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Montrio, Monterey, CA
Award-winning

Montrio

4.6
4.6
4208 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, Montrio offers a comfortable yet classic dining experience, featuring fine European inspired-American cuisine. For the past 25 years, Montrio has worked to showcase sustainable seafood, fine quality meat, and Monterey County’s best produce in all of its dishes has made this renovated 1910 firehouse a local favorite.


We feature a variety of appetizers, award-winning small bites, enticing entrees, and indulgent seasonal desserts made by our in house pastry chef. Choose from Montrio's extensive wine list, or try one of our signature cocktails. Come see what everyone is talking about!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 648-8880
  • Website
    http://www.montrio.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kurt Boucher
  • Private party facilities
    Montrio Bistro is committed to ensure that we exceed the expectations of every guest that comes through our doors. With over 20 years in the business and a great team of chefs and wait staff, you can be sure that Montrio Bistro is the right spot for your next event.
  • Location
    414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Franklin
  • Parking details
    Convenient two tier garage parking located a half block from Montrio Bistro.
  • Public transit
    Monterey Airbus and local Bus Transit near Montrio Bistro
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

$5 split charge fee will be added to any non-shared check to cover associated costs. Water will only be served upon request

Appetizers

  • Onion Soup Gratinée$18.00

    Caramelized onion broth, gruyère, country sourdough

    • Lobster Bisque$25.00

      Poured tableside. Atlantic lobster meat, fennel confit

      • Duck Confit Mac & Cheese$24.00

        Spinach and parsnips topped with a duck demi glace

        • Seared Jumbo Blue Lump Crab Cakes$25.00

          Malt vinegar aioli, petite pea shoot salad

          • Wild Mushroom Arancini$22.00

            Parmesan foam, red pepper coulis, & chives

            • Pumpkin Crème Brulee$25.00

              Cherrywood smoked red & golden beets, duck prosciutto, arugula salad, Dijon vinaigrette

              • Miso Glazed Pork Belly$23.00

                Pickled apple arugula salad, garlic chili oil

                Salads

                • Caesar "Cardini" 1924$18.00

                  Locally sourced organic romaine, applewood smoked Bacon, classic dressing, Grana Padano crisps

                  • Beet Salad 'Montrio Style'$18.00

                    Roasted baby beets, goat cheese foam, pickled red onions, candied pecans, lentil vinaigrette

                    • Montrio House Salad$18.00

                      Artisanal blend of local greens, sun-dried cranberries, cambozola cheese, candied pistachios, maple balsamic vinaigrette, pickled apples

                      Entrées

                      • Catch of the Day$0.00

                        Sustainably caught fish and seafood, chef's daily inspiration

                        • MP$0.00

                      • Seared Sea Scallops$46.00

                        Butternut squash caponata, herbed risotto, capers, pinenuts, browned butter

                        • Cioppino$59.00

                          San Francisco Classic; Jumbo lump blue crab, mussels, little neck clams, gulf prawns, scallops, Pomodoro sauce, Calabrian chili, grilled bread

                          • Lentil Roulade$36.00

                            Chestnut stuffing, wild mushroom jus, beet & chive oil

                            • Braised Cascade Creek Farms Lamb Shank (Dixon, CA)$60.00

                              White bean & celery root puree, grilled broccolini

                              • Orecchiette Salsiccia$34.00

                                House-made heritage pork sausage, peperonata, pecorino romano

                                • Garlic Herb Roasted Jidori Chicken$39.00

                                  Potato gnocchi, root vegetables

                                  • Pan Seared California Grimaud Farms Duck Breast$39.00

                                    Blood orange port reduction, wild mushrooms, baby bok choy & yam pave

                                    • Snake River Farms Roasted Double-Cut Kurabuta Pork Chop$46.00

                                      Bacon and breadcrumb encrusted, apple gastrique, Sriracha risotto, roasted brussels sprouts, dehydrated apples

