The Whaling Station Steakhouse

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   Gregory

   San Joaquin

   30 reviews

   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The Whaling Station is by far the best restaurant in Monterey. Great food, ambiance & service that can’t be matched!
   

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   carol

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and great food would definitely recommend
   

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   Kathleen

   VIP

   Central Coast

   67 reviews

   5.0

   67 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We are always greeted warmly with a big smile. The food is consistently great so we are sure of what to expect. There is no better service anywhere.
   

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   Anthony & Lisa

   Sacramento

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I and my wife always love coming here when we visit Monterey. The service, food, ambiance is unmatched.
   

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   Arend

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was ok. Our waiter was bad. We asked for some onion soup and he told my wife no we didn’t need it and it was too much food. Later in the dinner, we asked for a minute to review the dessert selection and the waiter decided to ignore us the rest of the night. Waited over 15 minutes before deciding for our check. Was the worst dinner experience. Stay away! Not worth the price they expect you to pay to eat there. We spent over $200 for dinner and it was horrible experience!
   

   The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded 1 day ago

   We're truly sorry to hear about the disappointing experience you had during your visit with us, Arned. We deeply regret that our service did not meet your expectations and caused unnecessary frustration for you both. Please take a moment to email us at info[at]thewhalingstation.com so we can further discuss what happened and make things right. Your understanding is greatly appreciated, and we sincerely hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
   

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   Jen

   Portland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, joyful service, conveniently close to Cannery Row area.
   

   The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded 1 day ago

   Jen, we're thrilled that you enjoyed our delicious food and joyful service. Thank you for your kind review! Can't wait to see you back for more!
   

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   Bryan

   VIP

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have been to the Whaling Station for the main menu and the bar menu. Prime rib, ribeye and filet are wonderful. Caesar salad made at the table is an event. As great as the main menu is, I actually prefer the bar menu. Not just for price, but it suits me as less formal and quite an upgrade from one would expect for bar food. The hamburger, prime rib french dip and filet medallions are really fantastic in a relaxed, yet upscale environment. Don't need to sit at the bar for this menu, however I would suggest it. I have brought family and friends here, no one left disappointed...really a classic steakhouse in Monterey and only a couple blocks off Cannery Row.
   

   The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded 2 days ago

   Bryan, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both our main menu and bar menu! It's fantastic to know that you find our dishes like the prime rib, ribeye, and filet wonderful. Thank you for appreciating the Caesar salad made tableside - it truly is a special experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals!
   

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   Molly

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I am a local and have been coming to this restaurant for many years. I would consider it my favorite restaurant. Tonight I was sorely disappointed. I had the cowboy steak it was medium rare as I requested. The steak tough and tasteless. My son’s prime rib which he ordered medium rare arrived overcooked closer to well done. My family has never sent meals back. We suffered through. I did provide a generous tip to the wait staff as they work hard. We will not be going back. I would rather donate the money than spend the close to $500.00 that I paid for dinner for 4.
   

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   Lisa

   San Diego

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing all the way around. Carl and Urbano always make our dining experience the best! We drive from Southern California to visit Monterey with the main goal of eating at Whaling Station!
   

   The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded 4 days ago

   Lisa, we're thrilled to hear that Carl and Urbano always provide you with the best dining experience. It's truly heartwarming to know that you drive all the way from Southern California just to dine with us - what an honor! We can't thank you enough for your support and kind words. We look forward to creating more amazing memories with you on your next visit.
   

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    David

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Had a wonderful time at the Whaling Station Steakhouse while in the Monterey Bay area. The service was outstanding and dinner was excellent as well. Make sure to have the Caesar salad as it is prepared at your table. 
    

    The Whaling Station SteakhouseResponded 5 days ago

    David, we're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time with us! We're glad you enjoyed the outstanding service and excellent dinner. The Caesar salad prepared tableside is definitely a must-try. Thank you for your kind review and we hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic dining experience!
    

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