Taste Cafe & Bistro

Amazing fresh food, really nice and friendly service- very easy 5 stars!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It is a great treat to dine here with our local friends when we visit. Great food, friendly family-run business, relaxing atmosphere and reasonable prices! We highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best meal I've had in memory. Food isn't 0 sum so you can have multiple favorites but this is S tier. The food is beautifully prepared and presented and tastes even better. The service feels like you're at home only without the guilt and obligation.

The prices are fair to low for what you're getting.

My new favorite restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taste and Bistro Café is hands-down one of the best places in town! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully made — you can really taste the love and care that goes into every dish. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in! It’s the perfect spot to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy a nice meal with family.

Definitely a five-star experience — can’t wait to come back! Sam Ackley

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We recently dined at Taste Cafe & Bistro as a group of nine, on the recommendation of a friend who has been coming here for decades. It’s clear why this family-run restaurant has such loyal patrons—the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service truly makes you feel at home.

I especially enjoyed their selection of district 7 point noir and the cozy, inviting setting. My friends all loved the food, and overall the dishes were well prepared and nicely presented. Personally, I wasn’t as fond of the lamb chops and the evening’s special sea bass, as the texture didn’t quite suit my taste. That said, the experience as a whole was delightful, and I can see why this place has been cherished for so many years.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

What a terrific place! Very popular with the locals. Highly recommend this family owned and run gem of a restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were so Charmed by tastes elegant and congenial atmosphere and healthy exquisitely prepared food that we returned for a second night during our short stay in Pacific Grove. The service was friendly and professional and the owner lavished personal attention on us. The diverse menu included refreshingly healthy offerings at modest prices. Taste would be our first choice for fine dining during any future visit to Pacific Grove

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is truly a fine restaurant, with a classy ambiance. The food is exquisite, and can't be compared to the typical fish and chips you generally find everywhere. You will love this cuisine, and the exceptional service and atmosphere. Really deserves 10 stars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came here with family on a vacation, and I could not be more jealous of the locals. The food here is incredible, the food lovingly prepared and beautifully plated (i couldnt help myself and took a couple bites before i remembered to take a photo. and then did the same with dessert.). I had the butternut squash pasta and the dark and white chocolate mousse with a cappuccino. im typically a light eater, but i couldnt help but finish everything. everything is house made, flavors are stand on their own and textures were phenomenal. absolutely 10/10, i hope they stay in business for a very long time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service is great, the food is great, I ate too much!

Taste is a hidden gem, loved by locals. This family run restaurant serves excellent traditional French food with friendly service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time the food in person was fantastic and even though the service felt a bit strange and slow we wanted to definitely go again. Second time service was better but after eating the dinner caused severe stomach issues for spouse and I. Also did not taste nearly as good. Sadly not coming back despite outstanding food the first time. Maybe it was because of different hours... First time ate at close to 4pm

The food was really excellent. We felt really welcome, with a real sense of hospitality.
Mme Suzanne really took care of all our needs.
Highly recommended!

Great little breaskfast/lunch place. Staff is wonderfull, food is delicious, and the price is reasoanble.

A wonderful family owned restaurant off the beaten track, where everything was perfect from start to finish: the atmosphere with a nice family touch by the personal decorations and pictures, the menu choices, the quality of the Prosecco and red wine we had and all the dishes. The artichoke lentil soup was just perfect, we enjoyed three vegetarian pasta dishes that were all quite different and very tasty, and the chocolate mousse finish was excellent. Will become our first choice when visiting the Monterey Bay again.