Wow! Lucky you, Seaside, for having this little secret, AWESOME gem of a restaurant in your hood. We've been coming up to Carmel/Big Sur annually for over 20 years and we are always looking for new places to try since we've exhausted all our usual favorite foodie spots. So, when we got referred to Maligne by our friends at Aubergine (best restaurant in the Central Coast btw) we knew we had to try it. Maligne is only a 15 minute drive from Carmel and very easy to find however the restaurant is in a very nondescript building so be on the look out. Street parking is easy to find too. We actually came here for dinner last night but to be honest we were worried it was going to be closed from the previous reviews we had read here on Yelp but nope. Maligne was definitely open and filled with happy diners. Upon walking in, you enter through antique, heavy, dark wooden door and are greeted by the delightful smoky smells wafting from the wood burning stove in the open kitchen where all the magic is happening. The restaurant itself is modern, dark and cozy. Alexander was our host/server of the night and he was magnificent at his job. We ordered and liked everything single thing we ordered. -Little Gem Salad -Beet Salad (beautiful herbaceous dish) -Crudo -Chicken Parmesan (most unique way we have seen seen chicken parm served and it worked) Steak Diane (Yum. Perfectly executed and the sauce was divine) Fries (Loved them the aioli they are served with) Blood Orange/Mandarin Semifreddo (just wow!) I will DEFINITELY be putting Maligne on our list of favorite restaurants to visit while we are up here from now on. Even though you probably hold the record for the tiniest martinis ever served. Thank you Alexander and Maligne for the good times and fantastic food. And cheers to your talented chefs! read more

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We enjoyed a great dinner here once our table was finally ready. We had a 7:30 pm reservation ($25 deposit required per person), arrived at 7:45 (called but they didn't pick up the phone), and were seated around 8:30 pm. We enjoyed a cocktail / wine while waiting which was eventually comped (thanks!) but there wasn't a good place to stand and wait for our table. Once we were seated, our waiter was great and we loved the 6 oysters ($30) and amazing beet salad (smallish but so good). Then my husband had the GIANT chicken parmesan and I had the mussels with fries. Everything was delicious! My husband had another glass of wine (both glasses he chose were very good) and I had a dirty martini which was good too. We shared a great affogato for a light dessert. The ambiance was cool and a bit dark (in a good way) and our table wasn't too loud despite the restaurant being very busy. We'll likely be back and will just be hoping our table is ready around the time of our reservation. read more

We had a reservation at 8 PM on February 13 to celebrate our 26th anniversary. I have the confirmation email for the reservation. And the restaurant was closed. I got a confirmation about the reservation. I tried to call them and the greeting said the mailbox has not been set up yet. So I could not leave a voicemail. Very frustrating and very upsetting especially when we were here to celebrate our 26th anniversary. Not acceptable for this level of restaurant. Not acceptable for any restaurant. I will never come back. read more

Maligne - Restaurant is closed. So upsetting. - New American Near Me - Seaside, California

Maligne is on the Michelin guide so we decided to stop by. Tucked away on an assuming street in Seaside, the customer service and food was amazing. Constantly changing their menu, the team at Maligne do an incredible job utilizing fire and the grill to finish off meats and create delicious entrees. To this day, I still rave about the whole roast chicken I've had. Truly the best roast chicken ever. However, Maligne is not without flaws. Firstly, without a full or even complete bar, basic drinks such as a Negroni are incapable of being made--despite having excellent gins and spirits to choose from. Furthermore, at this price point, pre-mixed cocktails made in batch should not be in the picture. The wine selection is good, but limited--so it may be best to consider accepting a corkage fee. Additionally, my friends and I have come to the belief that the pasta dishes are a bit lackluster. Bottom line, Maligne is an excellent restaurant that SHINES when it comes to cuts of meat and fish but falls short in pasta dishes. The bar and wine selections are great but limited at the price point. Beautiful settings, conversational art, immaculate customer service, and a homie feeling round out the space and experience to be overall positive. read more

