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.

Finally made it to Esteban for dinner on our recent trip to Monterrey. The food is wonderful and loved the abundance of seafood in the paella. Our server is attentive and prompt. Outside seating is a plus especially on a nice clear night.

We stopped in just passing by to have a late breakfast and we were so pleased! The breakfast menu is moderately priced with a nice selection of options. I enjoyed the avocado toast, which was probably one of the best I've had. So flavorful and well spiced, with 2 perfectly poached eggs, and on Otto's sourdough. Amazing! My husband had the full breakfast with eggs, potatoes (perfectly seasoned) bacon and again Otto's toast. It was equally delicious! Staff is welcoming and friendly, and the outdoor dining patio provided a beautiful setting. Even the music in the background was perfect. Highly recommend!

Great food & amazing staff! We tried their Sunday brunch & we also had dinner twice. Every meal was wonderful. Fabulous service!

Great food, friendly staff. Sat outside and it was perfect weather. What a great start to the day. Breakfast was fresh and delicious. Will be back! Bloody Mary bar was a hit too!

Great location, staff and venue. Our second time there and will be going again

Whenever I'm in the Monterey area I eat at Esteban. I've never had a tapas there I didn't love. The hardest part is choosing among the many choices but you can graze your way through the meal so you don't miss a thing. The outdoor eating area is lovely with heaters when needed. Parents with children seem to be enjoying themselves as well.

The special was a buger and the was delicious. The kids burger is not much smaller then the regular burger. We sat inside but the outside patio area looked really nice. | Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Noise level: Quiet, easy to talk