My son and I came in during our birthday getaway yesterday. It was still early but our hostess was lovely so was our waitress. The food came out promptly and it was delicious! My son is a 20 year old neuro-divergent male and this year we've been exploring a plethora of "firsts". He invited me out to our first fancy pasta restaurant. He could not stop driving about the taste of the food and now he has a standard for other restaurants to uphold. Thank you for our lovely meal. read more

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Was craving some pasta and noticed Louie Linguini's was just a short walk from our hotel, so we decided to give it a try. Right from the start, the check in process was a little confusing. There's a sign that says to wait at the door, but there are two entrances, and even the guests ahead of us seemed unsure where to go. Thankfully, once we figured it out, we were seated right away and chose an outdoor table with a nice view, which ended up being one of the highlights of the visit. Unfortunately, the service quickly went downhill after that. A server, I believe her name was Ally, was taking an order at a nearby table and told us she'd be right with us. After that, we waited close to 20 minutes before anyone came back to help us, which felt excessive considering the restaurant didn't seem overly busy. Once we finally ordered, we started with the calamari, Caesar salad, and clam chowder. The calamari was easily the best thing we tried. Super crispy, fresh, and even better with a squeeze of lemon. The Caesar salad was simple but satisfying, and the regular size was large enough to share. The clam chowder was decent but nothing particularly memorable. For our entrees, I ordered the Chipotle Penne from the specials menu because it sounded unique and looked great in the photos. Unfortunately, it lacked the flavor I was expecting and didn't live up to its presentation. We also ordered the kids' spaghetti, which was simple but perfectly fine for the little ones. Overall, the food was mediocre and didn't leave much of an impression. While the waterfront location and outdoor seating were nice, the long wait for service and underwhelming food make this a place I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again. read more

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Went for dinner here after going to the Aquarium. Looking at the starters, at first we were thinking garlic fries...and then we saw crab fries! We started with that. It came with a generous helping of fries, with a decent amount of crab. The chipotle ranch was tasty and creamy, but we didn't think it was spicy at all. Excellent. Of course we had to have the chowder too. It came with the obligatory oyster crackers. Creamy and delicious. Not having enough crab, I ordered the Dungeness Crab Legs for dinner. It came on top of a pile of mashed potatoes, surround by vegetables. You have to crack the legs and get the meat out yourself. If you're not used to or are uncomfortable doing this in public, order something else. It was excellent though. Arrived piping hot to the table. Good experience overall, service was good. Just a little on the pricey side, but given where you are dining, that's probably expected. read more

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Some people say that you can't judge a book by the cover, but I could judge this Restaurant by a simple sample of clam chowder. They serve you samples right outside, but I went ahead and ordered a small bowl, and I was not disappointed. read more

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The service was amazing. We were checked in on a timely manner. Drinks were strong but incredible. I love seafood and got the seafood sauté. Pesto wasn't too strong. The seafood tasted fresh! Great experience. read more

Louie Linguini's - Seafood Saute - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

We ordered the seafood saute, fish & chips, kids mac and cheese, and kids popcorn shrimp. We made a to-go order and they were quick. The seafood was fresh and didn't disappoint! The batter for the fish & chips was perfect and the Mac and cheese was home made and had a unique flavor to it. Prices were surprisingly good. Highly recommend. read more

Louie Linguini's - Seafood saute - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

The food was good. The hostess was horrible. We had made reservations on Open Table, but, the hostess didn't honor it. Why even take reservations? 45 minutes after our reservations and me about to get very upset with the hostess, we were seated. Our waitress was very good and made up for what the hostess lacked. My wife ordered the Sicilian Seafood linguini, while I ordered the Seafood Saute. I asked my waitress if I could substitute the pesto sauce in the Seafood Saute with a white wine sauce. She said that they could do it for me. My wife and I shared our pastas. We both liked the Seafood Saute in white wine sauce better than the Sicilian Seafood Linguini. It's a good place for Italian seafood. Why take reservations if the hostess won't honor it? read more

