monterey Bay view. Great for couples or families.

Baja Cantina
Address: 700 Cannery Row, Monterey CA 93940
Phone: 831-625-2252
A casual atmosphere, friendly service, and generous specialty drinks like margaritas make this a fun choice at an affordable price. Serving generous portions of traditional Mexican dishes. Outdoor seating and funky memorabilia too.
Dining In Carmel
From the casual to the upscale, Carmel-by-the-Sea is home to dozens of divine local eateries, with a wide range of cuisines from all over the world. If you’re hoping for a celebrity sighting, former mayor and award-winning actor and director Clint Eastwood might just show up at the Hog’s Breath Inn, the restaurant he used to own.
Additional Restaurants To Visit:
- The Beach House in Pacific Grove
- The Whaling Station in Monterey
- Pacific Thai Cuisine in Pacific Grove
- The Red House in Pacific Grove
- Pt. Pinos Grill in Pacific Grove
- Dametra in Carmel
- Sticks in Pebble Beach
- The Mission Ranch in Carmel