Monterey

Name: Monterey
Address: 37 E 50th St, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 377-7171
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

247 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Simon Oren, Dudi Sasson and Chef James Tracey bring midtown Manhattan a glamorous bold American restaurant. A raw bar features every crustacean imaginable, and servers stroll through the dining room brandishing custom gridiron carts preparing items tableside. The menu circles the globe offering Chef Tracey's seasonal cuisine alongside an extensive selection of Prime Dry-Aged Steaks, and Roast Prime Rib of Beef. Designed by Scott Kester and Dudi Sasson, the two-floor lofty space is comfortable and lavish with an expansive bar and seating for upwards of 200 guests; perfect for large group dining, with private rooms for business and social events.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 80 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, French
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 377-7171
Website
https://montereybrasserie.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
James Tracey
Private party facilities
BIG SURSeated capacity: 120 guestsStanding capacity: 160 guestsThis room has a fully stocked bar, state-of-the-art audio visual capabilities, private bathrooms and dedicated kitchen.THE LOUNGESeated capacity: 30 guestsStanding Capacity: 40 guestsTHE MEZZANINESeated Capacity: 50 guestsStanding Capacity: 80 guests

Location
37 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
Madison Ave and E. 50th Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Tableside Experience
Multiple dates available
At Monterey, we offer table side service on three of our most loved items. Martini Cart Build your own Martini by choosing your Gin or Vodka, Vermouth & Bitters, Choose a Garnish, or just put yourself in the hands of our “Chef de Cocktail” Prime Rib We will roll our custom gridiron carts preparing your prime rib order table side. Freshly cut and plated, this delicious meal is served potato purée, au jus. Bananas Foster To finish off your meal, we have our sweet, delicious Bananas Foster for two. Our team will bring the cart table side to prepare this exquisite dish. Freshly cut bananas and rum then ignited to perfectly carmelize the bananas, served with vanilla ice cream and candied peanuts.
$65 Prime Rib Dinner
$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a Prime Rib Dinner at Monterey. A 3-course dinner that includes a salad, prime rib served table side with au jus and horseradish sauce, a delicious side and dessert for $65. Available Friday and Saturday from 5PM - 10PM. Reservations are encouraged but not required.

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What 247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

