Osteria Al Mare

Plenty of parking spaces but it’s a paid parking lot. This waterfront Italian restaurant has a lovely, chill, and relaxing vibe with beautiful views. Unfortunately, the service was very slow-the server hardly checked on us, and we had to chase them down just to order more drinks and food. Overall, it’s a chill spot to grab a few drinks and relax.

Great place near the water, paid parking lot. Service is always excellent. Quality food. Our 3rd time here. We did have one issue with how our one of our dishes was prepared, but the Kithen fixed it immediately with. Love coming here and will be back. If you can make reservations do. There are stairs to get here. They have outdoor seating with heaters but still might need a jacket if the sun starts to set .

If you can reserve a table. If not, it's definitely worth the wait. We had to wait about 20min as a walk in. They have a good menu with well prepared Italian favorites featuring a lot of seafood dishes. I had the seafood pasta, which was tasty and well seasoned. The seafood was fresh. The Tiramisu was delicious and authentically prepared. The interior is elegant with a view of the sea.

This stunning Italian restaurant was clean, inviting, and customer service was nice and attentive. My husband ordered the Fettuccine e Crema, while I had the Fettuccine with chicken, both were perfectly prepared and full of flavor. We also shared a bowl of clam chowder and the La Barbabietola salad, which had roasted beets, oranges, arugula, a honey-orange dressing, and goat cheese. The salad was absolutely incredible, actually, everything we tried was delicious! If we find ourselves back in town, we’ll definitely return.

The beet salad was too sour, too much vinegar. The pasta with seafood was too spicy. It's all personal to my and my family's taste. The service and atmosphere were wonderful!

My group and I had a fantastic time at Osteria Al Mare. The entire experience was phenomenal, from booking the event all the way to leaving the restaurant. I felt we were all taken care of. The staff was very attentive and great conversationalist. The food was fantastic, the oysters that were given were really fresh! Couldn't get a picture of them since I was too busy eating them. Highly recommend 👌🏽

The food was not wonderful as pictured. All they have is linguine meals and the flavor is so so. The appetizer Arincini fried cheese balls were not good. The cheese was not even melted inside. The beet salad was so gross. They use a blan grated goat cheese lightly sprinkled on top. We asked for more and then I took the photo. The dressing was just lemon. It was so bad and tart. The Clam chowder was horrible. It does not taste like clam chowder. Do not order it here. Everything needed salt..Lots of it.

Went here on a recent visit to Monterey. We for a patio table the same day. Food was delicious. Wine selection was excellent. They also a carafe 9 oz size which is nice. My cousin had the fettuccini with seafood. It came in a tomato sauce, slightly spicy and she loved it. My scallops were good too. It was a lovely time. Will be back.

When in Monterey, it only makes sense to be on the search for some seafood for dinner. We happened to come across this spot on our walk while we were waiting for a table at Schooners. My boyfriend's curiosity was instantly piqued when he saw the Italian restaurant name and heard the live music, and usually I'm not one to go about changing the plan but I figured it wouldn't hurt to take a look at the menu. I was really in the mood for a seafood pasta and saw that they had a good looking one on the menu at a fair price, which combined with the fact that we didn't have to wait for a table thoroughly convinced me into changing the original plan. The service took quite a while between being seated and getting our order taken and the live music was really loud for my personal enjoyment, but high-quality authentic Italian food and live music are both things that my boyfriend really enjoys so I'll make this a five star review for him. He got the Fettuccine Al Pescatore with a Limoncello Spritz and I got the Fettuccine Al Funghi. I might have a slight shellfish allergy but that's never stopped me before, except when combined with my less slight lactose intolerance meaning that I can convince a shrimp or two over to my plate but cannot convince an order of clam chowder to the table. I wish I could eat clam chowder so bad, it always smells so good in the bread bowl and everyone who can eat it is always talking about how good it is! Anyways, I'm no foremost expert on Italian cuisine but my fettuccine did satisfy my pasta craving. In terms of opportunity cost, Schooners was a little too formal and upscale for the people that we are so I'm glad that we had a good experience at Osteria Al Mare instead. There is a bit of an unpleasant ocean smell if you're dining on the balcony but it's part of the Monterey experience so take it in.

