Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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Up to date hours: Open nightly from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Estéban Restaurant carries on the Munras family tradition of culinary hospitality and excellence, offering authentic Monterey dining in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring traditional Spanish-inspired cuisine with a pinch of adventure. Choose from California inspired shared plates and classic selections to Sip, Savor, and Share by the warmth of the fireplace or alfresco in the relaxing outdoor patio.
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Offers
Tapas Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Fri - Sat 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
A locals' favorite Tapas Hour. Enjoy $10 Tapas and $8 Drink specials including our House-made Sangria. $9 Featured Wines by the glass and $12 Seasonal Cocktails from 4:30-6pm nightly.
Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
Popular dishes
Grilled Lamb Chop
Mario's spice d marinade, escabeche, citrus yogurt
4 reviews
Pork Empanada
feta cheese, tomatillo sauce
4 reviews
Wagyu Bone Marrow
foraged wild mushrooms, shallots, thyme, Ad Astra grilled bread
3 reviews
Menu
great service, food and ambiance!
I usually don't like restaurants @ hotels, but Esteban made me change my mind
Hello, Thank you for the review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a great time dining with us and enjoyed the delicious dishes, as well as the service and ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
We started off with Anne"s special drink it was very good. We had the tapas selection .the bacon wrapped dates were the best. the empanadas were tasty and the dipping sauce just made it better. I shared the pork belly with my wife the crust was great the fat was a little greasy all in all good food , i wish we could have been seated in side
Hi Mike, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had an overall great time dining with us and enjoyed the bacon wrapped dates. We strive to provide each of our guests with positive experience. We truly hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
The food and drinks were fantastic
Hi Monique, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a fantastic time dining with us and enjoyed the delicious dishes and drinks. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
The paella was terrible. The shrimp and clams were just ok and not particularly fresh. The muscles were old and fishy tasting. the whole thing was so salty that it really didn’t matter. For $39 it was awful. I can’t recommend that anyone eat at Esteban.
Hello, Thank you for the review and comments, we will share this feedback with our team. We apologize the paella was not what you had expected. For the inconvenience, we see our staff offered a discount on your total bill. We strive to provide each of our guests with a delicious meal and regret that was not your case. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back, so we may demonstrate our commitment to providing you with a more delicious meal. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Great place. We defy will come back whenever wexare in the area.
Hi Sasha, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a great time dining with us and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Esteban was great! We got seated promptly, had quick service on food and drinks, and felt covid safe for our indoor dining spot. Aidan was a great waiter and was very attentive and helpful. We really enjoyed our sangria and vegetable paella and would certainly return here
Hi Kelly, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a great time dining with us, enjoyed our delicious dishes, and that our staff was very attentive and helpful. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Amazing food, music made you feel like you were on vacation. Sal, Anna, and the young lady with the glasses were all AMAZING.
Hello, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had an amazing time dining with us and enjoyed the ambiance, service and our delicious dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Delicious Bone Marrow and amazing Paella. Will be back again
Hi Bruno, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had an amazing time dining with us and enjoyed our delicious dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
I cant say enough about this wonderful restaurant. We go once or twice a year when in town for the last 13 years and it only gets better. The service is amazing and so professional. The food is my all time favorite. Already looking forward to my next visit.
Hi Mae, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you have continued to dine at our restaurant over the years and each time had an amazing time and enjoyed our delicious dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
The food was excellent. Our meals took a little long and because of that they gave us a free meat and cheese tray which was excellent. Will definitely eat there again.
Hi James, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had an excellent time dining with us and enjoyed our delicious dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Fantastic experience! Everyone was exceptionally kind, courteous, and welcoming. Richard was incredibly knowledgeable about the food and wine and did a great job helping guide or selections. The food was amazing!! We had the pork belly, bone marrow, pork empanadas, and halibut. I would order all of them again in a heartbeat (although I might skip the panko bread crumbs on the marrow). The sangrias were done properly—not just cheap wine poured over fruit at the time over serving like many places. We really enjoyed our experience and will be back!
Hi Kenny, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a fantastic dining experience and enjoyed all the delicious food and drinks. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
My husband chose this restaurant for our date night. The manager was very welcoming and our server amazing . The server took such great care of us . The food was also excellent . it was so tasty and well presented . We will definitely be back to try all the other dishes .
Hello, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you and your husband had an amazing and excellent time dining with us and enjoyed the delicious dishes. We look forward to welcoming you both back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Everything was cold and flavorless, I would not recommend.
Hi Marie, Thank you for your review and comments, we have shared this feedback with our team. We apologize the food was not what you had expected. We strive to provide each of our guests with a delicious meal and experience and regret that was not your case. We truly hope we have an opportunity to welcome you back again, so we may demonstrate our commitment to providing you with a more positive experience. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
We always enjoy the food and ambience at Esteban, but the courtyard, charming as it is, is terrible chilly eating out of doors at night. We look forward to eating again indoors.
