Came for a quick lunch while walking the wharf. The staff welcomed and sat us quickly and answered questions we had. The views from the booths by the window are beautiful, looking out on the water. We ordered some apps and dessert. The food was tasty although we didn't love the artichoke with the balsamic. It made the artichoke a bit sweet and overpowered the artichoke flavor. Overall cute place with a nostalgic atmosphere.

The manager, Austin takes the time to seat and greet guests. We had great service provided by Pablo and Ricardo. Yes, we ate here two days in a row. Its that good! We even had the privilege to meet the chef on both occasions. The food is outstanding, fresh and all made in house desserts. A place you must stop to have dinner. The best in Monterey.

Wow! I was expecting a "mid" touristy, seafood spot given the location, but was so pleasantly surprised by everything. The interior is very pretty and the views of the water are beautiful.

Shoutout to the people online who recommended this spot for clam chowder, which was the reason I came. The claw chowder is EXCELLENT 5/5 TWO THUMBS UP. Definitely the place to go when looking for good clam chowder after exploring Monterey. The garlic bread bowl is really a great compliment to it and I highly recommend getting it.

IMO the portion sizes are pretty large, so come hungry!

Lastly, we did note that we were on an anniversary trip, and Angel and the staff were so, so kind. They decorated our table, gave us well-wishes, and even gave us a small dessert on the house. Angel was so attentive and informative the whole night. Would happily come back again.

This is THE Place in Monterey if you are looking for Spectacular Seafood!
I've been coming here since I was a kid at least 45 years.
I remember an older Man in a white suite used to stand at the entrance and give samples of their Clam chowder.
It was the Best in Monterey then and it still is the Best in my view. The Workers here are so welcoming and professional. They go over their specials and answer any questions you have about the menu happily. We ordered the Clam Chowder of course. We weren't disappointed.
It was Fantastic!
I also split a Cold Crab sandwich with my wife because i saw a few people ordering them (you have the option of ordering it hot if you like).
The sandwich was Jammed Packed with Fresh Crab meat. They don't skimp on that at all. The only thing I would do differently is ask to have the bread toasted a little more but that would be my preference because it still tasted Really good.
I could taste the fresh/sweet crab with every bite. Yumm!!!!!
I will be back again, and again, and again... lol

This is such a classy place and never disappoints! Delicious food, great wine menu, superb service, and simply lovely ambiance. This is our go-to place with visitors on the Wharf.

The oysters and calamari was amazing !! Some of the best oysters I had and i will come back soon

Hands down my most favorite clam chowder in all of Monterey! I used to frequent this restaurant with my family when I lived in the area. The ambiance is beautiful inside and we always requested for a window seat. The staff are attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable in the various meals on the menu. We were visiting for the weekend and decided to just get a cup of soup to go since we had our dog. Still delicious, creamy, and perfect since the last time I had it! Will be dreaming about it until I can come up again to have some more haha

Amazing anniversary dinner.
Awesome service from all the staff and the owners. Thank you for everything. Cherri & Jeff

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful date night at Old Fisherman's Grotto, and once again, they did not disappoint.

From the moment we arrived, owner Chris warmly greeted us, which set the tone for the evening. Our server, Jeanette, was amazing attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. A special thank you as well to Liliana, the sweet host who welcomed us with a smile, and Justino, the clever and efficient busser who kept everything running smoothly.

The shrimp scampi had spectacular flavors, perfectly cooked and full of taste. The skirt steak was a great portion and much thicker than we expected, cooked just right and very satisfying.

The ambiance was fantastic, making it the perfect spot for a date night. Excellent food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Old Fisherman's Grotto truly never disappoints.