All the food is to die for and the chowder is the best in the world. Ambiance is very nice And somewhat kid friendly. A place for the whole family. You can also have a very nice intimate dinner there on the Bay

Amazing as always!! The view, ambiance and menu did not disappoint. We love when our server is Angel! He has been consistently great with recommendations, very personable and attentive without being intrusive. The food is fresh, clean and delicious. Their pistachio crusted ling cod was very fresh, delicate, and the crunchy crust wasn't oily. Start to finish everything was perfect!

Make a reservation!
This place is a classic and it's SUPER popular.
For being by the water, and over 75yo this place does not smell musty. It's a clean place, with old would charm, helpful staff, and massive portions.

We'd return.
The bartender, Karen, is a magician. She nailed the Sidecar Which is VERY tough to make well (biion)

Other yummy cocktails: lemon drop, bloody Mary
Mocktail was fun for the kids.

Wharf platter is EASILY enough for 2 people. Calamari was nice and crispy. Cup of clam chowder was plenty AND lived up to the hype.

Good location, dark interior, varied menu. We went for a seafood boat. This was visually stunning and the scallops were outstanding. The main downside was feeling a little like we were on a conveyor belt. Staff were quick and helpful but overall lacked charm or making us feel truly welcomed and at leisure.

As long time locals, we know where to find the best clam chowder in the area, and this is it! It has been 30 years since I worked on the wharf in one of the candy shops and the clam chowder today is just as good as it was when I used to buy it for my lunch break, perhaps even better! This restaurant exudes old school hospitality in the best way possible. From the friendly employees out front that greet you, to the wait staff, to the hostesses, chefs, and bartenders, every person we have ever encountered here does their very best to ensure guests have a wonderful experience. You will never leave this restaurant without leftovers and a huge smile. It is our go favorite spot to take friends visiting from out of town for one reason, it is unfailingly reliable as a place for a wonderful, generously sized comfort meal served by an impeccably trained staff. We appreciate you all and we cannot recommend the Grotto highly enough!

Make a reservation!
This place is a classic and it's SUPER popular.
For being by the water, and over 75yo this place does not smell musty. It's a clean place, with old world charm, helpful staff, and massive portions.

We'd return.
The bartender, Karen, is a magician. She nailed the Sidecar... Which is VERY tough to make well (biion)

Other yummy cocktails: lemon drop, bloody Mary
Mocktail was fun for the kids.

Wharf platter is EASILY enough for 2 people. Calamari was nice and crispy. Cup of clam chowder was plenty AND lived up to the hype.

Still as good as the first time!! I tried this place the first time with my wife, and it was good then. Stay at the really simple... Fried shrimp, fries, and some delicious crab cakes. They didn't disappoint, as they didn't disappoint the first time. I went for an early lunch, and was immediately greeted and seated. It didn't take long for my server to get to the table, but I already knew what I wanted so I didn't have to wait for Long there either. Took maybe 10 minutes for my food to come out and of course it was piping hot. The shrimps cooked to perfection. It definitely wasn't tossed up between the fried shrimp and the coconut and fried shrimp.... Guess what I'm getting next time! Everyone seemed to be getting ready to work for the day, people were moving around, clearing tables and seating people as fast as they came in. Display sits on the wharf overlooking the ocean and out to the bay. If you can seat next to the window, I recommend you doing that. There's a wide variety of food. From chicken, pasta, to surf and turf. Never heard a complaint that was bad about old fisherman Prado, so I will be back with my wife again. Until then try this place.

Food and service were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. We were lucky enough to get a beautiful window seat, which made the whole experience even better. The service was quick, attentive, and super informative without ever feeling rushed.

It's the perfect spot for a relaxed lunch with a great view. The complimentary appetizer was a really nice touch, and everything we ordered was delicious. Definitely a place I'd come back to again.

Recently had dinner at Old Man's Grotto for my best friend's birthday and the food was very tasty. I had a cup of clam chowder and we shared the crab cakes and poke tuna.
My favorite was the soup and the pistachio cheesecake they gave us for her birthday.