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The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel, Monterey, CA

The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel

4.5 (60)
$31 to $50
American
2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA 93940-3838

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19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled right on the Monterey State Beach, The Lantern Room offers a dining experience like no other, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and a menu inspired by the rich offerings of Monterey County. Our dishes celebrate the flavors of the region, each crafted with ingredient sourced from local vendors, ensuring that every bite supports our vibrant community. Complement your meal with a selection of wines and beers exclusively from Monterey County, all while enjoying the calm, nautical ambiance that perfectly frames the ocean’s horizon. Whether you’re seeking a tranquil evening or a memorable meal with a view, The Lantern Room invites you to savor the best of the coast!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual

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What 60 people are saying

The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lantern Room at Monterey Beach Hotel offers "spectacular ocean views" and a "warm and inviting" ambiance. Diners enjoy "delicious meals with beautiful presentation," with standout dishes like steaks and mussels. While some service issues arise, many praise the "excellent service" and "thoughtful" staff. This restaurant is a must-visit for its "amazing views" and high-quality dining experience.
60 Reviews
  1. Lois

    Fresno / San Joaquin Valley14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An almost 2 hour dining. Our waiter understood overseeing the table without intruding giving us plenty of time to finish each course. It was wonderful. And the food was superb.

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  2. Ruben

    California Central Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing. One of the best steaks I have ever had. My wife loved the lasagna rolls, and my daughter loved her food, it was seafood but don’t remember exactly what it was. Our only complaint would be we waited for about 20 minutes after being seated to have someone come and attend to us, the server was very apologetic but still. We had breakfast there the next morning and the service sucked, the hostess was very unwelcoming and the server was even worse, again it took about 15 minutes before she attended to us then she also was very unwelcoming. I was telling her I had a credit and she very rude about it, at the end of the meal we asked for 2 hot chocolates to go and when they were brought she placed them on our table and just said bye then walked away.

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  3. Linda

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    When we arrived, they didn't have the reservation made on Open Table. Unfortunately, going through Open Table is the only way to make a reservation there. Considering they didn't receive the reservation, the restaurant accommodated us and we enjoyed our breakfast there.

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  4. Jayne

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lantern Room is the best restaurant on the peninsula. We love Dennis. High quality food, drinks, ambiance, and view.

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  5. Wolfgng tanner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food with the exception of the pasta dish not being hot enough. Branzino was excellent.

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  6. Joe

    San Diego5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    View was amazing. Waiter and busier had amazing customer service and attention. Noticed the person who sat us was a bit more merry with the table before us. One negative was the dessert was not good at all. Ordered the cheese cake and the chocolate cake. The main dishes were delicious. We had the steak and the Cesar salad. Wish they had fresh ceviche or calamari as an option for appetizers.

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  7. Blanca

    California Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was much tastier than I expected and view was FAULOUS! Great value and excellent service!

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  8. JJ VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great views, good service and very good food. It was just really loud. They could benefit from rugs or something else to take down the echo of the screaming children out with their parents.

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  9. Stephanie VIP

    California Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view was amazing. It’s all glass windows on the side you look out on to. The food was good. The service was excellent. Everyone that served us was happy and polite…very refreshing. I would go back again.

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  10. John

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The mussels in a spicy broth were a great appetizer. The pork chop and the chicken main courses were cooked exactly as requested. Overall, the meals were excellent, and the service was very good. The ocean view from our table was incredible and made our visit a night to remember.

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The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

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2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA 93940-3838

Additional information

  • Area
    Monterey
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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