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The Wild Plum

731 Munras Ave # B, Monterey, CA 93940
831-646-3109
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Ranked #30 of 207 restaurants in Monterey
Cuisines: American
Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Salinas, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Go for the food, not the service. Food is fresh, well prepared, and organic kind of with a post-hip era Pleasant ambience with pretty good art on the wall. What it badly needs is a service manager who can organize the staff. If you can get past the hump on that lack, then this is a good spot. The staff... More

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Newburgh, New York
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20 restaurant reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We had breakfast here after leaving Casa Munras. The service definitely needs some work....but the food was delicious. This place has such great potential so its a shame that the service was lacking so badly.

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See 4 more reviews by cutiepebbles75 for Monterey
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, USA
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82 reviews 82 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Good quality for the price. Always busy with locals.. Catering good value, but they'll often mess up the order, leaving out items. Will dine there as a walk in, but not use their catering.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

It was our honeymoon and we were staying across the street at the Casa Munras (DO stay there!). We had no idea where to go for breakfast, so after a mediocre at best morning meal at a chain restaurant, the next day our noses led us to the Wild Plum. What a great find! Fabulous and unique entrees, delicious coffee... More

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Salinas, California
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19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Wild Plum serves a wide variety of food... with many veggie options. My first trip to this small, quaint and funky place was very enjoyable! I enjoyed a Roast Beef sandwich in "Nana" bread... Very good with a stack of roast beef. My side salad was bright and colorful although I'm not sure the vinegarette was added to the ensemble.... More

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Bishop, California
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

we were in monterey over the presidents holiday. i had read about the wild plum on yelp and decided to try it for lunch. it is a small place with out door seating, a unique menu. we sat outside and had a delicious lunch. we had such a positive experience that we went back for breakfast the next morning and... More

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Cross River, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

It has a broad and interesting menu, and what they make it always tasty and filling. You should go with an appetite. It's a good place to nit be in a hurry since the service is a little slow, but always worth the wait.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

All of the food was fantastic, but it was a little more expensive than I would have anticipated for breakfast.

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See 2 more reviews by LT1385 for Monterey
Dumfries, Virginia
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Love the big goofy Alice in Wonderland coffee cups! :) Only place around I've seen that offers organic products. Tasty, large, portions. TRY the OJ!!! So GOOD! Food is great! Pastries are ok - good. I got one that was really bland, but the actual food and drinks are always great! :)

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Salinas, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013 via mobile

The food here is delicious. I've been there twice and each time has been a treat. Both the entrees and desserts are creative and tasty. The setting is bright with lots of natural light and cheerful decor. It's truly worth the drive over from Salinas.

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