Okay we went back for dinner tonight!! Wow incredible dinner. The ribeye was fabulous my sautéed…read morecalamari was the best I've ever had. We had sizzling mushrooms as an appetizer with bread. The crème brûlée was great also. We are in a food coma!! George was our server with the help of Blue excellent and an asset to this restaurant. Nice and clean was watching baseball and basketball. A Great Find it's a Diamond in the ruff.. Thank you again Barbara and David.

My fiancé found this place during a walk and suggested we stop in for dinner. Anytime he sees…read morehalibut on the menu, that's an instant win for him. He saw a review that said Googie had the best fish, so it needed to be seen to. We brought the family here for a birthday dinner and were blown away at the portion sizes, which were worth the price. My fiancé ordered the halibut, dad got the calamari, mom got the seafood linguine, and I got the salmon. All the seafood was cooked to perfection, and I personally appreciated that the vegetables were cooked just right. Neither crunchy nor mushy. Servers were very attentive and friendly, and the ambience was very calm. We were perfectly content with dinner and made a note to come ready for dessert next time. As we were about to pay the bill, someone at the table mentioned a birthday, and our server insisted we sit a while and proceeded to take back the bill before we could get our card down. He came back with a crème brûlée with the service team by his side, and the dining room proceeded to sing Happy Birthday, which was a nice way to cap off the evening! This is definitely a spot we'll be saving for our next adventure down in Seaside.

This place is packed but they're great with customer service, finding seating, and serving quality…read morefood! When we walked in, we were asked to join the waitlist. we waited MAYBE 5 minutes if that and seated at a booth. Our server was attentive, and brought us our drinks shortly after we ordered them. something I liked was how efficient the service was despite how busy they were that morning. I ordered the spam an eggs, potato cakes, and sourdough toast and jelly with a cup of hot tea. everything was amazing! I totally recommend this place if you're visiting the Monterey area or even if you're a local!

The restaurant is actually pretty nice and the servers were polite. I think this place must be a…read morelocal favorite as they were pretty busy. The food here is a fusion between Filipino type ingredients and American breakfast. Those familiar enough with Filipino food has to know that it is going to be oily, salty, sweet, heavy, and rich in flavor. That's exactly what we got. The longanisa must be a favorite at the restaurant but it wasn't my favorite. It's a little too lean to be an authentic longanisa. I needed the fatty sweetness of it. Lol. None the less we enjoy this place.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! This place feels like home, the employees treat you…read morelike family! The food AMAZING!! We will definitely be back! Shoutout to Elmer & Angela for making this mamas mother day great!

Pet-friendly place! The food was tasty and the service was exceptional! Prices were reasonable!read more

I've been waiting to try this place for a long time and I finally got to go!…read more 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.

I really wanted to like Maligne, as we came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The reservation…read moreprocess 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.

Delicious fresh tacos! We weren't looking for a huge meal, just some tasty tacos and we came away…read morefully satisfied. I ordered one fish and one shrimp, my hubby got two steak. The small, comfortable restaurant was light and welcoming, the people warm and delightful. We will return.

Incredible flavor and great prices. Service was friendly and welcoming. Traditional style that…read morewould be perfectly at home in Baja. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Celebrated our friend's bday here today which happens to be Memorial Day. I took the initiative to…read morereserve a table as I know it'll be super busy. And boy I was right! The place is full of patrons and tourists. We were seated 4 minutes upon arrival. We all this place and all our foods came Out to our liking. But to the highlight of our visit today is the exemplary service that Shelly has given us. From start to finish it was amazing. She was a sport as to our jokes and conversations. And she made us laughed so hard. It was a bright addition to our celebration today. Thank you so much Shelley or Martha for making our day super fun! You're awesome!!!

Truly the best family restaurant in Monterey. The service we received on my daughter's 2nd birthday…read more(May 16, 2026) was out of this world. Our waitress, an older woman with chestnut brown hair (bless her - i'm so sorry i forgot your name!) was our waitress and she KILLED it! We were a party of 9 and she wasn't even phased - a true sign of a seasoned woman in the game! We were seated promptly, the menu was extensive! There is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Our food was piping hot and ready in no time at all. Everything was cooked perfectly, and so delicious. We all shared slices of cake for dessert as well. I'm still dreaming of the coconut cake. Lastly, the restaurant sang happy birthday to my two year old AND a 96 year old! It was such a beautiful way to complete our first family day trip to the aquarium! Thank you Rosines! We will always choose this place when visiting Monterey!

All searches for a breakfast/brunch place led us here. We were staying in Monterey, and when…read morelooking for recommendations this place kept popping up. There's ample parking in the plaza, so it should not be a concern. We went on a weekday morning, so it wasn't crowded but the looking at how at the familiarity between the staff and some of the customers, it seemed like a local favorite. The staff was very sweet, and place seemed very chirpy, the place reminded of a good old diner. All the staff was very sweet. We got the Quintals omelette, and it was my first time trying refried beans in an omelette and it was definitely something we'd try again. We also got French toast with fresh fruits and it was delicious too.

It was a nice little place to have breakfast or brunch. It is a little small, so I'd totally expect…read morea waiting list for those busy times. Because we got there closer to lunch, I opted for a double burger over the breakfast options. I asked for medium rare, but they definitely overcooked the temperature of the meat. The burger was good enough, but didn't blow me away. Nothing groundbreaking, just a burger at a small local joint. The garlic fries were just alright. The potato salad was just ok, tasted more like a mass produced one rather than homemade, if I had to guess. The breakfast stuff was alright, based on reactions.

A. Hidden. Gem…read more Authenticity is putting on a clinic over here! Great patrons, great music, this place is an unhurried delight.

Overall, its a great little bar with a unique vibe. Lots of locals present. Some were staring at…read moreus, in an almost threatening way (no smiles, just annoyed faces). Maybe it was our choice of music they didn't like, who knows. Maybe we were sitting in their spot. Drinks are cheap, relatively speaking. BUT cash only bar. Parking is non existent in the front.

Carl was the BEST waiter! He was very helpful and had nice jokes. Next time you come please ask for…read moreCar. The food was great too. 5 stars!

we have been Here a couple times before and enjoyed it. the othe night we had an even better…read moreexperience with the best steak I have ever had! they had an A5 waygu special with bone marrow and coffee roasted carrots and a few other thing's. I honestly don't remember everything on the plate. Absolutely Amazing and a very reasonable price! the wife had the mussels and clams in a curry sauce. also outstanding and very unique. Highly recommend and will be back!!

The waiter is so nice！It took us a long time to read the menu. The waiter was very patient and the…read morebeer was also delicious.

The service is swift and friendly. My partner got a flight of beer and they all had a unique stand…read moreout taste. Vibes are immaculate and we got to see the insane last quarter and overtime for the Lakers vs Rockets game.