CELLA Restaurant + Bar

CELLA Restaurant + Bar Historic charm, exceptional wine, seasonal delights– your culinary gem in Downtown Monterey!

& for the finale… strawberry & elderflower pie! ✨
06/10/2026

& for the finale…

strawberry & elderflower pie! ✨

Chef Tyler Eaves leads the kitchen at Cella with a focus on letting ingredients simply shine and with purpose. Raised sp...
06/01/2026

Chef Tyler Eaves leads the kitchen at Cella with a focus on letting ingredients simply shine and with purpose. Raised spending time in the kitchen with his family in Maryland, he learned early on that cooking is less about performance and more about care.

He trained at the Culinary Institute of America and went on to cook in some of the country’s most driven kitchens, including Pineapple & Pearls, Sierra Mar, and Chez Noir. Those experiences sharpened a style that values restraint, collaboration, and a strong sense of place.

At Cella, his work begins with the growers. The menu follows what’s coming in, resulting in dishes that feel grounded, clear, and quietly confident.

Guided by Executive Chef Tyler Eaves and owner-chef Ben Spungin, the family-style experience reflects the seasonality an...
05/16/2026

Guided by Executive Chef Tyler Eaves and owner-chef Ben Spungin, the family-style experience reflects the seasonality and abundance of the Central Coast.

Book on OpenTable Experiences.
$105++ per person

The Menu:
Our bakery’s bread, organic greens salad, and pickled local vegetables begin the meal, followed by a duo of proteins with thoughtfully paired sides. The experience unfolds like a relaxed & refined three-course dinner, featuring desserts from by our award-winning bakery, ALTA.

Beverages are charged upon consumption.
Preview our wine list at cellarestaurant.com/drink.

Email [email protected] to enhance your experience.

Happy Mother’s Day!❤️ &
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

❤️ &

Borba’s Innocencerhubarb • berries • apple • carbonated grapefruit
04/22/2026

Borba’s Innocence
rhubarb • berries • apple • carbonated grapefruit

General Manager Lily Gonzales has become the heartbeat of the restaurant’s daily operations and long-term vision. Renown...
04/15/2026

General Manager Lily Gonzales has become the heartbeat of the restaurant’s daily operations and long-term vision. Renowned as an all-around queen of hospitality, Lily possesses a rare talent for making every guest feel like the guest of honor, blending effortless grace with a sharp eye for detail. Her role extends far beyond the dining room floor; as a master event coordinator, she transforms the space for special occasions, ensuring that every logistics-heavy gathering feels intimate and seamless. Under her leadership, Cella has solidified its reputation not just for great food, but for a warm, elevated atmosphere that reflects Lily’s deep passion for the art of service.

Sucker Punchrum • yellow chartreuse • lemon • pineapple shrub • sour patch powder
04/14/2026

Sucker Punch
rum • yellow chartreuse • lemon • pineapple shrub • sour patch powder

Monterey Bay Halibut Crudo sugar snap pea, green almond, jalapeño, chamomile
04/12/2026

Monterey Bay Halibut Crudo
sugar snap pea, green almond, jalapeño, chamomile

Address

525 Polk Street
Monterey, CA
93940

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 9pm
Friday 5:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

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