Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Paz

   Los Angeles9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   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 2 days ago

   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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   Jim

   Central Coast3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The four of us started with tapas. The excellent prawns were very flavorful with a little spice. The roasted carrots were very tasty, but there weren’t enough petite carrots for the delicious sauce. The Mediterranean salad was good, but needed more toppings. We shared a perfectly prepared and delicious roasted mushroom pizza. We wished that the Del Mar paella was larger and little less soggy, with a little more flavor, but it was good. The group enjoyed a pitcher of sangria. My margarita was nothing special (was that store bought mix?). The Creme Catalana was an excellent Creme Brûlée-like dessert! and the fresh baked chocolate cookies were also excellent (a little house made ice cream would have been a good addition). Overall it was a very enjoyable dinner with excellent service and nice ambiance. We would return here again when we’re in town.
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Jim, Thank you for sharing the positive aspects of your dining experience at Estéban Restaurant. We're delighted to hear our team delivered excellent service and you enjoyed the vibrant ambiance and delicious dishes, especially the Pan Seared Prawns, Swank Farms Roasted Carrots, Roasted Mushroom Pizza, Crèma Catalana, Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and Pitcher of Sangria. We truly appreciate your feedback and have shared it with our team, as it helps to continuously enhance our menu. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Monterey, so we have an opportunity to provide you with another delicious meal. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   BOB

   Central Coast3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 May 2025

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

   Nice bar/dinner area with an outside courtyard with fireplace. Mix of hotel guests and locals. Atmosphere was very nice with several spots for quiet dinning. Food was very good and the service was exceptional. First time there for both my wife and I and we thought it was a great value. I would go back and take others when family/friends come to town.
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 7 May 2025

   Dear BOB, It was our pleasure to host you and your wife for your first dining experience at Estéban Restaurant. We're thrilled you enjoyed our weekly Date Night Tuesday special, which includes an outstanding 4-course dinner for two featuring Chef's Pintxos, Caesar Salad, Choice of Paella, Churros Dessert, and 2 Signature Sangrias. We are happy that our dedicated team provided exceptional service during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back for another Date Night Tuesday or our other exciting weekday specials, such as Shucking Social Sundays, Empanada Night Mondays, and Burger Special Wednesdays. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   Orion

   Central Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 26 April 2025

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

   Food was outstanding! Great value for the quality and variety. Loved the bloody mary bar and bottomless mimosas. The service was great!!!
   

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   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 7 May 2025

   Dear Orion, Thank you for the fantastic review. We're thrilled you had an outstanding dining experience during Brunch. We're glad you enjoyed the delicious food and our new exclusive Build Your Own Bloody Mary and Bottomless Flavored Mimosa Bar. It's great to know our staff delivered excellent service, and 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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   Gabe and Erin

   Central Coast1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 20 April 2025

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

   This is our third time trying to enjoy breakfast at this restaurant. Although the food quality is pretty good and the ambience is excellent the service, I have to say, is extremely disappointing. We had to send one burger back twice. They forgot AND messed up our drinks, three times, and this was after waiting literally 55 minutes for a build your own bloody Mary! All we needed was a glass with a side of vodka and it took 55 minutes. No exaggeration. This was after the brunch rush by the way. They forgot one entire meal, but brought us an extra meal that belonged to somebody else. We had to ask for literally every single thing we needed. I had to walk into the restaurant and find servers to remind them about some thing that was being re-fired. Extremely disappointing and embarrassing as I chose this restaurant for our whole family Easter brunch. I am a very strong proponent of local business, and I have a very long background in hospitality so I tend to be more forgiving than most, but I hit the limit today and actually got angry. Step it up Esteban! This is my third chance that I have given you, and I don’t know how many more I can give. Let’s put it this way; If it had just been my husband and myself we would’ve walked out.
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 22 April 2025

   Dear Gabe and Erin, Thank you for sharing the positive aspects of your dining experience. It's great to hear you enjoyed our restaurant's ambiance and flavorful dishes. However, we recognize there were challenges during your visit, and we apologize for the inconvenience it caused, especially on a special holiday. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of service. Your feedback is essential to our continuous improvement and to ensure we consistently exceed our guests' expectations in the future. We would like an opportunity to discuss your experience further and learn more about your concerns. Thank you for continuing to choose Estéban Restaurant. We look forward to speaking with you and making your next visit even better. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   Nelda

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 April 2025

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

   From the moment we were greeted by the hostess, our experience was attentive & outstanding and the food was delicious, just as it was the last time we visited.
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 22 April 2025

   Dear Nelda. Thank you for choosing Estéban Restaurant and for your excellent review. It was a pleasure to host you, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Our team is dedicated to delivering attentive service and exceptional food, and your recognition is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Monterey. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   Antonie

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 19 April 2025

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

   We really enjoyed our dinner! We went on the early side, so it was fairly quiet. The restaurant is lovely, and the service was outstanding. The food was very good. We had the charcuterie plate and paella. We appreciated that they listed which dishes were gluten-free on the menu, since we went during Passover. The dessert was delicious as well, and the house sangria was lovely!
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 25 April 2025

   Dear Antonie, Thank you for choosing Estéban Restaurant and for your excellent review. It was a pleasure to host you, and we are delighted to hear you had a lovely dining experience. We're glad you enjoyed our delicious paella, charcuterie plate, dessert, sangria, and the variety of menu options we offer. We appreciate your recognition of our dedicated team for delivering outstanding service during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional meal at Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage
   

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   THY

   Sacramento2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 April 2025

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

   Very nice atmosphere and great food. Outdoor space is just as nice.
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 17 April 2025

   Dear THY, Thank you for the terrific 5-star review. We're glad you had an excellent dining experience with us, enjoying our restaurant's inviting atmosphere, beautiful outdoor patio area, and flavorful dishes. 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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   Meredith VIP

   San Francisco19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 10 April 2025

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

   Our go to restaurant every time we come to Monterey
   

   Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 11 April 2025

   Dear Meredith, Thank you for the excellent 5-star review. We're delighted to learn that Estéban Restaurant has become your go-to restaurant when dining in Monterey, and we appreciate that you continue to choose us during our visits. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip. Sincerely, Anthony Vittaca Director of Food & Beverage
   

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    Diane

    San Antonio3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

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

    Great place for traditional tapas. Definitely recommend.
    

    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 17 April 2025

    Dear Diane, Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We're delighted to learn you had a great dining experience and enjoyed our delicious Tapas selections. 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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