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Spotted Duck, Pacific Grove, CA

Spotted Duck

4.7
4.7
151 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
22:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Join us at our welcoming establishment and indulge in the captivating flavors and unmatched ambiance that can only be found under the guidance of Chef Jerry Regester.

Small Restaurant, with BIG flavors!
From our beloved Duck liver pate, seasonal salads, to seared Duck Breast, or Caramelized Sea Scallops, Chef Jerry personally creates your dinner.

Come into a restaurant that cares for you from the front staff to the kitchen. We look forward to meeting you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (831) 920-2662
  • Website
    https://www.spottedduckpg.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Executive Jerry Regester
  • Catering
    Expertise and creative catering options for pick up and on site events
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome inquires for private restaurant buyouts for lunch and dinner
  • Location
    542 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2745
  • Area
    Pacific Grove
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Fountain and Lighthouse Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The MST Transit stops in front of the restaurant
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Spotted Duck in Pacific Grove is a culinary gem known for its "outstanding and locally sourced" food. Diners rave about the "fabulous duck entrees" and creative dishes like scallops and lamb gnocchi. The service is "excellent," with attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. A must-visit for food enthusiasts!

151 Reviews

  1. bob

    VIP

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food great service a little noisy definitely a go to restaurant

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  2. Daryl

    VIP

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fun and delicious! Spotted Duck is consistent in offering an excellent dining experience. I have been in the food and wine world for over thirty years and I continue to rate Chef Jerry Regester at the top!

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  3. Richard

    VIP

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dining experience with my nephew and niece from Texas. Excellent food and professional service.

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  4. Steve

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Excellent service. Great restaurant!

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  5. Richard

    VIP

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and outstanding meals. A wonderful date night experience.

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  6. steven

    VIP

    Sacramento

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time at this restaurant on a trip to Carmel Valley. We generally dine in Pacific Grove or Carmel at a number of favorites. We are both big duck fans, so we were excited to try a new restaurant, and we were not disappointed. The duck was tender and cooked perfectly. The menu was varied enough to attract most diners, from appetizers through dessert. Several tables were occupied on an early November weeknight, appearing to demonstrate strong interest in the venue. We will be back, next time in town.

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  7. Susan

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. Rock Cod outstanding. Entres arrived too fast as we were barely done with salads. Did feel slightly rushed through the meal even though they were not crowded at all.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time, and we will definitely return. The place was Cozy, warm, friendly environment. Our waiter Anson was excellent . His suggestions were on point and everything was delectable.

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  9. Mauri

    VIP

    Phoenix

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had been meaning to go for quite some time and finally made it this trip. It was excellent and worth the wait! So good in fact, that we went back the following week! The duck is absolutely delicious - perfectly cooked and paired! We ha e put The Spotted Duck on the ALWAYS rotation when we’re in California!

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  10. Hamid

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, not great. The service was not very good at all.

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FAQs

Spotted Duck offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 920-2662.

Spotted Duck is rated 4.7 stars by 151 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Spotted Duck

542 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2745

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Fountain and Lighthouse Ave.
  • Area
    Pacific Grove
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    The MST Transit stops in front of the restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Executive Jerry Regester
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.spottedduckpg.com/
  • Phone number
    (831) 920-2662
  • Catering
    Expertise and creative catering options for pick up and on site events
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome inquires for private restaurant buyouts for lunch and dinner
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