We LOVE Maligne!!! My boyfriend grew up in the area and we recently moved back. We found Maligne as it was mentioned in the Michelin Guide. We now visit regularly almost monthly because of how much we love it! We like that the menu does change and new,exciting things are added. Both of us enjoy fine dining and this place is absolutely our go to date night for something a little more casual. We've tried a variety of menu items and cannot recommend the beet salad and chicken parm enough. I DREAM of the tiramisu too. Staff is friendly and they have been growing their front of house for some time. Back in the winter we came in one rainy night for our reservation, but tables were very slow to get up (likely because of the rain). Staff took excellent care of us while we waited. We were brought complementary drinks, had our appetizer and desert comped as well. We are so happy to have found Maligne and that it can be a regular date night spot for us! read more

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Came in for an early Fathers Day dinner with my family. This was a Michelin recommended restaurant. I have been to several 1, 2, and 3 star Michelin star restaurants throughout the world, but this has got to be the worst food I have eaten and the service was horrible. I am not even sure how this place was Michelin recommended, unless they knew beforehand the Michelin reviewer was coming and made an exception meal for him or her. The service started off nice, we were greeted and seated and then the rest went downhill from there. There was only one server in the entire restaurant and she was just over worked I assumed. We all asked for water with ice and lemons. Well the water came but no lemons. My sister, my nephew, my brother as well as me asked the waitress 4 separate times for lemons...well we never got lemons. Next we all placed orders from the menu including food, wine and appetizers. She recommended several appetizers which we ordered. The roasted broccolini was undercooked and barely edible. We couldn't even cut it. For $18 I would give it a zero star. Next we ordered the grilled octopus. It was tough as well, I have eaten really good grilled octopus, but this was not one. For $28 I would rate this a 1 star. The grilled carrots were good, but for a few pieces and $16, I would not order again. The crudo ie aged kampachi was really good, 4 stars for this dish. The flavor and texture were good. The special appetizer of the night was beef tartare and it fresh and smooth tasting, 4 star for this dish as well. The wedge salad wasn't anything special either, presentation looked nice but taste wise, it wasn't anything special than I could make at home. We didn't get any WOW from any of the appetizers. As for the entrees, we ordered lasagna, the burger, seabass, halibut, wagyu, and the rack of lamb. The lasagna was quite spicy and tasted bland but the flavor just wasn't there. Let's just say nothing I would have expected from a Michelin recommended restaurant. The burger was cooked well, but hey how can you mess up on a burger. Burger was cooked to perfection and tasted great. The seabass was really good as well. It was tender and the sauce was amazing. The halibut tasted good and the meat was flakey and overall cooked well. The Knights Valley Wagyu was a huge disappointed, it was basically inedible. For me being a meat eater I expected amazing. This wasn't even close to thst. For $180 for the plate you would think it would melt in your mouth, but it was super chewy and had zero flavor. We couldn't even cut the steak with the knife. It would have been nice if they gave us a steak knife rather than a butter knife. Honestly this was the worst piece of steak I have ever eaten. I mean Outback steak was better and more tender than this and I don't even like Outback steaks. A real disappointment for our entire table. We also ordered the rack of lamb which was cooked well, but it was just way too gamey for our liking. I have had amazing rack of lamb at other restaurants in the past that was not gamey...this restaurant was not one. For desserts we tried four selections...the mandarin creamsicle, the pistachio tart, the tiramisu and the affogato. The mandarin creamsicle was very good, the rest was just average. In the end they forgot the entree for one person in our party. My sister NEVER got her entree. We kept asking the waitress and she said it was coming and was getting rude with our party. In the end she asked if we wanted to just take it home, since they totally forgot her order. Normally most restaurants I have been to would apologize and comp that entree, but not Maligne, no apologies from our waitress, they just ended up taking it off our final bill since my sister never received her entree. Disappointment all around. They ended charging us a mandatory tip of 22% for a party of 9. We would NOT have tipped 22% because not only was half our food inedible but the service was horrible. The waitress had a horrible attitude and just asking her simple questions she just wasn't attentive and never even smiled. No way could this restaurant ever get a Michelin star in my opinion. I would give an A for presentation, but that's about it. Anyone can make a meal look good to the eye, but making it taste good is another story. Maligne missed the mark on food and service and I would highly NOT recommend this place if you are staying in Monterey. There are many other restaurants in Monterey you can choose from. For a meal that was over $1300 I would have expected more. read more

