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March 2024 by Bo Han Zhu
Amazing food and service. You have to get a seat outside with their fireplaces - the atmosphere is amazing by the ocean. Everything tasted incredible, for me it was the wild mushrooms they used. Our server Chris was wonderful too! Really looking forward to coming back.
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March 2024 by austin woodin
Fun place for a great meal with a great atmosphere.
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March 2024 by Toni
Amazing! Food. Service. Atmosphere! View!
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February 2024 by Rajandeep Dhariwal
The Bench offers a dining experience that promises stunning views of the majestic Monterey Bay and Pebble Beach. However, my recent visit left me torn between the enchanting ambiance and the underwhelming fare.Let's start with the positives. The outdoor seating area, overlooking the waters of the Monterey Bay, is nothing short of mesmerizing. The ambiance alone deserves high praise.Now on to the food. Despite the anticipation of a delicious meal, the reality fell short of expectations. I got the Charred Avocado salad, a seemingly simple yet satisfying choice but what arrived at my table was a disappointment. Don't let the looks deceive you. The salad pictured below was a beauty smothered in chunky grains of salt, overpowering all the freshness and flavor. Considering the hefty price tag of nearly $30, the lackluster quality of the salad left a sour taste in my mouth. If it weren't for the excessive saltiness and the exorbitant prices, I would have easily given The Bench a perfect 5/5 rating.
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February 2024 by Alfredo Brizuela
Beautiful views! Service is 5 star. Food is a little pricey, but you will get what you pay for. My party of 5 ordered different plates and we couldn't find one negative thing. Drinks were tasty and made with love. We sat on the inside near the window with a bay view. You are able to sit outside as well, but it was a little cold when we visited. I would return
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February 2024 by DM
So, my husband and our visiting friends went there for my birthday on a very warm weekend, looking forward to a wonderful lunch sitting outside enjoying the beautiful views. However, once we got there, we found out that they do not have any umbrellas for the outdoor tables. Seriously? Then we were curtely informed that we CANNOT change tables once seated. EVER. It was at least 84° out, no breeze, and we would have probably all gotten sunstroke. . . So we sat inside where it was still too warm, cuz no AC, and enjoyed our meal. Our waiter was very nice, and the food good. However, it's months later and I'm still wondering. Why no umbrellas?? Clint? Hello? Anyone? Is there a city ordnance making umbrellas illegal???
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January 2024 by rajat kabra
Decent food with amazing ambiance. The server was awesome and suggested us items to order and pair.
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January 2024 by Priti Singh
This place is so amazing if you are planning a visit to the 17 mile drive and want to end your day with some beautiful views.The pizzas were okay, we got the Margherita and pepperoni.
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January 2024 by Loki
If you’re on the 17-mile drive, do not skip this place! The food, service, atmosphere were all amazing. It was really nice sitting outdoors with such a beautiful view of the Bay.I highly recommend the mussels, they were some of the freshest and tastiest mussels I have ever had! (not pictured, devoured too quickly)The food can get a little pricey, but we were able to offset part of the cost of the meal with the entrance ticket (ask your server for details)
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January 2024 by Manasi D
Went in there on Sunday afternoon - there was waiting to seat outdoors but indoors by the windows was available. We orders some drinks they were nice, service was good too!Ordered flatbread and cauliflower naan sandwich which was both good and- surprised how good vegetarian sandwich tastes, pepperoni flatbread was a little salty for our taste. Staff was very good! Restaurant is located inside the lodge hotel, you need to park at the pebble beach visitor centre and then it’s just down the stairs from there. Restaurant overlooks the ocean and golf course, nice scenic spot with genuinely good food and service.
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January 2024 by Jennifer G.
Had the best salad of my life here. The pizza & sandwich are unremarkable. But the pear carpaccio salad is worth noting & a must try!! Good views & great service.
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January 2024 by Steve Wilks
Don’t miss this. Great food, friendly efficient service, and spectacular view of the course. Ask about the soup of the day. If it’s a soup you usually enjoy, try it, you’ll love it. Oh, Lavender lemon drop cocktail was delicious.Kid-friendliness: Kids are plentiful and welcome, but well behaved.
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January 2024 by Jamie Arcangel
Casual vibe, food is excellent and on point. Diverse menu. Highly recommend.
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January 2024 by Dana Bishara
The food is good, however, the service is slow, and the place is loud.
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January 2024 by Jason (FrequentFlyerJ)
Food is very delicious! Expensive, but expected for the location and quality. Service can be a bit lagging, which is surprising considering that they are always busy.
