Abalonetti Bar and Grill

Visited the Fish & Chips Cafe right next door to the Abalonetti and found out they’re actually connected. The Bar and Grill is perfect for a cozy lunch inside but the Fish & Chips Cafe next door is perfect for a quick bite outside on the wharf. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was DELICIOUS. I ordered 5 fresh oysters for only $3.00 a piece, definitely couldn’t beat that. My daughters ordered the clam chowder bread bowls and devoured them! The bread was fresh and the soup was hot. We will definitely be returning next time we’re in Monterey.

This food was phenomenal!!! Best calamari in california for sure! The service was lovely!! They had a little issue with figuring out who our server was(it was no big deal) but they still gave us a free calamari appetizer which was so sweet!! Our food all came out at the same time and I would recommend the Calamari Tacos 😁

HORRIBLE ESTABLISHMENT, the waiter came only 20 minutes after we sat down at the table. She took the order for drinks and left with such a disdainful expression on her face, after 10 minutes of talking with the bartender she returned to take the order, after some time she brought a plate with lemon for 2 pastas, something similar to a quarter of a lemon, but the problem is not only this but also that it was lying on a DIRTY plate, after another 20 minutes they brought the order. and just as we were about to start eating, I noticed that I didn't have any utensils, and I politely asked the waitress to bring me a fork, to which she left with a displeased expression and brought me a dirty fork not wrapped in a serving napkin, just in her hands holding the part that I was supposed to eat, unfortunately I didn't have time to examine the others, because my family was hungry and started eating, after which I asked the kitchen assistant to bring me a new fork, he brought a fork that was already wrapped, it wasn't very clean at the time, but I had already resigned myself to it, because I wanted to eat faster and go home to rest, but then the next surprise awaited us, my wife found metal shavings in her seafood pasta. to which I asked to call the manager, they told me I had to wait, after which after some time the bartender came, listened and asked “how can I compensate for this incident”, immediately after this question the waitress came and he immediately ran away, she collected the plates and left with such an expression on her face as if it wasn’t them who had ruined my evening, but I who wanted to feed her something dirty and it’s not clear what to feed her

Pretty good food. Enjoyed our meal. "Mister C" or waiter was an awesome guy.

Was greeted at the front by one of the owners to go over the menu who helped answer questions about vegetarian options and was very welcoming. The server Joe was amazing at going over options as well as gave us a rundown of the specials. The bloody Mary was amazing. The pizza was crispy and had great amount of toppings. The clam chowder bowl was filling and tasted great! Overall a place you need to experience!

We had the captains platter, and we enjoyed everything, but the clams. Great views of Moro rock and pet friendly. Clam chowder and the fish and chips were great!

My wife and I stop by Abalonetti every time we're in Monterey! The food is absolutely wonderful, the service is quick, the staff is kind, and the atmosphere is peaceful. I always recommend this place to everyone I know!

Walked down the wharf and found this beautiful spot! It is so affordable and absolutely delicious. Sammy was so beyond kind and gave us a celebratory cheese cake for our bachelorette party! Thank you so much!! I would totally bring my favorite people here. Family and dog friendly.

For years this has been a fantastic Place to take a few extra steps to make your dining experience if you want fresh seafood.. .. it's small and has the local cuisine... you can se me the bay out the window.. the best place to go to for our local cuisine if fidget and calimare.. .. when I was a kid fishing and crabbing under the boards that tourists walk on we used calamari as bait in the nests and hooks. Took a cousin from Montana one time... dropped the crab net and came back to pull up the net ... he was right over the net as it came out of the water.., we could se a crab in the bottom of the net .. he was impressed then a sea lion jumping up as if it was a sea monster., he screamed dropped the net an the lion got the crab it was so fast and our friend was Laughing so much we could not stop.., He never wanted to go back fior a-month Later we did and had a crab feed in the Bach years.., the other on the bus didn't liked the smell from our burlap bag as we ride home ., that was the 1950's Later non life we went to diner up on the warf.. my wife was a friend of the original owner.. even Mation fodbball fame would go by for a lunch back in the day ..he bought our daughter school lunch. The teacher said oh they brought their lunches.. he said it is not fresh fish .. and he did as he said good eating . They loved it ... they didn't even know Al Madden .. but they al love the lunch... So if you take recommendations of where to go you can believe the school cass and Al Madden the best football coach and tv host of foo for years

I had some friends in town and wanted to show them our local hospitality. We ordered drinks, soup and food. The soup was tepid. the my martini pour was very disappointing. And when i asked where the salmon was from, the waiter said Monterey Bay. There hasn't been commercial salmon fishing in California for 3 years! I didn't want to call him out on it so i let it go. What happened to this place???

