Welcoming and friendly service. Believe the woman I spoke with was the owner. Good sale prices. Store is small and to my eyes rather jam-packed with a mix of casual and formal wear. Only spotted one or two items that appealed. For the most part just not my style. But from the number of years in business and positive reviews the Nest does have a good following. Can't believe that in all my years of visiting PG, I have never been in this store. Only found it because of a sandwich board sign on Lighthouse. Yes, old fashioned advertising still works! read more

Excellent personal service, more so than I've experienced anywhere else. I had searched for a special dress for hours online and in the Bay Area department stores and small shops. No luck, but with Phyllis's help, found two at The Nest. They have unique casual clothes too. They do have sales every so often, sometimes as much as 50% off. Good place for prom dresses as well as jeans read more

Most of the reviews I see here are for formal wear and there is quite the selection in the back room. However, this boutique also has some fun, unique everyday clothing, accessories and jewelry. Looking for some comfortable, yet funky (think flowered or lace trimmed) jeans, the Nest Boutique is the place. Looking for a one-of-a-kind top you won't see on everyone in town, come to the Nest. Unique, locally made jewelry - again the Nest. The shop owner is exceeding nice and helpful. She will do all she can to help you find. just the right piece. The only thing that is difficult is trying not to buy too much. Before Christmas, she even gifted the cutest velvet gloves with purchase. Everything about this shop is fun and unique right down to the cute bird tissue she wraps your goodies in. Love this locally owned shop and will be back to visit agin and again. read more

Can't recommend this little boutique enough! Had a wonderful time and found a beautiful formal dress. Unique quality apparel with friendly honest customer service. I wish this store was in my home town. Thank You ladies, I'll definitely stop by when I'm back in town! Aloha read more

My wife needed a new dress for a wedding event. After visiting a couple of other stores, we took a chance on going to Nest. The owner, Phyllis, is delightful and assisted my wife in picking out a perfect dress for the occasion. If you're looking for an alternative to the usual store offerings, this is the place to come to! read more

This boutique was only a walking distance from where I am so I thought I checked it out. Since this was the first bridal dress place I've been to, I did not really have much hope in finding THE dress since I already had the exact style I wanted. The shop owner, Phyllis, was super helpful in helping me find the dress I was looking for. We ended up finding the exact style dress that I wanted and it ended up being a FRACTION of what I thought I would be paying for. Like I've mention, Phyllis was super helpful and super friendly. I had a lot fun chatting with her. I would recommend anyone and everyone checking out her boutique! read more

Stopped in to look for a dress for my daughter's fall wedding (the Nest is a really cute shop with a great selection of women's casual and dressy clothes- even wedding dresses!). Phyllis spent so much time helping me sort through styles and colors and sizes!! She even looked online after I left and contacted me with other available colors and size options. I wasn't able to find the perfect dress, but thanks to Phyllis I have a couple of good options (just in case!). THANK YOU, Phyllis! You rock. And happy anniversary to you, your mom and The Nest! read more

On a visit to the area, I popped in to look for a fancy dress for an upcoming family wedding. The selection is fabulous and Phyllis, the owner, showed me lots of great options from her vast collection of designer formal wear. In addition to the dresses, she helps pull the whole look together with terrific jewelry and accessories. A great shopping experience for that special event!! read more

This a wonderful place to shop for bridal dresses and other clothes for special occasions. We are purchasing our second bridal dress here and Phylis couldn't be more helpful. The prices are reasonable and the service is great. A must stop for the bride to be or dresses for other special occasions! read more

I have been shopping at Nest since I moved to the Monterey area several years ago. I really enjoy that it is a smaller boutique with unique clothes and lots of personal attention. The only thing I don't like is that there are so many choices that I often end up taking home many more items than I should. So I have to steel myself to stick to what I came in for! They have a great selection of jewelry, scarves, coats, tops and pants. I can't recommend Phyllis and her wonderful store enough. It is truly a gem amongst the many choices we have in Pacific Grove. read more

Darling little shop. Beautiful clothes. I bought a nice necklace, one day, brown tiger's eye & cat's eye. I came back the next day on my way out of home and had to buy a shirt. We were visiting from Concord, I will be back. K Williams read more

I love this boutique! It has so many great formals, wedding gowns, and beautiful clothing I personally loved the jewelry they had and bought some really pretty earrings. They were very nice and helpful and I will definitely be back to buy some more gorgeous clothes and jewelry. Thank you! JPomo read more

Nice selection of women's fashions and accessories with the most friendly service possible.

