Enjoyed a nice afternoon @ "A Taste of Monterey"! Whether you come for the food & wine, or just wonderful wines...make it a definite visit. I'm sure they can be busy (so check on a reservation), but we were lucky enough to walk right in. Attached is a view from our seats.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Flight
Henry Wong
Touristy, nice atmosphere, service is good, food is good, a bit pricey as expected, didn't have the clam chowder, ordered seafood platter was pretty big and taste good too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nina A.
Treat yourself! Make a reservation for this spot immediately! Located within the hustle & bustle that is Monterey, this sweet little hidden gem is just up the stairs & to the left. Not only are the views absolutely incredible, but the food & the wine are, too. Most of the tables are lined up right along the window so you have an incredible view of Monterey Bay. You can see otters, kayakers, fun birds, & stunning waves crashing along the rocks. This location does wine tastings & each tasting is a different price depending on which tasting you get. They also sell wine by the glass & bottle. We love options! My Tasting Rating: - Tusca 3/5, Petit Sarah 4/5, Cabernet Sauvignon 3/5 The tri-tip nachos were scrumptious! The meat was cut & cooked perfectly, the cheeses they chose to use were absolutely to die for. I do not think I've ever have nachos quite like these. It was the perfect dish to share between the 4 of us. If you are coming for wine & a snack, go for the nachos! Service was great; very attentive but not overbearing. Very hospitable. I cannot wait to come here again!
Ali M.
The waitress who is supposed to welcome you was very rude. She told us to get off the carpet right after entering the restaurant because we were at the edge of the carpet. We went to another restaurant with much better atmosphere after the rude interaction we had with her.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Sahar Moosavi
I recently visited this place and unfortunately had a disappointing experience with the service, specifically from the waitress, Alliayh. I felt that her behavior was totally disrespectful.I believe that respectful and courteous service is crucial in the hospitality industry, and unfortunately, this expectation was not met during my visit. I hope the management addresses this issue to maintain the reputation of the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Diana M.
A nice spot to look out over the water and drink a flight of wine! Our server was great in helping us pick what we wanted for a little cheese plate among the six of us. He also saw that we were trying to spot some otters playing out in the water and quickly gave us some binoculars to borrow, which I thought was sweet. I wasn't blown away by the rose flight, but everyone else seemed to like theirs. I would definitely come back and try a different wine and enjoy the view again.
Sahar M.
Worst customer service from their waitress Alliyah. She has no manner and does not respect the customers. Very disappointing.
Beilin L.
Loved the food, views, wine selection, and service at this wine bar! There are several small tables overlooking Monterey Bay that are perfect for couples or solo visitors. Our server gave us some helpful recommendations and descriptions about several of the wine flights. We eventually chose the Monterey Sampler, which came with three generous pours of local wines. We also ordered the New England Clam Chowder, Baked Baby Brie, and the Pig Wizard flat bread and found them to be well worth the price. Our favorite was the baked baby brie and its accompaniments.
R P.
My favorite place when I drive down to Monterey. The food is good, service is friendly, and views are amazing! I'm a little hesitant to post a review for fear it'll get too crowded.
The food and wine are delicious and the views are amazing. They close too early during the week and with work it makes it hard to make it before
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Flight, Crab Dip, Nachos
Carrie H.
Stopped in for the view but the windows were filthy and our waitress wasn't the friendliest . Wine was good but pricey for the pour received. Hostess was very friendly and very helpful.
Lisa C.
My husband and I come here on virtually every trip to the area, as the views and wine selection can't be beat. Most tables have a great ocean view. They apparently offer a wine club membership that includes free tastings. The flight of three options (which includes a number of options ranging from whites, bubbles, dessert wines, reds, etc) and amounts to about 1.5 glasses of wine in total. Their location can be a little hard to find, as they are in a second floor site that is set amongst a large inside mall of touristy shops on cannery row). It is a hidden gem amongst the tourist trap shops. The service (on this occasion) was friendly, but a bit slow...would've given 5 stars if it had been more attentive. I'm not sure if it was a staffing issue vs. slow server, though they were not super busy when we went. It was not enough of an issue to prevent a return trip, and we've definitely had more attentive service in past trips. Our cheese and charcuterie tray included a few different types of salami, a Brie, a smoked Gouda and an aged cheddar. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our choices, which were served with crackers, breadsticks and a variety of things to include a tapenade, dried fruit, sliced apples, toasted garlic cloves and a jam. This place is definitely worth navigating through the cannery row tourists to find this peaceful haven of winery bliss!
Mandy L.
Beautiful view of the bay! Friendly and knowledgeable server. The crème brûlée and the artichoke potato soup were so delicious that I don't even think I got pictures! The sparkling wine flight was a hit at our table.
