The recently remodeled Mar Monte Hotel at 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, which is owned by Hyatt, has introduced two new dining options. Costa Kitchen & Bar offers a mix of coastal Italian cuisine and modern southern Californian fare, created by Executive Chef Nathan Lingle, in a setting that includes ocean views. The restaurant also maintains an extensive wine list. Café Lido—Italian for “shore”— lets you enjoy Mediterranean-style small plates and cocktails near the Mar Monte Hotel pool deck.
Top: Café Lido. Bottom: Costa Kitchen & Bar. Courtesy photos.
I am no interior designer, but the mishmash of style here does not sit well with me. I wish them well and perhaps others will love it.