Normally great. This time, the meal wasn't as on point. But it is still worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ryan Farber
Wet paella, no crisp. Way too much liquid. Soufflé was also underdone. We had a reservation for 8pm and last seating was at 830 so not sure why the kitchen decided they didn’t care much about our meal because we saw pictures of proper looking paella. Would not recommend - will not return. Money spent better elsewhere.
BobN
Wonderful Rack of Lamb and top notch Paella. The only suggestion is that the wait staff be more tuned in to whether the Paella can be shared. We asked if the dish was enough for two, and he said it was only for one . It was actually enough for three.
Romanten
Service was great, very attentive and kept our wine glasses at a proper level. Caesar salad could have had more cheese and more anchovy in the dressing; that's just me. I ordered medium rare filet mignon which was very tasty but cooked more than medium rare. I ate it cold the next day! We enjoyed our visit to this restaurant.
FabFoodie
I took my adult son there for his birthday celebration and the service was outstanding and he enjoyed all of the special touches that made our experience celebratory. The duck l'orange was melt-in-your mouth delicious and we unceremoniously favored the ice cream expresso dessert. So good. Grateful for a memorable evening!
kmc9
We had not been there very long time. We thought that the menu was nicely varied with many good choices, and in addition, they had a half dozen specials, including wild abalone, but the prices for that were quite high. My husband had the sweet breads, piccata style and they were, very good I had the paella and it was good but didn't have very much seafood in it maybe two mussels and two prawns and the sausage was and chicken were both on the dry side but the rice itself was quite tasty.
Adam
Everything we had was truly amazing. The calamari appetizer was the best I've ever had. The salmon was cooked perfectly, finally a place on the Monterey Peninsula that doesn't overcook the fish. And my partner had the lamb couscous, it was a great dish. Cannot wait to go back!
Gina Hinds
What a great restaurant for your client to take you to when you sell their house. Great atmosphere! Great food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Fandango, Surf & Turf
Dave Nunn
We had an awesome dinner, great service from beginning to end. Photo of our meals tells it all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rusty
Fandango has maintained its well-deserved reputation for many years. Our recent visit only reinforced our impression. This is a fine establishment that offers excellent food and service!
My wife & I went to Fandango for our Valentine's Dinner, WAS AMAZING, they had a Valentine's dinner special menu which we both did, we ordered filet mignon & Lobster, which also came with a wonderful spinach salad & after were desserts, we ordered the Raspberry Souffle & Chocolate Mouse. Was an amazing dinner.
Leweyg
The service and food were excellent. A wide choice of entrees, appetizers, salads, and desserts. Very good wine menu but modest choices if buying by glass. The area that we sat in was immediately off the front entrance to the left. It was a lovely room. A good choice for any special occasion or regular fine dining. From check-in to leaving the restaurant it was a very welcoming and enjoyable experience.
CherylW
I came to Monterey to celebrate my son and grandson's birthdays and Fandango was the only restaurant we wanted to celebrate. We are NEVER DISAPPOINTED and last night was no exception. Our quiet table, Carlos, our waiter and our meals perfect and amazing. The complimentary port after dinner for our birthdays was unexpected and delicious. We look forward to our next visit to Monterey and Fandango!
Scooter
We were celebrating a 75th birthday. There were 6 of us and we had a private room. The service was outstanding and we all lived our dinners and of course the Grand Manier soufflé. Fandango is consistently good! Been there many times.
Joanne Shriner-Somer
AMAZING. Great service, sensational food, fabulous location.
Normally great. This time, the meal wasn't as on point. But it is still worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wet paella, no crisp. Way too much liquid. Soufflé was also underdone. We had a reservation for 8pm and last seating was at 830 so not sure why the kitchen decided they didn’t care much about our meal because we saw pictures of proper looking paella. Would not recommend - will not return. Money spent better elsewhere.
Wonderful Rack of Lamb and top notch Paella. The only suggestion is that the wait staff be more tuned in to whether the Paella can be shared. We asked if the dish was enough for two, and he said it was only for one . It was actually enough for three.
Service was great, very attentive and kept our wine glasses at a proper level. Caesar salad could have had more cheese and more anchovy in the dressing; that's just me. I ordered medium rare filet mignon which was very tasty but cooked more than medium rare. I ate it cold the next day! We enjoyed our visit to this restaurant.
I took my adult son there for his birthday celebration and the service was outstanding and he enjoyed all of the special touches that made our experience celebratory. The duck l'orange was melt-in-your mouth delicious and we unceremoniously favored the ice cream expresso dessert. So good. Grateful for a memorable evening!
We had not been there very long time. We thought that the menu was nicely varied with many good choices, and in addition, they had a half dozen specials, including wild abalone, but the prices for that were quite high. My husband had the sweet breads, piccata style and they were, very good I had the paella and it was good but didn't have very much seafood in it maybe two mussels and two prawns and the sausage was and chicken were both on the dry side but the rice itself was quite tasty.
Everything we had was truly amazing. The calamari appetizer was the best I've ever had. The salmon was cooked perfectly, finally a place on the Monterey Peninsula that doesn't overcook the fish. And my partner had the lamb couscous, it was a great dish. Cannot wait to go back!
What a great restaurant for your client to take you to when you sell their house. Great atmosphere! Great food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Fandango, Surf & Turf
We had an awesome dinner, great service from beginning to end. Photo of our meals tells it all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fandango has maintained its well-deserved reputation for many years. Our recent visit only reinforced our impression. This is a fine establishment that offers excellent food and service!
Restaurantji Recommends
My wife & I went to Fandango for our Valentine's Dinner, WAS AMAZING, they had a Valentine's dinner special menu which we both did, we ordered filet mignon & Lobster, which also came with a wonderful spinach salad & after were desserts, we ordered the Raspberry Souffle & Chocolate Mouse. Was an amazing dinner.
The service and food were excellent. A wide choice of entrees, appetizers, salads, and desserts. Very good wine menu but modest choices if buying by glass. The area that we sat in was immediately off the front entrance to the left. It was a lovely room. A good choice for any special occasion or regular fine dining. From check-in to leaving the restaurant it was a very welcoming and enjoyable experience.
I came to Monterey to celebrate my son and grandson's birthdays and Fandango was the only restaurant we wanted to celebrate. We are NEVER DISAPPOINTED and last night was no exception. Our quiet table, Carlos, our waiter and our meals perfect and amazing. The complimentary port after dinner for our birthdays was unexpected and delicious. We look forward to our next visit to Monterey and Fandango!
We were celebrating a 75th birthday. There were 6 of us and we had a private room. The service was outstanding and we all lived our dinners and of course the Grand Manier soufflé. Fandango is consistently good! Been there many times.
AMAZING. Great service, sensational food, fabulous location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5