We were in town for the weekend and wanted a seafood lunch with a view but dog friendly. Unfortunately there were not as many dog friendly restaurants as I had expected, but Abalonetti did! They also have an enclosure with glass windows that helps with the cold wind of Monterey. They also have water bowls and water for the pups outside. I wasn't sure what to expect with the so-so reviews but we were pleasantly surprised. We asked to be seated with the heater and our waitress created a table setting for us with the heater quickly. We started with their famous calamari and Baja calamari and a dozen oysters along with cocktails. These were brought out promptly as we arrived right when they opened. They definitely do live up to their winning calamari as it was perfectly tender and fried. It's not your typical rings and tentacles or filet, but we all really enjoyed it. The oysters were just okay, there was not much brine and very dry. I'm also not a fan of huge oysters and these were much bigger than we thought as they said they were small oysters from Canada. Their complimentary bread basket was also very yummy. Most of us ordered the crab salad sandwich and my sister ordered the Captain's fried platter. These also came out right as we finished our appetizers. Their fries are my favorite, with that extra seasoned batter. The crab sandwich was pretty good though the brioche bread to ratio of crab salad is not even. The bread also had a funny smell/taste to me, so I didn't eat most of the bread which was fine. The fried fish on the Captain's platter was small and too thin compared to other places. I had noted it was a birthday at our table in our Open Table reservation and they brought out a complimentary slice of cheesecake. Very nice of them! Service was great from beginning to end by our our server, Sammy and the hostess. We would definitely come back, especially for their calamari!

Service was great. Food was mediocre. Clam chowder came out lukewarm and unseasoned. crab cakes were too greasy and overpriced. Garlic bread also came out cool. Will probably not come back

Damn! The bartender is a solid professional: ice tea and lemonade cocktail beer. Runs a tight bar inclusive of food timelines and to go packaging A scholar & a gentleman

Not worth it. Nothing tasted good except the wine. Even the bread was awful. Oysters no. Seafood pasta no.

The calamari and the pizza were the stand out items for our lunch. Service was a bit slow for a restaurant that was less than half full. The first table we sat at outside was very unstable so we moved to the adjacent table with no issue. They should maintenance that table. Pizza was crisped up well and the mozzarella was high quality. I had the blackened salmon salad which was uninspiring, but adequate given what I was looking for. The calamari was some of the better squid we've had on this trip and the fries are well seasoned and crispy. It was reasonably priced.

The Monterey Fishermans wharf has so many places to choose from for good food and this place is one of my favorites! It has the most amazing Sicilian bread salad. Super fresh tasting, with artichoke hearts, feta cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil and delicious chunks of Sicilian bread- heavenly! I add Bay Shrimp to it as well. This place has a great ambience and service. Tables right along the water, and a fantastic bar. I've also had the clam chowder, chef's kiss! I love the California shrimp cocktail as well. Good place to take a group of people!

The location earns this place an extra star, but this was a sad birthday lunch for me after a stroll down the pier looking for a place that had less than an hour late. So, location on the pier is lovely, and lots of seating for larger parties. The happy hour cocktails enticed us in but the margaritas tasted of pure sour mix and the wine and beer offerings were pretty bottom tier--again, to be expected for a tourist spot with a cheap happy hour. But then the food came and... meh. I don't think anybody actually finished their meal and the quality of ingredients just felt too far below the price point. A friend's caprese salad was piled with olives (I have never heard of olives on a caprese!) and another friend's crab sandwich was mostly mayo and it wasn't clear from the menu that it was a crab SALAD sandwich. I got a sampler of fried foods and again, for the price I expected more. Service was friendly but we would have ordered far more drinks (maybe not the happy hour ones though) had they visited us more often. The one standout was the calamari. Apparently this place is know for calamari and for good reason--with the quality of the rest of the meal I was scared, but they were tender without being chewy, perfectly seasoned, and just delicious. I wish my whole sampler had been calamari. Overall, I'll probably skip this next time and take my chances with one of the restaurants with the long wait.

