Destination-worthy modern European cooking with a natural-wine bent and a split personality (intimate dining room upstairs, lively wine bar below), excellent food and service but a funky wine list and premium prices will not suit everyone.
Montrose exemplifies grade A standards through exceptional food quality and outstanding service attentiveness that consistently deliver refined, creative dining. Execution shows occasional variation in desserts and saucing, and seating comfort varies by zone, preventing the highest tier, but knowledgeable staff and strong destination appeal position it among the region's finest modern European establishments.
One caveat: Natural wine emphasis may not appeal to classic palates; by-the-glass options can feel limited and pricey