Great view, great wines, tasty cheeses, good service, good prices. I really enjoyed myself, sitting by the window overlooking the water. Given the location I thought the prices were more than reasonable, which allowed me to try more wine than I assumed my budget would allow. The atmosphere was very relaxing. Recommended stop for wine and cheese lovers.

My Fiance and I visited for his birthday dinner, and the experience was amazing! First of all, you cant beat the view. Right up on the ocean and you can see sail boats, sea otters, and whales in the distance! They had great local wines available and the food was tasty too. We had the flatbread, dungeness crab dip, shrimp and grits, and a charcuterie board. They have a great selection of cheeses and the small plates didnt fail.

We went here to kill time before an escape room reservation and I’m so glad we did. Such a great experience!! Friendly staff and amazing views. They have several wine and beer flight options which they have a 30% off deal if you buy all the wines from your flight. I had the not too dry flight because i like sweeter wine and absolutely loved it and ended up buying all 3. Nachos were pretty good and my family said the clam chowder was good as well. 10/10 would go again if in monterey.

What an awesome experience...Ocean front, watching sea otters, whales, the seagulls what an incredible time for my 30th birthday! The charcuterie board was on point, dungeness crab dip was high quality, shrimp and grits were the best Ive EVER had! The flatbread pizza was crisp and fresh! Flights of wine? Who doesnt love that especially with diverse options. My fiance and I will be returning when we get married in Carmel for our wedding in July. Thank you A taste of Monterey for phenomenal food and great wine with a breath taking view. You made my weekend!

We love the view of this place! The wine is okay... they do have a few good ones depending on what you like. We had the crab dip recently and it was fantastic!

Came up here with my favorite uncle, probably because he doesn’t drink and I knew I was going to need a designated driver back home. This was right before COVID-19 and its restrictions. Peacefully we watched the ocean water make waves to the beautiful sound of music and conversation that we were having. Having A bad day? A luncheon with friends? A date? This is definitely the place.Clearing your mind and having great conversation over a glass, or bottle of a local cabernet. All paired well with a great charcuterie and cheese offering.Try finding stillness during theses difficult times. Wave politely to the people nearby.I’ll be back soon!🤎KD

Lovely place to enjoying it truly recommend it.

Beautifull place and good wine

Reserved this last-minute and loved it. I’m in town visiting a sibling and we wanted a private, intimate spot for dinner. The location and view is incredible and the food was so good. Loved the wine as well. The service was incredibly kind and very quick- I even broke a wine glass on accident and they were super nice about it. Really looking forward to coming back here again.

The service was EXCELLENT!!! Great cheeses & flights of wine. Lovely place & coming back tomorrow during the day for the beautiful Pacific view!!! I highly recommend it! To buy the bottles & cheeses are very reasonable!!!

Breathtaking view, quiet atmosphere, fantastic wine. We stopped in here after eating to wait out traffic and this ended being our favorite place of the day! The wine flights are a great way to try something new. The staff is knowledgeable and incredibly friendly.

No employees in masks, mediocre wines in overpriced flights, spotty food (a decent Margherita flatbread but a remarkably lousy, and soggy??, tri-tip panino), and great views. But that latter is of course easy to come by along the waterfront in Monterey. Save your time and money for someplace where they care enough to take basic steps to protect their guests, even if they dont care about themselves. Had really been looking forward to this place and it was a huge disappointment. Oh, and zero chance of getting a Chardonnay thats not oaky and buttery. Good times.

Loved the wine and cheese tasting! The clam chowder was also very good. Perfect ambiance with great food and views. Our server was very friendly and the food arrived quickly, but we never felt rushed to eat fast and leave. Definitely the highlight of our stopover in Monterey; a great place to take a friend or a date. We had the pleasure of being entertained by an otter dining on clams, and a group of sea lions passing by from our ocean view.

Absolutely sublime experience sipping local wines and enjoying delicious food whilst looking out over the bay with a live theatre of sea otters, pelicans and gulls. Seriously memorable place.

Good selection of regional Wines and very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Great views over looking the ocean and people kayaking love the interior lights perfect for a day to unwind . Food and wine service were the quickest I received in cannery row restaurants

Great food, hidden away from the small cannery shops.

Stunning viewDelicious wineYummy foodI had the Not Too Dry Flight& the Santa Lucia Tri Tip paniniYum!

What an absolute treat. Get lost here what a happy surprise. Amazing view and great service asking with yummy food!

