Whaling Station

763 Wave St., Monterey 373-3778, thewhalingstation.com

At the Whaling Station, consistency is key. And really, isn’t that what you want in a steak? Just consistently high-quality meat, consistently cooked to consistent perfection. The long-standing Cannery Row classic will also serve you seafood or a salad (and boasts a bar menu filled with yummy things like a prime rib French dip sandwich and firecracker shrimp), but the meat, of course, is the main focus.