Monterey Cuisine – Seafood
Monterey Cuisine invites guests into a refined coastal sanctuary where the briny aroma of freshly shucked oysters and the bright, zesty notes of citrus-marinated hamachi evoke the spirit of the Pacific. The kitchen transforms the ocean’s bounty into artful shared plates, from the indulgent warmth of golden-crusted crab cakes to the delicate, buttery textures of sashimi-grade salmon. This is a destination where sophisticated culinary technique meets a breezy, sun-drenched elegance, perfect for lingering over chilled platters and vibrant, sea-inspired fare.
110 West Main Street, Carmel IN 46032 https://montereycuisine.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Monterey Cuisine
Dairy-Free at Monterey Cuisine
Monterey Cuisine in Carmel has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame, Brussels Sprouts and Oysters on the Half. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Monterey Cuisine
Monterey Cuisine in Carmel has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Monterey Cuisine
Monterey Cuisine in Carmel has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon, Salted Caramel Creme Brulee and Key Lime Pie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Monterey Cuisine
Monterey Cuisine in Carmel has 11 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon, Lobster Mac & Cheese and Big Sur Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Monterey Cuisine
Monterey Cuisine in Carmel has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Calamari. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Monterey Cuisine
Monterey Cuisine in Carmel has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame, Earl Grey Old Fashioned and Life Changer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Monterey Cuisine
Monterey Cuisine in Carmel has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salted Caramel Creme Brulee, Key Lime Pie and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Monterey Cuisine
Monterey Cuisine in Carmel has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon, Edamame and Mussels. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Monterey Cuisine
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Voodoo Child | 68.4 g | 69.1 g |
| TNT Roll | 58 g | 51.2 g |
| Napa Valley Salad | 26.3 g | 47.6 g |
| Big Sur Burger | 52.5 g | 44.8 g |
| Seafood Risotto | 3.3 g | 42.6 g |
| Beef Ramen | 36.6 g | 40.9 g |
| Shrimp Pesto Linguine | 35.7 g | 38.9 g |
| Lobster Mac & Cheese | 78.4 g | 38.6 g |
| Porkchop | 68.7 g | 37.7 g |
| Beet & Goat Cheese Salad | 93.9 g | 34.7 g |
| Salmon Avocado Sashimi | 84.4 g | 33.9 g |
| Wedge Salad | 9 g | 29.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its inventive seafood, guests frequently recommend the excellent pecan-crusted halibut and the playful spider appetizer. Standout dishes include the refreshing Hamachi citrus sashimi and the rich, classic creme brûlée, which diners enjoy alongside bright window-side seating. Reviewers highlight the high-end dining experience as a worthwhile indulgence for those seeking flavorful, well-prepared coastal cuisine in a light-filled setting.
Menu
Raw Bar
- Oysters on the Half: East coast | West coast Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail: Jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Avocado Sashimi: Salmon, avocado, crispy onion, serrano, cilantro, ponzu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Citrus Sashimi: Yellowtail, avocado, tropical pico, spicy ponzu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Shareables
- Crab & Artichoke Dip: Castroville artichokes, jumbo lump crab, cheddar, crispy bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Egg Rolls: Avocado, sundried tomato, red onion, honey cilantro cashew sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes: Soy ginger aioli, napa cabbage slaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller: Hollandaise, spinach, bacon, shallots, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels: One pound, smoky miso broth, parmesan bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari: Pickled lotus root, citrus aioli Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mac & Cheese: White cheddar, brie, parmesan, ditalini, lemon herb crust Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp: Sweet mango chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts: Honey sriracha glazed Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame: Truffle salt or spicy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Dip: Torched goat cheese, marinara, crispy bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Handcrafted Soups & Salads
- Napa Valley Salad: Napa cabbage, candied pecans, ramen crunch, peruvian teardrop peppers, apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet & Goat Cheese Salad: Roasted red and golden salinas beets, goat cheese mousse, baby arugula, candied pecans, shallots, white balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad: Chipotle caesar dressing, crisp romaine, togarashi croutons, fresh shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad: Iceberg, prosciutto, tomatoes, buttermilk bleu cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque: Torched goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Chowder: Oyster crackers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses - Sea
- Honey Glazed Seabass: Honey miso glaze, jumbo lump crab risotto, asparagus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Grouper: Lobster risotto, szechuan green beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna: Yellowtail tuna, panko rice cake, baby bok choy, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Butter Seabass: Miso butter, fragrant scallion rice, brussels sprouts, sweet pea puree Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon: Sweet chili glaze, forbidden black rice, szechuan green beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Pesto Linguine: Shrimp, andouille sausage, roasted tomato, chipotle pesto cream, parmesan bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Risotto: Jumbo lump crab risotto, shrimp, scallops Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips: Sapporo battered cod, tartar sauce, napa cabbage slaw, french fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Tacos: Sapporo battered cod, habanero onions, asian slaw, avocado crema, tropical pico, mango habanero puree, ponzu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Mahi: Parmesan lemon cream sauce, baby spinach, wild mushrooms, mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pistachio Scallops: Brown butter, prosciutto, crushed pistachios, parmesan, asparagus risotto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pecan Crusted Halibut: Brown butter, baby spinach, dijon cream sauce, mashed potatoes, blistered tomatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses - Land
- Macadamia Nut Chicken: Pineapple papaya marmalade, shoyu cream, mashed potatoes, green beans almondine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Sur Burger: 10oz dry aged prime, bacon onion marmalade, gruyere, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, brioche, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Ramen: 8oz pepper crusted prime strip steak, ramen, peanut sauce, green onion, chili oil, marcona almonds Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet: 8oz stockyards beef, mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms, asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye: 14oz stockyards prime beef, mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms, asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- NY Strip: 14oz bone-in stockyards beef, mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms, asparagus Available at: dinner
- Porkchop: 16oz bone-in, fingerling potatoes, bacon onion marmalade, granny smith apple slaw, sweet pea puree Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Specialty Rolls
- TNT Roll: Shrimp, serrano, cream cheese, crab, scallion, dynamite sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Voodoo Child: Spicy yellowtail, mango, serrano, cilantro, ponzu, sriracha, togarashi, tuna, yellowtail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jasmine: Spicy crab, cucumber, serrano, spicy salmon, eel sauce, spicy mayo, habanero onions, scallions, cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Caroline: Tempura seabass, avocado, crab, krispynoodle, sweet chili sauce, mango habanero puree Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maui: Coconut shrimp, serrano, cucumber, cream cheese, avocado, mango, eel sauce, candied pecans, soy paper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Salted Caramel Creme Brulee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Snickers Pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Judy's Carrot Cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Triple Chocolate Brownie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Life Changer: Tanteo habanero tequila, house made lime cordial Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Espresso Martini: Three olives vanilla vodka, kahlúa, creme de cacao, nespresso scuro
- Earl Grey Old Fashioned: Backbone prime bourbon, angostura bitters, orange bitters, house-made earl grey simple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Habanero Paloma: Tanteo habanero tequila, fresh squeezed lime, fever tree grapefruit soda, olive mill sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey Cuisine
- Is Monterey Cuisine dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Monterey Cuisine has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame, Brussels Sprouts and Oysters on the Half.
- What can I eat at Monterey Cuisine on a dairy-free diet?
- Edamame, Brussels Sprouts and Oysters on the Half carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Monterey Cuisine have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Edamame and Earl Grey Old Fashioned.
- Is Monterey Cuisine gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Monterey Cuisine?
- Voodoo Child, at roughly 69.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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