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Monterey, New York, NY

Monterey

4.5 (540)
$30 and under
American
37 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Monterey is an elevated steakhouse experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Rockefeller Center and the historic St Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy classic steakhouse dishes with modern American touches, all served in a vibrant setting. Building on the best of the city's time-honored steakhouse tradition, Monterey's dusty pink banquets, crisp white tablecloths, and culinary theater evoke the golden age of New York City dining.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 377-7171
  • Website
    https://www.montereyny.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    James Tracey
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Monterey Brasserie offers vibrant and versatile private and semi-private spaces suitable for any occasion or event.
  • Private party contact
    Dunja Aba: (917) 624-8531
  • Location
    37 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Madison Ave and E. 50th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • $75 Prime Rib Dinner

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a Prime Rib Dinner at Monterey. A 3-course dinner that includes a salad, prime rib served table side with au jus and horseradish sauce, a delicious side and dessert for $75. Available Friday and Saturday from 5PM - 10PM. Reservations are encouraged but not required.
    $75 Prime Rib Dinner Photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 540 people are saying

Monterey reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monterey offers an inviting dining experience with "excellent food and attentive service". Guests rave about the "best beef rib in New York" and "delicious crispy artichokes". The ambiance is "upbeat and crisp", making it a "must try when in New York" for delightful meals and a diverse menu.
540 Reviews

  1. Catherine VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Monterey needs better staff training and a manager on-site on a Saturday night to check on the diners. However, the food at this pretty place was so good. Our busboy came by at the right time and was super helpful. But our waitress needs training. When asked about the chilled lobster appetizer, she replied It’s a regular size, and didn’t know what it cost. It would’ve been good if she just checked and came back to the table with the answers. The waitress also couldn’t get the tequila drink right and was combative when my friend asked her for some more ice and to add simple syrup. Unfortunately, there was no manager on site despite it being a Saturday night. It would have been nice to have someone to check on the 4 of us as we were ordering extensively and there for a while.

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  2. Dirk VIP

    Orlando2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall poor experience, although the design and attention to detailed aesthetic layout was outstanding. Reservation was recommended for prime rib, specified in reservation rare, they had none, and au jus was more of heavy gravy that masked meat quality, preparation and taste. Not recommended. 90% of meat was left on plate, never questioned or addressed by staff. Caeser salad was good but not enough to bring us back independently. We also had the truffle lasagna which had great favor but appeared to be precooked, reheated/grilled which took away from texture and experience. Shared berry cake for dessert, was decent but like the salad not worthy of the trip. Biggest deficit was the service and management, lack of attention by both. At less then 15% occupancy, staffing was more than sufficient to hit a home run with attention to service but stuck out. Had to ask and wait for server for initial drinks, no significant interest in customer experience and enjoyment. Had to request the check, all while staff stood in back watching the empty restaurant. Disappointing to say the least, hopefully they will make changes to bring the rest of the organization to the level of the amazing buildout and space.

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  3. michael VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another perfect evening at Monterrey. Service was attentive but not too much. All the food was great, and the presentation of the prime rib was spectacular. Desserts were amazing. The best part was the bar area with the doors open to spring weather. Will definately return

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good spot for lunch ! We enjoyed immensely. Great place in Midtown

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  5. Beth

    Pittsburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal. Waitstaff were super attentive. Great all around vibe. Loved the wine selection.

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  6. James VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food consistently high quality and well prepared. Service always on point and ambiance upbeat and crisp.

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  7. Stephanie

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was ok. Won't be back. Steak was underwhelming. Service was rushed. Burger was better than steak.

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  8. Pierre VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambient well decorated, good food, excellent cocktails, still room to improve service.

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  9. Pierre VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice modern ambient, good cocktails, good food, easy place to dine

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  10. jacob VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good vibes, fairly good to excellent food, great diverse options. Only problem was drinks were a little overly sweet and weak.

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FAQs

Monterey offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 377-7171.

Monterey is rated 4.5 stars by 540 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Monterey

37 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Madison Ave and E. 50th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Tracey
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.montereyny.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 377-7171
  • Private party facilities
    Conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Monterey Brasserie offers vibrant and versatile private and semi-private spaces suitable for any occasion or event.
  • Private party contact
    Dunja Aba: (917) 624-8531
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