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Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, Monterey, CA

Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.2
4.2
883 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Estéban Restaurant: Spanish-inspired California cuisine.
This local favorite offers indoor & outdoor patio (pet-friendly) dining

Up-to-date hours:
Open for Breakfast
Mon. – Fri. 7:00am–10:00am
Open for Dinner
Sun. – Thurs., 4:30pm–8:30pm
Fri. & Sat., 4:30pm–9:00pm
Tapas Happy Hour daily 4:30pm–6:00pm
Open for Brunch
Sat. & Sun. 9:00am–1:30pm

Estéban Restaurant, the 2024 Diners' Choice award winner, carries on the Munras family tradition of culinary hospitality and excellence. It offers authentic Monterey dining in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring traditional Spanish-inspired California cuisine with a pinch of adventure. Choose from shared plates and classic selections.

Gift Certificates available

Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/EstebanRestaurant and Instagram at instagram.com/estebanrestaurant/

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 375-0176
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Steven Patlan
  • Catering
    In addition to Estéban Restaurant and our private dining room, we offer three beautiful event and party venues. Our distinctive spaces create the perfect setting for a wedding rehearsal dinner, reception, banquet, business function, or family celebration. <br />Please contact our <br />Special Events Department at 831-373-1602
  • Private party facilities
    Plan an intimate event or special occasion in the unique private dining room at Estéban Restaurant in downtown Monterey, CA. Enjoy our full menu selection, tempting wine list and warm ambiance. Our private dining venue can comfortably accommodate small groups for a memorable celebration.

Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch, Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 1:30pm

    Multiple dates available
    We think sharing a table with family and friends is the perfect way to start and end the week. Monterey's newest weekend brunch is now served at Estéban Restaurant every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The menu features Executive Chef Ben Hillan's farm-to-table fresh, savory, and sweet entrees, seasonal sides, and festive drinks.
    Weekend Brunch, Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 1:30pm photo
  • Valentine's Weekend at Estéban Restaurant

    US$79.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
    Make time for romance this Valentine's Day and celebrate your love at Estéban Restaurant. Treat your special someone to a delicious dinner you both deserve. Guests can savor our Valentine's Three-Course Prix Fixe Dinner Special at $79 + per person or have the option to choose from our full seasonal dinner menu from Estéban Restaurant's California-inspired Spanish cuisine.
    Valentine's Weekend at Estéban Restaurant photo

Offers

  • Nightly Tapas Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 16:30 - 18:00
    A locals' favorite Tapas Happy Hour. Enjoy Assorted Tapas, $9 Spanish Margaritas, and our House-made Sangria. $9 Spanish Wines by the glass, $7 Cocktails and Draft Beer from 4:30-6pm nightly.

    Nightly Tapas Happy Hour photo

What 883 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa offers a delightful culinary experience with "excellent service" and a "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the "outstanding Spanish tapas" and "delicious seasonal dishes." The outdoor patio is praised for its cozy warmth and live Spanish guitar, providing a "wonderful dining atmosphere."

883 Reviews
  1. michelle

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely ambiance especially outside. Food was just meh which was very disappointing especially given the prices

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  2. Betsy

    VIP

    Hawaii

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were 100% perfect. My husband and I celebrated Valentine’s Day at Esteban, and we enjoyed it every bite. Servers were attentive, checking in frequently to make sure we were doing fine. We will return! 

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  3. Chris

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Valentines experience. Everything was delicious. Thank you for the great time.

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  4. vicky

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ll be going back! The food was great, and the service was the best

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  5. mark

    VIP

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I shared small plates for dinner. Pulpo, empañadas, carrots, a pork dish. All excellent. Good selection of wines by the glass. Beautiful dining areas. Friendly service.
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 7 February 2025
    Dear Mark, Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We're delighted you and your wife had a beautiful and excellent dining experience while enjoying our delicious tapas. Our dedicated staff is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere, and it's great to hear they provided you with friendly service during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Anthony Vitacca Director of Food & Beverage

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  6. Karen

    VIP

    Central Coast

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience with our friends. Amazing service, great food. As locals, we are so lucky to have places like Esteban to enjoy.
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 3 February 2025
    Dear Karen, Thank you for the outstanding 5-star review. We're happy to hear our staff provided you and your friends with amazing service while you enjoyed our delicious dishes and fantastic atmosphere. We truly value our local guests and appreciate that you continue to choose our restaurant. 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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  7. Michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best meal I had in Monterey. Excellent service. Just delightful in every way. Every bite was perfectly prepared and seasoned. So many options for all tastes. Bravo
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 22 January 2025
    Dear Michael, Thank you for the terrific 5-star review. We are delighted our staff provided exceptional service and that you found our meals among the best you have experienced in Monterey. We take great care to craft and season our dishes with attention to detail, and we're happy that you enjoyed the variety of options on our menu. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Esteban Restaurant. Sincerely, Esteban Restaurant Management

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  8. Holly B

    VIP

    Central Coast

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great family birthday celebration here. It was fun ordering many tasty and authentic Spanish dishes to share. The food and drinks came out in a timely fashion. Vegan paella came out last, of course. Desserts were also delicious. Servers were attentive and friendly. They even sang to our birthday person. I would have dimmed the lights a bit, but this way we were able to see the interesting items better, I suppose.
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 22 January 2025
    Dear Holly B., Thank you for the excellent 5-star review. We're glad you and your family had a wonderful birthday celebration with us. It's great to hear that our team provided you with friendly and attentive service while you savored all the delicious dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Estéban Restaurant Management

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  9. RIch

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a 6:30 reservation and arrived 15 minutes early and were immediately seated with no wait. Loved the ambiance of this restaurant. Service was excellent. We had the roasted vegetables for starters and clams and mussels main course. Both were delicious. Complimented the meal trying both the Spain varietals of wine they offered. Would highly recommend this establishment for a beautiful evening. Thank you!
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 10 January 2025
    Dear RIch, Thank you for the terrific 5-star review. We're delighted our staff delivered excellent and timely service while you and your wife had a beautiful evening. We're happy to learn you also enjoyed the delicious Verduras a la Brasa, Mussels & Clams, and our selection of wines. We look forward to welcoming you and your wife back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Estéban Restaurant Management

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  10. Bruce

    VIP

    Central Coast

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great wine …. Another great meal. We will return soon.
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on 3 January 2025
    Dear Bruce, Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We're glad to learn you had a lovely dining experience at our restaurant, enjoying the flavorful dishes and wine. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage

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FAQs

Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 375-0176.

Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is rated 4.2 stars by 883 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 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

700 Munras Avenue, Casa Munras Hotel, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fremont Street
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    self-park hotel parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Steven Patlan
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (831) 375-0176
  • Catering
    In addition to Estéban Restaurant and our private dining room, we offer three beautiful event and party venues. Our distinctive spaces create the perfect setting for a wedding rehearsal dinner, reception, banquet, business function, or family celebration. <br />Please contact our <br />Special Events Department at 831-373-1602
  • Private party facilities
    Plan an intimate event or special occasion in the unique private dining room at Estéban Restaurant in downtown Monterey, CA. Enjoy our full menu selection, tempting wine list and warm ambiance. Our private dining venue can comfortably accommodate small groups for a memorable celebration.
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