Ken Donkersloot ·
Monterey's end-of-August calendar closes the season with art, music, and the Peninsula's most vibrant festivals. Here's what's on — and why Montrio, Michelin Selected 2026, is the dinner destination to build the evening around.
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From the Turkish Arts and Culture Festival to the West End Celebration, August in Monterey is one of the richest months of the year. Montrio — Michelin Selected 2026 and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2026 — is where every event weekend deserves to end.
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Monterey Car Week 2026 runs August 7–16, culminating in the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 16. Here's why Montrio — Monterey's Michelin Selected and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence restaurant — is the first reservation to make.
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Start your August Friday with dinner at Montrio, then head to the Asilomar Sunset Music Series for live music, local wine, and a memorable Monterey evening.
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Late July is one of the best-kept secrets on the Monterey Peninsula — summer crowds haven't peaked, the weather is classic coastal California, and Montrio is at its most relaxed. Here's why it's the moment to book your table before Car Week.
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From tableside lobster bisque to the Filet Mignon guests call the best steak they've ever had — a first-timer's guide to the best dishes at Montrio in Monterey, CA.
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Montrio is one of the most distinctive restaurants in Monterey, CA — a Michelin Selected 2026 dining room set inside a restored 1910 firehouse downtown, known for its wood-fired New American menu, curated wine program, and warm, lively atmosphere. Whether you're marking a summer celebration or simply choosing where to eat tonight, here's why Montrio remains the Peninsula's most memorable table.
[Read more...]Highly recommend. Food and drinks were amazing. Service was excellent.
Definitely my best experience in Monterey. Very good food, well cooked, well calibrated and sustainable. The halibut was great. Staff is super friendly and nice. Atmosphere is relaxed and cozy.
If you are in Montery make place a special place to eat
