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Esteban Restaurant
90/100 (1320 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Spanish
Mediterranean
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Drinks
Mac and cheese
Hummus
Scallops
Tortillas
Clams
Toasts
Duck
Calamari
Burger
Octopus
Mussels
Ice Cream
Tuna
Arancini
Calamares
Shrimp
Chicken Wings
Beef
Hanger steak
Paella
Tapas
Patatas Bravas
Tacos
Eggplant
Lamb
Ribs
Pasta
Pork
Lamb chops
Salad
Prawns
Chili
Sit down
Mediterranean
Spanish
Family style
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Private Dining
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"I wanted to give this place a 5-star rating, but the man who took my reservation was quite curt. The woman who assigned us our seat upon arrival sat..."
melina castillo
"Wonderful food! My only complaint is that you can't shake the feeling that it's a hotel restaurant. We were seated promptly, thanks to our..."
Hyungjoon Kim
"Tried several items off the menu and the one dish that stood out The Most was their EMPANADAS!!! OMG sooo fresh and sooo ultra delicious!!! Comes 2..."
Ray Gonzales State Farm Agent
"Having dinner at Esteban restaurant tonight was so perfect for what I needed. A nice relaxing night to eat great Tapas and have a wonderful night out..."
The Golden Wahine
"Super cute dining experience. Either inside or outside around a personal fire pit. We sat outside with a fire pit. We ordered tea, hot cocoa and the..."
Alexandria Rodriguez
"Overhyped and slightly disappointing. The food is not that impressive or no where near authentic Spanish food. Ambiance is not that welcoming either...."
Ellen
"Add this place to your list while visiting Monterey, CA. We loved each small plate tapas that we ordered. Four plates were the perfect option for two..."
geoff forbes
"Elegant, cozy outdoor dining. Fireplace made the experience warm and inviting. Recommend the Negroni and..."
manuel bautista
"My wife and I had a reservation to celebrate my birthday, but unfortunately upon our arrival no table was available and there were no seats or room..."
Julio Reguero
"We had the paella dish La Granja. The chicken and chorizo were both flavorful. The rice tasted like Mexican spanish rice. This is a shareable..."
Sara
"A variety of dishe selections, tastes great. The service did not match the quality of the restaurant. I had to call for a water refill twice, and we..."
Yan Li Rosa
"If you have never had paella before this is the place to fix that. Everything on the menu we tried was delicious. I recommend the Ad Astra bread to..."
Ron Clonts
"Very spacious and nice outdoor patio seating. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Empanada- one of the best things we tried. Like the..."
Tyler Chrestman
"We love this restaurant. Has fantastic food and impeccable service. We ate outside by the fire pit and the ambiance was superb. Great crispy pulpa..."
Rick Barboza
"Absolutely delicious! We stayed in the hotel and ate here because of reviews. We were not disappointed! We enjoyed our empanadas, cheese and meat..."
Jenny Schmitt
"Really happy we decided to check this place out. The food was absolutely fantastic and made us feel like we were back in Madrid or Barcelona. Service..."
Kyle
"Great food. Very delicious. We had the crispy pulpo and the El Rancho Paella. The food was really good. The octopus was expertly seared and seemed..."
JDF
"This is incredible food! The service was fantastic, the cocktails were terrific, they had a three course prix fixe special, a DOG menu and brought a..."
Lila S
Epsilon Fine Greek Restaurant
86/100 (1308 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Octopus
Gyros
Moussaka
Kabobs
Lamb
Fish
Eggplant
Salad
Hummus
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was really good . I had the Imam Bayildi. ( Eggplant dish with an amazing sweet tomato sauce topping) with Greek salad, rice pilaf and sides...."
Shaaron Kinney
"Not only delicious authentic Greek food, but very attentive and fun staff. Generous portions include Greek salad, lentils, rice and white beans so..."
Laurie Bourke Goodman
"Always a must when we visit Monterey! Food is amazing and so are the staff. Small place full of big love for people and..."
Carol Fandrich Belleau
"Truly unique place. We always feel like we are visiting someone's home and they prepared the most amazing food with so many wonderful flavors and..."
Ivana Djurdjevic
"My Mom and I visited Monterey to celebrate our birthdays and were fortunate enough to find this lovely little restaurant! The food is excellent! The..."
Christie Melendez
"Excellent Greek food with large portions. Servers were very welcoming and knew a lot about the items on the..."
Tyler Evans
"Love the food and the service last night was the best. Especially the young waitress who my 5 month old kept flirting with. It was adorable. Thanks..."
Theresa Hayes
"Excellent service, delicious food and wine. The owners make this restaurant special and, my husband and ai feel like family. The Greek food is..."
