The Salty Seal

Monterey, CA · Restaurant

Rating
4.0/5
★★★★☆ 4.0
Reviews
20
Rank in Monterey
#92
of 216 restaurants
City Percentile
32%
rating percentile
Address
The Salty Seal, 653 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone
(831) 920-2327
Website
www.the-salty-seal.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

The Salty Seal is a restaurant located in Monterey, CA. It is one of 216 restaurants listed in Monterey. Its 4.0-star rating is slightly below the Monterey city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Salty Seal

Located on historical Cannery Row in Monterey Bay, California, The Salty Seal Brewpub and Sports Bar offers casual dining with a casual vibe. We have the largest heated patio on Cannery Row. Fire pits. Heat lamps. Fireplace. Full-service restaurant.... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–2 AM
Sunday11 AM–1 AM
Monday11 AM–1 AM
Tuesday11 AM–1 AM
Wednesday11 AM–1 AM
Thursday11 AM–1 AM
Friday11 AM–2 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Kathleen Madrid · Jan 2026

Delicious food, drinks, and staff. You can play pool, darts, watch the game, or eat out on the back patio. Definitely two thumbs up for this place.

★★★★★ 5.0 Robert Degnan · Sep 2025

Cool vibes. You can shoot pool or throw darts in the front bar area. They had the football game on the large screen TVs. In the back was open seating for food and drinks. Pool cost $2 a game. They had a good beer selection. I their red and my wife got a pilsner.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Kenneth Tresch · Oct 2025

One of the worst burgers I’ve ever had. No effort was put on to it bacon was burnt to a crisp patty was also burnt as well. Bathrooms are also terrible. For a $24 burger I definitely would expect more. Much better spots in the area trust me! I also heard they have new ownership so that might play a role in this

★★★★☆ 4.0 Cassidy Tanori · Feb 2026

I LOVE GOING TO SALTY SEAL ! The new owners Jade and Ian are really turning the place around ! I was there before they took over and I’ve never seen the place so vibrant and full of life! Since new ownership they have had countless themed dj nights, burlesque shows, open mic nights, etc. I absolutely respect that they also take the time to listen to their customers suggestions on themed nights by doing polls on their social media. By far my favorite part of Salty Seal is is its employees who constantly take care of their customers. Chris,Kyle and Arie are my FAVORITE people to see behind the bar! They make my drinks beautiful and tasty , and are always recommending me delicious foods! FRANK ON DJ NIGHTS ALWAYS KILLS IT WITH HIS AMAZING SETS !

★★★★☆ 4.0 Rae Zachary · Aug 2024

Fun place for a bite and cocktail. Their menu advertised a traditional Bermuda Fish Chowder, and I was all in. I had the chowder with the splash of black rum and sherry pepper sauce (love the stuff), my SIL had the Mexican Street Corn Soup and we shared the Sticky Bourbon Pork Belly appetizer. We loved everything and will definitely go back when we are in town again. The only thing we didn't like is the door to the patio area was open and a very chilly breeze came through the whole time we were there. We didn't stay, but they were setting up for live music when we headed out. Definitely recommended for a comforting and fairly reasonably priced meal and drinks.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Women Owned ✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Fireplace ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Live Music ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Services

RestaurantPubSports bar

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