The Beach Resort Monterey is proud of its newly renovated Cafe´ Beach Restaurant. Serving only the freshest California Coast Cuisine, the restaurant’s new décor combines beach front simplicity with sophistication and simplicity to provide the perfect dining experience. Located on the hotel’s top floor, Café Beach offers panoramic view’s of Monterey skyline, the ocean and miles of unspoiled beaches while dining in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Café Beach is open seven days a week, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features daily dinner specials, specialty drinks and sinfully delicious desserts.

Using the inspiration of our beautiful center coast and all of the natural resources, Executive Chef Jose Velasquez has been evolved the dining experience over the 19 years has devoted to the Beach Resort. He starting as a Dishwasher at the age of 16 and quickly working his way through all aspects of the kitchen operations. He was mentored by Jorge Flete, the Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Jean Hubbert, Executive Chef at the Old Bath House and Jim Gallivan at the Le Cordon Blue Atlanta Culinary Academy.
Chef Velasquez has been certified through the American Hotel Lodging Association and has an insatiable desire for learning and independent study. His creativity and benevolent work environment causes him to have a loyal staff. Chef Velasquez serves up some of the Monterey peninsula most creative fresh California Coast Cuisine.

Lunch Menu

Served 11:00am to 1:45pm

Appetizers

Coated in Seasoned Cracker Mill Served with Cocktail Sauce

Fire Roasted Castroville Artichoke

Marinated in Sweet Balsamic Vinegar Served with a Sweet Basil Aioli

Monterey Sampler Calamari, Fire Roasted Artichokes, & Mini Crab Cakes

Basil Aioli, Cocktail & Sweet Chili Sauces

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Dusted with Parmesan Cheese

Soup of the Day

Monterey Bay Clam Chowder

in a Bread Bowl

Carmel Valley Organic Greens

Choice of Blue Cheese, Ranch, 1000 Island, or House Vinaigrette

Monterey Salad Baby Greens

Granny Smith Apples, Glazed Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Café Beach Caesar

Hearts of Romaine with Parmesan Crisp, & Seasoned Croutons

Shanghai Chicken Salad

Crispy Rice Noodles, Mandarin Segments, Almonds and Sesame Dressing

Gathered Green Salad

Organic Greens with Walnuts, Garden Patty, Goat Cheese & Raspberry Vinaigrette

Shrimp Louie Salad

Black Olives, Hard Boiled Eggs, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Bell Peppers & Shrimp

Half a Pound, Charbroiled with Choice of Cheese

Vegetarian Garden Burger

Grilled with Avocado and choice of Cheese

Pesto Chicken Breast Sandwich

Melted Mozzarella Grilled Mushrooms & creamy Pesto Spread on a Ciabatta Roll

Monterey Tuna Melt

Grilled Sourdough with Jack Cheese

Grilled Portabella

Roasted Peppers, grilled Onions with Basil Aioli on Fociccaia Roll.

BBQ New York Steak Sandwich

Grilled Onions, Mushrooms & Jack Cheese

The Executive Club Sandwich

Triple Decker, Turkey Breast, Smoked Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato

Grilled Reuben

Lean Corned Beef, Sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese on Rye

Monterey Turkey

Melt Grilled Sourdough with Jack Cheese and Avocado

Served 5:30pm to 10:00pm

Coated in Seasoned Cracker Mill Served with Horseradish-Cocktail Sauce

Fire Roasted Castroville Artichoke

Marinated in Sweet Balsamic Vinegar Served with a Sweet Basil Aioli

“ The Beach” Crab Cakes

Served with Oriental Slaw and Sweet Chili Sauce

Poke Martini

Ahi Sashimi lightly tossed in Hawaiian style Poke Marinade, with Cucumber, Mango, Avocado,
a Touch of Wasabi.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Dusted with Parmesan Cheese

~ Parties of seven or more an automatic 19% service charge is added ~

~ Children’s Menu Available~