Domenico's on the Wharf

Food was awesome and the staff was very friendly and prompt. I highly recommend this restaurant if you’re ever in Monterey.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Found this gem randomly and I am so glad I did. The bartender was so nice and helpful. The fish tacos were amazing and exactly what I was looking for. All of the staff were so nice and attentive. An extra shoutout to the gentleman outside who was so nice and definitely the reason why I ended up going in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos

It was the best, our server and the food was off the hook

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have to say I was extremely disappointed in the mussels. It was the reason I wanted to come here in the first place. Unfortunately it was the most expensive thing we purchased but it was the least fulfilling. When I mentioned it to our server, he said mussels vary in sizes. Which I understand. But I’ve eaten mussels my entire life. I’ve seen small mussels in small shells. But I’ve never seen anything like this in giant shells.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Ordered the ribeye steak. Noticed a smell immediately after being served. Took three bites funny taste my wife tried it and said something's not right. Mashed potatoes were cold. Bread and service only thing that was good. Sardine factory a much better choice.

Thank you to the waiters for making the owner's treatment feel less awful. I wish I could have tipped you more.

My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” 4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

James 2

Excellent Attentive Service by wait staff. Provided top notch Food quality and presentation that is expected for the location.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Five stars for both service and atmosphere. I loved the location, the expansive windows, the seals, the pelicans, the seagulls. The entire wait staff was so kind and attentive. The food however was a bit lacking. The chowder bowl was an underwhelming portion, and the flavor didnt pop like I had hoped and didnt meet my expectations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

We arrived before another walk-in group, and both parties were waiting to be seated. When the host came to seat us, we politely asked if we could have a window table, since we wanted our baby to enjoy the ocean view and stay away from the open entrance area. The host told us that the window tables were reserved, so we were given a table near the entrance instead.

However, just moments later, the group that came after us — also walk-ins — were seated at one of those window tables. It felt very unfair and disappointing. We were looking forward to a pleasant family meal, but the way the host handled the seating left a negative impression. We hope the restaurant ensures fair treatment for all guests

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Clam chowder did not taste fresh.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Price for tine clam chowder is like for medium in all the places around. Don't buy it here, don't make the same mistake.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

If I could whisk their chef away and hide them in my kitchen forever… I’d do it with a grin and a lifetime of leftovers. Consider this a friendly threat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

King crab ravioli was awesome the sauce was so good but the price was about 40 dollars

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Hello,
We visited your restaurant on October 8, 2025, around 12 PM. We ordered two nonalcoholic cocktails, but what we received was just orange juice mixed with water — and it tasted bitter. We asked to replace it with Sprite, but the Sprite you brought was also diluted with water.
Then, we found a piece of squid shell and a bone in our food. The clam chowder was completely dry, and I don't understand how that could cost $25.
My friend ordered salmon, but it had no flavor, was burned, and was swimming in oil. The oysters looked and tasted strange, as if they were not fresh, and the seafood pasta had raw squid in it.
If you charge such prices for this kind of food, please explain. Thank you for ruining my day.

Beautiful, delicious, and amazing service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5