Monet's Wine Bistro

Had an amazing time. First time @ Monet & first time in Exeter. The ravioli w/ lobster sauce was incredible. Paired with the perfect Einstok Icelandic beer. Lastly the owner & our waitress Katy were exceptional, warm & had the best smiles ever. Can't wait to come back.

Rhiannon Chae

Really good food and drinks! Love the atmosphere! (Is kinda hot inside tho during summer). Very friendly owner! I like that she makes a presence and comes over and asks how you are!

erika ampaya

Amazing experience at Monet's ! We were a party of 5 and I ordered the ravioli medley, flank steak raclette, steak panini and the smothered baked brie with cherries. Everything was filled with flavor and freshly prepared. The dessert of lavender cheesecake was a perfect ending. Highly recommend reservations.

Reviewer cheffe

Fantastic atmosphere – a live jazz clarinet player, soft twinkle lights, tasty food, and so much more! There’s a great selection of wines and other drinks. I tried the camemberg burger, which was delicious.

M S

Love this hidden gem.. Eveything I ordered was super delicious and service was excellent. Definitely will be back. Baked Brie and Pear, a cup of Wild Mushroom with Brie and Chocolate Berry Salad... We even had all the yummy desserts to go.. Lavender Cheesecake, Jack Daniels Chocolate Pecan Tart, Chocolate Banana Crepe and Apple Tart.. 😋

Elicia Cano

Great atmosphere, but very small place. Small patio seating outside that offers views of downtown Exeter. Staff was very nice, food was amazing! GET THE CHEESECAKE. Pictures: Caprese Appetizer Mushroom ravioli with pesto sauce and salmon Lavender cheesecake Drink: Hibiscus rose with champagne

Jaja C

Amazing vibes - live jazz clarinet player, twinkle lights, delicious eats and more! If you enjoy wine, there’s an extensive wine and drinks list! I enjoyed the fig burger and we loved hearing people’s birthdays being celebrated through live jazz.

Daniel Morales

First time there to eat...it lived up to the hype everyone created! Food was amazing, our host was friendly and welcoming, and had a nice atmosphere!

Lulu Taylor

THE BEST PLACE EVER!!! Every time I come here the staff is wonderful the ambiance is amazing, it’s just like a little cafe in France. Don’t get me started on the food! They use such a variety and mixture of flavors it through a you into food heaven. And bets of all… it’s not that expensive. Now I’m not a drinker but I’ve heard that the wine is truly delightful 😋

John Lwin

Friendly staff. Wow the lavender brie was wonderful and they gave us extra bread when we run out! The lavender cocktail was superb as well. They owner has a portrait on the wall and she actively buses tables. See if you can spot her. Portrait was made 20+ years and she has not aged a day! Must be the red wine 🤣

Lilia Bejarano

Went with family on Friday night and absolutely loved the atmosphere and the food was absolutely superb! Totally recommend this small bistro oh and don't forget the cocktail they are Great.

Philip Von Wrede

Had an amazing time. First time @ Monet & first time in Exeter. The ravioli w/ lobster sauce was incredible. Paired with the perfect Einstok Icelandic beer. Lastly the owner & our waitress Katy were exceptional, warm & had the best smiles ever. Can't wait to come back.

Best food you can find in the valley! We love the owner too. I loved the seared salmon and the raspberry tart. Even the starter salad was so exciting.

Wonderful find in a small town in California. If you are visiting the national parks it is a very nice restaurant with delicious food. A bit upscale and will not disappoint. The owner Jennifer is a delight. Make sure you get dessert.

One of the most delightfully surprising meals I’ve ever had. Came straight from Sequoia looking for a nourishing dinner - genuinely a wonderfully made set of dishes. Five stars for sure

Our first time trying this hidden gem. I wish there was a way to give 100 stars. Everything about Monet's was perfection. The ambiance transports you to a little Cafe in France. The service was amazing, the food was amazing, the live music was amazing, the prices were amazing. We had a glass of red, a chocolate espresso martini, baked brie, bacon brie burger, lobster stuffed portobello, almond raspberry tart , cappuccino. Everything was perfection. Can not praise it enough. New favorite place. A must try' even if yu have to drive to get here. So worth it. Make a reservation now.

