This is probably one of those places that you see it on the street and would continue driving by it. It's on a busy street. Building isn't an eye catcher and you'd think a fish house here? Don't make the mistake of driving by and if you do make a U Turn. This place is not to miss. Staff is welcoming, warm and fun. They are very attentive and want you to be taken care of. The inside has an old school family style look to it. Feels like someplace I'd go with my mom and dad on special occasions. Don't come here if you're looking for something modern looking. Very happy with my choice of food. We had the fried calamari which i thought were cooked perfectly. I ordered the special artichoke seafood pasta. Way more seafood and artichoke hearts than pasta. So so good. If you're in Monterey don't get caught up thinking you need to go down to Cannery Row for seafood. Come down here instead. read more

Monterey's Fish House - Special - Artichoke seafood pasta - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

You Fish An old-school, no-frills fish house that's been in operation for over thirty years (ca. 1994) in the same spot. Not only are they a local and Yelper-favorite restaurant, but they were also listed in the exclusive Michelin Guide as recently as 2019. The Good: * Located away from the wharf and Cannery Row, so you don't have to deal with all the nonsense those two come with. * Private parking lot, as well as street parking. * Prices aren't too shabby considering the location. * Service was a bit odd, but friendly enough. * Their house-made linguini was very good and worth the extra $6 upgrade. * Veggies were cooked and seasoned perfectly. * Beers on tap and in bottles, as well as wine. * I liked the flavor from the oak grill. The Meh: * Hard to complain about free bread, but just watch me. The bread was stale and not fresh at all. Even the pats of butter weren't enough to save it. * The Diablo sauce was all gas and no brakes. It needed a little sweetness and acid to complement the spice. * Carissa's penne pasta was waaayyyyyy overcooked. And so was her salmon. The Ugly: * WTF is this second menu they have? I shit you not, the poor waiter had to recite what must have been over twenty off-menu items. It was mildly amusing at first, but then you realize you're supposed to actually absorb all of this? It's got to be some kind of inside joke with the staff. No way it's real. * The clam chowder was watery and not thick at all. Not to mention, the flavor just wasn't good, and there weren't many clams. * My tuna steak was just not good. It didn't taste very fresh and had an off texture. I thought for sure I was going to get food poisoning from it, but luckily that didn't happen. Conclusion: I hate shitting on an institution like this, but it is what it is. It appears their better days are behind them, as there's probably a good reason they lost their Michelin recommendation. read more

