664653 Wed Nov 04 08:59:11 -0800 2009 4 3 California 0 5155052 Any recommendations for restos in or near Monterey Bay. Nothing too high-end, but good at what they do. I tried to go to the Chowhound links but just get Monterey Market suggestions. Thanks Wed Nov 04 08:59:11 -0800 2009 172526 saffrongold 1 5155595 Seafood: Massaro/Santos, Sandbar and Grill or Passionfish (dinner only) Steak/Basics: Whalers in Monterey, Mission Ranch in Carmel (Clint's place open for dinner/Sun brunch) Red House Cafe in Pacific Grove, Tarpy"s near Monterey airport. French: Bistro Moulin (Monterey) Italian: Little Napoli (Carmel) Mexican: Peppers (Pacific Grove) These all have sites so you can check the menus and exact locations. If you have a specific type menu you are looking for, please post so we can give you more specific info. Wed Nov 04 11:25:00 -0800 2009 5155052 13118 Gail 1 5161375 Peppers for Mexican is a joke Papa Chevo's is the best Mexican food in the land. Italian would have to be the Loose Noodle in Monterey. Billy Quon's Volcano Grill in Carmel Valley for steak, but waling station works if you can't make it out there. Le Coq D'Or in Carmel for french. Fri Nov 06 11:20:48 -0800 2009 5155052 1122292 thiscabwasrare 2 5161438 Hi thiscabwasrare, guess the old saying applies here...."different strokes for etc etc...". Have you tried Peppers fish tacos? Throws me right back south of the border. I agree with Le Coq d' Or, however I would go there for German, not French cuisine...great Wiener Schnitzel. Fri Nov 06 11:43:30 -0800 2009 5161375 13118 Gail 1 5161414 I like Christopher's in Carmel. I ate there about a month ago when in town. Nice little spot with some interesting fusions going on. That whole area of Carmel has a ton of these neat little 20-30 seaters. You might want to take a day and just walk around there trying appetizers at places for fun. If you can make it to Carmel Valley, Cafe Rustica is a pretty much a must visit. Passion Fish is also a good dinner choice as is the Whaling Station. Menu at the WS is pretty extensive on fish and steak. A lot to choose from and I've never had a bad meal there. You could do a little Cannery Row site seeing and head over there for an early dinner. Fri Nov 06 11:34:36 -0800 2009 5155052 375533 mjill