This will always be my favorite place to eat in Monterey. We visited for our honeymoon, 5 year, and 15 year anniversary and the quality of food, service, and overall experience has never disappointed. The staff is always so welcoming and makes the whole experience feel special from the moment you walk in! The view of the harbor is breathtaking, mixed with the old world charm of the interior makes for a romantic, relaxing date night. My husband loves their clam chowder and always grabs a few cans from the front to bring home. We love this place and always look forward to visiting on our trips to Monterey!

The best clam chowder bowls you will find in California. And I stand on that lol. We always order outside and take our food and eat on the wharf by the water. We've ate inside the restaurant a couple times and it's really nice but more on the dressy side. I always feel underdressed when we go to the wharf and I'm just in a hoodie and jeans and we go inside. Delicious chowder!!!

If I could give this place 6 stars I would! We went for our anniversary and they made it so special! The food, service and ambiance were all incredible. 10/10 experience all around! Whether you are going for a date night, special occasion, or just because, this is the place to go!

Really cool restaurant. Dark vintage vibes. Really good service and my lobster was delicious.

The views were great, had sea lions to keep us company as we dined. Service was great and friendly. Food was delicious! Loved the clam chowder bread bowl, even got extra clam chowder to go and had 3 meals out of it!! Highly recommend!!

The food was amazing and so was the service and we were celebrating our anniversary and they set up a beautiful white cloth with roses on the table. I would highly recommend making a reservation !! It was fabulous !!

First off, a huge shoutout to Austin--I believe he's the manager or owner. The level of customer service he provided to my boyfriend and me was truly exceptional. We had just finished a 10 hour drive on our road trip up north and shared how excited we were to finally dine here. From the moment we arrived, Austin made us feel so welcome. He personally seated us, was incredibly attentive, and even surprised us with a complimentary appetizer, such a thoughtful touch. Thank you, Austin!

The clam chowder was the main reason we came, and it absolutely lived up to the hype SO delicious. The ambiance, the views, and the overall atmosphere made the entire experience even better.

As we were leaving, we stopped to thank Austin and let him know how much we enjoyed everything. While we were outside purchasing some clam chowder to take home for our family, he somehow noticed us and generously covered our purchase. Completely unexpected and so appreciated.

Austin, you truly know how to run a business and create an unforgettable customer experience. We can't wait to come back and we've already recommended this place to family members. Thank you again!

Amazing experience! Came here for an anniversary dinner. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Helped us pick a bottle of local wine and walked through the menu. Landed on the seafood pasta and risotto plates. Food was great!
Stop reading this review and set a reservation!

The ambiance and ocean view were truly stunning, coupled with delicious fresh food, while the stall staff, particularly Sal the waiter, were incredibly friendly and professional. I highly recommend visiting the Old Fisherman Grotta, an excellent location for spending family time.