The 15 Best Places for Fresh Seafood in Monterey

Trish: Fresh seafood!

Charles: Very good, fresh seafood, just a block and a half off the main strip. Reasonably priced.

Chris Saylor: Forget the restaurants on the ocean and come here, you won't be disappointed. This unassuming restaurant has the freshest seafood in Monterey.

Jill Harrison: Jerk sauce was spicy and amazing with super fresh fish! Delicious Hawaii 5-0 cocktail too.

Sandy E: Various fresh fish served how you like. Sat. night was busy crowded noisy. Not enough seating for group of 12; they ran out of small tables to make one long table; had to cram together. Food is decent

Dennis Yong: The Ahi, Mahi and Ono fresh fish are very good, Bali Hai Bbq ribs were tasty n juicy, kona style chicken wings were excellent. Everything were a clean up, haha

Rachelle C: Loved the big Ryan roll, Mahalo Roll and spicy tuna handroll. Good shrimp tempura, beef short rib and fresh oysters.

Magnus Modig: Very fresh fish, loved it. Had the salmon and tuna nigiri

Stephanie Suber: Delicious! Nice welcome to Monterey. Had the hand rolls for lunch.

Colleen Kelly: Best Italian foot in Monterey. Very fresh fish and homemade pasta 🍝! The view and service are great too.

Dan Croak: Pasta, fish, and wine with a great view of the harbor.

Peter Bovey: Everything we tried (3 different pastas and 2 different secundi dishes) were great! It was like dining in Florence, Italy.

Tianna Johnson: Amazing sea bass and fresh oysters! Right on the water and great service.

Rex Espiritu: Get a table toward the far end near the corner glass window for a gorgeous view by the sea! Join LandrysSelect.com membership: Chart House, Morton's, McCormick & Schmick's, Oceanaire, et al. all over!

Mike Reid: Happy Hour - M-F 4:30 - 7:30

Kelsi High: Great service, wonderful restaurant owner, fantastic food and atmosphere! Busiest place on the wharf. Creme broulee and lobster Mac n cheese were to die for. Get fresh crab cocktail too

Gabriela Cucu: Really fresh seafood and nice views at this waterfront seafood restaurant with a traditional Italian twist!

SeeMonterey: Fantastic clam chowder. Great views for a romantic date

Anthony Premutati: Grab a whole rock cod and throw that bastard on your BBQ! Killer fresh fish!

Mary S: The prices here are really great compared to other piers

Alex Kim: Grab some of that good seafood to go!

Ray S: Awesome fresh fish. I had the grilled ahi special & loved it. Excellent wine list by the bottle & by the glass. Make sure you make a reservation.

Steven Tsao: So good. Definitely try the Monterey spotted prawns.

Richard Harris: No trip to Monterey would be complete without dinner here. Off the beaten path and well worth it!

Chris Dowsett: Fresh fish with delicious flavours, great service and wonderful view

Mikaela Reynaga: The Seafood Cioppino was AMAZING, and so was the Lobster Risotto. The service was very nice and our waiter Nelson was great!

lisa schwalbach: Best clam chowder in a bread bowl around but slow service

Danielle Valimont: Rockefeller oysters are AMAZING. Make sure to order as an appetite

Josh Johnson: If they have anything with heirloom tomatoes get it they're awesome.

Danielle Valimont: Filet mignon is amazing!

Kirsty P: Old wharf has seals n otters n jelly fish to see. Fresh fish is available. The new wharf is further south and has shops n restaurants. Enjoy the chowder and toursty atmosphere there.

Dan Slate: Walk down the pier and sample all the chowders before deciding. Delicious!

Landon Howell: Sea lions are free. Take one home.

Blaine DeLancey: Like being transported to a little restaurant in the French countryside! The food was spot-on, service was excellent, it really made our visit to Monterey. An exquisite combination of flavors!

Leigh Rose Makely: Got to try the JemRose viognier..amazing!

Margarita Krup: Amazing French restaurant, good for a date night. Delicious spinach gnocchi! Duck confit and Coq au vin was lovely. Great French chef

Mike Russell: Excellent home cooked food and lots of local specials daily.

Kayla Huhn: French Toast portion is very small for the price.

Jeremiah Tipton: Service has become very poor. My food sat for 5min before i finally asked the server if it was mine. She was to busy flirting with a guy at the bar and showing off her tattooed shoulder to the world.

D: Stuffed half lobster with shrimp and cheese. So good!!

Janice Yenpasook: Try the world famous "Monterey-style" clam chowder.

Cia: This restaurant has a stated NO STROLLERS - NO LOUD CHILDREN policy, which is delightful. An adult dining experience with generous pours and excellent food.

Helder Araujo: Ted conference use to be here. The place is great. Just by the wharf and right inside the city center. Drinks and restaurant are great. And they have fantastic omelette for breakfast.

Nathan H: Awesome cookies when u check-in

George Brumder: 10 hours ETHERNET internet for $250!! No, you did not misread that!