This restaurant is a sister restaurant to The Fish Hopper (read my review of The Fish Hopper here: http://www.judysbook.com/members/13223/posts/2006/10/476403/ ) and is locally owned and operated. ... More

This restaurant is a sister restaurant to The Fish Hopper (read my review of The Fish Hopper here: http://www.judysbook.com/members/13223/posts/2006/10/476403/ ) and is locally owned and operated. They also feature award winning clam chowder here, which is what we ordered for a yummy lunch a la bread bowl (try their free sample while you walk down Fisherman’s Wharf). They are also open for dinner. Of course the fresh seafood is their specialty, but they also have pasta and steak if you’re a bit tired of the sea fare. Seats by the window have views of harbor seals, sea otters, and sea birds during the day. Score some coupons for a free appetizer by visiting the Convention & Visitors Bureau (adjacent to the Wharf area) before your meal.
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I am very serious when I say Old Fisherman's Grotto has the best clam chowder I have ever tasted, and I have tasted a lot of chowders. Located on Monterey's fisherman's wharf, they first lured me in... More

I am very serious when I say Old Fisherman's Grotto has the best clam chowder I have ever tasted, and I have tasted a lot of chowders. Located on Monterey's fisherman's wharf, they first lured me in with a free sample outside the restaurant. From there, you can either purchase a container to go or sit down in their restaurant for comfortable dining with an ocean view. Their largest order of chowder is served in a giant shell shaped bowl and is definitely a hefty meal on its own. I have never gotten past it to try anything else. If you haven't had enough by then, you can bring a few cans home with you, or order them online later.
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