Jacks Monterey offers a refreshing dining experience in downtown Monterey. Enjoy globally-inspired traditions of California Cultural Cuisine, emphasizing local ingredients and fresh seafood. Led by Executive Chef Carl Ashurst, the kitchen at our Monterey Bay restaurant offers dishes that highlight the local flavors of Monterey County. With a design that echoes our beautiful surroundings, our Monterey restaurant offers a sophisticated atmosphere—that's never pretentious.
Breakfast: 6:30am to 10:30am
Dinner: 4pm to 10pm
Friday & Saturday Bar Only: 10pm to 11pm
Jacks Monterey at Portola Hotel & Spa offers a refreshing dining experience. Our downtown Monterey restaurant features globally inspired California Cultural Cuisine, emphasizing local ingredients and high-quality seafood. With Executive Chef Carl Ashurst at the helm, our Monterey Bay restaurant offers a menu that showcase local, sustainable ingredients. The cuisine highlights the flavors of fresh meats and produce sourced from purveyors found throughout Monterey County.
Designed to echo the beautiful surrounding landscape, Jacks Monterey offers an atmosphere that is sophisticated—never pretentious. Our ocean-friendly Monterey restaurant is a proud participant of the Surfrider Foundation and Blue Zone Project Approved. Jacks features a bar, fireplace seating, and outdoor dining on the pet-friendly terrace. Experience a refined yet relaxed eatery in the heart of Monterey.
October
This October, Jacks Monterey and Peter B’s are raising a glass for a great cause. For every Non-alcoholic Ritual Margarita or Pink Panther Lemon Drop sold during the month, we’ll donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County, helping support local individuals and families impacted by breast cancer.
Enjoy pet-friendly outdoor dining on Jacks Terrace, located behind the Portola Hotel & Spa, where you'll find a relaxed atmosphere with living walls, bistro lighting, and cozy fire pits. Don't miss live music every Friday from 6PM to 9PM. It's the perfect place to enjoy local cuisine, award-winning wines, and the Monterey coastal breeze—with your furry friend by your side.
Jacks Monterey and the Spa on the Plaza offer the perfect date night package with a 50-minute couples massage followed by a pre-fixe dinner for two. Enjoy a relaxing aromatherapy massage and delicious local cuisine at Jacks Monterey.
For more information or to book this package, contact the Spa on the Plaza at (831) 647-9000 or [email protected].
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Jacks Monterey is offering a three-course Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 3pm to 9pm. Gather with your family and friends under the tree-lined atrium and pair your meal with award-winning wines while we create a Thanksgiving evening to remember!
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 8:30am to 11:30am
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 8:30am to 11:30am
Santa Claus is coming to town with The Peninsula Harmony Company Trio Carolers! Join us for breakfast at our Monterey restaurant and enjoy Jacks Monterey’s most popular morning offerings, including Buttermilk Pancakes, Classic Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, Mimosas, and more.
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 6pm to 8pm
Would it be a holiday season without the Mean Green One at Jacks Monterey? Don’t worry this grouchy, curmudgeon friend won’t try to steal your holiday spirit! Meet the Mean Green One at Peter B's & Jacks Monterey inside the Portola Hotel & Spa as he strolls through the dining room.
Saturday, November 29 | 5pm to 8pm
Santa Claus is coming to town! This year, Saint Nick will be available for dinner on Saturday, November 29, from 5pm to 8pm, to say hello to our guests and take photos at your leisure.
Pair dinner at Jacks Monterey with an evening at the Golden State Theater in downtown Monterey. Show your Jacks server your same-day show ticket to enjoy a 20% off food. Reservations are recommended.
Located near the iconic Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row, Jacks Monterey is the perfect place to start your day with a delicious breakfast in Monterey, CA. With natural light and live trees, our downtown Monterey restaurant offers a relaxed coastal setting for an intimate breakfast or dinner and drinks with friends.
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