Monterey's Fish House

Wonderful seafood restaurant! Service was outstanding, atmosphere was welcoming and the food was amazing! We drove by many times and had always see a long line in front of restaurant. We finally decided to try it. We arrived Sunday at around 5:15pm, got seated right the way. I had the Sicilian Holiday Pasta and wife had the oak grilled salmon. The pasta came in a large soup bowl filled with chunks of salmon and two other kinds of fish, clams, octopus, calamari, mussels, prawns and pasta. Warm, hardy and delicious. The grilled salmon with pasta were also very tasty. The portions were large, really good value for the price we paid. We will come back again.

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.

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.