My girlfriend and I ate hear yesterday and loved it so much we came back to eat again the next…read morenight. The Food here is AMAZING. Our service Oscar was the best. Super sweet. Checked on us multiple times throughout the night to make sure we were doing great. Thank you Oscar!! The ambiance is also incredible. We love sitting by the fire pits. 10/10

We came to this restaurant to celebrate a birthday and wanted to order something while we waited to…read moresurprise the birthday person with dessert. Unfortunately, the two dishes we ordered were extremely disappointing. The ingredients may have been good quality, but the flavors just weren't good at all. The duck dish was definitely not worth it, and the pasta was especially disappointing and not enjoyable. On the positive side, the atmosphere was very nice and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The best part of our experience was the surprise birthday dessert they brought out. We really appreciated that gesture and would like to thank the staff for making that part of the celebration special.

I don't usually go back to restaurants multiple times while on vacation, but my mom and I adored…read moreRosine's so much that we made it a point to return a second time for dinner while on our trip to Monterrey! On our first visit, we both got pastas. The servings were extremely generous, everything was hot and fresh, and we left full and upset that we didn't have an opportunity to try the incredible looking cakes in the dessert case. Our second visit, we got the seasonal berry salad (absolutely incredible, 100% order it) and the cake sampler. I don't think I can explain in text just how much cake was included in this cake sampler. The regular cake slices served here are large, but this sampler, for $20, came with what felt like 3 full large slices of cake still! We loved all 3 cakes we tried (double chocolate, carrot, banana walnut), but a month after our trip, my mom and I are still talking about how amazing the banana walnut was. I would go back just for this cake it was that good, please order it. Service was also attentive and quick! Our servers both visits was super nice and when they heard we were from out of town was kind enough to give recommendations. The restaurant is popular and can get busy, but it's pretty large so the wait goes quickly. And the area it is in is nice to walk around while you wait.

We stopped by this place after our broker recommended it. It was a weekday during the Fourth of…read moreJuly weekend, so it was quite busy. We were seated right away, though I think he may have made a reservation. The host could have been a little more welcoming. Our waitress was pleasant enough, although I don't remember much about our interaction. The portions were very generous, but the food didn't leave a lasting impression. I usually enjoy taking leftovers home rather than letting food go to waste, but we were traveling in and out of town that day, so I couldn't finish much of what I ordered. Overall, it's a classic brunch spot in the heart of Monterey, welcoming tourists and locals alike. I'm not sure it's quite the right fit for us, but I'd be happy to try it again in case my first experience wasn't representative.

We had another delicious meal at Montrio with family while we visited Monterey. Located downtown,…read moreit has indoor and outdoor seating. On some occasions, they will open up the front wall which provides a great environment during good weather. Our food was excellent. I had short rib ravioli, which I never had before. The dish convinced me it should be one of my favorites. For desert, we had Chocolate cake with ices cream. The service was fantastic! Looking forward to coming back and enjoying their food again next time!

Montrio is a restaurant struggling with the same dilemma everyone wanting to open a fine-dining…read morespot in a touristy area does. The closer you are to ground zero-Fisherman's Wharf in SF or Pikes Market, Seattle-the harder it is to remain profitable. Geographically, the density of Taco Bells and tee shirt shops increases. So, kudos to Montrio for trying to run an up-scale business as close as they are to the Wharf. Unfortunately, they fall well short of the mark. We arrive early and the place was nearly empty. To start with, we ordered the Porcini Pomme Frites ($14) as an appetizer. The fries came out limp and starchy-raw in the center. I sent them back. The replacement or refry of the original batch came back a little past GBD. They pushed the limit on the far side of doneness. And they tasted exactly and precisely like In-And-Out's awful fires. The match was amazing. For reasons known only to the Snyder family, and in spite of endless terrible reviews from food critics, I-A-O refuses to double-cook their fries. So they come out tasteless with an off-putting consistency. Not qualities anyone should try and emulate, IMHO. Now, ostrich and octopus, for example, are famously difficult to cook correctly. But fries are the polar opposite easy to do well. To screw them up twice in a slow kitchen at a $14 price point is inexcusable. I knew we were in for a rocky ride. I ordered the scallops. Yes, you guessed correctly, the kitchen screwed them up big time too. They had a light seer and were stone-cold raw in the center. The creamed corn side was excellent BTW, but not forty nine dollars good. Why didn't I send them back? Well, first, I knew they couldn't cook fries or scallops. Why would their second effort on the second course hold out any promise. Secondly, I refuse to be that guy who sends every course back, even when it should be. At a certain point my philosophy is shut up, learn your lesson, and share an honest review so that other might avoid the sad experience. My wife had the short ribs and enjoyed them. I thought they were dry, which is hard to achieve with fatty short ribs. Her mashed potatoes were okay, though under-seasoned. But if she was happy, so was I.

