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Hello.  Following is a summary of responses to my request for restaurants
heading south from Monterey to LA...

We're going to Downtown Disney and CA Adventure, so thanks for those
suggestions!  Roselyn

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Had you considered staying at places that end in the
word "Suites" or residence inns, etc., that have a
kitchenette?  You could bring your own pots and scrubbers,
dishsoad and a few dishes, then shop at Whole Foods.

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Have spent a fair amount of time in Monterey recently, and had a couple
of good experiences at "The Sardine Factory" (quite upscale), which is
just one block up from the main drag along the wharf..  Also, there are
quite a few fish restaurants along the wharf in Monterey that would
probably be good bets.

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i can only say when we did a road trip to california from colorado
that we ate at virtually every outback steakhouse we saw going thru
utah/arizona/nevada! :) they have one not so far from disneyland. just a few
blocks. i always get the rockhamptom ribeye steak with a baked potatoe and
butter only. salad wise i had always ordered the caesar with no croutons,
prepared in a clean bowl in back(otherwise they shake the greens with
dressing in a bowl that they use when they add croutons to every other
salad.!), but now i notice eggs give me aprob.... but that is a good safe
option for you for dinner at an outback.

we also ate at the rainforest cafe in the disney downtown area. i asked for
a plain grilled chicken breast and steamed vegies. the chef knew of celiac
and added an oil that was flavored with a red chilie on the chicken. it was
very yummy!

i also had the BEST food at the soap opera bistro in california adventure.
they really treated me great and made the half roasted chicken for me as
well as vegies. i also had a chocolate no flour cake that was to die for.