In the Words of our Monterey Guests

I went for happy hour and stayed for dinner. The service was really good. The tapas were great. Really excellent food and it was nice and cozy sitting by the fireplace. Everyone from the hostess, to the guy filling water and running food was really pleasant. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Recommended dishes: Tapas

We had a wonderful time. They are pet friendly and we were able to bring our small dog with us. The location is wonderful!!!

Good food and great service. Outdoor dining area is excellent, with an outdoor fireplace and heaters to keep you warm on a chilly Monterey day. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5

It is always clean. It has a nice and delicious restaurant on the premises if you don’t want to leave. Otherwise it’s close enough to walk to downtown and fishermen’s wharf.

EJ was a terrific server even while training someone very attentive. And the food is absolutely delicious. Had the empanadas and wagyu. Delicious! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Recommended dishes: Westholme Wagyu Bavette

It is a beautiful, nice, warm place. Very convenient to go old fisherman’s wharf, I walked to fisherman for 12mins, then 22 minutes to Monterey Bay Aquarium. I like this hotel

We visited Esteban mid week for my son's birthday and found a gem of a place. It has been a long time since we have had such a wonderful dinner. Between the outstanding food, excellent service and wonderful ambiance of their newly remodeled outdoor patio, everything was just right. We started with scallops that were perfectly cooked with a delicate crust on top. Next was the delicious pork bellies that were gone in seconds followed by the delicious Patatas Bravas. Next was the incredible tender Pollo Estofado that was lightly enrobed in delicious mole. My wife had the Chef Burger and Fries and when I looked up from my fish of the day Halibut encrusted with crab, wonderful of course, there were only crumbs left on her plate and her with a big smile saying, "I never had a burger this good and did you know they lightly fried the tomato slice in my burger, and I thought I did not like tomatoes in burgers". But the star of the night was the Wagyu Bavette. The menu says it comes with blue cheese but it is actually a blue cheese sauce that beautifully complements the perfectly cooked Wagyu. I am not a fan of blue cheese but I could not stop raving about this sauce. Last were three wonderful deserts: Traditional Flan, Basque Cheesecake topped with brandied cherrys and Crema Catalana topped with dehydrated orange slices. All three are made in house and are delicious! This is now our favorite restaurant in Monterey and we can't wait to come back. Kudos to all the staff and especially to the chef for a wonderful menu!

A lovely hotel with friendly staff. We were able to check in early. Parking was handy (right outside the door) no lift to first-floor rooms though. Great location, complimentary water/tea/coffee facilities in the room. We only stayed 1 night but would visit again.

Such a lovely place to stay…comfortable bed, attractive grounds, quiet surroundings, convenient location and great restaurant. We only had appetizers at Estoban, but came home and are trying to replicate the date, blue cheese and ham roll. The bread and olives were wonderful, as well. Next time we’ll go for the full dinner.

Very nice property. Love that it's dog friendly. Right in the middle of town. So easy to get around. The restaurant's food was great and service was tip top.