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Lovely spot for a nice meal in an unassuming, working-class area. Something about the way the restaurant is laid out makes it feel like one massive house, and I liked the open kitchen. Portions are small, but it worked well for me since I wasn't very hungry. We tried the foccacia, figs & proscuitto, and fried calamari as starters. The fried calamari was excellent ("some of the best calamari I've ever had" - my boyfriend), and the figs were nicely sweet (though the dish itself is super basic). My boyfriend really liked the focaccia. I ended up just getting the grilled maitake and beet salad as my "main". Beet salad was unique (slices of beet rolled up), although I'm not sure I loved the buttermilk dressing. The grilled maitake I would skip next time. My boyfriend enjoyed his royale with cheese, though he didn't love the pickle flavored sauce it came with. Tiramisu was a solid way to end the meal. read more

Quite bummed to have to leave this review. Have been coming to Maligne since they opened and food is some of the best on the Peninsula. But they handled a recent issue with a pre-deposit quite poorly - within their rights, but a bit shabby for such dedicated regulars. I think the worst part is to have completely ignored my politely written follow-up email. Crickets for days. It's a bit of greedy grab considering our table of three spent more than $500. Very sad to strike this restaurant from our list, will not be returning. read more

Drop in on this place because I saw a sign board that they were open for lunch, no reservations needed. I walked in and was seated immediately. Small table for two with a view of the open kitchen and the rest of the restaurant. This place is pricey but I have to say I was impressed by the presentation and the uniqueness for downtown Seaside, California. I started off with sparkling water and a glass of a French Sparkling Rośe. I ordered the Kampachi Crudo, basically a type white fish bathed in buttermilk, olive oil and lemon. This was very good and came out quickly. The entree was the Chicken Parmesan - it was huge with a salad on top. It was almost the size of the plate. I took home half of it. Service was wonderful and efficient. Overall, a great first time experience. I am sure going during lunch time I did not experience any issues and had a great time. read more

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Ohh what a treat ! Love the ambiance and atmosphere.. for our first time we stuck to small plates and the seafood platter.. Smoked Beets were beyond description-( 3 days in the smoker) Flavor is over the top yum, Honest, like no beets you have ever tasted ! The lamb balls and simple salad with delicious with house buttermilk dressing- then a raw seafood platter with - mignonette dipping sauce . Servers are knowledgeable about the wine selection. With a Michelin * -Star on Broadway in Seaside! You must experience Maligne.. be a tad indulgent- experience a meal ! read more

Lovely restaurant with amazing service from the staff. We came for lunch, didn't have a reservation, but our cheerful hostess happily seated us by the window where we got a lot of beautiful, natural light. Everything on the menu looked delicious, we ordered the wedge salad, broccolini, moules frites, milk bread, and a glass of sparkling brut. The bread was the winner, house-made and served with a luxurious olive oil. It was also perfect for soaking up the broth that came with my mussels. The mussels were super-fresh, plump, and sweet. Probably among the best I've ever had. The salad and broccolini were alright, but I think the bread and mussels really stole the show. If I'm back in the area, I'd love to return for dinner to try some other items and I'd happily recommend Maligne for it's understated elegance and fine fare. read more

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Had an excellent dinner at Maligne tonight. The food and service were great but the noise level was pretty loud. I guess it's fine when you're young but for those of us that are older it is difficult to hear the person across the table. Oh well, the rack of lamb, double burger, trout and tuna were delicious. The tiramisu was awesome and the beet salad was equally delicious. We also loved the warm Brie and Ad Astra bread and our waitress was excellent too. I would give the restaurant a 5 for food a service but the noise level makes me rate the total experience as a 4. read more

