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Watch otters play outside the bay-view windows at this floating seafood kitchen on the
wharf. Stick with the classics like creamy clam chowder, grilled sand dabs and jumbo crab
club sandwiches. Reservations strongly recommended. Ring the bell to let them know
you've arrived.
Drinking & Nightlife
Prowl downtown's Alvarado St, touristy Cannery Row and locals-only Lighthouse Ave for
more watering holes.
A Taste of Monterey
WINE BAR
11am-7pm Sun-Wed, to 8pm Thu-Sat)
Sample medal-winning Monterey County wines from as far away as the Santa Lucia High-
lands while soaking up dreamy sea views, then peruse thoughtful exhibits on barrel-mak-
ing and cork production.
East Village Coffee Lounge
CAFE, LOUNGE
6am-late Mon-Fri,
from 7am Sat & Sun; )
Downtown coffee shop on a busy corner brews with fair-trade, organic beans. At night, it
pulls off a big-city lounge vibe with film, open-mic and live-music nights and an all-im-
portant booze license.
Crown & Anchor
PUB
At this basement British pub, the first thing you'll notice is the red plaid carpeting, then
the plentiful draft beers and single-malt scotches, not to mention damn fine fish-and-chips.
Cannery Row Brewing Co
BAR
11am-midnight
Sun-Thu, to 2am Fri & Sat)