Dining at the Aquarium
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Enjoy farm-to-table menus...
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fresh flavors...
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ocean-friendly seafood...
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and delightful desserts.
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Relax at our restaurant, Cindy's Waterfront...
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or our family-friendly cafe.
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Savor the day!
Cafe
Open daily: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Self-service
Enjoy casual food that's perfect for the whole family including brick-oven pizzas, made-to-order burgers, fresh-tossed salads and mouthwatering desserts. All of our dishes feature the freshest, local ingredients sourced from Monterey Bay and the Central Valley.
Cindy's Waterfront
Open daily: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Reservations: (831) 648-4870
Relax in our beautiful, full-service restaurant with spectacular ocean views. It's the perfect spot to sip a glass of wine and savor Cindy Pawlcyn’s inspired seasonal dishes with selections such as Monterey Bay Calamari with Curry Vinaigrette and Hunan Grilled Chicken Salad with Sesame Noodles.
Coffee Bar
Open daily: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Take a break and recharge in our centrally located coffee bar. Choose from an assortment of refreshing beverages, organic coffee drinks, pastries and desserts.
Sustainable Seafood & Local Ingredients
The fresh, global flavor palette at Cindy's Waterfront includes seafood that follows the Aquarium's Seafood Watch guidelines. Our menus highlight sustainable and organic producers in the Monterey Bay region and Central California.
Meet Cindy Pawlcyn
The James Beard Award-winning creator of Mustards Grill in Napa Valley and more than a dozen other critically acclaimed "farm-to-table" restaurants, Cindy has earned a reputation over the past 30 years as one of California's top chefs. She's been the Aquarium's culinary partner since 2010. At Cindy's Waterfront, Cindy and resident Executive Chef Jeff Rogers have crafted a menu comprised of dishes featuring fresh interpretations of her well-loved seasonal California "comfort food".
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