People a 10. Vibe a 10. Food an 8. Smoked beets outrageously good. Milk bread, homemade warm bread rolls but bread rolls nonetheless. Grilled polenta very good. NY Strip cooked perfectly but do you go there for steak and pearl onions? Scallops and clams, meh. The clams have a microscopic amount of clam in the shell and the scallops were great. But clams and scallops in a dish with nothing else with them is unusual. Chocolate mousse was chefs kiss. You order everything at once and they pace the dishes. The pace was done very well. Firing and expediting is on point. I would encourage you to give them a try. Nice to have a Michelin Bib Gourmand in Seaside and $250 for 3 people (including one cocktail) is indeed a good value for the experience. read more

Two exceptional meals here. The cioppino was wonderful. The smoked beats are amazing and their frickin smoked beats. Great cocktails, great service. Support a quality local restaurant here. read more

We ate at this restaurant to celebrate my wife's birthday. The ambiance was very chic and modern. It was an open kitchen and the staff all seemed very focused and professional. We ordered the chicken parm, beef tartare, and the beet salad. It was the best beet salad dish we've ever tasted. It was on the smaller side but it packed so much flavor and freshness to it. The chicken parm was really big and also very good. The beef tartare was just okay, but it wasn't bad. Overall, a great dining experience and romantic night out. We'd definitely go back if we're in the area. read more

Beautiful restaurant, nicely decorated and great location. Parking can be challenging. I found the menu to be limited and over priced. The dishes we ordered, lacked quantity and flavor. For appetizers we orders a grilled scallop. I should've paid more attention during the English class that when it is missing an S it is singular. Well for $22 we got a single scallop. We also ordered the Padron peppers which were excellent. The service was slow so finally when the main dish was served, my wife had ordered a grilled mackerel and I had chosen the Blue fun tuna. The Ahi was seared but the center was cold, meaning it was not seared enough to warm the center. The mackerel was grilled on one side and the other side was completely raw. It was also fishy and tasted more like a sardine than a mackerel. The wines selection was limited. Best part was the desert and French fries. read more

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Lovely meal here! Amazing burger, oysters, and focaccia. Particularly the focaccia, which was truly one of the best I've ever had. The service was great, too. I'd say that the chicken parmesan was the weakest one, a bit dry. I'd also call out that the whole thing felt a bit overpriced. read more

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Had the pleasure of dining at this upscale spot recently, and it was an experience to remember. Our host and server (John) was impeccable, who made sure everything was just right. The modern city ambiance, combined with the open kitchen, created a lively and engaging atmosphere. The Royale Cheese burger was a delightful indulgence--juicy and full of flavor. The grilled polenta was perfectly prepared slightly crispy and soft inside, an absolute treat. The smoked beet salad added a refreshing, smoky twist to the meal, balancing out the richness of the other dishes. We also tried the meatball appetizer and a bowl of steamed muscles - equally as good as the others. Everything was top-notch. I'm giving it four stars only because in my opinion nothing is ever perfect in life, and there's always room to strive for even greater heights. read more

