The Flavors of Monterey

"Had a wonderful experience at Estéban Restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was inviting and relaxing. A fantastic place for a memorable meal in Monterey—I’d definitely come back! "

"Absolutely love Esteban's! I've gone for tapas and happy hour and also for a full formal dinner. The prime rib special is divine! One of the best on the peninsula. "

"[ ... ] We've been staying at Casa Munras for years - a historic, hacienda-style multi-room retreat located in Old Town Monterey, for its great location, its fantastic pet friendliness (they have a separate dining menu for fur babies!) -- and of course, Esteban Restaurant [ ... ] makes Tapas the star of guests' dining experience - and a delightful one at that: an open fireplace, an open-air patio surrounded by Mediterranean and coastal California plants -- think olive trees, draping bougainvillea, agave -- and scents of lavender and star jasmine. And the artful creations that come out of the open kitchen are superb [ ... ] The cuisine is Spanish-inspired Mediterranean paired with fresh Northern California produce and seafood. The service is impeccable [ ... ] And the dining experience is never hurried -- you are encouraged to stay, linger over coffee, dessert if you still have room for it -- and meet fellow travelers -- the way Tapas are intended to bring people together [ ... ]."