I went to buy a dress for a wedding. I have a large stomach and always try to cover it. She had a turquoise dress with a little cover jacket but size 6. It was way too tight but Phyllis (owner) said it looked great. I would not get it. But I liked the style and manufacturer. She pulled out a catalogue and we browsed thru pictures and I saw one I liked. She ordered me at 8 and I forgot to ask the price. Gave her my credit card info and I checked my card statement after a few days and could not believe I just ordered a $500 dress. My mistake for not asking. 3 weeks later the dress arrives. I go try it on and it is again too tight. But again am told it looks great. They will not refund my money but only do store credit. On top of that she charged me $20.00 to defer the shipping costs. I returned the dress. Be careful when shopping at the Nest because you better like what you buy, do not order anything because you too could be stuck with a store credit!!! read more

I came to Nest in an absolute bridal emergency, and Phyllis not only saved me, but left me feeling grateful that things worked out the way they did. After months of working with a flaky seamstress to have a wedding dress made, I was left with a dress that didn't fit properly, had crooked seams and even had a crooked neckline. I found Nest and, more specifically, Phyllis, exactly 11 days before the wedding. Family was flying in from other countries, and I was a mess. Phyllis is calm, comforting and knows exactly what she's doing. When you are a frazzled bride with no dress and less than 2 weeks to go, she is not just your best friend--she is your beautiful fairy godmother sent from heaven to save you and turn you into Cinderalla. Together we found an incredible dress. It was in my price range, and thanks to her connections with manufacturer, we were able to get the dress the next day. She knew just what I needed for my figure, she knew where to go to get it, she knew how to get it fast, and she knew how to make it affordable. I cannot recommend Nest and Phyllis enough. I really feel like she went out of her way to get me out of a bind, and I am so grateful to her and Nest! Thank you! read more

This matter is still not taken care of, the Nest still refuses to give me my money back, I have hired an attorney and she still refuses. Do not have anything to do with this store!! For 5 months she has had the merchandise and my money and she refuses to work this situation out. Run don't walk away as fast as you can. Frankie A. read more

I have been searching for the perfect mother of the groom boho dress for a May wedding in lavender and of course I had just about given up, when I found this gem of a store! Phyllis is delightful and made several suggestions and I found the dress of my dreams! She was able to order in my color and the dress will arrive in time for the wedding. It was Kismet! I will be back as she has more than just wedding fashion! Thanks read more

No, No, Don't shop here! The owner, P, seemed to be a little shady on a purchase return. I had picked out a New Years gown that I later decided looked a bit Matronly on me once I got home. I paid with a check. After my check cleared my bank, (approx. 4 days) I decided to return it, unworn, (only to try on). Not a mark or rip on the dress, same condition I bought it in. Although this was not a Super high end purchase, to me, it was significant. Let me tell you I had a HARD time returning it and to receive a refund! I had asked about return policy before purchasing and was assured there would be no problem. Well I was bullied into taking a credit/exchange, which I was not having it! Wow, just wow. If you buy something here, make sure you are gonna keep it! Suppose small shop owners may have cash flow issues at times, but not my problem!!!!!!! read more

I love shopping at the The Nest because it is a wonderful and unique boutique that sells clothes that make me and other women look good. The owner, Phyllis Davis has a wonderful eye to see what styles and colors will look flattering on each person's figure. She can help you find the perfect outfit for any occasion, whether a wedding or everyday casual. If you haven't been to the Nest, I encourage you to give it a try. read more

