Award-winning

Montrio

4.6

4196 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 23 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 648-8880
Website
http://www.montrio.com/
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.

Location
414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Onion Soup GratinéeUS$18.00
Caramelized onion broth, gruyère, country sourdough
Lobster BisqueUS$25.00
Poured tableside. Atlantic lobster meat, fennel confit
Duck Confit Mac & CheeseUS$24.00
Spinach and parsnips topped with a duck demi glace
Seared Jumbo Blue Lump Crab CakesUS$25.00
Malt vinegar aioli, petite pea shoot salad
Wild Mushroom AranciniUS$22.00
Parmesan foam, red pepper coulis, & chives
Pumpkin Crème BruleeUS$25.00
Cherrywood smoked red & golden beets, duck prosciutto, arugula salad, Dijon vinaigrette
Miso Glazed Pork BellyUS$23.00
Pickled apple arugula salad, garlic chili oil

Salads

Caesar "Cardini" 1924US$18.00
Locally sourced organic romaine, applewood smoked Bacon, classic dressing, Grana Padano crisps
Beet Salad 'Montrio Style'US$18.00
Roasted baby beets, goat cheese foam, pickled red onions, candied pecans, lentil vinaigrette
Montrio House SaladUS$18.00
Artisanal blend of local greens, sun-dried cranberries, cambozola cheese, candied pistachios, maple balsamic vinaigrette, pickled apples

Entrées

Catch of the DayUS$0.00
Sustainably caught fish and seafood, chef's daily inspiration
- MPUS$0.00
Seared Sea ScallopsUS$46.00
Butternut squash caponata, herbed risotto, capers, pinenuts, browned butter
CioppinoUS$59.00
San Francisco Classic; Jumbo lump blue crab, mussels, little neck clams, gulf prawns, scallops, Pomodoro sauce, Calabrian chili, grilled bread
Lentil RouladeUS$36.00
Chestnut stuffing, wild mushroom jus, beet & chive oil
Braised Cascade Creek Farms Lamb Shank (Dixon, CA)US$60.00
White bean & celery root puree, grilled broccolini
Orecchiette SalsicciaUS$34.00
House-made heritage pork sausage, peperonata, pecorino romano
Garlic Herb Roasted Jidori ChickenUS$39.00
Potato gnocchi, root vegetables
Pan Seared California Grimaud Farms Duck BreastUS$39.00
Blood orange port reduction, wild mushrooms, baby bok choy & yam pave
Snake River Farms Roasted Double-Cut Kurabuta Pork ChopUS$46.00
Bacon and breadcrumb encrusted, apple gastrique, Sriracha risotto, roasted brussels sprouts, dehydrated apples
Olo Ranch Braised Beef Short RibUS$48.00
Confit of cherry tomatoes, sauteed spinach, pomme puree, pan jus

Certified Angus and Wagyu Cuts

Montrio only Serves the Best Locally Sourced Certified Angus & American Wagyu Aged Beef

Snake River Farms American Wagyu "Eye of Ribeye"US$74.00
American Wagyu grilled over almond wood, duck fat fried marble potatoes, charred onion, Huckleberry demi-glace
- 8ozUS$74.00
Grilled Certified Black Angus New York StripUS$72.00
Hand cut duck fat porcini pomme frites, sauteed garlic spinach, Bearnaise sauce
- 14ozUS$72.00
Seared Certified Black Angus Beef Filet MignonUS$72.00
Oven roasted cippolini onions, garlic roasted mushrooms, pommes puree, sauce Bordelaise
- 8ozUS$72.00

Sides

$14

Fresh Herbed Risotto
Hand-Cut Duck Fat Porcini Pomme Frites
Garlic Roasted Mushrooms
Sriracha Risotto
Garlic Sauteed Spinach
Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Broccolini
Pommes Puree
Smashed Duck Fat Marbled Potatoes

