Finally made it to Esteban for dinner on our recent trip to Monterrey. The food is wonderful and…read moreloved the abundance of seafood in the paella. Our server is attentive and prompt. Outside seating is a plus especially on a nice clear night.

Disappointed...Their advertisement states sangria comes with their Tuesday special, which we…read moreordered, but our tab was closed without serving our sangrias. The server told us they only serve Tuesday sangrias upon request. Such a silly policy to have. On top of that they sat us at a table with a broken umbrella and also told us that they wouldn't be able to provide an outside heater. As evening set and the weather got cold, we noticed they set out a heater for another table???? Not sure what's going here. Food was good, but was over shadowed by the unfortunate experience.

AMAZING FOOD! Paellas and tapas were great and Tina was such an angel 10/10 recommendread more

We came here with about 10 people. The restaurant was able to accommodate us…read more There is a lot of parking and the restaurant is very clean and elegant looking. Very good tasting food and the service was top tier. The attention to our group was the best.

S'Aranella is a very nice bar and restaurant in a great location right off the downtown square. It…read morewas recommended to us by a tasting room attendant for great cocktails, so we dropped in about 5:00after a day of tasting and roaming the shops and took two seats at the bar. The cocktails did not disappoint and were very creative and delicious. The O So Sabroso is an interesting take on an Old Fashioned with just a hint of Iberico ham. The El Bulli, Taragon Fix and Honey Honey were also fantastic. Since it was getting towards dinner (and we were a bit tipsy) we decided to cancel our other reservation and stay for tapas. All of the tapas were expertly executed. The jamon and mushroom croquettes were both delicious as was the Moorish Lamb. The carxofa was next level. The papas bravas were also delicious and were somewhat different being small potatoes with the skin on. Service was excellent and very friendly from the two ladies working behind the bar. The were fun and made excellent suggestions for cocktails. Highly recommended!

walk-in dinner for 5...given a larger table in the back, but told the table was reserved for a…read morelater time...plenty of time to eat and pay, so wasn't worried...water provided along with the menu....gulping down water while looking over the menu....very quick to refill again and again...quickly decided on a paella mixto $50 which takes the longest to prepare and 16 oz. tomahawk porkchop $50 for the mains to share...for the small plates, ordered fried artichoke $16, octopus $22, garlic shrimp and toasted bread $24 and roasted mushrooms $16....about $230 total after tax and automatic 20% tip included for larger group... porkchop was tender and tasted fine...stone added a lot of sweetness to the pre-sliced pork...wasn't too large since most of the weight probably comes from the large bone...a decent porkchop, but had better...paella was seasoned right and could have been great, but the bottom was just too burnt and black...fried artichokes were fine, but probably not the best choice since the meal was starting to feel very heavy/greasy...roasted mushrooms were cooked perfectly, but weighed heavy again covered by hollandaise sauce...grilled octopus leg was tender and served with whipped potato drizzled in oil....garlic shrimp in garlic oil was tasty with the bread, but again adding to the heaviness...overall, a heavy gluttonous meal...

Love love loved our experience here! My husband and I came to celebrate his birthday and we had the…read morebest time. Food was delicious and service was impeccable. I made a reservation easily through Yelp and we were seated promptly. Our server was amazing! He took his time explaining the menu and daily specials, as well as his recommendations for food and drink. We decided to order a bit of everything since it was our first time here - pan con tomate and iberico ham, pulpo, oxtail with fries, and arros picant, which is the spicy paella with pork ribs. For drinks, we both ordered the sangria rosello. Everything was delicious and fresh, and I especially loved the pan con tomate. The paella was also delicious and I love that it comes with socarrat (scorched rice on the bottom). As a Korean that grew up eating nurungji, socarrat is just soooo homey and delicious. Since we were celebrating a birthday, our server kindly gave us a creme brulee and literally hands down this was one of the best creme brulees I've ever had. It tasted like a mix of creme brulee and flan, and ugh the vanilla and cinnamon with the velvety texture was the perfect way to end the meal. Next time I'm definitely going to try the noodle paella and come with more people so we can order a more variety of tapas!

2nd time here and will continue to come back. Recommend:…read moremake a reservation before coming here. It's a decent size restaurant with a private room and seatings inside and outside. On a weeknight, it does get very full as this is the place to go. Spanish tapas and it's quite filling. Service is amazing. The attention to detail that each waiter provides us, I appreciate it. The warm decor and semi open kitchen is very welcoming. Seatings are most for 6ppl so it feels like Europe with a group of coworkers get together for a bite and a drink after work. The Familia wine is a must. It's a great compliment to the meal. Vermicelli paella is out of this world. I know paella, the flavors are there but vermicelli just took it to another notch. It's located in a small plaza. Parking is decent at times but can fill up during a busy night. Quite an unexpected restaurant In this location but it stands out and just amazing .