I heard about Nest at a Bridal Fair, and took my mother and mother-in-law in to find dresses for my June wedding. Phyllis was amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable. She knew what would fit their bodies and made them feel beautiful. Because my mothers are from So Cal and Texas, Phyllis was accommodating and said she would ship the dresses to their homes when they arrived in 3 months. We left in high spirits, and I even returned a few weeks later to purchase a cute white dress to wear to my rehearsal dinner. Each time I visited, Phyllis was very helpful and gave a generous military discount. Why 4 starts instead of 5? Well, the mothers each paid $40 extra in order to have their expensive dresses custom made to their measurements. We rationalized this extra fee would pay off greatly when they didn't need alterations, and they felt excited that their dresses would fit perfectly straight out of the box. But when they received their dresses, they were both devastated to find that they didn't fit AT ALL. My mother's was much too large and unflattering, which required extensive alterations by a professional bridal seamstress who knew the ins and outs of working with chiffon, runching, and boning. My mother-in-law's was not only far too large, but also 11" longer than what she had ordered! Because the dress was a one piece with a scalloped lace hem, the seamstress couldn't simply shorten it but instead had to modify the dress from the top down and try to hide the funky edges with the accompanying jacket. The alterations for both women were expensive and added stress because their "perfect" dresses had to be disassembled and reassembled weeks before the wedding. Fortunately in the end, they both looked stunning and felt comfortable on the wedding day. I called Phyllis to explain this dilemma, feeling confident that she would try to remedy the situation. Unfortunately she was out of town, and although her employee promised she would call me back, I never heard from her. To this day, we don't know if it was Phyllis that measured the women improperly or the dress company, Jade, that manufactured the dresses poorly and/or ignored the custom measurements. The bottom line is that yes, I would visit Nest again because we had a lovely experience and enjoyed her full selection of dresses. I would just not recommend to pay extra for custom measurements. read more

I spent 3 hours in this store today. I found the perfect dress for my daughter's wedding plus a few other items. Phyllis is amazing

Great store! Great Customer service and a very personal shopping experiance. There is Bridal section and Prom dress section as well both are Great and unique! read more

I enjoyed my visit and cherish my purchase. This is the sort of shop where you go once a month or once a quarter just to buy yourself something special, just because. And because we are worth it, the price is worth saving up for. I noticed that they also have prom dresses and wedding fittings. Welcoming, friendly, and kind no matter my size. Truly, genuinely a special place to reward all your hard work or stress. Colleen is superb. read more

Phyllis is great! The selection is way better than the department stores, the price is right, and the service can't be beat. I found the perfect dress for our son's wedding. Highly recommended! read more

I absolutely LOVE this store! Phyillis is Awesome!! I had a really big dilemma about 2 weeks before my daughter's big event. She still had not picked out her dress for her big day! I went to about 10 stores that said, it was to late to order anything for her and had the worst customer service skills. We were very stressed out. I came across THE NEST online, and decided I would give them a try. I called phyllis and asked her if she could check on this dress my daughter wanted, and without any hesitation she checked and called me back and told me that they had the size and I would be able to get it in less than a week. She made our day! I finally could sleep knowing my daughter was going to get the dress she wanted. Phyllis called us right when it came in. When we picked up the dress it was absolutely Beautiful! My daughter Loved it!! She has the BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS ever! I recommend this store for any of your clothing needs. She carries beautiful wedding dresses, bridemaids dresses, mother of the bride dresses, shoes, purses and alot more. Wow, I still can't believe she was able to get the dress for us. My daughter really stood out in this dress, and was complimented all day long! read more

Nest Boutique - 17th Birthday! - Women's Clothing Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

I had a bridal wonderful experience at the nest working with the owner and her assistant. She doesn't have a ton of dresses but the line she does have is beautiful and very customizable. I was able to get exactly what I wanted. Phyllis is so helpful and easy to work with. I'd definitely recommend looking here for bridal. read more