                                      • Olo Ranch Braised Beef Short Rib$48.00

                                        Confit of cherry tomatoes, sauteed spinach, pomme puree, pan jus

                                        Certified Angus and Wagyu Cuts

                                        Montrio only Serves the Best Locally Sourced Certified Angus & American Wagyu Aged Beef

                                        • Snake River Farms American Wagyu "Eye of Ribeye"$74.00

                                          American Wagyu grilled over almond wood, duck fat fried marble potatoes, charred onion, Huckleberry demi-glace

                                          • 8oz$74.00

                                        • Grilled Certified Black Angus New York Strip$72.00

                                          Hand cut duck fat porcini pomme frites, sauteed garlic spinach, Bearnaise sauce

                                          • 14oz$72.00

                                        • Seared Certified Black Angus Beef Filet Mignon$72.00

                                          Oven roasted cippolini onions, garlic roasted mushrooms, pommes puree, sauce Bordelaise

                                          • 8oz$72.00

                                        Sides

                                        $14

                                        • Fresh Herbed Risotto

                                          • Hand-Cut Duck Fat Porcini Pomme Frites

                                            • Garlic Roasted Mushrooms

                                              • Sriracha Risotto

                                                • Garlic Sauteed Spinach

                                                  • Brussels Sprouts

                                                    • Grilled Broccolini

                                                      • Pommes Puree

                                                        • Smashed Duck Fat Marbled Potatoes

                                                          Cocktails

                                                            Montrio Classics

                                                            • Almost Paloma$15.00

                                                              Mijenta Tequila, lime juice, house-made grapefruit shrub

                                                              • Clarified Colada$16.00

                                                                Coconut anise syrup, all spice infused Rum, pineapple, lime juice

                                                                • Brown Butter Old Fashioned$16.00

                                                                  Brown butter washed Rittenhouse Rye, house-toasted almond syrup

                                                                  • Montrio Espresso Martini$16.00

                                                                    Miele Vokda, Coffee & Chicory bitters, Licor 43, espresso, vanilla bean foam

                                                                    • Bee's Elbows$15.00

                                                                      Chamomile infused Gin, lemon juice, house-made honeycomb syrup

                                                                      Signature Series

                                                                      • Lost in the Pastrure$16.00

                                                                        Wagyu-washed Glennmorangie, Tobacco bitters, saline solution

                                                                        • Secret Third Option$15.00

                                                                          Grape tomato infused vodka, basil oil, Mozzarella garnish

                                                                          • Nino Perdido$16.00

                                                                            Clarified Mole-washed Alderete Tequila, strawberry shrub, lemon juice

                                                                            • Smoke & Mirrors$17.00

                                                                              Table-Side Presentation. Bahnez Mezcal, Chartreuse, Nonino, Lime

                                                                              Partnership Series

                                                                              $1 From These Drinks is Donated to Local Charities. Coastal Roots Hospitality is a proud partner of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Monterey Bay Football Club

                                                                              • Ocean Strike$15.00

                                                                                Tequila, Mezcal, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup, Egg Whites

                                                                                • Laguna Seca Sunset$15.00

                                                                                  George Dickel Rye Whiskey, Organic Maple Syrup, lemonade soda and Mint

                                                                                  Wines by the Glass

                                                                                    White

                                                                                    • Daou Rosé, Paso Robles, CA, '20$14.00

                                                                                      • Frank Family Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa, CA '22$20.00

                                                                                        • Lieu Dit Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, CA, '22$16.00

                                                                                          • Storrs Chardonnay, Monterey County, CA, '21$15.00

                                                                                            Sparkling

                                                                                            • Jansz Premium Cuvee, Tasmania, AU$20.00

                                                                                              • Poema, Cava, NV, Spain$12.00

                                                                                                Red

                                                                                                • Samuel Louis Smith Pinot Noir, Montanita de Oro, Monterey, CA, '22$20.00

                                                                                                  • Raeburn Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA, '21$15.00

                                                                                                    • Tablas Creek Rhone Blend, "Patelin de Tablas", Paso Robles, CA, '21$15.00

                                                                                                      • Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA, '22$22.00

                                                                                                        • Terre Rouge Red Blend, "Garrigue", Sierra Foothills, CA, '14$19.00

                                                                                                          On Draft

                                                                                                          • East Brother Beer Co. "Bo Pills" / Bohemian Pilsner 5.0% / Richmond, CA$9.00

                                                                                                            • 11oz$9.00

                                                                                                          • Alvarado Street Brewery "Mai Tai I.P.A." / Tropical IPA 6.5% / Monterey, CA$10.00

