Fisherman's Grotto on the Wharf in San Francisco

This past Saturday (12/5) we were on the Wharf looking for some great clam chowder. We are always on the hunt for the 'perfect' chowder. 'We' being myself, my wife, and my 2 sons (22/25).
After looking at some of the stands to the left of Fisherman's Grotto, which had ...

It's actually called, Old Fisherman's Grotto and it's located on Old Fisherman's Wharf. Dined here solely off of consumer reviews. You can't miss the bright yellow building in the middle of Old Fisherman's Wharf. Service was outstanding from the get-go. One side of the restaurant overlooks the harbor and further to Cannery ...

Old Fisherman's Grotto: You HAVE to love it! The food is waaaay beyond expectation for a restaurant on the Wharf, and top notch by any standard! Great Service, really- I mean most people don't even know what great service is! I'm talking about the kind where it seems the server is reading your mind and anticipating what you want- and ...

The best food, prices, service and chowder hands down in Monterey.
Barr none, and that is coming from someone in the buisness who can appreciate the hard work and dedication of the owner Chis Shake who truely cares about the quality he offers his guests and his community.
P.Pruitt

I have been coming to Monterey since I was a child, and now I am an adult with children of my own. We try and visit atleast 3 times a year, and the Old Fisherman's Grotto is part of our tradition. Their Clam Chowder is beyond amazing (and I am picky about my chowder), their other dishes are fabulous too. I had a Mango Margarita last time I ...

I'd read great reviews about OFW's clam chowder. It was as good as any on the Monterey wharf, but it was hardly the best ever...as some reviews claimed. Perhaps it's a matter of taste. The OFW clam chowder tasted a bit more like potato soup and less like clam. And it was lumpy rather than creamy. In my book, the clam filled, very ...

My wife and I just went there tonight after seeing the positive reviews here. We are really glad that we did make the right choice!!! We ordered the entrees recommended here and we must say we soundly echo all the previous comments. Service is excellent and the waiter is so sweet to give my wife a pink rose before we left. The ocean view is ...

Tee Shirts, Crowds, and Smelly. Perfect for someone who likes this type of spot. Tourist Trap quality food!! Buy a tee shirt, feed the seagulls, and eat somewhere else. Ask a real local, not the bellman, you can do much better!

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