
75 YEARS IN THE MAKING

TRUE FINE DINING EXPERIENCE




We proudly serve the best
Clam Chowder
Consistently, Old Fisherman’s Grotto has been recognized as the champion of Clam Chowder. Over the past two decades, the Grotto’s clam chowder has remained at the forefront in Monterey, consistently vying for the title of the best clam chowder.



Testimonials
from our visitors

A lot of hype about this place.
In our opinion, well deserved. The Clam Chowder was in fact incredible. Seafood Risotto and Seafood Paella with Chorizo were not lacking either.
Add some wine, and after a day on the ocean, time to chill out.
I also want to add that our server Sal, was wonderful. Courteous and funny. A real pleasure to be around.
Thank you!
In our opinion, well deserved. The Clam Chowder was in fact incredible. Seafood Risotto and Seafood Paella with Chorizo were not lacking either.
Add some wine, and after a day on the ocean, time to chill out.
I also want to add that our server Sal, was wonderful. Courteous and funny. A real pleasure to be around.
Thank you!
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Rod N.
2/17/2025

DEFINITELY enjoying God's BLESSINGS! Day 2 and it was Awesome! Gave Praise to God and enjoyed the day and we ate @oldfishermansgrotto and let me say it is a MUST TRY! Chris had a beautiful table reserved and Jessica was our server. She was AWESOME! We had a complementary appetizer, a creamy smooth cup of clam chowder, and the wharf platter, which included a half Dungeness crab, salmon, shrimp, sweet potato risotto, and 3 green vegetables. On the list to come back The Ambience was Beautiful as well
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Michelle H.
2/16/2025

oh my lord when i say it is the best clam chowder ive had.. it is indeed the ebst clam choweder ive had. the garlic bread was good but tbh not worht the 25 dollars. so i would persoanlly get just a cup of clam chowder and use my own garlic bread. but service too is on point! the lighting was dark, so just keep that in mind. fish n chips were alright, the calamari was alright. the clam chower wow it really does meet up to its name!
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Lulu T.
2/13/2025

Had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. Restaurant seemed busy. However, I was seated right away. Service was on point and food was excellent. I had one of the daily specials and it was extremely fresh. Also, I definitely recommend the Clam Chowder in the toasted garlic bowl. One of the best I've ever had. Will be back!
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Adrian C.
2/10/2025
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