Maligne

Visiting the Central Coast for the first time, we decided to try Maligne since it was one of Seaside’s best rated restaurants. We love trying new places and are generally not picky eaters. The atmosphere was beautiful, but unfortunately the service was quite disappointing. Our server checked in on us maybe three times the entire evening and never asked if we wanted another drink or a water refill. The food was good and we enjoyed everything, but nothing really stood out as great. The service definitely took away from the experience. The oysters were very fresh and the grilled scallops were cooked perfectly. They also had a clarified margarita on the cocktail menu that was delicious.

Every dish was a delight! Weekend trip to Monterey to do some whale watching with the fam…. Looking for a nice dinner place, found a table for 5 in this restaurant. Turned out to be a memorable meal! The whole branzinho a la poivre was the best we have ever eaten. The appetizers, especially the beets, were fantastic. The yams were quite a surprise - smoky and flavorful. The lamb was succulent and tender, with an amazing sauce, the thickness of the slices were just right. Scallops and clams also had a wonderful flavor. We almost licked the plates off. Even the desserts were thoughtfully made! I think we might just have to visit again, even if it’s a couple of hours from the Bay Area. Kudos to the chef!

The restaurant has a very cozy space with atmosphere of art, which makes me surprised. Seafood is very fresh and steak is tender and delicious. The green vegetables which recommended by the staff is also amazing. Even the dessert, nice and warm staff told us that it is popular because of not so sweet. Really know the taste of dessert for Asian people

We had dined at this restaurant twice last year and really loved it tonight. It was just my husband and I. The prawns were a little slimy, and the housemaid aïoli tasted basically just like mayonnaise, I asked if they had cocktail sauce and they did not, The ribeye was tasty, but it took a really long time to get to the table. They served the broccolini we had ordered to accompany the ribeye, but it came out way ahead of the ribeye and came out cold. The steak tartar was very good, hoping it was just an off night

I was genuinely shocked. It might have been an off night. The last time we were here (July 2025) it felt warm, welcoming, and amazing. Tonight, Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. The menu made no sense. Why were the scallops cut in half? It was incredibly salty. The entire night I felt like my partner and I shouldn't be there. The cocktails were absolutely amazing. The polenta was wonderful. They forgot part of my order and knocked off some of the bill. That was nice. But it was very disappointing. People laughing at cell phone videos on the line while I'm dropping what amounts to quite a bit for me. Just a very disappointing experience.