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With one of their staff telling me at my first visit a couple of weeks ago that most of their customers are out-of-town tourists, that explains a lot - locals by and large don't go there. Two local hospitality people we know made a face & said "Oh, we wouldn't have sent you there." Now I know why. The waiter arrived about 8 mins after we were seated. He seemed to be in a hurry, like a busy NY restaurant. I ordered a plate of the grilled oysters - you know you're in trouble when the server says as he puts the plate in front of you, "You'll want to eat those in small pieces because there are sharp shards of the shell in them from the way they were cracked." First, how do you eat oysters "in small pieces"? Second, I could see the small shards, like broken pieces of glass from a Christmas ornament that fell off the tree - and the thought of those getting caught in my throat took all the thrill out of what I wanted to be a nice plate of grilled oysters. I gave it a careful go but did not finish the dish. Our entrées were smothered in sauces and something akin to gravy - my wife ordered the scallops and I ordered calamari steak. The sauces overkilled the taste of the seafood. My thought was that they had a seafood cook working in the kitchen alongside an Italian-forward cook, and neither one of them would give an inch on the food, so they just put them together on the plate thinking more is better. It was not. If you want refills on iced tea or water, you have to ask for them. I saw (and heard) what I believed to be a disagreement between our waiter and the kitchen staff - very animated back-and-forth. And even if they weren't arguing, it sounded and looked like it, even among the din of the restaurant noise. The hostess came by our table to ask how our dinner went, and I gave her the "meh" sign, and she asked "uh oh, tell me about it" - i was appreciative that she wanted some details. She listened, and said, "Please tell me, they want to hear about things like that." Two days later, I found out in a very definite way that no, they DON'T want to hear about things like that. I called the restaurant a couple days later to make them aware of what I've described in this post, not to get any money back but to make them aware so as to improve - and also since I'm in the business. I spoke to the manager. I've been in hospitality over 40 years, and I have never encountered a more defensive person in management than this fellow. I'll share a few highlights. He asked what we ordered, I told him. His answer? "Well, you picked the wrong menu items to order." Oh really? I tongue-in-cheek suggested he put little stickers on the menus next to the "wrong items to order" if that was the case, to warn guests. What an outlandish and ridiculous response that was for him to make. I told him about the couple of local hospitality friends that said, "We wouldn't have sent you there,", and he sternly asked, "Who were they?' I was taken aback, as if I was talking to an FBI investigator. I replied, "Excuse me?" He repeated, "Who are they, what are their names?" I have never heard such a response in my life. I didn't give him the info he wanted. What would he have done with it anyway? There were other things he said that I won't go into here, but he finished with, "If you come back again, I'll give you another plate of oysters and maybe an hors Dovre." Maybe? How big of him. I spent well over $100 (no wine or drinks) on two lousy entrees and oysters with tiny shards of shell in them. Total disappointment. Too many other really good restaurants in the Monterey area to fool with ones that don't care or offer apologies from a poor experience. read more

I was so not impressed with this place. Maybe things have gone downhill? It started with the ridiculous "specials" list repeated by our server. There was already a specials list menu but there was a crazy long list that he told us about. The list went on and on. The problem is that I have difficulties with auditory comprehension due to a past stroke so I didn't get most of what he said. And the one time I did ask about a specials item, he didn't even really describe and explain. So I just went with an item that was on the regular menu. My salmon looked and tasted frozen which is fine but it was overcooked. The pasta was also well overcooked. The veggies were excellent though. I really enjoyed them. John ordered the New England Clam Chowder which I had to try. It was pretty watery and just okay. The complementary bread was cold and I passed on it. (We had recently dined at a restaurant that gave us incredible focaccia so it's hard to compare.) Once we got past the menu and specials snafu and ordering our food, our server warmed up and did a good job. We definitely won't be back. read more

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It's been a while since I last came here, and I was in Monterey, so I needed to go back. When in Monterey, you should try their seafood because it's top-notch. Their calamari is incredible--no words. I love it and find it very addictive; I wanted to bring more home with me. It's served with a cocktail sauce that has a hint of horseradish and tartar sauce. The pastas are very delicious. It's cute that the pasta is served in a big bowl--I felt like I was drinking soup. I had the clam pasta, and it was delicious. The clams are super fresh, and the sauce is flavorful. However, the only letdown was the pasta noodles. They are average, but homemade, which is impressive. The noodles seem to be small and not long. My parents had the Sicilian Holiday Pasta, which was also very tasty. Just be careful with the red sauce--try not to get your shirt messy. The sauces are perfect for dipping your bread. The service is quick, but it's best to come early because it gets packed really fast. Parking is okay, but it fills up quickly due to its popularity, especially after being featured on Triple D. read more

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What a bummer! Came here and was deeply disappointed in the food. It's very loud or it was the time we went. It was not a positive ambiance. The best thing were the oysters that were grilled. These were flavorful. Our server was very kind. But geez they had so many specials. The waiter was very patient to describe them all but it was overwhelming to remember them all. I'd recommend just picking a few...(the people next to us commented that there were more specials than actual items that were on the official menu lol). Then came my fish. I ordered the sole. This came with a light batter. Unfortunately it was not seasoned well. We got veggies and pasta on the side. The pasta was cold and the veggies were mixed with soggy and fresh vegetables. The experience was disappointing since the food was unflavorful and unappetizing and the environment was chaos. Would skip and try to go to other restaurants instead. read more

