The Monarch Pub and Restaurant 617 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

"I walked in the last day of my work trip and wish it was the first. Was greeted immediately after walking in asking if I'd been taken care of yet, then given a table right away. Amy gave me a menu and took my drink order while I figured out what I wanted to eat. Lee approached me next asking if I'd been helped and offered suggestions for food and answered all my questions. I had my drink before I knew what I wanted to eat! Amazing cohesiveness here, I wish I'd found this spot on the first day of my trip. I'll definitely come back to the area and when I do, Monarch is #1 on my list!"

"I had a wonderful experience at the Monarch Pub & Restaurant in Pacific Grove. This charming spot exudes a cozy and inviting atmosphere that I absolutely adore. To begin my meal, I opted for the mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. They were perfectly crispy and gooey, accompanied by a delicious dipping sauce. For the main course, I decided to try the Monarch's Classic Apple Salad. Even though I'm not particularly fond of blue cheese, the friendly staff gladly accommodated my request to swap it out for feta cheese. With the addition of balsamic dressing, bacon bits, mixed greens, apples, dried cranberries, and candied pecans, every bite was a delightful explosion of flavors. I really enjoyed it! I chose to sit outside by the fire, which made for a lovely evening ambiance. The service at the Monarch Pub & Restaurant was top-notch and the entire dining experience left me satisfied. The food was beyond delicious, and the attentive staff made sure everything went smoothly. Overall, if you ever find yourself in Pacific Grove, I highly recommend visiting this cute little spot. The Monarch Pub & Restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere, delectable dishes, and excellent service."

"We stopped in for a refreshment and a snack. Expansive patio. Despite arriving at shift change the service was quite good. We order the calamari 4.5/5 and fried artichoke 4.5/5. Both very good and large portions. Good beer, wine, and cocktail options."

"Fresh ingredients, cold beer mixed with great service in a Pub atmosphere makes for a great dining experience. The batter was thin and crispy on both the fish and prawns and the mushy peas were the perfect consistency served nice and hot."

"My first time at The Monarch Pub and it didn’t disappoint! I tried their fish and chip and the fish was excellent, not over cooked as many pubs deep fry it too much and their batter was tasty. My husband ordered their Club Sandwich and he thought it was delicious/fresh sourdough. The outdoor patio was warm enough to eat outside with their large propane gas fire pit. It was be windy and chilly in Monterey county so don’t forget to bring a sweatshirt. Friendly waitstaff made the dinner enjoyable."