A pleasant surprise. I expected the food and ambiance to be uniformly mediocre as touristy places often are. But this place was clean, modern, had pretty good food, and was able to seat our larger party together immediately. It's not budget, but it's unrealistic to expect any sit down restaurant on the pier to be. We saw otters and even dolphins playing in the harbor. Seating is a bit cramped and service could have been a bit better, but it's a good of an experience as I've ever had in this location. read more

Ordered Fish & Chips and the recommended special, Paella. It arrives 35 minutes later, and both tasted like something that you get from a grocery store and cook in a microwave. No, we didn't have COVID, we went to another restaurant and the food was fantastic. Also when they recommend a special, ask the price, the Paella turned out to be one of the most expensive things on the menu! read more

This was a perfect choice. We had excellent service, and the food was prepared to perfection. We had the Sand Dabs and the Seafood trio. The calamari starter was also very good! Views were perfect for the Christmas Boat parade. Great job for such a busy night! We can't wait to return! read more

Waited for 25 minutes after we were seated and still nobody showed up. Waiters standing around looking at each other... we finally just walked out. Stay away unless you have plenty of time to get served.... read more

Came here last night and they did not disappoint. I brought my dog and anticipated sitting outside, but they directed us to an inside table. My dog sat on a chair and drank out of a cup I brought and food I gave her from my plate. My server was great. I had the seafood trio and a gin cocktail off the menu; and the husband had the fish and chips and a beer. It was great! I highly recommend this place. read more

Gorgeous views and the menu prices are very reasonable. Excellent ambience and service. Francisco and Severo were very attentive and friendly. There was also another Francisco who captured lovely photos for us. Wonderful staff! The crème brûlée was my fave! Thank you for a wonderful first experience! My mother will definitely be recommending to all of her friends. :) Overall fantastic gem at Fisherman's Wharf. read more

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Long story short my fiancé got food poising. The service was horrible, the food was BLAH!

Food was reasonable and was tasty. Service was great. We enjoyed our family meal here and would go back

This is a great place to have a beer or something - the location is right at the end of the wharf, and the insides are nothing fancy but are clean with huge windows overlooking the ocean. I also thought the service was friendly. The food isn't that expensive, but is just terrible. I had the paella which just tasted like soggy yellow rice with a mix of random seafood thrown in. The grilled fish was tough and with a weird aftertaste. read more

We decide to try this place for the first time time and for sure it's going to be the last one our server got the order wrong and instead of apologizing he ask again insinuating the we were wrong and on top of that we found a hair in our food and nobody from management came and talked to us they looked like they didn't care really bad experience and they char everything so we pay and leave a good tip but never coming back again read more

Our party of 6 was seated promptly. Staff was very attentive. Food and drink orders taken promptly and beverage and food arrived in short order. New England chowder was very good not too thick. Crab cakes (2) were delicious but I would have liked them "bigger". Pineapple salsa delightful. Shrimp salad sandwich was very tasty. Plenty of shrimp. Bun was soft and tasty. read more

View of the harbor and ocean was really nice. Seated promptly and service was friendly. The fish and chips, and chowder-filled bread bowl were tasty. read more

We had a group of 18 for dinner watching the Christmas boat parade. The food was delicious the view was wonderful and the staff was very attentive and Great. The firecracker shrimp was so awesome. So if you're looking for pleasurable place for a large crowd or dining alone look no further. With a large group you have 3 choices of pre fixed menus. We selected #2 which has 4 courses with entree choice of salmon, chicken or crab & shrimp ravioli. Great views, staff, ambience & food read more

This place is ok, food is overpriced, you are mainly paying for the view. The food is just average and nothing special. Only the warm bread and clam chowder were good. We were seated right away and got a window seat on a Sunday at dinner time and service was good hence 3 stars. read more

You would be better off getting a filet O fish at McDonald's. Mediocre food that costs way too much. You will leave upset with severe diarrhea. The food was brought to our table at room temp with little to no flavor. Crab melt is basically just an overhyped tuna sandwich. Do not recommend. read more

I had a very pleasant experience here. The crab and artichoke dip was really good. The restaurant was very busy, however, and I would recommend arriving about thirty to forty-five minutes before you want to eat, since there was a very long wait when I came. All in all, I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Chip and fish was good and the oysters. Drinks too. Plus the view and u can also go on top of this restaurant and check the view.

