The best clam chowder in NorthernCalifornia. Great service. Our family has been eating here for generations. We love having celebrations here and the drinks are yummy, too!

My husband and I enjoyed our dinner here during our trip to Monterey and Old Fisherman’s Wharf. My husband enjoyed the delicious Crab Ravioli and I found the Clam Chowder Bread Bowl to be one of the best I have had. The sourdough bread bowl was fresh and warm and complimented the Monterey Clam Chowder perfectly. The service was friendly and attentive. We did have a water view spot which was a plus. Definitely worth a meal here when in Monterey.

After whale watching, our family of 3 decided to have lunch at Old Fisherman's Grotto based on the past rating. We waited for about 10 minutes before being seated. We ordered Seafood Paella, and Seafood Combo along with two cups of clam chowders.
The waitress was super friendly and suggested adding clam chowders to main dishes to save us a couple of $. Food is ample, fresh and tasty. We could not even finish the two dishes.
About a month ago, we dined at a Michelin restaurant downtown Monterey, in comparison, I feel Grotto serves better seafood at a better price.

The service was outstanding from beginning to the end! The food was flavorful. We ordered five dishes and all five dishes were delicious. The wait staff was attentive and refilled drinks immediately. We did go in the afternoon and were seated right away. When we were leaving there was a wait. The server did show us the dessert tray at the end of the meal and was definitely hard to turn it down. Desserts were delicious as well. We ordered the tiramisu, New York cheesecake, and the crème brûlée. We would definitely go back again!

Ruben was amazing !!! The best service and clam chowder !! They bring the food in a timely manner and checked in multiple times . Super clean as well!

No crackers for our delicious clam chowder or Sriracha or hot sauce for that matter, but otherwise 5 star.

Food delishouss!!! Clam chowder a must! Old building but right on the water. Little on the expensive side.
Service fantastic

Wonderful dining experience with knowledgeable staff and beautiful views. We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious Linguine Isabella and the fresh Crab Louie salad. The huge selection of Top Shelf cocktails made it difficult to narrow down our favorites but were equally as incredible.

We had low expectations, thinking the restaurant would be an overpriced tourist trap along the pier. But it was actually a great meal! Prices are high but portions are HUGE. I ordered the jambalaya which was well seasoned with the right level of spice. The dish was brimming with hearty shrimp and sausage. Service was quick and attentive. It also has a great view of the sea from floor to ceiling windows. Overall lovely lunch in Monterey!