The kitchen and rotisserie are completely open for all to see in this colorfully decorated bistro that combines American, Italian and French cuisines. The interior is fancy and sleek, but the attitude is very casual, which accounts for the wide-ranging clientele. It won Esquire's award for "best eatery of 1995" for plates such as Grilled Gulf Prawns over Caramelized Leek Risotto and Veal Cheeks over Mustard Whipped Potatoes. Beginning at around $20 for the house varietals, the impressive wine list includes some alternative whites and adventurous reds. The friendly service will bring you back many times. See website for menu, wine list and more.
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Yet another fabulous dinner at Montrio! Chris is simply the most fantastic server I have ever had. If you go there, and you want the closest-to-perfect...
I was very happy with our meal here! This place is quaint and charming and has a huge menu to choose from. There selection of small bites were so tempting...
Pretty yummy. I pretty much always get the steak with foie gras butter and truffle fries. I am a Taste of Monterey wine club member, so I bring my own local...
“Mixed feelings”
Just had our much anticipated New Year's Day supper at Montrio. Grazed on appetizers and "small bites" to experience the chef's range of offeri...
“nice”
i love it,vedry romantic place and good food more
“Bustling bistro with lots of buzz.”
I loved the atmosphere in the Montrio. Busy and full of life even on a Monday evening in mid-October. I'm glad we booked. Our server was excell...
“Overrrated”
Food average, wine list over-priced and service intrusive. Like the other, equally overrated, restaurants in this Monterey mini-chain (Rio Gril...
“Pretty good food, fun...”
Pretty good food, fun tapas-like menu. Loud atmosphere; don't go on a first date or with someone you actually want to hear speaking. more
“Perfect All Around!!”
I always like to try new places out in the Monterey Bay area. I am not a local or a visitor, I have been going to school in Monterey for over a...
Fine Dining?
5pm and the place was empty; we informed the hostess we needed to be out by 6pm. She sat us at a nice table which rocked like a horse and, afte...
Great for everyone!
My husband and I love this place. It's hard to get sick of this food (we're regulars). The restaurant constantly has a "buzz" to it...
Good place, no wow's
We went to this place for dinner on a Friday night. The food was mostly excellent and the service was good. We started with crab cakes for an a...
Great Restaurant
We went on christmas eve and couldn't ask for a better place to celebrate our holiday. The service was great, we had chili lobster bisque and i...
Contemporary California cuisine in a bustling, stylish setting in downtown Monterey.
The SceneLocated in a historic, renovated firehouse in downtown Monterey, this spacious, contemporary restaurant makes an upscale change of
Why dine elsewhere?
My favorite in Monterey. Great food, service almost at the level of San Francisco (where they really know how to train waitstaff), unique ambie...
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