Best Japanese/Sushi
Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey
(831) 649-3474, crystalfish-monterey.com
Year after year, readers vote Crystal Fish the best place for sushi and authentic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant’s decor is simple, but maybe that’s because their focus is on serving only the finest nigiri, maki and sashimi in the county. The chefs also serve up creative bento boxes and tasty udon noodle soup at lunchtime. Try the mussel shooters as an appetizer. Not in the mood for sushi? The restaurant prepares popular tempura, chicken katsu and teriyaki dishes.