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Linguini Isabella  - Old Fisherman's Grotto, Monterey, CA

Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.8
4.8
1687 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Nestled on the historic Fisherman's Wharf, overlooking the picturesque Monterey Harbor, Old Fisherman’s Grotto is a must-visit dining destination. Renowned worldwide for its exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and charming ambiance, the Grotto offers a culinary experience like no other. Our menu showcases fresh seafood sourced sustainably, USDA prime beef, and an extensive wine selection with over 200 choices recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine. With a commitment to providing an intimate dining atmosphere, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for excessive noise levels, ensuring a pleasant experience for all our guests. We kindly ask patrons to keep noise levels moderate to respect others' dining experiences.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 375-4604
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Ponce
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Cross Street
    Scott Street
  • Parking details
    Details: Public parking adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf<br /><br />Additional Details: no highchairs, booster seats or strollers.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,687 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Fisherman's Grotto offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing seafood dishes" and "beautiful views" of the ocean. It's a favorite for special occasions, with patrons appreciating the "romantic ambiance" and personal touches like a complimentary rose.

1,687 Reviews
  1. Ashlee

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone who worked for the restaurant made for an amazing experience from check in to the final moments when we were given roses. Food and drinks were great, I ordered the Cuddle fish drink which was delicious along with a cup of clam chowder and the Captains plate. Everything was delicious and the service was outstanding!!! Thank you for a great night!

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  2. Tammy

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We come to this restaurant every time we come to Pacific Grove and this was our worst experience yet. The food was not the quality we are used to and the whole experience was just not what we are used to. We looked forward to this night (Our Wedding Anniversary Dinner) for months but were super disappointed. Probably won’t go back in the future.

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  3. David

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fisherman’s Grotto never disappoints. I’m local and have been going there for over 40 years! It’s one of our top favourite restaurants!

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  4. DeFranklin

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first visit to Fishermen Grotto was amazing. The ambience was lovely, historic structure was a treat. The food was absolutely delicious. . The only thing was a complete surprise was a bowl of clam chowder was so huge ! A large bowl shell is served and it was way too much.its a meal not a before dinner soup. If you order the bowl share it with everyone at your table, it’s that big!!! This place is the spot.. loved it.. Service was superb

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  5. Andrew

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I stayed a week in Monterey and tried several restaurants, we found ourselves back at The Old Fisherman’s Grotto 3 times this trip. If you’re a fan of seafood this is great place to try a variety of amazing dishes that don’t disappoint. The food, ambience and beautiful view make this place special.

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  6. Rachel

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Angel was a fantastic server. He made our anniversary dinner so special! The fish was so fresh and everything was so delicious. We were glad to have a reservation as there was a long wait on for a Friday night.

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  7. Sarah

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious seafood! Quite a few "locally caught" options. The service was exceptional!

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  8. Robert

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were both amazing. On the pricier side, but the quality matched the price.

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  9. Andrew

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, window seat with a beautiful view of the ocean. My wife and I enjoyed our dinner and dessert.

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  10. Gary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and food was very good. The dessert tray was beautiful and yummy, we were happily surprised.

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Old Fisherman's Grotto is rated 4.8 stars by 1687 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Old Fisherman's Grotto

39 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Scott Street
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Details: Public parking adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf<br /><br />Additional Details: no highchairs, booster seats or strollers.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Ponce
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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