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

Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.8
4.8
1704 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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
    Daily 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • 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 1,704 people are saying

Old Fisherman's Grotto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 Ambience

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Fisherman's Grotto offers "amazing food" and "outstanding service" with a "phenomenal ocean view." Guests rave about the "best clam chowder" and "top quality seafood," making it a "must-visit" in Monterey. The restaurant is cherished for its "romantic atmosphere" and "attentive staff," ensuring a memorable dining experience.
1,704 Reviews
  1. Gina

    Sacramento8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious and the best clam chowder in the area! Great service.

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  2. Megan

    Sacramento5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, food was good and view of the water was nice!

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  3. Caroline VIP

    San Francisco100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing and the best service! The Captain’s platter is the best. The view is very special as well.

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  4. KateS

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was hardly a wait time and the restaurant was full. Service is outstanding and our party of five were treated like we are family. The waitstaff made us feel well taken care of and they are genuinely concerned that we are having a good time. Food is exceptional!!!!!

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  5. Jim

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best clam chowder and the best Cajun swordfish pasta (seasonal)!

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  6. Lauren VIP

    Washington DC37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & atmosphere - fun environment & views! Kind & helpful staff. The only thing I’d ask for is a coat check, as there is no room at the table to put / keep coats In the winter months.

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  7. Stacy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you, we had a wonderful experience! From being greeted at the door, warm bread on arrival and Tara our server, all was great! Food was fresh and well prepared. I had the tacos special which I loved with Duckhorn Sav Blanc. Husband had Parmesan crusted rock fish. Loved it. And our service dog Redd slept quietly under the table.

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  8. EdwardC

    San Joaquin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding! Elegant dining atmosphere and great service. Always a must when we’re in the area

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  9. Joyce

    Orange County61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just the right time to enjoy dungeness crab. So delicious! The fresh vegetables were excellent. So much flavor. And the butternut squash risotto was to die for as well. The ambiance is great. And the best service. I highly recommend Old Fisherman's Grotto! Don't miss out. Be sure to make your reservations on the Open Table App.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, the service was wonderful. Perfect atmosphere. Highly recommended!

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Old Fisherman's Grotto is rated 4.8 stars by 1704 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
    Daily 11:00–21:00
  • 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
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