
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

I selected this place for a business meal as it was right on the water and had very high ratings. It did not disappoint. The views were spectacular, and the food was also excellent. The wine selection was actually fairly good as well and everyone had a fantastic time. It's obviously been around for a while, but the wait staff was great, and I would certainly go back.
One thing to note is it also had steaks and other things in addition to just seafood. So they really appear to be something for everyone.
One thing to note is it also had steaks and other things in addition to just seafood. So they really appear to be something for everyone.
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doug e.
10/09/2025

This is located on the fisherman wharf and no wonder their clam chowder was voted best in for more than decade. It's nicely decorated and romantic place for couples and the server Ricardo was great in what he does. I've no complaints to the service or food or location or anything. Everything was good during my visit.
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Beemboy E.
10/07/2025

Came here March 7th 2025 for dinner.
We got a complimentary breaded calamari dish with ketchup dipping sauce and fries.
Wife had the $30 eggplant calamari par parmigiana dish which was breaded calamari and eggplant combined together. Not a dish that I would order but wife finished it all.
I had the $49 ultimate seafood pasta which came with a generous filet of salmon shrimp clams and mini lobster over pasta. All the ingredients all the all the seafood were exceptionally fresh and tasty, and I would order again.
This is the place that bans crying babies my kind of place. They also gave out long stem roses, the first time in 22 years since our marriage that my wife has received roses.
We got a complimentary breaded calamari dish with ketchup dipping sauce and fries.
Wife had the $30 eggplant calamari par parmigiana dish which was breaded calamari and eggplant combined together. Not a dish that I would order but wife finished it all.
I had the $49 ultimate seafood pasta which came with a generous filet of salmon shrimp clams and mini lobster over pasta. All the ingredients all the all the seafood were exceptionally fresh and tasty, and I would order again.
This is the place that bans crying babies my kind of place. They also gave out long stem roses, the first time in 22 years since our marriage that my wife has received roses.
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Robert C.
10/04/2025

Came for a birthday dinner ! Nothing beats this locally owned for generations for great food service and views ! We had appetizers oysters were fresh and tasty. The calamari was perfectly breaded and cooked ! We had Captains Plate ! Delish and the Macadamia crusted halibut and they were both fantastic!
Everything was very clean and inviting! We met the owner who made sure we had a great experience. The Crème Brûlée was amazing ! To top it off we received roses at the end of our visit!
A must stop when visiting the wharf in Monterey !
Everything was very clean and inviting! We met the owner who made sure we had a great experience. The Crème Brûlée was amazing ! To top it off we received roses at the end of our visit!
A must stop when visiting the wharf in Monterey !
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Cristina S.
10/02/2025
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