The customer service is great! We had an early dinner, we got to the place right before it got busy, so the service was great, we had a stroller and child and they were super friendly and accommodating. The food was not tasty at all. We ordered the cioppino which was in a thick broth/cream not savory, I imagine it to be like a canned marinara sauce, no taste at all. We also ordered the polenta which was also not tasty, it felt like if it was frozen and warmed up. Our friend ordered a special of scallops with raviolis which were ok, that plus 2 glasses of wine $150 Not sure if it was a bad day for them because 99% of the reviews are great. But for us was not a good experience, we will not take our chance again.

Service was super friendly but lacked attentiveness. We tried for our check for around 20-30 minutes. Food was okay but the view was amazing. I got their Stew Special and was pretty disappointed. The crab was cold and the best part was the bread...not even the seafood. Sand dabs were also lacking and needed salt and pepper. Clam chowder was average.

If you can reserve a table. If not, it's definitely worth the wait. We had to wait about 20min as a walk in. They have a good menu with well prepared Italian favorites featuring a lot of seafood dishes. I had the seafood pasta, which was tasty and well seasoned. The seafood was fresh. The Tiramisu was delicious and authentically prepared. The interior is elegant with a view of the sea.

Absolutely love this place. It's a "usual" for our troops to Monterey and a family favorite. The food is EXCELLENT, service was good, and prices are fair for the area.

We came on a Wednesday for lunch. We've been here before BUT for dinner so we thought we try it for lunch. Also, we wanted to try something not at Fisherman's Wharf, to avoid the crowds. Accessibility- has handicap parking right in the front. (Warning: there is a left side handicap parking space that requires payment so read the sign) Has an outdoor lift to take you up to the 2nd floor. Service- we went at 12:30 pm and was seated right away for a party of 10. Our waiter was wonderful and took all our orders with precision. Food: -Insalata Di Pollo Pera: the grilled chicken was perfectly seasoned and moist. The red pears and mixed greens paired well with the balsamic reduction dressing. Good portion so definitely shareable -Rotelle Di Parma: this was our favorite pasta dish. It was creamy and hearty. The sauce tasted almost like a buttery lobster bisque. -Friulana: it was a little more tomato flavored. The sausage was made fresh. -Spaghetti alle vongole: due to my lactose intolerance, acid reflux and allergy to black pepper, the chef had to really accommodate my dish without tomato, butter and pepper. It was FANTASTIC! I ate the whole dish and the pasta was a wonderful a la dente. -Spaghetti alla Puttanesca: this was the 2nd favorite dish. The anchovies, capers and calamata olives were so flavorful. The pasta was fresh and made to a la dente precision. -Salmone: the quality of the fish was fresh and grilled to excellence not over cooked. It sat on a mound of garlic spinach. -hot water: you might think this is crazy but I'm a hot water connoisseur. I like it nice and hot and without a coffee taste (leftover from a coffee pit. This was fresh,clean hot water. Return Factor: ABSOLUTELY! It was authentic Italian cuisine. Consistent each time and we have not been disappointed.

We received a suggestion from a local who worked at another restaurant in town to try Ostera Al Mare. This Resturant located on the second floor on the water was a bit of a walk from Pacific Grove 2,3 miles. We did not have a reservation which is suggested but we're seated within about 15 minutes or we could've sat immediately in the bar area at the high tables. Have a good wine list and a full bar. The main area had some small tables and tables that were combine for large groups. You could also eat out outdoors however when it's in the 40°, you may not want to. Wine can be ordered by the glass carafe or bottle. The waiter is Italian and very knowledgeable about the menu both of us at seafood, which was excellent. We did start with salad which had a fresh dressing and anchovies. The cioppino had crab clams, muscles, squid, and fish my wife had a seafood over fresh fettuccine while they had a diverse dessert menu. We were unable to try any as we were too full from dinner. We did take an Uber back to the Pacific Grove area, which took about 10 minutes This place for the average tourist would be considered a hit jump is definitely off the beaten path.

At the edge of San Carlos pier, you get amazing views of the pier and docks and none of the hustle and bustle and OK quality food at the wharf. Our server was Italian and it added to the ambiance and probably made the food taste better. Fritto Di Calamari: cut much larger than normal calamari but still tender and crispy on the outside. Came with a thinly sliced grilled lemon that wasn't really squeezable but the two dipping sauces were great. Rotelle di Parma: rolled pasta, prosciutto cotto, Parmesan, mozzarella, basil, tomato cream. In a very good way tasted like a mix of wet pizza and lasagna. Kids destroyed this. Sand-Dabs Capellini: sand dab, lightly breaded, white wine lemon saffron sauce, pasta and pesto. Simple and beautifully plated, loved this. Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca: A Napoli classic. Fresh tomato, garlic, anchovies, capers, calamata olives, crush red pepper. If you go at the right season you can see sea lions in the rocks if you over the left side of the pier.

