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Sea Otter is coming up... which for me means bread bowls full of clam chowder on the pier and In-n-Out. One of the coolest parts of going to all these races for me was eating new food and finding new local spots to get thy grub on. I know I can't be the only rider excited about food... care to share your favorite greasy spoon, diner, or whatever with the rest of us?
For anyone road tripping in, what's your regular stops for food? Where's the place to be for food in and around Monterey?
Just for kicks, here's this photo:
For anyone road tripping in, what's your regular stops for food? Where's the place to be for food in and around Monterey?
Just for kicks, here's this photo:
We really enjoyed it last year!
570 Munras Avenue
Monterey, CA 93940
Super good food
R.G. Burger is good (also right around the corner from Peet's coffee in case you need a recharge)
For good Mexican, hit up Baldemiro's at the top of Fremont in Seaside. The place is a total dive, but the food is killer.
Pizza My Heart in the Del Monte Center Mall, I'm a big fan of their pesto pie.
Great sushi at Sushi By the Bay on Fremont.
If you're looking for something a little more upscale, check out the Fish House on Del Monte Blvd. (will probably require reservations).
Off the hook sushi- go to Crystal Fish in monterey on Lighthouse: http://crystalfishsushi.com/
For awesome hard core mexican food, hit up Mi Tierra market in Seaside: 1000 Broadway Avenue, Seaside, CA
Best steak sandwich EVER- El Palmar in Marina next to Mortimer's. Don't ask me if any of the other food is good, I have no clue because it's impossible not to want to order a steak sandwich from there. 3102 Del Monte Boulevard
Marina, CA 93933
gotta hit up papa chevos on fremont st in seaside!!
Papa Chano's on Alvarado has good mexican food.
Pizza My Heart at the Del Monte Center has GREAT pizza. The Chipotle just down from it isn't bad at all.
The Myo frozen yogurt joint on Alvarado is really good.
In-n-Out Burger in Salinas.
Casa Bodega liquor store actually makes some pretty legit mexican food, mainly to go stuff.
There are plenty of other places, but those are my favorites.
Here's something you may not yet be aware of: All over Monterey County, you get a discount on Thursdays--including April 14, SOC Opening Day, just because you ride a bike. That includes over 140 restaurants, plus wineries, museums, hotels, hostel, and more.
These places have been hand-picked by a local as the best businesses and organizations to lead the HER Helmet Thursdays project. They include a variety of price ranges, and they are located all over Monterey County.
They all give discounts on Thursdays, year-round, to males and females who ride their bikes. To get the discount, bike there, then walk in with your bike helmet and mention HER Helmet Thursdays. For lodging places, there are different arrangements: don't have to bike there, just BYOB (bike) or rent one for a day or longer from any Monterey County shop.
What's HER? H=Hotels, E=Educational and Entertainment venues, and R=Restaurants; and related places, too. HER also stands for Ma Earth, who benefits from more people pedaling.
So...when you're looking for good restaurants, start by checking out the HER Helmet Thursdays participants. And from there, check out the HER Helmet Thursdays spots that have further been identified as winners by the Monterey County Weekly's annual "Best of" readers poll: http://marilynch.com/blog/bike-to-the-best-of-monterey-county-2011-her-…
Welcome to Monterey County!
720 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
Ph: 831-373-1884
Curly's BBQ on Fremont in Seaside was excellent.
Turtle Bay taqueria is also good
About to go check out RG burger in Monterey.
We came up from San Diego.
Michaels, one of the best Mexican hole in the wall places to eat.
House burrito was SO GOOD!!!!!!!
Thanks Dude.
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