Old Fisherman's Grotto, Seafood restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, US.
Old Fisherman's Grotto is a two-story seafood restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey featuring nautical decorations throughout its dining spaces. From multiple vantage points, guests view boats anchored in Monterey Harbor.
The establishment opened in 1950 and was among the first permanent restaurants on Fisherman's Wharf. It has operated continuously for over seven decades as part of the wharf's early development.
The restaurant honors local fishing traditions through its menu, which features fresh catches from Monterey Bay vessels docking directly at the pier. Visitors can observe how this connection to fishing shapes daily activity around the harbor.
The restaurant accepts reservations for lunch and dinner service, with extended hours during summer months. Separate menus are offered for each dining period.
The kitchen prepares a specific quantity of award-winning clam chowder each day using a recipe unchanged since the 1950s. This specialty draws visitors who value the continuity of this tradition.
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