Becky Lai Long
"Friendly staff, fast service, and wonderfully light, delicious food! Ευχαριστώ..."
Jacques E. Belval
"Fantastic food and amazing service! Lamb shank ravioli was..."
Matt Robinson
"AMAZING!!! My husband lived in Greece for a few years and said its one of the best he has ever had!!!! It is well worth it!!! Huge portions!!! A must..."
JoElla Zivkovic
"Amazing food and staff! I cannot wait to go..."
Michelle Adams
"EVERYTHING we had was excellent! Fried cheese, eggplant, lamb shanks......"
Branon Peterson
"Wonderful meal and huge portions. You will not go away..."
Susan Scott Barker
"Every time I go, the food just blows my..."
Rachael Mary
"Loved it! The food was flavorful and the portions were just right. Make sure to make..."
Paul Orihuela
"Fantastic service from Jen! I will come back just because of her. She gave me a great recommendation for trout (served with head on, bean salad,..."
Oliver Ayala
"Delicious as always. I usually get takeout for lunch but it was excellent to go for dinner. The imam and a falafel salad are our standard orders and..."
Jonathan Letts
"Pretty impressive all around. I’ve been to some great Greek spots and live in the Bay Area where we have the likes of Kokkari and Evvia. This place..."
Marina Levi
"Great location on Tyler Street in downtown Monterey. This is a nice little Greek sit down restaurant, that’s oddly rarely crowded at lunchtime. You..."
Troy Stemen
"Epsilon Greek Restaurant has very pretty Greek decor. You can eat outside or inside. Service was friendly, warm, patient and so helpful. Food was..."
The Golden Wahine
"Food was phenomenal! We had the salmon Greek salad and lamb shank. Both were delicious and hearty. Excellent service too. We’ve driven from WA to..."
S T
"I’m in Monterrey for a week and a friend told me about this place. I ate there on Wednesday and it was amazing. Tonight is my last night in town so..."
Stefan
"The food was amazing and so was the service. Gluten-free friendly! The ambience is also very interesting. The Hummus was good, and the side salad..."
Sagar Bansal
"I can't say enough great things about this little gem of a restaurant! It is first of all, super clean!!! I was impressed with the obvious care and..."
Khrisela Kerbey
"The atmosphere is amazing. The food is delicious and well worth the money. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic..."
Plant Trees
"Authentic Greek food done right! We love Greek food after having spent time in Greece and it's often hard to find good replicates, but this place hit..."
Erin Kibbey
"Very kind and engaged staff. The food was great. Had the gyro plate and it was way more food than I needed, but it was too good to not eat it all. I..."
Jerry Bollinger
"Great food and lots of it. I had the combo plate and everything was good. The pastitio was the best I have had. The dinner salad was excellent and..."
Scott Hampton
"Friendly service, cheerful staff and excellent food. Way more than I could eat!! And the atmosphere/ambiance music was..."
Mia Salvagno
"Really nice atmosphere. Comfortable chairs. Great chicken. Will definitely be in again for lunch soon to try other dishes. Went with my father and..."
Nicholas Shake
"Lots of locals, so not a touristy place. Hummus was so good and fresh, and the Mixed Grill combo was definitely of great value and good for sharing...."
Tianlin Duan
"Everything about this restaurant is truly superb! Christos the owner is incredibly friendly. The food is authentic and delicious. We ordered the Lamb..."
Rachel Calderon Young
"Had a fantastic dinner and Jen, who was awesome, and a great host for our first visit. Chris, the owner, was also very thoughtful while we dined...."
Kevin Solo
Schooners Monterey
82/100 (8408 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
Bar
American
Seafood
Bar
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Crab Cake
Pasta
Cioppino
Chowder
Salad
Toasts
Cheesecake
Clam Chowder
Omelette
Fish & Chips
Bass
Tapas
Fish Taco
Crab
Octopus
Fish & chips
Tacos
Scallops
BLT
Crab Legs
Clams
Paella
Sandwiches
Oyster
Cakes
Burger
Filet Mignon
Calamari
Lamb
Swordfish
Mussels
Pesto
Ribs
Tuna
Fish
Calamares
Shrimp
Salmon
Prawns
Lobster
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
American
Live Music
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Valet Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Mid-range
"Hands down the best fish and chips I’ve ever had! The fries and slaw were also so delicious! Very generous portions, and the kids menu has a wide..."
Meghan R
"The food is super good. We had the pancakes and the avocado toast, the presentation was picture perfect. Not to mention it tasted great too. I wish..."
Ajinkya Taware
"It is very fancy looking place, very good service but the food was okay. The portions was fine but it has no taste. I got lobster rolls and it was..."
