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| - I came here last night with my rents to celebrate my mom's birthday, and it was a disappointing experience overall! The view and service both get 5 stars, but the food was mediocre at best.
We started with two apps: the Calamari & the Mussels (Limoncello style). Both were "eh". The Calamari was soggy and greasy, BUT the dipping sauces that accompanied the dish were tasty. The mussels were ok - the flavor itself was actually unique and interesting, but the portion size was weak. Huge shells with tiny morsels of meat inside *sad face*
Although our apps were weak, we had high hopes for our entrees. I was stoked to get my Monterey style Cod (with artichoke hearts, tomato, garlic, green onion and muschrooms, sauteed in a Marsale wine sauce).
My dish was a serious mess. There was absolutely no flavor, and my fish was severely overcooked. I was pretty unhappy (understatement of the day). I had to douse my food in tabasco to fork it down. Sad times all around.
My parents ordered stuffed Scallops and crabcakes, and although their dishes were much better than mine, they weren't particularly impressed either.
Monterey Bay's supposed to be a legit seafood restaurant, but the only good food I had was the French Onion Soup and bread (which were both awesome). I wish I could give this place a better rating because the waitstaff was amazing and the view was spectacular, but the food just wasn't up to par.
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