Monterey's Fish House

Right away we were greeted, seated and menus in hand. Service was too notch. Cioppino, fish n chips, chowder, raw oysters were for lunch. Excellent taste and quality food. We were very satisfied with our meal. We were the first ones at the door and shortly after it was starting to get packed and it was only lunch time. I've heard stories were people waiting hours to be seated during dinner service. So to have a quality lunch there was best option. They do close between 2pm and 5pm. I highly recommend this place. Even if it's during lunch. Same food and freindly staff.

We had dinner here without making a reservation and didn't wait at all. Valerie was our server and she was great! The same for the food and wine. We'll definitely come back to try other dishes and dessert!

Loved the environment in here. The staff was on point and the food was delicious. Sat at the bar and received excellent service. Bartender knew the menu and specials like the back of his hand and the special of the day did not disappoint just like he guaranteed. All the seafood tasted fresh and the homemade pasta was amazing. Will definitely be coming back when I’m in the area. Local restaurants, take notes!

We had grilled octopus, oysters, snappers and clam soup noodles! They are all very delicious. The bread was refilled without asking. My husband has a restriction on carbohydrates intake, and they suggested to replace it with all vegetables which is very nice.

Eat where the locals eat. Really fresh oysters, halibut, swordfish and so much more. Not fancy elegant food, but deliciousness, friendly funny wait staff and "can't possibly pour more wine in the glass" wine by the glass (local and quite reasonable). Away from the tourist strip. If you love good honest food, genuine professional service, nice wines, this is your go to!

I am happy that I discovered this restaurant while looking for a place for lunch. Service was both friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. I had two lunches here, and each time the restaurant filled up fairly quickly after opening. On my first lunch I had grilled oysters and the VIP seafood salad from the special menu. For my second visit, I had the grilled halibut fresh catch special, which was especially tasty. The only change I would make if I were to order again would be to skip the pasta and request extra vegetables. The restaurant appears to be more of a locals restaurant, since it is away from the touristy area of Monterey.

This was my first solo meal on my first solo vacation I’ve had in a long time and the staff was so welcoming and friendly. I sat at the bar and met a local and her and I and the bartender just chatted the whole time. The food was AMAZING. 10/10 will come here again. I got the steamed clams appetizer, the swordfish meal, and the tiramisu for dessert.