5 Sun-Seeking Spots for a Summer Bite in Monterey

Summer in Monterey is famously misunderstood. If you come here expecting tropical beach weather, the July fog will give you a swift reality check. We have a saying around here: the coldest winter you’ll ever spend is summer on the Central Coast.

Dining Guides, Seasonal GuideArvia GlassJune 30, 2026Summer, Monterey Restaurants, Outdoor Dining, Summer Restaurant Patios, Downtown Monterey, Cannery Row, California Travel, Monterey Travel, Local Favorites, Foodie Guide, Central Coast, Things to Do, Hidden GemsComment

MBFT Insider: Favorite Recipes from Famous Monterey Kitchens

Monterey Bay Food Tours maintains an inside track to our amazing food partners, from the terrific stops on our food tour to the folks who hand make the goodies in our giftable totes.

For the most treasured digital souvenir around, read on to discover a treasured recipe straight from one of the best restaurants in Monterey.

Monterey Cuisine, Chef Insights, Local Eateries, Recipe Shares, Foodie FavoritesMBFT Guest BloggerMarch 19, 2024Alta Bakery, Ben Spungin, Monterey Restaurants, Food Tour Delights, Historic Eats, Gourmet Recipes, Culinary Creativity, Local Ingredients, Monterey Bay Food Tours, Foodie SouvenirsComment

Taste of Monterey: A Culinary Walk Through 6 Top Restaurants in Historic Downtown Monterey

Discover new and old favorites up and down one of the prettiest downtowns in California with this list of top 6 restaurants in historic downtown Monterey.

Monterey Dining Historic, Monterey Dining, Historic Downtown, Alvarado Street, Culinary ToursMBFT Guest BloggerMarch 13, 2024Alta Bakery Toribashi Revival Ice Cream Rosine’s Crown and Anchor Cibo Monterey Restaurants Food Tour Highlights Local Eats Culinary Guide, Alta Bakery, Toribashi, Revival Ice Cream, Rosine’s, Crown and Anchor, Cibo, Monterey Restaurants, Food Tour Highlights, Local Eats, Culinary GuideComment

Best Brunch Spots Around Monterey Bay: 5 Local Favorites

Searching for the best brunch around Monterey Bay? We've rounded up five of our favorite local spots, from Pacific Grove and Old Monterey to Seaside, Marina, and Salinas. Whether you're visiting for the weekend or you're a local, these brunch destinations are well worth the trip.

Dining Guides, Seasonal GuideCasey, MBFT Owner/FounderSeptember 26, 2019Monterey Bay Brunch, Brunch, Breakfast, Monterey Restaurants, Pacific Grove Restaurants, Seaside Restaurants, Marina Restaurants, Salinas restaurants, Local favorites, Outdoor dining, Weekend getawayComment