I haven't been going out to eat. Saving money for travel. But, got a bug to be at 12 turn. I…read moreexperience the best service here as a solo (not at night. Night manager won't give me a 4 top). Ordered food. But what I want to point out is the generous pour. This photo was taken after a few sips.

We ordered a pizza and a burger here, and unfortunately, both were very average. The pizza was…read morenothing special and, in our opinion, not worth the price. The burger was also very average, and the caramelized onions were overcooked. For around $25, the burger was definitely not worth it. What made our experience even more disappointing was the service. Our server was a tall, middle-aged woman, and unfortunately, she was not friendly or welcoming toward us at all. We did arrive later in the evening, but we checked the restaurant's hours before coming and placed our order while they were still open. We understand that it may have been close to the end of the night, but we still expected basic friendly service. There wasn't even a smile, and her attitude made us feel unwelcome. Also, the fork that was given to us was visibly dirty, as you can see in the photo. This was unpleasant and definitely something that should have been checked before being given to a customer. Overall, between the average food, the high prices, the unfriendly service, and the dirty utensil, our experience was disappointing.

While I can't speak to the restaurant normal operations I can speak to their event hosting. We held…read morea farewell brunch the morning after our wedding at this restaurant and it was fabulous! The staff were easy to work with in setting up the event and more than accommodating with the several dietary restrictions that we brought up given the size of the party that would be stopping by (roughly 80 or so). They had a wide variety of pastries, meats, and other desserts that's were all absolutely spectacular. And bother internal and external of the venue are absolutely beautiful. We had a nice sunny morning so most of our party were sitting outside in the wonderful patio space and everyone was raving about how good the food was.

Cella Restaurant and Bar is a beautiful space in the heart of Monterey, with a warm interior and a…read morelovely back patio with heat lamps. Our server was very nice and attentive, but there was some unevenness in the courses due to a disconnect between what he described and what the kitchen actually delivered. For example, I mentioned that my partner has an aversion to cilantro, and in one course the kitchen actually replaced it entirely with chives, which was amazing. However, when our server came by, he mentioned they had put the cilantro on the side. In another dish, a full cilantro stalk came right on top of the plate. Not a huge deal since we could just pick it off, but it was a sign of inconsistency in service. We also ordered the cod dish, and when we mentioned we were avoiding undercooked proteins, our server said he would make sure it was cooked through, which confused me a bit since I believe cod is always fully cooked through. On to the food itself, we started with the plum lacquered duck kefta, which came out on two cinnamon sticks used as the skewers. These were absolutely fantastic, with the yogurt sauce acting as the perfect foil for the expertly seasoned duck and the cinnamon stick adding a subtle spice. The Moss Landing black cod was likewise delicious, with the cod cooked to a buttery and flaky texture, and it was paired with a sumptuous vanilla bean butter sauce over a bed of pepper and green bean panzanella that was out of this world. My only complaint was that for the steep price, the portion was quite small. The curried lamb shoulder was exceptional as well. It arrived with a striking presentation, encased in a three-quarter dome puff pastry shell filled with shredded lamb shoulder meat. It came with a side of some kind of fruit compote or chutney, though we were not given a detailed description of most dishes. This portion felt appropriate for the price and was the favorite of the night. We mentioned we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, and while we were not expecting anything over the top, we were a bit disappointed when we saw them bring out a dessert with a candle for what I assume was a birthday celebration at another table. For a restaurant of this caliber and at this price point, I have always experienced at least some sort of gesture, even if just a small card or message at the table. Overall, we had a pleasant evening, but it is not somewhere we would return to based on the uneven service and the mismatch between price and portions.