Aigerim Madakimova
"Our experience started with a visit for a afternoon snack, where a nice gal named Ozzy helped us, and we had a nice chat over some fries…but it was..."
Carl Foisy
"Based on Google Reviews, we visited Schooner's for a late lunch. We were NOT disappointed. We were promptly seated on the patio and the drinks/food..."
m zachmann
"The seafood was really amazing. For starters we got the muscles and truffle fries. The Thai curry ginger coconut flavor of them was really unique and..."
Samih Amer
"Spent the weekend in Monterey, Schooners is unbeatable for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner! Friendly staff, great service, every dish was..."
Tiare Adam Maughan
"Located on the first floor of the Monterey Plaza Hotel, this restaurant is a stunner if you are dressed appropriately for the patio! Although, they..."
Meggie “Meggie with an 'e'” Mangione
"I brought my mom there. She is a little bit picky about seafood. She is impressed with the food quality and loves the mussels. Not too pricy..."
Binbin Chen
"A seafood restaurant (part of Monterey Plaza Hotel) with great view and reasonable pricing. Friendly staff, fast service. Food quality is average,..."
Beatrice Wong
"Only stopped buy for drinks. A healthy pour on the Margarita and rum & coke. The atmosphere on the deck facing the bay is tough to beat when the..."
Juan Robson
"Everything about Schooners was a pleasure. We sat outside on the deck. Great views, it was a bit chilling as it was earlier afternoon, but we were..."
Cecilia Provensal
"Came here for our anniversary. Fantastic seating outside for a view of the ocean. (Where else would you sit?) Service was stellar, checking in on us..."
Darlene McNulty
"I recently had lunch here. Everything was top notch. Friendly, professional service promptly seated us and treated us like royalty. Steamed mussels..."
Kiyotzi Estrada
"Beautiful patio view! The fish and chips is unexpectedly good. Not a fan of the Bloody Mary (first time trying Bloody Mary, maybe it’s my problem..."
PJJ
"We made a reservation online and requested an outdoor table with a nice view of the bay - they did not disappoint! We were a little nervous about the..."
Sheridan Herman
"Ordered fish and chips. Preparation is perfect, with light crisp fries and perfectly fried fish, along with the coleslaw and sauces on the side. The..."
Leng Ooi
"Wow! Surprisingly good food at good value. Every dish was excellent and carefully prepared. Truffle fries were the bomb!! Caesar salad with..."
Campbell
Monterey's Fish House
80/100 (4746 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Soups
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Crab
Prawns
Scallops
Cioppino
Clams
Bass
Oyster
Octopus
Calamari
Carrot Cake
Bouillabaisse
Mussels
Cakes
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Chowder
Pasta
Swordfish
Salad
Halibut
Clam Chowder
Sit down
American
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"Excellent meal that was surprisingly very affordable. Most things along the beach seem to always be more expensive. But this was a great experience...."
Ernest Bethel
"The Monterey Fish House, widely celebrated on social media platforms like Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book), stands as a culinary landmark in its area...."
Cheng hau Yang
"If I had to describe the service, food, and atmosphere in one word. Service- Fantastic Food - amazing Atmosphere- electric. This place was just..."
Big_Oofer_Man
"My family has been coming here for years. There's always a line out the door, so be sure to get reservations. It's a small space with close tables,..."
Al Yuen
"My all time favorite restaurant in Monterey. It’s cozy, quaint and always packed and there’s a very good reason why. They have the freshest..."
ktzpawz
"Had chowder + ciopinno. Chowder was as expected. Reasonable portion but probably more like an appetizer. The ciopinno actually had a lot of seafood,..."
Katie Chen
"The Baked Oysters were delicious followed by Very tasty Mussels in a tomato based sauce that was divine. The star of the meal was the Seafood..."
Efigenio bautista
"Went on a Monday night and there was a wait to be seated; it was absolutely worth it. Our server was extremely helpful and friendly, offering many..."
Aaron Marley
"Dinner here was so yummiful and the service, amazing. The flavors were delicious and the marinara on the pasta was the best ever. Tony took great..."
Athena V.
"I found my experience at Monterey's Fish House to be decent. The service was disappointingly slow, which affected my overall enjoyment of the meal...."
Ruofei Du
"A surprise find. We scoured Yelp, and found two top choices. We walked to one of the choices next door to our hotel, only to find it's vacant of..."
Daniel Ong
"A Monterey staple! Came here and sat at the bar for dinner. We had the Sicilian Holiday Pasta and the special Scallop and Mushroom Linguine. Both..."
Jacoby Baker
"Absolutely impeccable! Food was beyond mouth watering. The energy of the place is perfect. Aaron is the definition of top tier. When it comes to..."