Cocktails

Montrio Classics

Almost PalomaUS$15.00
Mijenta Tequila, lime juice, house-made grapefruit shrub
Clarified ColadaUS$16.00
Coconut anise syrup, all spice infused Rum, pineapple, lime juice
Brown Butter Old FashionedUS$16.00
Brown butter washed Rittenhouse Rye, house-toasted almond syrup
Montrio Espresso MartiniUS$16.00
Miele Vokda, Coffee & Chicory bitters, Licor 43, espresso, vanilla bean foam
Bee's ElbowsUS$15.00
Chamomile infused Gin, lemon juice, house-made honeycomb syrup

Signature Series

Lost in the PastrureUS$16.00
Wagyu-washed Glennmorangie, Tobacco bitters, saline solution
Secret Third OptionUS$15.00
Grape tomato infused vodka, basil oil, Mozzarella garnish
Nino PerdidoUS$16.00
Clarified Mole-washed Alderete Tequila, strawberry shrub, lemon juice
Smoke & MirrorsUS$17.00
Table-Side Presentation. Bahnez Mezcal, Chartreuse, Nonino, Lime

Partnership Series

$1 From These Drinks is Donated to Local Charities. Coastal Roots Hospitality is a proud partner of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Monterey Bay Football Club

Ocean StrikeUS$15.00
Tequila, Mezcal, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup, Egg Whites
Laguna Seca SunsetUS$15.00
George Dickel Rye Whiskey, Organic Maple Syrup, lemonade soda and Mint

Wines by the Glass

White

Daou Rosé, Paso Robles, CA, '20US$14.00
Frank Family Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa, CA '22US$20.00
Lieu Dit Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, CA, '22US$16.00
Storrs Chardonnay, Monterey County, CA, '21US$15.00

Sparkling

Jansz Premium Cuvee, Tasmania, AUUS$20.00
Poema, Cava, NV, SpainUS$12.00

Red

Samuel Louis Smith Pinot Noir, Montanita de Oro, Monterey, CA, '22US$20.00
Raeburn Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA, '21US$15.00
Tablas Creek Rhone Blend, "Patelin de Tablas", Paso Robles, CA, '21US$15.00
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA, '22US$22.00
Terre Rouge Red Blend, "Garrigue", Sierra Foothills, CA, '14US$19.00

On Draft

East Brother Beer Co. "Bo Pills" / Bohemian Pilsner 5.0% / Richmond, CAUS$9.00
- 11ozUS$9.00
Alvarado Street Brewery "Mai Tai I.P.A." / Tropical IPA 6.5% / Monterey, CAUS$10.00
North Coast Brewing Co. "Red Seal Ale" / Amber Ale 5.4% / Fort Bragg, CAUS$9.00

Mocktails

Strawberry-Basil Press
Strawberry shrub, fresh basil, sparkling water, topped with citrus soda
Passionate Life
passionfruit, lime, mint
Blood Orange Shrub
house-made blood orange sherbet, soda, lime
Grapefruit Shrub
house-made grapefruit shrub, soda

What 4,196 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Monterey / Carmel
Innovative
Monterey / Carmel
Good for special occasions
Monterey / Carmel
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Montrio in Monterey offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." The restaurant is known for its creative dishes like corn crème brûlée and cioppino. Guests rave about the pork chop and onion soup gratinee, calling them the "best ever." The warm atmosphere and knowledgeable staff make it a must-visit.

