Tarpy's Roadhouse

About the Business

Specialties

Monterey restaurants imitate but never duplicate Tarpy's Roadhouse. Our steakhouse serves generous portions of five-star comfort food on elegant rustic stone patios amidst lush garden backdrops highlighted by handcrafted steak restaurant classics: ribs, fresh seafood, wild game and meatloaf--to name a few. Explore our menu and join us for the best dinner in Monterey.

History

Established in 1992.

In 1851, Irish immigrant Matt Tarpy and his family arrive in southern Santa Cruz county and settle in present-day Watsonville. After obtaining a certain amount of celebrity, wealth and holdings in the area, Tarpy sells a portion of his land to Sarah and Murdock Nicholson. As there were no clearly marked boundaries, a dispute soon ensued over an area along the San Juan Road. Following the death of Mrs. Nicholson, Matt Tarpy turned himself into the Sheriff and was placed in the county jail in Monterey. On March 17, 1873, Matt Tarpy was taken by wagon from the county jail in Monterey and hanged. The area where the hanging occurred became known as Tarpey Flats. Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Ryan purchased Tarpey Flats, which is now Rancho Saucito, and in 1917 moved to the area and begin to build the family's dream home by hand and using all local materials. And then on May 25, 1992, Tarpy's Roadhouse officially opened.

Meet the Manager

Business owner information

Patrick F.

Manager

Patrick has been part of the Coastal Roots Hospitality family since 2019.  New to the Monterey Peninsula at the time, he found a home with the restaurant group.  Patrick started his restaurant career at the young age of 13, and has experience in the kitchen, all areas of service, behind the bar, and of course management.  His passion in the industry has always centered around providing the best experience for his guests, and from creating a welcoming, team atmosphere for his employees to grow their knowledge and elevate their own expectations of themselves.