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Monterey Cookhouse | Our Story

House-made, fire-crafted in Monterey

Monterey Cookhouse on North Fremont Street is built around a simple idea: take fresh, natural ingredients, cook them over real fire, and make as much as possible from scratch. It's California cuisine with an Italian-American heart — and a warm table waiting for you.
Cooking from scratch, every day

Cooking from scratch, every day

Everything here starts with the belief that food made by hand, from fresh and natural ingredients, just tastes better. From homemade ravioli to maître d' butter folded in-house, the scratch-made approach runs through every corner of the menu.
The fire at the center

The fire at the center

The wood-fired pizza oven and Traeger smoker aren't afterthoughts — they're the backbone of the kitchen. Some cuts smoke low and slow for 10 to 14 hours; the pizza oven's high heat and wood smoke lend a flavor you simply can't fake.
From burgers to rib eye

From burgers to rib eye

The oak-fired grill turns out half-pound burgers and grilled fish on a weeknight just as easily as it does a rib eye topped with herb butter for a special occasion. The menu moves between casual and celebratory without skipping a beat.
Quality, service, and value

Quality, service, and value

Quality, service, and value sit at the heart of everything here — old-fashioned hospitality and a commitment to making sure every guest feels well taken care of.
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