Fandango

4.7

3878 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

21:00

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

A favorite among Fandango regulars is the succulent Rack of Lamb; other menu items include Fresh Seafood, a variety of pastas, delicious and exotic Mediterranean dishes such as paella and Couscous, and a tempting selection of excellent steaks. Several daily specialties are also available.

Desserts we offer, Souffle, Profiteroles, Chocolate Mousse

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, French, Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:45 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(831) 372-3456
Website
http://www.fandangorestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Pierre Bain
Private party facilities
Fandango Restaurant, located in the heart of Pacific Grove, stands for a heritage of good taste ,craftsmanship of award winning cuisine and 25 years of tradition. We are back in business. We are open for dinner ( only ) seven days a week

Location
223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Area
Pacific Grove
Cross Street
Lighthouse Avenue
Parking details
Next to the restaurant is a public lot with 100 spaces.
Public transit
Bus stop is half block away
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

TapasUS$15.95
Assortment of appetizers in the Spanish tradition
Melon con Prosciutto di ParmaUS$12.95
Imported Italian ham
House Cured SalmonUS$14.95
Red onion & capers
Caviar
Russian Platinum 000
- A.Q.
Six EscargotUS$16.25
Garlic, herbs and butter
CalamariUS$15.95
Breaded, sauteed, sliced, lemon butter sauce
SanddabsUS$15.95
Sauteed, lemon butter sauce
Fandango SoupUS$10.95
Onion Soup GratineeUS$13.95
Traditional baked French onion soup

Salads

Assorted GreensUS$11.50
Vinaigrette
Hearts of PalmUS$11.95
Ginger sesame seed dressing
Spinach MimosaUS$11.95
Chopped bacon & grated hard boiled egg
Caesar SaladUS$12.95
Caesar for one, parmesan gruyere dressing
Goat Cheese SaladUS$17.95
Beets with greens and local farmer baked goat cheese
Chicken Salad OrientalUS$23.95
Grilled sliced chicken breast, garden greens, almonds, ginger sesame dressing

Main Course Selections

served with accompaniment

1/2 Lb Allen Brothers Hamburger & FriesUS$23.75
Served on a bun with traditional garnish
Steak FritesUS$34.75
Filet Mignon & ScampiUS$58.75
7 oz Filet MignonUS$49.95
Center cut filet, green peppercorn cognac sauce
12 oz New York SteakUS$48.95
Grilled, Café de Paris butter
Double Lamb ChopsUS$39.95
Two double chops, grilled with herbs
Chicken CapriUS$29.95
Thinly sliced, sauteed, lemon butter suace
Paella FandangoUS$39.50
Saffron rice, seafood, spicy sausage, chicken, peas, bell pepper
Calamari SteakUS$28.95
Breaded, sauteed, sliced, lemon butter sauce
Filet of SanddabsUS$29.95
Sauteed, lemon butter sauce
Salmon FiletUS$38.50
Grilled, Café de Paris butter
Duck a l'OrangeUS$39.75
Roasted breast, classic bitter orange sauce
Veal PiccataUS$39.25
Milk fed veal, thinly sliced, lemon butter & capers
Osso Buco FandangoUS$42.95
Shank braised in veal stock, Madeira & tomato over Saffron rice or pasta
Short RibsUS$42.95
6 hour slow braised in cabernet wine with root vegetables
Couscous Lamb Shank AlgeroisUS$42.95
Semolina, lamb and vegetable stew, North African spices & harrisa
Cassoulet MaisonUS$36.25
Calf Liver & OnionsUS$35.95
Sweetbread PicattaUS$42.75
Canneloni NicoiseUS$29.50
Rolled with spinach, veal, ham, cheese & tomato
Salmon PappardelleUS$32.95
Fresh salmon, tossed with a ribbon pasta, white wine, sun dried tomato & cream
Pasta PuttanescaUS$28.75
Diced tomato, capers, garlic, basil, olives, olive oil
Spaghetti SiracusaUS$32.75
Ground Italian sausage & beef, tomato sauce with Parmesan
Tortellini MaisonUS$29.75
Fresh pasta filled with cheese, basil cream sauce

Specialties

Your waiter will describe to you today's choice of specialties

Fresh Scallops
Wild Abalone
Dover Sole
Cold Water Lobster Tail
Rack of Lamb
Scampi
Surf & Turf
Grand Marnier Souffle

What 3,878 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Monterey / Carmel
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fandango offers a charming and cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a French farmhouse, with a diverse menu featuring classics like Duck L'Orange, sweetbreads, and abalone. Guests rave about the "fabulous service," "delicious food," and "wonderful ambiance." It's perfect for special occasions, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience.

