Melville Tavern

484 Washington St, Monterey
(831) 643-9525

Recent Reviews

Nicole P.

Every time we come to this place the quality of the food and service just remains top-notch. It might just be my new fav in town. I've mainly had burgers here but I can't wait to try some other tasty choices. I appreciate the consistency guys! Thanks ;)

My family and I were staying in the Monterey/carmel area for a few days and this is one of our dinner stops. I made reservations for 7pm on a Monday night. We arrived early (6:45) without expectations of getting seated early-but just to be on time given there was 8 of us. I understand that accommodating a large group is challenging but I did make reservations for 6 adults and 2 kids. There were people waiting to be seated when we arrived and the restaurant was completely packed (there were a variety of group sizes and a bar that seated 8-10) so we all waited outside and my wife waited for someone to help us. We eventually got seated at 7:30. The restaurant still had plenty of customers but was emptying out now. Once the wait was over, service was great. Food was good and plentiful (menu had lots of options which included seafood, burgers, pizza, pasta, etc). The gratuity was included in the bill (no surprise since this is usual for a large table). Not sure if they were short staffed or what, but it seemed disorganized and a little chaotic-hopefully it was a fluke. Overall decent experience, food and service was good. I'd try it again if we visit the area-maybe just 2 or 4 people.

TB H.

If you go order Maddie's Roasted Duck Pizza. Unbelievably Decadent. Casual atmosphere, with something for everyone. But seriously get the pizza.

Ana Reyes

The breakfast hamburger was amazing.. perfectly seasoning.The server Maddison was extremely professional and knowledgeable .Great experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tavern

David Martinez

Great place to eat. A little high end but the food was awesome. We all had our own meals but we all shared the duck pizza. It was really good. Wasn't expecting the sweetness and the duck to click good together. Service was great. Would love to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roasted Duck Pizza

Billal Ahmed

Delicious food, cool ambience and friendly staff. Highly recommend the signature meat loaf.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

K Rail

Very expensive, 350 dollars for breakfast with 8 people, 430 with tip. Good food, not worth the price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Harry Harrison

Food is good. Beer is good. Service is good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork

Jonathan Tuttle

Loved dining here. Best food we had on our trip and very friendly service. My wife had a blacken Mahi sandwich and I got a few apps during their happy hour. All fantastic and couldn't recommend the place more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Blackened Salmon

Kirill Shore

Such a great place to have dinner! Whether it is outside or in! All the food was deliciously cooked to perfection (although some things were way too dry). Beware about sitting close to the door! It doesn't close on it's own, so if it's cold outside, I hope you brought jackets for when that one person doesn't notice the door needs closing after they walk in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dan A.

We had the Black & Blue burger, and the blackened chicken with bacon and shallots pizza. Both were amazing. Sorry we forgot to take pics. They are also the first place we've seen BrewDog NA beers. For the non-drinkers, this is amazing. See picture.

Elliot M.

Automatic 1 star review for choosing to steal 3.5% from your guests for using a card. We spent $100 to be customers. We tip well, we work in the industry, in the area. Neither place we work have this terrible, grimy ass policy. Glad you could steal 3.5% from us , now we will never return. Good business decision.. hope there are more like us in the area that won't put up with this bullshit

Ashley Osorio

Our server was honestly amazing, and the food was sooooo good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lynzy T.

When you go out to eat dinner, you don't want to hear girls talking about their own body parts.... Our server was a blonde and very full of herself. Someone remind her that if your box is that good, you shouldn't have to hoot and holler about it. The service is horrible, food is violently awful and so cold inside!!! She messed up our order but we didn't even say anything because what's the point! We'd get another plate of disgusting food? Owner sits at the bar while restaurant crumbles before his eyes. Decor is all over the place. Soda is even flat. Don't bother here!

William Halverstadt

I hope it was just an off night for them because it was horrible. The Tavern Burger had a really bad aftertaste and you could tell the tater-tots were cooked in the same oil that they fried the fish in. The potato skins were burnt and I mean really burnt, and for some reason they felt that techno dance club music should be the soundtrack for the evening. My wife and I couldn’t get out of there fast enough. I will say that our waitress was super nice and the service was good, but I don’t think we’ll be going back anytime soon or at all.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

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