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Restaurant Name: LATTITUDES

Tene Shake has done it again. The old Tinnery at Lover's Point has become Lattitudes under the leadership of one of the great chefs of the Monterey Bay area. Tene is interested in the whole package when it comes to restaurants. This signature restaurant will become a focal point in Pacific Grove when Tene Shake, known as America's Seafood Chef, gets done with his ideas. Not only striving for the best gourmet meals presented but for the atmosphere and ambiance with the restaurant.

The view is only the beginning and the interior is going in for a makeover, but the beautiful Murano glass jellyfish that drift overhead are remaining. The menu is only just in the beginning stages but with the leadership of Tene Shake, it will surely enlarge with mouth watering gourmet dishes. Parking which is at a premium in Pacific Grove is on site and the bar has one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean in Pacific Grove. I recommend this restaurant for those looking for a little finesse with their meal without compromising taste.

Favorite Dish: The Maryland crab cakes are not only fresh but brought to the table as a work of art. The blending of the remoulade sauce makes for a delicious beginning to a meal. Of course, if one wants to have Tene Shake's Signature Recipe dish then the Lobster and Shrimp Pot Pie with a marvelous buttery lobster cream sauce will make any gourmet sing. I did. Thanks to Tene Shake for adding his touch to dining in Pacific Grove.*

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 831-658-0880
Address: 631 Ocean View Blvd. Pacific Grove, CA
Directions: Not hard to find. Across the street from Lover's Point at the oceans edge.
Website: www.lattitudesatloverspoint.com

Restaurant Name: THE FISHWIFE

Tucked in the beauty of the Monterey Bay area with pines and ocean sand, sits The Fishwife at Asilomar Beach seafood restaurant. The outside is plain, not much to look at but it seems to fit, just sitting there saying only one thing, "come inside and enjoy the best seafood for the best value". It truly is a local gem, casual they claim and casual they are.

The menu is seafood full with crab cakes, mussels in garlic cilantro broth, fried calamari, snapper, catfish, filet of sole, and clam chowder. Open for Lunch and Dinner. Why not try it before or after driving the famous 17 mile drive which has a Pacific Grove gate only a couple of blocks away.

Favorite Dish: The calamari is fried golden and fresh. Good sized portions as well. The mussels are as good as in Italy. The Fettuccini Alfredo with Crab Sauteed Prawns Belize was excellent. Had to try the Key Lime Pie, which they call "Fishwife's famous Key Lime Pie. I didn't know if I got the famous one, but mine was quite good and refreshing.

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 831 375-7107
Address: 1996 1/2 Sunset at Asilomar Pacific Grove, CA
Directions: Near the Spanish Bay at Asilomar Beach in Pacific Grove.
Website: www.fishwife.com

Restaurant Name: OLD BATH HOUSE

THIS LANDMARK LOCATION RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO CITY POLICY ACCORDING TO A LOCAL STILL OPEN RESTAURANT. THE RESTAURANT IS MISSED BY LOCALS AND THOSE OF US WHO VISITED THIS WONDERFUL RESTAURANT. I WILL LEAVE THE TIP FOR MEMORIES. Located in Pacific Grove, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Lovers Point, the Old Bath House restaurant, not only was a former bath house for the area, but has retained the feel of the era in the decor, while instilling an ambiance of romance and a gourmet dining adventure. A menu with such items as Prawns & Wild Boar Sausage as an appetizer, to entrees of Duck Merlot, Rack of Lamb, and Tournedos of Beef & Lobster Tail, the Old Bath House, in their own words," will delight all of your senses".

Favorite Dish: The Rack of Lamb served at the Old Bath House is presented in a unique way. The manager of the restaurant told me that a while back, a few patrons were commenting on their dishes, and one said the rack of lamb was small and looked more like chops, and not as nice as a location down the street. Well, upon hearing this, the manager explained this to the chef, who wanted to make amends by not allowing any restaurant outdo his creations, placed before diners whom order Rack of Lamb , a whole uncut rack of 8 points. Tremendous portion and unbelieveably delicious as well. Compliments to the Chef.

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 1 831 375-5195
Address: Ocean View Blvd. & 17th Street
Directions: Lovers Point Beach area of Pacific Grove
Website: www.oldbathhouse.com
Other Contact: NOW CLOSED