Very much enjoyed our experience here. We sat at a high table in the bar and had a great meal. Many of the staff come from Italy and have that genuine Italian culture. The bartender was making lots of drinks and our 2yo loved watching him use the shaker and he took the time to come over and show her the drink inside the shaker, which was just soo sweet. Food was great. No complaints and really enjoyed the fish and calamari. Atmosphere service and food all hit the spot. Would go back!

Single ladies/men. You will be treated like a queen or king. Whether you are a group of people or a solo, you will be treated equally. Very handsome Italian speaking male servers. A plus And look at this huge steak!

Gotta love Yelp. You may notice that this place has a few bad reviews and a lot of good reviews. It deserves the good reviews. I'm laughing at the few bad ones. The quality of the food is amazing -- unless you want American- Italian food. The service is borderline Italian -- meaning they serve you the food and let you eat; they brought us what we needed when asked. They are Italian; they even answered the phone in Italian when I called. Our group of four had spritzers before dinner which were great. We had the beet salad, the clam chowder, and a couple of pasta dishes. The tagliatelle was great! I really can't think of a strong criticism. This is as my second time there and I'll go back.

Staff was so incredibly friendly and greeted us kindly. They used multiple Italian greetings and phrases which were fun. I made a reservation online which was easy and we got a nice beautiful view of the water as the evening sun was setting. The burrata was delicious and I liked the fried lemon that came with the calamari. The clam chowder was a little too buttery and rich and I needed to add hot sauce to cut it. Overall such a great date night!

Best service from waiters that actually are from Italy. The food was delicious. My wife got the salmon it was good but the fettuccine Al pollo was amazing with sun dried tomatoes. We opted to sit inside as it was a bit crowded on the outside deck. The inside was very welcoming and the owner was nice enough to chat it up with us about Italy and what's it's like to order fish there. Overall a very welcoming and yummy dining experience. Will be returning soon.

The ambiance was very nice and romantic for a date night or dinner with friends. The service was great and the food was amazing. I recommend this place.

Service, food, tone, attitude, ambiance all rated a 5 for us. Amazing fresh pastas and meal choices were great.

Got our reservation for 5:30 a week before and we were placed in the worst place by the kitchen entrance. Waiter was great. Service was satisfactory. My main of scollops with truffle sauce was way too much truffle oil and pulled back the sage ravioli with rugula & perfectly cooked scollops. The chief let me down with overuse of the truffle oil.

This place was smaller than I thought. We went there for dinner last night. It was pretty busy, but we got sat right away with a table outside, just what we wanted. But, the outside felt a little cramped and claustrophobic. The tables were really close together. We've ordered an appetitzer to start off with, the fried calamari, it came out pretty quickly. But, by far, this was the worse flavorless and bland battered fried calamari we've ever tasted!!! It literally had no flavor to it, besides the dipping sauces it came with. Portions were small for an $18 dish. We've ordered their specials for that night. My husband got their lingcod special. I had their seafood soup, similar to a cioppino. All the pieces of seafood was cooked perfectly, except for the shrimp, it was was dry. Each piece of fish was so tender and buttery! The broth was full of flavor! It came to $45 for this dish and came with a lot of seafood. I enjoyed it very much.

Osteria, on the second floor, is on the water and has both inside and outside tables. The server was attentive and helpful. We started with the calamari which was nicely fried without a heavy oil taste. Portion was plenty. The beet salad was nicely dressed without being over the top. The vinegar gave it a nice flavor. The Sand-Dabs were the evening star. Sand-Dabs are local to Monterey. You will rarely find them outside Monterey so give Sand-Dabs a try. Sand-Dabs have a distinctive flavor but not too strong when prepared correctly and fresh. Parking is in a paid lot. Make certain you find the machine or use one of the popular apps. All in all, excellent. We recommend you give Osteria Al Mare a try.

This stunning Italian restaurant was clean, inviting, and customer service was nice and attentive. My husband ordered the Fettuccine e Crema, while I had the Fettuccine with chicken, both were perfectly prepared and full of flavor. We also shared a bowl of clam chowder and the La Barbabietola salad, which had roasted beets, oranges, arugula, a honey-orange dressing, and goat cheese. The salad was absolutely incredible, actually, everything we tried was delicious! If we find ourselves back in town, we'll definitely return.

