We loved the fried shrimp and the calamari here that we came back to order seconds. And both times I wasn't quick enough to take a picture. we also got the fried zucchini. We like the calamari here more than any other stores down the wharf. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating we are definitely recommend this place read more

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Eeehhhhh...just okay. Clam chowder is always good, but kind of underwhelming in the bread bowl...felt skimpy.. -Calamari - decline in quality and quality throughout the years. Use to get a-lot more and way better quality. The tentacles was my fave, but was non-existence. There wasn't even rings, just giant pieces of not to fresh tasting squid... Oh well, atmosphere is always cool - how can you not enjoy a nice day at the wharf....Will be back for more clam chowder and calamari somewhere on the Monterey Fishermen Wharf..... read more

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Came here for a Saturday lunch. We had the clam chowder bread bowl and the calamari. Both tasted good. Service was friendly and fast. The only thing that could use improvement is for someone to clean the tables after a customer leaves. Some customers already placed their order, were waiting, and standing until the tables were cleaned. Tables are available inside or outside. If you want a refill of soda, you have to pay 50 cents. read more

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This place is actually part of ABALONETTI BAR & GRILL. That's probably why the calamari were so good. The fish, shrimp and everything else is also good too. Seating outside is limited and it can get busy quickly. But it's a great place for fried seafood. Very good pricing. Too many pigeons outside but other than that a great place for lunch in all of Monterey! Plenty of tartar and cocktail sauce. Big portions!! Letter of Recommendation: A read more

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Located on the Old Fishermen's Wharf, this cafe is a great option for those looking for a quick bite. They have a few indoor tables and outdoor communal tables. Their menu offers a variety of fried seafood. I ordered the calamari, which is advertised as the top item, with fries. The calamari was tasty with a seasoned batter. There was a good amount of garlic on the fries. Overall a good experience but had hope the portion would be a bit bigger given its price. It was $14.95 plus $0.50 to upgrade to garlic fries. read more

Fish & Chips Cafe - Calamari and garlic fries. Photo by @martiwantsmore - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

The food was bland and greasy, and I honestly don't recommend it. The customer service was unfriendly and unwelcoming, which made the experience even worse. The place looked promising, but the quality and service did not live up to expectations. Definitely not worth coming back for. read more

We got the popcorn shrimp and fish and chips and it hit the spot! It was also nice to have the option to eat inside since it was a little windy and the birds were in full force outside lol read more

Fish & Chips Cafe - Popcorn shrimp and chips - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Food was bland ... service was not good, and this had to be the worst place on old fisherman's wharf... it was just dirty looking, lady over the counter eating while working, just seem unprofessional. read more

We had wandered until we were starving. This places line never ended, yet moved quickly. Usually a good sign. Nowhere to sit, so we found a bench. Even better in my opinion. Harsh reviews had me nervous, but honestly, this was pretty tasty. read more

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For the Wharf, this place is a good deal and food is fresh and delicious. There's not much seating in the restaurant but it's better than paying more at the others restaurants on the Wharf that serves the same quality of food. If you're in the Monterey area, just remember that the better restaurants are not near the ocean but a few blocks away. read more

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Hmm. I really don't give bad reviews unless the food is really bad and unfortunately this place on the warf is NOT GOOD. We got the jumbo fried shrimp with fries, fried zucchini, and calamari. The shrimp itself was decent and crunchy however, the fries were greasy, old fries. The zucchini was not edible and had a weird off putting taste. We took it back and they replaced it with calamari which was a miss too. Definitely not worth eating here. Side note: they give packaged tarter sauce (nasty). read more

Fish & Chips Cafe - Jumbo shrimp was the only good thing. Zucchini and fries NASTY. - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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We been doing for years and we always been satisfied with food and friendly service love it!

My boyfriend and I came across the cafe as we were walking on the wharf. I remember seeing this spot as a place to check out. There was one person in front of us ordering so line was not busy, but many of the tables were taken. I was able to secure a table for us. We got the clam chowder large, fried calamari, and fish and chips. Our order was ready fairly quickly. Loved the clam chowder; the taste was just right. It does have bacon in it. Fried calamari was delicious; I see why it is award winning. The fish was breaded perfectly like calamari. All the condiments are set out for customers to take. Highly recommond! read more

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The clam chowder bread bowl was good, only complaint was the lack of seafood in it. Still delicious though. Calamari was great! The breading was thin and it was crispy. We also got 10 oysters ($3 ea) and they were some of the most plump and delicious raw oysters I've had. It wasn't fishy or smelly and they were very delicious. I would come back again despite limited seating! read more

