Best Meatballs At An Oyster Bar
Oystertown
281 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey
(831) 312-8150, oystertownusa.com
Tack “circus” onto a name and you know what to expect. But it’s not the same with Oystertown. Yes, there are shellfish, but Chef Philip Wojtowicz likes to stretch the small menu as much as possible, so you can find escargot, grilled cheese, chocolate pudding and what are promised as “The Best Meatballs in the Galaxy.” The meatballs are completely satisfying and the sauce is a grandmother’s recipe, so an order takes you to the warmth of home. There is more to Oystertown than you might think at first.