Great views of the harbor activity along with good food at a great price. We had the fish and chips and it was great.

Stopped here yesterday after an afternoon of whale watching. We were cold, hungry and this was the first place closest to the boat. Other than the hostess none of the staff were following Covid protocols. That should be 'nuff said, but the calamari was over breaded and under cooked. read more

It's a nicely laid out and good-sized restaurant. You have a good chance of sitting by the window to check out the whale-cruising or other boats coming and going. The service was good. My only complain is that I found the fish and chips to only be OK. They were very dry and not seasoned well. They definitely needed some salt. I also didn't care for the breading. I was disappointed with my coffee because the cream they gave me had tiny curdle bits that floated in my coffee. They should carefully check their cream to make sure there always fresh. I can see that being easily overlooked. read more

Amazing service lovely food, angel ,danny and Pedro biggest thanks to them they made our night here ! Great experience

Went to look around at restaurants and saw this place at the end of the wharf. First off it's beautiful inside! The views are amazing and the seating it quite roomy. Secondly they're Kid FRIENDLY and have a simple kids menu! Third and most importantly the food was amazing and the food came out so quick! We got fish and chips and it was delicious!!! read more

Made a reservation here on accident, was thinking of a different one. Location is great at the end if the wharf. Can't really see the view because the lights are blinding. I was very cold. We told them it was anniversary dinner and they sat noisy kids near us. Food was good, not amazing. Service attentive, but not friendly. I was cold, it was loud, can't see out the windows. My fault for not searching for something more intimate. read more

Very good food, 100% you should check out if your in town and on the fisherman's warf.

This restaurant is FANTASTIC! We recommend Mundo, Oscar, or Cero as your waiters. Top notch! Our family has food allergies and they were so wonderful and accommodating that we ate here both nights of our Monterey stay. We will definitely be back. P.S. remember to ask for bread. I'd dare say it is the best fresh bread in California. read more

The restaurant was at the end of fisherman's wharf. We had a great table at the window with a view of the harbor. The appetizer of crab with artichokes was very good. The cioppino was probably the best I've ever had with garlic bread for dipping. The fisherman's platter was a nice assortment of fried fish, shrimp and seafood- very nice. The filet mignon with crispy onion rings and mushrooms was excellent. We had a birthday tiramisu - delicious! I would definitely come back. read more

dogshit, so bad, absolutely hated it, our server was boring and the raspberry iced tea could not of been any worse. Fish was tough and gross. read more

We were in Monterey on a Tuesday night and decided to get takeout from one of the restaurants on the pier. Most of the restaurants would not do takeout so we walked toward the end of the pier and saw this restaurant and they do take out! We thought the price was reasonable so we ordered the rockfish and chips, clam chowder, and the grilled sourdough crab melt sandwich. They didn't give us any tartar sauce for the fish and chips and I didn't like that the fish were panko crusted (it makes the fish very chewy) . The clam chowder was meh, I've had better. The crab melt was average. Just a slice of American cheese and some crab meat sandwiched between two slice of toasts. Overall I don't think I will go back if I happen to be in Monterey. read more

Trying to find a place to sit down for lunch with kids isn't so easy here. We were welcomed in by such friendly staff! The view is AMAZING and we watched two captains masterfully maneuvering their ships back to the dock. We really wanted the bread bowls (SO GOOD!) and they had decent options for our kids (buttered pasta and fish n chips). Some restaurants there felt too nice for us, but this one was great! We can't rave enough about how nice it was for us to feel comfortable with the kids at a sit down restaurant with great staff and great service! We will be back for sure! read more

Terrible service. We are Monterey locals. I took my 10 year old son for a late lunch to enjoy the pier view. We ordered simple: kids fish n chips and a shrimp platter. We waited for 30 minutes and the tables filled around us. 50 minutes later the tables that arrived after us were all served and enjoying cracked crab etc while we were still waiting for our food (and hopefully for the opportunity to refill our drinks). 1 hour after ordering, we inquired with another server as to when we will be served. The original waiter arrived and said "sorry, kitchen is backed up", but offered no explanation as to why those that arrived after us received their more complex orders. We eventually gave up and paid $25 for our drinks. I asked to speak with a manager and they said he was "too busy" to speak with me so I left my phone number. Being a local I can't WAIT to share my experience with all the people I run into at my job as well as friends and family that want to visit. Terrible service, no accountability by management, complete fail. There are waaay better places people. read more

