Our Menu
An ever-evolving celebration of seasonal Californian cuisine, inspired by the bounty of the Monterey Peninsula.
Cutting Edge Californian
One of the five greenest Monterey Restaurants
$5 split charge fee will be added to any non-shared check to cover associated costs. Water will only be served upon request.
Malt vinegar aioli, petite pea shoot salad
Black & white sesame crusted, shiso arugula cucumber salad, sesame ginger lime vinaigrette
Local Rock Cod, salmon roe, Montrio tartar sauce
Arugula, pickled apple, rice wine vinaigrette, spiced almonds, jalapeño honey
Corn crème brûlée, duck prosciutto, smoked beets, arugula salad, Dijon vinaigrette
Caramelized onion broth, gruyère, country sourdough
Poured tableside. Atlantic lobster tail & fennel confit
House-made Caesar dressing, Nueske's lardons, garlic breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese & white anchovy
Shaved frozen heirloom tomatoes, burrata, Elio Verde EVOO, Villa Manodori, micro basil
Artisanal blend of local greens, candied pistachios, seasonal berries, pickled apples, Cambazola cheese, maple balsamic vinaigrette
Sustainably caught fish and seafood, chef's daily inspiration
Dusted in blue cornmeal, tri-colored warm potato salad, saffron aioli, haricot verts
Seared U10 Diver scallop, creamed corn, sun-dried tomato, wilted arugula, aged juniper balsamic vinegar
San Francisco classic — jumbo lump blue crab, P.E.I. mussels, little neck clams, gulf prawns, scallops, pomodoro sauce, harissa & grilled bread. Add pasta $8
Grilled Maitake mushrooms, creamed corn, roasted patty pan squash, mini squash with pistachios & chili oil, chimichurri, arugula
Garlic & herb marinated Jidori chicken, smoked mashed potatoes, roasted heirloom baby carrots, sun-dried tomato pan jus
Gigante bean salad, baby bok choy, pickled peaches, cherry glaze
Bacon & breadcrumb encrusted, apple gastrique, sriracha risotto, roasted patty pan squash, mini squash with pistachios & chili oil, dehydrated apple
Pommes purée, confit of tomatoes, sautéed spinach, Nueske's lardons & pan jus
8oz. American wagyu grilled over almond wood, chimichurri, boulangère potatoes, braised red cabbage
8oz. Seared Certified Angus Beef filet, pommes frites, garlicky spinach, pink peppercorn au poivre
With chili oil and pistachios
Tequila, lime juice, house-made grapefruit shrub
House spiced infused rum, coconut, pineapple, lime juice
Brown butter washed bourbon, house-toasted almond syrup, chicory-pecan bitters
Table-side presentation. Madre Mezcal, Chartreuse, Amaro Nonino, lime
Clarified: gin, blue spirulina, Italicus, lemon, citric acid, rosemary. $1 is donated to local soccer charities
Banana washed rum, Matcha, Tempus Fugit Banana, lime
Charred watermelon infused tequila, Chareau Aloe liqueur, watermelon rind shrub, lime
Mezcal, Bruto Americano, passion fruit, lemon, egg white
Bordeaux, France '25
Valle Isarco, Italy '25
Santa Rita Hills, CA '21
Michaud Vineyard, Chalone, Monterey County, CA '23
Carneros, Napa, CA '22
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, CA '23
Serrières, FR, NV
North Coast, CA, NV
Central Coast, CA '22
Carmel Valley, CA '22
Rhône Valley, FR, NV
Dry Creek Valley, CA '21
Paso Robles, CA '22
Lager 4.3% / Seaside, CA
Tropical IPA 6.5% / Monterey, CA
Amber Ale 5.8% / Boonville, CA
Lyre's Italian Orange, tonic, mint
Passionfruit, lime, mint
House-made blood orange shrub, soda, lime
House-made grapefruit shrub, soda
New Here?
A local's guide to eating well at Montrio — what to order on your first visit, what to pour with it, and the story behind our sustainable Monterey seafood.
I looooved this restaurant. It's not cheap but is well worth the money if you want excellent and interesting food. We shared the house salad (so many stars), crab cakes and the duck confit (which was 2 thighs and drumsticks). I can't wait to come back.
This food was by far the best food we've ever had. Do not hesitate! Service was spot on, every attention to detail and the combination of flavors just fantastic.
I ordered the scallops. They were perfectly cooked and delicious. Service was attentive, and overall a lovely evening. I would definitely go back.