One of the best clam chowder I have had for a long time! Their cup sizes was big, they did not skimp. My friend and I were going to get a bowl but was advised against it especially if we were going to get o there items. Their crab cake was also spectacular. The fish and chips portions were also huge. The sever was nice and friendly and very attentive.

The food, service and atmosphere was very good and pleasant.

We were visiting from San Jose again, we wanted to try this spot last time we were here but the wait time was over an hour. This time the wait was around 20 minutes. I asked the host for a table, but when we were called they only had a booth. They were going to have us wait longer, but Sal who ended up being our waiter said he had a table in his area for us.

Sal made us feel very welcomed and he knew a lot about the menu. He gave us suggestions on the different items they had on the menu. He was always checking on us. The mood lighting felt like date night when the sun went down a little. The food was really good! We ate the appetizer so fast we didn't get a chance to take a picture of it. I would highly recommend the artichoke as an appetizer. The surf and turf was so good. The highlight of the night was the rose our waiter brought to our table at the end. Sal was amazing! Thanks for the great food and experience.

Sure it's a tourist trap, but the Old Fishermen's Grotto still has one of the best clam chowders in town. Creamy but not too salty, the Grotto's chowder is arguably one of the best you'll find on the West Coast.

The rest of their menu is pretty standard fare for Monterey's fisherman's wharf. Their calamari is solid. Not too heavily breaded, light, and crispy.

Their front of house can be rather brusque and unfriendly, but inside, the service is attentive and fast.

Try to get a table next to the windows for some beautiful sunset views over the water. You'll be able to watch sea lions and sea otters playing in the water!

Sure it's a tourist trap, but the Old Fishermen's Grotto still has one of the best clam chowders in town. Creamy but not too salty, the Grotto's chowder is arguably one of the best you'll find on the West Coast.

The rest of their menu is pretty standard fare for Monterey's fisherman's wharf. Their calamari is solid. Not too heavily breaded, light, and crispy.

Their front of house can be rather brusque and unfriendly, but inside, the service is attentive and fast.

Try to get a table next to the windows for some beautiful sunset views over the water. You'll be able to watch sea lions and sea otters playing in the water!

Came here to do the whole tourist experience - the vibe is a little old-school and trying to capture the nostalgia of the past. We were seated at a booth near a window, which was nice. The food is okay, but definitely on the pricier side - the seafood paella tasted like frozen fried rice with slightly rubbery seafood, and I personally did not think the clam chowder was anything particularly special.

I came here over 10 years ago for dinner and had the chowder and sand dabs that night and said I had to return. Last night I did. However I went with a lighter meal of chowder only but upsized to the large bowl (18 oz) for $26.

It was just as delicious, creamy and rich as I remembered. Perfect with some sliced french bread that came with it. Yes it's a little more expensive chowder than the other restaurants on Fishermans Wharf but it's the best by far. Also the waiters here are very professional and the interior is upscale.

Old Fisherman's Grotto has to be the best restaurant on the pier and one of the best in town. Seafood at its best!

Location was great. We sat inside facing the bay.

My clam chowder bowl was fantastic, big enough to share. The fish & chips were okay. Our waited was efficient and kind. Good place in the Cannery Row area.

We went here because someone referred us since we wanted seafood the carpet cleaner named Tony.
He was very informative so we are really glad we came here. It was over the top. The service was impeccable the food was delicious and we both shared a dessert I even got a rose. 5 stars for a fun evening in Monterey ca