Old decor and not too many people for weekdays lunch compared last time when we came to this spot during a weekend dinner with people crowding the pier and we chose not to dine there. Services are also very old fashioned and attentive. Food is better than expectation for a tourist destination. Chowder soup is a little on the too heavy side. That is the only complaint. Over all it is a tourist spot but if you like to eat at the bay, you’ll still be satisfied at the Grotto.

We had a fantastic meal at this restaurant. The fried calamari is slightly different that the norm (in a good way) they top the fried calamari with raw onion...we didn't eat it, but the flavor permeates the calamari and it was delightful! Their clam chowder is top notch. Fish and chips, is breaded and the best breaded fish and chips we'd ever had. Fish of the day as fish tacos was fantastic Pastas we're good. Meatballs were very herbaceous.

The food is really good. And lots of choices. Pretty decent prices for the area. Service was excellent. I had the combination grilled platter. It was more than enough Food. Really good!!! I also had the clam chowder. It was pretty good.

High quality food at the most convenient place on the wharf. The slightly heated oyster with lemon butter is a GREAT start. I had ultimate seafood pasta while my partner had ultimate seafood risotto. Lobster and salmon are so tender that I devoured them. Spinach pasta and risotto tastes very special too. We don’t think much of the chowder. The restaurant gives all female customers a rose at the very end. Thanks to our waiter Ruben, we had a great time!

Amazing service, Iasais our server was definitely polite and had manners like no other. Helped with some of the recommendations. We ended up getting the seafood platter appetizer which came with calamari 2 prawns & a delicious crab cake! Shared an entree: the seafood 🦞 linguine which had clams, salmon 🐟 and a 4 oz lobster. The sauce was spot on. The clam chowder was to die for!!! Best I've had in a very long time. The flavors of the clam chowder were so delicious. Dipped our bread in it since they don't offer crackers... Understandable. The view & decor is amazing! Love the window seat. They do have an upstairs as well. Came here for Valentine's weekend and was the highlight for food in Monterey. When you initially show up, they provide a beeper and allow you to walk around the pier while you're waiting, great idea! We ended up doing that and taking pictures around the pier, beautiful views! Knocked it off the bucket list and is now one of my favorite restaurants to visit!