We came late and had planned to go elsewhere but the wait was too long. Upon entering, no one greeted us for approximately 5 minutes even though staff were everywhere. We began to leave which is when we were greeted and taken to a table. The service was subpar. Our appetizers (calamari and garlic bread) came before our drinks and we had ordered 3 corona bottles and one glass of wine. The food surprised me and was actually decent. The ravioli was a bit chewy but the flavor was great. Pretty noisy but not bad.

The staff were quick with the order and there was a good mix of sweet and savory natural flavors. Great for gluten free diets. The large size I ordered was huge.

Slim pickings for food on the pier, and some don't allow strollers/kids, so this brought us to Abalonetti's for a quick dinner after the aquarium. The staff were nice but nothing about the place really stood out. They put us into the corner, which was fine since we had a stroller but there were HELLA flies around. This was so off putting but the flies didn't attack us, so we stayed put. They were just kind swarmed in specific areas, so weird. We got the clam chowder in a bread bowl, fried calamari, and linguine in alfredo with chicken added in. The clam chowder was fine, not bad, not great. Price was about $20 which is what it will cost you everywhere else on the pier. The tartar sauce they serve with the calamari was sooooo goood. It tasted home made and had lots of chunks in it, which I love. The calamari was good and tender but it was a small portion compared to other places. The pasta itself was cooked well but the sauce was so thin and watery. I stirred and stirred and stirred but it didn't thicken up at all. It wasn't flavorful and we had to add a bunch of black pepper into it to liven things up. I actually ended up spooning some chowder into it, which helped tremendously. It's a decent meal, but not one I'd return for specifically.

We first went here when our son was you g and was hangry. We've gone back every visit since. The staff is great, the food is consistently good, and portions are generous. The hubby always orders the seafood penne and is never disappointed. I usually get linguini and clams but our most recent trip i tried the lobster ravioli in pesto cream sauce and it was EVERYTHING. Seriously been going here for years and still finding new things to adore here. Also - clutch start with the antipasti platter. The half order is plenty for two to three people. Healthy portions for all your big back aspirations.

They specialize in calamari dishes. They have at least 6 calamari items on the menu which is fun. The char-grilled calamari filets was really good. They prepared the mini Monterey calamari in white wine sauce with carrots, peppers, zucchini and tomato. I'd definitely order it again if I came back. The wine list is limited but very affordable. They don't have many local ones. Servers were all very friendly.

Right on the fisherman's wharf. Food and service were good. You can order a bottle of wine, and since they also sell by the glass, you can send it back, choose another if you don't like it. We didn't do that but nice to know.

Read about this place having great fried foods, but ultimately didn't do a sit down dinner. We opted for garlic fries for take out, and it ended up being around $9 and some change after tax. They came out relatively fast. Glad we were in and out during dinner time since I didn't quite feel for the interior... the ambiance was not there. Other than that the garlic fries were super good -- you can taste that the garlic is fresh and local from Gilroy (their other items on the menu with garlic state they source their garlic from Gilroy). It was a nice appetizer while we were waiting for our actual dinner at a different location on the wharf.

This was the only place still open when we got back from the sunset whale cruise that I I went on. I was able to get a nice cup of clam chowder to end the night. Thank you for being open and willing to sell me some soup.

Located just south of Cannery Row on the Old Fisherman's Wharf, Abolinetti has the classic charm of a Pacific Coast seaside bar and grill you might find in any town. We came for this atmosphere specifically. I have a weak spot for Clam Chowder in a Sourdough bowl, nearly impossible to find anywhere near where I live, but difficult do do wrong in California. We also ordered a Napolitan pizza, which had a delicious, watery quality to the toppings. Calamari Tacos were an interesting and tasty treat dish as well. It was a bit chilly for outdoor seating, so we sat inside by a large window and enjoyed the sunlight coming in. A bird actually flittered in the restaurant and wandered about on the floor. The view was o the channel between the wharf and the shore. The wharf itself is not on open sea, but surrounded by a marina. It has a carnival-like collection of businesses, heavy with candy stores. Service was expected for a bar and grill. he food came out quickly and was hot and tasty. If we return to this part of Monterey, I would repeat.

