Wallet feeling a little pinched? Monterey County's restaurants come to the rescue! Many restaurants in the area have rolled out special deals for the budget-conscious visitor. Every restaurant on this list offers a full meal for under $20. Still too rich for your blood? Refer to the "Super Savers" section for restaurants offering meals under $10.
Carmel | |
Jack London's Grill & Taproom | Jack's Lunch Box |
Del Rey Oaks | |
Tarpy's Roadhouse | Recession Meal Deals! Lunch |
Marina | |
Kula Ranch Island Steakhouse | Wiki Wiki Lunch $9.95 |
| Wild Thyme Deli & Cafe 445 Reservation Road 831-884-2414 | Breakfast and Lunch |
Monterey | |
| Chipotle 500 Del Monte Center 831-641-9353 | |
| Jose's Mexican Bar and Grill 638 Wave Street 831-655-4419 | Lunch Specials |
| P.F. Chang's China Bistro 1200 Del Monte Center 831-375-0143 | Lunch Bowls |
| Paris Bakery Cafe 271 Bonifacio Place 831-646-1620 | Breakfast or Lunch |
| Pizza My Heart 630 Del Monte Center 831-656-9400 | |
| Willy's Smokehouse 95 Prescott Ave. 831-372-8880 | $6.95 Lip Smackin' Lunches, $9.95 Smokin' Dinners, Bones & Brew available Monday-Friday 3:30-6:30pm |
Big Sur | |
Big Sur Lodge Restaurant | |
| Ripplewood Resort Restaurant Highway One 831-667-2242 | Breakfast and Lunch |
Carmel | |
Brophy's Tavern | |
| Flaherty's Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill Dolores and 6th | Lunch |
Il Fornaio | Lunch |
| Merlot Bistro Ocean and Lincoln 831-624-5659 | Super Bird Dinners $14.50 |
Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant & Patisserie | Lunch Brunch |
| Rio Grill 101 Crossroads Blvd. 831-625-5436 | Lunch |
Village Corner Restaurant | Lunch |
Del Rey Oaks | |
Tarpy's Roadhouse | Recession Meal Deals! Dinner |
Monterey | |
| Abalonetti Seafood Trattoria 57 Fisherman's Wharf 831-373-1851 | Lunch |
| Bullwacker's Restaurant and Pub 653 Cannery Row 831-373-1353 | |
| California Pizza Kitchen 1100 Del Monte Center 831-375-4975 | |
| Crazy Horse Restaurant at the Bay Park Hotel 1425 Munras Ave. 800-338-3564 | Dinner Specials Monday-Thursday $19.95 |
| The Crown and Anchor 150 W. Franklin St. 831-649-6496 | |
| Esteban Restaurant at Casa Munras 700 Munras Ave. 831-375-2411 | |
| Hula's Island Grill 622 Lighthouse Avenue 831-655-4852 | |
| John Pisto's Whaling Station 763 Wave Street 831-373-3778 | Good Old Days Menu $19.95 |
| Jose's Mexican Bar and Grill 638 Wave Street 831-655-4419 | |
| Lallapalooza Restaurant 474 Alvarado St. 831-645-9036 | Bar menu |
| The Mucky Duck 479 Alvarado St. 831-655-3031 | Salad, Sandwich and Pasta OR Half-Price Wednesdays |
| Rappa's Seafood Restaurant 101 Fisherman's Wharf 831-372-7562 | Lunch Specials |
| Rosine's Restaurant 434 Alvarado St. 831-375-1400 | |
| The Sardine Factory 701 Wave Street 831-373-3775 | 4 Course Prix Fixe Lounge Menu $17.95 |
Trailside Café and Coffee House | Lunch and Breakfast |
| TusCa Ristorante 1 Old Golf Course Road 831-657-6675 | Lunch |
Moss Landing | |
Moss Landing Cafe | |
| The Whole Enchilada Moss Landing Road at Highway One 831-633-3038 | Breakfast and Lunch |
Pacific Grove | |
Fandango Restaurant | Lunch |
| Taste Bistro 1199 Forest Avenue #5 831-655-0324 | Lunch |
Salinas | |
The Steinbeck House | Lunch |
Seaside | |
Jose's Mexican Bar and Grill | Dinner |