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I don't even know where to start.... This looks relatively small from the outside, but more spacious once you get inside. It's clean, and it was a little busy when we went. However the service was great, we were seated as soon as we walked in, handed menus, and our server was attentive all throughout. The food... holy moly. the food was amazing!! This place was recommended to us and since we were in the Monterey area we decided to visit for dinner on our last night there. We ordered the prawn pasta and the scallops pasta. Both were out of this world. The pasta itself tased fresh, just made. and the sauces were divine. if I could recommend the one place you have to go to if you happen to be in the area, it would be this. Seriously ... I'm still thinking about this place lol. 10/10 hands down the best seafood pasta dish I have ever had!! read more

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Montery Fish House is a must when visiting the Montery area. We try to get ther right before they open as this place gets pretty buisy. Employees are always welcoming and do thier best for you to have the best dinning experience possible. Doors opened and we in and seated. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller side but they to accomodate all their customers. There are tables, seating along the windows and a booth too. We looked over the menu to see what caught our eye. Heres what we ordered. Corona Bear $7.00 Because you have to have a Conora with your seafood, its just a good pairing. I only wish they had brought it out in the bottle. It makes a huge difference. Oak Grilled Oysters $19.00 Oysters wer grilled in the shell and served with red sause something white on the sauce, lol, and lemons. My husband enjoyed them however they were to big is size for my liking. Crab Cake $21.00 This was just one crab cake accompanied with a slice of tomatoe and a slice of lemon. It was on the pricier size but very delicouise. Garlic Bread $7.00 Bread was just ok. Im my opinion the topping needed to melted and it seamed more on the cold size. Classic Sesar Salad $14.00 However for some reason it never made it to the table so we had it deducted. Sisilian Holiday Pasta $33.00 Fresh seasonal fish with clams, mussels, calamari, prawns, ans octopus. At the bottomwas homemade linguini. This entree was hery harty and filling with good flavor and seasoning. Hubs really enjoyed it. Cioppino $32.00 Tradionaly Italian! Fish and shell fish in tomato-based clam broth, with garlic bread. This was a good portion and very filling. Had good flavor and seasoning. Overall had a good time and enjoyed some ggod food. Will definately return in the future whr I'm visiting Monterey. read more

Omg!!! The grilled and fresh oysters are amazing! We went back twice during our weekend get away for more oysters. Their pasta and calamari are also superb! Clam chowder is ok. Not the same flavor that I am used to. Restaurant gets really busy. It gets Will definitely go back to this place. Highly recommend! The oysters alone are worth the trip -- grilled or fresh, they are very good, superb! We loved the home made pasta and calamari as well. The clam chowder was fine, just not quite what we expected flavor-wise. We ended up going back twice in one weekend. Service was great. Highly recommend." --- read more

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Local gem that we love so much! Must haves are the oak grilled oysters as well as the bbq octopus. The flavors in the seafood is jaw dropping and our family can eat them in less than 5 minutes! Service is kind and definitely family ran. Great warm ambiance in the restaurant with warm chatter and full stomachs. Definitely get the oak grilled house fish specials and the pastas are all homemade! read more

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We visited for lunch, were greeted at the door, and seated immediately. We ordered the grilled sole and salmon plates. All I can say is, Yum! The portions of fish were generous and cooked to perfection. The sides (pasta and veggies) were also tasty. We're were frequently checked on by Maraceleno, who could not have been nicer or more accommodating. He deserves a special shoutout. We were both very happy with our meals and overall experience. read more

