The Grill on Ocean Ave. in Monterey Bay, Monterey County, United States | Restaurant

Those who love fine food are quick to discover that the best menus are most often found where different cultures criss-cross and intermingle. The Grill on Ocean Avenue represents a new breed of restaurant for Carmel: a very special place where the best of both East and West come together. The food is lyrical, clearly Californian in its freshness and lightness; and clearly Asian in its virtuosity.
A handsome balance of light, tapestry, stone, mirrors, fire, warm oak, white linen and beautiful scenes of Pebble Beachâ??s famous golf courses create a relaxed atmosphere in this stylish but not trendy restaurant. Many diners are seated in private booths, and a cozy full-service bar runs half the length of the room.
Today many chefs are playing with East/West ideas, but few can match the acknowledged mastery of Chef Toby Jensen or his beautifully-sauced dishes that fuse Franco-American culinary techniques and Asian tastes. What sets The Grillâ??s menu apart is Chef Tobyâ??s keen palate and enlightened understanding of how flavors should go together.