Best Monterey Restaurants for Romance and Great Food

One of the most popular restaurants in the historic district of Monterey is known simply as "1833."

From the minute you walk in the door you will be whisked away in time to an era of elegance and Victorian panache that seems right at home in this original architectural delight.

This is a place where you can really relax in the ambiance that makes you  appreciate the food and the conversation.

If you want romance, excellent food and a quaint setting that inspires you to relax and take your time ... then 1833 is a best bet!

You'll find this treasure in it's original setting in the Historical District of Monterey just down the street from "1833."

Known for it's creative and original cuisine, Montrio Bistro is highly rated by reviewers and extremely popular with locals.

This is a smaller restaurant with about 30 tables, a nice bar and designed to give an eclectic and upscale attitude.

Puffy clouds attached to the ceiling perch overhead and add to the romantic and nostalgic feel of this restaurant.

It's hard to believe that this restaurant was a local Monterey firehouse in 1910!

Suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, this nautical themed restaurant, dark ceilings and wooden walls, invite  you to dine well and linger. 

The American cuisine prepared by Chef Waller has abundant seafood offerings and a signature clam chowder that always pleases.

Schooners in located on the second floor of the Monterey Plaza Hotel along Cannery Row. If your planing to lunch here, there is an open deck with beautiful views just down stairs.

The Sardine Factory is highly recommended and a necessary romantic stop sometime during your escape to the "Row."

The Sardine Factory has been in the same location, and serving the same excellent food to visitors from around the world since 1968.

There are several themed dining rooms that cater to individual needs.

The Lounge, the Conservatory, and the Captain's Room, are each decorated in period furniture complete with fireplaces and an ambiance that makes you want to stay just a little longer.