Sandbar & Grill
Wharf 2, Monterey
(831) 373-2818, sandbarandgrillmonterey.com
In the childhood game Bloody Mary, kids dare themselves to confront a ghost in the bathroom mirror. As far as we know, this has never actually worked – but it has definitely led to screaming children bolting out of the bathroom. Fortunately for adults, there is a far more relaxed way to relate to Bloody Mary: Order one at the Sandbar & Grill. The bar itself is inviting, an unpretentious setting for locals to enjoy a waterfront setting on Wharf 2. The Bloody Mary mix is made in-house (like the kids’ version of the game, the bartenders refuse to disclose all their secrets). The vibe, the view, the drink – it all combines to be a perennial Weekly readers’ favorite.
