Abalonetti Bar and Grill

Cute, family type restaurant. Food was IK...not great. We went there because we wanted the grilled sardines. They didn't have them. I get it. They are not available right now. But, if that's the case, they should either take them off the menu or tell people when get come in. Anyway...we regrouped and had the wood fire grilled oysters, steamed clams and a sear salad with crab meat. Everything was pretty average. I ordered a draft beer that I had to send back. It was flat. My boyfriend had a very mediocre margarita. Service was fine. Overall...I would say.....meh....you could skip this one. There are many better restaurants in Monterey.

One of the best clam chowders I have EVER had! Would definitely have it again!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had an amazing experience, the food was delicious, I had fish and chips and the fish was fresh and the fries were crispy and delicious 🤤 there’s delicious veggie options! The waiter Mr Z (Zenón) was very nice, friendly, attentive and funny! ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Six of us dined at Abslonrtti for a celebration lunch. The food (fish & chips, shrimp & chips, calamari tacos, and clam chowder) was delicious! The service was fantastic! I will definitely dine there again, and again.

Great food & experience!

Joe was the best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Although, I have not dined here yet as a mother of a small child I will be coming here the next time I’m in Monterey! Old fisherman’s grotto has a nasty sign about children, but this establishment seems so warm, welcoming, and friendly! Definitely a restaurant I look forward to visiting soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Outdoor dining, fast and friendly service, reasonable prices for a tourist area. We went for a late lunch and it was fantastic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious! I loved eating in the open-air seating, it had a great view of the beach. The food was perfectly cooked. Friendly staff, great ambience. A perfect wharf dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was a little chilly. I noticed they had all the doors open. But the service and food were top! We come every time we are in town! Calamari is the Best !!!!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Captain's Platter Fried, Chowder

We recently visit Northern California. We ate at 7 restaurants. Five were outstanding or excellent. Abalonetti was by far the worst. Neither food nor service we at an acceptable level

The food and service here is wonderful

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was bland, cocktail was horrible (sent back for wine), and service was poor. Server did not check on us between getting drinks and getting food and did not check on us after getting food once. When we were finished, the busser brought a box out and we waited 10 min to see server again to pay. It was not busy whatsoever - we will not return.

My reservation was not honored. I received confirmation notices via OpenTable and responded to them. When I arrived after a round of golf, there was a wedding party in the restaurant. My wife and her friend arrived right on time, but we all had to leave and find another place to eat. The staff seemed surprised that we had a reservation.

Came early on a busy Daturday. The food and service was fantastic. Sat outside and ambiance was lovely. Watched the seals playing the bay while enjoying fish and chips!

Loved the abalone! The flash fried calamari was cooked to perfection and the waiter was one of the best in customer service!