This is my first time giving such a low rating to a restaurant, and it is entirely because of the service from the hostess. We were walk-ins with 3 adults and one 16-month-old toddler. When I checked in, I clearly told her "3 adults and 1 toddler." She seated us at a table that could barely fit 2 adults. After she walked away, we realized the table was far too small, so a waiter kindly tried to pull over another table for us. At that point, the hostess came back and rudely yelled at me, saying I had only told her "3 people." I explained again that I said "3 adults and 1 toddler." She then raised her voice and said, "That's 4 people, OK?" She repeated herself loudly twice, to the point that I almost walked out of the restaurant. The food itself was fine, and the waiter who helped us was polite and accommodating, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the hostess's behavior completely overshadowed the experience. I understand restaurants can get busy, but there is no excuse for speaking to customers this way. Being a hostess, you need to know how to talk to your customers. Bare minimum - with respect. read more

We had reservations at 7:30 but due to overbooking, we didn't get seated until 8:15. The hostess was weary of the fact that we've been waiting for quite sometime and did whatever she could to get us a table. We ordered the fried calamari and crab cakes to start and were given complimentary oysters as well for the wait we had to endure. The ciopinno seemed to be a staple for them as many people ordered it. A few in our group ordered as well. For me, I ordered the crab ravioli and it was amazing. The service was amazing and aside from the wait, it was a fantastic experience. read more

We got there on a Friday at 5:15pm and it was quickly filling up. The service was fantastic, they were very attentive. The ambiance was very lively, everyone was talking so it's not a "let's go for a quiet dinner". The food was all fantastic tasting and very fresh. We also ordered the fried calamari and the burger and fries. Everything was amazing. The portions were very filling. Will definitely be going back. read more

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Small casual dining. Amazing service. The food came Out fast. Big portions and very tasty. The clam chowder could have had more clams in it for my liking and the calamari could have been crispier but everything else was perfect. Extremely pleasant staff. The line might be long but the move it quickly without making diners feel rushed. Food comes out quickly. I recommend making reservations. We only waited 5 minutes to be seated once we arrived. Other parties our size had a 30-45 minutes wait without a reservation. Overall a great experience. Will definitely be back. read more

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Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 We were in Monterey for a friend's wedding over the weekend and stopped by here on our way back to LA. They're famous for their oak grilled oysters (5/5) and it was amazing! I'd go back just for that. It was so juicy, tender, garlicky, and smoky. Then we had the shrimp bisque (3/5) which needed some spice lol, and had our main--the Sicilian Holiday pasta, which was full of seafood and handmade pasta. I asked if they can make it extra spicy for us and it was perfect. It was like a spicy cioppino with pasta. Without us asking, our waiter Aaron made sure each dish was paced with perfect timing. Highly recommend this restaurant and would love to visit again just for the oysters. I'd like 2 dozen next time. Thank you Aaron for a great experience! read more

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Unfortunately, I was not able to take a photo of what I ordered because I was so hungry! First time here and my husband and I ordered from the special of the day menu. I had the lobster and prawns pasta. My husband had steak and scallops with baked potato amd veggies on the side. THEY WERE SO GOOD! My pasta was a little on the spicy side but it was just as great! Service was awesome as well. It's a small space and there weren't a lot of employees but everyone knew what they were supposed to do! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend! read more

Overall the experience was mediocre to okay, but with how much hype that this venue has it felt disappointing for what I was expecting. We had a reservation which was a MUST because the line out the door was at least 5-6 parties at all times and the restaurant was packed. While they have many pasta dishes, their main fish consisted of 4-5 choices of fish with different ways of making it: grilled, pesto, lemon crusted etc. while it was prepared fine, it was not the level of fish I would have expected in Monterey. The pasta was overcooked but the vegetables were quite good. Prices overall was not too far out there. Dessert was very good however so kudos to them for that. The vibe feels very busy with many different servers and bussers walking around, many tables in a small area and due to the line felt like constantly trying to turn tables. During lockdown, they had shut down their parking lot and had outside seating which would have been nice to make it feel less cramped. Not a bad experience, but if I'm looking for a nice dinner on a trip I would likely go somewhere else read more

