Love it and return often. The food and service are the best. Specials are always unique and a taste adventure. Setting is so welcoming all year long. Really a special place.

My family, friends and I have lived in Monterey for many years. I have been to Tarpy's, Rio Grill in Carmel, and Montrio more times than I can count. This particular day was a bit different from the majority of my dining experiences in the past. We, a party of three, arrived at the host station at about 12:15 on... More

My husband and I were looking for a restaurant where he could get seafood and I could get something other than seafood. The bellman at our hotel recommended this "roadhouse." After looking at a sample menu online, we decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised with the upscale atmosphere of this "roadhouse." It was beautifully decorated and... More

Seated promptly with a reservation, we enjoyed a great meal in a quiet room decorated with paintings we liked. The food was excellent, prepared to perfection. Substituions not a problem. Drinks menu on an iPad. Deserts to die for. Service above par. Then when we discovered a flat tire after leaving, with a spare but a wimpy jack, the staff... More

Twelve of us came here to celebrate the completion of the Big Sur Marathon event, and our group was given a table that as closely approximated my request as possible (near windows with lots of natural light). Our waiter was efficient and effective, and the meals were delicious (if a bit on the pricey-for-the-value side, as my $47 rack of... More

Consistently good food, service and atmosphere. I have never had a thing I dont like on the menu or a bad experience....

I liked this place and want to go back. The menu had a few surprises on it, the quality was excellent, and the atmosphere works whether you're on a date night, having a big birthday, or an important business meeting. Not sure how all of that works at once in this cozy place, but it does. Plan on $20-40 PP.

We eat here every year on our trips to the Pacific Grove / Carmel area. This time we were joined by a dear friend and her 3 & 5 year old daughters. Leave it to Tarpy's to make such a diverse group happy. Apart from customizing the kid's menu and making vegetarian mom happy, we loved the salmon and the... More

Once again We decited to return the the Monterey /Pacific Grove area for our Anniversary .. This is the Best romantic/evening out/Good food we know in this area .. They take pride in their steaks and have a wide range of good stuff .. I was looking forward to a NY steak w/cilantro butter I heard was good , But... More