                                                                                                            • North Coast Brewing Co. "Red Seal Ale" / Amber Ale 5.4% / Fort Bragg, CA$9.00

                                                                                                              Mocktails

                                                                                                              • Strawberry-Basil Press

                                                                                                                Strawberry shrub, fresh basil, sparkling water, topped with citrus soda

                                                                                                                • Passionate Life

                                                                                                                  passionfruit, lime, mint

                                                                                                                  • Blood Orange Shrub

                                                                                                                    house-made blood orange sherbet, soda, lime

                                                                                                                    • Grapefruit Shrub

                                                                                                                      house-made grapefruit shrub, soda

                                                                                                                      Last updated: October 22, 2024

                                                                                                                      What 4,208 people are saying

                                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                      4.6
                                                                                                                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                      • 4.6Food
                                                                                                                      • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                      • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                      • 4.2Value

                                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                                                      • Monterey / Carmel

                                                                                                                        Romantic

                                                                                                                      • Monterey / Carmel

                                                                                                                        Californian

                                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                      Montrio Bistro in Monterey offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional food and service." Known for its creative menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients, it delivers dishes like "the best halibut we've ever had." The "warm atmosphere" and attentive staff make it ideal for special occasions, ensuring "a memorable meal out."

                                                                                                                      4,208 Reviews

                                                                                                                      1. jacque

                                                                                                                        Denver

                                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                                        vip
                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        The atmosphere of the restaurant is lovely! The Maitre d does not have good people skills, awkward. Our waitress and the hostess were sweet and accommodating. Food was good, but not what you would expect for the price, lacked flavor and seasoning. Four different entrées; halibut, fillet, chicken, and lamb shank…lamb shank was the best.
                                                                                                                        MontrioResponded today
                                                                                                                        Dear Jacque, Thank you for joining us at Montrio. We value your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the Lamb shank, however, we do apologize for not exceeding expectations. Best, The Montrio Team.

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                                                                                                                      2. Kari

                                                                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                                                                        vip
                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        We were somewhat high maintenance due to some miscommunication on our end about party size. The staff was over the top in their efforts to accommodate us on such a busy night. Our server had a great sense of humor, the floor manager and host both and all the staff took wonderful care of us. The food was phenomenal. Arancini, salads, sides and entrees cooked to perfection despite our changing circumstances. We cannot thank them enough. A memorial evening for sure.

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                                                                                                                      3. Richard

                                                                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                                                                        28 reviews

                                                                                                                        vip
                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        28 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        One diner had numerous food allergies and they accommodated her graciously with a delicious dinner.
                                                                                                                        MontrioResponded 4 days ago
                                                                                                                        Richard, We are happy to hear our team was able to seamlessly assist in curating such a wondeful experience. We look forward to your next evening with us. Best, The Montrio team

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                                                                                                                      4. Lisa

                                                                                                                        Hawaii

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        The scallops were amazing and paired perfectly with the risotto.
                                                                                                                        MontrioResponded 4 days ago
                                                                                                                        Lisa, Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback, on your evening at Montrio. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the scallops so much. Thank you for taking the time out to leave us such woderful feedback. Best, The Montrio team

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                                                                                                                      5. Ken

