Monterey's Breathtaking Oceanview Restaurants

📍 Just under 2 hours from the Bay Area, the coastal town of Monterey is the perfect weekend escape! ✅ Schooners Monterey (Top Pick!) This Italian seafood spot changes its menu for breakfast/lunch/dinner. Must-orders: Seafood Tower: Jumbo shrimp, ultra-fresh oysters 🦪 & mussels ✅ Old Fisherman Grotto The wharf location wins for its hidden-menu "Seafood Ship"—a massive platter with: 2 grilled lobsters. Salmon & tuna🦐 Shrimp & scallops. Veggies & rice. Bonus: Dessert trolley with Instagram-worthy selections! 🍝 Fisher Hooper Same brand, bayfront location. Best for: Seafood pasta (reliable).Outdoor seating with wave sounds. Skip: Fried calamari & raw shrimp (overpriced) 🍝 El Torito Mexican with killer views near the aquarium. Great for:Budget-friendly large portions. Quick meals before/after sightseeing. Oceanfront booths at sunset 🌀 Troya Turkish Delight & Baklava A sensory adventure! The jewel-toned dessert case displays: Free samples of ultra-sweet treats (like "Turkish nougat"). Baklava boxes to mix-and-match flavors #BayAreaLife #MontereyEats #TurkishDesserts