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I used to come here years ago with my family and I always order the clam pasta. I think the recipe changed because it tasted different than how I remembered but it was still great. My friend got the burger and asked for medium but it came out dry. On a Sunday night it was busy right at opening but they were able to get us a table and they were as quick as they can be. I loved the decor and everything inside. read more

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Oof. Believed the hype and was super disappointed. First off service was fantastic. Jose, or server, was so friendly and took great care of us (party of 7). And that's the only reason I gave 3 stars. The food was not great. The calamari lacked flavor and all you could taste was the oily batter. We ordered one of the specials-- steak and lobster and the steak wasn't seasoned well and was a bit tough. The Sicilian holiday pasta was not great. The linguine didn't have a good texture and overall, it was just a bit of a let down. The clam chowder didn't have many clams and it was heavily seasoned with dried oregano, thyme and rosemary and you couldn't taste anything else but that. I really wanted to like this place. It's rated so highly, the restaurant was packed and there was a line out the door. But I really expected more. read more

We came here tonight for dinner. Last time we were here was about 8 years ago and I remembered how much we loved it. When we arrived the line was out the door, and they had just opened. The line moved quick and the kind hostess seated us quickly. Our waiter Cesar was so sweet and took excellent care of us. We ordered a cup of shrimp bisque and split a house salad with shrimp. Both came out fast. The soup was very good and the salad was nice and refreshing. For our entrees my husband ordered the artichoke seafood pasta. Their pasta is made fresh daily. He loved it. I ordered the lobster special. Their pasta special was supposed to be cut up lobster with a spicy marinara over pasta. I didn't want spicy sauce. Cesar let me know they can make it scampi style and I said that would be great. For some reason it took our main dishes over 35 minutes to arrive which seemed a bit long. Finally our food arrived and my lobster dish was flavorless and watery. My dish was supposed to be just lobster but there were shrimp in there too, and not much lobster. So that special was very misleading. I got Cesar's attention and explained that the dish was not good and didn't taste anything like a shrimp scampi. It was so watery. I've made scampi many times and this was bad. I asked if the chef could make a creamy sauce with cream and Parmesan to add to the dish. He said yes and the dish was brought back to me. It tasted much better than before. I would never order this again. I do appreciate Cesar doing all he could to make the dish better. Another problem was the acoustics inside. It was packed to the max inside and it was so loud. We couldn't hear each other talk. The noise just echoed off the walls. Both our main dishes were $40 each. We both thought that was way overpriced for what we got. I was so disappointed with my main dish because our last experience was so good. I'm not sure when or if we will be coming back. read more

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I don't understand the hype and the line. It's definitely just whatever for the price. The food isn't even local-local lol. The wood grilled oysters were kind of the highlight of the night, but they're just what they are: grilled oysters with a hint of the wood they were grilled on. Ambiance is casual though the crowd is a little older and dressed a bit better. read more

Everything was great! Space is small so be prepared to wait outside or make reservations ahead of time. Food was tasty. Special of the day was ahi tuna and halibut, friends got them oak grilled and I got lobster and prawns in garlic butter pasta. I also tried their crab cakes for first time. And we got bread and calamari for table. Dessert was chocolate mousse and vreme brûlée. read more

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Came here during my getaway from the City, and was surprised on how similar the cuisine was compared to others was. I arrived around 7PM and had to wait a good 45 minutes before getting a seat. They call you out by name so you gotta be at the spot, without an option to leave a phone number or anything. The place is pretty small but still able to sit large parties of up to 6 or 8 people I believe. I ordered a Sicilian Holiday Pasta, Oak Grilled Oysters, and BBQ Baby Octopus. We started with the oak grilled oysters, which were pretty big and really good. You can taste the wood aroma in the oysters; they were cooked but still a little raw. Definitely order this one! The Sicilian Holiday Pasta was pretty bland, and was basically a cioppino. The amount of seafood was decent, but I felt like I had to add a ton of salt to my broth since it was so bland. The BBQ Baby Octopus was also a favorite according to my waiter. It came with a lot of octopus, and was yummy. Would recommend ordering, only if you love octopus. No complaints on service, but I do wish the bread was more fresh. The bread appetizer was cold and a little tough to chew, so I wish they would've toasted it or warmed it up. Solid place overall, especially for out of towners who want to get their hands on some fresh seafood. Otherwise, for people well versed in seafood along the pacific coast, there isn't anything really worth coming for. read more

