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    Stokes Adobe

    4.5 (384 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Bolognese
    Guillermo R.

    Love how they turned this beautiful home into a great looking restaurant. We didn't see the upstair dining areas but the main floor two rooms were great as was the bar area. The front lawn is a nice place to relax as you wait for your table. The menu isn't huge a good selection. We tried the Cesar salad and it was fine. The bolognese pasta was good nothing outstanding but good. Feels like a date night for celebration destination.

    Bistecca alla Fiorentina
    Emily C.

    Brought my partner here for his birthday and we had a wonderful celebratory meal here. The restaurant is literally a converted house so the interior feels very cozy and homey. We were seated upstairs and had a view overlooking the bar and downstairs entry area. Our server was fantastic, chatting with us and frequently checking in on how we were doing. We got the Duck Liver Mousse Toast as an appetizer, which was delicious, and the Bistecca Alla Fiorentina as our main, which was the perfect balance of well-cooked meat with flavorful side dishes of broccolini and potatoes. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion in Monterey.

    Chocolate Budino with Single Pistachio Gelato
    Annie H.

    My boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner last night. What a romantic experience. The ambiance is gorgeous; it's been a minute since I've seen real candles lit at a table. There are different rooms, and we were seated in one that had a lovely bookshelf beside us. Parking is not too difficult; there's plenty of street parking! Our server was so sweet without being intrusive, it can feel a bit awkward at times going to a restaurant when the servers are required to ask how we're doing every .5 seconds. That was not the case here. We ordered the Caviar Service, Crispy Potatoes with Lemon Truffle Crema, and a Duck Liver Mousse Toast for starters. As for our shared entree, we picked the Big Sur Chanterelle Tagliolini. Our server made sure that the pacing that the food would be coming out at would be to our preference, and communicated it nicely. Which, by the way, all came out in a timely manner. The Caviar Service was beautiful. I appreciated how they plated it all. It comes with 30g of white sturgeon caviar resting on ice, chives, creme fraiche, potato chips, and blinis. Tasted great, nothing to complain about, we had fun with it. The Crispy Potatoes with Lemon Truffle Crema were delicious! Crisped up to perfection. It was definitely a bit filling for a starter, but great nonetheless. The Duck Liver Mousse Toast? I'd write home about that. I loved how the vinaigrette sweetened and brightened up those flavors, and the parsley went beautifully with it all. The thinly sliced shallots were gorgeous. Our Big Sur Chanterelle Tagliolini had housemade pasta, and you could really taste a difference! I'm a big texture girl, so it made the experience so enjoyable. Chanterelles are my favorite mushrooms, so I was so happy with how they melted in my mouth. 10/10! For dessert, I decided to go with the very popular Yelp review: The Chocolate Budini! I agree, it is probably one of the best desserts that I've ever had. The textures of a delicate, crispy wafer with the little chocolate balls and soft mousse come together for a great mouthfeel. It's balanced, not too sweet or bitter. I decided to try the pistachio gelato since I love anything pistachio flavored, and it did not disappoint. Overall, amazing experience. I would definitely come back.

    Anthony N.

    My partner and I stumbled on Stokes Adobe on a must try restaurant so we decided to eat here while in town. We were expecting small portions but was pleasantly surprised by the generous portions. We ordered the best salad, chicken Milanese, and pappardelle bolognese. Our favorite was the beat salad! The chicken Milanese was well cooked- it was juicy and was a good size. The pappardelle was cooked our liking and the bolognese was well made. The food was simple and clean but executed well. The ambiance was also great. I definitely would recommend this place.

    Panna cotta & affogato
    Janelle M.

    Based on the menu and the ambiance we narrowed down our options to this place. Service was great. The only complaint was that several of the drinks and menu options were different than what was reflected online. Appetizers- we had the shrimp tostada and the octopus. Both were great and we would order them again. Mains- I was looking forward to having the halibut and Luli Pinot noir but these options were not available. Instead I had the salmon and it was amazing! I don't know if it was deep fried but it was crispy on all sides. I will be dreaming about this salmon. My husband had the cavatelli and he really enjoyed that. Dessert- I forget the name of our drink but it was like an espresso martini on the rocks with a vanilla foam and orange zest on top. We'll be trying this at home. We had the panna cotta and affogato. The panna cotta was more like a parfait and tasted like yogurt. I would definitely return next time we're in Monterey. Fantastic!

    Tagliatelle
    Jenny X.

    Solid place to go with a big group - apparently it's haunted! Good: - The tagliatelle bolognese was really good and good portion sizes too! - The ambiance is really nice and quiet for a deep catchup with friends - The staff are really nice - The ice cream with coconut milk here was so good! I just had a few Bad: The food and service took forever - we had to wait over 30 min to get the check - Relatively expensive compared to other places in the area Overall this was good for a longer leisurely dinner if you aren't in a rush! We escaped traffic back to SF afterwards.

    Octopus
    Evangeline E.

