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Elegant dining room suspended over the Bay - Coastal Kitchen Monterey, Monterey, CA

Coastal Kitchen Monterey

4.7
4.7
322 Reviews
$50 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for scenic views
NOW SERVING SUNDAY BRUNCH!!

The Coastal Kitchen Monterey is an idyllic setting to enjoy inspirational fine dining. The culinary efforts are on display in the show kitchen and the service team is poised to offer impassioned explanations.

Chef Michael Rotondo’s multi-coursed tasting menu focuses on sustainability and celebrates the bounty of the Monterey Bay and Central Coast. A wine pairing of thoughtfully curated wines selected by the Sommelier team is available to complement each captivating course.

Additionally, we are also offering our Champagne Brunch on Sundays for 10am to 2pm.

Dinner Menus: Multiple Course Tasting Menu starts at $145 per person (Tuesday to Saturday Evenings)
3 Course Prix Fixe Menu $85 ( Tuesday to Thursday evenings)
Champagne Brunch Prix Fixe Menu: $75 per person (Sundays from 10am to 2pm)
Reservation Cancellation Policy: 24 Hours Prior to Reservation Time
Late Cancellation Fee: $50 per guest cancelation.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (831) 645-4064
  • Website
    https://montereyplazahotel.com/dining/coastal-kitchen
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Michael Rotondo
  • Private party facilities
    The Monterey Plaza's ten conference and banquet rooms provide more than 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space that can accommodate groups for meetings, conferences, banquets and private parties. In addition, the Hotel's large Outdoor Plaza can host events.
  • Location
    400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940-1489
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Cross Street
    Inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel at 400 Cannery Row in Monterey CA.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Our carefully crafted tasting menu by Executive Chef Michael Rotondo, who brings a fresh culinary prowess to the Peninsula, explores new ground using the treasures that abound throughout our coastal region. Together with the sublime wine pairings curated by Sommelier Conrad Reddick, this epicurean journey invites you to plunge into the rhythm of the coast. An unforgettable experience served with uninterrupted views of Monterey Bay and the ocean crashing beneath your feet.

To Begin

  • PACIFIC GOLD OYSTER

    pomegranite, habanada, mint

    • GRILLED CALAMARI

      jimmy nardello, quince, romesco

      • TEMPURA SQUASH BLOSSOM

        coriander blossom, sansho pepper

        1st Course

        • AUTUMN MISO SOUP

          bay scallop, kombu, fall vegetables

          2nd Course

          • PACIFIC STRIPED BASS

            fuji apple, mussel, curry

            3rd Course

            • DRY AGED DUCK

              tokyo turnip, fig, shiso

              4th Course

              • RED WINE BRAISED SHORT RIB

                corn, sunchoke, purple watercress

                Dessert

                • BASQUE STYLE CHEESECAKE

                  blackberry sorbet, tahitian vanilla, smoked pistachio

                  Last updated: 8 November 2024

                  What 322 people are saying

                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                  4.7
                  4.7 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.6Food
                  • 4.8Service
                  • 4.8Ambience
                  • 4.1Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Loved For

                  • California Central Coast

                    Innovative

                  • California Central Coast

                    Great for fine wines

                  • Monterey / Carmel

                    Best Service

                  • Monterey / Carmel

                    Best Ambience

                  • Monterey / Carmel

                    Innovative

                  • Monterey / Carmel

                    Great for fine wines

                  • Monterey / Carmel

                    Romantic

                  • Monterey / Carmel

                    Good for special occasions

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Coastal Kitchen Monterey offers a "spectacular view" of Monterey Bay, with an exquisite dining experience that includes "fantastic and inventive" menus and expertly paired wines. The service is attentive, creating a "wonderful experience" for guests. Diners highlight the "amazing" food flavors and "exceptional" cuisine, making it a "special journey" worth taking.

                  322 Reviews

                  1. Ken

                    Central Coast

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined today

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We had a wonderful time. Everyone from the reception folks through the table staff and sommelier were terrific. Great pairing with terrific food made for a great evening.

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                  2. Mathew

                    Las Vegas

                    1 review

                    4.0

                    1 review

                    Dined today

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Had a great time. Only thing that tipped me off was how quiet servers were at explaining the dishes, some of the courses had competing flavors that didn't blend well.