The hospitality, the view, the service and the ambience are highly deserving. Regrettably, the food & drink are not. I'm not being coy: I just really liked the place, the owner was very warm, the food & drink were not good, and I wish them well.

Went last Thursday for my birthday! This place was a 10/10! Fantastic seafood and outstanding service! The dishes were fresh and flavorful, and the scenic views added to the experience. To top it off, they surprised us with a free birthday dessert, making the evening even more special. Highly recommend!

Back to Completely Amazing! Swordfish special on Truffle Cheese Raviolis - Out-Of-This-World! The warm bread was excellent, as was the Arugula, the Oysters, the Rollatini Di Melanzane, and the Fettuccine Al Pescatore!! Although we've never had a problem with the staff, the way that they all worked together with Francesco's lead, the two other waiters, and the two bus people was so harmonious, it was as if everyone stepped up their service game!!! Will continue to strongly recommend and am looking forward to returning.

The views are amazing, definitely earned the stars based on just the location, service was good, servers were attentive and quick, my husband enjoyed his dish, local sand dab with pesto pasta. Things that could be improved; Braised beef was unseasoned, polenta bread was an odd choice as a bed for the braised beef, the veggies were also very unseasoned, the braised reduction was unable to save the dish unfortunately. maybe my expectations were too high based on the reviews of others as well as the look of the establishment. Maybe I just got a bad dish. Not sure. But definitely not worth 160.00

Food: 7/10 Service: 9/10 Views: 10/10 Dishes (best to worst): 1. Fettuccine Pescatora $33: great flavor with an abundance of seafood (shrimp, clams, muscles, and squid) 2. Catch of the Day (Sea Bass over buttered spaghetti) $40: sea bass was overcooked, dry, and not much flavor. Noodles were more mild in flavor to not take away from the fish but the whole dish fell flat. 3. You get 2 slices of free warm baguette with olive oil and balsamic vinegar Logistics: -paid parking lot -waterfront view -indoor and outdoor seating. Be sure to ask for a window seat because they don't provide that without a request. -accepts cc

Got to eat as the first meal in Monterey during spring break, since it was high on my list. But the overall dinner was kind of a let down. Nice cozy restaurant upstairs with parking. Restaurant was not crowded (7:45pm), but it took a very long time for anyone to acknowledge us waiting to get a table. It seemed like maybe they were shorthanded, didn't look like it, not sure. After getting seated, they were out of bread. Clam chowder = had nice soft clams, not chewy. Pretty good. Sand dabs = beautiful dish, but lacked flavor somehow. Maybe needed more sauce or salt. Squeezing lemon over the fish and pesto made it better. Tagliatelle = got for kid, and he seemed to like it. Overall, maybe the food is 3.5~4. But with slow service and higher prices vs. other foods in Monterey, I don't think the dining experience was worth what became the priciest and least enjoyed meal for us in Monterey.

Food was good and prices were reasonable (for the most part). Tasty cocktails, too. Definitely a solid place in such a touristy locale to hit! My two quibbles... there is no kids menu, but they did accommodate our child by providing some plain pasta and a thin grilled chicken breast at our request. Thank you!!!! But it cost $24 which was almost as much as my husband's entree and pretty steep for the portion we received (not an adult sized bowl of pasta). If it had been $15-16, okay, but $24 was a shock. Also, I ordered an appetizer of clams in a garlic wine butter sauce, and they were our of clams. They made it with mussels instead, which I was fine with, but it would have been appreciated if they'd dropped the price a couple of bucks. Clams are certainly more expensive than mussels. But those are tiny quibbles that I can look past and be smarter about next time I come. The ambiance, service, view, and good are well worth a return.

Had dinner here Saturday night. Party of 6 and table was ready when they said it would be (7pm) even though the restaurant was busy. Had the grilled salmon dish and everything on the plate was delicious. It was a friend's birthday celebration; the waiters sang and gave her a bday scoop of spumoni ice cream. The meal was lovely.

Our first time at the restaurant. Enjoyed lunch with my husband and daughter. We really enjoyed sitting by the window. We tried the fried calamari, sand dab with pesto pasta, salad with shrimp and rotelle di parma. Portion size was generous and food was tasty. Our server was very friendly.

