The Grill at Point Pinos
79 Asilomar Blvd., Pacific Grove, (831) 375‑1313, grillatpointpinos.com
John Steinbeck lived in Pacific Grove for a spell, and he enjoyed it. But his attitude toward the city itself was hardly enthusiastic. In Sweet Thursday he explained that P.G. “sprang full blown from the iron heart of a psycho‑ideo‑legal religion.” And while there are certainly fans of psycho‑ideo‑legal religions, they clearly weren’t his thing. What’s this have to do with the Best Restaurant At A Golf Course? Well, if The Grill at Point Pinos was around back then, Steinbeck’s attitude would be much improved. Great dishes from a skilled kitchen (try everything; worth it), views from inside and out, a fantastic brunch, a bar that ranks with the best – it’s Sweet Thursday (and all the other days) indeed.