Restaurants
Coastal Kitchen
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, USA
Cuisine:
Contemporary
Price:
$$$$
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Coastal Kitchen
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, USA
Cuisine:
Contemporary
Price:
$$$$
You'll have to weave your way through the Monterey Plaza Hotel and down a flight of stairs to find the entrance to this haven, but once you do, you'll be rewarded with a stunning view of the bay in a posh, elegant space. Thankfully, Chef Michael Rotondo’s tasting menu of colorful contemporary cuisine offers its own enticements to hold your attention. Highlighting local products while spanning global flavors, each dish provides a barrage of flavors, from a tart of local abalone featuring brown butter-cooked spinach and calamansi ponzu, to rich Iberico pork paired with matsutake and turnips, capped off with a soup dumpling filled with a savory oceanic broth. Diners looking for a less involved experience can opt for a three-course prix fixe and choose from a small selection of dishes.