Coastal Kitchen Monterey

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   Mark

   Miami

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What is a 3 star Michelin Restaurant? According to the Michelin guide: A three-star restaurant is one that offers “exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey.” My wife and I travel over 2500 miles each year to celebrate our wedding anniversary at nowhere else other than the Coastal Kitchen with Chef Michael Rotondo and his wonderful staff. From the initial warm and friendly greeting from Conrad the Maitre D’ Hotel and Sommelier you will be experiencing a 5 course tasting delight never to be experienced anywhere else on the Monterey Peninsula! Chef Michael makes it a point to welcome each guest table before dinner service to ensure they are ready for culinary experience like no other and ensures there are no allergens to affect their tasting experience. For an additional charge, each course will be paired with an exceptional wine to highlight the nuisances of every dish. Rachel our wine server had extensive knowledge of each wine served and made the pairing so much more enjoyable. Jesus and Eli our food servers were always on point and added to the attentiveness of the entire staff! We truly appreciated the attention to detail and the quality of the food served at every course. The Basque cheese cake was off the chart! The French Laundry was an icon of the Napa Valley in its day but the new rising icon of the Monterey Peninsula is the Coastal Kitchen! Thank You Chef Michael and the Monterey Plaza Hotel for a wonderful 3 star Michelin dining experience! The Coastal Kitchen truly offers exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey!
   

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   Doug

   San Diego

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, great staff and delightful experience.
   

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   DG

   Central Coast

   47 reviews

   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a definite four star experience, the four of us had the "Tasting menu with wine" and it was spectacular. Each "taste" was lovely to look at and tasty as can be. Since the menu changes frequently, I'll only mention a few "tastes". The striped bass was presented crispy, perfectly cooked, the short rib was fork tender with a lovely huckleberry au jus, cheesecake desert with berry ice was lick-the-plate. The wines chosen for each course added to the experience. Staff was attenuative without being intrusive. Highly recommend this, we're already planning to return to try the 3 course prix fix menu.
   

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   Don

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful setting with friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive service. Food is expertly prepared and presented. Overall excellent experience.
   

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   Justin

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food and service; would definitely come back
   

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   George

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 8 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Elegance was the word that came to mind at Coastal Kitchen. Service was impeccable. Food was unique and delicious.
   

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   Richard

   Central Coast

   27 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on 8 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience. We had the prix fixe menu and both of us loved it. Miso soup was not great but every other course was really outstanding. Beautiful restaurant. It was my 70th birthday so we splurged...probably wouldn't spend that much unless it was another special occasion but we sure loved it!
   

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   Mike

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 3 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Quiet, classy, comfortable setting. Went there on a date night with my wife. We had the three course meal which was perfect for us. Food quality was great. Service was awesome. Would definitely recommend this place for a date night.
   

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   Carrie

   Central Coast

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 31 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First we forgot to add the tip! So sorry. Will be in touch when you open this evening! Thank you for yet another wonderful evening. Everything was perfect.
   

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    Zachary

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Best meal I’ve ever had in Monterey / Carmel area, Outstanding service, gorgeous view.
    

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