Long line that moved pretty quick. The food was good considering there are many competing neighbors. read more

Fish & Chips Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

There's lots of places to get fast food (good food fast not "fast food") on the wharf. We've always stopped here when we don't want to sit and get served. The cafe has seating inside (about four tables seating 4 and two tables serving 2) and a few patio tables outside. You order at a counter at the front and then wait for your number to be called. For the crowd the cafe gets, tables free up fairly fast - most people want to keep moving to other sights. All tables were full when we arrived around 12:30 but by the time we paid at the register, a table inside had freed up, yay I ordered fried calamari - no fries - and proceeded to get lemons (nice big slices), hot sauce and vinegar, napkins, forks (compostable) at their station. My calamari was ready quickly and it was delicious. The generous pieces were thick and fresh. However, I would have preferred it had been cooked longer to get more crispy even between the folds - yeah, some of the pieces were that big. Regardless, I ate way too much and probably paid it later haha Next time I would ask for it extra crispy. Not sure if they can accommodate a special request but worth asking read more

I went to Fish & Chips Cafe on Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf and really enjoyed it. I ordered calamari and fries and a corn dog, and everything was super good. The food was fresh and tasty, and the place had a nice, relaxed vibe. I'd definitely go back. read more

This place is a bit of a hole in the wall and I will admit the cleanliness of the restaurant isn't the best, but the food is good. I got the clam chowder in a bread bowl and thought it was good, I just needed some pepper. As with all bread bowls, it seems like you're not getting as much soup because there's so much bread and you're left wanting more soup. My boyfriend got the fried calamari and fries. We both liked the fried calamari because the pieces were huge compared to what they would normally give you at a restaurant (small rings or legs). The calamari was flavorful and the fries were good, not oily and had some crunch. read more

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It was a great place to eat on the wharf (since there are a lot of fish & chips options to choose from). The food was good and decently priced. The staff was friendly and the wait time was little. We got the fried calamari and fish with fries. Both tasted great. There is very limited seating outside. There is more seating inside, but it is very crowded in there. read more

Fish & Chips Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Their food is good and worth another trip. They are only open for lunch so their great pricing is for lunch service only. The food came out in a timely matter. The service was great and very helpful. I liked sitting on the boardwalk outside. They have a dinner location next to the lunch spot and those prices go along with every other place on the boardwalk. read more

*3.5 STARS* Service- quick, super nice staff Food- really good for what it is- greasy fried food *calamari- nice and crunchy, good fry breading, hard to tell if it's made in house or bought premade. The fries that came with it was incredible! *chowder bread bowl- the chowder was really good, lots of flavor and we really enjoyed it, I wish the bread was toasted because it was pretty cold. Also there wasn't much chowder so if I went back I would just buy it by the bowl *raw oysters- pretty good, especially the price Cleanliness- it was not clean at all 0/5, flies everywhere, everything was sticky I don't know when the last time they cleaned it was read more

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Great for what it was - a greasy takeout joint in the back of the touristy wharf. If the wait times are too long at the sit down restaurants, and you just want some chowder or fried heart attacks, just come by here. Staff were wearing Abalonetti shirts from next door so I'm assuming the two places are related. About 3-4 round tables outside and some limited seating inside. Was directed next door to Abalonetti when I asked about the bathroom situation (clean bathrooms there, with a small changing table in the women's room) What we ordered: * 2 corn dogs and fries for the kids - no complaints from them. Fries were actually quite good! Long and skinny kind, not under nor overdone, not over salted, not too greasy. * clam chowder in a sourdough bowl - solid. Clammy and not too heavy on the potatoes. On the salty side but that works well for the sourdough bread bowl anyway. Bread tasted freshly cut rather than a stale top that had been sitting around all day. I had low expectations but was pleasantly surprised. Food came out super fast considering the line, and the staff were pleasant and efficient. Minus one star for the dirty sauce area - just a lot of people jostling for the condiments, which is sticky jugs of ketchup and hot sauce to pour into the little plastic sauce cups, but most of the plastic cups had sauce splattered on them and there was a big bin of tartar sauce just sitting out not on ice. I did manage to get 3 clean cups of ketchup so it worked out fine, but especially with covid my hands felt a bit sticky. Nothing a good hand washing before eating couldn't fix. read more