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Came to Monterey with my family to get away from the heat! Went to the aquarium first and it was so busy, so I definitely was feeling hungry after all the walking. Plenty of seating and there's stairs and an elevator through the gift shop to get to the restaurant. Staff is friendly and welcoming, great service and constantly checked in with us. I looked this spot up before coming and was excited to try the clam chowder. We ordered a clam chowder + bread bowl (recommended option for garlic top by our great server!! But I forgot her name), regular bowl of chowder, garlic fries and fried mushrooms. Everything was delicious and came out quickly together. My mom liked dipping the fried mushrooms in the clam chowder and that's actually a good combo!! The chowder is on the creamy side which I like. Tasted fresh and had food flavors! The sourdough bread bowl reminded me of a sort of flaky bakery bread and not so much sourdough (which is totally fine for me). I'm sure the bread bowl without the garlic top tastes just as good too. I forsure want to come back and try other dishes like the pasta or steak! read more

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I was starving and this restaurant did the job in satisfying my clam chowder fix! Our server was very nice and our food came quick. The fresh berry mojito was very minty and tasty. And my clam chowder was deliciously filling. The house salad was also very delicious. I love a good spring salad with feta and fruits. My boyfriend found his fish and chips to be quite tasty and love his beer (I think he got the pilsner). Very cute restaurant and wasn't too busy. There was a nice view of the ocean where we were seated. read more

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Cioppino: best seafood soup i ever had. Watching NBA playoff of spurs and Nicks games at the bar. With a seaside view. Thank-you read more

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We had reservations for 6:30 and were seated promptly, staff was friendly. The ambience was very nice and our table had a view of the ocean. For an appetizer we got the garlic and crab fries with the chipotle sauce. The crab wasn't my favorite but I absolutely loved the chipotle sauce and the garlic was sooo fresh. For the entree I got the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and they gave me a decent amount of shrimp. Everything had good flavor and was cooked well. All the food came out very quickly for a busy Saturday night. This restaurant is a very nice seafood and Italian restaurant, would recommend read more

Louie Linguini's - Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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I came here to treat myself to dinner with a friend after we had both completed the Big Sur 11 miler. We got a table right by the window with an ocean view. Server was prompt with water and we quickly ordered wine. We also got some garlic bread as an appetizer but sadly it disappointed with some raw, crunchy garlic on top that left us both with horrid garlic breath but that was quickly overlooked by the fettuccine Alfredo I ordered that luckily wasn't drowning in sauce and had the perfect bite and portion. Overall a great place to celebrate such a huge moment in our lives. read more

We were looking for a little snack that was dog friendly, and they have a special menu! Bring a jacket, because it can get a little chilly. You might spot an otter or two while snacking and sipping while you're sitting outside! I ordered the artichoke hearts and a glass of red wine. Both were ok :) The view and Monterey vibes are better. read more

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The service was very good and the food came out fast, our servers and the host were amazing. Ambiance alone is 5 stars because the view was incredible today the least! Gotta be real though the food was just whatever. Specifically the crab bruschetta (not pictured), the pizza, and the fries in the basket. I did enjoy the fried seafood it was very good and so were the sauces. I will say that the price was fair for the location. I'd go back for the view alone. read more

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The sampler appetizer was very nice. I highly recommend getting the sampler, it has lots of different flavors and it's perfect. The pasta was good, but the portion was pretty small. There was a lot of pasta but I feel like there wasn't enough meat. The view was nice because it's upstairs. The service was typical. Overall I give it a 3.5. read more

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Not the most romantic spot -- ambiance is ok -- but ask for the balcony. The Fido menu is expansive but basic for the dogs. The linguini was okay, nothing special but the calamari legs were good. Staff was friendly and bathrooms were clean, parking can be a pain but otherwise all is manageable. read more

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My husband and I chose Louie Linguini's for a date dinner before heading to a comedy show, and overall it made for a really nice evening. We had a reservation but didn't need it, as it was a slow Monday night. We arrived right at sunset, which turned out to be perfect timing. The restaurant is upstairs with tons of windows overlooking the ocean, and we were seated right by one. Between the view and the soft music playing, the atmosphere felt relaxed and a little romantic. The staff was attentive and helpful, answering questions about the menu and offering suggestions without being pushy. I started with a dirty martini, simple and well made. We shared the Gilroy sourdough garlic bread, which had great flavor and a nice garlic kick. Of course, we had to try the clam chowder as our ongoing search for the best continues. It wasn't bad, but it leaned too creamy and lacked that strong clam flavor we were hoping for. With dinner, we shared a Chianti that paired nicely with our meals. I ordered the special lobster ravioli with a petite salmon, and it was delicious. You never seem to get many raviolis when you order them for dinner, but the addition of the salmon made the dish filling and well balanced. My husband ordered the cioppino special. While everything was cooked well and the seafood was fresh, he felt the broth lacked depth. Outside of the shellfish itself, the base came across a bit bland, almost like plain ocean water. Overall, the views, service, and atmosphere really stood out. While a few dishes could use more flavor, it was still an enjoyable experience and a lovely spot for a date night. read more