    OMG OMG OMG HOW HAVE I NOT BEEN HERE!! I reserve the integrity of my 5 star reviews and this absolutely deserves it. The definition of California cuisine. Everything is fresh with the rotating seasonal menu. The pate mouse toast was the star the saltiness was so good with the caramelized onions to add some sweetness. The pasta was a unique flavor and had a bite to it. Steak was perfectly tender, seasoned well, and loved the veggies with it. Octopus was a tad tough, but flavor was great and the sauce had this rich flavor to it. Exceptional cocktails and wine offerings. Service was top notch we ate here on a weeknight with our 1-year old and they picked up and replaced our utensils when my daughter threw them on the floor (whoops). Super nice staff answered all our questions and never left us hanging. Food came out fast and was hot. Ambiance was a cool vibe. Outside had fire pits to hang out and inside had a bar. We sat in the dining room area and it was very cozy and intimate feeling.

    Beet salad so tasty and bright Scallops with caviar perfectly cooked
    Tanya S.

    We chose this spot because the menu looked creative, delicious and with quality dishes. The total experience did not disappoint. We were greeted right away and taken to our table. The server was on point with her timing and interaction with us. We ordered a bottle of wine and four dishes to share. Everything came out with a nice progression and looked beautiful. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting or even a local wanting a night of yummy indulgence.

    Kenny J.

    Ordered: - Duck Liver Mousse Toast (4/5): While the mousse was a little bit too close in taste to organs for my gf I found it amazing! I loved the strong and heavy flavors paired with a decent toast. Also a decently thick layer of the liver mousse was included which we appreciate. - Patagonian Shrimp Tostada (5/5): This dish was amazing! A little spicy, sour, refreshing and even slightly creamy from the avocado sauce included made this dish so well balanced and creative. The shrimp was also so sweet and fresh that we just have to call it out. The tostada was well done too and very crunchy. Overall (5/5): Stokes Adobe is a pretty classy location, with friendly and welcoming service perfect for date vibes. Since we came early we were pretty much the only ones there so it was pretty quiet and private. There's parking available too. While even the happy hour menu items aren't the cheapest we did find them more filling than expected and they were of very high quality. We were also offered complementary chips which paired well with any leftover mousse and shrimp that we had.

    Octopus
    Ariel D.

    Randomly stopped in for dinner after a long drive up from Orange County. We chose to sit outside with our dogs, and the setup did not disappoint: fire pits, heat lamps, and that cozy beach city ambiance that makes you want to stay a little longer. As soon as we were seated, Jane tended to us. She was truly the highlight of our experience at Stokes. Knowledgeable, warm, attentive. The food? I genuinely cannot overstate how good it was. I had to ask about the fried potatoes, which were impossibly crispy--like, duck-fat-labored-over-for-hours crispy. But it turns out they're just regular potatoes fried in regular oil at an extremely high temp. No tricks, just potato magic. Either that or they lied, which I totally understand because I'd gatekeep these potatoes too. The portion of the duck terrine was easily triple what I've seen anywhere else. And the octopus--my god. Seafood by the sea. Who would've thought? So tender and succulent, underscored by the punchy Romesco. Pretty sure I ascended to a different dimension. My partner loved his bolognese and I inhaled the beignets which were SO light and fluffy and airy, I'm pretty sure they came out to zero calories.

    Claire Y.

    Lovely. Atmosphere: wax burning candle at each table creates a cozy, romantic ambience. The restaurant is spacious with several rooms and nooks. Kid friendly with several kids and babies. Food: the mains were the highlights for sure. Sauce for the seafood dish (fish, lobster, and scallop chunks) was delightful: creamy and hearty without being heavy. Wagyu steak was tender. Service: professional, friendly, and attentive.

    Lovely cocktail
    Jay P.

    We ate here twice when it was still "Restaurant 1833" and I've always wanted to come back, we had friends visiting who wanted to take their kids to Monterey Bay Aquarium and this was the perfect spot for a kid-friendly and interesting dinner location with high quality food to treat our guests. It's a 2 story historical Adobe and you can dine in different rooms each time you visit, it is also supposedly haunted and we told the kids ghosts would be helping make the food taste good. The interior is well-done with some of the old-charm retained but some nice additions with more modern furniture, light decor, and some paintings on the wall. Duck Rillete: Mashed duck meat with duck fat and chives. Served with house cooked vinegar chips, great appetizer the whole table enjoyed. They brought more chips out when we finished a lot of the chips but still had some Rillete left. Citrus Salad: Oranges, grapefruit, pomegranate, mint, and toasted pecans tossed in a light vinaigrette. Light and refreshing but no greens with it. Seared Octopus: Octopus topped with olive tapenade and sitting on a 'Nduja, spicy italian sausage, aioli. The olives and aioli were quite strong when paired with the more delicate Octopus. The aioli also started separating and had an odd appearance but it tasted fine. Bone-in Pork Chop: The pork was very nicely cooked, one of the most tender and soft porks I've ever had. The apple and apple butter were sweet and I know apple and pork are a normal pairing but would have preferred it without it. American Wagyu Steak: Very good, the kids ate a lot of this and we should have ordered 2 of these and less of the kid menu items. Tagliatelle Bolognese: House made pasta with ground beef, delicious and hit the spot for our party who wanted a pasta.

    Cavatelli
    Jessie S.

    Came here while visiting Monterey on date night and and it was incredible! I loved the rustic charm of the restaurant and the staff were all so nice and hospitable. It felt like the restaurant was never ending because the dining room spreads out across different parts of the house. Food highlights: - Australian Wagyu - Margarita pizza These two are must gets I also really enjoyed the hamachi appetizer. Highly recommend if you're in the area and I can't wait to come back!

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