We ate dinner in the bar area on a Saturday night because the dining room was crowded. Food was excellent and service was fantastic. I had the beet salad and Sand Dabs. In particular I want to give special acknowledgement to Francesco for outstanding customer service. I left my credit card there on Saturday and returned home 2 hours away the next day, which is when I realized I left my card there. I called and explained the situation and Francesco said no problem and put it in the mail for me. I received my card 3 days later! Thank you Francesco - I'll be back next time I visit Monterey!

Amazing restaurant!! Stumbled on it when we were walking around the area looking for places to eat. The waiter saw us checking out the menu and came outside and let us know the specials. That drew us right in! View was stunning and food and drinks were delicious. Our server Michael was lovely and so attentive. Very quiet on a weekday afternoon. Petrale Sole special was delicious. Will absolutely be back next time we're in the area!!

We came by without any reservations on a Thursday evening and were seated immediately. We opted to sit outside since it was such a nice day and it did not disappoint. Service: 3.5/5 We had 3 different waiters serving drinks, food, and taking our orders lol. The first waiter didn't serve us any complimentary bread until the second waiter noticed it and offered us some. Food: 3/5 A complete rip off for subpar food. Arancini - Dry and needed more sauce. Why didn't the chef see what was being served to us?? Tagliatelle alla Boscaiola - Salty as heck. Scallops with mushroom ravioli and toasted almonds - $42 for 2 scallops and 4 raviolis. Read it again. $42 for 2 scallops and 4 raviolis. The entire dish was drenched in oil too. Ugh. Will not come back and would not recommend.

A beautiful spot, quaint and charming. The staff is excellent and the food was incredible! The fresh catch was a delight and overall we were very pleased with the experience.

Ok...let's dive in. I journeyed to California to attend the Monterey Jazz Festival with my favorite cousin and her hubby. They told me they made reservations at Osteria Al Mare on a Saturday night amd a few of their friends would be joining us. Great! Of course I checked out the menu beforehand and liked what I saw. I was so excited! Because we were staying at different hotels, they arrived before me but didn't text me to alert me of the marine life chillin' on the pavement as you walked up. I step out the Uber only to be greeted by a herd, gaggle, flock, pride, pack or whatever you call a whole bunch of sea lions. Yeah, they were just chillin and lookin at me like, "What up? You ain't never seen a colony of sea lions up close and personal?" I was like, "Naw, playboys, I ain't neva seen nothing like this in my LIFE!" They were like, "Well, welcome to Monterey, b****. Carry on." So guess what I did? Carried on. I enter the beautiful, warmly lit space, abuzz with many groups having a great time. I quickly found mine and entered the fray. Where do I start? There were 6 of us total and as we were chatting it up, a charming, handsome young dude comes over and introduced himself as our server. He takes our drink orders and says he'll be back. Since my allergies had my throat itchy and dry, I ordered hot tea with lemon and honey, while everyone else ordered cocktails. Great start. Moments later, another, even more charming and handsome dude comes over and introduces himself as our server and wants to take our drink orders. We informed him our orders were in but we had questions about the menu. I love oysters and asked everyone else if they liked oysters. They did. Based on the description he gave us, the oysters were small to medium. Ok cool, let's do a dozen. We then proceeded to order our appetizers and entrees, as well. Server #1 returns with the cocktails and my tea, minus the lemon and honey. He apologized and returned with lemons. Umm, where's the honey? He had to go check. No honey, but said he could do maple syrup. Yeah, ok, that's cool. Moments later, the oysters that appeared at our table can only be described as Jurassic. These mofos looked like they were spawned 200 million years ago, cryo-preserved, thawed and then marketed and sold as small to medium. Baby, bye. If we knew they were that big we probably just would have ordered a 1/2 dozen. But I digress...they were tasty-ish, but several went uneaten. Our arancini, pear and beet salads arrived, which were beautifully plated. Since they cleared the plates from the first round and didn't replace them, there were no salad plates. One of the guests asked for plates, but the server returned with only one plate. Ummmm... we ALL need plates. Plates were brought and the delicious arancini and salads were devoured quickly. Next, our entrees. So, my utensils were taken and not replaced when they cleared the last round so I'm sitting there twiddling my thumbs until we were able to flag down a server and ask for silverware. After about 5 minutes and no silverware, finally my cousin's friend went to the other table and grabbed some silverware. Even though all of this was happening, we were still having an amazing time, cracking jokes and enjoying ourselves. I had a couple of bites of my swordfish and honestly, I HATE to be that guy, but the fish, as amazing as it was, really needed salt. For shits and giggles, when the server came back, I asked if he could bring me some Maldon. The befuddled look that spread across his face as he said, "What's that", was pure gold. I giggled and asked for salt. I know this sounds like a bad review but it's really not! Since I'm in the biz, I noticed all the servers were extremely young dudes. They're making quick cash off tourists who are just happy to be there and can rely on their handsome faces and charm to get by. I get it. After I finished my meal, I started feeling a little warm and my throat was feeling scratchy again, so I stepped outside for a breath of fresh air. As I was standing on the deck overlooking the pod of sea lions and contemplating my very existence, the owner walked outside and we began chatting. He told me it was really late in the year for the sea lions to still be there and usually they're in Pasadena by now. Global warming or they just really like chillaxing on that particular slab of concrete? We'll never know. As the group said our goodbyes and hopped into our respective Ubers, I couldn't help but reflect on what a wonderful night I had at Osteria Al Mare in the astoundingly beautiful Monterey.