Had dinner here with my sister last night and it exceed all of my expectations. To find fine dining like this in a town this tiny is truly a diamond in the rough. A small, quiet, and intimate setting, the food was absolutely incredible, and the service was first class. The head chef, Tommy, even came out to our table to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Fantastic experience, I'll definitely be back.

A very warm and inviting atmosphere, the food is always 10/10. The clarinetist that plays there on occasion is such a delight, he’s been playing there for many years it’s a real treat to listen to. The service and wine offerings are always exceptional. It is pricey, but if fine dining is your thing, it will surely be a great dining experience. Located in adorable downtown of Exeter!

Mike Wahlstrom

Had dinner here with my sister last night and it exceed all of my expectations. To find fine dining like this in a town this tiny is truly a diamond in the rough. A small, quiet, and intimate setting, the food was absolutely incredible, and the service was first class. The head chef, Tommy, even came out to our table to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Fantastic experience, I'll definitely be back.

AlltheGlam CentralValley

A very warm and inviting atmosphere, the food is always 10/10. The clarinetist that plays there on occasion is such a delight, he’s been playing there for many years it’s a real treat to listen to. The service and wine offerings are always exceptional. It is pricey, but if fine dining is your thing, it will surely be a great dining experience. Located in adorable downtown of Exeter!

Avie Walker

Best food you can find in the valley! We love the owner too. I loved the seared salmon and the raspberry tart. Even the starter salad was so exciting.

SunThao

Food was delicious and service was very nice. Small place but very cozy & intimate. Good place for a date night.

Ashwin Swamy

One of the most delightfully surprising meals I’ve ever had. Came straight from Sequoia looking for a nourishing dinner - genuinely a wonderfully made set of dishes. Five stars for sure

Lisa Gunning

Wonderful find in a small town in California. If you are visiting the national parks it is a very nice restaurant with delicious food. A bit upscale and will not disappoint. The owner Jennifer is a delight. Make sure you get dessert.

Fantastic food, friendly service and cozy environment. It is a bit small and the music was a little too loud, but sitting in the back room helped. I appreciated the slow service because it gave us time to talk and sip our wine. It was a nice, relaxing and enjoyable evening. I will certainly be returning. Well worth the money.

Joshua Vaughn

Fantastic food, friendly service and cozy environment. It is a bit small and the music was a little too loud, but sitting in the back room helped. I appreciated the slow service because it gave us time to talk and sip our wine. It was a nice, relaxing and enjoyable evening. I will certainly be returning. Well worth the money.

The ambience is super nice. The live music is nice and their dessert was really good. I had the salted caramel chocolate tart. The food was ok. I had the butternut gnocchi and it was fine I also added chicken for 9 dollars more but you only get like 4 pieces of small sliced chicken breast. My dad and boyfriend had the flank steak and honestly for almost 40 dollars this meal is just not worth it. It’s not a lot of food and you will still be hungry afterwards.

BM Alysse

The ambience is super nice. The live music is nice and their dessert was really good. I had the salted caramel chocolate tart. The food was ok. I had the butternut gnocchi and it was fine I also added chicken for 9 dollars more but you only get like 4 pieces of small sliced chicken breast. My dad and boyfriend had the flank steak and honestly for almost 40 dollars this meal is just not worth it. It’s not a lot of food and you will still be hungry afterwards.

Had reservations.. owner said table would be ready in a few minutes. After 25 minute wait, was informed that she made a "mistake". She gave our table to a group of women who she appeared to know who had just walked in.. they had no wait. Only response from her was "my mistake". We left and fortunately La Fayette across the street was open and seated us immediately and their food was great! Will never go back to Monets.

c s

Had reservations.. owner said table would be ready in a few minutes. After 25 minute wait, was informed that she made a "mistake". She gave our table to a group of women who she appeared to know who had just walked in.. they had no wait. Only response from her was "my mistake". We left and fortunately La Fayette across the street was open and seated us immediately and their food was great! Will never go back to Monets.