Monet's - Exeter

Great little wine bar. Nice wine and food choices. Wished we were more hungry when we went. The lavender brie appetizer is delightful as was the crème brûlée. W... read more Great little wine bar. Nice wine and food choices. Wished we were more hungry when we went. The lavender brie appetizer is delightful as was the crème brûlée. We would definitely be regulars if we lived near this little gem.

By far the best European restaurant I’ve eaten at in the US. And that’s coming from a European. read more By far the best European restaurant I’ve eaten at in the US. And that’s coming from a European.

Monet's is amazing. The service is always great. We like to dress up and it makes the little place seem way more fancy. The live music is nice, not too loud and... read more Monet's is amazing. The service is always great. We like to dress up and it makes the little place seem way more fancy. The live music is nice, not too loud and always just the right vibe.

Monet’s has a cozy neighborhood feel. The sound of a jazz musician playing standards on clarinet added to the appeal. The staff were friendly and helpful. We we... read more Monet’s has a cozy neighborhood feel. The sound of a jazz musician playing standards on clarinet added to the appeal. The staff were friendly and helpful. We were offered multiple small tastes of the owners’ favorite wines from lesser known boutique wineries. And the opportunity to pair with our lobster appetizer and the chicken cordon bleu. The homemade bread was crisp and tender. The risotto was sublime. The wine regions conversation with Jennifer was elucidating. We only need a personal helicopter to return often from our home in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Merci! Merci!

Boring and not tasty food for such a wonderful ambiance. Everything was heavy. The linguini was drowing in tasteless butternut squash sauce. Salmon was overbake... read more Boring and not tasty food for such a wonderful ambiance. Everything was heavy. The linguini was drowing in tasteless butternut squash sauce. Salmon was overbaked. Burger perhaps the classic would’ve been better. Definitely avoid brie and peach add ons. And to make matters worse they charge more than the best restaurants in LA.