I ordered a lunch of fried calamari and clam chowder to go. Eagerly opened everything up at the hotel ... first few pieces of calamari were pretty good ... third piece was of a thicker cut and when I bit into it found it to be a raw cold watery piece of calamari .... Which not only made me gag but pretty much put me off the rest of my lunch... not wanting to risk that again ... everything got tossed with the help of hotel staff. I voiced concerns with restaurant... with no response.

*I recently dined at an Italian seafood restaurant in Monterey, California, and while the location and company were enjoyable, the experience left much to be desired, particularly when it came to the food. Given that the restaurant is practically perched on the water, I had high expectations for a seafood-focused meal. Unfortunately, those expectations were not met. The highlight of the evening, aside from the wine and the excellent company, was the calamari. It was the one dish that stood out for its flavor and preparation. Crispy and well-seasoned, it was the only part of the meal that truly impressed me. If the rest of the food had been up to the same standard, this review might have had a different tone. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal didn't measure up. The clam chowder, which I was eager to try considering Monterey's seafood reputation, was disappointing. What arrived was more of a watery soup than a hearty chowder, with an overwhelming amount of potato chunks and a noticeable lack of clams. The flavor was bland, and the consistency was far from what you'd expect for the price. Compared to other local spots where the clam chowder is a highlight, this version was laughably poor. Next came the Fettuccine Pescatore, which I hoped would redeem the meal. While it was decent, it fell short of expectations for a restaurant of this caliber, especially one located in Monterey. The portion size was surprisingly small, and the seafood--clams, mussels, and shrimp--was sparse. To top it off, one of my shrimp wasn't even properly cleaned, leaving the bottom inch with the unappetizing "poop shoot" intact. It was disappointing to think that I could have gone to Costco, bought some fresh seafood, added Raos sauce and Fettuccine pasta, and easily saved $20 while getting a better meal. As for the ambiance, it was far from impressive. The restaurant was overly dark, and the lighting was, frankly, tacky. It detracted from what could have been a charming dining experience, leaving the space feeling more gloomy than happy. In summary, while the calamari and wine were enjoyable, the overall dining experience was underwhelming. The food, particularly the clam chowder and Fettuccine Pescatore, was average at best and certainly not worth the price. I'm glad work covered the bill because I would have felt disappointed paying out of pocket for such a mediocre meal. There are plenty of other seafood restaurants in Monterey where you can get better food, better portions, and a more pleasant dining atmosphere.

Came here for a bday lunch for my girlfriend. The views were great and they have a ton of windows. Our pasta seemed like it was freshly made and the food was delicious, although it was a little heavy on the oil. Overall the service was great and probably the highlight. I would recommend.

Ordered the beet salad with a side of shrimp and 'lemoncello' virgin drink! Tasty lemon drink that satisfied my sweet craving. The beet salad was good - had to ask for extra extra goat cheese to top the salad with with amount to my liking. The side of shrimp (4) was pretty small, but at least the salad was pretty big! I got pretty full. The server was also very attentive to my parents and I''s needs - thank you!

Second time here and the experience was as good as the first if not better. The staff is Super friendly and attentive, and the food was great. The lobster tail with browned butter and sage ravioli was incredible. My wife said it was the best lobster tail she's had. our toddler probably left the least mess ever at a restaurant because she ate all the food. That's an accomplishment. Highly recommend. Looking forward to the next time we eat there. Also the sea lions and walking along the pier after make it that much more unique and special.

