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The Whaling Station Steakhouse, Monterey, CA

The Whaling Station Steakhouse

4.6 (2502)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
763 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
The internationally acclaimed Whaling Station Steakhouse, perched just above Steinbeck’s Cannery Row has been Monterey County’s #1 Steak House for over 50 years, The Whaling Station takes the term “Steakhouse” seriously...Select your USDA Prime cut of the USA’s finest beef from a silver tray or enjoy our slow-roasted USDA Prime, Prime Rib. An award-winning wine list and full spirits bar compliment your dining experience. Serving Dinner and cocktails from 4:30pm daily. The Bar at The Whaling Station Steakhouse has its own menu and its own local following, with drink specials and lively conversation served nightly. Parking in our private lot.
A private, 50-seat banquet room is also available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Prime Rib
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-3778
  • Website
    https://thewhalingstation.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pete Martinez
  • Private party facilities
    The Whaling Station offers private dining for groups of 16 to 50. Having a birthday, special event or party please contact us directly to reserve or get additional information.
  • Location
    763 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Prescott Ave.
  • Parking details
    Enjoy free parking in our private lot. Valet parking available on Friday and Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

The Whaling Station Steakhouse's menu was last updated on 8/29/2024.

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What 2,502 people are saying

The Whaling Station Steakhouse 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • California Central Coast

    Steakhouse

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Whaling Station Steakhouse in Monterey is a "go-to place" for an "amazing meal" with "outstanding service" and "phenomenal food." Known for "great portions" and a "large menu" with "excellent steak and appetizers," it offers a "wonderful dining experience." "Attentive staff" and "top-notch service" ensure guests feel "like locals." A "great place to celebrate" special occasions.
2,502 Reviews

  1. Alan

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good steak and good appetizers. The fire cracker shrimp was good
    The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded today
    Thanks for your kind review, Alan. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  2. John

    Northwest Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whole experience was amazing! The food, the waiters… the dessert!! Warm and friendly atmosphere .
    The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded today
    Thank you, John, for choosing to dine with us; we are happy to hear that your whole experience was amazing. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful visit!

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  3. Marsha

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent! I plan on eating here again next time I visit Monterey
    The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded today
    We are delighted by your feedback, Marsha, and we’re overjoyed to know that you found our food and service excellent. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Monterey so you can enjoy more of our culinary delights. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

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  4. Edward

    Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and so was the service. Good drinks as well.
    The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded on June 23, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Edward. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. John

    California Central Coast29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we are craving an amazing meal this is one of go to places in Monterey! Our favorite Caesar salad prepared table side is the best part of the evening. Our server, Lu? Was so fun, been part of this establishment for many years and still has a smile on his face 😎. Date night was spent sipping Lucienne Pinot noir, a lovely full bodied local wine. The special ranch steak with chimichurra sauce was delicious ! Prime rib was ok, had a lot of fat on it this time. We had a great relaxing dinner. Cheers!!
    The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded on June 23, 2025
    Your feedback assists us in maintaining high standards, and we’re excited that you enjoyed our table-side Caesar salad and the special ranch steak with chimichurri sauce. We appreciate your comments about the prime rib; we will certainly look into it so we can continue providing great dining experiences.

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  6. Israel

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was outstanding, food was amazing, great portions. All great night.
    The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded on June 19, 2025
    Your satisfaction is important to us, Israel, and we’re delighted that you found our service outstanding and our food amazing with great portions. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Pamela

    California Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and waiter!. Good and waiter were fabulous!
    The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded on June 19, 2025
    Thank you for your positive review, Pamela. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful experience!

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  8. Steve VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The prices were high for the quality of the food. Steak had charcoal taste. The service was fantastic.
    The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded on June 19, 2025
    Your feedback assists us in maintaining high standards, and we appreciate your comments about the steak’s flavor. Music to our ears that you found the service fantastic, because providing attentive and friendly service is a top priority for us. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with both our cuisine and hospitality in the future, Steve!

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  9. Kelly

    California Central Coast19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here, as we were in town for the weekend. Booked a reservation via Open Table based on the reviews but received additional affirmations from several staff members at our hotel prior to going. We were not disappointed. Everyone was very friendly and seemed eager for everyone to have an enjoyable experience. You could tell there were several “regulars” having dinner just be watching the interactions among the hostess, and waitstaff. The menu is large enough to give several great choices, but not so large as to be overwhelming. There were also a nice selection of dinner and drink specials the night we were there. My husband had the ribeye and I had the prosciutto-wrapped scallops with fettuccine. Both were delicious. The portions would’ve been perfect had we not filled up on the scrumptious warm bread beforehand. The dessert tray looked inviting but we were too full to try anything. Overall, we had a great meal and felt like locals by the end of the evening. We’ll go back again the next time we’re in town!
    The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded on June 16, 2025
    We are delighted by your encouraging feedback and appreciate you choosing our restaurant during your visit. We’re thankful that you enjoyed the ribeye and prosciutto-wrapped scallops, along with our warm bread; it’s wonderful to hear you felt like locals by the end of your evening with us. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip, Kelly!

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  10. Lawrence

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The wait staff removed plates promptly after finishing each course. They delivered wine as ordered for the main course. The valet service was spot on.
    The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded on June 16, 2025
    Your comments are greatly valued, Lawrence. Delighted to know you enjoyed the valet service as well, because we strive for an exceptional experience from start to finish. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

The Whaling Station Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 373-3778.

The Whaling Station Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 2502 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for The Whaling Station Steakhouse

763 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Prescott Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Prime Rib
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Enjoy free parking in our private lot. Valet parking available on Friday and Saturday.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pete Martinez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://thewhalingstation.com/
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-3778
  • Private party facilities
    The Whaling Station offers private dining for groups of 16 to 50. Having a birthday, special event or party please contact us directly to reserve or get additional information.

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