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Abalonetti Bar and Grill, Monterey, CA

Abalonetti Bar and Grill

4.2
4.2
535 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
23:30
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Dog-friendly
Abalonetti Bar and Grill is one of the original restaurants on Monterey's Historic Fisherman's Wharf. Famous for Monterey calamari, we now feature more than 20 different preparations from local squid processed in-house. With ample ocean views, the Wharf's largest waterfront pet-friendly patio, a full bar, cocktail menu and local wine list, Abalonetti has been a favorite of locals for decades, providing a fun and casual waterfront dining experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-1851
  • Website
    https://abalonetti.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For more information about our group dining, visit: https://abalonetti.com/private-dining
  • Location
    57 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Cross Street
    Del Monte Ave
  • Parking details
    Large waterfront parking lot near entrance to the Wharf.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 535 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abalonetti Bar and Grill on Monterey's Wharf offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful and attentive service." Regular patrons praise the "amazing clams and linguine" and commend the "best Monterey calamari tacos on the planet." With dog-friendly outdoor seating and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a must-visit spot.

535 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Waiter was very friendly and knew the menu very well. Food was flavorful and served quickly. Calamari was great. Ordered 2 baskets for a party of 6 it was just enough. We all tried different menu items and they were all great no complaints at all. Clam chowder was nice and thick.

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  2. James

    Sacramento

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful wharf restaurant with friendly staff and great menu.

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  3. Terri

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal here. Food was freshly prepared. Service was outstanding with super friendly staff. Love this place!

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  4. Christine

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Swordfish entree was very disappointing and was not presented as described on the menu. Executive chef should take a closer look at how to prepare this dish or remove it from the menu entirely. A large pool of marinara, an indescribable white sauce on top and unevenly cooked vegetables. Not a great birthday dinner.

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  5. Kathleen

    San Antonio

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cioppino and squid Siciliano! We started with raw oysters and clam chowder, which was some of the best we've had. Even the iced tea was great!

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  6. Michael

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, and service was fantastic also. I brought my family here on a Saturday afternoon, and we had a wonderful experience! The calamari was perfetto! All of us 5 thoroughly enjoyed what we ordered. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a high quality, reasonably priced restaurant on Monterey’s Wharf. Thank you, all!

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  7. Julie

    Central Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The bartender seemed to be bothered and disinterested because we had asked for extra ice. The food was bland and just not as expected. Overall just not the best meal we had for our first night of vacation.

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  8. Ron

    Seattle

    60 reviews

    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun and good place to eat on the wharf. Waitress was nice and helpful but did not know much about the wine selections. Seafood fresh but not seasoned to perfection.

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  9. D K

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Abalone was not fresh. Waitress was very nice. Nice ambience. Very noisy

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been coming here for decades. Never disappoints.The Marty’s Special was as delicious as ever!

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FAQs

Abalonetti Bar and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 373-1851.

Abalonetti Bar and Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 535 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Abalonetti Bar and Grill

57 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Del Monte Ave
  • Area
    Monterey
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large waterfront parking lot near entrance to the Wharf.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://abalonetti.com/
  • Phone number
    (831) 373-1851
  • Private party facilities
    For more information about our group dining, visit: https://abalonetti.com/private-dining
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