Whaling Station
763 Wave St., Monterey | (831) 373-3778, whalingstationmonterey.net
Who’s going to argue with Julia Child’s prophetic words of wisdom? “The only time to eat diet food is when you’re waiting for your steak to cook,” the culinary guru famously pronounced. But the Whaling Station is more than just another steakhouse. It’s a master class in steakology that offers all the best cuts: filet mignon, cut top sirloin, bone-in rib eye, New York strip, porterhouse and dry-aged natural rib eye. After learning about the dry-aging process from your server, you’ll be able to pick up your diploma on your way out.