The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel

4.4

19 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for business meals
Charming

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 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 394-3321
Website
https://lanternroom.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA 93940-3838
Area
Monterey
Parking details
None

Experiences

New Year's Eve with The Lantern Room
US$25.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the New Year at The Lantern Room with an elegant pre-fixe menu featuring locally-inspired dishes and celebratory flavors. Toast to 2024 with stunning ocean views and a memorable dining experience by the Pacific. Reserve your table now for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration! Christmas Prix Frixe - $95/pp First Course - choice of West Coast Seafood Bisque Beet Salad Parisian Gnocchi Tuna Tartare Second Course - choice of Spiced Duck Breast Slow Roasted Prime Rib Ora King Salmon Salsify and Black Truffle Risotto Dessert - choice of Apple Crisp Ginger Scented Warm Bread Pudding Chocolate Pot De Creme Lemon Tart a 19% service charge applied to all checks

Brioche Breakfast Sandwich US$22.00
glaum ranch fried eggs | prosciutto | gruyere cheese | arugula | tomato | pickled onion | truffled mornay
All AmericanUS$22.00
two eggs your way | choice of baker's bacon or chicken apple sausage | signature breakfast potatoes | toast
Foglifter OmeletUS$21.00
roasted peppers | humboldt fog goat cheese | arugula | avocado | roasted tomato | mixed greens
Huevos Rancheros US$23.00
glaum ranch sunny eggs | guacamole | pinto beans | pico salsa verde | cotiga | chorizo crumble
Eggs BenedictUS$23.00
english muffin | canadian bacon | hollandaise | mixed greens | spinach | sub smoked salmon +6 | sub crab +10
Avocado ToastUS$22.00
ad astra bread | scrambled eggs | avocado | everything spice | pea shoots | yuzu
Mushroom Foragers OmeletUS$24.00
big sur chanterelles | maitake | baker's bacon | spinach | monterey jack cheese | mixed greens

The Bakery

all pastries provided by La Fayette Bakery

Raspberrry BriocheUS$9.00
Cinnamon SwirlUS$9.00
Pastry BasketUS$18.00
croissant | chocolate croissant | raspberry brioche | seasonal preserves | honey butter

The Griddle

Buttermilk PancakesUS$18.00
honey butter | 100% maple syrup | blueberry compote | candied hazelnuts
Vanilla Bean Scented French ToastUS$20.00
ad astra milk loaf | apricots | whipped cream | 100% pure maple syrup

Lighten Up

Warm Steel Cut OatsUS$13.00
brown sugar | steamed milk | candied hazelnuts | dried fruit
Seasonal Fruit PlateUS$14.00
House Made Granola Yogurt ParfaitUS$15.00
straus family creamery yogurt | seasonal berries | local honey
Bagel & GravloxUS$20.00
everything bagel | cream cheese | shaved onion | tomato | alfalfa sprouts | cucumber | capers

Additions

Selection of ToastUS$5.00
Straus Family Creamery Yogurt & BerriesUS$10.00
Chicken Apple SausageUS$8.00
Glaum Ranch EggsUS$8.00
Signature Breakfast PotatoesUS$6.00
Baker's BaconUS$9.00
Bagel & Cream CheeseUS$8.00

Morning Rituals

Captain + Stoker Specialty Coffee DrinksUS$7.00
cappuccino | latte | macchiato | chai latte
Seasonal LatteUS$8.00
please inquire
Hot ChocolateUS$6.00
Captain + Stoker Cold BrewUS$7.00
Captain + Stoker CoffeeUS$6.00
regular or decaf
Local Zum Zum TeasUS$6.00
black | green | herbal

Awakening Cocktails

Coastal Bloody MaryUS$16.00
tito's handcrafted | house-made mix | celery salt | blue cheese olives | fixings
MimosaUS$16.00
choice of orange, grapefruit, or peach juice
Irish CoffeeUS$16.00
jameson black barrel | baileys | captain + stoker coffee | whipped cream
I Need CoffeeUS$18.00
angel's envy bourbon | captain + stoker cold brew | amaro nonino | whipped cream

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

California Central Coast
American
Monterey / Carmel
Best Ambience
Monterey / Carmel
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lantern Room at Monterey Beach Hotel offers a "spectacular sunset view" with eclectic, locally sourced dishes. Guests rave about the "delicious and creative food," with standout dishes like crispy Monterey Bay Grenadier and brown butter gnocchi. Service is often praised as "superb," though some inconsistencies in service and pricing are noted.

19 Reviews

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mavis
VIP
San Francisco
81 reviews
4.0
81 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had great service. The location was stunning. The $115 prix fixe menu was good but not exceptional.
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Anne
VIP
San Francisco
86 reviews
5.0
86 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
9 reviews
2.0
9 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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The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel is rated 4.4 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel

2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA 93940-3838

Additional information

Area
Monterey
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://lanternroom.com/
Phone number
(831) 394-3321

The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel

Make a booking

Additional information

New Year's Eve with The Lantern Room

Free Range Eggs

Brioche Breakfast Sandwich US$22.00

All AmericanUS$22.00

Foglifter OmeletUS$21.00

Huevos Rancheros US$23.00

Eggs BenedictUS$23.00

Avocado ToastUS$22.00

Mushroom Foragers OmeletUS$24.00

The Bakery

Raspberrry BriocheUS$9.00

Cinnamon SwirlUS$9.00

Pastry BasketUS$18.00

The Griddle

Buttermilk PancakesUS$18.00

Vanilla Bean Scented French ToastUS$20.00

Lighten Up

Warm Steel Cut OatsUS$13.00

Seasonal Fruit PlateUS$14.00

House Made Granola Yogurt ParfaitUS$15.00

Bagel & GravloxUS$20.00

Additions

Selection of ToastUS$5.00

Straus Family Creamery Yogurt & BerriesUS$10.00

Chicken Apple SausageUS$8.00

Glaum Ranch EggsUS$8.00

Signature Breakfast PotatoesUS$6.00

Baker's BaconUS$9.00

Bagel & Cream CheeseUS$8.00

Morning Rituals

Captain + Stoker Specialty Coffee DrinksUS$7.00

Seasonal LatteUS$8.00

Hot ChocolateUS$6.00

Captain + Stoker Cold BrewUS$7.00

Captain + Stoker CoffeeUS$6.00

Local Zum Zum TeasUS$6.00

Awakening Cocktails

Coastal Bloody MaryUS$16.00

MimosaUS$16.00

Irish CoffeeUS$16.00

I Need CoffeeUS$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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