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Monterey's Fish House

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

Monterey

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8.3^/10

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Ranked #1 for seafood restaurants in Monterey
"Holy Gods the crab ravioli in shrimp cream sauce is great."(5 Tips)
"Oak grilled oysters are awesome but not so the BBQ baby octopus."(7 Tips)
"Try the wood grilled octopus"(3 Tips)
"wood grilled baby octopus"(6 Tips)

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good for dates
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local spots
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Ben Z 🍣 🍺August 9, 2015
Calling ahead for a reservation is a must. If you're unable to get one, they do take walk-ins. Talk to the bartender (Jose) to get seated at the bar, which is faster than waiting for a table.
Alex DaishJuly 13, 2015
Booking ahead is essential for groups and couples. If travelling alone you might be lucky and walk straight in and eat at the highly sociable bar. A real gem, with exceptional seafood.
Elisa VazquezFebruary 26, 2015
The crab ravioli is amazing! Great as an app to share or as en entree, dip your bread in it & enjoy! You'll most likely have a 20-30 minute wait but the food is so worth it & the staff are fab!
GusMay 15, 2021
The wood grilled baby octopus and the local fresh oak grilled snapper are the way to go!
Ray SJuly 30, 2014
Awesome fresh fish. I had the grilled ahi special & loved it. Excellent wine list by the bottle & by the glass. Make sure you make a reservation.
Sarah ForsterMarch 5, 2018
Sit at the bar, great conversation and amazing food recommendations. We had the fried calamari and the special salmon pasta and seafood soup 👌🏼
Irene MOctober 13, 2018
Holy Gods the crab ravioli in shrimp cream sauce is great. So delicious and richly flavored I almost licked the plate.
David LAugust 17, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The wood grill is the key. Start with grilled oysters or baby octopus and head towards some fish and veggies. Tasty are the lamb chops which aren't on the menu. If zuppa then ciopino > boulliabase.
Arzu TaylanNovember 4, 2015
Oak grilled oysters awesome, seafood pasta a must, ask for special of the day. Make reservations, expect line for supper.
Ihsan CemaliJune 7, 2018
Prawn pasta, old grilled oyster and calamari parmesan steak was delicious. Waiter was very helpful. See you next time😉
M RSeptember 15, 2018
Nice place with warm athmosphere, excellent service and fresh food. However in my opinion little bit overrated
Jon HauptJanuary 19, 2015
Make a reservation or show up before they open. Worth the wait though. Try the Mahi Mahi... also crab ravioli!
Jermain GarciaNovember 30, 2012
So....pretty much everything here is awesome! There is a great selection of wine too. Come for lunch, bring family or friends. Can't go wrong!
Hailey CrowelMay 10, 2013
1) the portions are huge, so keep that in mind when ordering! 2) definitely ask about the specials. 3) the crab cakes are ridic.
Jennifer ComstockMay 1, 2013
The Hama Hama oysters are huge but taste as delicious as small oysters. Go for it! Also, the bar scene is where it's at.
Matt ZahnwehJune 20, 2013
Fantastic food, even better service. Seriously, everyone was unbelievably nice and helpful. Be sure to leave a good tip
MatthieuSeptember 29, 2019
Solid food. What makes it exceptional is the ambiance and the staff. Genuinely super friendly
Chris CegielskiAugust 20, 2015
The Oak Grilled Baby Octopus is large enough for a meal on its own and is great.
Cole SchartonSeptember 4, 2013
Best Cioppino EVER! Make reservations, this local spot fills up really fast having only about 15 tables.
Serg MesaDecember 20, 2014
Definitely ask the price of special or you will get an unpleasant special price!
Stephane IsraelOctober 9, 2018
Good: bisque, bouillabaisse, red snapper. NOT Good: scallops and mussels (too big and not tasty) and pasta (even though homemade).
Brad WillardFebruary 19, 2020
Comically expensive, but solid Italian themed food. I ate oysters as big as my hands that were delightful. Probably not worth the price in the end though.
An ShengJuly 19, 2017
The oysters were HUGE and very fresh. But everything else we ordered kinda sucked
Cynthia DivinoDecember 2, 2013
Make reservations to get in promptly. Service was good. I liked the pasta with clams.
Rowan KendallJanuary 21, 2019
Everything is great - has the ahi tuna blackened 👍🏼
Sean DaoAugust 4, 2015
Halibut was to die for. Stick to grilled foods like oyster or octopus
Darius KalinauskasJuly 21, 2018
Disappointed quite a bit. Servants to noisy. Crab cakes are no crab just tasteless pancake, grilled oysters and baby octopus are quite raw. Combinations are weird great fish with no so fresh pasta.p
Darius KalinauskasJuly 21, 2018
Disappointed quite a bit. Servants to noisy. Crab cakes are no crab just tasteless pancake, grilled oysters and baby octopus are quite raw. Combinations are weird great fish with no so fresh pasta.p
Christian HoffmannJuly 2, 2014
Awesome Food and Great staff! Lots of People but waiting is Worth it!
Alex ChalkiasApril 1, 2016
Sea-food is really good. Staff really lovely as well
Wanda KnightOctober 21, 2014
All was excellent -calamari, Grilled oysters, wine selection, service
Ryan RiviereJune 19, 2019
Crab ravioli and the cioppino is to die for.
VCOctober 27, 2013
Make reservations ahead of time. Saturday evening at 7pm had the place packed!!!
İbrahim DemirJune 20, 2014
Sea food pasta is perfect but it is much more like a soup
Essi SalonenSeptember 30, 2012
This place is awesome, but make sure you have a reservation! Recommendation: Mussel Marinara.
Bill FritzerOctober 17, 2018
Very good.....very busy.... very good service.
Jo MassieMay 13, 2016
It was quite expensive (check the prices of the specials before choosing) but the food was good
David LimMarch 15, 2017
Friendly Staff. Great atmosphere.
Christopher ChanJuly 2, 2012
Oak grilled oysters are awesome but not so the BBQ baby octopus.
David BoettgerNovember 26, 2013
Big glasses of really cold Anchor Steam on tap. And only $4!!
Casey PowersJanuary 3, 2011
Great place in a town full of shitty tourist places. Great seafood at reasonable priced.
Crystal WergerMarch 19, 2012
An off the beaten path home atmosphere with great seafood!!
Bob StemenMay 4, 2011
The Sicilian Calamari is great. The calamari itself is OK but the sauce is fantastic.
Crystal BruceApril 3, 2013
My 8 year old nephew gives this place 5 out of 5 stars. Crab cakes are amazing!
Steven TsaoNovember 27, 2011
So good. Definitely try the Monterey spotted prawns.
Valerie S.March 3, 2014
Must do for seafood in Monterey.
Antonio DiazOctober 7, 2010
I bet you are asking, "What's up with cooking pan at the table and why is it on fire?" It's bananas foster and you won't regret it!
Rachel SmithJune 1, 2018
Snapper plate is great!
Ernie JuarezApril 23, 2014
Make reservations! A must.
bahar konakDecember 30, 2015
ravioli and crap cakes are amazing

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