The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel

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   Anne

   VIP

   San Francisco

   85 reviews

   5.0

   85 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

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

   This is a spectacular place to dine with beachfront view of Monterey Bay from every window! It's on the top floor of the Monterey Beach Hotel. The restaurant was recently remodeled with cool decor and very comfortable seating. The wait staff was very attentive. The cuisine was delicious, especially the grilled Ad Astra bread, brussels sprouts and pasta dishes. Great cocktails too. We will return again very soon.
   

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   Cai

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 3 December 2024

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

   We went for a 40th wedding anniversary, which we told our server as well as noted on the reservation. Nothing special was offered, more than a Congratulations. Food and service was OK. My wife had a black cod and I had the chicken. Along with our dishes came some overly charred/burnt vegetables. The dish was otherwise good. Service was adequate but nothing special. The view over Monterey Bay was fantastic. The overall atmosphere was business meeting like, not the romantic getaway I was hoping for.
   

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   BeverlyH

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 30 November 2024

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

   The menu is a bit too eclectic considering it's pretty limited. The service was exceptional - our waiter was Carlos (dinner 11/29/24).
   

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   Stefano

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 29 November 2024

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

   Good experience, but steer clear of the desserts...
   

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   Tonya

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

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

   Service was was superb! Food was wonderful! This will definitely be my go to when returning to Northern California!
   

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   KIMBERLY

   VIP

   San Francisco

   21 reviews

   3.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

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

   This is new iteration of this space. The setting is lovely, overlooking the Bay, huge fireplace. Very inviting. Not many diners for a 730 pm reservation Server was attentive, warm and welcoming. A few minor mistakes with an order. Food portions were large. Flavors need a bit of work, ie, tomato and fennel soup didn't seem to have any fennel in it. Get the grilled sourdough bread!!
   

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   Anthony

   Seattle

   8 reviews

   2.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

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

   Disappointed....the $14 French fries were good but $14 really? Their mac-n-cheese is yum! But the main dish, the Monterey Black Cod was not that good. It came out looking like a soup but was never given a spoon for it. While the fish was cooked well, the broth tasted overly fishy and that absorbed into the bokchoy and everything else. This piece of fish was the smallest I've ever seen. Not sure I got any value from this dish. Their afogato was disappointing as well. It should be pretty simple, a scoop of vanilla with espresso. The Espresso tasted burnt, but that is not the first complaint of burnt coffee coming from the local Captain Stoker...overall the entire party agreed that we would not return to the Lantern Room, but will order cocktails and apps a few floors below as we feel that experience was way better
   

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   Cathy

   Central Coast

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 26 October 2024

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

   We had a birthday celebration with 10 people. After a drink at the bar enjoying the magnificent Monterey Bay we went upstairs to the restaurant. We were seated immediately and I was called by my name. Service and food was excellent. Everyone raved about the meal. Flank steak was the biggest hit.
   

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   Luke

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 12 October 2024

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

   Great place and getting better. Good for locals and tourists
   

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    Sylvia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 October 2024

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

    Awesome Beach Hotel & view of Monterey Bay!! Easy access to beach!! The outside lounge was comfortable & nice view of the beach!! The Lantern for dinner was excellent! A very eclectic & unusual menu!! Food was delicious!! Nice offering of local wines & beer! View from the top floor was just lovely at sunset!!
    

    The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach HotelResponded on 6 October 2024

    Dear Sylvia, We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us and took full advantage of the beach access and our outdoor lounge. It’s great to hear that your experience at The Lantern Room was memorable and that you appreciated menu full of items highlighting our local vendors! We’re especially glad you caught that beautiful sunset from the top floor—there’s nothing quite like it! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Lantern Room Team
    

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