Estéban Restaurant
Gather with friends for an authentic culinary experience at Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Enjoy modern Spanish and California cuisine, including authentic paellas, tapas, and the freshest seafood.
The menu at our downtown Monterey restaurant features shared plates and Spanish inspired classics, as well as house-made sangrias and seasonal craft cocktails. Share the octopus and truffles or spiced lamb chop. Savor the Moorish chickpea stew or fresh catch with chimichurri paired with a berry margarita. Estéban Restaurant is now open for indoor seating, patio dining, curbside pickup, and to-go from 4:30pm to 8:30pm Sunday - Thursday and from 4:30pm to 9:00pm Friday - Saturday. Be sure to review our tapas menu available for your enjoyment nightly from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Call 831-375-0176 to reserve your table or order to-go. We look forward to welcoming back to indoor dining!
our Menus
Private Dining
Enjoy an intimate event, reception or party in the private dining room at Estéban. Gather in this charming space and enjoy modern Spanish cuisine and a curated wine selection.
Tapas Hour
Sip, savor and share traditional Spanish tapas like saffron arancini and empanadas with fries. Our Tapas Hour menu offers wine, beer, cocktails, and the best margarita in Monterey.
Take Out & Curbside Pick-Up
We offer take-out and curbside pickup daily. We adhere to all CDC health guidelines and are committed to serving you delicious food made from fresh, local ingredients. We appreciate the trust you place in us. Ask about our weekly specials! Take Out & Curbside Pick-Up:
- 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sunday - Thursday
- 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday
Seasonal Events
Fresh local ingredients and creative cooking inspire Estéban's seasonal events. Join us for holiday brunches, wine tastings, paella night, and monthly dog parties on the patio.
Local Dining Tips
- Does your restaurant have a Happy Hour Estéban Restaurant is a locals favorite for Tapas Hour served nightly starting at 4:30pm-6pm. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly from 4:30pm-8:30pm Sunday - Thursday and 4:30pm - 9:30pm Friday - Saturday.
- Does the hotel have a bar? We have a full bar with craft cocktails, specialty drinks, wine and beer. Estéban Restaurant is well known for its Boss Anna Margarita and house-made sangrias. Try the Corkscrew Paradise Cocktail, inspired by our partnership with WeatherTech Laguna Seca, a favorite of race fans from around the world.
- Where is a good place to eat in Monterey? Monterey offers an eclectic dining scene showcasing fresh, local seafood and California coastal cuisine. A Monterey local’s favorite, Estéban Restaurant serves modern Spanish cuisine, tapas, and paellas as well as nightly specials.Within walking distance of our hotel, are the best Monterey restaurants and bars on Alvarado Street, in downtown and at Cannery Row, including:
- Sardine Factory on Cannery Row, serving fresh seafood and an extensive wine list overlooking the Monterey Bay.
- LaLLa Oceanside Grill at the Spindrift Inn on Cannery Row serves modern California fare and local fish and seafood with a patio on the bay.