Monterey
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Monterey American Brasserie is a practical Midtown East choice for mixed groups, business meals, travelers who want a polished American brasserie format without committing to a narrow cuisine. Its wine recognition gives it a clearer reason to book than a generic central restaurant, especially when location matters as much as the meal.
About Monterey
Monterey American Brasserie is a New York City restaurant with a smart-casual dress code and hours that run Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM, Sunday closed. It also has Star Wine List recognition for 2026.
Choose it for confirmed practical details
The clearest details for Monterey American Brasserie are direct: it is in New York City, follows a smart-casual dress code, has evening hours Monday through Saturday, with weekday service beginning at 8 AM and Sunday closed. It also has Star Wine List recognition for 2026, which is a useful signal for guests who consider wine recognition when choosing a restaurant. For broader dining research, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, then compare based on the details that matter most for your plan.
Menu, price range, seating count, reservation policy, takeout or delivery information, dietary accommodations, a named chef should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before you book. If you are comparing Monterey American Brasserie with other New York City options such as Sushi Ann, Pomme Palais, VILLARD, Villard Restaurant, or DelBianco Italian Restaurant, focus on the confirmed basics first: timing, dress code, whether the restaurant fits the occasion.
New York City planning context
For planning purposes, keep Monterey American Brasserie in the New York City dining category without relying on neighborhood, address, or landmark assumptions. Its posted schedule makes it usable on weekdays and Saturdays, while Sunday is not listed as an operating day. The smart-casual dress code is also useful for guests deciding how polished the meal should feel.
For trip planning beyond the meal, pair restaurant research with Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, Our full New York City experiences guide. If you need another New York City dining option, compare Monterey American Brasserie with DelBianco Italian Restaurant, Pomme Palais, Sushi Ann, VILLARD, or Villard Restaurant based on your timing and occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- 37 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022
- Website
- montereyny.com
- Phone
- (212) 377-7171
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Monterey American Brasserie presents a warm, midtown take on California coastal restraint. The dining room's coastal blues and punctuating yellows and a generous scale give the space a measured, comfortable energy: carefully designed rather than flashy. The restaurant sits squarely in the brasserie tradition, balancing kitchen craft with an easygoing disposition, so the room feels neither precious nor purely utilitarian. In practice that means service and plating that read as considered, while the atmosphere encourages slowing down — a warm, classic brasserie sensibility set against Midtown's businesslike pulse.
Best For
Monterey is pitched to a mix of expense-account dinners and neighborhood regulars, making it a reliable choice for business dinners and celebratory meals as well as more casual nights out. Its brasserie format supports a range of party sizes: two-top date nights and larger tables for groups both feel at home in the expansive dining room. The balance between seriousness and accessibility suits occasions where you want solid cooking without ceremony — think tallied client meals, office gatherings, or a relaxed celebratory dinner in Midtown.
Ordering Tips
The menu leans on classic, well-executed brasserie plates, so let signature items guide your meal: the prime rib reads as a showpiece main, while barbecued prawns offer a brighter, coastal contrast. Truffle lasagna illustrates the kitchen's take on comfort with a crafted touch. Given the format — broader than a tasting counter but more considered than a grill — build a meal of one evocative main and a few shareable or vegetable-sided plates to sample the kitchen's range; the dishes are designed to reward straightforward ordering rather than elaborate substitutions.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and elegant with warm golden lighting, rosy sunset hues, and a sexy marble bar.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- prime rib
- barbecued prawns
- truffle lasagna
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sushi Ann, Sushi, Sushi
- VILLARD, Notable alternative
- Pomme Palais, Notable alternative
- Villard Restaurant, Notable alternative
- DelBianco Italian Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Midtown
Choose Monterey American Brasserie when the group needs range and a central New York City setting. Sushi Ann is the sharper pick if the night is specifically about sushi, but it is less useful for diners who want a broad brasserie-style menu. Monterey is the safer choice for mixed tastes; Sushi Ann is the better choice for a focused Japanese meal.
VILLARD and Villard Restaurant make sense for readers who want a hotel-dining feel and a more formal Midtown atmosphere. Monterey is the easier recommendation when the brief is a flexible meal rather than a room-led occasion. Pomme Palais is a better fit for a lighter stop or pastry-led plan, not a full brasserie dinner.
If Italian food is the priority, DelBianco Italian Restaurant gives the meal a clearer cuisine lane. Monterey wins for groups that have not agreed on a direction, especially when wine matters and the booking needs to stay close to Midtown offices, hotels, transit.
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Compare Monterey
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey American Brasserie | New York City | ; | No published awards |
| Sushi Ann | New York City | Sushi | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3922024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4182023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| VILLARD | New York City | No published awards | ; |
| Pomme Palais | New York City | No published awards | ; |
| Villard Restaurant | New York City | No published awards | ; |
| DelBianco Italian Restaurant | New York City | No published awards | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Monterey American Brasserie?
Monterey American Brasserie has a smart-casual dress code. Aim for polished, comfortable clothing appropriate for a New York City restaurant.
How far ahead should I book Monterey American Brasserie?
What is Monterey American Brasserie known for?
Monterey American Brasserie is a New York City restaurant with smart-casual dress, posted operating hours, Star Wine List recognition for 2026.
