Spotted Duck

4.9

183 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

542 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2745

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2 people

May 12, 2025

May 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Join us at our welcoming establishment and indulge in the captivating flavors and unmatched ambiance that can only be found under the guidance of Chef Jerry Regester.

Small Restaurant, with BIG flavors!
From our beloved Duck liver pate, seasonal salads, to seared Duck Breast, or Caramelized Sea Scallops, Chef Jerry personally creates your dinner.

Come into a restaurant that cares for you from the front staff to the kitchen. We look forward to meeting you!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(831) 920-2662
Website
https://www.spottedduckpg.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Executive Jerry Regester
Catering
Expertise and creative catering options for pick up and on site events
Private party facilities
We welcome inquires for private restaurant buyouts for lunch and dinner

Location
542 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2745
Neighborhood
Pacific Grove
Cross street
Corner of Fountain and Lighthouse Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
One block away
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 183 people are saying

Spotted Duck 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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Best Overall
California Central Coast
Best Food
California Central Coast
Neighborhood gem
Monterey / Carmel
Best Overall
Monterey / Carmel
Best Food
Monterey / Carmel
Best Service
Monterey / Carmel
Best Value
Monterey / Carmel
Innovative
Monterey / Carmel
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Spotted Duck delights diners with its "fantastic" duck dishes and "incredible" service, making it a must-visit in Pacific Grove. The varied menu includes standout items like duck pate, scallops, and well-priced wines. Guests praise the restaurant's cozy ambiance and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions.

183 Reviews

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Kathleen VIP
Portland13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this restaurant. Food was excellent as was the service. It was a small space and felt welcoming. Highly recommend.
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Derek VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was the most pleasant, taking time to listen to bad jokes. The food (brussels in amazing onion jam, Risotto for one, Steak Frites for the other) was delicious and well portioned. Funs pot at the window, watching the foot traffic come and go. Love this place!
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Matt
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started with the sweet potato & argula salad. I had the carmalized sea scallops and my wife had the sauted rock cod. Everything was super well prepared, service was excellent and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend the Spotted Duck for dinner. We were down for my wife's birthday from Santa Cruz, well worth the trip.
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Michele VIP
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the first time that we have been to this restaurant and all I can say is that it was unbelievably delicious. The service and especially our server Anson was fabulous. Kudos to the restaurant owner and chef. We can’t wait to go again and would recommend this restaurant to everyone
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Jen VIP
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is fantastic! The duck pate was incredible. We also had two amazing entrees. I highly recommend dining here!
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Kimberly
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my husband and our friend for a birthday dinner. DELICIOUS. Great wine, great appetizer (duck confit fries of YUM), terrific entrees and delicious dessert. Will absolutely be back!
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Andrew VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All the food was great. The duck was definitely the star, but the steak and crispy brussel sprouts were also delicious. The wine list was reasonably priced and our server Avery was helpful, kind, and informative. Highly recommend this new Pacific Grove spot!
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rennis
San Francisco15 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Personally, I'm not a fan of any main dish covered in sauce. But for my first time I thought I'd have my duck as they serve it at Spotted Duck! It was okay but I wish the sauce was on the side so I could really taste the actual duck. Our server was a loser. Kept forgetting things. Maybe he was high. And what fine restaurant doesn't provide a free dessert in honor of a birthday?! I was dining there ON my day and.....got nothing. Server presented the dessert we actually ordered and charged us for it and.....FORGOT THE CANDLE. Ah yes, it's the little things....
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Daryl VIP
New Mexico7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spotted Duck never disappoints! Food and service are spot on delightful. Thank you for another excellent evening.
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Emma
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! We will definitely be back.
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FAQs

Spotted Duck offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 920-2662.

Spotted Duck is rated 4.9 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 4 times today

542 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2745

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Fountain and Lighthouse Ave.
Neighborhood
Pacific Grove
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Californian, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
One block away
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Executive Jerry Regester
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.spottedduckpg.com/
Phone number
(831) 920-2662
Catering
Expertise and creative catering options for pick up and on site events
Private party facilities
We welcome inquires for private restaurant buyouts for lunch and dinner

Spotted Duck

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What 183 people are saying

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