After enjoying a whale watching tour, this spot seemed quick & convenient. It was..but the food was sub par. Especially because when I think of eating on a pier, I think of fresh seafood. Not the case here. Pricey & small portions that tasted & looked like they came from a frozen box. In fact ive had better food that did come out of a frozen box. We didnt bother on finishing what little we got The clam chowder was really the only thing they had that was ok. it was served in a bread bowl, but they barely took any of the bread out, so there wasnt much chowder in it. Had I known, I would not have spent my money here. I know my review is negative, but mainly to help others from suffering the same experience we had. Your options are even more expensive restaurants with a view of Monterey or just wait to get out of the overpriced pier. read more

Fish & Chips Cafe - Chowder in a bread bowl - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Seems to be the only "no waiter" place to eat on the pier so I guess you don't have a choice. But the Fish & Chips and chicken nuggets is pretty mediocre. Not bad. Just not good. Eat heat if you don't want a sit down meal with a waiter, waiting to eat and pitying. Or try the Pizza - kinda weird to offer pizza when the name of the place is Fish & Chips. read more

Small restaurant, big flavors! They serve one of the best clam chowders at the wharf!! So creamy, tasty and not overpoweringly fishy nor is it too thick, it's just right. They also have an assortment of fish and chips, calamari and other yummy fried sides. They're quick to serve and very friendly! read more

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Such an easy stop while exploring Monterey. The staff were welcoming and the food is priced fairly compared to all the tourist traps on the wharf. We grabbed garlic fries and a clam chowder bread bowl to go. We took it with us and walked towards the aquarium on the bike trail. Plenty of picnic tables and benches to enjoy the savory food. The fries got a little soggy on our walk but we're still hot and mostly crispy. The clam chowder to go bread was great since they package it separately. We will go again! read more

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Sucks. Every restaurant establishment near this joke of a place had someone from their payroll out in front of their main entrance greeting and shouting promos. That was too tacky and screamed desperation. So, we thought, let's go to 1 place that actually did not have anyone out in front greeting and shouting. Fawk! This place was a sheithole! Fish & Chips had to be the worst I've ever had. Tasted old and frozen. How that's even possible when you're supposed to be representing Fresh seafood being on Monterey next to the fawking ocean! Dayum! Jumbo Prawns was decent compared to Fish & Chips. But compared to other restaurants, it's disgusting. Fries were a joke. You can easily tell everything served here is not fresh. Even their fries! Cmon! *owner - have self respect for yourself and just fold and shut this establishment down. You do not deserve to be an owner of a food establishment. That's the truth.* Place looked filthy. 2 young children working was pleasant. Food? Disgusting. That's it. read more

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We wanted to have some oysters before we left Monterey and decided to try this place since it was the cheapest on the pier at $1.75 per oysters. Their sign says "Fresh Oyster", but we didn't think they were fresh. Typically, when we order "Fresh" oysters, they're are still moving. The oysters were definitely not same-day caught. The outer lining of the oysters were cracking and had that white milky juice when you spoon it out. I posted a picture of it. We've been here before, but only ordered their fish and chips which were good. The portion, as mentioned in other reviews, were small but thought they were priced accordingly. You get what you pay for. Cheaper price, smaller portion. Do you really save? If you're not too hungry, this place is good so you don't spend more than you need to and waste food. Service was friendly and our orders came out in a timely manner. Everything was good except for the oysters. read more

Fish & Chips Cafe - Not Fresh Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

I got a bowl of clam chowder, and I barely tasted any clam inside besides load of salt and some undissolved starch. Service is fast and they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Went to Monterey with the family and ended up trying this little spot when on the wharf. We were hungry and wanted something yummy to eat but something light like a snack before dinner. I ended up ordering a fish and chips and this was yummy. This came with two pieces of fish which were crispy and flakey and came with fries which is delicious. Overall enjoyed for a quick snack! read more

The food took a long time to get served, they ended up giving me the wrong order. The pizza was greasier than a car engine. This is by far the worst tea I have ever been to. the food was extremely overpriced. read more

Fish & Chips Cafe - Their greasy ass pizza. - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

I didn't want to leave a review but after reading all the other reviews I've decided to warn you and let you decide for yourself. I'm a local. We own a historical house from down the street and I often bring my daughter down to the wharf on quiet weekends to watch the sea lions and grab a bite. A bit of french fries is all that my 3 years old enjoys. Didn't want to do any sit-down restaurant and wasn't really dressed to impressed because home is only a few block away. This is a takeout place that my husband and I would usually stop or bring the friends and family whenever they are in town. This particular Saturday must've not been a great morning for this lady but as my daughter and I approached the counter, the little dark Asian lady behind the counter looked at me up and down and said, "We not open yet." No explanation. No smile. I saw no closed sign. The umbrellas were all open and out. The other tourists walked by and stared but she failed to greet them as well. I'm sadden to say the switching of ownership over the years had forced this place to become very unwelcoming. My two cents to the owner, sometimes people would rather grab a bite to eat then sit down at a restaurant. You being in a strategic spot on the wharf and also opening late in the day, you're not doing very well of a job of keeping your local customers. The food may not be so great but people come for the scenery and people here in Monterey. From another Monterey family to another, my family and our guest will venture out to find better fish and chips place. read more