Such a nice place to relax and enjoy drinks and a meal. When…read moremy family and I walked into the restaurant it looked empty. Not very many people were there. That changed very fast! I guess we happened to arrive before the brunch rush. It got packed and stayed that way. We chose to sit inside. The place was decorated nice and the music was great. Our server was Laurie. She was so sweet and she made us feel very welcome and so friendly. We chose the bottomless mimosas and three different brunch options. The food was amazing and what we really liked was that unlike some places, when they say bottomless they mean it. Laurie checked on us often which was much appreciated. There were also two Hispanic ladies who were at the front. They were always smiling, sitting customers, cleaning off tables, and offering condiments. This is a team effort that was well appreciated and Noticed!! Well Done! When we come back into Monterey we will definitely be back!!

Came here after great reviews, there is a lack of waithelp. The food was pretty good although they…read moregot our order wrong No onions doesn't mean add extra I was really hoping for a good experience here I will say the host at the front was very nice and helpful

Had a GREAT dinner here!…read more We chose the little patio so our dog could join us, and there was even a fire pit out there! And the cutest part? They even had a dog menu! Our pup ordered the pup patty, and he gives it 4 paws -- the highest rating a dog can give! Definitely a great spot for a meal with your furry friend!

Had a GREAT dinner here! Just walked in on a weekday with no…read morewait. We sat on the little patio with our dog, they had a fire pit there too. I had the eggplant parmesean which was really good! For a drink I wanted the flavor tea but didn't want too much sweetness and the waitress was so nice she mixed it with the regular tea for meand it came out perfect. They also had a dog menu (so cuuuute!!), so our dog ordered the pup patty. He gives 4 paws! the highest rating a dog can give. The indoor space is huuuuge. Walked in to use the bathroom and it was nice! Because we came for dinner, all the shops in the Barnyard center were closed but seemed like there was lots to see in the daytime.

First time diners…read more Awesome experience. We started with the spicy tacos that were superb. 3 small crispy tacos for $17. Our waiter suggested 1/2 salads. Great suggestion. 1/2 of a wedge salad & 1/2 of a beet were the perfect size. Next we advanced to the braised short rib that was huge. A full rack of baby back ribs is a better value, but way too much for 1 person. Their old fashion has a hint of nutmeg. Unique and tasty! Overall a great experience.

We want to give a shoutout to Tori, who was incredibly accommodating and helped our large party get…read moreseated on short notice. The hosts and servers were also wonderful throughout the evening--friendly, attentive, and professional. Unfortunately, the experience took a turn when our steak arrived. It was ordered medium but came out closer to medium-well/well and tasted noticeably burnt. My husband has never sent a steak back before and was actually very hesitant to say anything. Our server was incredibly kind about it, immediately took the steak back, and made us feel completely comfortable bringing it up. Unfortunately, that's when the experience became really uncomfortable. The manager personally brought the steak back out to our table, essentially to show us the steak and explain that, in his opinion, it was medium. We were then asked what we wanted to do. Rather than feeling like our concern was being heard, it felt like we were being challenged for sending back a steak that we simply felt was overcooked. Our entire table became uncomfortable, and there were definitely some awkward looks from surrounding tables. What made it even more frustrating was that, on our walk to the bathroom, we noticed another table had also sent food back. So it was especially uncomfortable to feel as though our table was being treated like we had done something unreasonable by asking for our steak to be cooked to the temperature we ordered. They eventually brought out another steak, but it was well-done on one side and medium-rare on the other. By that point, our table was ready to leave, and the whole situation had put a pretty significant damper on what was supposed to be a fun night with a large group. Afterward, we also noticed that we had been charged for an extra wine glass during happy hour. It was only $5, so we decided it wasn't worth bringing up after an already uncomfortable interaction with management, but unfortunately, it added to the overall impression. We do want to emphasize that the restaurant itself is beautiful, and Tori, our server, and the hosts were genuinely kind and professional. The staff who actually served us did their best to make the evening enjoyable. Unfortunately, the way the steak situation was handled by management turned what should have been a simple issue into a very unpleasant and awkward experience for our entire table. For that reason, despite the positives, we probably won't be returning.

Food was fabulous!! One on the best meals we've had on the Peninsula. Service was excellent once we…read moregot past the hostess stand (not bad, just not quite the personality needed for this restaurant). The ambiance was straightforward, with simple elegance. Not showy, focused on the food. We will definitely go back.

Went there for the first time and I really like the presentation of the dishes and the ambiance was…read morevery nice so it is a perfect spot for family dining and date nights. The service was amazing because the staff were very friendly and accommodating when taking our orders. I had an awesome dining experience and reservation is a must because it gets really packed, especially the weekends. Alaskan halibut: I love that it was very flavorful and perfectly cooked. It was very fresh and very well seasoned. I highly recommend trying this for an entree. Chocolate truffle torte: Ordered this to end the evening and I love it was very warm and fluffy. The passion fruit syrup was amazing so it was really good. Nancy's buttery buttermilk biscuit, mixed field greens salad, and fried California squid: Nancy's buttery buttermilk biscuit was my favorite of all time because the crunchiness of the biscuit was amazing and came out warm so it was very good. Mixed field greens salad was perfectly seasoned and it had the perfect amount of dressing. Fried California squid was also my favorite because it was very fresh and flavorful so it is a must get.

Incredible. We came…read morehere for our honeymoon and just came for my birthday. One of my favorite restaurants ever. First, the ambiance and view. At night you can see scuba divers who are brave enough to do a night dive right outside the windows, and during the day, it's a Mecca of otters and seals playing. You can't beat it. The food and the service are stars here. We did a prefix, two different ones, and had such a fun time trying one another's food. Martinis are served cold, and delicious here. Ge

After my experience last year, dining here again was a given on my next trip to the area. I…read moreoriginally booked a reservation for Friday but due to an unforeseen problem at another restaurant, I was able to get a Thursday night reservation for three at 6 pm here. After checking in, we were seated at a window side table facing the bay. After getting our menus, we decided to have the three-course menu, though I did add a supplement for our meals to share. I asked about mocktails and our waitress suggested this, a pomegranate mojito (). For my meal, here's I ordered from the Choice menu: 1st course Tomato and fennel soup, shrimp dumpling, squash blossom, toasted sourdough (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=PMKIsV5rFcg9C2BGzQFsrA). 2nd course Hokkaido scallops, toasted farro, golden peach, roasted bell pepper broth (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=qHDBo855HJeKwzlDRE_O9w). 3rd course Baba au rum, local peaches, buttermilk, almond crumble (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=Fsv7ar1rcCVpKgo0nLf6Eg). Valhrona Manjera chocolate delice, creme anglaise, hazelnut, cherry sorbet (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=rQqh85ifpAz16wGwpiaF2A). Additions: Oysters on the half shell, cucumber granite (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=192&select=su0wJ3dlLvMxo2vkM92_7w). Bison tenderloin, brioche, horseradish, nasturtium (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=192&select=SAOmEF89-qCErokMR-l0lg). Bonus course Local black cod, okinawa sweet potato, chanterelles, shellfish emulsion (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=192&select=s1IaShShT6IAJiQUztkUtg). Here's a photo of the fish uncovered (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=PMKIsV5rFcg9C2BGzQFsrA). In addition to this, we received Parker house rolls during the meal (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=192&select=quZoH0f8JnFK5xS4f_xeDQ), macarons after dessert (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=168&select=ZzDIdesx1I28aJv9O7kxXQ), and a gift bag to take home (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=L6WkfHFISvU1tR2fmh65lw). Foodwise, everything was delicious with my two favorites being the local black cod, the Hokkaido scallops, and the chocolate delice. The menu changes by what local produce, seafood, and meats are available during that particular season. The dining room was not very crowded but filled as we ate. Service and atmosphere are consistent with fine dining restaurants in SF, likely even better since they are not emphasizing turning tables. Big thanks to Rachel for guiding us through our meal and thank you to my generous chef friend Michael for crafting our meal. It is a must dine here meal whenever I'm in town.