75 YEARS IN THE MAKING
TRUE FINE DINING EXPERIENCE
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
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!
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!
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Ashley A.
10/04/2026
This is a very nice restaurant with great service and delicious food. Everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor. Our server, Giovanni, was entertaining and extremely nice. We ordered off of the special menu. My wife had Rock Cod Parmesan crusted and I had the Seafood Trio. The bread that they serve is hot and fresh sourdough. The prices are a little on the high side, but it was worth the experience.
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Joe C.
10/04/2026
THIS WAS MY FIRST VISIT IN MANY MANY YEARS WHERE WE WERE NOT HANDED A RED LONG STEM ROSE AFTER DINNER. IT HAS BEEN CUSTOMARY FOR OVER 20 YEARS....... Missed the tradition.
Great table service. Very attentive
Clam chowder with meal was very good $8
Fettuccine Isabella very tasty. It's my favorite. $33
Includes fresh baked bread and butter $0
3 Ice teas
Paella dish was in need of flavor. Spicy. Maybe ask for lemon n the side. Won't order again
Variety of plated deserts topped with strawberries. We didn't sample any
Portions are good. I have enough fettuccine for my lunch tomorrow'. I'll be back
Dad had fish plate. He enjoyed it
$149.00 for three adults
Great table service. Very attentive
Clam chowder with meal was very good $8
Fettuccine Isabella very tasty. It's my favorite. $33
Includes fresh baked bread and butter $0
3 Ice teas
Paella dish was in need of flavor. Spicy. Maybe ask for lemon n the side. Won't order again
Variety of plated deserts topped with strawberries. We didn't sample any
Portions are good. I have enough fettuccine for my lunch tomorrow'. I'll be back
Dad had fish plate. He enjoyed it
$149.00 for three adults
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Michelle V.
10/03/2026
Amazing food!!! Everything we ordered was beyond amazinggg!
Calam chowder $23- omg 10000000/5
Fish of the day was ..
parmesan crusted cod $23
And it was 100000/5
Rigatoni $21 was 5/5 100000/5
Service was good !!
Place was not to kid friendly but it's written all over hahaha cool unique restaurant
Amazing food!!! It's definitely a favorite every time we come to Monterey
Calam chowder $23- omg 10000000/5
Fish of the day was ..
parmesan crusted cod $23
And it was 100000/5
Rigatoni $21 was 5/5 100000/5
Service was good !!
Place was not to kid friendly but it's written all over hahaha cool unique restaurant
Amazing food!!! It's definitely a favorite every time we come to Monterey
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Susan S.
9/28/2026
So, and we tried a lot of different places - this was the best restaurant on the old fisherman's wharf - from service to food ( especially ) not to say this is the Best seafood/ food I've had... but probably the best at this location . We had crab tower ( ) , calamari, garlic bread, artichokes/ all excellent!!!! It's a safe choice.
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C... D.
9/21/2026
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