The Butter House
1760 Fremont Blvd., Seaside
(831) 394-2887, thebutterhouse.com
In a sense, the name tells you everything you need to know. No, granny isn’t spending hours churning butter out back. Instead, the lovingly prepared breakfast, brunch and lunch staples here are created with plenty of the good stuff. But there’s more you should know if you’re seeking comfort out on the range, and the people waiting in line every weekend for a table at The Butter House are in on it, too. Everything from the classic diner design to the friendly service to the Filipino-inflected menu heavy on umami helps confer status as the Best Comfort Food in Monterey County. Not to mention this is a rare place where you can order Spam seared to perfection. Now if only they had hardtack to slap it on.
