The Grotto Fish Market - Monterey

Amazing food. One would think that it is the typical touristic attraction with no quality but it is actually very good. The clam chowder was amazing! The clam chowder with bread though is smaller than you would think as the bread takes up for the majority of the dish, but it was so good that we ordered other 2 small portions after that. We also had salmon that was very well cooked and tasty, crab cake that comes with a sweet mango sauce and the jumbo shrimps which also were very good and light.All in all a very good dinner overlooking the sea.

The great local American seafood restaurant in the Wharf. This is their more casual restaurant but small. They had great and fresh seafood. Their lobster roll and **** Mary were delicious. I had their cioppino that was quite good but needs a bit more spice. Otherwise, a great restaurant and more friendly than the other sister restaurant.

My family and I have been to this place a couple of times now. The clam chowder is definitely a reason to sit down and have a go at it, no complaints there at all. Service can be iffy, while the waitress or hostess is readily available when you arrive can be a 50/50 and you might need to go in and find your own table, you will get service, and they will catch on to you when you walk in. My wife loves their Caesar salad and salmon, it has been her go to dish in the past 3 visits. I recommend stopping by on a slow day since seating can get cramped in there. Definitely a nice place to sit down and enjoy the food. One down side I will say, is that their restrooms are actually located across the building inside the other grottos restaurant.Overall, for the price and quality of food I will keep on stopping by anytime we get a chance to visit that area.

Food: Wonderful lobster rolls here. It was so fresh and flavorful, including the bread. The salad included was also superb. The Micheladas were a perfect match.Service: So friendly and accommodating! We sat outside and had a stroller. The manager helped personally move the table and chairs out of the way to put our stroller out of the way. The server was prompt and friendly.Overall a fantastic place. Prices were a bit high but very reasonable for the quality. If you come here you won't be disappointed!

Went specifically for the oysters, each averaging around $3, and they were delicious!!!! Always a little cautious when it comes to eating seafood as such, especially in such a “touristy” area as the Fisherman’s Wharf but had no issues. I also ordered the clam chowder, which was delicious clam chowders are usually not that great at a lower price range in my experience, but not the case at Grotto Fish Market. I definitely recommend.