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Montrio, Monterey, CA
Award-winning

Montrio

4.6
4.6
4213 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (831) 648-8880
  • 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.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,213 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

NoiseModerate

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."

4,213 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was friendly, Bridget, if I recall, and on top of it. Husband’s birthday. They brought not only the birthday desert, but a nice taste of the strawberry gelato and blood orange sorbet — because she heard how we wanted to taste it. Husband had the filet perfectly cooked. I had the short rib very tasty, but maybe a bit too much salt. The ambiance was warmly inviting. Just the right amount of light added to a feeling that we were welcomed.

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  2. Tim and Liz

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was amazing. The beet salad, we would have preferred less microgreens, and some added romaine, nobody wants a plate full of microgreens. The lighting was way too bright, it did not set an intimate mood, that one looks for in an upper scale restaurant. Other than that, everything was great. Thank you.

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  3. mike

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great, though the server clearly should not have been working, She did wear a mask but you could hear her coughing and sneezing a lot off to the side. Mgr gave us great support. Food was a disappointment. We are assuming just a off night for the chef. All of our food was very sweet. Sweetest French onion soup we've ever had. Both of our dishes were on the sweet side (we had different dishes), to the point my wife could not eat hers. Very strange, but the mgr was great and we'll be back for another try. It is a really nice place in an area that needs more nice restaurants.
    MontrioResponded 4 days ago
    Mike, Thank you so much for the feedback. I do appolgize we didn't hit all the marks. I've passed on the comments to our team and we are working to fix the situation. Again, thank you and we hope to see you soon.

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  4. Caren

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A superb meal at Montrio. The best crab cakes I have ever eaten. Scallops cooked to perfection with delicious risotto. My husband's duck breast was delicious. The bar produced excellent vespers (and we are picky). Service was lovely. We wish this restaurant was in our hometown.
    MontrioResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Caren, We're delighted to know that our team met your expectations, and that you enjoyed your experience with us at Montrio. We agree with you, our Seared Sea Scallops and Grimaud Farms Duck Breast are very delicious. We will pass on your kind words about he Vesper. Thank you. Best, The Montrio Team

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  5. Teri

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked through the door, we were greeted by a professionalism that was top notch! We were taken to a cozy booth, and our waiter came over immediately to greet us and take care of us. He was informative and helpful. He knew and had tasted all the food we ordered, and in my mind, that demonstrates the restaurant has the intent to provide service beyond the norm. He was efficient and friendly! Our drinks were delicious, and the food was wonderful. I'd advise ordering the house salad. It is the best I've ever had, with a mix of greens, nuts and a delicious cheese. The dressing was an unusual vinaigrette, just perfection! I will order it every time I go! I had the short ribs and my husband had lamb shanks. He ate every single bite! We were too full for dessert, but they all looked great. There is a nice balance of food offerings, and wines by the glass as well. I highly recommend this restaurant which has recently been remodeled. It's elegant and festive.
    MontrioResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Teri, We thank you so much for taking the time to leave us an amazing review. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your expierence with us. We aim to delight our guests with our service and attention to detail. We agree with you about the Montrio house salad, it's very delicious. The Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette is one of our favorite dressings. We hope to see you again soon. Best, The Montiro Team

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  6. jacque

    VIP

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days 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 6 days ago
    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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  7. Kari

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days 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.
    MontrioResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Kari, Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us, and we agree, the Arancini are very delicious. We hope to see you soon. Best, The Montrio Team

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  8. Richard

    VIP

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    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 on 12 December 2024
    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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  9. Lisa

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The scallops were amazing and paired perfectly with the risotto.
    MontrioResponded on 12 December 2024
    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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  10. Ken

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    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 on 12 December 2024
    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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FAQs

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

Montrio is rated 4.6 stars by 4213 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today

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Google Map for Montrio

414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Franklin
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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