*COVID-19 Review* This was the only food place where the people working here were actually wearing masks (and not putting it below their chins). I was able to peek in their kitchen and the people cooking the food were also wearing their masks properly. On top of that, the prices here were more affordable compared to the other food places around and the portions are great. The customer service here was absolutely wonderful! I ordered fish and chips. I had to get my fries replaced because after I ate the fish, I saw that there was a black piece of fuzz (probably from someone's clothing) in my fries. I told the cashier and showed her, and she apologized and put in an order for a replacement. There were more fries in there than what they initially gave me, which I appreciated. I also noticed that whenever a customer is done eating, they always disinfect the table right after. I will definitely come back here the next time I visit Old Fisherman's Wharf. read more

Nice little place to grab a quick bite to eat while you're on the wharf. During my Monterey stay, my boyfriend and I came here twice! First time we got the clam chowder and calamari and chips. It was super tasty and the fries were great. They had the same crispness as shoestring fries which I love. The chowder wasn't too overly creamy which I liked! It also has bacon in it, but you hardly taste it. The second time we stopped by, we tried the buffalo calamari and with garlic fries instead of regular fries and the fried oyster and chips. The oyster wasn't fishy at all. The garlic fries, however, were a little soggy and I wish it was tossed better in the garlic oil. If you grabbed fries from the bottom of pile, they didn't have any garlic flavor =\ Service itself was good. Nothing that makes them stand out, but then again this isn't really a restaurant, but a small little stand for quick bites! read more

Very fresh crispy fish and chips! Our order came out quick and the employees were super nice. Plenty of seating both inside and out. Great place for a quick bite to eat while out at Old Fisherman's Wharf. read more

Fish & Chips Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

This used to be a really good place to get fish and chips and calamari for a decent price. We used to go here every time we are in town. It used to be the best food for the price point compared to other places on the wharf. Don't know what happen. New owner? The food quality and quantity has really gone down. We ordered the usual: fish and chips for my husband and calamari for me. Both dishes were overly greasy and tasted like they were refried in old oil. The dish portions are smaller than they used to be and the prices have gone up. The serve was not so friendly either. Definitely a disappointment. Will it be coming back to this place. read more

Fish & Chips Cafe - Fish and chips, tiny portion for the price, tasted like it was swimming in old oil, was very greasy. - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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The store was filthy. The fountain drink dispenser has mold everywhere. I thought I was going to get food poisoning.

Food was good, ordered fry calamari and jumbo shrimp and clam chowder. However, services was suck, I was help by Cashier Britney, she skipped me to order told me to wait couple time, while other gentleman that come before me can order right away. I waited for her to be done with that gentleman order, and I ask politely can I order? She still told me to wait couple more minutes, that's was OK with me, we are not in hurry at that time. I repeated my order for 2 times, she didn't get my order right charge me extra for stuffs I didn't order. I told her She overcharge me. She didn't even say sorry stumped her steps walk out form her station to other side like a child without even telling me to wait or explain what she gonna do regarding the overcharge. Next customer behind me and My husband that was waited in the table then ask me what happen. Next customer behind me even states, "NOT FRIENDLY SERVICE". This specifically address for Britney, other staffs seem nice. Then manager come and voided the charge also didn't even say sorry. Our original plan was to eat there, but due to bad service and that kills my appetite and ruin my vacation mood, we decided to take out our food eat elsewhere instead of being treated that rude without any reason. read more

We had a choice of eating anything on the Wharf; we decided to stop into the fish and chips cafe because they had a little of everything we wanted to try and taste. We tried fried oysters, clam chowder in a bowl, shrimp and fries. It was pretty good especially the clam chowder, the oysters not so much. I would recommend but be careful of the pigeons nearby ! read more

Dont come here for the clam chowder. It tastes like its cooked with sink water. Very watery and just off tasting. A huge bummer when that's one of the main things we look forward to when coming to the wharf. The calamari and fries are good though. The soda machine was out of ice and the outdoor seating is very cramped and uncomfortable. We wont be coming back. read more