Coastal Kitchen Monterey

Name: Coastal Kitchen Monterey
Address: 400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, United States, 93940-1489
Telephone: (831) 645-4064
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (358)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940-1489

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for fine wines

NOW SERVING SUNDAY BRUNCH!!

The Coastal Kitchen Monterey is an idyllic setting to enjoy inspirational fine dining. The culinary efforts are on display in the show kitchen and the service team is poised to offer impassioned explanations.

Chef Michael Rotondo’s multi-coursed tasting menu focuses on sustainability and celebrates the bounty of the Monterey Bay and Central Coast. A wine pairing of thoughtfully curated wines selected by the Sommelier team is available to complement each captivating course.

Additionally, we are also offering our Champagne Brunch on Sundays for 10am to 2pm.

Dinner Menus: Multiple Course Tasting Menu starts at $145 per person (Tuesday to Saturday Evenings)
3 Course Prix Fixe Menu $85 ( Tuesday to Thursday evenings)
Champagne Brunch Prix Fixe Menu: $75 per person (Sundays from 10am to 2pm)
Reservation Cancellation Policy: 24 Hours Prior to Reservation Time
Late Cancellation Fee: $50 per guest cancelation.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 645-4064
Website
https://montereyplazahotel.com/dining/coastal-kitchen
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Michael Rotondo
Private party facilities
The Monterey Plaza's ten conference and banquet rooms provide more than 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space that can accommodate groups for meetings, conferences, banquets and private parties. In addition, the Hotel's large Outdoor Plaza can host events.

Location
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940-1489
Neighborhood
Monterey
Cross street
Inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel at 400 Cannery Row in Monterey CA.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar Dining, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Our carefully crafted tasting menu by Executive Chef Michael Rotondo, who brings a fresh culinary prowess to the Peninsula, explores new ground using the treasures that abound throughout our coastal region. Together with the sublime wine pairings curated by Sommelier Conrad Reddick, this epicurean journey invites you to plunge into the rhythm of the coast. An unforgettable experience served with uninterrupted views of Monterey Bay and the ocean crashing beneath your feet.

To Begin

PACIFIC GOLD OYSTER
pomegranate, serrano, mint
MONTEREY ABALONE
jimmy nardello, romaine, romesco
BISON TENDERLOIN
radicchio, brioche, shallot

1st Course

KANPACHI
saffron, spring peas, kinome leaf

2nd Course

ZUCKERMAN FARM ASPARAGUS
monterey dungeness crab, golden nugget mandarin, hollandaise

3rd Course

IBERICO PORK
endive, cherry, point reyes

4th Course

ANDERSON VALLEY LAMB
squash blossom, shishito, cilantro

Dessert

PANNA COTTA
strawberry, sesame, coconut, black ceylon tea

What 358 people are saying

Coastal Kitchen Monterey reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Romantic
Monterey / Carmel
Best Service
Monterey / Carmel
Best Ambiance
Monterey / Carmel
Innovative
Monterey / Carmel
Great for fine wines
Monterey / Carmel
Romantic
Monterey / Carmel
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Coastal Kitchen Monterey offers a "beautiful setting" and "amazing food," with standout brunches and tasting menus. Diners appreciate the "exceptional service," thanks to dedicated staff like Rachel and Jesus, and the breathtaking ocean views. While some find the menu limited, the overall experience is "memorable" and "wonderful."

358 Reviews

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kathleen
Dallas - Fort Worth29 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! We had the three course items from the menu and was delicious. Service was very good! And the view can’t be beat!
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Gil VIP
San Francisco Bay Area40 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The extravagant 5-course tasting menu expertly paired with wine was one of the best meals we’ve had!
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Kristi
Asheville / Western North Carolina3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As if the beautiful setting and amazing food weren't already enough, adding Jesus and Sommelier, Rachel into the mix continues to make this our absolute favorite place for brunch bar none. The food quality is always consistently exceptional, service and presentation second to none. Cannot recommend Coastal Kitchen highly enough. We tell everyone we now!
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Tim VIP
Baja California Sur1 review
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Very limited chef menu. Food underwhelming for the price. Wait staff …different $400 a couple needs to be outstanding Ambiance very nice
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Kyle
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our dining experience. We got the tasting which had a lot of variety and amazing creativity in the mix of proteins, vegetables, herbs and sauces. Iberico pork was the best, but the lamb and asparagus were also very nice. The service was excellent across the board from making sure we had what we wanted to the food descriptions to the wine explanations. Also on the water with otters in front of us made the night perfect.
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Ryan VIP
Philadelphia County7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The Brunch food was amazing, as was the view. Unfortunately the service was incredibly off. The brunch comes with unlimited bubbles, and we were not served ours until after the 1st of 2 courses was served. Then we had to ask for refills for bubbles, coffee, and hot water (which we did not get). I would go back but the service really needs attention.
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Joe
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An elegant fine dining experience. My son enjoyed his birthday dinner there.
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Karl
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We returned back to the same hotel we got engaged and same place we had dinner (Ducks) but now new name and food. Had a memorable dinner for our 20th wedding anniversary. We both enjoyed the tasting menu. The service, pacing and ambiance (nice ocean view) were excellent. The high light was the Iberuci pork...so tender. The weakest was the Anderson Valley Lamb, it was good but in comparison to the all the others it was the least tender of the meats.
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Christopher
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tucked away in at the Monterey plaza hotel. Almost 180 views of the ocean. Great food. Attentive staff. Quiet. Great experience for my girlfriends birthday
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Andrew
London3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The dinner menu consisted of 2 options. A $125/person tasting menu or a fixed 3 course menu for $85. The options were quite limited with only 3 choices per course. We found the food to be decent but safe and uninspiring. With one glass of wine and bottled water for the table, the tab came to $277 for 2 people. We did not find the experience to be consistent with this price point.
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Coastal Kitchen Monterey is rated 4.7 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940-1489

Additional information

Cross street
Inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel at 400 Cannery Row in Monterey CA.
Neighborhood
Monterey
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Michael Rotondo
Additional
Bar Dining, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://montereyplazahotel.com/dining/coastal-kitchen
Phone number
(831) 645-4064
Private party facilities
The Monterey Plaza's ten conference and banquet rooms provide more than 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space that can accommodate groups for meetings, conferences, banquets and private parties. In addition, the Hotel's large Outdoor Plaza can host events.

Coastal Kitchen Monterey

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

To Begin

PACIFIC GOLD OYSTER

MONTEREY ABALONE

BISON TENDERLOIN

1st Course

KANPACHI

2nd Course

ZUCKERMAN FARM ASPARAGUS

3rd Course

IBERICO PORK

4th Course

ANDERSON VALLEY LAMB

Dessert

PANNA COTTA

What 358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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FAQs

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