Great food, wonderful service. The building was a little older and on the smaller side. There’s no view. But if you’re looking for great food, service and value this is your place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
carrie stamper
We were in Monterey on a work trip last week. The week before we were in Washington DC and I had a conversation with a woman who worked in SF as a Social Security judge. When I told her we were heading to Monterey the first place she told us to go was The Monterey Fish House. "You have to go!"The trip happened to fall on my husband's birthday, so we went that evening early with no reservations. If you want to get in before the dinner rush my advice is to get there before 6 pm. After that people start pouring through the door and many wait at the bar or outside waiting for a table.The restaurant itself is very intimate, comfortable and friendly. It's very clean and decorated without being at all pretentious. The staff are incredibly attentive and responsive, you'll want for nothing even if the place is full.We were excited for a great dinner for my guy's birthday, and we weren't disappointed. We started out with oak grilled oysters on the half-shell (AMAZING. Found out the they were Hama Hama oysters grown right where we live, we enjoy these oysters every summer up here in the PNW! Excellent choice!) and crab cakes (absolutely delicious). We followed up with grilled artichoke and seafood pasta and oak grilled sea bass with vegetables and pasta. To say both dishes were amazing is an understatement. The white sauce over the artichoke/seafood pasta blew me away. The seafood included was scallops, clams, mussels and prawns. All fresh and delicious. My husband's sea bass was great, we shared bites of each other's dishes. The portions were very generous, the wait for food was fast. The presentation was great, really top-notch.I have to thank our waiter Tony, he was so good at his job. He often checked in to see how we were doing. The other gentleman (who's name I didn't get) was also incredibly attentive and kind. He heard my husband mention that it was his birthday and pretty soon our chocolate mousse came out with a birthday candle and the entire wait staff singing "Happy Birthday." A wonderful and memorable night!We also chatted with a couple of gents from Ireland on a road trip up the California Coast. We loved the conversation between bites.We did come back the day before we went home and had another incredible dinner. All the same raves as above. Our chatting partners this time were a couple of lovely local ladies, a mom and daughter, celebrating the birthday of their husband/father who had the birthday of 04/04/1924. I would be very happy if my relatives we celebrate my birthday every year at The Monterey Fish House to remember me!Until we visit again, thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️????❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Pasta, Oak Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, Fish, Prawn Pasta
Mike Hartshorn
Wonderful fresh fish, local gem, and impeccable service. Aaron was very entertaining with his knowledge and humor. Highly recommend you try this place. Note: There was a short wait
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tania Farrugia
Fresh fish but recipes nothing to remember. We had the sword fish with capers and blackened snapper. Nothing special.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Melissa Monday
Had a blast celebrating a friend’s birthday with a great dinner out.Every dish was delicious but all agreed the sole special was incredible.Dishes enjoyed:- clam chowder: very tasty, definitely didn’t need extra pepper- Sicilian calamari: mild spice, bold flavor!- Salmon: perfectly cooked and great flavor- Sole (incredibly light, flaky and flavorful and a huge portion to boot)- Crab cake and scampi - so much deliciousness all on one plate- crème brûlée - too cold but great consistency and flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Calamari, New England Clam Chowder
Jenny Chen
We were in Monterey for 3 days and 2 nights - came here for two dinners and two lunches because their food is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The portion sizes are extremely generous and the seafood and pasta is fresh and delicious. Highly highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Ravioli, Oak Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, New England Clam Chowder
Matt Brown
Had great experience. Service was excellent and the food was fantastic!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Walters
Out of this world food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trish Smith
This place is amazing! The customer service is 2nd to none! We felt right at home! The food was absolutely delicious! The Sole fish piccata style, Ahi Tuna, shrimp bisque and the Oak Grilled oysters! Highly recommend! Do yourself a favor and pop in here for lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oak Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, Fish, Fish House
Ashley Ormsby
My husband and I enjoyed the Calamari both fried and grilled- fantastic. Then he had the blacked swordfish & I had the special of the night. Which was a pasta in aight cream sauce and packed with seafood-so so so good!!I really wish I could remember our servers name as she was lovely!! Very personableThank you for the great experience
Great food, wonderful service. The building was a little older and on the smaller side. There’s no view. But if you’re looking for great food, service and value this is your place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