Just amazing. Great food: very sophisticated taste and creative recipes that work! The atmosphere couldnt be better. Staff were very friendly and easy going. The view and setting are obviously amazing too!

Amazing view, good wine, yummy food!

Delicious wines and friendly staff. I definitely recommend.

The wait for a window table was only 20 mins. The views and wine flights were great!

Had a flight of local craft beer and warm bacon wrapped dates stuffed with bleu cheese, drizzled with a basalmic reduction. So amazing. It all paired beautifully with the view of the bay. Such a great place to spend time visitng with my wife.

*** Brief Overview ***Great views, great ambiance, decent wine, flavorful cheeses. Get some great company and this place is fantastic to relax and enjoy sipping on some wine.*** A More Detailed Review ***Came here with the fam, four of us, and was seated immediately next to the windows with a great waterview of the Monterey coast! Our server was great in helping us out with the menu because we were some wine tasting noobs.Oh yeah, if you are simply here for wine tasting, you stand at the bar area. If you are here for the food as well, you get to sit down and enjoy the view, and thats what we did.We ended up getting three flights of wine, all red. Paired it with some cheese recommendations from the server and was good to go. The wine to me, honestly, since I am not a connoisseur, was all decent to me. The cheese however was great. We got a goat cheese, jack cheese, and this last one called the Buzzed Bee (??). The Buzzed Bee was my favorite. It had a light smokey coating on the outside and it was creamy on the inside. They also paid the cheeses with either some jam, sun-dried tomatoes, and also some crackers. It was fantastic.We had a great time just sipping on wine relaxing and eating some cheese and enjoying the view. I would definitely come back here if I were ever in Monterey again.With an order of a flight, you can get $5 off a bottle purchase if that bottle is more than $30.We also ordered a beer flight which consisted of three local breweries, pretty good!*** Misc Info ***•Located within this plaza thing, on the second floor. Use the stairs if you can, you cant miss the entrance•Accepts card•You can either look for street parking, or there are flat rate parking garages for about $15/day

Amazing place for wine and small plates while looking out the ocean.

Gorgeous views, scrumptious food that pairs nicely with the wine, and an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff. We learned more about wine along with our dining experience. Jacob is a fantastic server.

Delicious wine with a peaceful view of the bay. Food was average but we would go back again for the wine.

Great tasting with generous pours and excellent wines with a breathtaking view. They also have incredible chicken nachos!

Great selection of wines and tasty sides. Beautiful Oceanside views. Cozy lounge and excellent servers.

Great wines and yummy food! Custom service is outstanding!!

Nice wine, killer view.

Absolutely breathtaking views and a wonderful atmosphere. Really gives you a sight of the beauty that Monterey has to offer. The wine flights are great and offer a unique variety of California wine. I had the rose flight and it was wonderful. Highly recommend stopping in if you’re in Monterey and love wine.

Good view, good view, good food!! Will be back again.

Great place for wine and small plates! Sampled wine and good food while watching the sea otters play- cant beat that!!!

Amazing views, hummus is on point, and delicious wine paired with great service. What else could you ask for?

Excellent food, wine and service with a beautiful view.

Good service, great wines.

I came here because I bought a Groupon experience ($33) for two wine flights and a plate of cheese. My friend and I ordered, on top of that, the Monterey Crab dip and Viva Italia Flatbread Pizza. We had a great view of the ocean, the food was super delicious, our waiter was extremely helpful with tips on what wine to try first and which pairing of the cheese plate to try. I left extremely full.You cant go wrong with wine, cheese, and ocean view.

What an excellent experience... Terrific wines tastings, super views and friendly staff... What more could you ask for

Great stop for wine tasting or a glass. The snacks are killer!! Try the Bleu cheese stuffed dates!!! OMG! The staff is lovely and the view ... well what can I say!! Definitely will be back when I have company again!!!

Fancy Place, Tasty Food, Excellent Lava Cake

Our little hideout to chill with a bottle of red while watching seagulls flying to and fro, people kayaking, sailing, awesome set up.

Great selection at very reasonable pricesAmazing viewGood selection of on the food menu

Wine tasting & beer, beautiful view of the Pacific ocean and very good appetizers to go with the wine and beer. A good resting spot if you’re on the busy Cannery Row. Great location for celebrations!

Pretty good wine selection and quiet relaxed atmosphere. And that view is amazing.

A great view of the ocean! Prices are very reasonable.

Great view for wine tasting, good selection of wines. $20 per tasting, which can be applied to a purchase of 3 bottles.