Jazelle Marie
"My wife and I love this restaurant and so do many others! It's easy to love with fresh fish, great service, and a buzzy atmosphere. It's a cozy place..."
Joe Maravillas
"You can smell the quality in the air when you wait outside the restaurant. I would normally complain about how we had to wait 35 minutes past our..."
Andrew Nagano
"The oak-grilled oysters were amazing and almost life-altering. Love the scallop pasta. Seafood was all super-fresh and big portions. Makes me wish my..."
Walter Hsueh
"Great food, extensive and descent wine list, prompt service. Very good..."
Явор Сарафов
"Recommend getting reservations - we decided last minute to try this place out and ended up waiting for ~45min. Get the cioppino with homemade..."
Natsuko Konishi
Cibo Ristorante Italiano
80/100 (1930 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Salmon
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Polenta
Tiramisu
Bass
Salad
Octopus
Crab
Cheesecakes
Scallops
Bolognese
Clams
Bruschette
Calamari
Pesto
Risotto
Sit down
Steakhouse
Italian
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"We found the food to be outstanding—from the bread to the desert. We tend to form our initial impression of a restaurant based upon the quality of..."
Jeff Prussin
"Cibo Ristorante Italiano is one of the most fabulous restaurants in Monterey! It is spacious and beautiful as well as very comfortable and relaxing...."
Wendy Brickman
"Cibo restaurant has great food with good customer service. Also, the live music entertainment ads a great touch to your dining experience. I would..."
Kimball Hooker
"Wonderful food and atmosphere. It was our first time there and we really enjoyed everything from the appetizer to the dessert and of course the wine!..."
Jodi Frye-Toavs
"If i lived in Monterey I'd be a regular at Cibo. Food was very well presented and tasty. Service was chop-chop and capable. Nice dining room and bar..."
Jim Tamblyn
"Loved the food, atmosphere and the staff was brilliant. Came first time and definitely..."
Suzy Radhe Patel
"This was a great little Italian restaurant. They don't have a huge food selection, but what they do have, they do well. I will say, I wasn't a big..."
Jamie Lawson
"The staff was so accommodating! We requested a quiet table and they graciously changed our table. Very kind, Very attentive. The menu was terrific..."
KKD City
"It was a great first visit here. The food was good and the service was excellent. It was pretty dead because we came around 6 on a Sunday but it..."
Jesse Mueller
"Stumbled across this place on a Sunday evening. Very fortuitous as it was excellent. Decor and ambiance were both great, live music was a treat,..."
David Simkins
"We are from Lubbock, Texas. We tried our Dinner here and really worth it. The food was awesome and really good. So many varieties to try and the..."
Nathan Krishnamurthy
"The food was great but the drinks were unsatisfactory. I ordered an Arnold Palmer (iced tea and lemonade for those who don’t know) and to be..."
Romy DeSoto (Romy)
"I really enjoyed this place. The staff was probably the best part! Just a great atmosphere all around and great food and..."
Sadie Moore
"The food and service was great! We stopped in for appetizers and drinks before heading on to the Golden State Theater for a show. My only..."
Susan Koch
"Excellent food. The service was good. The decor was a little funky and the blue light at the bar gave club vibes. Seriously the best veal chop I've..."
Stephanie Stotelmeyer
"Great Italian Restaurant. Loved the pasta and steak. Great bar...dim lighting for s more romantic..."
maria alvarez
"Ate here to celebrate my birthday. Milan was a great host,our meals were prompt in being served delicious and piping hot.Other staff good too keeping..."
Ian Hussell
"Great happy hour! Goes till 7 everyday, lots of food options. Several vegetarian options on the happy hour menu and the regular menu. Can't beat $3..."
wilsonamyc
"The food was soooo good! My boyfriend and I both ate all the food on the plate. The Rigatoni was so good. We drove 7 hours to come to Monterey and..."
A Ok
"Went for happy hour and ordered all their offerings. Everything was delicious. The only issue is the sweet potato fries, they didn't provide very..."
Andrea Campanile
"Not really an Italian food type of guy but I have to say everything was delicious. I also dont like cake or any type of dessert but that cheesecake..."
Daniel Hermosa
"Cibo was awesome, had a great atmosphere for our anniversary date. Richie was our server, he was very attentive and helpful. The creme brulee..."
Chloe Buckingham
"Food is fantastic and so was the service. And this was during a busy Car Week Saturday night. Huge props to my server Rachel for her great..."
Victor Sanchez
"One of the best places to chill for a night of drinks and good music in Monterey. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays they have a live DJ and are open..."
Charles Jones