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Schooners Monterey, Monterey, CA

Schooners Monterey

4.5
4.5
2962 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Schooners, suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, is a stunning restaurant featuring sustainable seafood and approachable, contemporary American cuisine. The ideal location for celebrating the Central Coast and the spectacular coastal region, the Schooners team commitment to fresh, sustainable seafood is reflected in the creative menu which features a variety of seafood options, both raw and cooked, as well as appetizers, soups, salads and main courses. A creative cocktail menu is served alongside an impressive wine list highlighting Monterey County vintners.

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2 people

11:00 PM


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 372-2628
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Rotondo
  • Private party facilities
    The Monterey Plaza's ten conference and banquet rooms provide more than 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space that can accommodate groups for meetings, conferences, banquets and private parties. In addition, the Hotel's grand outdoor Plaza can host events.
  • Private party contact
    Kui Maluki: (831) 372-2628
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel at 400 Cannery Row in Monterey CA.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,962 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Most Booked

2,962 Reviews
  1. rorover

    Minneapolis

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good menu. Food was great. Beautiful views. Staff were super accommodating.

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    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and table location was amazing

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  3. Julia

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family visited Schooners Monterey based on the exceptional reviews during our day trip to Monterey. I was underwhelmed particularly given the cost. My husband and I shared the Ceviche which never stated what the fish was. I only found out later it may have had lobster which I cannot eat as I have a food intolerance to crustaceans (sadly). Our wait staff never once asked if we had any allergies or food concerns and never explained what was in the mystery ceviche. I only surmised it was lobster after experiencing intolerance symptoms later. Additionally, we ordered the cioppino, scallops, and a side of brussels sprouts. The cioppino was relatively flavorless, the scallops were well prepared, but not mind blowing. The brussels sprouts were honestly the best part of the meal. Along with the kid's meal, the total bill was ~150 USD. Long story short, the view was great, but I would not return for the food.

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  4. Alex

    Edmonton

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat with the ocean all around you.

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    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic lunch service food was great!!! Thank you so much.

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  6. Erin

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Super bummed. I hadn't been to Schooners in years, and the last time I went it was one of the 'nicer' restaurants in Monterey. It had a pretty dining room with gorgeous views and it was a great place for a special occasion. I wish I would have done my research because that Schooners is no more. They've completely remodeled. Schooners is now the 'casual' family friendly restaurant inside the hotel and apparently Coastal Kitchen is their new upscale restaurant. So, we were disappointed when we checked in at schooners for a birthday celebration. Then we were seated outside at the one table that had a pole obstructing the view, by a table of screaming kids. The decor was a mess. Bright yellow doors, red and blue tile, yellow chairs.. It was gaudy and cheap looking. And the food was fine but not great. The burrata app was good, the salmon was bland. The short rib was good but the garnishes didn't match and were hodgepodge of random flavors. We were leasantly surprised by the Lemon Verbena creme brulee. Our server was friendly and attentive. The hosts seemed like they didn't want to be there. Probably won't go back. Might try Coastal Kitchen next time.

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  7. RobertS

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Schooners is our go to eatery. The staff is wonderful, especially Roxanne, Gaudin, Marsha, Zab, and Caitlin. We recommend Schooners without reservation.

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  8. Daryl

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lost our reservation time when requested outside table due to COVID and over 65 years old. Lost the reservation request for outside table. Not good.

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  9. Amy

    San Joaquin

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Rebekah was an excellent and attentive server. Sole entree was good. Ciopino was good, the broth was the best part. The view on the patio was wonderful. Front of the house staff unfortunately made the experience not worth the $200 we spent. As a result, will not be back.

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  10. Luis

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome ambience, service ok. Hostess indifferent.

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FAQs

Schooners Monterey is rated 4.5 stars by 2962 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 60 times today
Google Map for Schooners Monterey

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel at 400 Cannery Row in Monterey CA.
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Rotondo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 372-2628
  • Private party facilities
    The Monterey Plaza's ten conference and banquet rooms provide more than 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space that can accommodate groups for meetings, conferences, banquets and private parties. In addition, the Hotel's grand outdoor Plaza can host events.
  • Private party contact
    Kui Maluki: (831) 372-2628
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