Dining

Downtown Old Monterey's newest restaurant, Rice and Roots, has opened at 422 Tyler Street serving fresh, authentic Vietnamese cuisine with modern touches.

From savory pho to flavorful rice dishes and delicious bahn mi sandwiches, every dish is made with love. You'll also find a variety of hot and iced tea, coffee, and boba drinks. Open daily, 11am-8pm.

Manasiri's Crepes and Sandwiches now proudly serves Zum Zum Tea at 321 Alvarado Street. Zum Zum is a local, family-run tea company offering a wide array of farm-to-cup teas from around the world.

Stop by and try Lavender Earl Gray black tea, Citrus De-Stress green tea, or herbal tea blends like Carrot Ginger Curcuma, Fruit Medley, or Risky 'Biscus.

It's the season for hot cross buns! At Ad Astra, we make ours with dried fruit soaked in Earl Grey tea with cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and clove, finished with an orange-honey glaze.

Baked fresh daily at 479 Alvarado Street.

The Coastal Roots Hospitality Group - including Montrio restaurant at 414 Calle Principal - has designated Monterey County Film Commission as the nonprofit recipient of its Pick It Up - Pay It Forward Program for April 2025.

When you order takeout food from Montrio , 10% of your order will automatically be donated to this nonprofit organization which promotes our county to the film industry. (Offer doesn't apply to delivery orders.)

Freedom Bakery is offering Easter Cookie Gift Boxes! Delight your friends and family with delicious Easter cookies, including a wide selection of our delicious shortbread photo cookies , for $24 a box.

Gift boxes are available for purchase at Freedom Bakery's booth at the Old Monterey Farmers Market , or you can call us and place an order for pick up at our Monterey Boutique. Learn more.

Stokes Adobe introduces our newest menu item: Mediterranean-inspired seared octopus served with olive tapenade, nduja aioli, Marcona almonds, fresh oregano, and a burst of Meyer lemon.

Stokes Adobe restaurant and bar, located at 500 Hartnell Street, is open daily for dinner and happy hour.