Maligne deserves no less than 5 stars. From start to finish, it's been several days and I am still thinking about how good the dinner and each plate was. Not only that, they are good humans. We started with small plates. The beef tartare of knights valley wagyu was served on a bone with marrow, with shaved horseradish and cured yolk egg that was so airy and felt like a special light cheese but with above flavors. might have been our favorite. the generous portion and BBQd bread was so perfect the milk bread - you know this is a must when you see them being served. I recommend eating them with the olive oil, but at least saving a few of them to dip in later courses (if you get the Delmonico steak or pork chop). little gem salad - they treated us this one, and it was one of our favorites. bacon, cherry tomato, buttermilk and parmesan don't do it justice for how fresh every component was. it reset the palate but also stood on its own beet salad - beautifully prepared and presented, the smoked beets were a nice connection to the rest of the smoked items on the menu but veg baked oysters - 2 kasha's, guanciale, creamed leaks; no need to say anything else other than adding a caviar supplement for any of the seafood. the mussels also looked divine and generous we, just didn't have enough people power to eat all the menu on our first try --- now the mains the Royale with Cheese - you know a Pulp Fiction reference is going to be awesome. this burger was so cheese, so delicious, and I literally 4 days later can still imagine how good this was. cooked perfectly, with the right ratios of meat and cheese. the frites were also perfectly cooked. Delmonico - 30 oz of knights valley wagyu, jus, little gems on a 45 minute fire; worth everything that it is. cooked perfect, with so much flavor. it's a lot of food, but we took it home with us and made minis teak sandwiches with some of the milk bread. chocolate mousse----one of the best I've ever had with a delicious whip cream the drinks were also amazing: smoky Paloma, magarita, but the top shelf clarified margarita was worth revisiting at least a few times. Lastly, the crew is just awesome. their vibe from chefs to waitstaff. we brought our 2 month old baby for our 4 year wedding anniversary. we will come back without baby, but they treated us like humans instead of us feeling embarrassed when baby needed to take a break. one of the best dinners I've had, and I've had a few. read more

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Came in at 5:30pm on a Wednesday without reservation hoping the earlier dinner would grant us a better chance at a table for 4. Explained we were celebrating two birthdays and hoped to have a quick bite. When we arrived there was only one table sat at the restaurant. The hostess/server explained that she had a booked night and it was gonna be a burden to seat us but she will anyway. Our meal was an hour long and no other table came in other than us during that time. Quite odd energy to make us feel like we were inconveniencing her despite 10 other tables being open in the restaurant the whole time we were there. Anyway spent $500 to be rushed for no reason. Food was amazing as usual. read more

The star dish of our dinner was definitely the Grilled Branzino! I don't think I've ever ordered a branzino on my own before so I wasn't sure what to expect but it was incredibly delicious. It was accompanied by turnips and a refreshing dill forward watercress salad that was the perfect zesty bitterness counterpart to the slightly sweet beurre blanc sauce. I loved how the skin crisped up with the grill and the fish was flaky and light. Every bite was divine! I do wish our server was a bit more attentive though. They weren't too welcoming and we wish they had checked in a little more. The conversation felt forced and not really friendly. Overall an okay experience, the other dishes were good but I would 100% go back for the branzino. read more

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Lovely experience overall. Top quality ingredients. You get a lot of food for the $ spent (esp. the bigger dishes) and won't leave hungry. My major complaint was that the chef probably has a sweet tooth? Both tapas we got, crudo (bluefin tuna) and burrata, could use way more acidity. Sure they were still great flavors, but the balance was off. Needed something to cut through. Also the old fashion tasted way too sugary and got better after the ice cube melted, lol. Apart from that, the pork chop was ever slightly undercooked. I'm sure it was safe to eat (cooking meat to under-USDA-recommended-temp but keeping it at that lower temperature for longer is a good technique). But the meat could've been rested longer. While cutting and eating the pink juice kept flowing and it was a bit off putting. read more