This is a GREAT store. Wonderful selection. Terrific customer service. I have been in many times over the last couple years and I am always amazed at the friendly, helpful atmosphere. Always fun. Always new and exciting merchandise. And Phyllis is the best! read more

It's a small local business. The ladies are so helpful and friendly. There aren't too many dresses, but enough to find something most brides could be pleased with. The quality, beauty, and price are terrific. I shopped at all the highest rated dress shops in San Jose, but The Nest in PG was my favorite by far. read more

Phyllis is the worst business person I have ever met. I ordered a lace jacket and a yard of lace in May, it is now September and still no lace. The jacket arrived with holes and runs...and made out of 100% Nylon. When I asked for a refund, Phyllis refused. She then went MIA and has returned no phone calls and has made absolutely no attempts to get ahold of me. I am out almost 700 dollars (lace & jacket). Brides-to-be-BEWARE!!! Pacific Grove, CA is a small town and Phyllis apparently is known for her shady ways- had I known this beforehand- I wouldn't have touched Nest with a 10 foot poll. Phyllis has ruined my wedding dress and left me to scramble trying to find replacement lace. In total my mother and I spent almost $2000.00 on various pieces in her shop (before this whole lace incident). One would think, being a small town, Phyllis would have bent over backwards to accommodate us. Instead she stole our money and could care less. Unacceptable and quite frankly, deplorable behavior. read more

The day after Christmas, I decided I was finally willing to try on wedding dresses. Something I had put off for a few months. We called The Nest as I had passed by there recently and noticed their beautiful dresses in the window. The owner was there and she was only open for another hour, yet she told us to come by!! This was a great experience. In just under an hour, she had me in 4 different dresses, all were gorgeous and I will have a hard time deciding. This shop is a great find and I really enjoyed working with the owner (her name escapes me right now). The shop was filled with great dresses and accessories. They did not have a huge bridal selection, maybe 30 dresses, but within that 30, there were several that I loved. I also really like the bridal dress designer that this store works with. They are willing to customize anything about your wedding dress and the prices are reasonable. read more

Phyllis, the owner was more than accomadating during my first meeting. She offered me assurance that she could find me a dress for my son's wedding. She assured me that she knew what she was doing and that she has fitted groom 's mothers for over 15 years. She spent 2-3 hours with me as we poured over catalogues trying to decide what would best suit my frame. I put my trust in this women to find me a dress to fit my almost 6' frame, wide shoulders, and large breasts. I trusted that she knew what she was doing. SHE DID NOT! I was very specific about the color, burgandy. She sold me on the color Bordeoux and told me it was the same as burgundy. FYI, it was not. Not even close. I looked like a giant grape. She constantly assured me that it would be okay and that I would look beautiful for my son. The dress, shoes, and matching bag came to almost $800.00. She was so excited to close the deal and charged me the full amount of the dress, shoes, and purse before I had even tried it on. She assured me that it would fit and if I needed any alterations, she would send me to Kim' s in downtown Pacific Grove; no problem! She never told me that it would cost me an additional $150.00 for the alterations! The shoes came to, $100. she called me when they came in. I went to the store to try them on and they didn't fit. I even ordered a size 11 which is 1 full size larger than what I wear. They didnt fit. They were so uncomfortable and the color was died a different shade than the dress. Phyllis kept trying to convince me how comfortable they were and what a perfect match to the dress, WHICH THEY WEREN'T! One week before the wedding, the dress came in. I had to call the shop to find out if the dress came in. I went down to the store to try the dress on. Phyllis had no time for me even though I had an appointment. I was so overwhelmed and dismayed when I tried the dress on. It did not fit. I cried. I stood their for several minutes in tears and no PHYLLIS! I was so disgusted by the way I was treated after spending so much money. PHYLLIS ignored me and could not get me out of her shop fast enough; after all, she sold me on a dream that she couldn't fulfill! THIS WOMEN DOES NOT KNOW WHAT SHE IS DOING. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS SHOP ANYONE! read more