4,196 Reviews

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Amy
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the special salmon with an orange and fennel sauce that was wonderful. The service and atmosphere were great. We’ll definitely return next time we visit Monterey.
MontrioResponded 2 days ago
Amy, Thank you for such wonderful feedback, on your evening at Montrio. We will certainly pass on the compliments to our team. Best, The Montrio team
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Rusell
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We were last here for Valentine's Day, 2020 (just before Covid shutdown) and absolutely loved everything about the place. The drinks, the appetizer, entree, and dessert were 5/5. We raved that it was one of the best meals we ever had. Fast forward 4 years later and were looking forward to reliving that experience again with a group of friends. Instead, we found ourselves enjoying our food, but it just wasn't nearly as good as the first time. The menu has changed completely and we were looking forward to the shareable meat plate we missed out on last time, and the delicious white sardine appetizer we did get to enjoy last time. You may enjoy the food more if this is your first time going. Don't get me wrong, the food was good, just not great. And for that price point, I expect great
MontrioResponded 2 days ago
Rusell, I'm sorry to hear your experience did not live up to your expectations. I will reach out privately, to further address.
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Brenda
San Francisco
120 reviews
vip
5.0
120 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We tried the onion soup, miso pork belly, daily fish special entree (salmon), scallop entree and Tahitian vanilla crème brûlée — the flavors were excellent. The crème brûlée consistency was a little bit watery, but the flavor was very nice. Service was very good and they kept our water glasses filled without asking!!!
MontrioResponded on 15 November 2024
Brenda, Thank you for taking the time out to leave us such a wonderful review. We're sorry to hear about your creme brulee issue, but glad that everything else was so great. We look forward to your next evening at Montrio. Best, The Montrio team
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CindyR
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best fine dining in Monterey. Exquisite service and attention to detail. Beautiful ambiance. Locally sourced, creatively presented deliciously balanced. Well thought out wine list.
MontrioResponded on 9 November 2024
Cindy, Thank you for the amazing review. We are extremely happy that you've enjoyed your dining experience with us at Montrio. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best, The Montrio Team.
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Vicky
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The duck breast served with wild mushroom was very good although I got two small slices of duck. Mine was $38 My husband had a pasta dish with a sausage tomato sauce that was fair, nothing special, for $36. Very expensive for what it was. We also got a side of Brussels sprouts that was really good for $14 That was probably my favorite dish. The food was hit or miss. We thought it was too expensive for the overall experience. Our server was nice, but not as professional as the ambiance suggested.
MontrioResponded on 7 November 2024
Vicky, I'm sorry to hear you did not thoroughly enjoy your dinner with us. I will reach out privately to further address.
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MDM1975
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Incredible spot with great view. Anthony was a great waiter. Excellent service with a smile and great recommendations.
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Suzanne
Central Coast
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On a Wednesday, it was totally quiet. It was great! French onion soup was very filling and done to perfection! House salad way good (❤️ pistachios and the dressing!) we both had pumpkin creme brulee which was different. The sweetness is relative, with one person saying too sweet, but I thought it fine, and with arugula, baby beats and duck prosciutto (kind of gamy to me), that could be a light meal in itself! I drank a couple of “Passionate Life” mocktails and I highly recomment it to those who can’t drink alcohol but want something fun and refreshing. Perfect service! Thanks!
MontrioResponded on 1 November 2024
Suzanne, Thank you very much for such a wonderful review. We are very happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience. We look forward to your next evening at Montrio. Best, The Montrio team
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Frank
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place. The cocktails are wonderful. Miso pork belly was excellent. I may have had the best cioppino ever, and my wife loved the scallops. Having said that, our server was fantastic! It was a special occasion dinner - and a special occasion experience, too.
MontrioResponded on 2 November 2024
Frank, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful evening at Montrio. Best, The Montrio team
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Larry
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner here a few years ago and wanted to try again. It was clearly worth coming back! The food was great and the server was very nice and attentive without being too present. We will return.
MontrioResponded on 25 October 2024
Larry, Thank you for returning to dine with us. We our glad to hear that you had a memorable experience. We hope to see you again soon. Best, Montrio Team
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Barbara
San Francisco
188 reviews
vip
5.0
188 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Montrio! The food is amazing and the staff (wait staff, busboys, manager, etc) were all so gracious and accommodating. Their sole goal (as they kept saying) is to ensure we have a very positive experience and that we are "happy"! I ordered duck breast which was great. The Montrio salad was tasty and refreshing. My husband had the onion soup gratin which was excellent. His entree was the roast chicken which turned out not to be so great--sauce was too salty. They quickly offered to bring him another entree; he picked short ribs. They were delicious and perfectly cooked. The manager presented a complimentary wine of glass which he said paired perfectly with the short ribs. The manager was personable, friendly and informative. All in all, in spite of the dear prices, we would go back in a heartbeat the next time we're in the area.
MontrioResponded on 25 October 2024
Barbara, We are are very happy to hear that you had an incredible experience. We agree with you, the Montrio house salad is very tasty and it is one our favorites. We are also glad to hear that the short ribs were delicious. Thank you for the amazing review. We hope to you again soon. 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 4196 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.montrio.com/
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.