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Wow! This place is a hidden gem in Seaside! Husband surprised me us reservations here and was pleasantly surprised! Loved the vibe, chill service, and good food. Everything we got was good but will call out our favorite dishes: - Mussels 5/5: Sauce was amazing! Loved dipping the two slices of bread into it - Beet and herb salad 5/5: Husband is not a fan of beets typically but since this was popular we had to try. My goodness - what a special salad! The beets were perfectly cooked and paired well with the herb salad. - Burger 5/5: Wow - this is the best burger I've ever had. We ordered a little too much so I ate the rest the next day and it was still tasty! It was perfectly salty / sweet. Didn't need to reach for the ketchup! Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

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Service is a stand out but consistency lacked. I enjoyed the experience, with good food, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere. It was a solid local find that I would happily visit again. Enjoy! read more

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The $25/person reservation fee gets returned to you shortly after you arrive so that's a decent way to begin. Food- family style portions. Delicious, very flavorful family style portions with "flare." The fish we ordered came with a small salad on top. Looked odd, was super tasty. Ambiance- if it's busy, it feels like a spacious almost cafeteria-esque room. "Unpretentious" blah blah blah doesn't really matter because the food was very very well done. Was amusing to see the Royale with Cheese on the menu. Got some Pulp Fiction vibes from that. From the outside, I'm not sure I'd be able to tell if it was a restaurant. They've redone the exterior but the only sign that they may serve food was the Michelin star designation. Overall, very excited to have tried a meal here. We split everything- dinner and dessert and they were happy to ensure if dishes were gluten free or not. **not sure what the name is supposed to convey but the food was great. read more

Maligne - Pretty incognito location. - New American Near Me - Seaside, California

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Last week my daughter and I had dinner at Maligne, a place supposedly awarded and revered but our experience was nothing short of HORRIBLE. Service was okay but every single dish was disgusting and inedible. Not understanding any hype for his place. Bad textures, no flavor, a pretentious vibe over all. read more

I really wanted to like Maligne, as we came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The reservation process requires booking online with a $25 per person hold, which is refunded the day after you complete your reservation. Our server was amazing--very attentive and friendly, especially considering there were only two servers working that night. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy, with about 10-12 tables filled (roughly half the restaurant). There were also four people working in the open chef's kitchen area. When we asked which one was the head chef, we were told he had taken the day off since it wasn't very busy. We ordered the milk bread, beet salad, wagyu, chicken, and swordfish. The milk bread was slightly burnt on the bottom, but the inside was soft and pleasant. The beet salad, however, was incredible--beautifully presented and every bite was delicious. It was definitely one of the highlights of the meal. For the entrées, the swordfish was the clear winner, followed by the chicken. The wagyu, unfortunately, was disappointing. We asked and were recommended medium rare, but it arrived closer to medium well. It ended up being chewy and tough, which was surprising given the quality you would expect. To their credit, they did offer us a complimentary tiramisu. It was a very generous portion and the friend who was able to eat it said it was quite good, though only one person in our group could enjoy it due to dietary restrictions. Overall, the ambience was nice and the service was wonderful, but for a Michelin-rated restaurant I would expect more consistency--even on a night when the head chef isn't present. I'm not sure if I would return, but I did truly appreciate the great service and welcoming atmosphere. read more

Open kitchen concept is great until a wine glass breaks... A reservation is going to cost $25 per person to reserve. Then there's the concern of missing the reservation because none of the hours anywhere are consistent or correct. Trying to call--the number on Yelp is out of service, and the number listed on Google just goes to an answering machine. If someone decides to show up, it takes a while for them to acknowledge the guest, and a wine glass shatters in the kitchen--which is entirely visible from the dining area. This is also the only cool part of the ambiance. The overall theme is not cohesive. For example, the coasters are machine-washable cloth (don't expect them to be clean, though), yet the menu changes three times a week. The art is all sexual and done by the same artist, then there's a stuffed ram and a tiki bar that seats 3 for some reason? The theme didn't make sense and didn't add to the experience. Spend your time and money somewhere else. read more

