In the Words of our Monterey Guests

We had such a wonderful experience hosting my sister and her now fiancés surprise proposal dinner on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa / Estéban Restaurant. A huge thank you to Isabelle Basaldua, Catering & Conference Manager, and Anthony Vitacca, Food and Beverage Manager and Director, for helping us plan such a special event. Anthony was incredibly accommodating and made the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and memorable from start to finish. The team was so kind and helpful. They allowed us to set up our flowers and even provided an easel for our signage, which made everything come together beautifully. The event package options were excellent, with great food and beverage choices. We chose the patio option, and it was the perfect space for our dinner. It was spacious, comfortable, and created such a lovely atmosphere for our group. The drinks were amazing, and we went with Anthony’s recommendations, which were a great choice. We also really enjoyed the main courses and dessert. At the end of the day, my sister and her fiancé had an incredibly special and memorable evening thanks to the team at Casa Munras and Estéban Restaurant, especially Anthony and Isabelle, along with all of the wonderful staff who provided such great service throughout the weekend. Thank you all so much for helping make this celebration so meaningful. | Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 | Noise level: Quiet, easy to talk | Group size: 9+ people | Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend | Parking space: Plenty of parking

The entire experience at Esteban’s was wonderful! From the food, to the staff, to the ambience! We kept our dinner pretty simple and straightforward since we had just driven in from the Bay Area, but were not disappointed! We had a nice affordable 2018 Rioja from Spain, and shared both the Stracciatella and Pesto pizza and Del Mar paella for dinner, then finished off with the Basque cheesecake. We did not leave anything behind! Our server was also fantastic and enjoyed the service! The outdoor patio was also very beautiful! Highly recommend this place and look forward to coming back here!

Wonderful place: a great restaurant & bar plus amazing employees. We stay here every time we visit Monterey.

Wonderful Valentines experience. Everything was delicious. Thank you for the great time.

Fabulous place to stay with exceptionally comfortable bed Great restaurant and all the staff were very helpful . Great location close to everything in Monterey .

The food and service were 100% perfect. My husband and I celebrated Valentine’s Day at Esteban, and we enjoyed it every bite. Servers were attentive, checking in frequently to make sure we were doing fine. We will return!

Very safe area, they clean your room every day, and the staff is 24 hours.

Amazing! Lisdel was our server and she made the night so spectacular with her genuine happiness to be a part of our meal and service. We would absolutely come back to Esteban’s because she (and the food) were incredible! Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Noise level: Quiet, easy to talk Group size: 2 people, 3-4 people Wait time: No wait Seating type: Indoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace

Very quiet, unique, with interesting history and architecture. The property is well maintained and the staff is friendly and accommodating.

Lisdel was fantastic as a server and the food was excellent. 0 complaints and really was icing on the cake for a Valentines with my wife. Would 10/10 come back - especially if we could guarantee to sit in Lisdel's section!