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Fandango, Pacific Grove, CA

Fandango

4.7
4.7
3867 Reviews
$31 to $50
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
A favorite among Fandango regulars is the succulent Rack of Lamb; other menu items include Fresh Seafood, a variety of pastas, delicious and exotic Mediterranean dishes such as paella and Couscous, and a tempting selection of excellent steaks. Several daily specialties are also available.

Desserts we offer, Souffle, Profiteroles, Chocolate Mousse

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, French, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:45 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 372-3456
  • Website
    http://www.fandangorestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Pierre Bain
  • Private party facilities
    Fandango Restaurant, located in the heart of Pacific Grove, stands for a heritage of good taste ,craftsmanship of award winning cuisine and 25 years of tradition. We are back in business. We are open for dinner ( only ) seven days a week
  • Location
    223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Cross street
    Lighthouse Avenue
  • Parking details
    Next to the restaurant is a public lot with 100 spaces.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop is half block away
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Corkage fee for wines: Bottle $40, Magnum $50

Hors d'Oeuvres

  • Tapas$15.95

    Assortment of appetizers in the Spanish tradition

    • Melon con Prosciutto di Parma$12.95

      Imported Italian ham

      • House Cured Salmon$14.95

        Red onion & capers

        • Caviar

          Russian Platinum 000

          • A.Q.