247 Reviews

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BenF
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time. Food was equally amazing this time. Unique and creative dishes. Everything was SO good and an impressive wine list.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our experience at Monterey! Our server was very knowledgeable about the food and the drink menu. The lobster spaghetti was phenomenal! Probably the best vegetable noodles I have ever had. The ambience was exactly what we were looking for – a nice restaurant, with good music and ambient lighting.
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RalphH
New York Area
423 reviews
vip
5.0
423 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and extra friendly service. Lively atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First class food and service!! Fresh ingredients, creative dishes. Great cocktails too!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was amazing and service was on point. The noise level was too loud for a business meal but it was manageable.
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JorgeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great for power breakfast with clients! Superb omelets and service!!
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Marie
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The décor at Monterey is beautiful, the staff was welcoming and generous and the food was exquisite. My family and I were looking for unpretentious fine dining with a good and cozy ambiance and Monterey absolutely delivered. The cocktails, tuna, tartare, tomato salad and beignets were beautiful and delicious. We envoyed the wine list as well. Thanks to the whole team.
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Hope
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was well prepared, very fresh and tasty. Prices are reasonable for Manhattan. Portion size, particularly the appetizers, were much larger than expected. Cocktails were on the smaller side. Service was attentive and helpful. Up to date decor with moderate noise level. A baby was crying on a Saturday evening. The crowd was diverse. The background music could use improvement. It was dated, almost what you would have heard on an AM radio station in the 80's. All in all, a very good experience and we expect to eat here again.
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AnthonyM
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Monterey is a wonderful midtown restaurant. Try it!
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teds1229
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The menu was short and somewhat limited. Food was VERY GOOD. Service good. Unusual for no bread and butter service. 16.00 buys you 2 types of bread and spread. We did not partake. Pleasant dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. The food, the service, the decor.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing restaurant! thank you for the good food and service
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience4
The Food was delicious, the kitchen did an amazing job. The artichokes were our favorite. We did feel ignored a bit by the wait staff. They sat us upstairs with plenty of seating available downstairs, their was only one other table upstairs with some business executives and they sat us right in front of them. So the allure of sitting all by yourself was kinda ruined and it made you want to be downstairs. The ambience was beautiful, but the whole dress attire of everyone was more casual and with people getting off work. It kinda didn’t match the place. Will I come back? Yes
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Schreibs
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was very good but waited a ridiculously long time between first course and main course before waiter even acknowledged our wait. Gave us a free dessert as apology but still shouldn’t have had to wait that long.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience4
Perfect place for a low key night. The caesar salad was amazing!
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Panko
Baltimore
298 reviews
vip
5.0
298 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a wow! Monterey Brasserie replaced Maloney & Porcelli (next door to our regular NYC hotel, Lotte New York Palace), where we dined many times over the years. Monterey rocked! Standing-room-only Friday night. It couldn’t have been more energetic. Wall-to-wall happy diners the entire time we were there. Dim lighting, energized music…this place has a buzz. Service was very good. Denise took good care of us and Alon, the GM, paid us a visit as he worked the room. Good touch. The food was perfect! We started with top-five chilled Caesar salads. OMG. White anchovies, delicious dressing, an abundance of shaved Parm. Luscious. For entrees, my wife had a very creative/original mushroom + black truffle lasagna. Remarkable! I had the lobster pasta (so good); the green pasta was made with spinach. For dessert, we shared two: dark chocolate tart (very strong), and the cloud cake (amazing). I just hope Monterey (new in 2023) stays on this track. It is a wonderful addition to the NYC dining scene. Will be our standard Friday dinner during our Labor Day weekend visit to our favorite city.
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ScottowK
Los Angeles
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the supper club ambience - like the steadicam shot of theCopa at the beginning of Good Fellas -and the generously spaced tables. For a true luxury experience I had the martini cart, prime rib cart and bananas foster. All of our guests had a great experience with fish and pasta. The wine selections by sommelier Christian Tripodi were exceptional building on Avram’s great traditions. Convenient location right next to Palace hotel where we stayed and south of St Patrick’s and Rock Center
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Richard
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
A great spot for breakfast. Limited menu, but terrific food.
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AlessandraC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place. Looking forward to getting there again.
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dfm1701
Orlando
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous restaurant, tremendous ambiance and vibe. The prime rib is twice as good as any you've ever had. Recommend the ceasar salad and the cloud cake, too. Nice to find Guidalberto by the glass.
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LisaH
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was very good, drinks were a bit small for the price, portions were a bit small as well. Service could be improved as we waiting 30 min for our drinks to start.
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CandiceS
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The steaks and prime rib were excellent. The onion bread was delicious. However, when asked to provide a special desert for a birthday in our group, they stuck a cheap candle in a scoop of sorbet.
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AndreaR
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was such a wonderful experience and I will definitely be back!
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Rlagnado
New York Area
117 reviews
vip
4.0
117 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