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We came in for an early lunch on a weekend. We were seated right away as we arrived right before the rush. The oysters came out pretty quickly but the main dishes took almost 40 mins to arrive. Prices are on the higher side but ingredients tasted fresh and of high quality. Restaurant was clean. Oysters- 5/5 Delicious and fresh. Calamari steak with pasta-4/5 Calamari was cooked perfectly, tender and seasoned well. The pasta was just okay. Sole Sandwich 5/5 Fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. read more

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We had a very nice dinner at Monterey's Fish house. We started with a fried calamari appetizer, which was very good and came out quickly. I got the artichoke seafood pasta, which was excellent. The portion was generous (I had 2/3 and my friend had 1/3), the homemade pasta had a very nice texture, flavor, and the seafood was nicely cooked (not overcooked). This is not on the menu but I saw another person have it and it looked really good. I also ordered the clam chowder. It was bland. I would not order it again. My partner ordered the grilled pork. It was a good size. It came with a piece of white meat, which was a little dry but the dark meat was very good. Our waiter was very friendly, helpful and really helped to make our dinner experience a good one. They had a reasonably priced wine list. Overall, a really good dinner and would definitely come back. Tip 1: Reservations are essential as the restaurant is very small and popular. Tip 2: Since the restaurant opens at 5 PM, either make your reservation for 5 PM or 6:30 PM, not 6 PM because it's unlikely the previous party will finish their dinner in one hour (especially if you have a large party eg. 4+ people). We had a reservation for 6 PM. We ended up having to wait until 6:30pm to get seated. There is no indoor waiting area. read more

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This small spot in Monterey Bay is such a hidden gem. The seafood is fresh and seasoned really well, and you can taste the quality in every bite. My personal favorite was the oak grilled oysters. They were smoky, juicy, and have so much flavor. They also have daily specials that aren't on the menu, so it's worth asking what they have that day. The place has a cozy mom and pop feel that makes the experience even better. Just a heads-up, it gets busy at night. A downside is that there's no online waitlist, so you have to show up and write your name down and stand outside and wait for your name to be called. We went on a Sunday night and waited about 45 minutes for a table, but it was worth it once we sat down. If you can, come a little earlier to avoid the long wait. read more

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I really love this local spot! I was in the area and a local guy recommended me to try this place out and it did not disappoint I really enjoyed the clam chowder, definitely my favorite fish of the night. And don't forget to get dessert, they have house made crème brûlée. I also ordered the cheesecake and ice cream and it was so delicious The server here are so sweet and nice which made the experience worthwhile. Even though the restaurant is not next to the water but it was one of the best restaurant I had in Monterey! read more

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Really lovely meal at the fish house. We got oysters, clam chowder, and crab ravioli to split. Everything was quite good! The staff were really kind and welcoming, and the place had a very cool vibe. We were overall happy with the food itself, too. Solid meal! read more

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This place has the biggest oysters I have ever seen in my life! It overshadowed everything else we had for lunch to be honest, these oysters are the size of my fist, so fresh, delicious, and tender. The bbq octopus and the crab ravioli were okay, but the size of their oysters is basically The Star of the show. read more

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Was amazing . Saw their menu and was not thrilled. Boy was I wrong. Delicious and great atmosphere.

