Manta Rey Restaurant

9240 Castillo Dr, San Simeon
(805) 924-1032

Recent Reviews

peng qu

The squid, shrimp and fish in the Sampler Plater were very tender and cooked to perfection. The recommended local beer was also very good. Recommended

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

ok go

Walked in and it was pretty dark. There was only 2 other customers there for dinner and it took 20 minutes to get our food. We ordered the sour dough clam chowder bowl which were super small, the spaghetti which had no flavor and chicken tenders with fries. The chicken tenders were the only thing with flavor. Customer service was good though, just the food was lacking flavor

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Seafood Clam Chowder, Fish and Chips

summer tanner

This place is quaint and charming. I thought the atmosphere was very nice. The wait staff was very friendly. I had the clam chowder bread bowl, and my friend got the sampler platter. The bread bowl was great, but the sampler platter just tasted like fryer oil.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Brian Gentry

We walk away feeling our food was ok. I spent $60 on a lobster tail that was dry. Had to send the NY steak back because it wasn't cooked as requested. Filet Mignon was fine, but needed the A1 (and that's not ok) service was great so we tipped well. We wanted to love the food but was not worth the $200 we spent.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes

Danette Douglas

They have the best Shrimp Scampi & garlic mashed potatoes!!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

D P

Great food and awesome staff! Manta Rey is always solid.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Aldred

Not often I write a review a week after I visited the establishment, but I must say the sea food pasta dish was absolutely fantastic. Best I've ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta

Dan Bates

Dirty windows, dirty water glass, dirty bathroom, blan sea bass, blan Ahi. They have overworked staff for sure! 10 out of 10, I would not recommend it!!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Ann Hofner

Very friendly staff and great good. Very convenient so close to hotel.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ahi Tuna Steak

Jillian S

I had the Seafood Sampler and my wife had the Clam Linguini. The seafood was cooked to perfection. Everything was super tender and fresh tasting. The Shrimp Cocktail was awesome. Also very fresh tasting and not overcooked. Killer cocktail sauce. The Creme Brulee and Lemon cheesecake are to die for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta, Sampler Platter

Ivy Mac

Wonderful restaurant that was connected to the hotel we were staying. I wasn't expecting the experience we had, which was great! Friendly staff, delicious food and a lovely room. We sat by the window, which was circular, like a ship's window, which I found charming. The food was delicious, plentiful and priced right.Definitely recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pamela Gullion

We celebrated our anniversary here tonight. The coconut shrimp appetizer was cooked perfectly & delicious. We were also very pleased with our entrees:Seafood Pasta & Chicken Piccatta. The service was wonderful too. We will definitely be eating there again!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

fx03w15296

We enjoyed the surf and turf. The broiled lobster was delicious with their special spin on the butter dipping sauce. The bread is sooo good too! Wine and beer selection was on point as well. Friendly service too!

Mashraqi446

We love the food selection and the great service of this restaurant. We come here yearly and it is consistent

Florian Berchtold

The waiter was not capable of serving properly, was overwhelmed by a few orders of sparkling water. The (medium rare ordered) New York steak was cold but still burned, with an overwhelming taste of charcoal. Can't recommend, unless you limit yourself to the fish selection.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

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