My son & his girlfriend treated me to one of their favorite places for dinner. We started with the…read morePatatas Bravas, potatoes cooked perfectly, the Cali-Flower (one of my favorites) with a delicious sauce on top. Tuna Tacos, Pan Con Tomate, jamon iberico de bellota (38 month cured ham) & the star of our meal, G&G Paella Negra! Everything was cooked perfectly. Service was excellent! We had a few cocktails, dined outdoors in perfect weather. A most memorable evening & great food shared with some of my favorite people.

Great food, great presentation. Able to accommodate us despite no reservation at kitchen area or…read morebar (not bar b/c we had kid but they had that option had we not had kid) iberico paella (for those that don't like seafood, but love the crunch rice and flavors of paella) Giant portion, definitely not for 1 person. crunchy rice. warned about hot plate and it was initially very hot. small slice lemon, maybe would've liked 2 slices for that much volume? cali-flower: only comment is that it was deep fried and that should've been made clear for the healthy peeps and that it could be air fried to be healthier... Brussel sprouts came with 2 dips but the server didn't explain what it was. She only spoke spanish, I think and just said use those 2 sauces with the sprouts in spanish. (I speak fairly fluent non food spanish) wellington, delicious though the creamy sauce with potatoes was too much unhealthy minus 1/2 star for all the unnecessary creamy but deserves 5 star if we are just talking food alone the special fish avo radish salad was GREAT per my husband and daughter (who eat raw, I don't eat raw). minus 1/2 star for automatic 20% for service (only 3 people). I like to choose, control freak, I am.

absolutely amazing food, service and atmosphere. my waitress Jackie was just an delight to chat…read morewith. I would highly recommend checking out Junction!

Another excellent time , and meal, at Junction. Shared tapas. Don't miss the stuffed piquillos ,…read morechop salad, waygu. Order your basque cheesecake first so it has time to settle at room temp - delicious. Also thatcher Syrah is "wine lovers" kiss. So many more things to try.....Paella! Brunch on the weekend , next up ? Chilaquiles..... PS I don't care for garlic so I skipped it, but my compadres loved the shrimp dish. This is the place to chill. Warm relaxing environment (love the bar chairs) with good acoustics for chatting. Also, easy parking!

100/10! PSA: make…read morereservations ! Especially if you're coming to Carmel for a visit :) it does get quite busy during weekends. From the outside it looks like a small house but you walk in and it feels like you're in Europe. I literally dream about the cannelloni! Beautifully made and hits the spot every time I'm in town. It's a must get !! There's so much on the menu and everything is cooked to perfection. Definitely a spot to try when you're in the area!

I've been coming here the same time every year for the past 3 years, the dinner before my Monterey…read moreHalf Marathon. It's always been such a treat to myself. For Father's Day, I decided to take my husband for the 1st time for Father's Day. I asked for a spicy margarita and the waiter said, "The kitchen has not peppers." I asked, "If instead of the sides that come with my steak, could I just get a naked simple salad... just a bunch of leaves?" He said, "They do not do substitutions." I told him that they've done it before. I told him I was just there last November. I asked the waitress. She said she'd ask the chef. When she came back, she said it's one of their normal salads that are premade and if that was ok. I said, "yes. Thank you." There was no charge. The waitress made me feel like she wanted to help and actually did. Our waiter last night said that if I want a salad, I'd have to order salad for the regular salad price. Then, he said they found peppers in the kitchen and could make my margarita spicy. Admittedly, initially, I was shocked the kitchen didn't have any peppers, a Michelin Guide restaurant. This waiter was terrible and acted like he did not want to help. I ordered brocollini instead bc it was cheaper than having to order an additional salad. The waiter apologized and asked if I read the no substitution rule on the menu... Really? The waiter said we have never done substitutions before. This surprised me bc they did for me last November. My toddler is sitting next to me. I don't have the luxury or want to read an entire menu. He said the chef would come out to talk to me. I was find with that in fact wanted that to happen. The chef never came out to talk to us. I will never come back to this restaurant. I'm sad bc I run the Monterey Half every year and this was a treat to myself. But never again. Sad to want to share a nice place to my husband for Father's Day and to have a terrible waiter and experience in what was supposed be magical as every time I've been here before.

What Sergio has going in that kitchen, is magic. As someone who was raised in Spain, this food is…read morenext level. I had my eyes closed savoring flavors I haven't tasted since my childhood. The meatballs and the campestre paella are a must order. In addition, Jamón ibérico is a rare delicacy and then to have it cut in front of your eyes by the master, Marta, is a treat you won't get anywhere else. Come eat here, you won't regret it!

The squid is crispy and tender, the green sauce was delicious. The ribeye paella is delicious. The…read morewaiter Reyes is very friendly and has taken great care of us.

The food and customer service was excellent I recommend this place They also have outdoor seatingread more

Food Service ambiance all wonderful! Expensive but worth it…read more beautiful building Great bar!