Hi Laina, Thank you for review and comments, we will share this feedback with our team. Our outdoor patio has a large firepit, outdoor heater lamps for each table, as well as electric heaters around the patio. Our restaurant team does their best to make sure it is warm and cozy for our guests, we apologize for any inconvenience. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the food and ambience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
As always, Esteban was fantastic. Our server was responsive, knowledgeable and really good! Our food was delicious!
Hi Chrissy, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a fantastic time dining with us and enjoyed the delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Not pleased with my latest visit to Esteban’s. Server was very slow, didn’t tell me about specials. Food; main course was chicken, and very fried out and over cooked. Quite a departure from my last 3-4 experiences. Thanks
Hi John, Thank you for the review and comments, we will share this feedback with our team. We apologize for the issues you experienced during your visit to our restaurant. We strive to provide each of our guests with a delicious meal and regret that was not your case. We truly hope we have an opportunity to welcome you back, so we may demonstrate our commitment to providing you with a positive and savory dining experience. Thank you, Inns of Monterey Management
Delicious food, nicely presented at a reasonable price during Tapa hour.
Hello, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a nice time dining with us and enjoyed our Tapas Hour. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
We had a wonderful experience at tapas hour. The service was excellent and the food was so delicious. It was very clean, tables spaced well, with heaters to keep you warm. A delightful happy hour with friends. Go there!
Hello, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you and your friends had an excellent and delightful time dining with us and enjoyed our Tapas Happy Hour. We look forward to welcoming you all back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
The food was exquisite, outdoor dining warm and cozy. Expensive but worth it.
Hello, Thank you for the great review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a warm and cozy time dining with us and enjoyed the exquisite dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
First time eating at a tapas restaurant also first time at a Spanish/Mediterranean restaurant. Aiden was our server and did an amazing job. He was super helpful and informative about the menu. Me and my girlfriend had shared the bone marrow plate, the pork empanadas, lamb chops and she ate a nice pear salad with all the goodies in it. First time having all those things and would definitely eat all of them again. The chef did a phenomenal job with the bone marrow and the lamb was amazing wasn’t as gamey as people have told me it would be the spice rub and and yogurt sauce was amazing. The empanadas were flaky and full of flavor and nothing we ate was over powered with spicy or seasoning it was all the prefect amount. Would 100% recommend this place to anyone who wants to branch out and try something new. Ps the Squirelly Samba drink was amazing if you like peanut butter whiskey and some spice than order it.
Hi Michael, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so happy to hear your first time at our restaurant and eating Spanish/Mediterranean inspired dishes was amazing for both you and your girlfriend. We look forward to welcoming you both back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Pleasure in every bite, Esteban has created a special outdoor space and tapas menu - much enjoyed, especially in these days of covid19.
Hi Robin, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a great time dining with us and enjoyed the delish tapas. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Amazing meals with wonderful flavor. I love trying out the different food options.
Hi Dane, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had an amazing time dining with us and loved tasting our delicious and flavorful dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
We didn't know that they were going to have a fix menu and there was not a choice. We don't mind a fix menu and fix price but at least have 2 choices. So, this part was disappointing.
Hi Vivette, Thank you for the review and comments, we will share this feedback with our team. We apologize for the issues you experienced. Our restaurant staff does their best to assist in situations such as this. We strive to provide each guest with a versatile and delicious menu. We hope this does not deter you from dining with us in the future and we look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Great service, delicious food, and a comfortable location. Will definitely be back.
Hi Aaron, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a great time dining with us and enjoyed the delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
The food and ambience are great at Estéban. And the whole staff is very nice; Richard, Aiden and Anna are awesome! Have been dining at Estéban for years... highly recommend it.
Hi LissaD, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments, we will share this feedback with our team. We're so glad to hear you have continued to dine with us over the year and enjoyed your experience each time. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Very nice ambiance especially with Covid (no trashy tent). Food is perfect for snacking and drinking wine. They do offer larger plates but I usually order several shareables.
Hello, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a perfect time dining with us and enjoyed the food. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Great food and wine. Staff was very friendly and provided great service. Lamb chops and beet salad were delicious. Extremely dog friendly!
Hi Steve, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a great time dining with us and the delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
The pandemic has changed dining. Menu options are more limited at Estaban's. We ordered the steak with beautifully cooked veggies and salmon with chimichurri sauce. Large portions, could be easily split. Romaine salad also a good share. $16 red wine flight pairs nicely with menu including French and local wines. Outdoor patio can be chilly (we brought a blanket) and if rain is forecast, restaurant may ask diners to take food to go. Staff were making effort to keep area clean and following safe dining guidelines.
