Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Monterey
Linguini Isabella  - Old Fisherman's Grotto, Monterey, CA

Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.7
4.7
1599 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Nestled on the historic Fisherman's Wharf, overlooking the picturesque Monterey Harbor, Old Fisherman’s Grotto is a must-visit dining destination. Renowned worldwide for its exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and charming ambiance, the Grotto offers a culinary experience like no other. Our menu showcases fresh seafood sourced sustainably, USDA prime beef, and an extensive wine selection with over 200 choices recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine. With a commitment to providing an intimate dining atmosphere, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for excessive noise levels, ensuring a pleasant experience for all our guests. We kindly ask patrons to keep noise levels moderate to respect others' dining experiences.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 375-4604
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Ponce
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Cross Street
    Scott Street
  • Parking details
    Details: Public parking adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf<br /><br />Additional Details: no highchairs, booster seats or strollers.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 1,599 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Fisherman's Grotto in Monterey is a cherished dining destination known for its "spectacular" seafood, "best clam chowder anywhere," and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "historic atmosphere" and "breathtaking views" of the bay. The restaurant's commitment to providing a memorable experience makes it a "must-visit" for any occasion.

1,599 Reviews
  1. Bernadette

    Chicago

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    such a great night, parking easy, rainy friday but still able to enjoy evening food amazing Giovanni extremely helpful and provided great suggestions Food came out in good timing and drinks just as tasty! Enjoyed the entire experience everything fresh

    Is this helpful?

  2. Clark

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I came for our 9th anniversary of our 1st date, and everything was wonderful. From the view of the bay to Sinatra playing in the background, everything was perfect! Best of all, our dinners were delicious.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Laura

    San Joaquin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and attention to detail was amazing !! Our waiter was attentive and made our dinner and birthday celebration perfect.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Greg

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy ambiance, friendly greeting, courteous and knowledgeable server, perhaps the best clam chowder I’ve ever tasted and same for the macadamia crusted halibut. The evening couldn’t have been better!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Marc

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I don't believe the restaurant recognized our anniversary even though it was noted as a special request.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Chris

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Guillermo’s fantastic. Highly recommend the twin lobster tails and the fillet.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Justin

    San Joaquin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best host in Jessica! Thank you Jessica for the great experience! Food and service was 10/10!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Chelsea

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jessica was outstanding, Gabe excellent recommendations, we always eat here on our time in town. Will definitely be back.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Jason

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing anniversary dinner! Janeatte was a perfect server for us. Thank you so much for making me and my wife’s anniversary amazing. The food was delicious and we loved it

    Is this helpful?

  10. Camilla

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service but utterly mediocre food. Our waiter was attentive and accommodating. Food was highly overpriced and disappointing. We had crab which is hard to mess up, but the sides ( especially the couscous) was overcooked and bland. Felt like it had been sitting for a long time on a warming plate. Husband had pasta and didn't even finish it which I have never seen. Desserts were visually gorgeous but felt like supermarket bakery items out on fancy plates with some berries. Cocktails watered down.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Old Fisherman's Grotto is rated 4.7 stars by 1599 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Old Fisherman's Grotto

39 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Scott Street
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Details: Public parking adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf<br /><br />Additional Details: no highchairs, booster seats or strollers.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Ponce
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo