Rockfish filets were very greasy. Grab a bag of Gordon's and bake at home. Service was amazing tho. Very polite and professional. View was beutiful too. read more

My family and I had our first visit to the Rockfish Harbor Grill and enjoyed it thoroughly. The restaurant hostess was friendly and welcoming, guiding us to a cozy corner table with a view of the harbor. The sight of Monterey Bay harbor from our spot was stunning, with sailboats, marine life, and bright blue skies all in view. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and engaging. We ordered steamed artichokes, fish tacos, mahi-mahi, Fettuccine Alfredo, and dessert. Every dish was DELICIOUS! The fish was fresh, perfectly grilled, and well-seasoned. The dessert was INCREDIBLE! While not the healthiest choice, since we're on a mini-vacation, that's just fine. Our meal was peaceful and enjoyable. read more

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Went to the Rockfish Harbour Grill for lunch with my wife. Overall, it was excellent. Had a perfectly wonderful view of the harbor, even saw seals and otters swimming about. I had clam chowder, which was one of the best I've had in a long time as well as rockfish tacos. both excellent.! My wife had broiled rockfish plate that included a nice portion of fish ,vegetables and mashed potatoes. All cooked to perfection. Service-our waiter deserves a shout out as he was very attentive and excellent as well. Bottom line, I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Rockfish Harbor Grill - Rockfish platter - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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Not to much good to say here. Rockfish grill is located on fisherman's wharf in Monterey. We originally chose this place because it was the only place on fisherman's wharf that didn't have a host of someone yelling outside abt how great they were trying to get people to come in. Well maybe we would have been better off at one of those other places. We started with drinks my Sauvignon Blanc was good nothing exceptional, it was a very classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. My partners drink on the other hand was their house old-fashioned which was way overly sweet. Next onto to food I got the steamed garlic clams, which was basically just steamed clams in a water, tomato broth. Not good I couldn't even eat more than two just very bland. my partner got the Caesar salad the clam chowder and fries. Caesar salad, he said was was average starring at a five out of 10 the clam chowder he starred at a 6.5 saying that it did feel very fresh but was nothing special. Fries were crispy can never go wrong with some fries. Other than that, we were seated right by a window on the water, which was very nice. The view is very pretty. Their service was mediocre as well and took a while for food and someone to come around to check in on us. Definitely room for improvement here I would not suggest nor come back. read more

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The food here is incredible. Not only does everything taste so good, but each dish is a work of art. Prices are very reasonable..if i only lived closer i would go all the time read more

Rockfish Harbor Grill - Outside - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Ambiance was nice as its on the Fisherman's Warf. Restaurant is nice, fancy vibes and you get cloth napkins. Staff were attentive and very quick. Food was all pretty good, except the clam chowder didn't have much clams at all. Very pricey but as to be expected because of location. Total was 142$ for 6 items. read more

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Delicious and fresh food! The staff was polite and pleasant. Our drinks were staggered coming out but overall good experience. Plenty of seating with harbor views. read more

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Ambiance is really perfect as you are at the end of the warff and have beautiful views of the water and wild life. Can't beat the spot. Food was ok. Had the rock fish tacos. Fish was fresh and tasted good but tacos left something to be desired. Service was very good and fast! read more

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Haven't been to the wharf in a few years and when we did we always had a good dining experience, albeit a bit pricey. On this trip we decided to try Rockfish. This was our first time. It was just about noon but the the restaurant was nearly empty, except for one table of four. We seated at a nice table with a view of the bay and harbor. Lots of boats and seals to watch. The waiter came by in short order and took our drink and food order. I ordered the sourdough crab sandwich and my wife had the fish tacos. Two things. One, the entire restaurant empty they chose to seat a large noisy party right next to us. Two, they chose to clean the windows during service? I actually had to move out of the way while eating while the guy wiped the windows during service next to me. Now the food. We both started with the clam chowder which was very good but they don't give any sourdough, you have pay for it? We opted for crackers instead. My sandwich was grilled nicely but the crab did not taste fresh to my mind. It tasted more like canned crab. I love Dungeness crab and grew up in the Bay Area where it was readily available. I asked the waiter and he assured me it was made fresh daily from fresh crab. My wife's tacos were portioned generously and she said the fish tasted good but they over did the aioli sauce. Overall given the location, the price and the service it was just ok. read more

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Staff members were great! Food was delicious. Scallops actually cooked perfectly, not turned into rubber. Paella was a big variety of seafood. Excellent! The view off the end of the wharf is unbeatable. We were concerned It'd be a mediocre tourist trap. Far from it! read more

A very quiet February night on the old pier in Monterey, we took an Uber over from the Seven Gables, about $20. The pier was empty, a couple here and there certainly not like the day in mid summer. Weather was and has been spectacular and the stars were showing off tonight! We walked to the end of the pier, I've been here several times over the years. As we were seated there were only four tables with dinner guests, that's how slow it was. We knew M was going to "sample" the chowder and she did. A new rule was instated a while back...no fish n' chips unless there are fried shrimp too. wouldn't you know the Fisherman's Platter had it all, calamari too. So we got our cup of chowder and we shared the platter. The chowder was too perfect and I'd question whether this was made on the premises or just stirred up in the back. The Platter well...Let's say it was a decent meal for one but we made it work for us. Slightly over cooked didn't help justify the price they were charging. From the iced tea not being refilled to reminding the server with "some ranch dressing please", I got the feeling that the chef and manager overseeing the operation tonight wasn't happening. I felt sorry for Raymondo our server the only guy left working the floor, so we tipped well. I think we'll try one of the other half a dozen places next time. Foodguy-Martin read more

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Pretty good! It's hard to know where to go on the boardwalk because there are so many restaurants that seemingly look the same and feature similar menus. I had the rockfish tacos that were really good. Firecracker shrimp was also delicious and side of fries was very hardy and could feed the table. Views were great! Service was lacking but food and views made up for it. read more

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I ordered the Harbor seafood pasta, which was described as featuring a garlic white wine sauce. However, the dish was heavily topped with an excessive amount of grated Parmesan cheese, which significantly altered the flavor and detracted from the overall taste. Given the $40 price point, the dish fell short of expectations and did not meet the standard I would reasonably serve to my own pet. Upon bringing this issue to the waiter's attention, he acknowledged the concern and agreed to inform the manager. While I understand that cheese is commonly used in Italian cuisine, its application on a seafood dish felt particularly out of place. Based on this experience, I would advise caution regarding the value and quality offered by this establishment. read more

My meal was delicious. I ordered the stuffed salmon with crab meat, mozzarella, spinach and mashed potatoes and veggies. Had bread pudding for dessert (yummy). My husband had the spicy fried chicken sandwich that was cooked to perfection. Everything was so good. The service was constant. Meaning it was good to have someone checking on you but like 2-3 people almost every 5 minutes like they were rushing you became a little irritating but after you let them know I'm good, just give me a few minutes then they leave you alone for awhile. That way you can have a full conversation without being interrupted. Ambiance was nice. We had a few sea lions swimming near us. Great view even though it was a cloudy day. 4 out of 5 for service and 5 out of 5 for food. read more

Rockfish Harbor Grill - Bar - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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At the end of the wharf easy to find. Amazing menu of delicious seafood and pleasant atmosphere. I sat at the bar and was greeted and served professionally by the bar tender. Rafael was awesome! Sand dabs were yummy and so was my day here in Monterey. read more

Rockfish Harbor Grill - Sand dabs - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Loved the clam chowder and the fries here. My friend and I split the crab melt sandwich and all I could really taste was the bread and cheese..nothing to get excited about. They weren't super busy and our server could have been a bit more attentive with refills, but the view was nice and it was an overall okay lunch. Don't skip the fries! read more

Rockfish Harbor Grill - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Food sucks here. Everything they brought out... you can tell they just buy it and fry it. No flavor. Don't waste your money.

Rockfish Harbor Grill is a winner! Killer panoramic views of Monterey Bay and the harbor. Loved the Harbor Seafood Pasta--jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, fresh fish in a delicious garlic-white wine sauce. Fresh, loaded, and spot-on! Desserts were delicious and indulgent, service super friendly and attentive. Perfect waterfront seafood spot--definitely recommend! read more

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I'm surprised at the low rating given to this restaurant. The service was a bit slow but they got the food out hot. Drinks weren't filled as quickly as we'd like but everything was correct. We loved sitting by the window and watching the otters play. The food was excellent. We also ordered the oysters but unfortunately no pics we ate them so fast. They were big and fresh. The restaurant was clean and tables were bussed quickly and turned over. read more

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Despite the three dollar signs denoting price range, it really wasn't that expensive, especially for the area. Now, the tree dollar sign rating for The Sardine Factory is characteristic of a pricey menu. I would give this place two dollar signs, and my husband and I are quite frugal. The food was really good. The rockfish was flaky and buttery, and the calamari was fried to perfection! The waitstaff was attentive without being intrusive, and answered all of our questions knowledgeably. All in all, it was a great experience. read more

I ordered a bowl of chowder. Thick and gooey. Like a bowl from the 70s. No bread or crackers. For a seafood restaurant very disappointing.