Best place for breaded calamari on Fisherman's wharf in Monterey. Arrived here on a Saturday at 430pm. Place virtually empty due to adverse weather. Came here because we had a coupon for a free appetizer. Probably could ask for the complimentary chef's appetizer, as most restaurants have such a deal, and it's always breaded calamari. Beautiful restaurant setting on the bay with large room with windows all around, showing the harbor and bay. Meals come with complimentary bread, a rarity nowadays. The $12 bowl of clam chowder was up to the high standards of the region, very creamy with potatoes and clams. At least 12 ounces in a good sized portion. The complimentary breaded calamari came with about a dozen calamari, covered with a light panko breading, with tartar sauce and cocktail ketchup on the side. Perfect blend of just enough breading to give it taste, and chunks of cooked calamari, not rubbery. Wife enjoyed her scampi Monterey, with at least 10 shrimp mixed in with yellow rice, tomatoes, bell peppers, and artichoke skins, something you don't see too often. Needless to say, wife loves artichokes. I had the $20 Abalonetti calamari, very similar to the appetizer, with yellow rice and vegetables. Huge portion of breaded calamari, but I ate everything in both the appetizer and this dish. Would have preferred the tartar sauce and ketchup cocktail sauce, compared to the butter creamy sauce. They have a $4.95 dog menu, although you would not want to eat outdoors today, as rainy with high gusty winds would freeze your fingers.

Burger way overcooked, asked for no cheese - came with cheese - they didn't do anything about it. Food subpar compared to other seafood I've had in the past. Rockfish was good, spinach bland, good mashed potatoes. Angel hair crab pasta with white wine sauce was pretty soupy. Flavor was fine nothing crazy. Crab sandwich was fine, probably wouldn't order again.

Unfortunately, the crab sandwich was not good. The bread was too thick so each bite was primarily the bun + flavors of caesar salad/parmesan and lettuce. The parmesan was mixed into the crab so each bite was overwhelmingly parmesan flavored. It came with fries which were crispy. We also had the clam chowder in a sourdough bowl which was okay. The chowder was fine and tasted good but the sourdough bread bowl was a little stale. Water was nice with a touch of lemon and the view was great. Service was friendly as well.

Made a trip out to Monterey and stopped at the wharf because we were craving calamari. It was our first time trying Abalonetti, Matt was our server and made the entire experience a great one! Food is tasty and flavorful, we shared gnochi along with calamari and several cocktails. Service was fantastic! I enjoyed both savory sauces you get with the gnocchi. My dog was very pleased with her grilled chicken which was served in a souvenir frisbee for just $4.95! Absolutely adorable!. All the drinks were tasty and we enjoyed them while watching the seals from the patio window. So much fun, we will back for sure!

At the door a man appeared to be under the influence of idk what. Claiming they served a dish that wasn't even on their menu-Abalone, hence the name Abalonetti! There was an awful musky carpet smell. We got food poisoning from this place... Our tip was manipulated. When I asked them to fix this. I was promised a call back from a general manager. I never received a call back and the tip was never corrected. I do not recommend this place. There are more honest and hygienic places to dine at than Abalonetti.

Bad costumer services poor communication and poor management, scammers watch out for your receipt and always have a record of it people work there impersonate the numbers.

Quick service and fresh seafood and delicious cocktails on the fisherman's wharf. Casual ambiance for lunch or dinner

this place is decent, theres alot of places to choose from in this area, was not busy when there but was getting busy when leaving so about 5pm on a Saturday. Garlic bread appetizer was really good!

I ordered the pork chop and a medium-cooked steak, but both were severely overcooked. The exterior was charred to the point of bitterness, with unappetizing blackened patches. The meat itself was dry and tough--especially the pork chop, which lacked any semblance of juiciness. It was so excessively chewy and leathery that it felt like eating something fossilized. The linguine Alfredo was passable, though its presentation was Instagram-worthy at best. Unfortunately, the overall experience ruined my entire day--far from the satisfying meal I'd hoped for.

