Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.4 (912)

$31 to $50

Spanish

700 Munras Avenue, Casa Munras Hotel, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people

9 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Estéban Restaurant: Spanish-inspired California cuisine.
This local favorite offers indoor & outdoor patio (pet-friendly) dining

Up-to-date hours:
Open for Breakfast
Mon. – Fri. 7:00am–10:00am
Open for Dinner
Sun. – Thurs., 4:30pm–8:30pm
Fri. & Sat., 4:30pm–9:00pm
Tapas Happy Hour daily 4:30pm–6:00pm
Open for Brunch
Sat. & Sun. 9:00am–1:30pm

Estéban Restaurant, the 2024 Diners' Choice award winner, carries on the Munras family tradition of culinary hospitality and excellence. It offers authentic Monterey dining in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring traditional Spanish-inspired California cuisine with a pinch of adventure. Choose from shared plates and classic selections.

Gift Certificates available

Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/EstebanRestaurant and Instagram at instagram.com/estebanrestaurant/

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–13:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:30–18:00
Phone number
(831) 375-0176
Website
http://www.estebanrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Steven Patlan
Catering
In addition to Estéban Restaurant and our private dining room, we offer three beautiful event and party venues. Our distinctive spaces create the perfect setting for a wedding rehearsal dinner, reception, banquet, business function, or family celebration. <br />Please contact our <br />Special Events Department at 831-373-1602
Private party facilities
Plan an intimate event or special occasion in the unique private dining room at Estéban Restaurant in downtown Monterey, CA. Enjoy our full menu selection, tempting wine list and warm ambiance. Our private dining venue can comfortably accommodate small groups for a memorable celebration.

Location
700 Munras Avenue, Casa Munras Hotel, Monterey, CA 93940
Area
Monterey
Cross Street
Fremont Street
Parking details
self-park hotel parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Monterey Jazz All Star Ensemble Dinner Series
Multiple dates available
This summer, experience a special evening of live jazz on the Estéban patio! Join us as the Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star performers take center stage. With a dinner reservation, you'll enjoy extraordinary performances by talented student musicians representing the best of Monterey County. Mark your calendar for these fantastic Tuesday dinner performances from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm: June 10, June 17, July 8, July 15, and August 5. Be a part of this magical musical experience in your community! All-Star ensembles perform all summer across Monterey County and far beyond, testing their chops on the bandstand while bringing great jazz music to the community. They have performed at prestigious venues and festivals such as the Kennedy Center, San Jose Jazz Fest, Jazz on the Plaza, Forest Theater in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Monterey Jazz Festival.
Live Spanish Guitar on Thursdays
Multiple dates available
Get ready...Live music has returned to the beautiful garden patio of Estéban Restaurant! Every Thursday from 5pm to 8pm, enjoy the enchanting musical styling of our locals' favorite Spanish Guitarist, Catherine Broz. Dinner Reservations are highly recommended.
Weekend Brunch, Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 1:30pm
Multiple dates available
We think sharing a table with family and friends is the perfect way to start and end the week. Monterey's newest weekend brunch is now served at Estéban Restaurant every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The menu features Executive Chef Steven Patlan's farm-to-table fresh, savory, and sweet entrees, seasonal sides, and our exclusive build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar.

Offers

Nightly Tapas Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 16:30 - 18:00
A locals' favorite Tapas Happy Hour. Enjoy Assorted Tapas, $9 Spanish Margaritas, and our House-made Sangria. $9 Spanish Wines by the glass, $7 Cocktails and Draft Beer from 4:30-6pm nightly.

