For several years visiting Monterey, I never visited the wharf or explored.
So glad we did this time because every view was gorgeous.
From start to finish, service at the Old Fishermans Grotto was impeccable. Decor and vibes were alluring and welcome. And such an amazing staff who take such great care of their customers.

Food was amazing, view was amazing. We will definitely be back!

Absolutely delicious fresh seafood! I had the special of dungeness crab, grilled shrimp, salmon and butternut squash risotto. Loved it. We had a lovely window table and watched the boats on the water. My boyfriend enjoyed his cioppino too.

Great fresh seafood (my swordfish was wonderful), very good clam chowder (breadbowl optional), excellent service, nice atmosphere. Would definitely go again.

The Ultimate Pasta was absolutely delicious, and the paella was just as amazing. Both dishes came with huge lobsters and very generous portions.

The only downside was the 30-minute wait, but honestly, the food was so good that it was totally worth it. We also tried other dishes, and everything was tasty--the clam chowder was especially great.

The interior has a charming, traditional feel that makes the place really special. Sitting right by the ocean gave us a beautiful view, which made the experience even better.

The servers were attentive and kind, and I found the prices to be very reasonable. The owner, dressed in a suit, personally greeted and checked on guests, which was a really nice touch.

When it was time to pay, they gave each woman at the table a fresh rose, which made me so happy--I almost tipped 100%! My husband loved it too.

Out of our 3 days in Monterey, this was definitely the best meal we had. Thank you so much! Even after returning to LA, I still can't stop thinking about the pasta and lobster. Wishing your business continued success!

We went to the cafe not the restaurant. Luis and Rose are fantastic, they make you feel like family. Everyone is so welcoming and goes above and beyond. For example, we wanted oysters and Luis made a mignonette for me that wasn't on the menu. It was one of the best I've ever had!
They had AMAZING clam chowder my kid tried it for the first time and LOVED it . They were super accommodating and tended to the many needs of our family (3 generations)! five stars across the board
P.S I want to give a shout out to the big restaurant, the servers carried the plates filled with food up the stairs which was not easy and done with a smile!
Both restaurants had a great vibe, we recommend.

The service was attentive, non intrusive, top notched. Our service team was cohesive, well times. They even gave me a rose at the end of tte meal:) the food was incredible! Great Captains plate meal was so good. We had a lovely western sunset table view... lovely. We would come back in a heart beat. Thank you for the rose:)

I had the best lobster tail I've ever tasted! The staff went out of their way to make sure everything was just right. The cozy yet classy atmosphere made the meal special. The drinks were great, and the dessert was a highlight. I highly recommend this place for seafood lovers.

Love the food and service and the ocean view have been coming for many years and never fail

Good clam chowder and fish is cooked well. Wish we got to sit next to the water instead of having a view of the pier and feet. Nice customer service and we appreciated the constant water and ice tea refills. Would recommend getting the specials or the grilled platter to try a bunch of different seafood.