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Montrio, Monterey, CA
Award-winning

Montrio

4.6
4.6
4232 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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 4,232 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Montrio in Monterey promises a memorable dining experience with "truly outstanding" pork chops and a diverse menu catering to dietary needs. Guests praise its "excellent, elegant, tasty food" and "outstanding service." The atmosphere is inviting, and the staff attentive, making it a "great place to enjoy a great meal with great people."

4,232 Reviews
  1. Igor

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Hostess not very friendly I expected more as far as food experience, but it was just average. 

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  2. Kayla

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and ambience, especially for Valentine’s Day.

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  3. Misha

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner in downtown Monterey. We had reservations on the patio but were lucky to find seats at the bar. Liza took great care of us and we had the special surf and turf (filet and lobster)with a bottle of Chappellet cabernet. One of our fave restaurants when we’re in town.

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  4. Kristine

    VIP

    Alabama

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely FABULOUS!!! Bridgette (our server) was awesome. Checked on us at all the right times. Food was over the top delicious. We each had the Montrio Mixed Green and it was beautiful. We shared the Surf & Turf and the plating was superb as was the meal. The desserts were decadent; the flourless chocolate cake was smooth as velvet and the crème brûlée….well let me just say there was none left. I highly recommend going. Kudos to the GM and his outstanding wine recommendation along with the back of the house!!! Love this special spot!!!
    MontrioResponded today
    Kristine, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Bridgette took such great care of you, and that the food and wine recommendations exceeded your expectations. We’re so glad everything was to your liking, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kudos to our talented kitchen team. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience—hope to see you again soon! Best, The Montrio team

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  5. Chuck

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    614 reviews

    3.0

    614 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice decor. Surprisingly good food. But the service was lousy for this price point. We got to the restaurant when they opened, and we were told they couldn't seat us early (even though we were only 25 minutes early and virtually every table was empty) and that since the bar was full, there was nothing they could do. Truly head scratching. We could have simply had a drink at our table, but instead, we wandered around the neighborhood for 20 minutes (not a great neighborhood) to kill time. Ridiculous. The young woman hostess in the Valentine's Day sweater had ZERO personality or interpersonal skills, and the guy standing behind her supervising just kept saying "I'm sorry". Then the waiter was hyper and overly attentive (he and his co-workers interrupted us at least 6 times during our meal to ask 'how things were going'); it was Valentine's Day - just leave us alone! If we need something we'll ask. Usually when things don't match at a restaurant, it's good service and mediocre food; with Montrio, it's good food and a place in serious need of a new service staff.
    MontrioResponded today
    Chuck, I am very sorry to hear your feedback on your evening with us. I will reach out privately to further discuss.

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  6. Roman

    Central Coast

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service by Bill could not have been better. Also a visit from an owner was nice too. Our order was brought out just as we wanted. No surprises.

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  7. Jose

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food all the appetizers were delicious the vibes was good

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  8. Kathleen

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the scallops. It was a perfect sear. The risotto was also excellent.

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  9. Kelsey

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the crab cakes as an appetizer. They were fantastic! My husband had the NY strip for dinner, and I do think he wished it was a little more cooked since he ordered it “medium” but it was still a good meal. I had the scallops entree. I absolutely loved it. The risotto paired very well with the scallops. I will definitely be back for that meal again!
    MontrioResponded 7 days ago
    Kelsey, thank you very much, for taking the time out to leave us a review. Our apologies for the steak temperature issue, we will certainly make sure it comes out perfect next time. We look forward to your next evening at Montrio for those scallops. Best, The Montrio team

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  10. Bonnie

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal but found the service to be off. The waiter did not get the order correct and when he corrected it, he brought the corrected order out but not the original. The wine took awhile to be delivered and it was not chilled.
    MontrioResponded 4 days ago
    Bonnie, Thank you for the feedback we truly appreciate it. We appologize for not hitting all the marks. We will bring it to the attention of the team. We aspire to give every guest a memorable experience. We hope to see you again soon. Best, 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 4232 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 24 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
  • 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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