Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

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   RIch

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I had a 6:30 reservation and arrived 15 minutes early and were immediately seated with no wait. Loved the ambiance of this restaurant. Service was excellent. We had the roasted vegetables for starters and clams and mussels main course. Both were delicious. Complimented the meal trying both the Spain varietals of wine they offered. Would highly recommend this establishment for a beautiful evening. Thank you!
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on January 10, 2025

   Dear RIch, Thank you for the terrific 5-star review. We're delighted our staff delivered excellent and timely service while you and your wife had a beautiful evening. We're happy to learn you also enjoyed the delicious Verduras a la Brasa, Mussels & Clams, and our selection of wines. We look forward to welcoming you and your wife back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Estéban Restaurant Management
   

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   Bruce

   VIP

   Central Coast

   75 reviews

   5.0

   75 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely food, great wine …. Another great meal. We will return soon.
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on January 3, 2025

   Dear Bruce, Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We're glad to learn you had a lovely dining experience at our restaurant, enjoying the flavorful dishes and wine. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   Cynthia

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the front of the house, beautiful to the person who waited on us, fabulous! My husband and I have been dining at Estéban twice a year for many many years. Needless to say, our experiences have been wonderful, yet yesterday’s dinner exceeded even the best of our experiences. Please let the host, waitress, and chef know this. Thank you and have a pleasant rest of 2024 and a prosperous 2025!
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on January 3, 2025

   Dear Cynthia, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review. It's great to hear you and your husband have dined with us in the past and continue to choose our restaurant when dining in Monterey. We're happy to learn your most recent visit exceeded your expectations and that all our staff provided you with exceptional service and delicious meals. We all look forward to welcoming you both back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   Margaret

   Los Angeles

   71 reviews

   3.0

   71 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I was somewhat disappointed that there were not more chicken dishes available. Too much pork and seafood, which some patrons have allergies to these items. Definitely overpriced for what you get.
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on January 3, 2025

   Dear Margaret, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We appreciate your feedback, which helps us better understand our guests' preferences and evaluate our menu to include more diverse options. We hope we have an opportunity to welcome you back in the future so we may demonstrate our commitment to providing you with a meal that meets and exceeds your expectations. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   Marjorie

   VIP

   Central Coast

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was Christmas Eve and the staff and servers couldn’t have been more pleasant and welcoming. We weren’t totally organized as we brought a dog, a lot of presents and holiday merriment and good will. There was no pressure to order. Wonderful experience, as always. Estéban is our annual destination and tradition to celebrate dear friends and seriously god food!
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on December 27, 2024

   Dear Marjorie, Thank you for the terrific 5-star review. It's great to hear you had a wonderful Christmas Eve celebrating with your family at our restaurant. It warms our hearts to know that we are part of your annual holiday traditions, and we're glad our team made your experience special while enjoying the delicious dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant and Monterey. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   Andrew

   Portland

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   First of all, the seasonally freshfFood was outstanding, and the decor was on point. The menu had changed from what I saw online, and many of the dishes that were labeled gluten free had been changed and were no longer gluten free. The was the first bit of dissappointment, because I had planned my order around what was available. The service was prompt but they brought out the wrong dish for our table neighbors and to us, for exactly the same pinxtos; a substitution of a plate of three smaller dishes(pickled veggies, marcona almonds, and spanish olives) versus the larger order of just spanish olives that we ordered. The termperature for the inside seating was slightly colder than I expected. I realise that being a tapas place they expect you to order wine or mixed cocktails to keep you warm while you eat. The customers around us averaged an age of 65-70, and so I expected the temperature to be about 5 to 10 degrees warmer. I looked warmer on the patio with the heaters blazing with the temperature outside being closer to 45 to 50 degrees that night.
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on December 19, 2024

   Dear Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our seasonally fresh food. We apologize for the mix-up with the dishes, and we have addressed this issue with our team. We appreciate your constructive feedback and bringing this to our attention, as it helps us evaluate and improve our restaurant to enhance our guests' experience. We hope this incident does not discourage you from dining with us in the future, so we may have the opportunity to welcome you back and show you our commitment to providing a more satisfying and enjoyable dining experience. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   Bruce

   VIP

   Central Coast

   75 reviews

   5.0

   75 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous service Fabulous wine Fabulous food Very very nice
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on December 9, 2024

   Dear Bruce, Thank you for the terrific 5-star review. We're glad to hear our team took such good care of you and that you had a wonderful experience while enjoying our delicious food and wine. We all look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   Suzette

   Central Coast

   37 reviews

   4.0

   37 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Great happy hour. Limited selection of wine, but the Spanish wine was quite good. Lots of choices on tapas. Prices a bit high, but reasonable. Since the happy hour is only 90 minutes long, it got quite noisy in the last half hour.
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on December 5, 2024

   Dear Suzette, Thank you for the great review. We’re glad you enjoyed Tapas Happy Hour and our tapas selections. Your feedback is valuable to us as it guides our efforts to enhance the overall experience for our guests. We have shared your insights with our team. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back to Estéban Restaurant during your next visit and hope to provide you with an even better experience. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   Ron

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 2, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent and the staff was attentive. We shared the Halibut with Risotto, Farmers Salad and the Octopus. All were done well and delicious.
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on December 5, 2024

   Dear Ron, Thank you for the excellent 5-star review. It's wonderful to hear that our staff's attentive service and the flavors of the Pesca Del Dia, Farmers Market Salad, and Pulpo Frito left a positive impression on you. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage
   

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    Allen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    The service we received was extremely disappointing. We waited a long time for hot water, but they eventually served cold water, which my wife couldn’t drink. The halibut was undercooked on the first attempt, and the second time, they gave us a smaller portion with burnt vegetables underneath. It wasn’t just us—everyone in the dining room seemed to be complaining about the service. This turned out to be a disastrous Thanksgiving dinner, and we will never be returning!!
    

    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on December 4, 2024

    Dear Allen, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize for the challenges you and your wife encountered during your visit, especially during a special holiday. We hold ourselves to a high standard and strive to provide excellent service and flavorful meals in a timely manner, and we are truly sorry that we fell short during this occasion. Your feedback is essential to our commitment to improving our standards, which allows us to refine our skills, enhance the guests' experience, and ensure we exceed all expectations in the future. We want to learn more about your experience and will be reaching out to you soon so that we may make things right for you and demonstrate our true level of hospitality. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage
    

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