13 Best Restaurants for People Watching in Marina

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. NORA'S

4.8

Exceptional(433)

$$$$

• Comfort Food • Carmel

Booked 53 times today

This place was amazing! Their service was fantastic and the food was truly a 10/10 ! The spicy creamy rigatoni is a must have

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2. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

4.1

Excellent(35)

$$$$

• Gastro Pub • Monterey

We went with a large group and the food and beer were great. I am picky and this place delivered. Try the lamb burger!

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3. Village Corner California Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(170)

$$$$

• Bistro • Carmel

Booked 2 times today

Second time here and not disappointed…..great Bloody Mary with a lot of garnish. Sat next to the fire table nd it was lovely. Ordered soup and shared a sandwich and the sandwich was served when the soup was almost finished..no waiting between courses. The staff makes you feel welcomed …of course we will be back…

4. Augustine

4.5

Awesome(406)

$$$$

• Californian • Santa Clara

Booked 22 times today

Zoe did a terrific job as our server - our first time but won't be our last!

5. JOEY Valley Fair

4.7

Exceptional(1642)

$$$$

• American • Santa Clara

Booked 217 times today

My dinner experience was great! Joey’s has always been a go-to spot for my husband and I. Tonight, we had Sadia as our server, and she was absolutely wonderful! Great service always makes the experience that much better. Would I go back? Heck yes! Definitely recommend!

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6. Alter Ego Cocktail Club

4.8

Exceptional(138)

$$$$

• Lounge • San Jose

Booked 16 times today

The drinks were amazing and the food too! We had a great time here. The ambience was great, there was great music but still able to have a conversation without having to shout. Planning to come back, I really loved this place

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7. Orchard City Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(880)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Campbell

Booked 43 times today

Everything was delicious & we had great service! We would definitely return

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8. Low Tide Bar and Grill - La Bahia Hotel & Spa

4.0

Excellent(108)

$$$$

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 7 times today

We had coconut shrimp, pizza, and adult beverages. Great evening!

9. Ideal Bar & Grill

3.9

Excellent(308)

$$$$

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 6 times today

Celebrated my daughter’s birthday and it was just such a nice experience for me and my family starting with the ambience, the location which was close to the boardwalk and overall dining experience, it was excellent. One of the best clam chowder I’ve tasted so far. Really good selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. We enjoyed their oysters, ceviche, New York steak, calamari, seafood platter to name a few. Make sure to tell the waiter if you are there to celebrate a birthday and they will greet you with a song. We will definitely come back for a special occasion.

A photo of Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside restaurant

10. Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

4.4

Awesome(516)

$$$$

• Californian • Aptos

Booked 4 times today

Great. Birthday dinner for a friend yummy food and drinks.

Best Restaurants for People Watching in Marina

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. NORA'S

2. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

3. Village Corner California Bistro

4. Augustine

5. JOEY Valley Fair

6. Alter Ego Cocktail Club

7. Orchard City Kitchen

8. Low Tide Bar and Grill - La Bahia Hotel & Spa

9. Ideal Bar & Grill

10. Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

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