It was very quiet, Monday at 6:30, only a few people there. We had great service. Had the scollop special was wonderful, and the Osso Buco which was very nicely done. Has been consistently a nice casual place for special dinners.
Shelby
I've been going there since the late 1980's as I recall, and the food and service have always been THE best! Pierre does a great job maintaining the standards. His lamb is fabulous! We try to celebrate most special events at Fandangos
Porkchop
Our new go-to in the Monterey area. We went for our wedding anniversary and are glad we did. The food was outstanding and the staff second to none. They were attentive and helpful, never an empty glass. They made an effort to go the extra mile in the service, something missing from many places lately. Will definitely go here when we are in the area.
PBvisitor
My wife and I went to Fandango as their reviews were very high from Open Table. I ordered scallops and pasta ($58) which was their special for the night and had very favorable commentaries from the reviews. My wife ordered chicken picata with beans. The scallops and pasta were soaked with butter and the beans were soggy and mushy. They used the same beans for the chicken picata and they were just as soggy and mushy. Will definitely not go there anymore.
VictoriaM
Best food on the peninsula with a charming atmosphere and great service. Very good quality olive oil on the caprese salad and melt in your mouth sanddabs appetizer. Entrees were seared scallops and calves liver with smothered onions. Both perfectly cooked. Will be returning!
Voqueen
We had the perfect table, in front of the fireplace, for our 25th Anniversary dinner. The service was great and the food even better. My husband ordered the short ribs and I had the scallops. It's always a competition...who's dinner was best, both were delicious but the scallops won, hands down. Amazing dish. Thank you for a lovely evening.
ELizM
Celebrated our 21st anniversary there. Wish I had picked a better place. It was disappointing - lame welcome/acknowledgement with 2 paper streamers thrown on our table, rushed service, bland food, decor is outdated. A casual restaurant with subpar service and food that's trying to be fine dining to justify the prices. Confusing.
Sacdiner
Wonderful dinner celebrating our anniversary. The food was delicious. Service was personable and just right in attentiveness. Strongly recommend this place for a special experience.
lovetoeatout
An absolutely wonderful dining experience which I would recommend to everyone. The lamb chops were delicious as was my wife's sand dabs. We had escargot and a caprese salad as well which were so good. Great wine selections, outstanding service and a wonderful setting adds to the experience.
marinlark
Not our first visit -- always a joy. Food is great, options are plentiful, service is attentive and thoughtful, where we were seated was considerate, and we will come back! THANK YOU!
Normally great. This time, the meal wasn't as on point. But it is still worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Scooter
Our waiter was so attentive and friendly. We've been there before and he remembers what we like to eat and drink. It is always a reliably good dinner and dining experience. Highly recommend. Our dinners included chicken piccata, veal piccata , rack of lamb and scallops with Cesar salads. We all loved our dinners
Ryan Farber
Wet paella, no crisp. Way too much liquid. Soufflé was also underdone. We had a reservation for 8pm and last seating was at 830 so not sure why the kitchen decided they didn’t care much about our meal because we saw pictures of proper looking paella. Would not recommend - will not return. Money spent better elsewhere.
elle
My bestie and I have an annual girls' getaway in Carmel, and nearby Fandango is always one of the highlights. On our most recent visit, we were escorted to a table in front of the fireplace, where we enjoyed a lovely split of wine and a superb dinner. The hearts of palm salad and the paella are truly outstanding, and the service and ambience are second to none.
heybob
We have been to many top-scale restaurants over the last thirty years. (Wife's son is a Culinary-Institute trained chef.) This restaurant was recommended to us by a long-time Pacific Grove resident. This place is now in my top three. Menu was sizable, service was outstanding making us feel comfortable and welcome. The meal was excellent with the portions very nicely sized. Excellent martini and wine. We will travel to Monterey much more often. Thank to Pablo, to the kitchen, and to the host.
It was very quiet, Monday at 6:30, only a few people there. We had great service. Had the scollop special was wonderful, and the Osso Buco which was very nicely done. Has been consistently a nice casual place for special dinners.
I've been going there since the late 1980's as I recall, and the food and service have always been THE best! Pierre does a great job maintaining the standards. His lamb is fabulous! We try to celebrate most special events at Fandangos
Our new go-to in the Monterey area. We went for our wedding anniversary and are glad we did. The food was outstanding and the staff second to none. They were attentive and helpful, never an empty glass. They made an effort to go the extra mile in the service, something missing from many places lately. Will definitely go here when we are in the area.
My wife and I went to Fandango as their reviews were very high from Open Table. I ordered scallops and pasta ($58) which was their special for the night and had very favorable commentaries from the reviews. My wife ordered chicken picata with beans. The scallops and pasta were soaked with butter and the beans were soggy and mushy. They used the same beans for the chicken picata and they were just as soggy and mushy. Will definitely not go there anymore.
Best food on the peninsula with a charming atmosphere and great service. Very good quality olive oil on the caprese salad and melt in your mouth sanddabs appetizer. Entrees were seared scallops and calves liver with smothered onions. Both perfectly cooked. Will be returning!
We had the perfect table, in front of the fireplace, for our 25th Anniversary dinner. The service was great and the food even better. My husband ordered the short ribs and I had the scallops. It's always a competition...who's dinner was best, both were delicious but the scallops won, hands down. Amazing dish. Thank you for a lovely evening.
Celebrated our 21st anniversary there. Wish I had picked a better place. It was disappointing - lame welcome/acknowledgement with 2 paper streamers thrown on our table, rushed service, bland food, decor is outdated. A casual restaurant with subpar service and food that's trying to be fine dining to justify the prices. Confusing.
Wonderful dinner celebrating our anniversary. The food was delicious. Service was personable and just right in attentiveness. Strongly recommend this place for a special experience.
An absolutely wonderful dining experience which I would recommend to everyone. The lamb chops were delicious as was my wife's sand dabs. We had escargot and a caprese salad as well which were so good. Great wine selections, outstanding service and a wonderful setting adds to the experience.
Not our first visit -- always a joy. Food is great, options are plentiful, service is attentive and thoughtful, where we were seated was considerate, and we will come back! THANK YOU!
Restaurantji Recommends
Normally great. This time, the meal wasn't as on point. But it is still worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Our waiter was so attentive and friendly. We've been there before and he remembers what we like to eat and drink. It is always a reliably good dinner and dining experience. Highly recommend. Our dinners included chicken piccata, veal piccata , rack of lamb and scallops with Cesar salads. We all loved our dinners
Wet paella, no crisp. Way too much liquid. Soufflé was also underdone. We had a reservation for 8pm and last seating was at 830 so not sure why the kitchen decided they didn’t care much about our meal because we saw pictures of proper looking paella. Would not recommend - will not return. Money spent better elsewhere.
My bestie and I have an annual girls' getaway in Carmel, and nearby Fandango is always one of the highlights. On our most recent visit, we were escorted to a table in front of the fireplace, where we enjoyed a lovely split of wine and a superb dinner. The hearts of palm salad and the paella are truly outstanding, and the service and ambience are second to none.
We have been to many top-scale restaurants over the last thirty years. (Wife's son is a Culinary-Institute trained chef.) This restaurant was recommended to us by a long-time Pacific Grove resident. This place is now in my top three. Menu was sizable, service was outstanding making us feel comfortable and welcome. The meal was excellent with the portions very nicely sized. Excellent martini and wine. We will travel to Monterey much more often. Thank to Pablo, to the kitchen, and to the host.