                                                                                                                        Central Coast

                                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                        Service from the waiter was very attentive. The food was very tasty, though my pork chop was medium rare rather than the recommended medium. It appears that Montrio makes it a policy to not recognize birthdays as had been mentioned by other reviewers. I noted at the time of my online booking that it was my wife’s birthday and it would be great if they could decorate her dessert plate. Unfortunately, there was no acknowledgment that this was my wife’s special day.
                                                                                                                        MontrioResponded 4 days ago
                                                                                                                        Ken, While we are glad to hear you enjoyed most of your evening at Montrio, our apologies for the error in acknowledging your wife's birthday. That is an error, on our end, that we will address. Thank you for sharing and giving us the opportunity to fix it , going forward. Best, The Montrio team

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                                                                                                                      6. Raj

                                                                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                                                                        26 reviews

                                                                                                                        vip
                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        26 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        Nice restaurant for a special occasion dinner. The food was nicely presented and was flavorful.
                                                                                                                        MontrioResponded 4 days ago
                                                                                                                        Raj, Thank you for such great feedback, on your evening at Montrio. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your evening with us. Best, The Montrio team

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                                                                                                                      7. Patricia

                                                                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                                                                        46 reviews

                                                                                                                        vip
                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        46 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        One our favorite restaurants in Monterey. The location is just steps from hotel where we stay, so it makes it very convenient. The hostess was super friendly and our waiter, Carlos, was efficient, knowledgeable and very helpful in choosing our meal choices. My steak was served hot, cooked perfectly and served with a lovely huckleberry sauce. The pork belly appetizer was delicious, too!
                                                                                                                        MontrioResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                                                        Patricia, Thank you very much for sharing such a great review, of your evening at Montrio. We are very happy to hear you had such a great experience & that Carlos took such great care of your party. Best, The Montrio team

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                                                                                                                      8. Mark

                                                                                                                        Central Coast

                                                                                                                        40 reviews

                                                                                                                        vip
                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        40 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined on December 3, 2024

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Our server Conchetta was great. Personable, funny and professional are all words I would use to describe her. Food was excellent. Service was that of a true professional. Time taken to make us not feel rushed, but kept everything moving at the correct pace.
                                                                                                                        MontrioResponded on December 6, 2024
                                                                                                                        Mark, Thank you very much, for such a kind review of your evening at Montrio. We are very happy to hear Concetta took such great care of your party. We agree, she takes great pride in her service & it is great to see it so well received. Best, The Montrio team

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                                                                                                                      9. Fu Kwan

                                                                                                                        San Diego

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Thanks Montrio I had the best experience in years!
                                                                                                                        MontrioResponded on December 1, 2024
                                                                                                                        Fu kwan, Thank you for leaving us an amazing review. We are very happy you had a great experience. Best, The Montrio Team.

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                                                                                                                      10. Myles

                                                                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                                        vip
                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        Extremely nice restaurant. Great happy hour too!
                                                                                                                        MontrioResponded on December 1, 2024
                                                                                                                        Myles, We thank you for your kind words. We agree with you, our happy hour is great. Thank you again. We hope to see you soon. Best, The Montrio Team.

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                                                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                                                      Montrio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 648-8880.

                                                                                                                      Montrio is rated 4.6 stars by 4208 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                                      7:00 PM
                                                                                                                      Booked 19 times today

                                                                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                      Google Map for Montrio

                                                                                                                      414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940

                                                                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                                      • Award-winning
                                                                                                                        1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                                                                                                                      • Cross street
                                                                                                                        Franklin
                                                                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                        Monterey
                                                                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                        Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                                        Californian, American
                                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                                        Convenient two tier garage parking located a half block from Montrio Bistro.
                                                                                                                      • Public transit
                                                                                                                        Monterey Airbus and local Bus Transit near Montrio Bistro
                                                                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                      • Executive chef
                                                                                                                        Chef Kurt Boucher
                                                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                                                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                                                        http://www.montrio.com/
                                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                                        (831) 648-8880
                                                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                        Montrio Bistro is committed to ensure that we exceed the expectations of every guest that comes through our doors. With over 20 years in the business and a great team of chefs and wait staff, you can be sure that Montrio Bistro is the right spot for your next event.

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