Booking Holiday Dinners and Private Parties at Montrio in Downtown Monterey

Montrio hosts holiday dinners and private parties in downtown Monterey, inside a restored 1910 firehouse at 414 Calle Principal, with three private spaces seating 20 to 150 guests.

Why does booking early matter for December?

Downtown Monterey has only so many rooms that hold a private group well, and Montrio''s is one of the most asked-for. Corporate dinners, family celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and reunions all end up circling the same three or four December weekends. The tables that land the date they wanted belong to the people who called in the fall. If you already know roughly when and roughly how many, get on the calendar now and settle the menu later.

What does private dining at Montrio look like?

The setting carries the occasion for you. Exposed brick, the old firehouse bones, a wood-fired oven in view, and a pet-friendly patio for the milder nights — nobody has to bring decorations.

There are three private spaces to choose from: the main Dining Room, which seats 120 and holds 150 standing; the Parker Room, which seats 90 and holds 120 standing; and the Jazz Room, an intimate 18 seats. The events team handles the details that usually eat a host''s week — floral, A/V, and custom menus. Start on the private parties page and they''ll follow up with the specifics for your date.

What can a group menu include?

Group menus come straight out of the same seasonal Californian kitchen as nightly service. A holiday party can be anchored by the Snake River Farms Wagyu Eye of Ribeye or the Certified Angus Filet Mignon, by sustainable seafood like the Cioppino and the diver scallops, or by produce-forward plates like the Burrata Salad and the Wild Mushroom Risotto — with house-made desserts to close it out.

Montrio''s dining guide is a good place to start shaping a group menu, and the full menu shows what the kitchen is running right now.

Gifts for the season

A Montrio gift card is a clean holiday gift for anyone on the Peninsula, and the dining rewards program adds value for guests who come in often. Both live on the rewards and gift cards page, and they work across the Coastal Roots Hospitality family — Montrio in Monterey, Tarpy''s in Monterey, and Rio Grill in Carmel.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a private party at Montrio?

Start on the private parties page at montrio.com, email events@coastalrootshospitality.com, or call the events team at (831) 655-2999. For the restaurant itself, call (831) 648-8880. The events team will confirm availability and walk through menu options.

How far ahead should I book a holiday dinner?

For December, reach out in late September or October. Weekend dates go first.

How many guests can Montrio seat for a private event?

Montrio accommodates private groups from 20 to 150 guests across three dedicated spaces in the historic 1910 firehouse — the Dining Room, the Parker Room, and the Jazz Room.

Does Montrio sell gift cards?

Yes — gift cards and a dining rewards program are on the montrio.com rewards and gift cards page.

Claim your date before the calendar fills — [plan a private party at Montrio](/private-parties), or call the events team at (831) 655-2999.