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Maligne has gotten some buzz being fine dining in Seaside so we were curious. From the outside, the building is rather nondescript, almost brutalist and stark and the interior is sparse but allows plenty of room for diners to have "space". The overall effect is relaxing and that carries over to the waitstaff who achieved a perfect balance between attentive without being intrusive. Occasionally engaging in conversation or leaving us to chat. Alex was our waiter and was wonderful. For the food, my wife and I ordered a number of appetizers and split an entree. We each got a glass of wine and dessert as well. Food wise we had: 1) Milk bread with olive oil-awesome with slightly browned crunchy crust and perfect salting. Great with the oil or to mop up sauces from the other dishes. 2) Smoked beet salad- truly exceptional. The beets were sliced thin and rolled and mixed with a sauce, parsley, and other herbs. I'm usually pretty unexcited about beets but the texture and flavor were unique and delicious. 3) hamachi crudo- again came with a great sauce and small jalapeños providing a nice spark. Very tasty. 4)Sirloin with asparagus and hollandaise sauce. Served as a number of sliced, medium rare- steak was perfect- tender and very flavorful despite being lean. Complemented very well by the asparagus which was cooked perfectly- not overdone and soggy. 5) panna cotta and citrus- lovely fresh grapefruit and orange with a silky smooth panna cotta. Combined very well. All in all we loved all the dishes and took home a bit of steak and bread for a "slider snack ". Two caveats: background music may be loud for some. We could have a conversation without a problem but the minimal decor makes for challenging acoustics. Pricing- it is priced like fine dining so can easily be $100-175/person depending on what and how much you order. If you are expecting typical Seaside prices (I wasn't), beware. From my perspective, I had looked at the sample menus so had reasonable expectations, but it is worth being prepared. We are happy to highly recommend and expect we will be back to try different seasonal menus. read more

The first time we went to Maligne, it was an amazing experience!! Food wise, the drinks, dessert and our server were amazing ! I am not happy writing this review because i have nothing good to say about our Friday night experience. me and my husband were looking forward for a great date night just the two of us! At first our meals and service was ok i will say, but after an hour of enjoying our dinner they started pushing us,picking up our plates without us even finishing them. They did not even offer dessert or coffee, we had to ask for the menu. Obviously we know there is a time frame, but for the almost $400 dlls we were paying for a dinner for just two , we thought we will have a better time. I am very disappointed and definitely will not recommend this restaurant to anyone i care about! Sad for the Michelin Star. NOT WORTH IT! read more

Maligne - New American Near Me - Seaside, California

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Visiting Monterey/Carmel we wanted to find a restaurant that had the full package. Grateful to have found Maligne, the ambiance, food and service was wonderful. It felt like eating in someone's well traveled kitchen. Mixing recognizable foods with twists you wouldn't expect. Loved the art and interior. Left a lasting impression and will recommend to anyone visiting the area. Thank you Chef! read more

This is a lovely homey and contemporary place. Service and food excellent while being unpretentious! https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/michelin-cred-chef-seaside-calif-restaurant-21131897.php read more

Again I am speechless Sergio and John were even more amazing than the food which was amazing.We felt like we were in an upscale eatery in New York. The decor which was especially made for Maligne added to the experience! Did I mention the chef came out and helped with service? The desserts were good but they need a chocolate choice. The meal was soooooo excellent that I could not even take the time to snap a photo. Make reservations as this place is jumping read more

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Amazing, best food I've had in Monterey. Very high quality ingredients and cooking techniques (hence the price). Smaller portions but the food was great. We ordered the beet salad, we've never had beets shaved like how they were. Shaved paper thin and rolled into a taquito shape. The branzino was tender and had crispy skin. We paired it with Polenta, which was served like a corn bread with a cheesy crispy top. Very unique flavor and paired as a good carb side option with the fish. We ended with the tiramisu which was quite a big slice! And definitely stood out as we've all had many tiramisu. It was just the two of us, wish we had a bigger group so we could try more! They change their menu monthly and make tweaks throughout the weeks based on ingredients they source. Will definitely be back. read more

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I'll start by saying the food was good!! We'd been excited to try Maligne. I told the server it was my husbands birthday and our 1st visit, hoping he'd tell us a bit about how they did things, like they typically serve " family style" . I ordered a 2019 Pinot noir, he brought a 2022 Pinot noir. I asked why, the menu said 2019? He went to the back then came back saying the menu is wrong. We took the wine anyway, it was OK. He charged me more than what the menu stated as well. Just before the entree came he asked if we wanted to share, we said NO. Then they bring my husbands lamb & 2 side plates. We had already told them we weren't sharing. I waited about 5 minutes for my meal. Then, We decided to share a tiramisu and coffee. All the food was good. Oh and the waiter comped our $6 coffee, WOW, insulting. I never leave bad reviews but I think people should know this. Sorry Maligne! read more