Stopped by with my family on a Wednesday afternoon so it was pretty empty and we were seated quickly. Service was great, friendly staff. Gave 3 stars for food. Calamari was really good. Clam Chowder was good, but the bread bowl was not. The sourdough bread tasted/felt stale. My niece had the Fish & Chips and gave it a 7/10, and the French Fries 10/10.

Such a great experience! We came here for my boyfriend's birthday and we do not regret it. The customer service was amazing and our waiter was the best! We ordered the special they were offering at the time and the Cioppino with a Pineapple Mimosa, so delicious. We ate basically every bite! We recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice and the inside was super cute, I wish I took more pictures. We will definitely be coming back when we're visiting Monterey again! Highly recommend! :D

Abalonetti is an institution in Monterey, with over 50 years of service. While the food isn't the best seafood you'll get, it's the ambiance and nostalgia that makes for a fun experience. The calamari was well-made: light, crispy, and not too oily: I wish the platters were bigger, so more could be shared! Crab cakes were okay, but charging $15+ for two dinky cakes is kind of a rip-off: we had to order a second plate for everyone to have a bite. The clam chowder sourdough bread bowl was humongous, but hearty: the chowder got overly salty in the end, but the sourdough bread was nice and crusty to soak it all up. Overall, not the best food, but a fun vibe!

The calamari was delicious which is the reason I'm not giving one star. The server and staff were friendly but do not order the scampi. It's not even close to a shrimp scampi. (The shrimp is not in the photo because it's the only thing I could eat) the artichoke hearts were rubbery. The lack of seasoning was appalling and curry rice in a shrimp scampi?? This oily mess tasted of nothing but green onion water on rice.

Stop here for lunch The fish & fries were outstanding , three large pieces The view was great, service was very friendly and courteous Great choice for lunch or dinner

HORRIBLE ESTABLISHMENT, the waiter came only 20 minutes after we sat down at the table. She took the order for drinks and left with such a disdainful expression on her face, after 10 minutes of talking with the bartender she returned to take the order, after some time she brought a plate with lemon for 2 pastas, something similar to a quarter of a lemon, but the problem is not only this but also that it was lying on a DIRTY plate, after another 20 minutes they brought the order. and just as we were about to start eating, I noticed that I didn't have any utensils, and I politely asked the waitress to bring me a fork, to which she left with a displeased expression and brought me a dirty fork not wrapped in a serving napkin, just in her hands holding the part that I was supposed to eat, unfortunately I didn't have time to examine the others, because my family was hungry and started eating, after which I asked the kitchen assistant to bring me a new fork, he brought a fork that was already wrapped, it wasn't very clean at the time, but I had already resigned myself to it, because I wanted to eat faster and go home to rest, but then the next surprise awaited us, my wife found metal shavings in her seafood pasta. to which I asked to call the manager, they told me I had to wait, after which after some time the bartender came, listened and asked "how can I compensate for this incident", immediately after this question the waitress came and he immediately ran away, she collected the plates and left with such an expression on her face as if it wasn't them who had ruined my evening, but I who wanted to feed her something dirty and it's not clear what to feed her

Located in an Old Fisherman Wharf, this place has great sitting area with great selections of food. The Abalonetti Calamari Meal is great except the rice was too bland. The calamari was very soft and crunchy. The Chicken parmesan was also crunchy and delicious. Last but least, the creamy clam chowder bread was fantastic and kinda large in portion. Service was flawless and swift. The staff was attentive and ensured we have everything we need. Our dog also was happy with dog menu chosen - chicken breast. Overall our dining experience was pleasant. The signature menu - Calamari is a must menu when dine in here.

We really wanted to try the local spot for calamari and get a classic clam chowder bread bowl so we stopped by. We decided to try their buffalo calamari and it truly was the best we had ever had. It was very soft and delicious unlike any other from where we are from. The bread bowl was very good as well. We decided to stop here as their prices were more affordable and were not looking to sit down at a restaurant. Our server was very friendly and informative as well!