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As you can see from the pictures my daughter gives the clam chowder 5 stars!! We love coming to Louie Linguinis when we are in Monterey. My family was greeted warmly and sat right away. Our server was attentive and helpful. My husband ordered the Louie Burger, while my daughter and I shared a cup of clam chowder & a chicken pasta. My favorite part about eating here is the large windows where you can watch the ocean. Today we got to watch a couple kayakers come in contact with some dolphins. We will definitely be back. read more

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We arrived here on the Thursday before 4th of July the service was so slow we tried to order a drink sat at the bar for 20 minutes until we could get a simple beer on draft and a mojito and then we finally got a table food was okay nothing spectacular. read more

"I wanted to share some feedback. While we were still seated, our server came to our table after looking at the signed receipt and questioned the tip. I explained that we had left a cash tip on the table. After realizing it, they walked away without apologizing. It made what had otherwise been a pleasant meal feel uncomfortable. read more

I have a variety of thoughts about Louie Linguini's. Let's start with the location and atmosphere. It's situated in the perfect spot to overlook the water and cannery area. They have mostly indoor seating and a tiny bit of outdoor seating when you first walk up the stairs on the deck. It's very shady here but it's OK. You may wanna bring a long sleeve on a breezy day. The food is average at best. Most of the folks in my party had fish and chips and fried calamari. But we also tried the Alfredo linguine and seafood linguine. The fish and chips were not what I expected from this area. Just not super high-quality or special in any particular way. Lots of small pieces as opposed to a few large pieces. I question that. The seafood linguine on the other hand was quite good. And the calamari was basic calamari, I don't think fresh. What is cool, is that they have a dog menu. So that's nice since many of the visitors, including us, have dogs. Service was pretty spotty I'd say. I think it's because you're outside and they just don't go out there as much. read more

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This spot exceeded my expectations for sure. I was reluctant to give it a try because its located right on the ocean on Cannery Row, so my first thought was tourist trap! They had something for the whole family to enjoy since we can never agree on just one type of cuisine so it was a perfect place to try. We arrived at shift change, too late to be a lunch crowd and too early to be a dinner crowd, the place had a few parties seated and more arrived after us along with a new team of servers. Anyways, I wanted some Clam Chowder and they had a great deal with a salad and a Bowl of Chowder served in a Sourdough Bread Bowl and both were absolutely delicious. The salad was great, with candied walnuts and blue cheese crumbles and a nice balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The chowder was a nice creamy consistency and loaded with clams and chunks of potato. My kid had the cheese pizza and she said it was one of her favorites she has had. She will be talking about how good it was for years. I did try a piece and it was very good pizza, once again pleasantly surprised. My other kid had the tenders with fries which was the only thing that missed the mark. I felt they could have had more seasoning in the breading but overall the meal was good. My wife had the Fettucine Alfredo and once again she really enjoyed it. Very authentic sauce with a decent amount of flavor. I hope I get to make it back to Monterey just so I can try the chowder again and also fresh calamari right out of the ocean. We had a really nice meal at Louie Linguini's, and hope you give it a try also. Enjoy!!! read more

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Food was delicious, beautiful outdoor seating! Our server was amazing as well :) Food came out at a decent amount of time. Plenty of indoor seating if you're chilly and do not enjoy outdoors. This gem is located in a perfect spot with all the shops, aquarium and stores. The only downfall is parking.. however you can find street parking or some paid lots around the area. read more

