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Montrio Bistro, Monterey, CA

  • Address 414 Calle Principal
    (at Franklin Street)
    Monterey, CA 93940
    United States
  • Phone number+1 831 648 8880
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  • Delivery Available? No
    Neighborhood : Downtown
    http://www.montrio.com
  • Average Cost : 45 USD
    Mon to Thu from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM,Fri to Sat from 05:00 PM to 11:00 PM,Sun from 05:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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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yelp Reviews ( 64 Reviews see all ) Top

Tessa G.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Tessa G. on November 21, 2009

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...

Vicki A.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Vicki A. on November 18, 2009

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...

Sara B.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Sara B. on November 16, 2009

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...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 37 Reviews see all ) Top

“Mixed feelings”

 by  MaritimesChaz  on  2009-01-02

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”

 by  buzzar  on  2008-12-16

i love it,vedry romantic place and good food more

“Bustling bistro with lots of buzz.”

 by  Photopedia  on  2008-11-04

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”

 by  edwardb_3  on  2008-10-27

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...”

 by  A TripAdvisor Contributor  on  2008-10-16

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!!”

 by  Phantastik83  on  2008-10-06

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...

CitySearch Reviews ( 7 Reviews see all ) Top

Fine Dining?

 by  erneststranger  on  2007-09-24

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!

 by  chefcho008  on  2006-02-26

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

 by  shellers1  on  2005-05-21

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

 by  erdoc  on  2004-12-26

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.

 by  Contributor  on  2003-08-14

The SceneLocated in a historic, renovated firehouse in downtown Monterey, this spacious, contemporary restaurant makes an upscale change of

Why dine elsewhere?

 by  warrenthek  on  2002-12-12

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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