Best Restaurants (2012)
Best of 2012
Around Town
Best scandal, surf spot, place to eavesdrop and more.
Arts, Entertainment, Nightlife
Best clubs, bartenders, local artist, band and more.
Restaurants
Best restaurants by city, cheap eats and best restaurant of the county!
Specialty Foods
Best coffee shop, best bakery and more.
Shopping and Services
Best places to shop, best plumber and more.
Editor's Picks
Our picks for the sometimes less obvious winners.
- Best New Restaurant (2012) Restaurant 1833
- Best Restaurant More Than 10 Years Old (2012) The Sardine Factory
- Best Restaurant - Big Sur (2012) Nepenthe
- Best Restaurant - Carmel (2012) Cantinetta Luca
- Best Restaurant - Carmel Valley (2012) Cafe Rustica
- Best Restaurant - Marina (2012) Kula Ranch Island Steakhouse
- Best Restaurant - Monterey (2012) Montrio Bistro
- Best Restaurant - North County (2012) Phil’s Fish Market
- Best Restaurant - Pebble Beach (2012) Roy’s
- Best Restaurant - Salinas (2012) Gino’s Fine Italian Food
- Best Restaurant - Sand City (2012) Sweet Elena’s Bakery
- Best Restaurant in Monterey County / Best Restaurant Pacific Grove / Best Seafood Restaurant / Best Sustainable Restaurant (2012) Passionfish
- Best Restaurant More Than 10 Years Old / Best Wine List (2012) The Sardine Factory
- Best Restaurant - Big Sur / Best Outdoor Dining (2012) Nepenthe
- Best Restaurant - Carmel (2012) Cantinetta Luca
- Best Restaurant - Marina (2012) Kula Ranch Island Steakhouse
- Best Restaurant - Monterey (2012) Montrio Bistro
- Best Restaurant - North County (2012) Phil’s Fish Market
- Best Restaurant - Pebble Beach (2012) Roy’s
- Best Restaurant - Sand City (2012) Sweet Elena’s Bakery
Fishwife At Asilomar Beach
Pacific Grove