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                  3. Bryan

                    Central Coast

                    5 reviews

                    5.0

                    5 reviews

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    This was our second visit and the experience was fresh and we are already planning our next visit.

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                  4. kathy

                    Washington DC

                    3 reviews

                    5.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined on 2 February 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    This is one of the best restaurants I have had dinner at in many years. The food, wine pairings, and service were memorable. I am sorry that I live across the country.

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                  5. Tina

                    VIP

                    Las Vegas

                    13 reviews

                    5.0

                    13 reviews

                    Dined on 26 January 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    An exquisite dining experience! From the service to the 7-course dinner to the wine pairing! We had a lovely table by the window and arrived just as the sun had set with a spectacular view of Monterey Bay. What a special treat!

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                  6. Joe

                    VIP

                    London

                    11 reviews

                    4.0

                    11 reviews

                    Dined on 19 January 2025

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The food was exceptional. The 5 course tasting menu is a full meal. Just need to align the value with the price.

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                  7. Carson

                    VIP

                    San Francisco

                    6 reviews

                    5.0

                    6 reviews

                    Dined on 18 January 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Food was amazing and service was even better! We’ll definitely be back.

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                  8. Andy

                    San Francisco

                    18 reviews

                    5.0

                    18 reviews

                    Dined on 11 January 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    A fabulous meal. We did the three course fixed price. Every dish was superb. Even the freshly made rolls and butter were heavenly. Incredible service in a white tablecloth setting. And a low noise level so we could talk to each other!!! If we lived closer we would be regulars.

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                  9. Diana

                    San Francisco

                    3 reviews

                    4.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined on 11 January 2025

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    This is our second time having dinner at this restaurant. The first time was memorable throughout. This time the white miso soup with seafood and the market salad were outstanding. The entrees--short ribs and duck--need more originality. Our first time the entrees had a distinctly Japanese fusion to them and were delectable. This time the sauces were mild--classic French comes to mind. The duck had a wonderful barley side dish but needed more fruit--kumquats sliced paper thin perhaps with a chutney glaze. The short ribs had a wonderfully dark sauce served in a tetsubin Japanese teapot, but needed more richness--perhaps a thinly sliced selection of shiitake and maitake in a port reduction? And soy sauce or salt or maybe yuzu (the current trend in Paris restaurants this past September) needed to be added to both entrees. For the short ribs the crunch potato crisps added the needed hint of salt. More was required. Call us food snobs, but Coastal Kitchen has a lot going for it, more than a lot of restaurants in Monterey County. Keep on experimenting with new herbs, sauces--which define everything, and wonderful unique additions such as the tiny bits of crunch veggies in the miso soup! We will try your Sunday brunch too!

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                  10. Jason

                    Phoenix

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on 1 January 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The menu is always fantastic and inventive, and I highly recommend adding the wine pairing! It's a good value and usually has wines you might not otherwise know or try. Also, the kitchen is very accommodating of food allergies or preferences without sacrificing quality or care at all.

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                  FAQs

                  Coastal Kitchen Monterey is rated 4.7 stars by 322 OpenTable diners.

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

                  Make a booking

                  2 people
                  19:00
                  Booked 10 times today
                  Google Map for Coastal Kitchen Monterey

                  400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940-1489

                  Additional information

                  • Cross Street
                    Inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel at 400 Cannery Row in Monterey CA.
                  • Area
                    Monterey
                  • Hours of Operation
                    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:30–21:00
                  • Price
                    $50 and over
                  • Cuisines
                    Farm-to-table
                  • Dining style
                    Fine Dining
                  • Dress code
                    Smart Casual
                  • Parking details
                    Valet
                  • Payment Options
                    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                  • Executive Chef
                    Chef Michael Rotondo
                  • Additional
                    Bar Dining, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                  • Website
                    https://montereyplazahotel.com/dining/coastal-kitchen
                  • Phone number
                    (831) 645-4064
                  • Private party facilities
                    The Monterey Plaza's ten conference and banquet rooms provide more than 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space that can accommodate groups for meetings, conferences, banquets and private parties. In addition, the Hotel's large Outdoor Plaza can host events.
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