Had a reservation for a Thursday night. We showed up at 6:30 and the lights were off. No call to tell us they had closed and when we called the number it said the voicemail box had not been setup. Mind you they charged $50 for our reservation to make sure we would show up and didn't have the courtesy to do the same for guests. We are still very excited to try the restaurant as it looks beautiful. But we will definitely call the next time and confirm with staff. Update: called the next day multiple times and no one answers. Also, all the numbers on Google and Yelp have one number but the website shows a different number. When you click on the phone on the website it calls a different number than what is displayed. But there is no recording to even tell you if you reached the correct number. But we did receive an email thanking us for dining with them even though they weren't open! This was for our Valentine's Day dinner as we always go out the day before so it was extra disappointing. Update: Curious to find out if the restaurant was even in business we drove to the restaurant the next day and they were indeed still in business. We spoke to the hostess and she informed us that they had a kitchen issue and couldn't make food. She said they called everyone with reservations but we never got a call and there is another reviewer that also didn't get a call. They also confirmed they are having technical difficulty with the phones and there is no way to call the restaurant. The hostess dismissed us to seat the next people that came in. We waited so we could make a reservation for the next evening but when she returned to the host stand she picked up her iPad and walked off. There was no apology, and no offer to help us make another reservation. They refunded our reservation charge but never even offered an explanation. As people who eat out 3 to 4 times per week, it's one of the worst customer service experiences we have had. I felt like such an inconvenience and they couldn't wait to be done with us. Very sad because it looked like a very cool place but not worth patronizing. We will give our business to restaurants that actually want it. read more

Service was excellent, restaurant also has a unique vibe. Wines and their list was top notch. Not a fan of the flies swarming around, the music is off, and I was expecting so much more from the menu and food. But a cheeseburger for $30 that you are supposed to share family style, yet they do not cut it for you?? Very underwhelmed. For the bill being $350 for three people I wanted to restaurant to live up to the hype. It just didn't. read more

Gem in Seaside! First visit to this new restaurant from chef-owner Klaus Georis! The entry is unmarked so look for the grey cement building on the corner where the inside is filled with warm/stylish mid century furniture under a vaulted chic barn interior where the walls are decorated beautiful female forms and the kitchen is open. It's a really stylish restaurant and we loved sitting close to the kitchen so we can watch the team prep and cook! We started with drinks and really enjoyed the fun creativity behind the drinks - I had one of the best mocktails I've ever had, the Macci G Iced Tea - it was a fun take on the Arnold Palmer - there was a frozen mountain of homemade Meyer lemon granita where they poured in a blend of rosehip and rooibos teas with a mint crisp on top... beautiful, fun and refreshing. The Negroni and Seaside were also well balanced and hit the spot. We ordered the tuna crudo, Sicilian sashimi, Rockefeller oysters, salanova salad, royale cheese burger, onion rings and Mille Feuille - all of which were delicious in their own way. Super hero favorites include the best onion rings we've ever had (get these!), juiciest burger and the sashimi. We got to watch them cook/ assemble all it with care and it was indeed impressive. Our burger was well done with no pink but it also melts in your mouth - amazing! The tuna sashimi was cut just right so it practically melts in your mouth also. Loved it! The restaurant is really into local, high quality sourcing and we were informed of the sourcing when dishes were delivered and I enjoyed learning about it! Menu changes often so looking forward to coming back again soon! Street parking out front but restaurant is busy so make reservations on tock early. read more

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We took two friends, both locals who had never heard of Maligne, and, frankly, we were more than a bit embarrassed. The food was OK to very good, three of us enjoyed our meals, the fourth, who had ordered the Halibut, did not as he found it to be fairly dry without much flavor. What unfortunately made the evening stand out in the wrong way was that we received perhaps the worst service we have ever experienced in Monterey. Part of this was that they were clearly understaffed, but the servers they did have were slow and not very good. Two glasses of the same wine were ordered, only one delivered, but it took several inquiries over five minutes to determine that they bottle had run out -- the server hadn't bothered to tell us nd hadn't thought to ask if another wine would be acceptable. Multiple requests for butter for their very good but expensive milk bread were made, it was only after the third, when the bread had cooled that we were told that the kitchen had run out. I doubt we'll be back. read more