The food was amazing & our server Jose made our experience unforgettable! We will definitely be coming back. The ambiance is also very nice we had such a great view. Shoutout JOSE !!! read more

End of Old Fisherman's Pier, place looks quiet in outside, but goes deep with view of water. Nice ambience. Food portion was good. Unfortunately food was ok given the pricey food. Sand dabs came with veggies and rice, fresh but TOOO salty. A pinch of sale would have sufficed. Crunch of salt in every little bite. Could barely finish cuz too salty. Let the flavor of fish speak for itself, not the salt. Fisherman's platter has two deep fried shrimp, two small cod filet and mostly calamari over bed of fries. Portion good but mostly fries. Conclusion, seafood fresh but price not worth it. $23 and $22 respectively, expected more given price. read more

My parents stopped by here yesterday. They enjoyed the majority of their food until my mom had the Rockfish Sandwich. After taking a few bites she realized that something was off about the taste. She immediately started coughing and rushed straight to the restroom. She got ill(from both ends) instantly and was barely able to walk. My dad had to help her out of the restaurant. My parents were still charged for their food after this whole episode. Mind you, my parents came there on an empty stomach so it was definitely something wrong with the Rockfish sandwich. My dad asked for soda water to help calm my mom's stomach a bit and they had the nerve to charge him $7 for it. I don't usually write negative reviews but this is concerning. read more

Amazing Views! The food is also good (I recommend the firecracker shrimp!) My husband and I went for vacation and we went to the bar where Danny, and Brittany took very good care of us. They were both very attentive of us and made sure we were satisfied as soon as we sat down. They were busy most of the time, but that didn't stop them on making sure we were satisfied. Since we had such a great time with amazing drinks and food, we decided to come the next day for dinner. Brittany was our server and she did not disappoint. She recommended us the seafood trio and I'm so glad I chose that entree. She was excellent, she was very attentive and was ahead of the game when we needed things. My husband and I plan to come back here when we visit Monterey again! read more

The food was ok, nothing special. One of the managers here was very rude. He was unprofessional when there was a misunderstanding and told us if we'd like, we could leave. Our business was not important to him to say the least. We decided to stay because our party of 10 was already settled in and ready to eat! Views of the water were the best thing about this restaurant. My family and I will not go back for the mediocre food and rude service. read more

The food here was not seasoned and a steak had to be sent back because it was over cooked. The staff were ok until we asked them to split the check. The server and the manager both made it sound like our fault for asking to split the check. Starting there they had excuses then had an attitude as well. Not recommended. read more

It was Meh.... Best thing was the view. My son and husband had the rockfish and chips and they said it wasn't flavorful at all. My daughter and I had the crab melt. It was a glorified grillled cheese sandwich with a little crab salad thrown on there. There was barely any crab taste at all. I would pass it up and maybe find another one of the restaurants on the wharf. However, none of them seem to have very high reviews. read more

Service was not great. Waiting a long time for a soda which never came along with a side of spinach that came after the fact we were already done eating, If he was for the friendly girl busting the tables that helped us more then are server. I don't think I will be back read more

From the wonderful greeting we thought we were in for a treat but what followed was a poor example of Cali Coastal Cuisine. From the waiter who literally said "hurry up" when we were ordering to not being able to tell us how hot something was on the menu. To our creamy and nothing else clam chowder, to a weak spicy chicken sandwich nothing here was special or memorable especially since I was celebrating my 60th birthday. Would not recommend even with two of their competitors being closed...go to any other restaurant on the Wharf or better yet go through the drive-thru at McDonald's at least they are consistent with what you expect. read more

Great clam chowder bowl and a cup. Skip the bread bowl. My go-to entree is fish & chips with a side of malt vinegar, very disappointed it only came with two tiny pieces of rockfish. In my experience most fish & chips I've ordered at other restaurants contain three nice pieces of fish. Rockfish you can do better. The night we dined we actually went into all the restaurants on the pier, many were undesirable. Rockfish is one of the cleanest and nicest restaurants on the Monterey Pier. Wait staff is great, but they need to always bring oyster crackers when clam chowder is served and have sherry in-house for guests that like it in their clam chowder. read more