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Monterey Plaza Hotel, Monterey, CA

Monterey Plaza Hotel

4.2
4.2
19 Reviews
$50 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 645-9148
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    On Cannery Row at the intersection of Wave and Drake
  • Parking details
    The Coastal Kitchen complimentary Valet parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Thanksgiving Day Buffet

    $135.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is featuring an extravagant Thanksgiving Day Buffet stations include Turkey Carving, Meat Carving: Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Seafood, Sushi, Soup, Salads, and traditional sides and accompaniments. The buffet will be served from 1:00pm to 7:00pm. The buffet price is $135 for adults and $49 for children. Credit card secured booking to hold reservation is subject to a 48-hour cancelation policy and payment will be collect on premise. (Price for children will reflect $135 when booking but will be updated prior to payment.) A 20 percent service charge and tax will be added to the final bill. The service charge is distributed solely to the individuals providing service on the day.
    Festive Thanksgiving Day Buffet Photo

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

19 Reviews
  1. KathleenN

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Festive place to spend your Thanksgiving dollars, and leave the cooking to the experts! Especially delicious were the Starters: imaginative takes on familiar salads and both the lobster pasta and the miso-glazed sea bass were DIVINE! Our waiter was especially kind and attentive- we liked him a lot!

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  2. DanielleR

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We never had a server. We had to flag down someone every time we wanted a drink, plate clearing, and our check. No one welcomed us to the buffet when we sat down leaving us sitting there for 10 minutes waiting to get our drink order taken. We got up and got food when it was taking so long. We didn’t get our drinks until 20 minutes after our reservation time. Other tables were being served consistently and it felt very disappointing to be ignored that way. Food was delicious though.

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  3. Patricia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Horribly overpriced for mediocre food. Service was great though.

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  4. 93950

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanksgiving buffet - generous buffet, seafood, prime rib and turkey with all the fixings well stocked and never crowded. It was a very pleasant way to celebrate Thanksgiving. While not inexpensive considering all that was included I felt it offered great value. Staff was gracious and attentive

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  5. FitforFoodieJunkie

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We wanted to be able to say that we thoroughly enjoyed our Thanksgiving dinner at the Monterey Plaza Hotel but too many things affected our overall dining experience. The setting was a lower level conferencing / ballroom with no windows. A two person ensemble played music, which would have been lovely, had the acoustics in the space allowed you to enjoy it AND have a conversation with your table. We traveled a distance and had our reservation for quite some time in advance, but when we were seated, we were given a small table at the edge of the room within 2 feet of the bussing station. Not only was it visually unsightly, but as used plates, glassware and utensils started to collect, so did the combination of left-over food smells. The meal itself was a buffet - an expectation for a holiday meal at a public venue. The price was advertised as $135 per person as if it were a prix fixe price, when in reality, that did not include a 20% included gratuity and taxes, for a total of $117 extra. The gratuity covered one waiter pouring water and bussing dishes, not actually table service. While the options on the buffet were extensive and took into account various dietary preferences which was a positive, the quality of the food was average. Our table sampled every item available - from the appetizers, salads, main course options to desserts - and commented on the flavor, freshness, and variety. The seafood [shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half shell, and crab claws] tasted strange, so we decided not to finish as our stomachs were upset after the initial tasting. All in all, had the meal been in a more pleasant venue, at the price advertised, then it would have been closer to meeting our expectations for a holiday meal in a hotel. But given the fact that the bill came to over $400 for 2 persons, not only seems outrageous, but unacceptable. We spend many holidays on the road so it's safe to say, dining again at the Monterey Plaza Hotel is in our rear view mirror.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spent our thanksgiving here and everything was PERFECT!

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  7. MichelleR

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I took our mom's to the Mother's Day Brunch. Food and service was amazing. There were a few kids out of control yelling and acting terrible. Mad me feel bad for their parents but more for the other guests who were trying to enjoy the day. Love it and will definitely be going back!

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  8. NoralynJ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was fun and the hotel is beautiful. I can't wait to return.

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  9. JamesS

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding venue and staff !! The food selections and preparations were great.

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  10. MelissaM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful Holiday Buffet! I gave a 4 star, because as yummy that the clam chowder was, it was cold🥲 The raw bar was fantastic and the desserts gorgeous and delicious! Even though the buffet was a bit pricey, I consider it a Christmas gift to my husband and self. I will still definitely keep this place in mind for next Christmas.

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FAQs

Monterey Plaza Hotel is rated 4.2 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Monterey Plaza Hotel

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940-7501

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Cannery Row at the intersection of Wave and Drake
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 7:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Coastal Kitchen complimentary Valet parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Rotondo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 645-9148
  • 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.
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