4.5 STARS WHOA. Like a good whoa. *Emoji Heart Eyes* And, that's usually reserved for furbabies. Didn't expect this in Monterey County cuz I've had some really mixed dining experiences...mainly underwhelming. During my research on where to dine on my recent stay in Carmel, I came across Maligne, a new live-fire restaurant focusing on seafood. The team have fine dining backgrounds having worked at Bar Crenn, Saison, and SingleThread so very promising. Maligne is open for indoor dining with outdoor dining to come in the garden patio. Rezzies for the lounge and dining room available via Tock. For those still concerned with Covid, they open early so you can pretty much have the space to yourselves if you don't mind eating at 4:30 pm on a weekday. I eat earlier than seniors so ideal for me. M E N U Raw bar and wood-fired seafood. No full bar but they have several cocktails with their housemade gin fermented from grains. 20% service charge added to the bill which I'm used to and all for to ensure staff is equally compensated... BUT when I asked if this was gratuity, I was told it's to support the staff and there was no mention that it was in lieu of tip. Obvs didn't want to stiff the hardworking staff so I tipped 22% on top of the 20% service charge. I later read an article that the service charge counts as gratuity so I think more clarity is needed to avoid confusion. D R I N K S * Seaside 75 w/ gin, lemon oleo, cremant, seafood salt ($20): https://bit.ly/3BB4RAY Maligne's take on a French 75 - refreshing, crisp, and citrusy with a salty briny bite from the seafood salt. * No. 47 Negroni w/ gin, vermouth's, louisiana bitters ($20): https://bit.ly/3qyJeus Usually not a Negroni fan because it tends to run too sweet for me but this came recommended. Really well-balanced with a herby, bitter fruitiness. F O O D * Oyster Rockefeller w/ totten, shigoku ($5 each): https://bit.ly/3By79k4 Solid, the plump oysters were smothered in a deliciously rich and buttery sauce with a slight salty sharpness from the cheese and subtle smokiness from the wood-fire. * Sicilian Sashimi w/ tai snapper, tuna, kampachi (Small-$25): https://bit.ly/3QCOhVl Uber fresh and delicate slices of tai snapper, tuna, and kampachi dressed with olive oil, capers, lemon juice, and sea salt. Simple and done right. * Tuna Crudo w/ ramp oil, chive ($18): https://bit.ly/3eBOPxn Saving the BEST for last...the Tuna Crudo! Ok, I know it's just a tuna crudo that doesn't require any cooking BUT it was the best damn crudo I've had. The slices of tuna were pristine, silky smooth and meaty with the ramp oil adding a kiss of oniony flavor. Perfect example of sourcing and showcasing top-notch ingredients with thoughtfulness and care. S E R V I C E Refined and prompt. A M B I A N C E The hearth, open kitchen takes center stage of the dining room so you can watch all the action. Def a hot date night place...literally cuz you can feel the heat from the live-fire cooking. P A R K I N G Easy street parking. Overall, I think Maligne is really raising the bar for restaurants in the area when it comes to creativity and offering a unique dining experience. IMO, they're the Birdsong and Angler of Monterey County and one to watch for. Unfortunately, I gotta round down because the 20% service charge needs more clarity. Def plan on returning for a full on dinner when their garden patio is ready! read more

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Delicious food and rare on the peninsula but great interiors. Cool vibe too. A must go

Solid food and a spectacular setting - but a bit pricy, and there's more food than you'd expect. There's clear ambition in the kitchen, and the dishes work great. But I felt over-stuffed by the end of the meal, and it's service's responsibility to steer you away from making that mistake. The tartare was excellent, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I just wish I'd have had room for dessert. read more

