Montauk

Love love loved this new “it” place to go in the Redondo Rivera! The owner Lavae has created an upscale and awesome space and the sommelier, Jason, is incredibly insightful! From the oysters to the entrees, it is all amazing. We ate the bar with the charming and delightful Erika! The caviar “bumps” were worth the price ! We missed the jazz club experience, but hopefully next time! VictorB

I dined at Montauk on the second night of their soft opening. We were a party of four and were warmly greeted by the Assistant General Manager who introduced us to our waitstaff. We were dutifully attended by a doting and attentive staff who were very polite and knowledgeable about the menu. The cocktails were not only delicious but a visual work of art. We tried 4 different appetizers and 4 main courses. The duck carpaccio appetizer was my favorite…delicate…subtle flavors and delightful mouthfeel. The NY Strip was delicious! It was perhaps one the best steaks I’ve had. It compares favorably with those I have had at some of the famous national steakhouse chains. The menu was fairly priced, in fact I was surprised at how reasonable the tab was! We will definitely return!!!

I was invited to Montauk’s soft opening and was excited to try it out! The patio is nice with heated lamps, and the food did not disappoint—Farmer’s Market Tart , Chilean Sea Bass, and Mushroom Tagliatelle were all flavorful and generous. That said, a few service hiccups stood out. When I asked for water, I was offered Evian ($10!) without being told it wasn’t complimentary—regular tap water must be specifically requested. There were also some mix-ups with the soft-opening discount (30%), which took a few tries to fix. Other tables weren’t offered Evian, so clarity here would help. Overall, food and ambiance are strong, but service still has room to improve. Montauk has great potential, and I hope the team smooths out these small bumps soon.

A Stunning Debut for Montauk Montauk! I’ll admit, I was a little skeptical that Montauk could live up to the buzz, but it absolutely did, and then some. We dined on their second night open, fully expecting a few soft-opening hiccups. Instead, the experience was seamless. Our reservation was for outdoor seating, but the team graciously accommodated our request to move indoors. From start to finish, Hector, Easton, and Chariff were phenomenal! They were attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in creating an exceptional dining experience. Between four of us, we sampled several dishes, and not one disappointed. The presentation was beautiful, but the real star was the flavor, there were so many creative and unexpected combinations. The standout appetizer for me was the Seafood Hum

Highly recommend reservations. They target being reservations only. The interior is a classy New England feel that was codesigned with Ralph Lauren's team. The dining area is cozy and even the seats at the bar are by reservation only. The outside is comfortable with heaters. We had the duck carpacio and enjoyed the seafood options as well. The bartender was friendly and all the servers were quick to help.