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Louie Linguini's is a great place to eat. We were seated in a timely manner. The restaurant is clean and very nicely decorated with funny pictures everywhere. The waitress was friendly and very nice when explaining the menu. I ordered the clam chowder in e bread bowl ( delicious, highly recommend) garlic fries are tasty. pizza was tasty and the shrimp pasta too. Great experience. read more

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We were looking for a quick bite to take back to our room last night for dinner and pizza sounded good! This place was right across from The Clement Hotel and had pizza as an option, so we walked right over. We went up the stairs and when we walked in, we were immediately drawn to all the funny pictures of Louie lol! It was past 9pm, so the place wasn't busy at all. We ordered a "personal" combination pizza to go, but it was actually a decent sized pizza! It was really good and satisfying. Wish we would've had time to try their seafood because everything looked and smelled good. We had quick and good customer service! read more

Nice place in Monterey but I had higher expectations. Views can be excellent however the food can and should be better and service needs additional training and customer focus. If you're looking for a board walk vibe, as it doesn't portray a good dining experience, then this could be your place, but should not be your first choice. read more

Incredible food ambience and view! We wanted to have something light so we shared a combination pizza a Cobb salad a calamari and a bowl of clam chowder. Everything is absolutely delicious and the ambience is picturesque really read more

Louie Linguini's - Absolutely breathtaking view - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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I came to this restaurant on a school trip and the staff took such great care of us! The sandwich was super yummy and the fries were so crispy. I loved the views as well :) read more

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Good food, clam chowder sourdough bowl is a must try. Pet friendly with a Fido Menu. Server was on point very tentative made sure our puppies were also taken care of. Can't beat the waterfront view. Great location on Cannery Row. read more

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Service was poor, essentially non existent. Food was okay. There's a reason that this restaurant is empty compared to the others down the street. Overall, the best thing about this place is the view. Service: 1/5 popcorn shrimp: 2/5 fish & chips: 2/5 garlic fries: 2/5 fish tacos: 4/5 (actually pretty good) read more

Louie Linguini's - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Upon being seated by the window that overlooked the bay, noticed multiple gnats (10+) and flies (5+) flying in the corners of the large windows, so we asked to move toward the center of the restaurant. After being re-seated, we were given water after about 10 min when the waiter took our order. The appetizers came out in a reasonable time which consisted of french bread and battered/fried artichokes. Bread was ok, but the artichokes crumbled then trying to use you fork or grab them with your fingers. Good luck dipping them into the aioli. Entrees were bread bowl clam chowder, fishermans platter (battered cod, battered calamari, battered shrimp) served with cole slaw and fries, and chicken Caesar salad with cup of clam chowder. Clam chowder cup and bread bowl were good, but fisherman's platter crumbled like the artichoke appetizer. Trying to handle the cod was a joke, basically falling apart as it was dipped into the sauce. Coleslaw was bland like chopped cabbage with mayo. The Caesar salad dressing was bland like the coleslaw. Wouldn't recommend. read more

PROS: - They are at a prime location overlooking the ocean. - The staff is very cordial and professional. - The food here is just... okay. CONS: - The food here is okay. Nothing to rave about, but still edible. - Parking is a pain in the @$$, as you're right smack in cannery row. - Pricey for mediocre food. FINAL THOUGHTS: - You're basically dining here for the "views" and not the quality of food. read more

3.5/5 stars. I stopped by Louie Linguini's takeout counter and was impressed with how fast and easy the service was. The clam chowder was pretty tasty and hit the spot. I'd definitely like to come back and try dining in next time. read more

Louie Linguini's - Clam Chowder Bread Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Great food. Fast service. Great wait staff. Amazing views!! Recommend the crab and garlic fries but don't feed the birds! read more

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B o m b. Com!!!! Everyone loved their dishes - everything was so good! Their hostess recommended their "jumper" alcoholic drink and omgggggg so so so yummy!!!! Everyone was very attentive and the view was beautiful! read more