The seafood pasta is great Pasta cooked eldente and sauce had plenty of seafood and flavor. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the meal. This is our second time eating at this restaurant!

What a nice little restaurant. Very good customer service and yummy food! The bread was crazy delicious! . Nice wine and we had the grilled salmon with spinach and mashed potatoes (the mashed potatoes were pretty bland) but the salmon was very tasty. We also had the lobster ravioli- whoa! So perfectly cooked!

7 out of 10. Food was okay not the best but it'll do. Starting off with the menu, just looking at it might be a little too overwhelming and not very thorough with its description. Such as the Antipasto bar which is a mix of vegetables is a cold salad type, didn't really see the vision w this one. If you're not really into seafood, i might say the Caesar salad with chicken is your safest option. The Fettuccini linguini depends on what meat you might add such as the shrimp may seem like pre-frozen baby shrimp. The pizza was all pretty good though the tomato sauce used did not really sit well with me. The service was good, very attentive. Finally the setting was comfy and cozy.

I used to come here 20 years ago as a kid. So I came back recently, and I had instant regret. Regret that I didn't truly appreciate how good the seafood was 20 years ago. I'm not a seafood person now, and I wasn't as a kid either. If I remember correctly, I'd just eat pasta and pick away the parts of seafood in the dish. But I had the "Marty Special" this time around - which was breaded calamari over fried eggplant, with marinara sauce and melted cheese on top. It's a recipe from the original owner, Marty Liguori himself, from back in the day. And it didn't disappoint. I wish I had gotten that 20 years ago. I wish I was bold enough to try some shrimp or fish or calamari back then. But no, childhood me likely just stuck to pasta or the kids menu. But I'm glad I got to come back - 20 years later - and truly experience this place for real for the first time.

We had a great experience! Love that is dog friendly with a dog menu. We had the lobster raviolis that were 10/10 And the waiter was really nice and friendly!

We come once a year for a Pebble Beach Golf trip and always make a point to come here for the chowder and Ceasar Salad. Lex is amazing, he is authentic and remembers details about your preferences. There are so many choices to experience on the Wharf but this location has soul and personality with exceptional customer service. Thank you Lex, thank you Abalonetti's!

Food was fresh and good quality, plus a large portion. I had the calamari and fries. The calamari was NOT overcooked, which is rare. Beer flight and margarita were also great, $10 each. The jumbo shrimp and fries were also well fried, not greasy. I had my dog with me, so we ate on their patio which was nice because it was segregated from the rest of the wharf. So, we weren't surrounded by all the people and other dogs while we ate. The service was good, just a little slow. The pricing is a little high, but it was at least good.

I consider myself an Oysters fanatic and have eaten thousands of oysters in my lifetime. However, the oysters Rockefeller I ordered recently turned out to be the worst thing I have ever eaten. I regretted it immediately and almost threw up afterwards. Given the abundance of good seafood options in the area, I would advise against making the same mistake I did by going here.

I have been coming to this restaurant for about 55 years! When it started next door and they were first handing out samples! We liked it! They got so busy we had to share tables the lines were so long Each year we came back We lived in Turlock ca He then built the big restaurant where it is today! We've never missed a beat And still love it! I have brought several friends here! Now my sons come when I die A big party is planned

Went here for my birthday and the waiter was so sweet to make it a special occasion. Great food and location.

Good food and service! We enjoyed our dinner here, family of four. The ambiance was perfect.

So very happy with everything we tried!! Our waitress made the day even better was so fabulous to our service dog too!! Will definitely be back

Didn't have a destination in mind but came across this place on the wharf in Monterey. I ordered a cup of their chowder (excellent) a Maitai and the Parmesan coated rock cod. It was excellent. Not disappointed at all. Fresh spinich and mashed potato's were like home. Very very pleased.

Our waitress was very friendly and we were able to get seated at a table with a view of the water. I ordered the Abalonetti and a Wave Rum Runner, inhaled both. The calamari in the Abalonetti was crispy and light, I especially liked the white wine sauce that came with it. It felt well-rounded, served with squash and rice. The Wave Rum Runner was sweet, fruity, and coconutty. Overall, the experience was pretty good!