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Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, Monterey, CA

Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.4
4.4
901 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
700 Munras Avenue, Casa Munras Hotel, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Estéban Restaurant: Spanish-inspired California cuisine.
This local favorite offers indoor & outdoor patio (pet-friendly) dining

Up-to-date hours:
Open for Breakfast
Mon. – Fri. 7:00am–10:00am
Open for Dinner
Sun. – Thurs., 4:30pm–8:30pm
Fri. & Sat., 4:30pm–9:00pm
Tapas Happy Hour daily 4:30pm–6:00pm
Open for Brunch
Sat. & Sun. 9:00am–1:30pm

Estéban Restaurant, the 2024 Diners' Choice award winner, carries on the Munras family tradition of culinary hospitality and excellence. It offers authentic Monterey dining in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring traditional Spanish-inspired California cuisine with a pinch of adventure. Choose from shared plates and classic selections.

Gift Certificates available

Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/EstebanRestaurant and Instagram at instagram.com/estebanrestaurant/

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Steven Patlan
  • Catering
    In addition to Estéban Restaurant and our private dining room, we offer three beautiful event and party venues. Our distinctive spaces create the perfect setting for a wedding rehearsal dinner, reception, banquet, business function, or family celebration. <br />Please contact our <br />Special Events Department at 831-373-1602
  • Private party facilities
    Plan an intimate event or special occasion in the unique private dining room at Estéban Restaurant in downtown Monterey, CA. Enjoy our full menu selection, tempting wine list and warm ambiance. Our private dining venue can comfortably accommodate small groups for a memorable celebration.
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Fremont Street
  • Parking details
    self-park hotel parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Create Lasting Memories for Mom This Mother’s Day

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat your mom to a delightful brunch that beautifully expresses your love and appreciation. With a seasonal menu crafted by Executive Chef Steven Patlan, you'll savor the vibrant flavors of Monterey Bay and local farms. Make this celebration one she'll always cherish. Join us on Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for Mother's Day Brunch
    Create Lasting Memories for Mom This Mother’s Day Photo
  • Shucking Social Sunday

    Multiple dates available
    Toast to the Sea! Every Sunday, come enjoy our Shucking Social Sundays special featuring $1 West Coast Oysters and half priced bottled wines. Choose from a variety of Spanish and Monterey County favorites, you'll find the perfect bottle to complement your oysters and the Spanish foods and flavors at Estéban. Our skilled team will be shucking fresh oysters right at the bar. Whether you prefer them with a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of Chef Steven's spiced house-made hot sauce, Sundays at Estéban's are the perfect way to unwind.
    Shucking Social Sunday Photo
  • $5 Empanada Night

    Multiple dates available
    Starting your week just got tastier with our $5 Empanadas night! Indulge in a selection of three different types of empanadas—Pork, Sofrito, or Argentinian Red Shrimp. The crowd-pleasing Pork Empanada is filled with braised pork shoulder, mahon cheese, and salsa verde. Served exclusively on Mondays, the Sofrito has a flavorful base of sautéed vegetables, herbs, and spices, and the Argentine Red Shrimp Empanada includes peppers, onions, tomatoes, and a sassy cumin seasoning mix. Each empanada is accompanied by mustard microgreens and house-made tomatillo salsa.

Offers

  • Nightly Tapas Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    A locals' favorite Tapas Happy Hour. Enjoy Assorted Tapas, $9 Spanish Margaritas, and our House-made Sangria. $9 Spanish Wines by the glass, $7 Cocktails and Draft Beer from 4:30-6pm nightly.

    Nightly Tapas Happy Hour Photo

What 901 people are saying

Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras offers a "great place for traditional tapas" with a "very nice atmosphere and great food." Patrons appreciate the "wonderful service" and "excellent ambiance," particularly on the outdoor patio. While some found service inconsistent, many praise the "delicious food" and "attentive staff," making it a Monterey favorite.