Featured in

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Montrio

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

68 Monterey Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Onion Soup Gratinée

Brown Butter Old Fashioned

Seared Sea Scallops

Appetizers

Onion Soup GratinéeUS$18.00

Lobster BisqueUS$25.00

Duck Confit Mac & CheeseUS$24.00

Seared Jumbo Blue Lump Crab CakesUS$25.00

Wild Mushroom AranciniUS$22.00

Pumpkin Crème BruleeUS$25.00

Miso Glazed Pork BellyUS$23.00

Salads

Caesar "Cardini" 1924US$18.00

Beet Salad 'Montrio Style'US$18.00

Montrio House SaladUS$18.00

Entrées

Catch of the DayUS$0.00

Seared Sea ScallopsUS$46.00

CioppinoUS$59.00

Lentil RouladeUS$36.00

Braised Cascade Creek Farms Lamb Shank (Dixon, CA)US$60.00

Orecchiette SalsicciaUS$34.00

Garlic Herb Roasted Jidori ChickenUS$39.00

Pan Seared California Grimaud Farms Duck BreastUS$39.00

Snake River Farms Roasted Double-Cut Kurabuta Pork ChopUS$46.00

Olo Ranch Braised Beef Short RibUS$48.00

Certified Angus and Wagyu Cuts

Snake River Farms American Wagyu "Eye of Ribeye"US$74.00

Grilled Certified Black Angus New York StripUS$72.00

Seared Certified Black Angus Beef Filet MignonUS$72.00

Sides

Fresh Herbed Risotto

Hand-Cut Duck Fat Porcini Pomme Frites

Garlic Roasted Mushrooms

Sriracha Risotto

Garlic Sauteed Spinach

Brussels Sprouts

Grilled Broccolini

Pommes Puree

Smashed Duck Fat Marbled Potatoes

Cocktails

Montrio Classics

Almost PalomaUS$15.00

Clarified ColadaUS$16.00

Brown Butter Old FashionedUS$16.00

Montrio Espresso MartiniUS$16.00

Bee's ElbowsUS$15.00

Signature Series

Lost in the PastrureUS$16.00

Secret Third OptionUS$15.00

Nino PerdidoUS$16.00

Smoke & MirrorsUS$17.00

Partnership Series

Ocean StrikeUS$15.00

Laguna Seca SunsetUS$15.00

Wines by the Glass

White

Daou Rosé, Paso Robles, CA, '20US$14.00

Frank Family Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa, CA '22US$20.00

Lieu Dit Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, CA, '22US$16.00

Storrs Chardonnay, Monterey County, CA, '21US$15.00

Sparkling

Jansz Premium Cuvee, Tasmania, AUUS$20.00

Poema, Cava, NV, SpainUS$12.00

Red

Samuel Louis Smith Pinot Noir, Montanita de Oro, Monterey, CA, '22US$20.00

Raeburn Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA, '21US$15.00

Tablas Creek Rhone Blend, "Patelin de Tablas", Paso Robles, CA, '21US$15.00

Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA, '22US$22.00

Terre Rouge Red Blend, "Garrigue", Sierra Foothills, CA, '14US$19.00

On Draft

East Brother Beer Co. "Bo Pills" / Bohemian Pilsner 5.0% / Richmond, CAUS$9.00

Alvarado Street Brewery "Mai Tai I.P.A." / Tropical IPA 6.5% / Monterey, CAUS$10.00

North Coast Brewing Co. "Red Seal Ale" / Amber Ale 5.4% / Fort Bragg, CAUS$9.00