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Monterey restaurants imitate but never duplicate Tarpy’s Roadhouse. Our steakhouse serves generous portions of five-star comfort food on elegant rustic stone patios amidst lush garden backdrops highlighted by handcrafted steak restaurant classics: ribs, fresh seafood, wild game and meatloaf—to name a few. Explore our menu and join us for the best dinner in Monterey.
Sprawling American restaurant dishes up casual fare for brunch, lunch & dinner among rustic decor.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy Ste #1, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 647-1444
Website: http://www.tarpys.com/
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Reservations: tarpys.com
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Reviews
Comanda Oy
Our server, Nick, was a MILLION out of 10! He was such an amazing server, I would eat there again even if the food was bad…which it wasn’t, it was fabulous! The food, the presentation, the service, the atmosphere was all wonderful. And for those needing gluten free, look no further. An amazing menu, with quality options, and it tasted WONDERFUL! Please visit and ask for Nick. I believe he works Wed, Thurs, Friday and will make you feel like family!
… moreJody Stoops
Stunning location, surrounded by trees nestled in the hills. Lots of seating available inside and out on the patios. The service is always excellent. Our server remembered us from a few years ago! The food is cooked to perfection, my chili chicken was so moist and juicy and not too spicy. The BBQ sauce was delicious as was the scalloped potatoes. Even the green beans were fresh from the garden and cooked perfectly. My husband really enjoyed the braised short rib. Tender and flavorful with yummy mashed potatoes.
The peanut butter chocolate mousse was delicious but I just wish it had a chocolate ganache too. A little too peanut buttery.
We have been here several times and always a favorite to return to.
… moreThe peanut butter chocolate mousse was delicious but I just wish it had a chocolate ganache too. A little too peanut buttery.
We have been here several times and always a favorite to return to.
Erin Kelley
Visited on Sunday for Happy Hour before the crowds for Car Week begins.
The ambiance is fantastic, with options for outdoor, indoor, or private dining. It feels upscale yet approachable, striking a perfect balance. Live music on the patio as well.
Happy Hour 7 days a week!
Free parking in a dedicated lot is a huge plus for the area—no circling for street parking or paying for expensive tourist lots.
The bar food was solid, though we didn’t try a full dinner. The Caesar salad was a bit bland, even with added anchovies to boost the flavor.
Mirek and James at the bar were fantastic—great service all around!
… moreThe ambiance is fantastic, with options for outdoor, indoor, or private dining. It feels upscale yet approachable, striking a perfect balance. Live music on the patio as well.
Happy Hour 7 days a week!
Free parking in a dedicated lot is a huge plus for the area—no circling for street parking or paying for expensive tourist lots.
The bar food was solid, though we didn’t try a full dinner. The Caesar salad was a bit bland, even with added anchovies to boost the flavor.
Mirek and James at the bar were fantastic—great service all around!
Ismael Rivas
One of the tastiest ribeye steaks I’ve had in Monterey County so far, even beats some of your higher end steakhouse in Monterey and Carmel-by-the-sea, in my opinion. The service was ok, nothing to brag about. Good food experience overall. Definitely would come back.
… moreTj “Passion4Travel”
Love this Place! Food is Always perfect, tasty and presented well. Great selection of beer and wine!
Great service from Trevor who was Very Compassionate about my visit today to celebrate my friend, who just passed and roo was a Fan of Tarpy’s.
Burger and Meatloaf is Always a Sure Bet ❤️
The most Beautiful Roadhouse You Ever Step Into, Guaranteed!
Tell ‘um Teddy sentcha
… moreGreat service from Trevor who was Very Compassionate about my visit today to celebrate my friend, who just passed and roo was a Fan of Tarpy’s.
Burger and Meatloaf is Always a Sure Bet ❤️
The most Beautiful Roadhouse You Ever Step Into, Guaranteed!
Tell ‘um Teddy sentcha
Athena Quinones
Negative Review for Tarpys Roadhouse
I recently celebrated my 43rd birthday with my family at Tarpys Roadhouse in Monterey, drawn in by its glowing reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was far from what we expected, and I feel compelled to share our disappointment.
Positives:
To start on a positive note, the food arrived quickly, and the atmosphere was quaint and welcoming. The host was courteous and even moved our reservation up without hesitation, which we appreciated.
Disappointments:
However, the positives ended there. We were excited to start with the calamari, a restaurant staple, but it was so oily that my husband and I could only manage a couple of pieces before deciding to let our kids have the rest.
For our entrées, we ordered a variety:
the kids’ ribs, a recommended Kobe burger, the special paella of the night, and a short rib.
Here’s where the real disappointment began:
Kobe Burger: It arrived extremely dry with a burnt bun. My daughter took one bite and refused to eat any more. We realized we hadn’t been asked how we wanted it cooked. When we asked our server, Tricia, to return it, she took it back politely but made no effort to resolve the situation or offer my daughter an alternative.
Kids’ Ribs: While my son managed to eat some of the ribs from the kids’ menu, they were dry and not enjoyable for him.
Paella: This was particularly disappointing. The base tasted cheap and overly saucy, with only two shrimp and a few clams and mussels. I found crushed shells in my bite, which was alarming, especially since clams and mussels should open during cooking. When I tried to remove the shell, our server came by but showed no interest in my experience—just handed me another napkin.