Beautifully resting on the edge of the pier, beautiful views and super kind staff, accommodating for our little one which that was wonderful. The food was good for the most part, we just ordered shared plates... Artichoke was good but had a thorn on one of the leaves and i got stung. The aioli was delicious and the rest of the choke was good. The calamari was by far my favorite, perfectly seasoned and fried pieces. My husband got the oyster on half shelf he liked them but have had better. And lastly we both had the clam chowder i was indifferent and my husband loved it, idk if my tongue being injured threw me off the entire meal. Overall still a good experience. read more

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The calamari was really good the batter flavor with the lemon hit the spot. The individual pieces were big like nuggets instead of the usual small pieces. The seafood pasta was a bit over cooked but not they sure do pack on the seafood, overall it was good. The scampi was good had a bit of tomato flavor though. Overall everything was good but the highlight for me was the calamari. read more

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This is the worst. Rude service and too much water in a real drink!!! They don't know how to speak to people nor how to treat people who tip every time! read more

We ate fairly early on a weekday for dinner and were seated immediately with a nice view of the harbor. The waitstaff were all friendly, efficient, and attentive. The food was EXCELLENT and reasonably priced. I was most excited to try the crab and artichoke gratin, and I was delighted with it. It was a decently-sized portion and delicious. We decided to go with lighter entrees - my partner ordered the grilled crab sourdough sandwich and I had the blackened rockfish sandwich. Both were flavorful, perfectly cooked, and just wonderful. The fries were skinny and lightly battered - somehow fluffy and crispy at the same time. I'd happily eat here again and recommend it to others. read more

Rockfish Harbor Grill - Half crab sourdough sandwich and half blackened rockfish sandwich with fries. - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

This was my first time visiting. I enjoyed my dinner here during the week with my wife and son. Upon entering we had to leave our stroller at the door, which was fine, they offered us a high chair. We got to enjoy our dinner with a table on the window over looking the water. We started with the basket of garlic cheese bread. It was good, but honestly nothing special. I did have parts of bread where my cheese wasn't even melted, but not a deal breaker. I enjoyed the fisherman platter, everything was cooked perfectly. My wife enjoyed her pasta. We both ordered strawberry lemonades, which were just pink lemonade with strawberries in syrup added. We were asked if we would like them refilled, which we agreed. It wasn't until the bill came that I realized that they charged us for refills. Most restaurants have free refills, especially when the bill was over 100 dollars. Bummer. But over all the food was good. read more

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We went for Valentines Day 2025 - no reservation and was surprised that we could get a table. I was annoyed that it was basically $18 for two of the tiniest crab cakes you have ever seen. Did they taste great? Yes but so small. The calamari was good - I appreciated the lack of rings. Clam chowder was the worst one on the Wharf, according to my boyfriend. I didn't really care for the drinks (pricey for a lot of ice though it's perhaps typical for cocktails) - I did love the sand dabs dish though, fish was fresh, good amount, vegetables were tender, rice was great. Overall, I don't think it's terrible honestly - if you order the right items. read more

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Terrible food - tough, frozen calamari that was over cooked and chewy, sand dabs were falling apart under a cream based sauce, tasted like oil, garlic cheese bread- ciabatta sandwich rolls with butter and Parmesan cheese, The fries were good. poor, slow service, pushy when prompting us to order. Ambiance was poor. - water dripping repeatedly on my mother's head from a leaky roof, wet towels on the ground to soak up the water, a wet floor sign next to our table At least we got to look at the bay! read more

The clam chowder was amazing, rockfish tacos were delicious! The chicken was yummy and perfect. The calamari steak sandwich was a little sad, it was okay. Not something I would get or recommend. I would rate this place 9/10 super dog friendly !! read more

Rockfish Harbor Grill - The clam chowder rockfish tacos chicken calamari steak sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

My husband and I were visiting early February on a Friday afternoon and wanted lunch. The restaurant wasn't too busy and the staff was smiling and helpful. The restaurant was nicely decorated and there were plenty of ocean view tables. We were greeted promptly by our very professional waiter, drinks received and our order taken. I had the rockfish tacos and my husband had the fisherman's platter. Honestly, some of the very tastiest fish tacos I have ever had! So fresh and hot (I ordered grilled, not fried) with delicious pico and I think the flour tortillas may have even been handmade. My husband's lunch looked great as well. Highly recommend and will definitely return when we are back in the area! read more

