The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel

The Lantern Room - Monterey Beach Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Seth

   San Francisco2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed the experience. The view is amazing and general ambiance is great. Just so many small errors. The service was nice but still needs training. The menu is the right size and decently executed. We will definitely be back as the value is there. With small improvements this place could be amazing. The following are improvements or mistakes made. Please note this is not ment as a dig or to say that they detracted from the experience but were noticable. The waiter didn't know if there was a decanter. We brought a very special bottle for our Anniversary. The wine glasses that were brought didn't match. One was Ridel, crystal, and the other a very cheep white wine glass. We also had to ask for glasses to be brought. They pored the wine into the decanter but didn't bring glasses. We ordered sparkling water. Hate wat through the meal they replaced it with still We were served the main course without silverware and had to ask for it We ordered the most expensive entree, the Nrw York steak and asked for , rare rare and it came out medium well. We didn't complain and just ate it as it was still good and didn't really matter. The steak was poorly trimmed with the chain still attached. This was an $80 steak, was probably 12-14 oz. Good but nothing special. Our server was sweet and had been working there for 20 years. We really appreciated his care and loving nature, Carlos. The hostess and all staff were delightful. The Octopus was fabulous. The gnocchi were delicious, and beautifully plated. They may have say under the heat lamp to long but still delicious. Everything was clean, the shades went down at the perfect time to block the sun then back up to enjoy the view. All and all a great experience. Maybe not perfect but the price is right, the food is delicious and the view is amazing. 4 stars
   

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   Tiana VIP

   Hawaii6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely breathtaking views of the ocean and the food was yummy! The portions were small but flavorful.
   

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   Guadalupe

   Central Coast4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Spectacular ocean views. Delicious meals with beautiful presentation. Consistent and never disappointing! Wonderful and hard working staff!
   

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   Tally VIP

   San Francisco16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was beautiful, local, and well prepared. They offer something different than other local restaurants. The service was excellent as usual and the views are great.
   

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   Joan

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Didn't know what to expect as we hadn't been in the hotel since the re-do. Ambience was great, awesome views from both the lounge and the restaurant. Food was wonderful and the wine spectacular. Staff was amazing! We are locals and this will be a regular stop for us!
   

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   stephen VIP

   Central Coast31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dennis provided great service for our dinner and was very thoughtful! We love dining at a great restaurant with an awesome view! See you again,
   

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   Christie

   San Joaquin2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dennis was our server…he was prompt and always with a smile. Ambiance is Amazing!
   

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   Michelle

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had great service with Matte 🥰 She was so personable and took excellent care of our group. Also the gentlemen assisting here were great too! And that bread!!! Delish!!
   

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   GuadalupeN

   Central Coast4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Breakfast was delicious. Beautiful dining area with toasty fireplace and magnificent view of the bay.
   

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    diana

    San Francisco12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5

    AMAZING views!!!! Absolutely breathtaking. Food was ok, nothing out of the ordinary except delicious bacon, but we only had breakfast. I would have given 5 stars but service was quite unfriendly. This detracted from the experience.
    

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