Crystal Fish is one of The 9 Best Places for Tempura in Monterey.

1. Crystal Fish

8.2
514 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA
Sushi Restaurant · New Monterey · 56 tips and reviews

Rachelle C.Rachelle C: Loved the big Ryan roll, Mahalo Roll and spicy tuna handroll. Good shrimp tempura, beef short rib and fresh oysters.

Dimitry R.Dimitry Reehani: Dragon, Kamikaze and chimichanga rolls are my favorite. Get the cheesecake tempura green tea ice cream!

Filbert W.Filbert W: The tempura is hot and fresh. But so was everything

Trader Joe's is one of The 9 Best Places for Tempura in Monterey.

2. Trader Joe's

8.6
570 Munras Ave (Tyler St.), Monterey, CA
Grocery Store · Old Monterey Business District · 19 tips and reviews

baby b.baby broome: The spicy lentil wraps are amazing & so are the vegetable tempura sushi rolls. Best prices on the stuff vegans can get w/o having to go to wholefoods.

Sonja K.Sonja Kipka: Soy yogurt is healthy, dairy free, and comes in a variety of tasty flavors.

VideoZee L.VideoZee Labega: Remember to bring your own bag. (Or pay $0.25 for one of theirs.)

Ocean Sushi Deli is one of The 9 Best Places for Tempura in Monterey.

3. Ocean Sushi Deli

7.8
165 Webster St, Monterey, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · 28 tips and reviews

Nidz M.Nidz M.: Try the rainbow roll and tempura roll!

Neil S.Neil Smith: This is a great dinner option. Good price and great value

Tony T.Tony Tarumoto: Get the Sunday Special, one of the better bargains there

Old Fisherman's Wharf is one of The 9 Best Places for Tempura in Monterey.

4. Old Fisherman's Wharf

8.1
Wharf No. 1 (at Olivier St), Monterey, CA
Pier · 92 tips and reviews

Tonia E.Tonia E: Benihana has a great happy hr - rolls, soup and tempura plus drinks between $1.50 to $5 DAILY 5-6:30

Kat .Kat 🐱: Get the clam chowder from Old Fisherman's Grotto and coffee from Water+Leaves (They have a small outdoor patio where you can sit and look at this view)!

Landon H.Landon Howell: Sea lions are free. Take one home.

Chart House Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Tempura in Monterey.

5. Chart House Restaurant

8.5
444 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 31 tips and reviews

Jay M.Jay Martin: Sit at the bar at happy hour for a great view of the bay and cheap drinks and food

Mike R.Mike Reid: Happy Hour - M-F 4:30 - 7:30

SeeMontereySeeMonterey: Offers great ocean views and fantastic seafood

Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room is one of The 9 Best Places for Tempura in Monterey.

6. Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room

8.5
622 Lighthouse Ave (at Hoffman Ave), Monterey, CA
Restaurant · New Monterey · 119 tips and reviews

Patrick F.Patrick Fung: Hawaiian ceviche, sweet potato fries, fried plantains, duke's luau pork...good eats. And a Zombie. Go happy hour!

Austin C.Austin Cross: Good vegetarian options

Nabeel H.Nabeel Hyatt: Walk a block from the bad food near the aquarium and eat here. Mac n Cheese is great. Drinks awesome.

Schooners is one of The 9 Best Places for Tempura in Monterey.

7. Schooners

7.4
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 52 tips and reviews

Eric T.Eric Townley: Calamari paired with Anchor Steam beer and a table out on the patio is the way to go.

Sonya B.Sonya Boggs: Bloody Mary's are a specialty.

Jamshed W.Jamshed Wadia: Awesome place for a romantic dinner. Our server Nicholas was awesome!

Lallapalooza is one of The 9 Best Places for Tempura in Monterey.

8. Lallapalooza

7.3
474 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA
Lounge · Old Monterey Business District · 31 tips and reviews

Carter C.Carter Chapman: The most cliché upscale bar in Monterey. BE SURE TO GET THE PINEAPPLE MOJITO! They make their own pineapple liquor for this.

Jeffry M.Jeffry McGee: Order the "Tree Smacker"... Trust me. ;-)

Mikey SwiftMikey Swift: Order the Quesadilla!

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of The 9 Best Places for Tempura in Monterey.

9. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

7.7
720 Cannery Row (at Prescott Ave), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 94 tips and reviews

ChiaraChiara: Yummy New Orleans Shrimp!! Delish Fizzy Fun plus you can keep the glass! I love that they ask questions about the movie! It's fun!! Great place! :3

Haroldo F.Haroldo Fiuza Júnior: Welcome to the very first Bubba Gump Restaurant!!

ScreenTalker D.ScreenTalker DotOrg: New Orleans Shrimp & Bucker o'Boat Trash is a must.