Disappointing Service Despite a Great Location and Food The location of this restaurant at Monterey Cannery Row is fantastic, offering beautiful views, and the food itself was delicious, well-seasoned, and enjoyable. The waitstaff was attentive and professional, making the dining experience pleasant--until I had to interact with the hostess, Madelyn. From the moment I approached her, she was snappy and rude, which set a negative tone. When I brought this up to the manager, I was given an excuse that she was having a bad day, which felt dismissive. What made it even more confusing was that the restaurant wasn't busy--Later, when I approached her to ask about paying my check, she was surrounded by guest but still displayed unnecessary attitude. I addressed my concerns with the manager and requested that Madelyn be spoken to, as no guest should be treated this way. While the food and waitstaff were excellent, customer service from the front of house is just as important, and my experience here fell short in that regard. In comparison, my visit to Bubba Gump's the day before--despite being much busier--was significantly more welcoming and enjoyable. If choosing between the two I'd go to another place. More variety. A great location and good food don't fully make up for poor service. I hope management takes feedback seriously to improve the guest experience. read more

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I was so happy to bring my dog to dinner and they have a dog menu which made it perfect to get myself something to eat and something for my dog as well. I had the Shrimp aurora which tasted really good and I ordered the chicken over wild rice with carrots for my dog which he liked. Service there was great they made sure my dog had plenty of water and it was really cool that they had a food dish for my dog to use. The view we had on the balcony was amazing which was great for my dog to lay down and look out while waiting for our food. read more

Louie Linguini's - My dog enjoying Chicken over wild rice with fresh carrots out of the food dish the staff provided him. - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

service and the staff were amazing. They were very joyful and welcomed us. The ambience is nice, but the food really is not good. My chicken piccata tasted like if it was just boiled or just heat it up in the microwave. But take it as you will people seem to love it I don't see the delight in overpriced tv dinner taste. read more

Came here early, nice staff. Sat by the window. Waiter remember our orders workout writing it down. I had their signature dish, , cioppino and I had them removed the shell. It was delicious and the garlic toast hit the spot with the sauce. Pay the extra fee to have them remove the shell, it is worth it. Had the Alfredo with chicken and broccoli , super creamy. Order a kids meal for my niece , hot dog and fries . I like how her food came out first . Nice and hot . The staff were friendly and water was refilled without asking . read more

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Good food, pushy service. Meh. Louie Linguini's seemed like the best pick for lunch since I wanted to avoid the typical hamburger & fries for my kid. Our party of 4 adults and 1 child was seated fairly quickly but unfortunately for us, we didn't get the scenic view everyone has been gushing over. Offerings here range from appetizers, soup [they only offer clam chowder], salads, sandwiches, pastas, pizza, & seafood. A pretty good selection that will ensure your entire party's happiness. Purchases: *MONTEREY BAY CALAMARI *SICILIAN SEAFOOD LINGUINI *LARGE CAESAR SALAD + BLACKENED SALMON [addtl $11] *CHICKEN FARFALLE *KIDS BURGER + AMERICAN CHEESE [addtl $1.50] *FOUNTAIN DRINKS x3 Food: Everything comes out on these huge plates but that only emphasizes the lowkey skimpy portions. With that being said, the calamari was great. These were cooked well, not over battered, and still had a nice soft chew to it. My 5yo went HAM!! As for her burger [which I was trying to avoid], was dry and just plain sad. She took maybe 4 tiny bites and that was me pushing her. Fries were good. The seafood linguine was great. The seafood was plentiful and although the spicy marinara was lacking heat, the flavors were on point. Chicken farfalle was okay- just bland. I absolutely utilized the salt shaker nestled in the corner of the table. Caesar salad was good and that blackened salmon was hefty. Definitely a good buy if you're into that kind of thing! Onto why LL wasn't a 5 star experience: 1) The staff seem bored, so bored they are dying to find something to do. In the middle of our appetizer, a young gentleman came over to ask if he could take our plate away. Dumbfounded, I had to pause for a minute before asking him to repeat what he said. Lmao. The appetizer plate in no way looked empty [granted, as mentioned above, the portion was a little shady], we were still in the middle of eating. 2) Our server, David S. simply wasn't nice. In no way was he mean but the way he communicated and his tone was just off putting. This made me want to have the least amount of interaction with him as possible. 3) The meal seemed rushed. I get that not everyone deals with a slooooooow & picky eater like myself but kids are kids. While everyone was being squished into one part of the restaurant, the staff could have easily used up the other untouched portion of the establishment. 3 stars. Not sure if I'd come back, there are plenty of other eateries located on the strip & they probably offer complimentary bread. Meh. read more

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