Bravas PotatoesUS$12.00
crispy duck fat potatoes, brava sauce, gremolata, sunny side up eggs, house-made crème fraiche
CroquettesUS$12.00
shrimp, chorizo, potatoes, brava sauce, Manchego cheese
Swank Farms Roasted Carrots GF / VUS$12.00
preserved lemon yogurt, carrot top zhug, pickled shallots, Marcona almonds
Pan Seared PrawnsUS$17.00
head-on prawns, garlic chili oil chimichurri, grilled sourdough bread
Crispy BrusselsUS$15.00
Brussels sprouts, Baker’s Bacon truffle aioli, saba
Coastal CalamariUS$12.00
Pacific Coast calamari, artichokes, lemon slices, Parmigiano Reggiano, gremolata roasted jaleno aioli
CharcuterieUS$18.00
jamon serrano, Manchego, chorizo, mixed olives whole grain mustard, pickled vegetables grilled sourdough bread

Drinks & House-Made Sangria

House-Made SangriaUS$9.00
red or rosé
- PitcherUS$40.00
Spanish MargaritaUS$10.00
- PitcherUS$44.00
Spanish House WinesUS$9.00
red or white
Well CocktailsUS$7.00
Draft BeerUS$7.00

What 912 people are saying

Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monterey / Carmel
Great for brunch
Monterey / Carmel
Great for outdoor dining
Monterey / Carmel
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa offers a delightful dining experience with "terrific food and outstanding service." Known for "consistent, high quality" tapas and main meals, the restaurant features a "lovely atmosphere" and an inviting outdoor patio. Enjoy their "delicious" paella specials, "attentive service," and "great value."

912 Reviews

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Drew
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great. We enjoyed the variety of the menu, the attentive and friendly staff, the outdoor patio with our dog and everything about this place. We will be back!
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Heather VIP
Phoenix / Arizona13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a lovely restaurant for a meeting with friends or a business meeting. The food was very good and beautifully presented.
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 30 May 2025
Dear Heather, Thank you for the wonderful review. We are ecstatic that you had a lovely dining experience at Estéban Restaurant and enjoyed our delicious and beautifully presented dishes crafted by our culinary team. We truly appreciate your kind feedback and have shared it with our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal during your next visit. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
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David
California Central Coast14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific food and outstanding service. A delightful evening.
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 29 May 2025
Dear David, Thank you for your fantastic review. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest. We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience while enjoying the delicious food and that our dedicated team delivered outstanding service. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
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Lawrence
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Consistent, high quality of all tapas and main meals.
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 29 May 2025
Dear Lawrence, Thank you for the excellent review. We're glad you had a charming experience and enjoyed the flavorful Tapas and Entrées. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
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Terri VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The paella date night was incredible. Open Table needs to alter the info though. The date night deal is $79 for two people. OpenTable has it listed as $79 per person which is incorrect.
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 29 May 2025
Dear Terri, Thank you for the wonderful review. Having you as our guest during Date Night Tuesday was a pleasure! We're glad you had an incredible experience and enjoyed the delicious paella. We appreciate your feedback regarding the price listing and have corrected the issue. We hope to welcome you back for another Date Night Tuesday or our other Weekday Specials: Shucking Social Sundays, Empanada Night Mondays, and Burger Special Wednesdays. And, of course, we have our nightly Tapas Happy Hour from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. If you would like to make any reservations, please call us at 831-375-0176, and we will be happy to assist. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
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Teri VIP
California Central Coast11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated on their large and open patio on a sunny day. Very cheerful! Our server was fun and helpful. We ordered several tapas dishes which were delicious plus red sangria. I think next time I’ll have a margarita which can be ordered by the pitcher! Great for a group. My favorite dish was the empanadas and my husband’s was the octopus! We’ll go back soon. I forgot to mention their Happy Hour offerings were nice and they also offer $1 oysters on Sundays, I believe. Not sure about other days. I highly recommend this restaurant!
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 21 May 2025
Dear Teri, Thank you for the outstanding review. We're thrilled to have you and your husband as our guests. It's delightful to hear you enjoyed our delicious Red Sangria and tapas, especially the Empanadas and Pulpo Frito, and that our staff provided excellent service. As you mentioned, our Tapas Happy Hour takes place every evening from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In addition, we offer exciting Weekday Specials: Shucking Social Sundays, Empanada Night Mondays, Date Night Tuesdays, and Burger Special Wednesdays. If you would like to make any future reservations, please don't hesitate to call us at 831-375-0176. We look forward to welcoming you back to Estéban Restaurant for another memorable dining experience. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
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Mary
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are definitely going to be returning. The food and services were so good that I was surprised that there was no line at the door.
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 19 May 2025
Dear Mary, Thank you for the excellent review. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest at Estéban Restaurant. We're glad you had a wonderful dining experience while enjoying our flavorful dishes and that our dedicated team delivered exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Monterey for another delicious meal. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
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Shubham
Miami - Dade1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a hidden gem vibe. Great service by Jessica and great food with fresh ingredients. Also vegetarian friendly with many options. Lamb and brussel sprouts are a must have!
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 19 May 2025
Dear Shubham, Thank you for choosing Estéban Restaurant; having you as our guest was a pleasure. We're delighted our team delivered excellent service and that you enjoyed our delicious dishes, especially the Grilled Moroccan Spiced Lamb and Crispy Brussels. Our Chef and culinary team actively cultivate strong relationships with local vendors and visit the farmers' market to procure the freshest ingredients. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Monterey. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
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Karl VIP
San Diego67 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had been wanting to try Esteban for quite a while and we are glad we did. Their four course Paella special included a lot of delicious food.
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 19 May 2025
Dear Karl, Thank you for the outstanding review. We're thrilled to have you as our guest and are delighted to hear you enjoyed our Date Night Paella Tuesday weekday special. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
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Paz
Los Angeles9 reviews
2.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was so so we were sat in a dark corner by service area. I had to ask to be reseated. Food was nothing spectacular service sucked was never offered any specials etc. it’s like eating at a Dennys…
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 13 May 2025
Dear Paz, Thank you for sharing your review with us. We value your feedback and would like to learn more about your experience, as our goal is to consistently deliver exceptional food quality, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere for our guests. We are sorry to hear that we did not meet those expectations during your recent visit. To better understand your concerns and improve our offerings, we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail. Your insights are invaluable in helping us enhance our service. Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to connecting with you. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
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FAQs

Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 375-0176.

Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is rated 4.4 stars by 912 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

9 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

700 Munras Avenue, Casa Munras Hotel, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

Cross Street
Fremont Street
Area
Monterey
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–13:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:30–18:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
self-park hotel parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Steven Patlan
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.estebanrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(831) 375-0176
Catering
In addition to Estéban Restaurant and our private dining room, we offer three beautiful event and party venues. Our distinctive spaces create the perfect setting for a wedding rehearsal dinner, reception, banquet, business function, or family celebration. <br />Please contact our <br />Special Events Department at 831-373-1602
Private party facilities
Plan an intimate event or special occasion in the unique private dining room at Estéban Restaurant in downtown Monterey, CA. Enjoy our full menu selection, tempting wine list and warm ambiance. Our private dining venue can comfortably accommodate small groups for a memorable celebration.

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Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Featured in

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Experiences

Monterey Jazz All Star Ensemble Dinner Series

Live Spanish Guitar on Thursdays

Weekend Brunch, Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 1:30pm

Offers

Nightly Tapas Happy Hour

Menu

Tapas

Bravas PotatoesUS$12.00

CroquettesUS$12.00

Swank Farms Roasted Carrots GF / VUS$12.00

Pan Seared PrawnsUS$17.00

Crispy BrusselsUS$15.00

Coastal CalamariUS$12.00

CharcuterieUS$18.00

Drinks & House-Made Sangria

House-Made SangriaUS$9.00

Spanish MargaritaUS$10.00

Spanish House WinesUS$9.00

Well CocktailsUS$7.00

Draft BeerUS$7.00

What 912 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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