Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room is one of The 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Monterey.

1. Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room

8.4
622 Lighthouse Ave (at Hoffman Ave), Monterey, CA
Restaurant · New Monterey · 119 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Collins: Go on a Tuesday when appetizers are $5 all night and try the spicy edamame and the wasabi mashed potatoes. Amazing!

Mike O.Mike O.: Get there before 6pm for a great happy hour drink and appetizer menu! All $5!

JennyJenny: Great happy hour, passion fruit margarita, ahi, pie, generous portion of wings (but the least good appetizer we tried). Burger patty is a bit thick but tasty & the bread is very soft and fresh

Montrio Bistro is one of The 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Monterey.

2. Montrio Bistro

8.6
414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · 61 tips and reviews

Sue H.Sue Higgins: Dinner here this week - outstanding as always. Artichoke & calamari appetizers - great local specialties. Read more.

Kimberly A.Kimberly Allen: A personal favorite.. Lots of great appetizers and small bites for happy hour ... Friendly staff who are long term employees.

MiniMEMiniME: Try the Creme Brulee - Exciting and just right! Most definitely try it!!!

Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto is one of The 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Monterey.

3. Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto

7.8
39 Fishermans Wharf (off Olivier St), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 146 tips and reviews

Sheila M.Sheila M: Talk to the person at the front who is offering samples of the chowder before you go in to eat, they will give you a coupon for a free appetizer :)

Alex L.Alex Leung: The atmosphere at night is romantic: dimly lit, with candles at each table! :). We got a calamari appetizer on the house...a surprise to us, given that we ordered an seafood appetizer platter!

Alex L.Alex Leung: Overall, great atmosphere: awesome chowder; tasty calamari appetizer; grilled sandabs were great :)

Whaling Station Steakhouse is one of The 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Monterey.

4. Whaling Station Steakhouse

8.6
765 Wave St, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · Cannery Row · 20 tips and reviews

Starla H.Starla Huchton: Call ahead for a reservation and ask for the Locals Menu! $20 for appetizer, soup, salad & entree!

Danielle V.Danielle Valimont: Rockefeller oysters are AMAZING. Make sure to order as an appetite

Josh J.Josh Johnson: If they have anything with heirloom tomatoes get it they're awesome.

Chart House Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Monterey.

5. Chart House Restaurant

8.1
444 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 31 tips and reviews

Jen D.Jen Driscoll: Get the grilled swordfish with saffron risotto omg it's amazing u have to ask for it and coco shrimp for appetizer yum!

Rex E.Rex Espiritu: Get a table toward the far end near the corner glass window for a gorgeous view by the sea! Join LandrysSelect.com membership: Chart House, Morton's, McCormick & Schmick's, Oceanaire, et al. all over!

Mike R.Mike Reid: Happy Hour - M-F 4:30 - 7:30

Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks is one of The 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Monterey.

6. Fish Hopper Seafood & Steaks

7.8
700 Cannery Row Ste K, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 164 tips and reviews

Kevin G.Kevin Gasser: The pasta with salmon is amazing!! Make reservations and ask to sit by the window. Go to bargetto winerey and you get no working fee and free appetizer. Delicious!!

Andrew L.Andrew L.: Great dungeon was crab appetizer and sautéed artichoke appetizers. Right on the water. Wait is short. Lots of tables. Our waiter was top notch

Michelle Denise P.Michelle Denise Penuliar: Happy Hour M-F 3-7. Best time to have their delicious clam chowder, small appetizers, and awesome drinks!

Sea Harvest Fish Market is one of The 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Monterey.

7. Sea Harvest Fish Market

7.7
598 Foam St, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · New Monterey · 49 tips and reviews

MicheleMichele: The BBQ oysters appetizers are absolutely delicious!!!! And I don't usually like oysters.

Shane B.Shane Barker: We had the peel and eat shrimp and they were very tasty! It was great food without the crazy prices!

Kendra S.Kendra Storm: Come early to beat the lunch crowd. Ear plugs are a good idea to those w/ sensitive hearing. Acoustics amplify everything--clanking dishes, moving tables & chairs, crying/loud kids. No patio.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of The 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Monterey.

8. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

7.7
720 Cannery Row (at Prescott Ave), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 94 tips and reviews

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth B: It's all about that cajun shrimp appetizer! ♥

Trevor B.Trevor Bodi: The Forest Seafood Feast dish was good, but if you have already had appetizers try something else, it's all breaded. Next time I'll try the Orleans dish.

Pauline T.Pauline Torres: Always lovin the shrimping dippin broth!!!! Def a must have!!!!

Great Wall is one of The 9 Best Places for Appetizers in Monterey.

9. Great Wall

7.5
724 Abrego St, Monterey, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · 8 tips and reviews

James M.James M: Check in with the Yelp mobile app and get a free appetizer.

Samir J.Samir Jain: Hot and sour soup and orange dish are fantastic. We got vegetarian catered food on request

J.R. R.J.R. Rouse: Great green beans. Nice and soicy.