Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room is one of The 11 Best Places for Southern Food in Monterey.

1. Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room

8.5
622 Lighthouse Ave (at Hoffman Ave), Monterey, CA
Restaurant · New Monterey · 119 tips and reviews

Nabeel H.Nabeel Hyatt: Walk a block from the bad food near the aquarium and eat here. Mac n Cheese is great. Drinks awesome.

JeniJeni: Jalapeño Mac and cheese is Mac and cheese with just a little bit of kick.

Libby L.Libby Lee-Egan: Jalapeño bacon Mac n cheese is great of course but I really liked the coconut cake. Moist and with just enough sweetness

Esteban is one of The 11 Best Places for Southern Food in Monterey.

2. Esteban

7.7
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
Hotel Bar · Old Monterey Business District · 21 tips and reviews

Reynolds W.Reynolds W.: MAC and cheese, Yellow tail napoleon, Brussels sprouts, potatoes bravos....Yummy!

Reynolds W.Reynolds W.: Try the anchovies! Promise, they are amazing! Mac and Cheese is also a winner! Trout with Bacon and garlic confit...tasty!

Ben B.Ben Beesley: Totally agree the prawns a la plancha are amazing! But but the MAC n cheese paired w the garbanzo been salad is feel good food!

Trader Joe's is one of The 11 Best Places for Southern Food in Monterey.

3. Trader Joe's

8.6
570 Munras Ave (Tyler St.), Monterey, CA
Grocery Store · Old Monterey Business District · 19 tips and reviews

MarniMarni: The produce selection is great, but the best is the mac and cheese.

Cristal C.Cristal Clark: Best price I've found locally for Moscato wine!

VideoZee L.VideoZee Labega: Remember to bring your own bag. (Or pay $0.25 for one of theirs.)

Montrio Bistro is one of The 11 Best Places for Southern Food in Monterey.

4. Montrio Bistro

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

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Mac & cheese with leeks

Tonia E.Tonia E: Bacon wrapped prawns are a must-try! Homemade bacon

Irina @.Irina @PasadenaViews Real Estate: Bread pudding to die for.

First Awakenings is one of The 11 Best Places for Southern Food in Monterey.

5. First Awakenings

8.7
125 Ocean View Blvd, Monterey, CA
Breakfast Spot · 131 tips and reviews

Lisa B.Lisa Brett: Try the Biscuits And Gravy With Eggs And Homefries

Jackson T.Jackson Tsai: Really great breakfast spot! Enjoy the outdoor seating!!!

Steve B.Steve B: Squirt bottles are provided to blast the pigeons to make them go away. Great fun.

Cafe Fina is one of The 11 Best Places for Southern Food in Monterey.

6. Cafe Fina

7.4
47 Fishermans Wharf #1, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Kelsi H.Kelsi High: Great service, wonderful restaurant owner, fantastic food and atmosphere! Busiest place on the wharf. Creme broulee and lobster Mac n cheese were to die for. Get fresh crab cocktail too

Jeffry M.Jeffry McGee: A great lunch spot on Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey. Great clam chowder, pizzas for the kids, fresh pasta, etc.

Jing T.Jing Tabernilla-Chambless: Must have the Tomato Caprese

Tarpy's Roadhouse is one of The 11 Best Places for Southern Food in Monterey.

7. Tarpy's Roadhouse

8.4
2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Linda B.Linda Bassett: Lovely place...won't be disappointed. Great space and interesting menu and presentation. It will be a favorite.

Kimberly A.Kimberly Allen: Beautiful outdoor atmosphere! Great place for a drink or Sunday Brunch.... Same owner as Montrio and Rio Grill!

Joe V.Joe Velasquez: Sunday Brunch - Eggs Benedict and Specials of the day !

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is one of The 11 Best Places for Southern Food in Monterey.

8. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

8.8
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Hotel · Cannery Row · 45 tips and reviews

Hamish H.Hamish Hamilton: A stunning hotel with wonderful views and great staff. I would go back in a heartbeat.

TripAdvisorTripAdvisor: Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa was named #22 hotel in the United States in TripAdvisor's 2012 Travelers' Choice Hotels awards. See TripAdvisor user reviews at Read more.

Monica T.Monica Takacs: Make sure to catch a sun rise.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of The 11 Best Places for Southern Food in Monterey.

9. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

7.8
720 Cannery Row (at Prescott Ave), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 94 tips and reviews

Donald V.Donald V: The dessert are huuuge! But very yummy ;-)

Haroldo F.Haroldo Fiuza Júnior: Welcome to the very first Bubba Gump Restaurant!!

ScreenTalker D.ScreenTalker DotOrg: New Orleans Shrimp & Bucker o'Boat Trash is a must.

Black Bear Diner is one of The 11 Best Places for Southern Food in Monterey.

10. Black Bear Diner

7.4
2450 Fremont St, Monterey, CA
Diner · 34 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron S: Corned beef hash is really good. Service is spotty but food is great as are the prices.

Andy C.Andy Cooper: WiFi Password: blackbear

BenBen: If u want a semi quiet dinner...don't come on a tuesday

Baskin-Robbins is one of The 11 Best Places for Southern Food in Monterey.

11. Baskin-Robbins

7.1
406 Lighthouse Ave (at Drake Ave), Monterey, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · New Monterey · 3 tips and reviews

Jamie J.Jamie J: ALWAYS a good idea. Everyone is friendly, quick and helpful. The ice cream variety is always on point. Best BR.

Angela O.Angela Osorio: $1 scoops on Tuesdays

Chris C.Chris Catlin: Offers a military discount.