This restaurant is such a gem! Every single surface was spotless and every single staff member was so attentive and professional while maintaining friendliness and warmth. The view is beyond compare, so be sure to make reservations noting a window table (though every seat has a pretty great view). The warm rosemary bread with goat cheese butter topped with lemon olive oil is stellar! I'd be remiss if I skipped the dessert; the Baked California is outstanding!!! The acoustic music Thursday through Sunday evenings provides the best relaxing environment.

What a beautiful breakfast spot. We’ve tried their breakfast burrito, waffles and frittata were great, exceptional Coffee. Friendly atmosphere.

Our bartender Damien was awesome and made for great conversation. Food here is amazing and so is the service. Good vegetarian options available. Bread was spectacular. Amazing live music.

Got a table outside with an oceanview. Incredibly attentive staff (Sharon)...Fresh seafood, intricate dishes. We ordered ceviche for appetizer, and seabass for entrée. When we visit Monterey again, we will definitely come here.

HUGE shout out to this restaurant for their attentive service and kindness. Three hours before I was going to propose to my partner, my original plans fell through and I was stuck. The restaurant really pulled together to help with a backup plan - reserved us a great table, helped calm my nerves, and were extra sweet to us. I'm so grateful. ALSO since most of you won't be proposing... the food was great and the view was beautiful! Can't recommend this place enough.

The food came so fast and it was delicious I would recommend this any day (Hotel Restaurant)

Everything about the C restaurant was amazing for both breakfast & Dinner. Whenever we are in Monterey we love staying at the Intercontinental. The ease, the excellence in service, and the abundance of amazing dishes make the C a A+. If you want to escape the craziness of the aquarium for lunch the C is the place to be. The cost is nearly the same but you can easily be seated. Where as lunch at the aquarium you are circling like buzzards to nab a table.

Had breakfast at the restaurant. Live music and great view of Monterey Bay. Wait staff was attentive and food was good. Originally I was a little hesitant about the place being too foo-foo, glad to see my fears were not justified. I ordered Ham and Eggs, what I got was what I was expecting...a hearty breakfast. (I was worried about getting dollops of egg foam, resting on a slice of potato and surrounded by ham puree.) 😆 Later that evening I was desperate for a cup of regular coffee. Not expresso or latte, just a regular cup of hot black coffee. The bar was able to come to my rescue with a cup of coffee I could take back upstairs. Really appreciated not having to run out to get a coffee.

We had ann amazing dinner for our anniversary and then two wonderful visits to the bar! Luis was so professional and definitely had great drink knowledge! One night we came in a few minutes before closing and a server said he was sorry he just clocked out but Luis took out to go desert order and was so patient and kind! This restaurant really makes the hotel. Amazing and Luis is such a great front man at the bar!

All around 5 stars. The staff here is absolutely amazing. Our family has been going here for 12 years and enjoyed the best service by Salvador. We highly recommend asking for his section. Beyond the service, the food is top notch. They have some of the best oysters you can eat in Monterey. The entrées are done to perfection with each bite better than the one before. Salvador recommended the Honey Toast dessert which was so mind blowing. Expect to pay about 50-100 per person but have one of the best dining experiences in Monterey. If Salvador isn't there ask for Devin and tell them we sent you :-). Also, the management staff, Amanda, is top of her class in guest services and can handle any situation.

Good food with high quality ingredients but small portions. When we sat down, we were asked if we wanted still or sparkling water. Forgot that tap is probably an option so we had the opportunity to accidentally enjoy a single bottle of $14 still water. 🫠 The wait staff were very efficient and our food arrived quickly. Clam chowder is pretty good taste and portion wise but the wedge salad is very small and we did not think worth the price.

We went for my birthday. The view was gorgeous, food was amazing and the cocktails were perfect. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive

Wonderful meal. Service was fantastic. Prawn cocktail was a bit on the smaller size but the presentation and flavor was fabulous. Filet was perfect (med-rare) and the off menu special was Sea Bass which was cooked and flavored to perfection. It got a bit busy towards the end our meal but I'm seriously nit picking here. Can't wait to go back.

I love this hotel and the restaurant but haven’t been back for quite awhile. The services, decor, food and drinks are still very good but it’s a bit pricey (we are on our 3rd year of COVID, everything is getting expensive, gas is $6 per gallon). I had a great dinner and would recommend it to anyone.

Excellent! This was the restaurant downstairs in our hotel. We dined as a large family group and the staff was accommodating and served us well. My family was very happy with their food orders. We plan to attend again when we visit Monterey next year. They are located a half a block from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The food was good and the environment was nice. There was a musician and we had a view of the water.

Great ambiance, clean surfaces, friendly and professional staff, delicious food, music, amazing view of the ocean. What more could you ask for? The C delivered all these and more. I can’t wait to go back.

We visited this hotel restaurant and bar for breakfast on a Saturday before visiting the aquarium. We weren't guests of the hotel but were still nicely greeted and there is a clearly marked restaurant entrance that invites you off the street. (Although I would love to stay here, the views from the restaurant are amazing and must be better from the rooms). We ordered a few simple breakfast items, coffee and a screwdriver (cheers!). All items were delicious (the breakfast potatoes are great!). The service was a bit of a wait but I'm sure it's from staffing issues and it being a busy Saturday, summer morning. Enjoy you morning, the view, and take your time and you will have a great meal here.