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Linguini Isabella  - Old Fisherman's Grotto, Monterey, CA

Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.8
4.8
1653 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 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 1,653 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • 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 offers "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it a favorite on Monterey's Wharf. Guests rave about the "clam chowder" and "seafood pasta," while the charming "ambiance" and "stunning views" enhance the experience. The attentive staff ensures a memorable visit, perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner.

1,653 Reviews
  1. Chris

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We make it our mission to try something new each time we come. Service is always great and you have to try dessert.
    Old Fisherman's GrottoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We love that you make it a mission to try something new every time you visit. It’s great to hear the service is always top-notch, and we’re glad you enjoy our desserts! We can’t wait to see what new dishes you try next time.

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  2. Ronald

    VIP

    Sacramento

    91 reviews

    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! We visit Pacific Grove every year at least twice. The highlight of our visit is always “The Old Fisherman’s Grotto. Great seafood, great ambience, great staff and very reasonable prices. Brad our server this year was wonderful!
    Old Fisherman's GrottoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that The Old Fisherman’s Grotto is always the highlight of your visits to Pacific Grove. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the seafood, ambiance, and our staff, especially Brad. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time!

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  3. Kameron

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! That was superb in every way! We had an exceptional meal and service was fantastic! We’ll be back again soon.
    Old Fisherman's GrottoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience with both the meal and service. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  4. Jeff

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gioiavanni was an amazing server. Everything was great from the greeting when we arrived and the attention to detail. Customer service definitely exceeded expectations and we will be recommending Old Fisherman’s Grotto to many people. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

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  5. Jens Christian

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am from Denmark in Scandinavia - its was a very good experience ! Food, service was splendid. I Can higly recommend the dayli specials.

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  6. shel / wendy

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We needed to have our Pacific Ocean meal, and EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT

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  7. Vishal

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and attention to detail! Food was great and very nice atmosphere!
    Old Fisherman's GrottoResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the service, food, and atmosphere. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Dennis

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down, there is no finer restaurant on Fishermans Wharf in Monterey, CA. From our appetizer to our dessert, our dinner was exquisite! Our server, Tara, was fantastic in every way. She was friendly and made menu recommendations for us to consider based on what guests at her other tables were raving about earlier in the evening. We were treated as if we were the only diners in the restaurant. The food she delivered to our table was artfully arranged and worthy of taking numerous photos to remember this most perfect dining experience.

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  9. Nessie

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Monterey Clam Chowder and main entrees taste better at The Sardine Factory! Creme Brulee 5 stars! Overall, compared to The Sardine Factory @ 5 stars, Old Fisherman’s Grotto is 4 stars.reme

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  10. Anna Marie

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    130 reviews

    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the parmesan crusted rock cod and it was excellent. There is an extensive food and wine menu. Our server, Brad, was very attentive and friendly. You can't go wrong here.

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FAQs

Old Fisherman's Grotto is rated 4.8 stars by 1653 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 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
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