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Came back again because my mom enjoyed it so much the first time around, but unfortunately I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon. I want to start by saying, most of the food was really good. The crudo was as good as, if not better than last time, and the milk bread is such a comforting way to start off your meal. The royale is a wonderfully elevated cheeseburger with some good ass fries. The chocolate mousse was rich, but nothing heavy and the olive oil was a beautiful touch. But, I ordered the scallops and they were spoiled. Pretty basic food safety faux pas that I unfortunately felt later that night and the next morning. They came in an admittedly delicious and strong lobster jus so I couldn't really smell anything wrong, but as soon as I ate it I could taste the ammonia just burning in my throat and sinuses. I've never had that happen and couldn't place that taste right away so I ate a couple before I my mom tried them and told me what it was. I was able to explain what happened, send the dish back and they didn't charge us for it... but that's pretty much all we got in terms of compensation. They still charged for the dish I ordered in place of the bad scallops. Obviously, I understand things happen and people make mistakes. The wait staff of course apologized, but this felt like a pretty big, pretty serious mistake and I'm really shocked that such a high end restaurant with such a hefty price tag wouldn't offer even a scoop of free ice cream or something. Like could a girl get a ginger ale at least? To ease what was coming next? It just feels like paid a whole heck of a lot of money to eat spoiled seafood and get a pretty rough tummy ache. I'm just not loving that... read more

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We were really looking forward to celebrating my husband's birthday here, especially given the restaurant's Michelin-star reputation, but unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. We were seated directly next to the kitchen where the grill was located. Throughout our meal, embers and ash from the grill were constantly blowing onto our table. Our drinks, table setting, and surrounding area were covered with ash particles. I have allergies, and the smoke and ash caused me to become severely congested. I politely explained the situation and asked if we could be moved to another table because of my allergies, but my request was denied. Once my allergies flared up, I completely lost my sense of taste. After the first bite, I couldn't taste any of my food or even my drink, which made the entire dining experience a waste for me. It was especially upsetting because this was supposed to be a special birthday dinner for my husband, and he was also disappointed with where we were seated along with how his steak came out. I expected much better customer service and accommodation from a Michelin-star restaurant. A simple table change could have made all the difference. Unfortunately, what should have been a memorable celebration turned into a very disappointing and expensive experience. Definitely won't be coming back. read more

We came here on a Friday night, but early enough that it was not too crowded. Sarah was our server and she was wonderful. She suggested we order a few things to share, which turned out to be the right move. The table split their version of a seafood tower. I did not partake, but everyone else absolutely raved about it. We also ordered the milk bread, which comes out warm and is pure comfort, the polenta, and the swordfish. The swordfish was cooked a little under, which was interesting, and honestly it was perfection. The space itself is very cool, with an open kitchen and lots of wood throughout. It has a modern farmhouse vibe that feels warm and stylish at the same time. Overall, a great dinner and a place I would happily return to. read more

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I booked Maligne after seeing it come up in my recommendations list for Monterey and I'm so glad I did! I came by after spending a day at the aquarium and nearly missed this place because it doesn't have a name out front, you just have to know/look for it. Since there was a reservation, I was seated pretty quickly although I did see a few people try to walk in and wait a bit. I ordered milk bread, smoked tomato salad, Octopus salad, and the pork belly donabe. The smoked tomato salad was absolutely delicious. It was just the right amount of acidity and sweetness. The octopus salad was really tender and flavorful. The highlight for me was the pork belly donabe. It was kind of cold and drizzling outside so this donabe was really comforting and warming. I would skip the milk bread next time! I had a great time dining here and I would definitely be back if I'm in the area! read more

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Service was great, as well as the ambiance. Nice and quiet. Oysters were fresh and the tiramisu was a delight read more

Maligne - Menu Sept 2026 - New American Near Me - Seaside, California

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We've been excited to try this place out for a while now and with our 25th wedding anniversary it felt apropos to break the ice. Netting out our experience, we really enjoyed it, the team there were friendly accommodating, ambience is boho warehouse and food was on the money. I felt based on the quality of the food and the attention to ingredients that the prices were fair but we were a tad disappointed seeing the evenings menu choices which were a mystery till we actually sat down. I left this review alone till I settled my thoughts, I absolutely understand why Michelin noticed this place, they are passionate and there simply isn't a dining experience in the Monterey area like it .. Its akin to finding a cool vibe restaurant in a downtown Manhattan, unapologetic, boutique, funky, eclectic, relaxed and buttoned up service and food execution The menu is split into small plates and large plates... I think they started off small and ended up getting feedback on portions so added larger sharable plates.. Problem is, its kind of confusing, it doesnt sit easily and as an example we hared the .. I cant help feel they have a few more turns of the ethos to do. We ended up with 2 small plates and a large plate.. - Milk bread, Seafood platter and the burger.. All were super, absolutely no complaints and we couldn't hit the deserts. Why the 1 star drop ? We checked the website and got excited about the menu only to find it was 100% different and 'just and example. OK, I love the idea of seasonal but I dont want to drop a deposit down for a table then turn up to a mystery menu without knowing what's on it. We sort of had our heart set on a few dishes and a desert and nothing was the same. So if they post a current menu then we will likely have this place on rotation but if its a mystery then we will likely skip it as the food was good but nor head and shoulders over some of our regulars and at least there we know what we will be paying for. I loved the vibe, the team and ethos but I dont love the mystery read more

Maligne - Milk Bread and Olive Oil - #crowdpleaser - New American Near Me - Seaside, California

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Planned a weekend getaway in Carmel and while researching spots for dinner Maligne had caught my eye. We stopped by and got the following: crudo (the fish was fresh, Italian style crudo for you olive oil lovers out there), broccolini (lacked flavor, love broccolini but this was bit of a let down), polenta (cheesy, the tossed veggies cut through the salt with the cheese and it pairs well. Solid dish), ribeye (no seasoning, just the steak and its sauce. The potatoes and onions on the side are a nice addition, but don't mask the lack of seasoning) and tiramisu (possibly the star of our night). The inside is intimate, we liked the open kitchen concept as well. Service is attentive. Overall, we had high expectations and unfortunately we left disappointed (taking into account on the Michelin guide and the price). read more

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We had booked our first trip to Monterey and while doing some research on places to check out, this restaurant came across my path. To make a reservation they do require a $25 dollar deposit per diner, which you get back when you either cancel at least 24hrs before your resy or when you show up for your reservation. The outside of the restaurant is modern and unsuspecting and we actually walked past it. Once in, you're greeted by contemporary set up with an exposed kitchen area so you're able to see the staff preparing your meal. We were seated and provided with a menu which our hostess did a wonderful job of explaining. The dishes are meant to be shared so it was suggested that we get aboit 4-5 between two people. We decided to order the Crudo, Wagu beef tartare, Calabrian chili lamb meatball, and the Smoked halibut. Because the food is served to order Please keep in mind the dishes are a la minute so it may take a bit of time for the dish to be served. The highlight of our meal was definitely the Wagu beef tartare. The beef was buttery and melted in your mouth. My boyfriend loved that they added capers which really helped to balance the dish. Maligne is definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. It lives up to all the praises it receives and I can't wait to come back. read more

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Wow. Wow. Wow. In Seaside? Really? I felt like I was in New York. Los Angeles. San Francisco. Chicago. Miami. Simply fantastic. The service was impeccable, not overbearing but perfectly on point. The food exceeded expectations. Truly. From the lamb leg special to the cabbage and everything in between. The flavors, preparation, plating, all of it. Fabulous. Savory bites every single time. Just right. It felt like I was sitting inside of a friendly dining room, not too loud, but you could hear the laughter and the noise of those around you While still being able to focus on the conversation at your table. Look, I'm sure there's better food somewhere in the world. I'm sure there's a better environment somewhere. I'm sure there is more attentive service. You can probably find it. And into that, I wish you good luck. Truly. If you find the one or two places on earth that exceed this let me know where they are. I'll hop on a plane. read more