I made a reservation weeks in advance and am glad I did because the restaurant filled up on a Saturday night. I loved that the menu offered a lot of variety for appetizers, entrees, and desserts. For a family of four, we ordered the fresh clams, Tagliatelle, Brasato, and the fresh catch of the day which was a cod over risotto. The flavors of all the dishes was top notch however, the risotto was a bit undercooked and quite hard to chew. No complaints about the service because they were still attentive despite having a busy night. For dessert, we ordered the lemon meringue and tiramisu which were both amazing. We were all so stuffed and happy with the meal. The restaurant also sits right before the water so there are multiple views of the ocean during your meal. Though, it was dark by the time dinner rolled around. Highly recommend this beautiful restaurant with delicious food when you're in the area!

Everything we had was excellent. We had a hard time deciding which item we liked best. Service was also great. We sat outside with the view of the Monterey Bay, what could be better. I would definitely recommend coming here.

Lovely waterfront dining experience. Reservations were easy to make online and parking was easy as there is reserved parking up front specifically for the restaurant. The food was exceptional. The burrata caprese was very light and refreshing. The fettuccine ai funghi was balanced and not too overpowered by the truffle flavor. The halibut special felt harmonious, balanced by fresh fish, delicious risotto, and squash/tomatoes. The server was also professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. I'd highly recommend Osteria Al Mare for anyone visiting Monterey Bay.

It's very rare I give somewhere a 5/5 because I like to reserve the integrity of a 5 star review but this place completely deserves it. Ambiance is right on the water. We decided to sit inside which was cozier but they do have outdoor options. Plenty of parking as its located on the wharf. Service was so fast and tentative. He was on the ball the entire time. For food I ordered the ragu ravioli and my husband ordered the seafood pasta. We got the polenta and oysters for appetizers and some cocktails. Oysters were fresh, and the polenta was flavorful in a creamy sauce. My ravioli was so flavorful and I didn't feel bloated after so I know its handmade and fresh. Hubby's seafood pasta was a pretty big portion with a variety of seafood. As someone who lived in Italy, I liked the staff was speaking in Italian. Restaurant felt very authentic- this may be my new favorite place in Monterey!

Great food, fabulous service and killer views! Highly recommend both the ciopinno and the salmon!

A great spot that is secretly hidden on the Monterey Coast Guard Pier. This wonderful spot overlooks the Monterey harbor and has a great seafood menu. I recommend heading over for Happy Hour with $8 cocktails and $6 appetizers. The service was excellent and friendly. The bar are is low key and a perfect date night spot. There is also and outside dining option that includes all the fresh air.

A gem on the Monterey peninsula. Food, service watching boats and sea life is an added bonus!

Full disclosure: been coming here about 2x a year since 2019. This was a first date, everything was perfect! Their beet salad is always an automatic YES for me. Date and I both had salmon, came with perfectly prepared vegetables served atop scalloped potatoes. We shared a crème brûlée for dessert. Honestly, it's the kind of food where you're sad when it's finished because it was so good. Service was amazingly warm and friendly as always. Really impressed my date, a bonus! Damn, I love this place.

Love this place! The owner is an absolute sweetheart. The food and drinks are incredible, and the vibes feel like you're in Italy. Can't recommend it enough. Definitely stop by if you're in the area!

Came on Saturday around 1:20 for lunch and there were plenty of tables. Note: they only have one high chair and a few booster seats. I looked ahead of time at the Yelp and online lunch menus and saw beef short ribs and clam chowder, but when we arrived there was a special lunch menu and both items were not listed. Despite that, the food was good and the ambiance was very nice being right by the water. I had the Rotelle Di Parma - the tomato crème sauce was delicious! Calamari was good too, but a little salty. Our waiter was nice and attentive as well. After eating you can head to the beach or just look out onto the water for a great view.

We had made dinner reservations 4 weeks ago at another popular restaurant in Pacific Grove. The hotel we are staying at have a raving recommendation for this restaurant enough to make us change our reservation. Tonight was our first dining experience here. What a magnificent dinner experience. Francisco was our superb waiter that was very attentive towards us even though he was handling several other guests. This one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in a long time. Great restaurant and very clean. The food was incredibly amazing and so delicious. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time so you won't miss a super delicious dining experience.