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About Jacks Monterey at Portola Hotel, monterey california

About

JACKS MONTEREY RESTAURANT

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.

 


HOURS OF OPERATION

Breakfast

6:30am to 10:30am

Dinner

4pm to 10pm

Friday & Saturday Bar Only

10pm to 11pm

HOLIDAY HOURS

HOLIDAY HOURS

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024
Breakfast: 6:30am to 10:30am 
Dinner: 4pm to 10pm

Christmas Day, December 25, 2024
Breakfast: 6:30am to 10:30am 
Dinner: 3pm to 8pm 
Jacks Bar - Drinks Only: 8pm to 9pm 

New Year's Eve, December 31, 2024
Breakfast: 6:30am to 10:30am 
Dinner: 4pm to 12:30am

New Year's Day, January 1, 2025
Breakfast: 6:30am to 10:30am 
Dinner: 4pm to 10pm

Jacks Breakfast

Breakfast Redefined

Jacks Monterey inside the Portola Hotel & Spa offers breakfast daily. Enjoy Buttermilk Pancakes, Omelets, Classic Eggs Benedict and more. Pair your favorite breakfast selection with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa as you relax in the tree-lined atrium or fire side by Jacks fireplace. 
Outdoor Dining On Jacks Terrace at Portola Hotel, monterey California

OUTDOOR DINING ON JACKS TERRACE

Enjoy outdoor dining on Jacks Terrace behind the Portola Hotel & Spa. With living walls, bistro lighting, fire pits, and comfortable seating, Jacks outdoor terrace is the perfect place to enjoy local cuisine, award-winning wines and Monterey coastal breezes.

Jacks Terrace menu includes Tempura Calamari, Hummus & Organic Veggies, Mini Kobe Beef Sliders, and more. Jacks pet-friendly terrace is now open from 4pm to 10pm.*

*Hours are subject to change without notice. Jacks Terrace is available for private events. 
 

 

Wine Spectator Award Of Excellence at Portola Hotel, monterey California

WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Jacks Monterey's wine program has been awarded the Wine Spectator's 2024 Award of Excellence for eight years running. Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards identify restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, fit their cuisine, and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.

Monterey Bay Sea Otter

Ocean Friendly Dining

At Jacks Monterey, we are proud to be a recognized leader in our community, committed to environmental sustainability through our participation in the Surfrider Foundation's Ocean Friendly Restaurant Program. As part of our dedication to reducing plastic pollution, we actively implement sustainable practices that prioritize the health of our oceans and local ecosystems. From eliminating single-use plastics and using eco-friendly packaging to sourcing responsibly and reducing food waste, we are focused on making a positive impact. By supporting the Surfrider Foundation's mission, we ensure that every meal served at Jacks Monterey contributes to a cleaner, healthier planet for generations to come.