Fandango

4.7

3852 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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 3,852 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

California Central Coast
Good for special occasions
Monterey / Carmel
Great for fine wines
Monterey / Carmel
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fandango in Pacific Grove is a beloved dining destination renowned for its "outstanding service" and "excellent food." Known for its charming ambiance and "impeccable" attention to detail, this restaurant offers a diverse menu with highlights like the sand dabs and soufflés. Perfect for special occasions, Fandango promises a memorable culinary experience with "friendly, professional staff."

3,852 Reviews

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Jennifer
VIP
San Francisco
117 reviews
5.0
117 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great wine selection by the glass. Angel took great care of us. Loved the rack of lamb and calamari steak - wow! Finished with a delicious soufflé.
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Vicki
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I chose Fandango for my birthday dinner because of its excellent and diverse menu, asking for a quiet corner. As it's popular and sometimes noisy, we went early to dodge the crowds. To my delight and gratitude, they seated us in a pleasant, small, quiet room by ourselves. Only by the time we reached dessert did a few other guests join us. It was perfect. The servers were thoughtful and attentive. I ordered sweetbreads, which are hardly served anywhere else, and while they weren't the best I've ever, they were very good. Our desserts were excellent. The whole experience met and exceeded my expectations and desires.
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Michael
VIP
Sacramento
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fandango's is a great restaurant in Pacific Grove, very reminiscent of a French Farmhouse. The menu is highly diverse, with rarities like sweetbreads and abalone, along with more traditional fare such as Duck L'Orange and Steak Frites. The service was very attentive and the wine list enormous. A great way to spend an evening in Pacific Grove.
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Greg
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quaint, charming, delicious are the first three descriptions I can think of. The restaurant is really cozy inside, makes you feel like you’re eating in someone’s home. Our server Pedro was very attentive. Food was delicious, highly recommend the Osso Buco. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals. Dessert was epic, I could eat those perfitorols a few more times! Will definitely be back next time we’re in town!
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Richard
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here multiple times and it is easily one of our favorite restaurants! Top shelf service and food. Great wine list and the ambiance is wonderful!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience at Fandango … as always. Service and food was spot on! Thanks!
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Janice
VIP
Sacramento
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven’t dined here in a few years, so decided to celebrate my 70th birthday here. Outstanding service! Amazing food! Cute atmosphere….almost like dining in someone’s home….we sat by the fireplace. I had the pasta puttanesca and my husband had the short ribs. Both were delicious and filling. We also ordered the Grand Marnier soufflé for dessert….highly recommend! Then our waiter surprised me with a candlelit free dessert! Many of the staff stopped by to wish me happy birthday….they even put party streamers on my table! Will be back to dine again! Thank you for a wonderful birthday dinner.
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Clarence
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food! We had spinach salad, abalone, and grand marnier soufflé. Food was great. Service was wonderful. A perfect evening.
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Peggy
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved this restaurant! Excellent accomodations for my large medical alert dog. Great service, food, and ambiance on one of their busier nights. Lots of Christmas parties.
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Dana M
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Fandango and we had a lovely dinner! Cozy, comfortable atmosphere, excellent service and delicious dinner—highly recommended!
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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 3852 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 22 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

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Additional information

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