This was the loveliest anniversary dinner any of the restaurants gave us this week. When we checked in for our anniversary and I could see the view, I asked if we could possibly get a table by the window, and they had already set this up for us. We were not only by the window, we had a candle with rose petals and a tablecloth (the other tables did not). They also brought us a beautiful and delicious dessert at the end. Our waiter, Esteban, was the best server we have had all week, and he was a lovely man.

The calamari is absolutely delicious and I wish we had more of it. I was VERY VERY excited for mine, as it is two of my very favorite foods. The sweet potatoes fries did not disappoint. Sadly the coconut shrimp WAS disappointing. I found them to be very bland, and also the dip they served with them did nothing to help. It tasted like they used unsweetened coconut to make the coconut shrimp, and the dip had more of a sour fruit flavor. Though I did try to eat some, I did not enjoy it as much as I should have, given how much I love coconut shrimp. This dish needs some help. My husband really enjoyed his food, and his clam chowder. It's a really beautiful place. I really didn't expect it going into the wharf. It was nice than most of the places we dined in Carmel!

My wife was looking forward to seafood during our California coast vacation/road trip. She held out for Monterey and we found the place we last had a great dinner on the Monterey Wharf - Old Fisherman's Grotto. The clam chowder sample at the door confirmed we were at the right place!

While we waited for 20-25 mins. For our table we checked out other restaurants and their soup samples. There are some great soups on wharf but OFG was the best.

We had the Macadamia encrusted halibut and coconut shrimp, and the Monterey Trio (crab, sand dabs and calimari). It was well prepared and very very good. The halibut came with a fruit salsa over mixed vegetables and a maple sweet potato. It was great even for someone that prefers a great steak over seafood or fish. The Trio also was great and a very big plate of tasty seafood.

Come for the clam chowder and stay for the great seafood.

Very Nice good delicious !!!

My hubby and I came here for lunch because we remembered coming here almost 20 years ago and how much we loved it. It did not disappoint. The clam chowder is the best we’ve ever had, 20 years ago and again today. The service was wonderful, and we highly recommend place if you’re in Monterey.

This is hands down the best clam chowder I've ever had! I always get it in the sourdough bread bowl, and it never disappoints.

What I love about this place is that you can sit inside and enjoy the beautiful ocean view with great customer service, or grab it to go and enjoy it outside. Either way, the quality and taste are always amazing.

Definitely a 10/10 for me! I always look forward to coming here whenever I'm in Monterey. Highly recommend!

We chose Old Fisherman’s Grotto based on its outstanding TripAdvisor reviews, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. We’re currently two weeks into a road trip through California, Nevada and Utah, enjoying some fantastic food along the way, and this was without question the best meal we’ve had so far.From the moment we walked in, we were struck by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were attentive, friendly and professional, making us feel genuinely valued throughout our visit.The food was exceptional, both in quality and flavour, and the portions were incredibly generous. Every dish was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented.If you're visiting Monterey Bay, make sure Old Fisherman’s Grotto is on your itinerary. It’s easy to see why it has such an excellent reputation, and for us, it was the culinary highlight of an unforgettable Western States road trip. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great food. Great service. Atmosphere perfect. Couldn’t have been more perfect. Rounding off the evening with a rose for the ladies was special. Will definitely return when in the area.

Excellent as always. We had the Clam Bake, Fish and Chips Calamari and Shrimp Bruschetta. For dessert Cheesecake and Tiramisu. Consistent dining experience. Thank you!!

The service was excellent! The restaurant was on the fancier side and really beautiful, and the menu had a great selection of options. I got the chicken parmesan, and it was honestly the best I’ve ever had at a restaurant! My husband got the crab ravioli and loved it as well, although his portion was a bit smaller compared to mine.

To top it all off, our waiter brought me a rose at the end of dinner, which was such a sweet touch! We had a wonderful experience and would definitely go again!