Restaurants Near Cannery Row in Monterey

Cannery Row is the hottest spot in Monterey thanks to its shops, scenery, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Despite all these great attractions, Cannery Row is as much known for its delicious eateries as it is its historical significance and memorable ambiance. Nearly every restaurant takes advantage of the bounty of the ocean by offering up sustainable, fresh-from-the-bay seafood. They also make more than good use of their proximity to the Monterey Bay with expansive panoramic views and romantic atmospheres. Check out this list of the Top 10 places to get your grub on or near Cannery Row. Chart House restaurant has been a fixture on the Row since 1961. The legendary restaurant serves everything from perfectly prepared steaks to freshly harvested shellfish and just-off-the-the line fish. Monterey's elite have been flocking to Chart House like gulls to a picnic for decades and it still lives up to its reputation as the best place to eat in Cannery Row. Taking a slightly different approach to dining, Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar, located inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa is hip, new, and focused on serving unique twists on classic dishes. The kitchen is dedicated to serving sustainable, local cuisine yet in the most decadent and delightful way possible. Come to Schooners if you're looking for a place to while away a few hours at the bar, over dinner, and watching the sunset. In a completely different vein, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, which takes the Number 6 spot on this Top 10, has been sending home happy and full families for years. It's a fun, casual place to enjoy a hearty seafood meal with everyone in your family. The staff is pleasant and knows that diners are looking for a good time as much as a good meal. Bubba Gump has been a staple on the Row for a while now and it shows no signs of slowing down. You literally can't go wrong with any of these Cannery Row restaurants. Each is committed to serving locally caught seafood. While some can be a little pricier than others, all have two things in common: great food and great views.

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