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Best place in town for a solid cocktail. Devon knows the classics & their selection of rotating seasonal cocktails always leave you curious for the next.
Food is good, with only a few misses over the years (from my experience) that said, the salad with maple miso vinaigrette never disappoints.
Prices are a bit high on both the beverages as well as the food, and wait times can vary anywhere from 10 minutes to 45 depending on how busy the restaurant is.
… moreTrisha Letourneau
A must when visiting Orcas Island, Matia Kitchen and Lounge is fantastical playful culinary adventure. Founded by Chef Avery Adams, Matia reaches beyond farm to table, this sustainable restaurant creates a warm inviting and elegant atmosphere leaving behind snobbery. My husband I and were way under dressed because we’d been hiking around Moran State Park, yet, we were warmly welcomed and seated immediately in the lounge. Right away we got the sense we were in for a treat, something special. Not recognizing either of the two whit wine options, I asked our server which was closer to a Pinot Grigio or the dryer of the two, she responded, “let’s let your pallet decide,” and brought over both bottles to taste. Wow, great start. I recently adopted a GF diet, so my options were limited. So let’s get to the food. . . We started w/ local Judd Cove Oysters, they were cleaned free of sand and presented beautifully. My husband ordered the herb gnocchi and while the portion was small and they were a little doughy in the center, based on the flavor profile with the fresh chèvre (soft goat cheese) and summer squash he gives it a thumbs up. I ordered the
Skagit Tomatoes, Spiced Peanut Butter, Chili Crisp, Matia Furikake, Rice Milk Sorbet, it was OMG good! My husband and I practically licked my plate clean, I mean the melody of flavors just dance across the palette. We look forward to returning and try one of their craft cocktails. A wonderful experience.
… moreMarie Smith
We dined here at the community table. Would love to go back for the 10 course tasting, but this was phenomenal. Everything we got was delicious, and we had good conversation with people at our table. They have a lot of options if you are gluten-free or dairy free. Service was great, and the cocktail menu was interesting and delicious.
… moreWannabe Worldschoolers
What a lovely surprise to see the transformation from Roses bakery to Monti’s restaurant. The ambiance is incredible, food is delicious, and the service was attentive. Our only feedback is that the there should be an even number of croquettes for sharing, either 2 or 4, the dessert could have been a lesser serving, and the servers should have more comprehension of their wine list. (Our server was fantastic and allowed us to try different wines to be sure to get the right one) Everything was truly fantastic!
… morePatrick Rivera
We were seated at the drinks-only “bar” area while waiting for a table to be available. Ironically, the bar is in the dining area and the kitchen is in the drinks-only section. We ordered drinks and it took 30 mins for the drinks to be served and we were already moved to the dining area. There’s not a lot of food options to choose from and everything is overpriced. I ended up ordering the lamb meatballs and it looks appetizing. I just wished it tasted as good as it looked. It was very salty. Not overseasoned, just salty.
… moreEvangeline Nelson
We walked in on a Sunday night and they sat us right away with no reservation. My partner is vegan and they happily modified the menu. The homemade butter with flaky salt that came with the sourdough was to die for. They have an extensive wine and spirit menu with plenty of na options. I had the spaghetti with lamb and my girlfriend had the rigatoni with summer seasonal veggies. They were both delicious. The vibe was moody and romantic. Can’t wait to go again next time we visit.
… moreRichard Offhaus
Absolutely stellar experience at Monti while visiting Orcas Island 7/30. Hostess and wait staff were extremely accommodating while we were on the wait list and once we were seated. Food and ambience we’re on point as well, we will definitely return next time we are in the area!
Note that when we visited the city was repaving the main street outside; there was plenty of parking on the side street directly to the north of the restaurant.
… moreDani Tuchman
We had a lovely meal at Monti. Everything from the wine to dessert was delicious. Some highlights were the short rib ragu (that sauce is to die for, perfectly Roman and nostalgic for fresh Italian dishes), the octopus appetizer (rustic, simple in flavor but perfectly cooked), and the tiramisu (some of the best if not the best I’ve had). At the end, we made a special request and the server was able to accommodate—so thank you! The hospitality really shines through. Modern but not cold, intimate while not overly-so, the interior is an inviting and comfortable space for all. We went on the third day, and if it’s THAT good now, it’ll be talked about by many on and off the island soon enough. Thank you Monti staff!
… moreLJ C
Amazing new gem on Orcas. Beautiful atmosphere. Lovely wait staff (Grace) was so helpful. Wish I had more time to spend there and enjoy. My quick meal was very memorable. Crisp white wine, radish salad and mussels that were cooked to perfection. The homemade bread. The music. It was all magical.
… moreChef Parsi
We had a lovely dinner at Monti’s . The food and service were excellent. We had a custom menu for our family. I’m still dreaming about the tiramisu and the butterscotch pudding!
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