Stokes Adobe Restaurant

This was a really lovely birthday dinner spot for my wife. The dinner and cocktail menu isn't the largest but everything they touched was delicious and perfectly rich. It's a well rounded restaurant and I would be going here very often if I lived in the area.

Dinner at Stokes Adobe was such a treat. The space is beautiful and genuinely feels like you’re dining in a thoughtfully designed private home, cozy and special without being stuffy. We started with the sourdough and butter, simple but absolutely delicious, and the perfect beginning. I enjoyed a lovely Grenache blend with my meal, and the chicken Milanese was outstanding: crisp, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Service was welcoming and the overall experience felt relaxed and elevated at the same time. If the weather had been just a touch warmer, the patio would have been an incredible spot to linger with a glass of wine. I’ll absolutely be back.

​I visited here in April 2025 and although I can't recall her name, I still remember our server who was born and raised in Monterey. I could truly feel her genuine passion for this restaurant. I went with her recommendations and everything was overall very satisfying. ​The crispy potatoes were a standout and ordered them again 😊 The steak was also excellent and cooked to perfection. But I found the cocktails to be a bit too weak for my taste, so I switched to beer for the rest of the meal. The restaurant was nearly packed by the time we left even on a weekday afternoon. I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to visit.

Solid place to go with a big group - apparently it's haunted! Good: - The tagliatelle bolognese was really good and good portion sizes too! - The ambiance is really nice and quiet for a deep catchup with friends - The staff are really nice - The ice cream with coconut milk here was so good! I just had a few Bad: The food and service took forever - we had to wait over 30 min to get the check - Relatively expensive compared to other places in the area Overall this was good for a longer leisurely dinner if you aren't in a rush! We escaped traffic back to SF afterwards.

Second time around, I think everything was still at the same level as first. Food was good, but not great. The pork chop covered with sesame was too much fat and funny texture, octopus 🐙 was not good :( Drinks were average. Our server wasn’t in the mood to work that day. Atmosphere was good outside by the fire