Maligne - Tartare - New American Near Me - Seaside, California

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This place makes you feel like you ran away to Europe for the day. The beautiful open kitchen where they are cooking over a hot fire on a rainy day was perfection. Every dish was better than the last. Just go. The quality and flavor of the food is inspiring to say the least. You won't find a better burger anywhere, ever. read more

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A fee for making a reservation I thought was a little bizarre. The food was great though so I'm glad we went. A little bit on the slow side. I'm glad we had all night. Maybe that's another reason for the high prices. They don't turn a table very quickly. Would I go again.... the answer is yes, only if someone else was paying. read more

If I could give half stars they'd get a 3.5 but the food was so disappointing I can't justify a solid 4. We've heard good things about this spot and we're excited for something new and more upscale in seaside. AMBIANCE - the restaurant was done nicely and it super cute. The chairs were comfortable and we loved the open kitchen. SERVICE was fine, nothing special but no complaints. Everyone was friendly and service was timely. They have a decent wine selection. Honestly didn't look at the beer options. The FOOD was so bland. We started with the milk bread and peppers. Didn't like the bread but that's more preference. The peppers had absolutely no seasoning but the char was done really well. For dinner, the dishes were grossly over garnished. The chicken was moist and flavourful, probably the best part of the meal. The veggies it came with were, again, bland but well charred. read more

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I enjoyed my dining experience at Maligne. My partner and I opted for the steak with fries. We asked for medium rare and the taste of the beef did not disappoint. It was an excellent dining experience. read more

Maligne - The milk bread was soft and tasty. It was accompanied with olive dressing. - New American Near Me - Seaside, California

Great food and ambience. Had the burger and some of the appetizers. Very downtown NY vibe. Attentive service.Parking is not easy but worth the walk after you find a spot. $$$ but worth it! read more

Maligne-DO NOT MALIGN First and foremost, Maligne is expensive, although located in Seaside which has presumably lower overhead than New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. However, the food is exceptional with each plate a masterpiece of original flavors, creativity, and presentation. Our entire dinner last week was beyond our expectations, particularly since some of the Yelp reviews were middling, at best. From appetizers to the final course, we were not disappointed. This level of food compares favorably with many metropolitan areas of the country. We started off with sublime oysters -small sweet gems called "Bahia Royale" with a delicate mignonette we could not identify! We then had a giant scallop with a beurre blanc that had some basil and perhaps minced purslane sprinkled on it. These two appetizers were followed by sensational wagyu carpaccio with a tangy horseradish almost-velouté sauce. Our next courses were our main ones: a "Not Cioppinno" (yes, misspelled intentionally) with giant grilled prawns wrapped in prosciutto in a tomato-based sauce that suggested hints of harissa and green beans with smoked clams and yellow waxed beans. I have to try to make those beans! We asked for their home-baked milk bread to sop up all the "Not Cioppinno" sauce-delicious to the last drop. Some of our friends consider us "unforgiving" in our assessment of restaurants, since we are such foodies and my husband is a master amateur chef himself. Our experience was so outstanding that we will be back! Don't malign "Maligne"--try it, you'll like it! read more

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Food is amazing. Best on the county imo. Preparation is top tier. Their oysters are the best I've seen in terms of shucking, and the choice of oyster is always special but obviously as fresh as can be. I know they've been reworking the menu, but it seems they're retaining the quality while making more options to a wider customer. The service is always welcoming and attentive. I'm excited to see how they evolve and as they become part of the community, and the wonderful and street of Broadway with all its potential. read more

Maligne - Shigoku Oysters - shucked to perfection - New American Near Me - Seaside, California

This is probably the highest quality food in Monterey county. Better than anything even in sweaty try-hard places like Carmel. It's pricey, but it's a place where you understand why you're paying more. (Note: the tip included check the bill) The same can't be said for many places in this region. A lot of restaurants try to pull of the look of fine dining but don't even get close to the results in terms of taste. This place does well. Their raw bar is incredible. Best oysters in Monterey county. Service is top tier. Really nice build out. Beautiful building and great location. Their Sunday brunch is incredible. read more

Maligne - New American Near Me - Seaside, California