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

Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.7 (1742)
$31 to $50
Seafood
39 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
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10:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:15 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Juan Ponce
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,742 people are saying

Old Fisherman's Grotto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambiance

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Fisherman's Grotto is a beloved dining spot in Monterey, praised for its "best clam chowder ever" and exceptional seafood. Guests enjoy the "great ambience" and "wonderful service." It's a "must-visit" for special occasions, offering stunning ocean views and a charming, historic atmosphere. Reservations recommended for peak times.
1,742 Reviews
  1. Lois

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was so wonderful! We went for our 21st Wedding Anniversary, and somehow they knew, not sure how. But got a perfect window seat, service was attentive, food was outstanding, and cheese cake on the house for dessert was amazing! So enjoyed everything, last time we were here was my Birthday so glad we got to go again! Thank you to all!

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  2. Stacey

    Central Coast17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best clam chowder EVER and a sweet little bar tucked away to the side. Great views

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  3. Maria

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They have the best clam chowder, especially the toasted garlic bread bowl. We had the fried prawns and they were fresh and delicious. The staff and service are always wonderful and we eat here at least once every time we are in town.

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  4. Tanner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at the grotto great ambience and great food and service

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  5. Carol VIP

    Portland35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 4th time back to Old Fishermans Grotto. The food is superb. The staff attentive. But the overall experience is why you are there and why you come back.

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  6. Alvaro VIP

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always go to what we think is the best restaurant in the central coast. Food, service and ambiance are always perfect.

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  7. Maureen

    Hawaii12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was Mothers Day and they had roses and a glass of champagne for all moms. Food was great. Beautiful restaurant with a lot of history.

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  8. Marie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very happy with the service and the environment. Nice music! I so appreciate the Mimosas, a very nice suprise! Thank you! We've enjoyed the Grotto now for years! Thank you Chris Shake for all the attentions you give your customers!

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  9. Richard

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mother's day was quite busy. The staff were conscientious and efficient. We were seated in the upstairs area by a window with a great view. Recommend making reservations as the line outside tends to be quite long.

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  10. Aracely

    Central Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Giovanni was a great server. However, the place needs more a/c. The food was not good for the price, neither were the cocktails.

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Old Fisherman's Grotto is rated 4.7 stars by 1742 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 19 times today
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39 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Scott Street
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:15 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 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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