We were in Monterey on a work trip last week. The week before we were in Washington DC and I had a conversation with a woman who worked in SF as a Social Security judge. When I told her we were heading to Monterey the first place she told us to go was The Monterey Fish House. "You have to go!"The trip happened to fall on my husband's birthday, so we went that evening early with no reservations. If you want to get in before the dinner rush my advice is to get there before 6 pm. After that people start pouring through the door and many wait at the bar or outside waiting for a table.The restaurant itself is very intimate, comfortable and friendly. It's very clean and decorated without being at all pretentious. The staff are incredibly attentive and responsive, you'll want for nothing even if the place is full.We were excited for a great dinner for my guy's birthday, and we weren't disappointed. We started out with oak grilled oysters on the half-shell (AMAZING. Found out the they were Hama Hama oysters grown right where we live, we enjoy these oysters every summer up here in the PNW! Excellent choice!) and crab cakes (absolutely delicious). We followed up with grilled artichoke and seafood pasta and oak grilled sea bass with vegetables and pasta. To say both dishes were amazing is an understatement. The white sauce over the artichoke/seafood pasta blew me away. The seafood included was scallops, clams, mussels and prawns. All fresh and delicious. My husband's sea bass was great, we shared bites of each other's dishes. The portions were very generous, the wait for food was fast. The presentation was great, really top-notch.I have to thank our waiter Tony, he was so good at his job. He often checked in to see how we were doing. The other gentleman (who's name I didn't get) was also incredibly attentive and kind. He heard my husband mention that it was his birthday and pretty soon our chocolate mousse came out with a birthday candle and the entire wait staff singing "Happy Birthday." A wonderful and memorable night!We also chatted with a couple of gents from Ireland on a road trip up the California Coast. We loved the conversation between bites.We did come back the day before we went home and had another incredible dinner. All the same raves as above. Our chatting partners this time were a couple of lovely local ladies, a mom and daughter, celebrating the birthday of their husband/father who had the birthday of 04/04/1924. I would be very happy if my relatives we celebrate my birthday every year at The Monterey Fish House to remember me!Until we visit again, thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️????❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Pasta, Oak Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, Fish, Prawn Pasta
Wonderful fresh fish, local gem, and impeccable service. Aaron was very entertaining with his knowledge and humor. Highly recommend you try this place. Note: There was a short wait
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh fish but recipes nothing to remember. We had the sword fish with capers and blackened snapper. Nothing special.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Had a blast celebrating a friend’s birthday with a great dinner out.Every dish was delicious but all agreed the sole special was incredible.Dishes enjoyed:- clam chowder: very tasty, definitely didn’t need extra pepper- Sicilian calamari: mild spice, bold flavor!- Salmon: perfectly cooked and great flavor- Sole (incredibly light, flaky and flavorful and a huge portion to boot)- Crab cake and scampi - so much deliciousness all on one plate- crème brûlée - too cold but great consistency and flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Calamari, New England Clam Chowder
We were in Monterey for 3 days and 2 nights - came here for two dinners and two lunches because their food is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The portion sizes are extremely generous and the seafood and pasta is fresh and delicious. Highly highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Ravioli, Oak Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, New England Clam Chowder
Had great experience. Service was excellent and the food was fantastic!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Out of this world food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing! The customer service is 2nd to none! We felt right at home! The food was absolutely delicious! The Sole fish piccata style, Ahi Tuna, shrimp bisque and the Oak Grilled oysters! Highly recommend! Do yourself a favor and pop in here for lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oak Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, Fish, Fish House
My husband and I enjoyed the Calamari both fried and grilled- fantastic. Then he had the blacked swordfish & I had the special of the night. Which was a pasta in aight cream sauce and packed with seafood-so so so good!!I really wish I could remember our servers name as she was lovely!! Very personableThank you for the great experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Some of the best oysters I've ever eaten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oak Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell
Great food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Monterey classic. The grilled oysters were exceptional.Kid-friendliness: They will split an entree for two kid meals.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Cioppino, Crème Bruleé, Crab Ravioli, Oak Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, Oak Grilled Oysters
Just had a ridiculously good meal. Tom had the curry snapper and I had the mushroom and scallops with fresh linguine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oak Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell, Fish
Grilled Oyster definitely is the best appetizer. Don’t miss it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Cioppino, Oak Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell