Cheap Eats in Carmel/Monterey

3894 · 06-04-2009, 07:31 AM

I'll be in Carmel for a day with the hubbo and Daughter #2 (who is 16). Do you have any inexpensive but good recommendations?

Also, tell me Point Lobos isn't one of the parks that's closed.

blueerica · 06-04-2009, 07:48 AM

Oh, Brad?

He showed BTD and me a great little place to get chowder that didn't seem expensive at all. Not one of those fancy-schmancy over-priced Cannery Row restaurants, but had fantastic chowder.

Alex · 06-04-2009, 08:14 AM

Define inexpensive.

3894 · 06-04-2009, 08:23 AM

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Define inexpensive.

Per person, including beverage. Now, I am not on a strict budget but I just would rather spend the money on other stuff. So here's my guesstimate on inexpensive, CA style:

Breakfast - $6 or under

Lunch - $8 or under

Dinner - $12 or under

I'm happy if it's less and less happy if it's more.

BarTopDancer · 06-04-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

Oh, Brad?

He showed BTD and me a great little place to get chowder that didn't seem expensive at all. Not one of those fancy-schmancy over-priced Cannery Row restaurants, but had fantastic chowder.

Brad... paging Brad....

It was delicious and close to the aquarium.

Andrew · 06-04-2009, 10:08 AM

Here are my Carmel and Monterey restaurant reviews; I hope they help!

Alex · 06-04-2009, 10:28 AM

I asked a coworker who lives their part time for some cheap recommendations but everything she sent me is above your price range, though short of fast food options I don't know that I've ever had breakfast in a restaurant for $6/person with drink.

Keep in mind as well that sales tax is 8.25-8.75% depending on which town you happen to be in.

She said there are lots of good taquerias and thai/vietnamese places that are pretty good and very cheap but she doesn't actually know their names.

First Awakenings is very good for breakfast/lunch but is closer to your dinner number.

Strangler Lewis · 06-04-2009, 11:02 AM

For breakfast lunch and dinner: bread bowl with clam chowder on the pier. For dinner, add a crab cocktail.

3894 · 06-04-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

For breakfast lunch and dinner: bread bowl with clam chowder on the pier. For dinner, add a crab cocktail.

Considering my clam and crab access is typically zero, I may need to consider this seriously.

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Originally Posted by Alex

I asked a coworker who lives their part time for some cheap recommendations but everything she sent me is above your price range, though short of fast food options I don't know that I've ever had breakfast in a restaurant for $6/person with drink.

Keep in mind as well that sales tax is 8.25-8.75% depending on which town you happen to be in.

Thanks for asking, Alex. It's appreciated.

Your sales tax is horribly high.

Gemini Cricket · 06-04-2009, 12:17 PM

I like eating at Sea Harvest. It's near the aquarium. It's relatively inexpensive, but the area around the aq is pretty pricey because of all the tourists around there.

There's also a liquor store near the aquarium (across the street from the Carl's Jr.) that has a deli in the back. The food is really inexpensive and quite good. The lady that runs the place is a hoot, too.

Avoid anything on Cannery Row. Expensive!

Avoid the margaritas in Pacific Grove... it's a dry city. Their margaritas are made with wine. It doesn't taste good. Trust me.

Don't forget to visit the fabulous cheese shop in Carmel.

06-04-2009, 07:31 AM	#1
3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	Cheap Eats in Carmel/Monterey I'll be in Carmel for a day with the hubbo and Daughter #2 (who is 16). Do you have any inexpensive but good recommendations? Also, tell me Point Lobos isn't one of the parks that's closed. __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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Andrew Making Good Girls Go Bad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 734	Here are my Carmel and Monterey restaurant reviews; I hope they help! __________________ -- Andrew Just Andrew. Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes.) -- Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I asked a coworker who lives their part time for some cheap recommendations but everything she sent me is above your price range, though short of fast food options I don't know that I've ever had breakfast in a restaurant for $6/person with drink. Keep in mind as well that sales tax is 8.25-8.75% depending on which town you happen to be in. She said there are lots of good taquerias and thai/vietnamese places that are pretty good and very cheap but she doesn't actually know their names. First Awakenings is very good for breakfast/lunch but is closer to your dinner number.
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	For breakfast lunch and dinner: bread bowl with clam chowder on the pier. For dinner, add a crab cocktail. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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06-04-2009, 12:17 PM	#10
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I like eating at Sea Harvest. It's near the aquarium. It's relatively inexpensive, but the area around the aq is pretty pricey because of all the tourists around there. There's also a liquor store near the aquarium (across the street from the Carl's Jr.) that has a deli in the back. The food is really inexpensive and quite good. The lady that runs the place is a hoot, too. Avoid anything on Cannery Row. Expensive! Avoid the margaritas in Pacific Grove... it's a dry city. Their margaritas are made with wine. It doesn't taste good. Trust me. Don't forget to visit the fabulous cheese shop in Carmel.
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