        • Six Escargot$16.25

          Garlic, herbs and butter

          • Calamari$15.95

            Breaded, sauteed, sliced, lemon butter sauce

            • Sanddabs$15.95

              Sauteed, lemon butter sauce

              • Fandango Soup$10.95

                • Onion Soup Gratinee$13.95

                  Traditional baked French onion soup

                  Salads

                  • Assorted Greens$11.50

                    Vinaigrette

                    • Hearts of Palm$11.95

                      Ginger sesame seed dressing

                      • Spinach Mimosa$11.95

                        Chopped bacon & grated hard boiled egg

                        • Caesar Salad$12.95

                          Caesar for one, parmesan gruyere dressing

                          • Goat Cheese Salad$17.95

                            Beets with greens and local farmer baked goat cheese

                            • Chicken Salad Oriental$23.95

                              Grilled sliced chicken breast, garden greens, almonds, ginger sesame dressing

                              Main Course Selections

                              served with accompaniment

                              • 1/2 Lb Allen Brothers Hamburger & Fries$23.75

                                Served on a bun with traditional garnish

                                • Steak Frites$34.75

                                  • Filet Mignon & Scampi$58.75

                                    • 7 oz Filet Mignon$49.95

                                      Center cut filet, green peppercorn cognac sauce

                                      • 12 oz New York Steak$48.95

                                        Grilled, Café de Paris butter

                                        • Double Lamb Chops$39.95

                                          Two double chops, grilled with herbs

                                          • Chicken Capri$29.95

                                            Thinly sliced, sauteed, lemon butter suace

                                            • Paella Fandango$39.50

                                              Saffron rice, seafood, spicy sausage, chicken, peas, bell pepper

                                              • Calamari Steak$28.95

                                                Breaded, sauteed, sliced, lemon butter sauce

                                                • Filet of Sanddabs$29.95

                                                  Sauteed, lemon butter sauce

                                                  • Salmon Filet$38.50

                                                    Grilled, Café de Paris butter

                                                    • Duck a l'Orange$39.75

                                                      Roasted breast, classic bitter orange sauce

                                                      • Veal Piccata$39.25

                                                        Milk fed veal, thinly sliced, lemon butter & capers

                                                        • Osso Buco Fandango$42.95

                                                          Shank braised in veal stock, Madeira & tomato over Saffron rice or pasta

                                                          • Short Ribs$42.95

                                                            6 hour slow braised in cabernet wine with root vegetables

                                                            • Couscous Lamb Shank Algerois$42.95

                                                              Semolina, lamb and vegetable stew, North African spices & harrisa

                                                              • Cassoulet Maison$36.25

                                                                • Calf Liver & Onions$35.95

                                                                  • Sweetbread Picatta$42.75

                                                                    • Canneloni Nicoise$29.50

                                                                      Rolled with spinach, veal, ham, cheese & tomato

                                                                      • Salmon Pappardelle$32.95

                                                                        Fresh salmon, tossed with a ribbon pasta, white wine, sun dried tomato & cream

                                                                        • Pasta Puttanesca$28.75

                                                                          Diced tomato, capers, garlic, basil, olives, olive oil

                                                                          • Spaghetti Siracusa$32.75

                                                                            Ground Italian sausage & beef, tomato sauce with Parmesan

                                                                            • Tortellini Maison$29.75

                                                                              Fresh pasta filled with cheese, basil cream sauce

                                                                              Specialties

                                                                              Your waiter will describe to you today's choice of specialties

                                                                              • Fresh Scallops

                                                                                • Wild Abalone

                                                                                  • Dover Sole

                                                                                    • Cold Water Lobster Tail

                                                                                      • Rack of Lamb

                                                                                        • Scampi

                                                                                          • Surf & Turf

                                                                                            • Grand Marnier Souffle

                                                                                              Last updated: September 7, 2022

                                                                                              What 3,867 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
                                                                                              • 4.7Food
                                                                                              • 4.8Service
                                                                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                              • 4.4Value

                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                              Loved For

                                                                                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                                                                                Best Ambiance

                                                                                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                                                                                Good for special occasions

                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                              Fandango offers a delightful dining experience in a charming, old-school setting reminiscent of a French farmhouse. Guests love the "excellent cuisine," "enormous menu," and "attentive service." Highlights include delicious sand dabs, rack of lamb, and Grand Marnier soufflé. Perfect for special occasions, its cozy atmosphere and dedicated staff make it a Pacific Grove favorite.

                                                                                              3,867 Reviews

                                                                                              1. Lupe

                                                                                                Sacramento

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Ambiance is lovely, food and service were wonderful! We were celebrating our anniversary and were treated to an amazing dessert. Our favorite restaurant in Pacific Grove.

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                                                                                              2. Marilynn

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                40 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                40 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                The menu includes many delectable choices, and of course for you foodies there is the rack of lamb, abalone, and lobster. The meals always start out with all-you-can-eat complementary fresh bread and olives. It is truly a favorite restaurant among the locals. Our waiter, Pedro, made our dining experience even more special.

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                                                                                              3. ErinD

                                                                                                Central Coast

                                                                                                16 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                16 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                We were celebrating my son’s 16th birthday. Fandango made it a very memorable evening. Our food was amazing and the service was top notch! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!

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                                                                                              4. Cherri

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                We had a wonderful server tonight, Carlos. We had a Great table in front of the fireplace. It was our 44th wedding anniversary. They decorated our table with steamers . The food was delicious! It was a perfect evening. The host was very kind and, made sure everything was perfect.

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                                                                                              5. Bridget

                                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Charming and quaint atmosphere and fabulous service, very good meal.

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                                                                                              6. Emily

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                I had such a wonderful experience celebrating my birthday here. The food was as exceptional as the service. Truly a great place for a special dinner that will leave you feeling oh so full and satisfied.

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                                                                                              7. Bruce

                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                Central Coast

                                                                                                75 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                75 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on January 16, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Fabulous meal Delicious wine Wonderful ambiance Just lovely

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                                                                                              8. Byron

                                                                                                Portland

                                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on January 10, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                Just average food in a quaint but charming bistro.

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                                                                                              9. merrie

                                                                                                Central Coast

                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on January 10, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary. Everything was absolutely wonderful. Thank you for making our day so wonderful. We go there every year to celebrate. :-)

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                                                                                              10. Phyllis

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on January 6, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                A classic, festive, special place to dine. Loved the weathered wood shingle and the colorful holiday lights adorning the building. Old school menu which I found refreshing. We enjoyed the calamari steak, the sand dabs, and shared a Grand Marnier souffle. There were several birthday celebrations at the restaurant the Sunday night we dined. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. I especially loved the buttery goodness of my sand dabs. Also my hearts of palm salad wit the ginger sesame dressing was very good. Grand Marnier souffle was lovely. There is nothing hipster about this restaurant, and that's why I enjoyed it.

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                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                              Fandango offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 372-3456.

                                                                                              Fandango is rated 4.7 stars by 3867 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                              Make a reservation

                                                                                              2 people
                                                                                              7:00 PM
                                                                                              Booked 17 times today

                                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                              Google Map for Fandango

                                                                                              223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                                Lighthouse Avenue
                                                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                                                Pacific Grove
                                                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                                                Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:45 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–8:45 pm
                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                European, French, Italian
                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                Next to the restaurant is a public lot with 100 spaces.
                                                                                              • Public transit
                                                                                                Bus stop is half block away
                                                                                              • Payment options
                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                                                Pierre Bain
                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                http://www.fandangorestaurant.com/
                                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                                (831) 372-3456
                                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                                Fandango Restaurant, located in the heart of Pacific Grove, stands for a heritage of good taste ,craftsmanship of award winning cuisine and 25 years of tradition. We are back in business. We are open for dinner ( only ) seven days a week

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