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Old Fisherman's Grotto
Old Fisherman's Grotto is a place to eat or drink in Monterey, CA, part of the San Francisco Bay Area guide. Cost: $50 or more.
39 Fisherman's Wharf · Monterey, CA
Why you should go…
Old Fisherman's Grotto is a seafood, steak and pasta restaurant at 39 Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, California, that has operated for about 75 years. It is known for its clam chowder along with dishes such as cioppino, calamari, fish and chips and crab cakes. The dining room has window seating overlooking Monterey Bay where guests can watch sea lions and otters.
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- #clam chowder
- #fine dining
- #wharf
- #historic
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