Alvarado Street Brewery - Monterey, California

David P.

Came here on a recommendation from our hotel front desk worker. The food and their beers were great! Must try restaurant. I absolutely liked the calamari appetizer with Thai curry dipping sauce. The fish and chips was also among my favorites! Tried their beer flight and really liked numbers 1, 2, 3 and 5! (Check the pics for the beer info as numbered on the list!)

kebiraj S.

Amazing finding of this brewery.! We just loved the food and drinks, simple amazing and worth for its price.

Parking is little difficult as it’s in the prime area. But inside the brewery it’s simple fabulous 👍 much recommended one for brewery lovers

Jessica O.

Took my friend visiting from San Francisco here on a nice sunny day! Rachel greeted us and was so friendly throughout our lunch. Brittney was also lovely and helped me choose what beer to get. Thank you ladies for the great customer service and also giving great food recommendations!

RES R.

We really liked the space and ambience. It was too cold the day we were there to sit outside but it looked really nice. Service was friendly and timely. Seemed like a mix of locals and tourists dining for a weekday lunch. Food was good but could definitely be improved. Prices are high and portion sizes don’t match for some meals (fish and chips especially). Fish was excellent and burger was good. Steak sandwich was very fresh and well cooked but needs more spice and flavor. Chicken sandwich was too dry. Fries are good. Would definitely return to try other things.

agapeheart P.

Went at about 8 pm for a quick bite. Mondays special was a burger, fries, and a beer for $15. Best $15 I spent in California during our trip. The burger tasted great, the fries were hot, and the beer was cold. We sat next to the kitchen, and they were pumping out food fresh and fast. Definitely worth another trip next time we are in Monterey.

Mister J.

I am a total beer snob and I have to tell you how awesome their beer is here. I had 6 different beers and all were above average for microbrewery standards. This was absolutely a highlight of the area and I would definitely go out of my way to travel back here. Bartender Brian was super knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you!

Jayson H.

My family and I recently took a weekend trip to Monterey and, as always, we made sure to visit Alvarado Street Brewery. This time was a bit different as it was our first trip with our new puppy.

I was pleased to find that the brewery is very dog-friendly. They have a wonderful communal space in the back with large picnic tables that easily accommodate dogs. Plus, the bartender station back there means you don’t have to go inside for anything.

During our visit, Brittney and Rachael were tending the bar, and they provided absolutely fantastic hospitality! The beer was delicious, as usual, and the food was spot on.

I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Monterey!

Marcella G.

Cute place but definitely hyped up! I ordered take out but the place was packed. I wouldn’t say the people I interacted with are necessarily rude but they sure aren’t friendly or welcoming. The food was alright but pricey which I get considering the area. However, the food was whatever. I ordered the pizza and it was pretty much flavorless. The ricotta was a little runny but their ranch was good! We also ordered the pretzel sticks and the cheese was pretty basic and the pretzels weren’t exactly soft and buttery. Maybe their other food is delicious but I don’t want to risk it for the price. I don’t mind paying for great food but when it’s mediocre I would rather get food from the Taco Bell down the street (their queso has more flavor).