Food was decent and tasted fresh but a few dishes tasted slightly bland (clam chowder). Ravioli crab pasta was good with the bread dipped in the sauce. Service was amazing though, our oyster appetizer came out before our waiter finished taking our order. We had an estimate wait time of 1.5 hours for party of 5 at 5:30pm Friday night but was seated in 25 minutes. Ambiance was great, a lot of history around the walls. read more

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Sicilian Holiday Pasta was hearty, delicious; great mouthfeel. I don't know this well, but this felt like a cousin of the cioppino. $33 for the privilege, however that seems to be the going rate for seafood medley soups/pastas around here The place was half packed with old timer locals, which I suppose is a good sign read more

Every time we head to Monterey or Carmel that is our lunch spot. Fantastic food and service. Never had a bad meal. I recommend it highly. JB read more

No frills, just expertly prepared seafood in a friendly, casual, homey environment. We walked in a bit before closing ~8:15p on a Thursday and were able to be seated right away even though it was pretty much a full house. It does actually seem like we were eating in a converted house. Our server rattled off tons of specials of fresh halibut, scallops, ahi, lobster.. all sounded amazing. We weren't that hungry since we had a significant afternoon snack, but still managed to finish a hearty plate of fried calamari, a swordfish plate, and a heaping scallop fettuccini. Honestly some of the best lightly bantered and crisp but tender calamari, moist swordfish, and succulent scallops. The fettuccini was a lil bit of an afterthought though and some was clumped together and not super edible. It was very saucy and flavorful compared to the pasta and veggies next to the swordfish which were rather bland. Also noted everything but especially the wine were pretty well-priced. read more

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Fantastic friendly, and efficient service at the bar Really delicious seafood Looking forward to the next time we eat here read more

We have been eating here for over 10 years. It has always been very good and occasionally exceptional. Tonight's meal was neither. The basic problem was the kitchen screwed up and the wait staff ignored it. . Our experience stated normally, Drinks and a Caesar Salad that we split. The wife ordered the Seafood Pasta special and I went with the Scallop Pasta special. But when the entrees arrived, the wife's was correct but mine was something totally different from scallops (crab cakes and ravioli were involved). The kitchen runner took them away (for correction we hoped). After about 15 minutes, our server finally made an appearance (to refill our drinks) and said our meals would be out soon. That was the first mention that there would be real food coming. And sure enough, a few minute later our dinners, as ordered, arrived. The disappointment in my wife's dish was obvious. The kitchen had held the previously prepared plate (approx 20-25 minutes) under a heat lamp rather than redoing it. The shellfish were barely warm and the once copious sauce had thickened with the pasta absorbing some of the creaminess. I found the scallop dish was creamy, with a large serving of perfectly cooked scallops and mushrooms. The only detriment was a taste of burnt crust from one of the scallops. The Monterey Fish House Pasta dishes run in the mid $20 range, We ordered the "specials" and expected them to be more expensive. And they were, averaging the mid $40 range. Past experience here have been very enjoyable. This one wasn't. read more

Mixed experience. Oak grilled oysters were amazing! Smoky, perfect amount of garlic, and the right texture. But other things that could be improved were: 1) Food came out slow 2) served cold bread 3) No crust on the honey roasted almond crusted snapper; sauce was too runny read more

Carlos is awesome! He always welcomes with his warm smile. And we love him! We come from Fremont always for Monterey Fish House because we LOVE the freshness of the seafood, taste of the recipes and the service is personal. Tip: They open at 11:30 and they get busy for lunch quickly. So if you have a large group of six or more I would recommend getting there early. I cannot recommend their food enough there is nothing that would disappoint you. Even the vegetables that are on the side and decorative are wonderfully sauteed and delicious. read more

Monterey's Fish House - Carlos is awesome! Always welcomes with a smile and service is impeccable. - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Great food ans service. We wanted to split the pasta and they were nice enough to split the portion onto two plates for us without asking! We also got salad, oysters and garlic bread but ate all that before taking photos. read more

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