Amazing food, great service, unforgettable experience.
Paul Goodling
Tourist spot. Wait staff were so nice but atmosphere and food are what you would expect in a high traffic tourist area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
ISOPAV TRADING
Overpriced for the food quality. Lobster tails were hard and chewy, I expected more for a $65 plate. Clam chowder and fresh oysters were good. Small dining area and very smokey from the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
Barbara H.
very high priced, meal was just a little above average but not worth the price. What really irritates me is that I was there in october and they must have lost the receipt or something and all the sudden it comes on my February bill.I should dispute the charge but I am an honest person and pay it as I was there, not only once but twice on 2 different days, how does that happen. I will tell you what I will never return there or recomment it again!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Taisia Lepina
I didn’t understand menu, it’s looks like The guys took several types of seafood and created menu items at one price, then created another item, but removed 1-2 seafood and changed the price. We ordered oysters and ahi poke. Poke was spicy than need. Also, I asked to bring me a sip of wine to try, but they forgot about me, I reminded them twice. Different waiters always came, I don’t understand why this moment was not organized. Finally, I got my wine) it was not included to check, perhaps it was the most pleasant moment of this dinner. The room is small, the smells from the kitchen are immediately absorbed into hair and clothes, it is unpleasant. And, we were lucky, we were sitting with a marina view.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Black Pearl Platter with Clam Chowder
Alisia Leon
Lobster roll was the worst we’ve ever had. I could tell most people were enjoying their food but it was not for us. Even the side was disappointing… plating was beautiful though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Cande Cortez
Snapper fish had a weird taste to it . It was brought out to me way too fast . I know fish takes at least 15-20 minutes to cook for the size fillet I was served . Salad was not fresh . Bread was way over buttered. I was sick all night after my meal .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Taylor Lowinger
By far the best clam chowder I've ever had. Excellent service and all the seafood is fresh and delicious. I also got the ahi tuna poke bowl and it was amazing. 10/10 recommend and will come back the next time I come to Monterey!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
Luis Godoy
Tourist trap/ avoid at all cost. Food is disgusting and overpriced. The salad I received was horrible. Only way I can describe it is trash salad. The lobster roll has very little meat/ more like lobster salad.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Thomas G
The service was really good even though the place was packed. We had a nice view of the boats and dock. The food was really good and tasted fresh. They aren't lying about the clam chowder. Literally the best I've ever had. Get the clam chowder in the bread bowl
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Pearl Platter with Clam Chowder, Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
Best Clam Chowder in Fishermans Wharf. It's creamy and hearty with lots of flavor. We really enjoyed every plate!!!! From the artichoke and calamari appetizer, to the different salads and coconut shrimp.
Don't forget to order desserts! They always have a tray of options like key lime pie, cheesecakes, chocolate cake, and creme brulee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
Zach Younger
I had oysters on the half shell and the specialty clam bake. The clam bake was incredible. Chowder with crab, baked with cheesiness!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Elizabeth Rea
Our favorite place to get clam chowder when we're in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
Robert Moore
The employees were amazing as soon as my cup of soda was empty they walked up and refilled it without me even asking and they were very nice
Amazing food, great service, unforgettable experience.
Tourist spot. Wait staff were so nice but atmosphere and food are what you would expect in a high traffic tourist area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Overpriced for the food quality. Lobster tails were hard and chewy, I expected more for a $65 plate. Clam chowder and fresh oysters were good. Small dining area and very smokey from the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
very high priced, meal was just a little above average but not worth the price. What really irritates me is that I was there in october and they must have lost the receipt or something and all the sudden it comes on my February bill.I should dispute the charge but I am an honest person and pay it as I was there, not only once but twice on 2 different days, how does that happen. I will tell you what I will never return there or recomment it again!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
I didn’t understand menu, it’s looks like The guys took several types of seafood and created menu items at one price, then created another item, but removed 1-2 seafood and changed the price. We ordered oysters and ahi poke. Poke was spicy than need. Also, I asked to bring me a sip of wine to try, but they forgot about me, I reminded them twice. Different waiters always came, I don’t understand why this moment was not organized. Finally, I got my wine) it was not included to check, perhaps it was the most pleasant moment of this dinner. The room is small, the smells from the kitchen are immediately absorbed into hair and clothes, it is unpleasant. And, we were lucky, we were sitting with a marina view.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Black Pearl Platter with Clam Chowder
Lobster roll was the worst we’ve ever had. I could tell most people were enjoying their food but it was not for us. Even the side was disappointing… plating was beautiful though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Snapper fish had a weird taste to it . It was brought out to me way too fast . I know fish takes at least 15-20 minutes to cook for the size fillet I was served . Salad was not fresh . Bread was way over buttered. I was sick all night after my meal .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
By far the best clam chowder I've ever had. Excellent service and all the seafood is fresh and delicious. I also got the ahi tuna poke bowl and it was amazing. 10/10 recommend and will come back the next time I come to Monterey!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
Tourist trap/ avoid at all cost. Food is disgusting and overpriced. The salad I received was horrible. Only way I can describe it is trash salad. The lobster roll has very little meat/ more like lobster salad.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The service was really good even though the place was packed. We had a nice view of the boats and dock. The food was really good and tasted fresh. They aren't lying about the clam chowder. Literally the best I've ever had. Get the clam chowder in the bread bowl
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Pearl Platter with Clam Chowder, Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
Restaurantji Recommends
Best Clam Chowder in Fishermans Wharf. It's creamy and hearty with lots of flavor. We really enjoyed every plate!!!! From the artichoke and calamari appetizer, to the different salads and coconut shrimp.
Don't forget to order desserts! They always have a tray of options like key lime pie, cheesecakes, chocolate cake, and creme brulee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
I had oysters on the half shell and the specialty clam bake. The clam bake was incredible. Chowder with crab, baked with cheesiness!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Our favorite place to get clam chowder when we're in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Old Fisherman's Grotto Famous Clam Chowder
The employees were amazing as soon as my cup of soda was empty they walked up and refilled it without me even asking and they were very nice
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimps
I recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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