Short Rib: This was the worst short rib I’ve ever had. It tasted like it had been cooked in a bland crockpot. We barely touched it, and when Tricia came to clear our plates, she didn’t even inquire about our meals or offer any solutions for my daughter, who was left without a meal.
Manager Interaction:
Before leaving, I asked to speak with the manager, Rory. He acknowledged our daughter’s burnt hamburger and expressed regret that we had such a poor experience. However, I was left frustrated that he hadn’t approached us during our meal to check in. He promised to give us a credit on our bill, which he never followed through with.
Conclusion:
We left Tarpys feeling completely unsatisfied, having spent $200 on a meal that we barely ate. The service was lackluster, the food was terrible, and the manager’s lack of follow-through was disappointing. In my opinion, this was one of the poorest dining experiences we’ve had, and I cannot recommend Tarpys Roadhouse for any special occasion.
… moreI recently celebrated my 43rd birthday with my family at Tarpys Roadhouse in Monterey, drawn in by its glowing reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was far from what we expected, and I feel compelled to share our disappointment.
Positives:
To start on a positive note, the food arrived quickly, and the atmosphere was quaint and welcoming. The host was courteous and even moved our reservation up without hesitation, which we appreciated.
Disappointments:
However, the positives ended there. We were excited to start with the calamari, a restaurant staple, but it was so oily that my husband and I could only manage a couple of pieces before deciding to let our kids have the rest.
For our entrées, we ordered a variety:
the kids’ ribs, a recommended Kobe burger, the special paella of the night, and a short rib.
Here’s where the real disappointment began:
Kobe Burger: It arrived extremely dry with a burnt bun. My daughter took one bite and refused to eat any more. We realized we hadn’t been asked how we wanted it cooked. When we asked our server, Tricia, to return it, she took it back politely but made no effort to resolve the situation or offer my daughter an alternative.
Kids’ Ribs: While my son managed to eat some of the ribs from the kids’ menu, they were dry and not enjoyable for him.
Paella: This was particularly disappointing. The base tasted cheap and overly saucy, with only two shrimp and a few clams and mussels. I found crushed shells in my bite, which was alarming, especially since clams and mussels should open during cooking. When I tried to remove the shell, our server came by but showed no interest in my experience—just handed me another napkin.
Short Rib: This was the worst short rib I’ve ever had. It tasted like it had been cooked in a bland crockpot. We barely touched it, and when Tricia came to clear our plates, she didn’t even inquire about our meals or offer any solutions for my daughter, who was left without a meal.
Manager Interaction:
Before leaving, I asked to speak with the manager, Rory. He acknowledged our daughter’s burnt hamburger and expressed regret that we had such a poor experience. However, I was left frustrated that he hadn’t approached us during our meal to check in. He promised to give us a credit on our bill, which he never followed through with.
Conclusion:
We left Tarpys feeling completely unsatisfied, having spent $200 on a meal that we barely ate. The service was lackluster, the food was terrible, and the manager’s lack of follow-through was disappointing. In my opinion, this was one of the poorest dining experiences we’ve had, and I cannot recommend Tarpys Roadhouse for any special occasion.
Gina Hinds, REALTOR
Great service and good food all around! The standout at our table was definitely the pasta Bolognese which was rich, flavorful, and something I will be ordering again next time. One of our guests ordered the Smashburger and reminisced about when it used to come topped with lobster, a truly decadent touch.
… moreBJ Hastings
Update october 2025, hostess asked us if we wanted to be seated in the shady porch area or the bigger out side area. We wanted the bigger outside area. She then walked us to a table in the very bright sun. (There were several tables in this area that had some shade) she then walked us to one with shade and said “this is shade, shade shade shade shade!) In a condescending attitude. We left. Changing by very high stars given before to 1s for over the top rudeness. Older reviews follow… Very fun and peaceful place. Relaxing. Lots of great choices. Nice eclectic choice of drinks. Update for 8 31 25… AMAZING food and atmosphere… best I’ve had here. Thanks! Only negative is that the entree came out like 2 minutes after the appetizer. Somethings going to get cold. But the food was amazing.
… moreDenise Rooke
Came here for my niece’s 40th with two young boys. They were accommodating, food was great, service was very, very good. All in all a great experience. I’m on a very restricted diet for health reasons and they were happy to grill a plain chicken beat for me. Niece had short ribs, nephews had a burger and kids meatloaf and they ate it all up. I’d definitely come back when in Monterey!
… moreNat Ketumarn
Foods were excellent, love the environment around the place, staffs were generous.
I and my friends visited last April for our vacation, it was the good start of the day. Soup was umami, ribs was very tender but I think it somewhat soaked with the sauce, maybe reduced a bit was perfect, steak was that I ordered and it was perfect medium-rare, although I love how you cooked the little cabbage so much, salmon steak from my friend – so so good. Overall it was one of the great meal here.
… moreI and my friends visited last April for our vacation, it was the good start of the day. Soup was umami, ribs was very tender but I think it somewhat soaked with the sauce, maybe reduced a bit was perfect, steak was that I ordered and it was perfect medium-rare, although I love how you cooked the little cabbage so much, salmon steak from my friend – so so good. Overall it was one of the great meal here.