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Delicious dishes and drinks served at Estéban Restaurant in Monterey,
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Spanish-Inspired California Cuisine

Monterey’s vibrant culinary scene shines at Estéban Restaurant, winner of the 2025 Diners' Choice award. We serve Spanish-inspired dishes made from fresh, local, and seasonal Northern California ingredients. Partnering with regional farmers, fishermen, and artisans, we create dishes highlighting California seafood, meats, and produce. Come and enjoy Al Fresco dining in a stunning Mediterranean garden patio. We can’t wait to welcome you!

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    RAW BAR

    Pacific Kumiai Oysters

    Half Dozen $ 32
    Pacific Oysters, cucumber mignonette, lemon, house fermented hot sauce
    Dozen -- $64

    Yellowfin Tuna Tataki

    $ 22
    Meyer lemon ponzu, crispy shallots, chives

    Roasted Bone Marrow & Dry-Aged Beef Tartare

    $ 26
    pickled mustard seeds, chives, dry-aged beef fat toast

    TAPAS

    Shareable small plates for the table

    Otto's Sourdough

    $ 16
    Stracciatella, sage brown butter, truffle honey

    Parm Fries

    $ 12
    chili garlic oil, truffle aioli

    Crispy Brussels

    $ 19
    Brussels sprouts, Baker’s Bacon, truffle aioli, saba

    Empanadas

    $ 19
    braised pork shoulder, feta cheese, tomatillo salsa

    Wagyu Meatballs

    $ 16
    Wagyu blend with pork & veal, brava sauce, Manchego cheese

    Lamb Ribs

    $ 22
    Espelette honey, za’atar, preserved lemon yogurt, mint

    Pan-Seared Prawns

    $ 26
    wild head-on prawns, garlic chili oil, chimichurri, grilled Otto’s sourdough

    Pulpo Frito

    $ 24
    grilled Spanish octopus, crispy potatoes, brava sauce gremolata, preserved lemon yogurt

    Coastal Calamari

    $ 17
    Pacific Coast calamari, artichokes, lemon slices, Parmigiano Reggiano, gremolata
    roasted jalapeño & arugula aioli

    SALADS

    Roasted Baby Beets

    $ 18
    caramelized pear, Mojo Microgreens, Manchego cheese, pickled beet stems, pesto, dukkah, citrus vinaigrette

    Gem Lettuce

    $ 18
    pickled fennel, preserved lemon, anchovy breadcrumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano, Boquerones
    green goddess dressing

    ENTRÉES

    4-Bone Moroccan Spiced Lamb

    $ 39
    preserved lemon yogurt, pickled bell peppers, mint, Japanese sweet potato & chickpea tagine
    pomegranate molasses

    Fogline Brick ChickenGF

    $ 40
    pressed half chicken, spring vegetable succotash, pickled radish, romesco, chimichurri

    Wagyu Flat Iron

    $ 57
    Snake River Farms Wagyu beef, crispy beef fat potatoes, creamed greens, sauce verte

    Estéban Burger

    $ 29
    Brandt Beef, Point Reyes Toma cheese, Pedro Ximenez onion jam, house-made pickles, fresh onion
    pickled mustard aioli, brioche bun, fries

    Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon

    $ 36
    house-made ricotta gnocchi, spring peas, fava beans, pesto cream sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, mint

    Paella Del MarGF

    $ 59
    prawns, mussels, clams, squid, white fish, chimichurri sofrito, Monterey Bay seaweed
    ** Made to order and shareable for up to two guests. Please allow 25 minutes to prepare. **

    PIZZAS

    Our pizza dough is naturally leavened and cold fermented for 72 hours

    House-Made Sausage & Fennel

    $ 23
    San Marzano sauce, gorgonzola, 'Nduja, caramelized fennel, red onion, pickled Fresno chili

    Stracciatella & Pesto

    $ 23
    confit garlic, Meyer lemon, red onion, jamon serrano, lemon oil

    Cupping Pepperoni

    $ 22
    San Marzano sauce, provolone & mozzarella blend, Parmigiano Reggiano

    Menu Subject to Change. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm may be present in foods or beverages sold or served here. Drinking distilled spirits, beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages may increase the risk of cancer and birth defects during pregnancy.