Hello, Thank you for the great review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a wonderful time dining with us and enjoyed all the food. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Great service and amazing food! It’s right off the road so there’s some street noise but the ambience and setup is spacious and cozy
We say right next to fire pit on a chilly November evening and it was quite empty which was sad but good given need for social distancing.
Hi Melissa, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had an amazing and cozy time dining with us and enjoyed the food. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
We stayed as Casa Munros and ended up eating at Estaban both nights. After a great meal the 1st night, we chose to come back again and eat there our second night. There were so many tasty items on the menu. Our first night we had some tappas and then split the scallop special, which was amazing. The 2nd night, we had some different tapas and then split the paeia, which was equally amazing. Service was superb (Richard the server) and it was a great outdoor setting they had
Hi RaffiB, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments, we will share this feedback with our team. We're so glad to hear you had a great time staying at our hotel and an amazing time dining at our restaurant both nights of your stay and enjoyed the delicious tappas and paella. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Seafood overcooked and rubbery. Entrees were sent back and removed from Bill.
Hi Kirk, Thank you for the review and comments, we will share this feedback with our team. We apologize the seafood was not what you had expected. We strive to provide each of our guests with a delicious and enjoyable meal. We hope this does not deter you from dining with us in the future and we look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
This was one of the few places I was excited to visit while dealing with everything going on with the pandemic and we felt so comfortable. I feel bad I don’t remember our servers name but he was wonderful. The food was amazing as always and we loved the specials. Esteban never disappoints and we can’t wait to come back again. Reservations were easy, and all of the tables were a good distance away from each other. We were worried about the weather change and it being cold, but the amount of heaters were perfect.
Hi Jess, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear each time you have dined with us, it has been an amazing and comfortable experience and that you enjoyed our delicious dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Esteban has an interesting and varied menu. Its outdoor dining area is picturesque and well appointed. On this occasion, I ordered the octopus appetizer. The octopus, done in its own ink was delicious. Alas, the ink was not only on the octopus, but also on the small salad and carrots that accompanied it. Octopus ink does not make a good salad dressing. I mentioned it to the maitre'd and he said he would pass the feedback on to the chef.
Hi Bob, Thank you for the review and comments. We apologize the octopus appetizer was not what you had expected, our staff does their best to assist in situations, such as this. We are glad to hear you had an overall great time dining with us and we hope we have an opportunity to welcome you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
The BEST empanadas EVER! Everything we ordered from the tapas menu was outstanding. We look forward to returning!
Hi Jean, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed all the tapas and the empanadas were the best you've had. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Staying at the property, late arrival able to get a table, not familiar with some foods/ flavor palate- everything delicious; chose for another meal when previous plans fell thru , sane great food and service
Hi Kapuna, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a great time dining with us and enjoyed the delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Couldn’t have enjoyed our dinner more! What a welcome surprise in Monterey!!
Hi Caedmon, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a great time dining with us and enjoyed your dinner. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Lovely outdoor dining with fire-pit, nice lighting and space heaters. Spainish/ Argentina menu is nice for sharing yummy meals, lovely wine flights to enjoy and great service.
Hello, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a lovely time dining with us and enjoyed all the delicious meals. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
Even in this new COVID world, this place was ablast. Wonderful meal with friends. Was the best!
Hello, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you had a blast dining with us and had a wonderful delicious meal with friends. We look forward to welcoming you all back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
This was one of our favorite place the food was great tue is
Paella’s special 3 different ways. This Restaurant is a Modern Spanish Cuisine that has outside dining with a confort of inside . Cozy fire pit in the middle of the court
And the food and service are great.
Would definitely go back is the place to go for a special dinner.
Hi SunSue, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad you had a great and cozy time dining with us, as well as, enjoyed the delicious dishes we have. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
What a wonderful evening, we were lucky enough to be sat next to the fire pit , as it was a cool evening this really helped to make it very comfortable eating outside. The tables are well spaced and staff definitely did a good job cleaning between seatings.
There is something on the menu for everyone, we enjoyed the Patatas Bravas and Roast Beet, fennel salad to start. Our waiter also brought us a complimentary bowl of the butternut squash soup- best I’ve ever tasted. We then shared the seafood paella which was extremely flavorful with large green lip mussels and huge shrimp. The wine list is very reasonable and it was nice to see both sherry and Port options. Highly recommend trying Estéban for both excellent food and ambiance, we will definitely be back.
Hello, Thank you for the wonderful review and comments. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed all the delicious dishes and had an excellent and comfortable time dining with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Inns of Monterey Management
FAQs
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 375-0176.
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is rated 4.6 stars by 418 OpenTable diners.
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa does offer gift cards which you can purchase here https://www.hotelcasamunras.com/dining.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.