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Just visited for the first time. Fabulous dinner! I love the family style service so we got to try all the appetizers and entrees. Nice room. As there were 6 of us, we were in quiet corner. We'll be back. The Carpaccio, Polenta, oysters, milk bread, chicory salad and beet salad were fabulous first. For entrees were lamb, ribeye, fish scallops and burger. A+. My favorite desert was the poached meringue!! Omg!! And the chocolate mousse was great too. All in all an excellent evening. read more

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Maligne is awesome. I'm so happy to see a restaurant like this in Seaside thriving. I was worried at first since it's definitely the highest price point dinning establishment in Seaside, but they seem to have cracked the code. Every time I've been there, either weekends or week days, this place is jamming. It's not uncommon to see most restaurants busy on the weekends, but to be as busy as this place is, during the week is really wonderful. I think the fact that Maligne's as busy as they are speaks to the quality of their food. I've listened to various people while I've been waiting and there, the customer base is from all over. It's sad that this is probably could/would be one of the better restaurants in Carmel-By-The-Sea just because they actually change their menu and care about their food. I appreciate a place that is willing to change and challenge themselves. With that being said, it's very difficult to find a restaurant that will do what I'm about to describe. We asked the kitchen to just bring us out food. Anything on the menu, or whatever they could/wanted to do was fine with us. They absolutely killed it. I don't know many other places who'd be willing to execute this, let alone even attempt it. The only thing I'd say, that's slightly negative, is that the restaurant could benefit from some acoustic treatment. I'm all about the open concept, but it can be difficult to keep track of conversation when it's really going in there. read more

Wow. What can I say... Maligne was absolutely delicious. Loved the open kitchen concept and the dining area is cozy and chic. Everything we ordered was a must except the crudo, for the steep price you can pass. Everything else was pretty exceptional. A must try if you're in the Monterey area! read more

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The food here was good, but the portions were pretty small. We had 7 people, ordered about 75% of the menu and it ended up being about 80/person and I don't think we were very full. However, the food was good and I enjoyed it. They had a pork in clay pot and the rice was so crunchy and not in a burnt way, that was probably my favorite dish. There were some beets that were good and honestly dishes were well done but idk if I would come back just due to the portion sizes and cost. You probably need to spend about 120/person to be satisfied here and that doesn't include drinks. I actually went back and ate some ramen. read more

Amazing food and experience! We were able to get a same day reservation (within the hour) and headed right over on a Saturday evening Once you enter, it is extremely smokey inside from the grill. Ambiance is very cosy We ordered: - Smoked paloma: great balance of flavor - Chicken parm: HUGE portion, but our least favorite of the 3 - Pork: SO good! Juicy and tender - Duck: he said it was delicious - Tiramisu: can't go wrong with dessert! It was your average tiramisu, nothing incredible Definitely on the more expensive side and more of a "treat yourself" or special occasion meal. Average age of the patrons dining was 50-60+. We felt like we received sub-par service because we were the youngest in the restaurant. The manager brought the table next to us free drinks and kept stopping to ask how everything was, perhaps they were friends. We couldn't even find our server the entire meal, hence the 4 stars read more

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Let me just say, I reserve the integrity of my one star reviews and my five star reviews. To get five from me, you need to have it all. Ambiance, service, exceptional food, and value and sure enough Maligne had it all. Came in here on a weeknight with my husband for my birthday. Servers were very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The ambiance is mid century modern cozy aesthetic. We ordered the steak tartare, lamb, grilled polenta, and duck confit. Everything was fresh and I was truly blown away. I felt the prices were for how upscale it was was fair. As someone from the Bay Area, this is more value than Napa prices so I guess everything is relative. Our server insisted on dessert and gave us a cream puff on the house which was nice! It was flaky and delicious. We will certainly be back. read more