I’ve been here at least 3-4 times before last night so I know what I’m getting. Last night however, the service was just off. I found it weird because the place wasn’t packed. They weren’t attentive and didn’t bring us all our sides timely. TBH they comp’t us all the sides so that was nice. Must have been an off night cause it’s usually 5 star!!
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DanielD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and great service!! The pork chop and steak frite were incredible, as were the desserts and apps!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wait staff were very attentive. Food was good- taste and presentation.
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AlanM
New York Area
52 reviews
vip
3.0
52 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food tasted very good but was over cooked and not to the temperature requested.
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AngelaB
Greater Boston
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Service was extremely friendly, but oddly slow. Food was good, but not sure it met expectations given the price. The comte bread was very memorable, the sauce for the bbq shrimp was really nice but I wish the grits were smoother, the pork chop came out cold but still delicious especially w the mushrooms alongside it, the cauliflower gratin was oddly sweet and didn't offer that mac and cheese nostalgia I was looking for.
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CaseyW
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! Food, service, and vibe were all incredible. We went for restaurant week and the menu options and serving sizes were superior to most we’ve been to. Absolutely LOVED the table side martini cart and our martini artist Jose!
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DavidK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
I travel to this part of Manhattan on business several times each year. I was looking for a restaurant in the same class as Sparks or Seafire Grill, admittely a high standard. Monterey isn't it. There were positives, such as the way my steak was cooked and the Cloud Cake. On the downside, the dance hall/disco/hip-hop music was extremely annoying and the salad dressing and bernaise were so strong I could taste them the next morning, after two teeth brushings. Subtlety is not a strong point for this place. Overall, it's a fairly typical, slightly pricy East Side restaurant: okay to use if you happen to be in the area but not worth a special trip. Even then, Seafire Grill is only four blocks away.
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Robert
New York Area
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
The vibe is awesome in here. I love the retro décor that still feels fresh and on trend. We did the restaurant week lunch and it was a little mixed. The tuna tartare was fresh, but it was doused in a flavorless consommé which was a little odd. The fried artichokes were the best I've ever had in my life. The roast chicken sandwich was pretty disappointing as the chicken was dry and didn't seem that fresh and it was served with really lackluster fries. The Szechuan chicken was deliciously crisp and flavorful, but was desperate for some sauce. The server was very kind and professional, but unfortunately forgot our order of lavash and I had to ask 2 times to get another glass of wine. I'm going to give it another try for after work drinks and snacks!
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arielal
New York Area
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good business lunch. Service was OK, very friendly but slow at times.
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CiaM
Atlantic City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food . would be great to dial down the volume of music during lunch
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SamZ
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed dinner at Monterey ahead of a Broadway Show. The dining room is gorgeous, the food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Bonus...it was restaurant week!
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DanielR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
"We loved the relaxed feel of this place – definitely would return to try more dishes. Everyone loved the steak. Service was well-timed and friendly, prices were affordable."
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Robby
Miami
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
We did the restaurant week menu and everything was great. The crispy artichokes were unreal, the steak frites and pork chop were both cooked as ordered and delicious, and the ricotta beignets for dessert maybe were the best thing in an overall great meal.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Such great service. Made for a lovely birthday lunch.
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FrankS
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food , setting and service were all outstanding.
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TaoG
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience4
Found it to be quite mid. The steak was cooked to perfection, and our desserts were wonderful but quite honestly, equal or better food preparation and ingenuity can be found in nyc for half the price. Our original server ( who have might be training) was very unprepared and unfocused. Any time I had a follow up question she had some attitude. Nor she seemed to understand that my wife had an allergy to milk and milk byproducts and kept bringing up eggs. We found a lot of gnats in the bathroom as well as by our table. I feel bad leaving this review as I can see that the restaurant had intent and love at some point and some of the staff is still obviously dedicated. These are not easy times in the restaurant business and I tend to be very lax about issues during a meal at a restaurant, know how easy it is to have problems happen and how small the margins are on that industry. That said, we don’t go out to eat as much as we used too. But when we do, and we go to a nicer place, it would be nice to get your moneys worth.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience4
El menú es bueno , solo que el servicio es muy tardado !! Nosotros pedimos menú de cena y tardo en llegar 45 minutos entre 1er plato y segundo plato
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings

FAQs

Monterey offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 377-7171.

Monterey is rated 4.5 stars by 247 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 80 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

37 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
Madison Ave and E. 50th Street
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
American, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
James Tracey
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://montereybrasserie.com/
Phone number
(212) 377-7171
Private party facilities
BIG SURSeated capacity: 120 guestsStanding capacity: 160 guestsThis room has a fully stocked bar, state-of-the-art audio visual capabilities, private bathrooms and dedicated kitchen.THE LOUNGESeated capacity: 30 guestsStanding Capacity: 40 guestsTHE MEZZANINESeated Capacity: 50 guestsStanding Capacity: 80 guests

Monterey

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Tableside Experience

$65 Prime Rib Dinner

Popular dishes

Lobster

RW Pork Chop

RW Caesar Salad

Menu

What 247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

Does Monterey offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Monterey restaurant rated?

Is Monterey currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information