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

Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.7
4.7
1619 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 26 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 1,619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Fisherman's Grotto offers "the best clam chowder" on the Monterey Wharf, complemented by an exceptional dining experience. Guests rave about the "great service" provided by attentive staff like Iman and Pablo. The restaurant's "beautiful views" and diverse menu, including seafood and steak, make it a must-visit.

1,619 Reviews
  1. Maggie

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our GoTo for great food, friendly professional service, and cozy atmosphere. Great location on Wharf 1.

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  2. ROBERT

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Make drunk sat behind us. Kept using the “F” word.

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  3. Phil

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and atmosphere. Old school charm. 70s decor but very charming and we had a blast. Clam chowder is amazing. We split the captains plate and pear and Gorgonzola salad which were both great.

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  4. Joseph

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, Chris Shake’s Old Fisherman’s Grotto was a fabulous experience tonight. The ambiance was warm and inviting with other diners obviously enjoying their meals as well. The noise level was minimal yet most tables had guests. The service was impeccable. Our meals were presented beautifully and every bite enjoyable. Thank you Chris for maintaining such a high standard for the finest dining in Monterey County! Your restaurant again deserves being selected #1.

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  5. Karin

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service was great! Always a great time

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  6. Susan

    San Francisco

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and delicious food. We are never disappointed eating at the Grotto. The best restaurant on the Wharf.

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  7. Paul Downing

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best food and service around. 2d visit and won't be the last! The service was impeccable, the extra mile was added by honoring us with a Veterans flag, coin, and complimentary appetizer. The food was superb and atmosphere was relaxed, homey, and inviting. If you get an opportunity, make a reservation and be prepared to be spoiled and feel like a valued customer!

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  8. Marilyn

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is a reason this restaurant has stood the test of time over decades of operation. They know how to cook what is coming fresh out of the ocean and our salmon and diver scallops were cooked to perfection. Great wine list including a wide selection of half bottles which is nice when one diner prefers red and the other white. Service was just the right amount of attention and you can tell this is a seasoned and well-trained staff. Old school ambience and great views of the bay. We were fortunate to be seated upstairs where I think more small parties are seated. It was great. Reservations recommended for the best experience. You won’t regret it.

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  9. Joy

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made reservations and requested a window seat. We had a nice table at the window in the corner. Perfect! I special ordered their halibut since I didn’t want the panko breading, and it turned out so delicious. Fresh organic veges were delicious too; sweet potatoes with maple syrup were a little too sweet for me. Sweet potatoes don’t need a sweetener. Great ambiance! Would go there again!

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  10. James

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a reservation, but had to wait a half hour before we were seated. We were not pleased with the bread that was served before our dinner, as the crust was very hard.

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Old Fisherman's Grotto is rated 4.7 stars by 1619 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 26 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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