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I had the best solo dinner at Maligne @ Seaside the other night. Honestly, being seated right in front of the kitchen was such a joy... it's like getting a front row seat to a magic show watching them do their thing. The food was delicious. That milk bread came out so fresh that when I pulled it apart, the steam just hit me, and it was so pillowy. Then the whole grilled branzino... you could really taste that char and flavor from the open fire, it was perfect. I also had the mixed crudo which was so fresh and bright, it really balanced out the meal. Finished with the tiramisu which was just the right amount of sweet. Everything about the meal was just so good. read more

The food and service here are absolutely amazing. I love the atmosphere with low lighting, filled with art. We had the milk bread, which was amazing It was so soft and warm and pillowy on the inside. The beet salad, completely lives up to any compliments it has had before mine! So incredibly fresh and . We tried the Branzino, the ribeye and the lamb it was all incredibly perfect and perfectly seasoned. I particularly enjoyed the puréed parsnips under the lamb. The baby potatoes were as if I had never actually eaten a baby before it was so flavorful and perfectly . Every bite was just so interesting and fun and fresh. Our server and setvice was excellent and provided lots of good recommendations for us. We had the floating island for dessert and it was mind blowing and incredible too I would not miss this restaurant if you get an opportunity to try it, and I will look forward to going back for the reason that their menu changes and I can't wait to see what they come up with. read more

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Made a last minute reservation here for dinner on a Friday night, and we were pleasantly surprised that our meal was so good. Grilled whole branzino ($45) was the standout and possibly the best grilled fish I've ever had. Expertly smoked while hanging on a hook over an open flame, this fish was fall off the bone tender, and loaded with flavor (even though I think it was just chives, salt and lemon). Just beware if you sit near the cooking area (or maybe anywhere inside?)--your hair and jacket and child's stuffed animals will smell strongly of smoke. Fine for the hubby, but bothersome for me! Next time I'll leave my jacket in the car and wear my hair in a bun. My only critique on this dish is that there was nothing served with it (where's the starch?) while the short rib came with both salad and fries. Smoked short rib w/fries and a delicious salad ($58) - short rib was boneless (my only question to the waiter lol), tender, very rich and covered in chives. Fries were skinny, crispy and tasty, though I didn't get to eat much since my daughter loves some fries with her ketchup. The salad was simple, fresh and wonderful, covered in cheese. I don't usually order salads, but if this is separately on the menu I totally would. Overall solid, large entree with the 2 accompaniments, but still that branzino was the clear winner. Albacore crudo ($23) - 3 thick slices, smothered in more chives, as well as olive oil and capers. I love me some chives, though since it happened to completely cover 3 of our dishes, it made the menu seem very one note in flavor. We wanted to return on Sunday because the meal was surprisingly good, however they are closed on Sunday, so plan accordingly. read more

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The best chicken parm you will ever have. It was so good. I love the open kitchen concept. The service was super amazing. The staff was very friendly. Definitely a must try place. read more

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What an amazing restaurant in Seaside! We were welcomed at the door to the restaurant by a lovely, vibrant woman, Sarah, who became our server. We shared a smoked beet salad, milk bread, oysters and a perfectly cooked pork steak along with a luscious bottle of French Pinot Noir. The restaurant is handsomely furnished. The artwork is magnificent. This is truly a restaurant and experience not to miss. read more

Hands-down one of the best meals I've ever had. Period. There's a clash that makes it exciting the fine dining and a nondescript building in Seaside, the slappin' rap music and the relaxing atmosphere, even down to the art on the walls when you realize that they're a bunch of abstract oil erotic scenes...it's tantalizing and engaging and the service is impeccable. It's kind of family style so you order for the table and they bring it out as appropriate. I could tell you about the food, but there's no point. The drinks are stellar. It was simply amazing. This is a must. Get your reservations and go now. (My phone won't allow me to post pics but you can go to the Internet and see the pictures I posted if you'd like.) read more