Fantastic view and great food! I was surprised that the price was so low but the portion sizes are smaller so it makes sense.

Such a great view. The window by the ocean is always really cool. My wife and I had a groupon for this place and it gave us 2 wine tastings paired with cheese plate. Very cool stuff. I want to go back because I love all the things we do in Monterey. Work has got us so busy we have not had time to go anywhere lately. Soon this place is on our list again.

Awesome service and views

Amazing wine with awesome food pairing

Great view. Great local wine selection. Tasty and interesting food. Amazing staff! Whats not to like?

We werent even acknowledged upon entering and waiting to be seated. Customer service was poor,food was good although the flat bread pizza crust needed to be cooked longer. We went for a tasting for two people,the woman behind the wine bar was very friendly and accommodating. The view is great.

Great view with good food and wine

The greatest place in Monterey to grab a glass of wine and take in the ocean views. If you need a casual date spot then look no further. The appetizers are well thought out too. Amazing place to sit and look over the seals and otters below.

What a fun place! Its a beauty view right over the water. The bar tender knew so much about the wines he pour us and we even saw some dolphins while tasting!

Lovely bay view. Cozy. Friendly staff. Ok food choices. Perfect spot to sit in club chairs and watch the seaside, surfers, sailboats or just the waves. Wine helps set the mood.

My wife and I are members here and simply love it. The kitchen offerings are good and at a reasonable price. The staff is always exceptionally courteous and of course, the wine selection is spectacular. What really makes this place so special, though, are the massive windows that offer a great view of the bay in a quiet setting, just off the noisy cannery row.

This is a hidden gem! Cut through the touist trap of cannery row and have a relaxing wine tasting overlooking the Monterey bay. Look for otters in the kelp and watch for whales and seals out the window.

Excellent location. Very friendly staff. Nice view of the bay. Plenty of good wines to sample. Had a glass and ate after our tasting. We always stop here when we come from Pasadena

Ive gone to this place many times for the view and the atmosphere. The waiters and the bar staff are just wonderful. If I could give one suggestion, it would be to have a different hostess who doesnt open up with you dont get seated, we sit you... have you been here before? She left my boyfriend speechless... then when he finally said yes weve been here before, many times. Responding with well, weve changed our rules. No apology for her tone or the way it came out...I will still continue to come back, I love everything about this place despite this one poor encounter with the front hostess

Excellent wines and service! Scott the bartender knowledgeable and great personality. Fantastic view and do not pass up for truly great wines indigenous to the Monterey county area. Great comfortable seating as well as a large standing room only tasting bar. Retail as well for wines to take home, I purchased a Joyce Reisling that was very enjoyable, that I look forward to opening soon. Elevator access, so dont let the stairs scare you off if thats an issue. This is an essential Cannery Row stop if youre into great wines!

My boyfriend and I came to Monterey, and wanted to enjoy the view while sipping on some wine to relax.We initially made a reservation for later in the day, but had a change in plans and came in a little earlier. They were nice enough to accommodate us, and even let us wait around a little bit so wed get the window seat that we had wanted.The dining area is smaller than I had expected, with ~7 tables along the window (approximately 4 couch tables that seats 2 people, and 3 proper tables that can seat 4 people). They also had ~4 tables away from the window with less optimal view, as well as a small bar area.My boyfriend ordered a flight and I just had a glass, both felt like it was more or less the same amount of wine. We also placed an order of crab cakes to share. The crab cakes were amazing, as with my glass of wine!It is a very relaxing way to spend an afternoon, I believe we were there for ~2 hours. Its right in the heart of Canery row also, perfect for a light stroll before or afterwards!

Good food, wine by the glass over-priced. Great view. Great service.

Enjoyable atmosphere. Gorgeous views. Extensive wine options. Staff are engaging and kind.

What a delightful way to spend a Tuesday afternoon. Oscar as delightful and guided me aptly through the wine and food menus. Breath taking view. Tasty food. Great local wines.

When i was a kid we couldnt afford to go places to enjoy and have fun. So every chance i get we go some where new. Being able to do that is a blessing so i love sharing with other people to let them see what i see.

Favorite place to go as a local after work to enjoy my weekly tasting included with my wine club membership. Love that the wine list rotates. Amazing view. Must visit if you love wine. Discounts available on Groupon!

The service here is super slow. Once you order everyone disappears. Youre lucky if you look around and see one employee at any given time. Our server was no existent. Took a good half hour to get our check and us standing up to leave for them to run our card. Food was decent but nothing to write home about. I would avoid. View is nice.

