Fandango

4.7

3851 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 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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Popular dishes

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

What 3,851 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

California Central Coast
Good for special occasions
Monterey / Carmel
Great for fine wines
Monterey / Carmel
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fandango in Pacific Grove is a beloved dining destination renowned for its "outstanding service" and "excellent food." Known for its charming ambiance and "impeccable" attention to detail, this restaurant offers a diverse menu with highlights like the sand dabs and soufflés. Perfect for special occasions, Fandango promises a memorable culinary experience with "friendly, professional staff."

3,851 Reviews

V
Vicki
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I chose Fandango for my birthday dinner because of its excellent and diverse menu, asking for a quiet corner. As it's popular and sometimes noisy, we went early to dodge the crowds. To my delight and gratitude, they seated us in a pleasant, small, quiet room by ourselves. Only by the time we reached dessert did a few other guests join us. It was perfect. The servers were thoughtful and attentive. I ordered sweetbreads, which are hardly served anywhere else, and while they weren't the best I've ever, they were very good. Our desserts were excellent. The whole experience met and exceeded my expectations and desires.
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Michael
VIP
Sacramento
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fandango's is a great restaurant in Pacific Grove, very reminiscent of a French Farmhouse. The menu is highly diverse, with rarities like sweetbreads and abalone, along with more traditional fare such as Duck L'Orange and Steak Frites. The service was very attentive and the wine list enormous. A great way to spend an evening in Pacific Grove.
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Greg
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quaint, charming, delicious are the first three descriptions I can think of. The restaurant is really cozy inside, makes you feel like you’re eating in someone’s home. Our server Pedro was very attentive. Food was delicious, highly recommend the Osso Buco. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals. Dessert was epic, I could eat those perfitorols a few more times! Will definitely be back next time we’re in town!
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Richard
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here multiple times and it is easily one of our favorite restaurants! Top shelf service and food. Great wine list and the ambiance is wonderful!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience at Fandango … as always. Service and food was spot on! Thanks!
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Janice
VIP
Sacramento
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven’t dined here in a few years, so decided to celebrate my 70th birthday here. Outstanding service! Amazing food! Cute atmosphere….almost like dining in someone’s home….we sat by the fireplace. I had the pasta puttanesca and my husband had the short ribs. Both were delicious and filling. We also ordered the Grand Marnier soufflé for dessert….highly recommend! Then our waiter surprised me with a candlelit free dessert! Many of the staff stopped by to wish me happy birthday….they even put party streamers on my table! Will be back to dine again! Thank you for a wonderful birthday dinner.
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Clarence
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food! We had spinach salad, abalone, and grand marnier soufflé. Food was great. Service was wonderful. A perfect evening.
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Peggy
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved this restaurant! Excellent accomodations for my large medical alert dog. Great service, food, and ambiance on one of their busier nights. Lots of Christmas parties.
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Dana M
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Fandango and we had a lovely dinner! Cozy, comfortable atmosphere, excellent service and delicious dinner—highly recommended!
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Mary
San Francisco
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner here and enjoyed it very much,Can't wait to come back.Abalone and Scallops were the best in the area,tomatoes compari yummy, grand marnier souffle delicious!
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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 3851 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Fandango

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Caesar Salad

Giant Sea Scallops

Fresh Scallops

Hors d'Oeuvres

Tapas$15.95

Melon con Prosciutto di Parma$12.95

House Cured Salmon$14.95

Caviar

Six Escargot$16.25

Calamari$15.95

Sanddabs$15.95

Fandango Soup$10.95

Onion Soup Gratinee$13.95

Salads

Assorted Greens$11.50

Hearts of Palm$11.95

Spinach Mimosa$11.95

Caesar Salad$12.95

Goat Cheese Salad$17.95

Chicken Salad Oriental$23.95

Main Course Selections

1/2 Lb Allen Brothers Hamburger & Fries$23.75

Steak Frites$34.75

Filet Mignon & Scampi$58.75

7 oz Filet Mignon$49.95

12 oz New York Steak$48.95

Double Lamb Chops$39.95

Chicken Capri$29.95

Paella Fandango$39.50

Calamari Steak$28.95

Filet of Sanddabs$29.95

Salmon Filet$38.50

Duck a l'Orange$39.75

Veal Piccata$39.25

Osso Buco Fandango$42.95

Short Ribs$42.95

Couscous Lamb Shank Algerois$42.95

Cassoulet Maison$36.25

Calf Liver & Onions$35.95

Sweetbread Picatta$42.75

Canneloni Nicoise$29.50

Salmon Pappardelle$32.95

Pasta Puttanesca$28.75

Spaghetti Siracusa$32.75

Tortellini Maison$29.75

Specialties

Fresh Scallops

Wild Abalone

Dover Sole

Cold Water Lobster Tail

Rack of Lamb

Scampi

Surf & Turf

Grand Marnier Souffle

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Fandango offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fandango restaurant rated?

Is Fandango currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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