901 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall 👌🏻great food, wine and service! We will back 😊
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on November 12, 2024
    Good afternoon, Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We're delighted to hear our team provided excellent service and that you had a great dining experience at our restaurant while enjoying the flavorful dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage

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  2. Randy VIP

    Orange County21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really great, but my server was seldom around, and other servers and bus people kept passing me by like I wasn’t there.
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on November 14, 2024
    Dear Randy, Thank you for your valuable review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts about our food and service. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our delicious and flavorful dishes. However, we also recognize that our service did not meet your expectations, which is important for us to address. We are actively working with our team to enhance our service quality. We hope you'll consider revisiting us so we can demonstrate our commitment to providing both exceptional meals and attentive service. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage

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  3. Melinda

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, friendly and attentive staff, outstanding service from reservation to exit. A great date night for our marriage retreat!!!
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on November 8, 2024
    Dear Melinda, Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We’re excited to hear that our dedicated team made your marriage retreat special with outstanding service and a delicious cuisine. We pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and we look forward to welcoming you back again during your next special occassion. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage

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  4. Christopher

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an awesome time with my friend, thank you for the great service!
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on October 31, 2024
    Dear Christopher, Thank you for the fantastic review. We're thrilled our staff provided excellent service to you and your friend. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage

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  5. David

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor patio is warm and pretty with relaxing vibe. Food was really good. Highly recommend.
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on October 31, 2024
    Dear David, Thank you for the wonderful 5-star ratings and comments. We're glad you had a relaxing experience dining on the outdoor patio while savoring our flavorful dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage

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  6. Thomas VIP

    San Francisco39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Tapas with great service. Well done. Will visit here again.
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on October 31, 2024
    Dear Thomas, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review. We're happy to hear our staff provided excellent service while you enjoyed the delicious tapas. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Estéban Restaurant. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. Would return any time I am in Monterey.
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on October 25, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for the great 5-star review. We're glad you had a wonderful dining experience at Estéban Restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you back during your next visit to Monterey. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had brunch here and it was disappointing. There were only about 6 active tables in the restaurant, but it seemed like no one had a clue we had been seated. I had to chase down the waitress just to get water and ask if we could order. The food took 40 min to come out and it was not that great. Our hotel’s free breakfast was better. I’d skip this one unfortunately.
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on October 25, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for sharing your review, as this concerns us. We hold ourselves to a high standard of providing professional and timely service from beginning to end, and we genuinely apologize for the issues you experienced during your most recent visit. Your feedback is essential to us, as it allows us to understand where guests see opportunities for enhancements. We have shared this with our team and hope this does not deter you from dining with us in the future so we may demonstrate our commitment to providing you with a more enjoyable time. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage

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  9. Riky

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love our visits to Esteban. We return many times. Great food… Low-key…, As you are. XOXO.
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on October 11, 2024
    Dear Riky, Thank you for the excellent 5-star review. It's fantastic to hear that you're a frequent diner at Esteban Restaurant and always choose us when dining in Monterey. We're glad you enjoyed the delicious food and wonderful atmosphere every time you've visited, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage

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  10. Barbara

    Hawaii3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The outdoor patio is beautiful. There are heating lamps, fire pits and a fire place. The food was delicious. We had croquetas, empanadas,Brussels sprouts with bacon, and jamón serrano and queso manchego. For dessert we had the crema catalana and lemon sorbet. Both were wonderful. We also ordered a pitcher of sangria which wasn’t as sweet as we are used to, so it was a little disappointing and expensive. At the beginning no one was coming to take our order for a while, but once it started, the service was great. I definitely recommend Esteban restaurant.
    Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaResponded on October 11, 2024
    Dear Barbara, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're thrilled you had an overall beautiful time dining on the patio while enjoying the delicious tapas and desserts. We appreciate your feedback regarding the sangria and have shared it with our team. We apologize for the delay in service you experienced. Rest assured, we have shared this with our team and are taking steps to help us improve. Your feedback is important to us, and we hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again so we may demonstrate our commitment to providing you with an even better experience. Sincerely, Joseph Sarto Director of Food & Beverage

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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 4.4 stars by 901 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
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

700 Munras Avenue, Casa Munras Hotel, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fremont Street
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    self-park hotel parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Steven Patlan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    In addition to Estéban Restaurant and our private dining room, we offer three beautiful event and party venues. Our distinctive spaces create the perfect setting for a wedding rehearsal dinner, reception, banquet, business function, or family celebration. <br />Please contact our <br />Special Events Department at 831-373-1602
  • Private party facilities
    Plan an intimate event or special occasion in the unique private dining room at Estéban Restaurant in downtown Monterey, CA. Enjoy our full menu selection, tempting wine list and warm ambiance. Our private dining venue can comfortably accommodate small groups for a memorable celebration.
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