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    Monets Wine Bistro

    4.3 (387 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Ravioli Medley with lobster sauce
    Laura L.

    We had a nice dinner here on our way to Sequoia and Kings Canyon NPs. I really liked the live music from the clarinet - it gave the restaurant a really charming atmosphere. All the food was quite delicious and we saw a steady stream of customers coming in and out. I really liked the balsamic vinegar they used for the complimentary bread as well as the warm spinach and bacon salad. That salad was my favorite item of the night! The ravioli in lobster sauce was good but quite heavy. The aglio e olio had a nice kick to it and paired well with the salmon. The chicken and mushroom crepe was unfortunately very salty. For dessert, the lavendar cheesecake had a strong lavendar flavor but I would've preferred the cheesecake without the sugar/frosting glaze on top.

    Flank steak raclette

    Came here for a friend's birthday dinner and not only was the food delicious, but the service was wonderful. The owner was very accommodating in letting us bring our own cake for the celebration and the live music was such a nice surprise. Any time I'm in the area I will 100% be coming back!

    BACON BRIE BURGER & SIDE SALAD bacon, brie, caramelized onions, tomato
    Robert M.

    Monet's was right around the corner from the Airbnb where I was staying the night before heading to Sequoia NP. Was perfect for what was needed. Nice atmosphere, great service and good food.

    Takeout - Pesto Salmon.
    Shannon M.

    High quality dining in the sleepy town of Exeter. Great street location which makes outside dining interesting. The Pesto Salmon at over $30 for takeout was worth it. MY GRADE: A minus.

    Hillary F.

    Service was great, ambiance on point and it made you feel like you were in a little cafe in Paris. This charming-French restaurant in in the small town of Exeter, which you would only drive by if you were heading to three rivers towards Sequoia. Exeter has quaint vibe and some of the must adorable antique shops. The food was delicious, portions were good, and the dessert "Tres Magnifique". Our large party walked out happy from this donning experience.

    Argentine meal
    Ben W.

    We had the best unexpected Argentine meal and wine pairing tonight. The atmosphere was friendly and cozy. The yucca appetizer was amazing. The Argentine New York Steak, chorizo, blood sausage, and polenta was phenomenal! The wine pairing was perfect. I highly recommend. We will come back for the French food!!! Service was also so friendly and casual, you will love it .

    French onion soup
    Chelsea V.

    If you are looking for a romantic get-away or perhaps a special dinner with friends and family, Monet is the place for you. This charming little piece of France sits alongside the small and quaint downtown area. This charming restaurant is quite modest in the center, but the outside patio with exterior lights brings it the much needed attention it deserves. As soon as you enter, you can't help but notice the warm and cozy interior. The background tone is set by beautiful French music, which is played by a live musician on the clarinet. When we sat at our table, we were immediately greeted by the friendly staff. We were in a rush and the wait staff graciously adapted to our schedule. The short menu is full of bistro classics: escargot, duck, salmon, beef and pasta. Our order consisted of: -Charcuterie board The board was by far one of the best boards I have ever had in my life. The cheeses and jams tasted extremely fresh. -French onion soup The soup spoke not only of the seriousness of the kitchen, but its ingenuity in creating authentic French tastes. As someone has been to Paris on several occasions, this soup tasted almost identical to what is being served in Parisian cafes/restaurants. -Truffle burger The burger was cooked perfectly and all of the flavors meshed perfectly together. -Creme brûlée Very creamy and not too sweet. A perfect end to a delicious dinner. To sum up all of the above, you're going to leave depressed that this place isn't in your neighborhood. I certainly did!

    Birthday Celebration for my sister!
    Jessica C.

    Monet's is a wonderful hidden gem in Exeter! The Vibe is perfect for those who don't want loud and fast paced! Completely relaxed atmosphere with the on site musician, who is a wonderful clarinetist. The service is superb! We never had to wave down staff, or ask for anything! Everything was offered to us and served in a reasonable timeframe. The menu is small which is something I always look for! It leaves room for the chef to create amazing dishes, which is exactly what happens here! The Lavender Brie is my fave! We also had the opportunity to meet the owners, who are absolutely amazing and kind! Highly recommended, will always return when I need to unwind and just enjoy myself.

    Crème brûlée
    Maryanna S.

    What an absolutely lovely find. Visiting to see the giant trees and my friend found this place for dessert. I had a raspberry almond tart that was so good and tasted like it had been freshly baked. The raspberry coulee was a great addition. My friend had crème brûlée and it was quite flavorful and cooked perfectly. Would love to come back for dinner. We sat on the patio and service was great. They had a lovely gentleman playing clarinet and it made for such a lovely evening

    Filet Minon with mashed potatoes and asparagus and carrots
    Sakura P.

    The day we visited Monet's was the day before Mother's Day, on a Saturday and also what seemed to be prom day for the local high school so as you can imagine it was a very busy day for Monet's and service was probably slower than usual. It took a while to get served water and it took about 1.5 hours until our appetizer came to the table. This was because the server also forgot to put in our order. We ordered a spinach artichoke dip with lobster for the appetizer and it came with some French baguette slices. The flavor of the cheese and lobster was very rich. We really enjoyed this dish! Next our salads came and it consisted of strawberries, cheese consisting of strips of purple in it (some kind of wine cheese), and walnuts came. I enjoyed this as well. For the entree I had a Filet Minon with mash and vegetables on the side. The filet Minon was cooked perfectly and the tomato based sauce added another dimension to it. The sautéed vegetables were also very delicious. I would definitely recommend adding a little more flavor to the mash potatoes though as they were a bit bland and too acidic. Lastly, we got three types of desserts. The crème brûlée, the raspberry almond tart and a lavender cheesecake. All three desserts were divine. The restaurant itself was very cutely decorated and it definitely dir give French cafe/restaurant vibes. Although the service was slow, the restaurant ended up compensating us all of our beverages as well as one dessert so I would definitely give this place another chance!

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    Raymond P.

    Well, well, well...what can I say about Monet's Wine Bistro in Exeter?..‍.. it's the BEST!! Come on down and check it out for yourself! You will hear me playing Jazz clarinet 4 nights a week, Wednesday through Saturday.. (unless I'm booked.) And speaking of bookings I am available for parties, weddings Etc. Inquire within, or better yet ask for my card! See you there!!

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    Their food is delicious. The service is great. The audience of downtown Exeter is something you have to experience, absolutely wonderful.

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