Hands down top 3 best places to come and enjoy a great meal and great atmosphere

Cute place with a great view! The wine tasting and cheese platter was very good. Our waiter Oscar was fantastic friendly and knowledgeable of the wine selection. Will def come back!!!

Great views. Good prices. The 2 wines we tried were nothing special.

Great food, Great views

The view cant be beat while you taste reasonably priced wine or you are tasting the wine flights. We had light bites that were delicios, solmon on crustini and the olive and nut plate

The space was nice. Thw view was amazing and the food was good! The wine selection was on point with many varieties.

The view is wonderful. Food is very good. Sharing plates are perfect for a small group. Anmust visit for a relaxing break from the crowds.

Excellent views, great staff and service was awesome. Food and wine were great. Definitely going to visit again!

Great wine tasting menu at a very reasonable price. Friendly staff and delicious food... Get the chicken nachos

Place in the middle of tourist traps, but it is definitely worth it. It is $15 to try 5 distant wines--all from Monterey county. Amazing view, and just great vibes

Wonderful views, great local wine, friendly service. Would certainly recommend to friends.

Food was tasty and the wine was delicious. Bartender was really helpful with picking out wine and made it an enjoyable experience.

Great place to enjoy wine with the bay out the window. Food is good. They dont serve coffee or hot tea however.

Only good thing about this place was the view. We were ignored by the staff for maybe 5-10 minutes before we got service. That should of been enough notice for me to turn around but we continued on. The wine was terrible and the brie they served was extremely bland. I would not go back nor would I recommend going.

Well done. Excellent choices and severs very knowledgeable.

Great views, wines, & cheeses!

I give A Taste of Monterey a huge two thumbs up. 👍🏻👍🏻

Beautiful location and a relaxing atmosphere. Great wines!!

We went here on a Groupon offer, and we had a blast. We tried two different flights of wine. If you dont know what a flight is, its a few glasses of wine served together as a tasting. Each of those wines has a theme in common (like red, white, etc.) The bacon-wrapped figs with blue cheese were amazing. The price was a bit high, but hey, its a winery on Cannery Row. You need to know that going into it.

Amazing view. The shop portion is great for local gifts...wine related and food related. The kitchen is small, but everything is delicious!

Did some wine tasting and bought a couple bottles. It wasnt busy, the gentleman there was attentive and friendly. Overall great experience and great wine.

Wine selection with groupon was limited. The service was nit the best. We had to go up and ask for our check. Everyone disappears for sone time to the back room. The only thing this place has good was the view. We saw seals and lots of otters swimming by.

Knowing we were going to spend the day in Monterey, we got a Groupon to try out A Taste of Monterey after checking out some of the reviews and pictures here on Yelp.Arriving at the beginning of the opening hour, there were not too many customers while we were there, making our visit here more peaceful and relaxing. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the view from one of the tables seated by the window is very picturesque.After mentioning the Groupon to our host, she seemed to only be offering a select few tastings from their menu. Having remembered some Yelp reviews mentioning the flight tastings they had with their Groupon and not seeing those ones among the few selections she pointed out, I verified with her that it was only the few on one page that was offered with the Groupon. She then clarified that we could try options on other pages as well. Im not sure if she intentionally meant to mislead us in the first place, but I did feel skeptical of her.We tried the sparkling wine flight and the chardonnay flight; the cheese board paired with the wines were delicious!Overall, even though I do not feel the service was as pleasant as it could or should be, we enjoyed our wine flights and the cheese board along with the view. After spending a lot of time on the go both prior to and after our stop here, it was nice to take a bit of a break from constantly being on the move that weekend and busyness of life in general to sample some wine.

A lil sparking rose and a chefs choice charcuterie board. So happy. Great views and an easy vibe. Bypass the tourist traps surrounding it for a nice quiet corner and relax with someone special.

I love this spot!t husband and I did some wine tastings and got the brussel sprout appetizer and a flat bread pizza. The wine was good and the food was tasty!

Good wine and good food. The view of the water is wonderful too!

We miss Jacob!!!! :( Wine is great along with the dishes. Hope they bring Jacob back.

Amazing healthy food, great service and all of that with an ocean view

Great place to have a glass of wine.This place has amazing views of the bay, and a relaxing environment. The food menu is very good as well, cant go wrong with the crab artichoke dip.

The quality of wine and service is not satisfactory. I enjoyed this place in the past, unfortunately it will no longer be a place I will visit. Prices are too high and not worth it. Tourist trap