3,878 Reviews

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Chantal
Central Coast
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a very special place! The wine selection is great and affordable, the service and food were wonderful!
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Ben
VIP
San Francisco
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live in Pacific Grove and Fandangos is one of our favorite go-to restaurants. The service is always professional and restaurant has a great menu to choose from.
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Paul
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time out. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you all
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john
Los Angeles
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We will not go for a holiday fixed menu again. Service felt rushed. Food was not up to our expectations. We have enjoyed so many meals here through the years it was most disappointing
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Cynthia
Central Coast
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most amazing restaurant on the Monterey Peninsula. Food, service all of it are awesome.
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Caroline
VIP
Tahoe
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was so mediocre. Steak was dry and chewy. Soufflé didn’t have any flavor. Service was extremely slow.
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Aisha
Vancouver
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were party of seven celebrating 3 birthdays and no one enjoyed their meal except for the filet mignon and the tapas appetizer plate. Sand dabs were just ok. But the paella was nothing like any paella we have ever had- soggy and tasteless with barely any protein. Chicken piccata was hard and chewy. They had a grand marnier soufflé you had to order in advance and it only tasted like egg whites. 5 stars for the ambiance but very disappointing meal even more so given the price point:(
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greg
VIP
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and the service is even better. The whole experience is always positive.
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Catherine
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love going to Fandango were locals and the food was outrageously delicious the Help was very attentive. The place was clean. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone fabulous place to eat one of my favorite restaurants in Monterey and Pacific Grove, and in Carmel the only thing I could say is delicious in capital letters,
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Steve
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great dining experience from a great waiter to a wine list in book form to WILD abalone to a special desert. Not cheap but worth it. They are old school pros.
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FAQs

Fandango offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 372-3456.

Fandango is rated 4.7 stars by 3878 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

21:00

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Additional information

Cross Street
Lighthouse Avenue
Area
Pacific Grove
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:45 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, French, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Next to the restaurant is a public lot with 100 spaces.
Public transit
Bus stop is half block away
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pierre Bain
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.fandangorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(831) 372-3456
Private party facilities
Fandango Restaurant, located in the heart of Pacific Grove, stands for a heritage of good taste ,craftsmanship of award winning cuisine and 25 years of tradition. We are back in business. We are open for dinner ( only ) seven days a week

Fandango

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Caesar Salad

Giant Sea Scallops

Fresh Scallops

Hors d'Oeuvres

TapasUS$15.95

Melon con Prosciutto di ParmaUS$12.95

House Cured SalmonUS$14.95

Caviar

Six EscargotUS$16.25

CalamariUS$15.95

SanddabsUS$15.95

Fandango SoupUS$10.95

Onion Soup GratineeUS$13.95

Salads

Assorted GreensUS$11.50

Hearts of PalmUS$11.95

Spinach MimosaUS$11.95

Caesar SaladUS$12.95

Goat Cheese SaladUS$17.95

Chicken Salad OrientalUS$23.95

Main Course Selections

1/2 Lb Allen Brothers Hamburger & FriesUS$23.75

Steak FritesUS$34.75

Filet Mignon & ScampiUS$58.75

7 oz Filet MignonUS$49.95

12 oz New York SteakUS$48.95

Double Lamb ChopsUS$39.95

Chicken CapriUS$29.95

Paella FandangoUS$39.50

Calamari SteakUS$28.95

Filet of SanddabsUS$29.95

Salmon FiletUS$38.50

Duck a l'OrangeUS$39.75

Veal PiccataUS$39.25

Osso Buco FandangoUS$42.95

Short RibsUS$42.95

Couscous Lamb Shank AlgeroisUS$42.95

Cassoulet MaisonUS$36.25

Calf Liver & OnionsUS$35.95

Sweetbread PicattaUS$42.75

Canneloni NicoiseUS$29.50

Salmon PappardelleUS$32.95

Pasta PuttanescaUS$28.75

Spaghetti SiracusaUS$32.75

Tortellini MaisonUS$29.75

Specialties

Fresh Scallops

Wild Abalone

Dover Sole

Cold Water Lobster Tail

Rack of Lamb

Scampi

Surf & Turf

Grand Marnier Souffle

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Fandango offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fandango restaurant rated?

Is Fandango currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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