My hubby and I came here for lunch because we remembered coming here almost 20 years ago and how much we loved it. It did not disappoint. The clam chowder is the best we’ve ever had, 20 years ago and again today. The service was wonderful, and we highly recommend place if you’re in Monterey.

This is hands down the best clam chowder I've ever had! I always get it in the sourdough bread bowl, and it never disappoints.

What I love about this place is that you can sit inside and enjoy the beautiful ocean view with great customer service, or grab it to go and enjoy it outside. Either way, the quality and taste are always amazing.

Definitely a 10/10 for me! I always look forward to coming here whenever I'm in Monterey. Highly recommend!

We chose Old Fisherman’s Grotto based on its outstanding TripAdvisor reviews, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. We’re currently two weeks into a road trip through California, Nevada and Utah, enjoying some fantastic food along the way, and this was without question the best meal we’ve had so far.From the moment we walked in, we were struck by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were attentive, friendly and professional, making us feel genuinely valued throughout our visit.The food was exceptional, both in quality and flavour, and the portions were incredibly generous. Every dish was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented.If you're visiting Monterey Bay, make sure Old Fisherman’s Grotto is on your itinerary. It’s easy to see why it has such an excellent reputation, and for us, it was the culinary highlight of an unforgettable Western States road trip. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great food. Great service. Atmosphere perfect. Couldn’t have been more perfect. Rounding off the evening with a rose for the ladies was special. Will definitely return when in the area.

The service was excellent! The restaurant was on the fancier side and really beautiful, and the menu had a great selection of options. I got the chicken parmesan, and it was honestly the best I’ve ever had at a restaurant! My husband got the crab ravioli and loved it as well, although his portion was a bit smaller compared to mine.

To top it all off, our waiter brought me a rose at the end of dinner, which was such a sweet touch! We had a wonderful experience and would definitely go again!

This is a very nice restaurant with great service and delicious food. Everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor. Our server, Giovanni, was entertaining and extremely nice. We ordered off of the special menu. My wife had Rock Cod Parmesan crusted and I had the Seafood Trio. The bread that they serve is hot and fresh sourdough. The prices are a little on the high side, but it was worth the experience.

THIS WAS MY FIRST VISIT IN MANY MANY YEARS WHERE WE WERE NOT HANDED A RED LONG STEM ROSE AFTER DINNER. IT HAS BEEN CUSTOMARY FOR OVER 20 YEARS....... Missed the tradition.

Great table service. Very attentive

Clam chowder with meal was very good $8

Fettuccine Isabella very tasty. It's my favorite. $33

Includes fresh baked bread and butter $0

3 Ice teas

Paella dish was in need of flavor. Spicy. Maybe ask for lemon n the side. Won't order again

Variety of plated deserts topped with strawberries. We didn't sample any

Portions are good. I have enough fettuccine for my lunch tomorrow'. I'll be back

Dad had fish plate. He enjoyed it


$149.00 for three adults

best spot in the wharf
food was excellent and service was great

it was very busy and my food came out quick

Amazing food!!! Everything we ordered was beyond amazinggg!

Calam chowder $23- omg 10000000/5
Fish of the day was ..
parmesan crusted cod $23
And it was 100000/5
Rigatoni $21 was 5/5 100000/5

Service was good !!
Place was not to kid friendly but it's written all over hahaha cool unique restaurant
Amazing food!!! It's definitely a favorite every time we come to Monterey