Schooners
400 Cannery Row, Monterey
(831) 372-2628, schoonersmonterey.com
The patio at Schooners feels like an extension of the Aquarium, perched above the kelp forest along the coast. The barking of sea lions and the calls of gulls echo through the air, and at any given moment, one might see a sea otter kicking back, swimming by to say hello. It’s hard to imagine a better way to spend a meal or a drink than looking out and letting all the life wash over you. Play your cards right and order seafood caught in the same bay. It’s the best game of all.