Was my first time visiting this place and was pleasantly surprised! All the window seating is great and the spacious dining room with ample space between diners , the bar was great I had a prickly pear margarita! It was great! Had the firecracker shrimp and my partner had the oysters as a starter both were delicious! I had the seafood pasta which was loaded with fresh seafood and tasty . The staff was very attentive, we will definitely go back again !!! read more

Rockfish Harbor Grill - Firecracker shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Pretty disappointed in the fish and chip portions. Our plate was pretty much fries. The fish pieces are 2 small pieces and the kids plate was one small piece of fish. When they first brought out the kids plate and it was only one little piece of fish I thought that was silly, but then they brought out our plates and it was just one more little piece! Crazy to pay $20 for all fries pretty much. The ambience is beautiful but I felt like the drinks weren't strong and the food wasn't anything to brag about but prices just keep going up for getting less in return. The abalone was delicious though so didn't regret ordering that. Edit: sent an email on7/31/25 as Cole suggested below and haven't gotten a reply. read more

Rockfish Harbor Grill - Kids fish and chips plate, that's the one small piece of fish it comes with broken in half to the right. - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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The decor and ambiance are nice but the food is just ok. The ravioli was tough, suggesting that it wasn't fresh but probably frozen. The sauce tasted tinny and premade. My partner had the fettuccini Alfredo and felt the same. Service was good. read more

The only good thing there is the view. We got the crabcakes for $20, they gave us 2pcs of the size of a breakfast patty and it was really salty. The garlic bread was $9 and its hard, then we ordered a seafood trio, it came with 2pcs of scallops, 4pcs of shrimp and a 5year old kid's palm size salmon for $40 with 4 pcs of asparagus and mashed potato topped with a sauce that looks like fry sauce. Oh well, total waste of money. read more

Rockfish Harbor Grill - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Rockfish Harbor Grill is a restaurant located at the end of fisherman's wharf in Monterey. The view overlooks the harbor. The service was fast and my server was friendly. I wanted a salad for lunch, so I ordered the Shrimp Louie Salad. The price was steep ($29.95), but I was in the mood for a seafood salad since I was in Monterey. The overall quality of the salad was good. The amount of bay shrimp you get was not worth the $37.72 (including tax & tip). As you can see from my pic of the salad, it's not a huge salad. The bay shrimp is definitely frozen. I've had frozen bay shrimp that wasn't as soft as the bay shrimp in this salad. The amount of 1000 island dressing was small too. The iceberg lettuce wash fresh and crisp. I loved the candied bacon! Overall, the view was nice, and the shrimp louie salad was good. I didn't order anything else, so I can't say if the portions and quality of other food selections are good or bad. In my opinion, this shrimp louie salad is not worth the price listed. Note: the price of Shrimp Louie Salad is probably reflected by the location of restaurants on Fisherman's Wharf. It appears that when observing prices at other restaurants on the wharf, the prices are in the $30 range for shrimp louie salad. I would recommend ordering something else that is reflective of that price range. (ie: rockcod and chips for under $30). read more

Rockfish Harbor Grill - View from my table - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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This place was a complete disappointment. We went as a family of 3. It took 15 minutes to get our lemon water. Mind you it was not busy at ALL. Our surf and turf was horrible. The only good part of the meal was the filet migon. The lobster was overcooked and dry. They were super racist which is crazy because majority of the servers were Hispanic. My family of 3 and a white couple arrived at the same time and they gave more attention to them than us. We met some people that were dining there as well while we were there and they warned us, "dont eat the food here, its not good and the service is terrible". We should've listened. Our surf and turfs said "Market Price" but were $85. When other restaurants had them at $65. We paid $187 for 2 surf and turfs and 2 fountains drinks. Which we didn't even FINISH. Horrible place. DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

Excellent Food, Ambience and Service! LARGE Portion size and quality seafood! Highly recommend this restaurant!

We stopped here while checking out the whale watching tours. Fish and chips were good, average fare for a fisherman's wharf. The location makes this place standout. It's situated at the end of the pier, so you get a great look out on the water. We got to watch sea lions and plenty of sea birds while enjoying our lunch. The wait staff was also very polite and attentive. I would come again. read more

Service is great! Drinks are good! Food below average and overpriced. Expected better! read more

The best aspect of our lunch was watching the sea otter. My fish had too much batter, and the batter had no flavor. The fries would have been good if they were served while still hot. The salad was decent, after the server brought the correct salad. And we had to ask again for some cocktail sauce. read more