Whaling Station Steakhouse Info
Amenities
Service options
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Curbside pickup
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
Popular for
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Happy hour drinks
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Happy hour food
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Hard liquor
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Wine
Dining options
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Cozy
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Historic
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Romantic
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Trendy
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Upscale
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
Planning
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Reservations required
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Dinner reservations recommended
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Parking
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Valet parking
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best WLM Reviews
I will start off with the host being accommodating even though we didn't have reservations, thank you young kind lady!
Food presentation was phenomenal how they bring you the real cuts of steak ???? on a platter to provide visual aid for the pickings, loved ???? it!
The server was very polite and had the best boundaries for coming around and not forcing anything upon us.
Enjoyed the appetizers, am very much so an appetizer person.
Highly recommend the Rockefeller if you like oysters!
Prime rib egg rolls were definitely different but pulled it off.
The clam chowder was amazing with
the compliment bread ???? which was so soft and had crispy crust which made even that much better to eat it with!!!!
The porterhouse ???? Steak for ✌️was so soft and the all the flavor is on the outside. Gotta love it medium rare. Aged for 21 day I believe, they'll let you know during presentation. Will mention that the middle of steak was more tender then tasteful.
Ended the night with a canoli which was light and delicious ????
Beautiful place and great decor!
What a great experience! If you are in Monterey, this is THE best place for a wonderful dinner. The service was excellent (thank you Alex!). Everyone was attentive and caring.
The food was fantastic. Great steaks, sides and appetizers.
Location is perfect! Right in the middle of town!
When I come back, this will be my first stop for a great meal!
This spot has some good food. The steak was amazing. It was cooked perfectly and was very juicy. The prawns were so good I wanted to drink the butter sauce when I finished. The twice baked potato was a little lumpy. I would come here again.
I wanted to give this place 3.5 stars but couldn't figure out how lol. I made a reservation based on a recommendation from a friend and also after reviewing the menu. We walked in and waited idk 5 mins before someone walked over to acknowledge us and seat us. Lots of people looked out way but none of them walked over. We were finally seated and after looking through the menu we ordered our appetizers and food. When I asked for the pork chop the waiter looked at me like I was crazy. I said ummm the one on your menu on the website. She looked at me again perplexed. I pulled it up on my phone and showed it to her. She told me, uhhhh yes that is only for thanksgiving. I specifically made a reservation to the restaurant based on the menu online. It's a steak AND chops place. But no chops... I ordered the chicken the gf a steak and we order the table tossed Cesar. Whelp, it was not taken tossed and instead just came to the table not properly chopped. The pieces were way too large. The grilled oyster 2 of the 4 my gf said we're not edible. She spit them out. The scallops were great. The chicken I ordered was dry and gf enjoyed her steak a lot. She gave the place 4 stars based on the service 3.5 on food. Almost forgot the clam chowder was amazing.
Unfortunately we almost left right after we walked in do to the atrocious smell that was some type of sewer or drain problem. We finally asked to be moved and stood the course. The hostess was not welcoming and a bit snobby. I think she needs to understand that people who can afford to eat there look all different ways and we were a bit offended after a long day in Monterey and surrounding.
The waiters were however very pleasant and seemed to be professional and attentive. The meat was a bit under seasoned but tasted fine and the spinach and potatoes tasted well also.
Apps were good, drinks were fine.
A little.overpriced considering, pretty basic flavor, and the apparent attempt at taking the bottle of drain enzyme or other odor repellent out the door in front of patrons.
Whale Station offers an exceptional dining experience with a warm, rustic ambiance perfect for any occasion. The service is exemplary, with knowledgeable and attentive staff ensuring a smooth dining experience. The steaks are cooked to perfection, accompanied by impressive sides like truffle fries and creamy mashed potatoes. The extensive wine list and expertly crafted cocktails perfectly complement the meal. Overall, Whale Station delivers top-notch service, exquisite food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Service was great, and we ordered a lot as seen by picture of receipt. I couldn’t cut my filet with a spoon as advertised but the steaks were cooked to perfection and just needed a bit of added salt. Peppercorn sauce was essentially a gravy reduction thickened but not much peppercorn. Blue cheese butter was delicious! Oysters we had as an appetizer were spoiled. We had a shell and it literally coated our mouth with fishyness I had to stop gagging. We cook with fish sauce and make seafood often, and this was just awful. They said they would refund these oysters (it was still on our bill and we didn’t catch it until we left). Now my lobster….it was $150 for the filet and lobster and how can you screw up lobster? Well, The Whaling Station over cooked and over boiled so bad that I could spread my lobster with a knife and when eating it, it tasted like mushy ash. That lobster must have gone bad and they thought cooking the hell out of it would help, but it didn’t. Don’t order seafood here, even if it’s steak and lobster. Steaks were okay, but for the price I have had way better.
Oscar was our server. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. He anticipated our needs as dinner service went on. The drinks were great. Food was delicious and also dessert.y wife and I had the porterhouse for two. It was like butter. Tender, juicy, and so full of flavor.
Wasn't very busy people were trickling in. Would definitely recommend this place if you are considering a steakhouse.
Quick Facts About Whaling Station Steakhouse
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 04:30 AM - 09:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 04:30 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 04:30 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 04:30 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 04:30 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Saturday | 04:30 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Sunday | 04:30 AM - 09:00 PM |
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