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Manta Rey Restaurant


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4.0 of 5 stars 19 ratings
19 ratings
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4 of 5 stars
Grecofan   19 contributions
GB
Nov 5, 2009

Our guide book said to avoid eating in San Simeon, but our hotel (The Morgan) recommended it and had 10% off entrees coupons on reception so we tried The Manta Ray for dinner after taking a look at the menu. This is only a small place and it took a while for staff behind the bar to notice and seat... more

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4 of 5 stars
Wataugagal   25 contributions
Butler, TN
Oct 4, 2009

We dined here for dinner the only night we were in San Simeon. Food was excellent but prices a bit hight. more

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3 of 5 stars
PamSco   21 contributions
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Sep 28, 2009

The Morgan Hotel where very very keen to recommend this restaurant as the best in the area, going as far as warning us off the neighbouring mexican. We had a "nice enough" meal. However, it took c20 mins to take our drinks order and another 10 for them to come - I think 30 mins is too long to sit... more

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5 of 5 stars
Brassius   1 contribution
Toronto
Aug 29, 2009

Listen to the negative reviews at your own peril. This is a great restaurant, with solid service. The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable, not what you'd expect from a restaurant attached to a motel. The presentation of the food was also surprisingly good. The halibut and seabass are recommendations. One of the best meals of our trip, and went to... more

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5 of 5 stars
A&A_F-L   26 contributions
Peterborough, England
Apr 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

With all due respect to Quality Inn guests you just don't expect the restaurant attached to a QI motel to be this good. But this was the best meal we had in 2 1/2 weeks in the US. Best for many a week anywhere come to that. Both of our main dishes (Manta Rey saute and Calamari Steak) were just... more

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2 of 5 stars
luvmygringo   10 contributions
san diego
Mar 11, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

goshh...we eat here, because its cross the street from the morgan,(where we stay )and the office employee highly recommended this restaurant to us. BIG MISTAKE...expensive..$53 for "crabby crab cake", braed clam chowder that hardly has chowder in it and walnut raspberry salad w steak..i couldnt bite the walnut..it is so hard. the next morning we have lovely breakfast at Cavallier... more

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5 of 5 stars
travelingfoolCA   1 contribution
CA
Jan 12, 2009

My family makes it a point at least once a year, to visit miguel (the owner) and his staff. The food is always excillent. We have tried different iteams on the menu and it has never been disappointing. We drive two hours each way just to eat at this restaurant. We have even made it a point to have get... more

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1 of 5 stars
daytripper1108   2 contributions
Oak Shores, Lake Nacimiento
Dec 17, 2008

We had planned a special evening with another couple and picked the Manta Rey due to high ratings. Not only was the food poorly prepared but the prices were not consistent with the portions. I ordered soup and salad - the salad wasn't fresh or crisp and the dressing (Ranch) bland. The soup was okay but a very small cup.... more

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3 of 5 stars
Travel4funBurbank_CA   11 contributions
Burbank, CA
Nov 26, 2008

I stayed at The Morgan and they recommended eating here and even gave us a 10% coupon for our meal. So we went. The clam chowder was EXCELLENT. My crusted sea bass was good but not worth $20 dollars. My spouse had the salmon which he did not like at all. I have to say that the service was great.... more

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4 of 5 stars
melinla   9 contributions
Los Angeles
Aug 7, 2008

This is a very small restaurant in the heart of San Simeon opposite the Orchid Inn. I had the Sandabs for dinner and they were amazing! Nice intimate dining area but had to wait a little for a table. Would recommend. more

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Manta Rey Restaurant Address

9240 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA 93452
Tel: 805-924-1032
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.