Austin and Sol provided excellent service with our meal! The 75 year old clam chowder recipe was beyond outstanding! Our Parmesan crusted cod was amazing too.....we were seated next to the window and Every thing was perfect! Yummy lemon drop martinis Tom and Janice Bigger, Chattanoogas, TN

Never fails always good from the food to the service and of course the ambiance.Brad is attentive and excellent in what he does.The clam chowder is the best I've been to different places but nothing beats Fisherman's Grotto.The salmon that i ordered is fresh.Everything is good and the best.

Best Dining Experience in Town!

The Old Fisherman's Grotto truly deserves every one of these five stars! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by how fancy and elegant the restaurant was. It has a classy atmosphere that still feels warm and inviting -- and the view of the ocean is absolutely breathtaking. You really can't beat it!

Let's talk about the food -- top quality across the board. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Their clam chowder is hands down the BEST we've ever had -- creamy, rich, and loaded with flavor. We were also given a free appetizer, which was such a nice surprise and added a special touch to the meal.

What really made the experience unforgettable was our server, Pablo. He was incredibly kind, attentive, and friendly -- truly gave us the best service we've had in a long time. He made us feel like VIPs from start to finish.

They also have more menu options than any other place locally, so there's something for everyone. With the outstanding service, high-quality food, beautiful setting, and generous portions, everything was absolutely worth the price.

If you're anywhere near Monterey, don't miss out on The Old Fisherman's Grotto. You'll be glad you went!

The food was really good and the service as well. The server Pablo in particular was very nice and professional taking care of my allergies requirements. The restaurant is very clean, well decorated with view to the bay, and de background music was pleasant. It was an enjoyable and relaxing dinner after a long day exploring Monterey.

Clam Chowder Clam Chowder in Sourdough bread is a must try, so good! However the sandwiches and Burger weren’t that good, the sandwich would be good if you dip it with the Clam Chowder, but the Burger Patty wasn’t good around all! Grilled with an oil that isn’t good at all!! It tasted really bad, not recommended As to the Clam Chowder in sourdough bread, it is also served next door by the same Restaurant but to go, and is 7$ cheaper than going inside the restaurant

The Best Seafood Restaurant on fisherman’s wharf!!! I brought my fiancé here for the first time meeting the Shake family. I’ve been a family friend for over 40 years and knew Sabu Sr. intimately and wanted her to experience the cuisine here as it is my favorite spot of all time to come to, and I make sure I stop by every time I’m in town or even just passing through to see my friends and visit the family absolutely love love this place and if you ever stop in, you’ll never be disappointed the food is A+ plus!!! Chris and the family will make sure you have an enjoyable experience and a memorable one!!!

Like an old salt, old fishermen's grotto is the one thing I can always depend on when visiting the wharf at Monterey. My go to is always the chowder here, as well as the paella. I also ordered the clams and the crab Louie this time, and all were excellent. Yes there are plenty of other restaurants on the wharf, but imo none can beat the price and quality at the grotto. After all, there is a reason why its chowder is ranked #1 in the area for 21 years.
The decor of the restaurant, as well as the service were also very, very excellent. Staff were courteous and prompt. I strongly recommend you give this place a try.

This restaurant was absolutely amazing hands-down one of the best experiences we've ever had. The service was beyond exceptional; and words just don't do justice for the food. 100/10 would recommend. Reuben was a fantastic server. Thank you for making our honeymoon dinner so special!

Came by for an early dinner and everything was so good! For our drinks, we ordered a lemon drop and espresso martini which were both excellent.

We started with the seafood sampler for our appetizer, which comes with grilled shrimp, a crab cake, and calamari. The calamari was fantastic, very light and crispy. For the mains, we ordered the Crab Ravioli and Linguine Isabella, and both were delicious. The linguine was very creamy and the ravioli was rich and creamy. They also brought out fresh parmesan which was a nice touch.

Our server was really friendly and checked in just the right amount. Definitely coming back if we're in the area!