...... this is a very different type of restaurant, definitely off the beaten track & worth it~ very casual (this doesn't mean wear your sweats!!) & friendly plus unpretentious menu will appeal to most people. Most of us ordered their burger upon recommendation from a local, however this isn't a burger joint. Some beautiful salads, appetizers plus dinner options. Open kitchen so you see what's happening &. Really GR8 Bar too . I would invite you to go and use your navigation as I don't believe they have ANY SIGNAGE read more

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I've been waiting to try this place for a long time and I finally got to go! Milk bread - it was good, but I wish I would've tried a different appetizer Beet Salad - very smoky and refreshing Steak w fries - absolutely amazing. My dad and I were fighting over who was going to take the leftovers home. Art lovers - the art in this place is amazing! I found out that the chef's dad is an artist and creates all of the pieces for the restaurant. read more

Pretty pricey for a Seaside boy like me, so we probably won't eat there often. We went on Mother's Day. I liked the inside decor. My wife did not. The outside almost seems to be hiding the place. We loved the milk bread. I had the "Royale with cheese." In other words, a cheeseburger. Very good! My wife loves lamb, and she says the rack of lamb was perfect. The service was friendly and efficient, but my wife thought the staff should have been dressed somewhat more formally. read more

Absolutely phenomenal experience! From the moment we walked in, the hostess made us feel incredibly welcome, warm ,friendly , and attentive.The service was seamless, and the food ? Simply amazing! Every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. You can tell the kitchen puts real heart into their work. This place is a gem read more

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We decided to visit for a date night, the Friday after Thanksgiving, hoping for good food and to give ourselves a break from family. We were immensely satisfied on both fronts. The sharing plates may make it a bit difficult to estimate just how much food we needed, but our server walked us through things very well and we ended up with a number of delightful plates, each of which left us wanting just one more bite. We started with the milk bread, accompanied by a peppery olive oil for dipping. The little gem wedge salad (so we could pretend that we were being healthy, but absolutely worth it without such a pretense), the kampachi crudo with capers and shallots (which prompted a small fight over the last piece), and six oysters. Next up was the 12 oz woodfire cooked ribeye, with pearl onions and fries. The steak was perfect, with the wood smoke rounding things out well. Desert was Ilse Flotante, which didn't get photographed because it was inhaled as soon as it hit the table. The restaurant itself is a lovely space, and not at all noisy - even with all the large parties present. It felt cozy, welcoming, and almost familiar. We both have back issues but had no discomfort, or even had to stand up during our visit. TLDR: the food was great, the portion sizes were actually very good for 2 people, and we really enjoyed hanging out for 2 hours. Definitely some place to look into for special occasions or splurge nights read more

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i tried the milk bread 6/10 regular bread, nothing over top for me grilled polenta 7.5-8/10 cheesy, soury taste ribeye steak 8.5/10 flavorful food was delicious, great service, vibes are casual, some people came dressed other in pjs. read more

Maligne - milk bread - New American Near Me - Seaside, California

My husband and I have been to multiple michelin star restaurants and this is the least favorite by far. When you enter you feel unwelcomed. The food is mediocre, definitely not noteworthy. The wagu was chewy and the "French Fries" we ordered never arrived. There is one server (Sarah) for the entire restaurant and she is not genuine or present...you feel like a burden. We were shocked this was labeled or considered Michelin Star. There are many restaurants in the area that are worthy of a Michelin Star and this is not one. read more

PLEASE... this restaurant is good but not great. Prices certainly do NOT align with food. Ambiance is meh and service is adequate. Super overpriced!!!! Sooo many comparable restaurants without the boogie hype and equally as good. read more

Staycated recently & didn't want to drive all the way to Carmel for a nice restaurant. Maligne is seriously a hidden gem of Seaside! We had passed the restaurant several times without giving it a second glance, until discovering this place via Yelp. Our waitress was very knowledgable about the menu & gave us some great recommendations. The milk bread was flaky yet soft.. perfection & their chicken parm bites had just enough kick! From what we gathered, Maligne may be the only restaurant of its kind/elevated dining in Seaside. Would definitely come back! read more

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