Marcela
Elyse is great! 1st time there & can't wait to go back!
Beautiful view of the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed a nice afternoon @ "A Taste of Monterey"! Whether you come for the food & wine, or just wonderful wines...make it a definite visit. I'm sure they can be busy (so check on a reservation), but we were lucky enough to walk right in. Attached is a view from our seats.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Flight
Touristy, nice atmosphere, service is good, food is good, a bit pricey as expected, didn't have the clam chowder, ordered seafood platter was pretty big and taste good too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Treat yourself! Make a reservation for this spot immediately! Located within the hustle & bustle that is Monterey, this sweet little hidden gem is just up the stairs & to the left. Not only are the views absolutely incredible, but the food & the wine are, too. Most of the tables are lined up right along the window so you have an incredible view of Monterey Bay. You can see otters, kayakers, fun birds, & stunning waves crashing along the rocks. This location does wine tastings & each tasting is a different price depending on which tasting you get. They also sell wine by the glass & bottle. We love options! My Tasting Rating: - Tusca 3/5, Petit Sarah 4/5, Cabernet Sauvignon 3/5 The tri-tip nachos were scrumptious! The meat was cut & cooked perfectly, the cheeses they chose to use were absolutely to die for. I do not think I've ever have nachos quite like these. It was the perfect dish to share between the 4 of us. If you are coming for wine & a snack, go for the nachos! Service was great; very attentive but not overbearing. Very hospitable. I cannot wait to come here again!
The waitress who is supposed to welcome you was very rude. She told us to get off the carpet right after entering the restaurant because we were at the edge of the carpet. We went to another restaurant with much better atmosphere after the rude interaction we had with her.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
I recently visited this place and unfortunately had a disappointing experience with the service, specifically from the waitress, Alliayh. I felt that her behavior was totally disrespectful.I believe that respectful and courteous service is crucial in the hospitality industry, and unfortunately, this expectation was not met during my visit. I hope the management addresses this issue to maintain the reputation of the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
A nice spot to look out over the water and drink a flight of wine! Our server was great in helping us pick what we wanted for a little cheese plate among the six of us. He also saw that we were trying to spot some otters playing out in the water and quickly gave us some binoculars to borrow, which I thought was sweet. I wasn't blown away by the rose flight, but everyone else seemed to like theirs. I would definitely come back and try a different wine and enjoy the view again.
Worst customer service from their waitress Alliyah. She has no manner and does not respect the customers. Very disappointing.
Loved the food, views, wine selection, and service at this wine bar! There are several small tables overlooking Monterey Bay that are perfect for couples or solo visitors. Our server gave us some helpful recommendations and descriptions about several of the wine flights. We eventually chose the Monterey Sampler, which came with three generous pours of local wines. We also ordered the New England Clam Chowder, Baked Baby Brie, and the Pig Wizard flat bread and found them to be well worth the price. Our favorite was the baked baby brie and its accompaniments.
My favorite place when I drive down to Monterey. The food is good, service is friendly, and views are amazing! I'm a little hesitant to post a review for fear it'll get too crowded.
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The food and wine are delicious and the views are amazing. They close too early during the week and with work it makes it hard to make it before
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Flight, Crab Dip, Nachos
Stopped in for the view but the windows were filthy and our waitress wasn't the friendliest . Wine was good but pricey for the pour received. Hostess was very friendly and very helpful.
My husband and I come here on virtually every trip to the area, as the views and wine selection can't be beat. Most tables have a great ocean view. They apparently offer a wine club membership that includes free tastings. The flight of three options (which includes a number of options ranging from whites, bubbles, dessert wines, reds, etc) and amounts to about 1.5 glasses of wine in total. Their location can be a little hard to find, as they are in a second floor site that is set amongst a large inside mall of touristy shops on cannery row). It is a hidden gem amongst the tourist trap shops. The service (on this occasion) was friendly, but a bit slow...would've given 5 stars if it had been more attentive. I'm not sure if it was a staffing issue vs. slow server, though they were not super busy when we went. It was not enough of an issue to prevent a return trip, and we've definitely had more attentive service in past trips. Our cheese and charcuterie tray included a few different types of salami, a Brie, a smoked Gouda and an aged cheddar. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our choices, which were served with crackers, breadsticks and a variety of things to include a tapenade, dried fruit, sliced apples, toasted garlic cloves and a jam. This place is definitely worth navigating through the cannery row tourists to find this peaceful haven of winery bliss!
Beautiful view of the bay! Friendly and knowledgeable server. The crème brûlée and the artichoke potato soup were so delicious that I don't even think I got pictures! The sparkling wine flight was a hit at our table.
Elyse is great! 1st time there & can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5