Abalonetti Bar and Grill

4.2

535 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views
Dog-friendly

Abalonetti Bar and Grill is one of the original restaurants on Monterey's Historic Fisherman's Wharf. Famous for Monterey calamari, we now feature more than 20 different preparations from local squid processed in-house. With ample ocean views, the Wharf's largest waterfront pet-friendly patio, a full bar, cocktail menu and local wine list, Abalonetti has been a favorite of locals for decades, providing a fun and casual waterfront dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 373-1851
Website
https://abalonetti.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
For more information about our group dining, visit: https://abalonetti.com/private-dining

Location
57 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940
Neighborhood
Monterey
Cross street
Del Monte Ave
Parking details
Large waterfront parking lot near entrance to the Wharf.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 535 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monterey / Carmel
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Abalonetti Bar and Grill on Monterey's Wharf offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful and attentive service." Regular patrons praise the "amazing clams and linguine" and commend the "best Monterey calamari tacos on the planet." With dog-friendly outdoor seating and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a must-visit spot.

535 Reviews

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Lisa
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience. Waiter was very friendly and knew the menu very well. Food was flavorful and served quickly. Calamari was great. Ordered 2 baskets for a party of 6 it was just enough. We all tried different menu items and they were all great no complaints at all. Clam chowder was nice and thick.
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James
Sacramento
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful wharf restaurant with friendly staff and great menu.
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Terri
Tahoe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful meal here. Food was freshly prepared. Service was outstanding with super friendly staff. Love this place!
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Christine
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Swordfish entree was very disappointing and was not presented as described on the menu. Executive chef should take a closer look at how to prepare this dish or remove it from the menu entirely. A large pool of marinara, an indescribable white sauce on top and unevenly cooked vegetables. Not a great birthday dinner.
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Kathleen
San Antonio
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cioppino and squid Siciliano! We started with raw oysters and clam chowder, which was some of the best we've had. Even the iced tea was great!
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Michael
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, and service was fantastic also. I brought my family here on a Saturday afternoon, and we had a wonderful experience! The calamari was perfetto! All of us 5 thoroughly enjoyed what we ordered. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a high quality, reasonably priced restaurant on Monterey’s Wharf. Thank you, all!
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Julie
Central Coast
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The bartender seemed to be bothered and disinterested because we had asked for extra ice. The food was bland and just not as expected. Overall just not the best meal we had for our first night of vacation.
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Ron
Seattle
60 reviews
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Fun and good place to eat on the wharf. Waitress was nice and helpful but did not know much about the wine selections. Seafood fresh but not seasoned to perfection.
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D K
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Abalone was not fresh. Waitress was very nice. Nice ambience. Very noisy
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been coming here for decades. Never disappoints.The Marty’s Special was as delicious as ever!
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FAQs

Abalonetti Bar and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 373-1851.

Abalonetti Bar and Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 535 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

57 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

Cross street
Del Monte Ave
Neighborhood
Monterey
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Large waterfront parking lot near entrance to the Wharf.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://abalonetti.com/
Phone number
(831) 373-1851
Private party facilities
For more information about our group dining, visit: https://abalonetti.com/private-dining

Abalonetti Bar and Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Calamari Tacos

Calamari Sandwich

Calamari & Chips

Menu

What 535 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Abalonetti Bar and Grill restaurant rated?

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