<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> 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 *** 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. *** 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. *** 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.