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Cella Restaurant and Bar

Location
525 Polk St
Monterey, CA 93940
831-920-1046
cellarestaurant.com
Hours

Tuesday - Saturday, 5:30pm
Sunday Brunch, 10am-2pm

After much success with Alta Bakery and Cafe, its much anticipated sister venue, Cella Restaurant, has opened for evening dining and cocktails. General Manager Bernabe De Luna oversees an incredible wine program and the Cella staff provide remarkable service. Reservations are available online.

Located on the grounds of the Cooper Molera Adobe in Downtown Old Monterey, Cella Restaurant combines a sleek and historical setting with a beautiful craftsman woodwork interior, bringing local flavor to the neighborhood with a seasonal, ever-changing menu and cocktail program.

Location

Cella Restaurant and Bar
525 Polk St
Monterey, CA 93940
831-920-1046
cellarestaurant.com
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Upcoming Events

  • BPM: Cella Summer Sessions

     
    7/20/26
     
    $195
     
    Cella Restaurant and Bar

    Supergroup BPM brings its smooth jazz to Cella's Summer Sessions on Monday, July 20, 5:30pm-9pm. Tickets are $195 and include concert, dinner, wine (for those 21 and over), fees, taxes, and gratuities. Purchase tickets here.

    Sit at long shared tables, savoring California countryside cuisine while listening to masterful songs and moving stories on the beautifully restored grounds of Cooper-Molera Adobe.

Past Events

  • 2026 Coastal Cocktail Clash at Cella

     
    6/29/26
     
    $50-$701
     
    Cella Restaurant and Bar

    Cella Restaurant hosts the third annual Coastal Cocktail Clash on Monday, June 29. Eight talented local bartenders are ready to shake things up and show off their mixology skills in competition. Don't miss out on this epic showdown! More info.

  • Acoustic Alchemy: Cella Summer Sessions

     
    6/15/26
     
    $195
     
    Cella Restaurant and Bar

    The Grammy nominated UK ensemble Acoustic Alchemy returns to Monterey Bay for an appearance at Cella Restaurant on Monday, June 15, 5:30pm-9pm. Tickets are $195 - purchase here.

    Sit outdoors at long shared tables, savoring California countryside cuisine while listening to masterful songs and moving stories.

  • New Year's Eve Dinner at Cella 2025

     
    12/31/25
     
     
    Cella Restaurant and Bar

    Celebrate New Year's Eve at Cella Restaurant and Bar with four exquisite courses by Chef Cal Stamenov and Chef Ben Spungin in the historic charm of the Cooper-Molera Adobe.

    Menu

    You are invited to enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu...

  • 2025 Coastal Cocktail Clash at Cella

     
    6/23/25
     
    $45-$620
     
    Cella Restaurant and Bar

    Cella Restaurant hosts the second annual Coastal Cocktail Clash on Monday, June 23. Seven talented local bartenders are ready to shake things up and show off their mixology skills in competition. Don't miss out on this epic showdown! More info.

  • Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Cella

     
    5/11/25
     
     
    Cella Restaurant and Bar

    Cella Restaurant invites you to our Mother's Day brunch buffet. Enjoy spring in all its splendor at our cozy restaurant on the edge of the historic Cooper-Molera Garden.

    Chefs Cal Stamenov and Ben Spungin are preparing a bounty of brunch classics and we'll have a selection of drinks expertly crafted by mixologist Josh Perry. More info here.