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Domenico's on the Wharf, Monterey, CA
Domenico's on the Wharf, Monterey, CA
Domenico's on the Wharf, Monterey, CA
Domenico's on the Wharf, Monterey, CA
Domenico's on the Wharf, Monterey, CA

Domenico's on the Wharf

4.3
4.3
1503 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
That friendly salutation is an invitation to dine with us and enjoy exceptional bayside ambiance, gracious service and delicious food. Our entire staff here at Domenico's On the Wharf has extended a warm welcome to locals and visitors for more than 35 years, and we proudly present the best seafood in Monterey for your dining pleasure.
Our award-winning list of wine features the best from surrounding Monterey County vineyards, and we offer extensive selections from Sonoma, Napa, Italy, and France. The freshest, sustainable, local and Alaskan seafood take center stage in our culinary creations, and we also grill up extraordinary steaks and lovingly prepare in-house pastas and locally grown organic vegetables.
Our family style of hospitality continues to win a special place in the hearts of our guests. Let us show you to your table overlooking the beautiful bay waters with a sunny window view of sea lions and pelicans at play.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 372-3655
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy your next special event at Domenico’s on the Wharf, Monterey’s premier Italian Seafood restaurant. We offer fresh sustainable seafood, a fine-dining ambience, beautiful ocean views, and semi-private tables to accommodate your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Angeli Mercurio: (831) 372-3655
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Del Monte and Washington
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available in the wharf lot located along Del Monte Avenue, on the right-hand side before reaching the wharf (if coming from the East) and on the left-hand side after the wharf (if coming from the west).
  • Public transit
    Monterey Salinas Transit has stops on Pacific street just off of Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Complimentary trolley service is available during the summer months as well.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

1,503 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I arrived early and the restaurant was full, so they offered me the choice of a table next to the bar or a seat at the bar while I waited. As soon as a table became free they offered it to me but I chose to stay at the bar. Service was friendly and prompt, food delicious, and I recommend the Cedar Plank Sockeye Salmon - caught in Alaska by the proprietor. All the staff are professional and friendly but Anna in particular is a tour-de-force.

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  2. Z123

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for a nice dinner while in Monterey. Within walking distance of our hotel and we were seated by a window at night. It was lovely to see the sea lions swimming in the harbor while we ate. The scallops were perfectly cooked and moist with a delicious risotto. Our server was very polite and attentive, would eat here again.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our experience was amazing. Great food and great atmosphere. Our server Steve was top notch. Recommend making a reservation. Seated quickly. Overall very pleased with our meal. Must have for Monterey Bay.

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  4. PaulY

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our go-to restaurant when visiting Monterey. Always delicious, great service, and good location. King crab is simply the best. Other seafood also excellent (salmon, sea bass, sand dabs). Abalone wonderful when available. King crab ravioli are superb! Don’t know what else to say - yummy!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Overall it's a decent place to eat. Alot of the food was lacking flavor/seasoning. Wasn't horrible, but definitely wasn't the best I had eaten. Service was great though

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was good, but not much of a selection of fresh locally caught seafood.

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  7. MaggieW

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Our waiter was nice enough but not very attentive. Never asked us if we wanted any parmesan cheese, a 2nd drink - which we did but never got to order it, water long after we asked for it. Overall the host was tremendous, the dining room is lovely. The service was mediocre. You lost $$ on us!

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  8. NancyA

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, beautiful restaurant, excellent service. Eric went over and above to make m husband’s birthday special.

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  9. PatH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Service was good ordered a double knobcreek got a small poor sea food was way overcooked

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  10. MarkS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    Over priced. Waiter was great. Food was marginal. This is a place to pass on if you are from out of town

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  11. Nickname

    Washington DC

    62 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Noce place Ciapini was not well executed. Fish was a bit overdone and served warm not hot.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tuesday night visit. Food was well prepared and fresh. Ask for bread/butter if desired. Order the buttery Chardonnay(Reserve) with seafood choices. Staff was great, owner visits and chats. Fine dinning in casual setting. Would repeat, must have at least one time in a Monterey visit.

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  13. Rick

    Sacramento

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food and service was great. The dining room could use a little updating, but aside from that - awesome place

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  14. CarolineR

    San Francisco

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and great service. Jorge our waiter remembers our favorite cocktails and the owner is great!

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  15. Grices2

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Hi, The food here is always fresh and the service is fast, but not rushed. We requested and received a window seat, which was important since it was my wife's birthday. We had the pleasure of having Jorge as our waiter. His level of service was top notch, he recommended food, drinks and was a pleasure to work with. His personality was even better and made the evening a memorable experience for my wife, daughter and granddaughter. We highly recommend this restaurant if your ever in the Monterey area.

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  16. BR1234

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Absolutely would not recommend going to Domenicos. So many other options with much better customer service on the wharf. We made a reservation online, confirmed in person the day before our reservation, and server + manager would not honor our reservation time + seating preference (window table.) They were extremely rude and treated us like we did not belong. Very disappointing because we ate here on our honeymoon 6 years ago and now came for our 6 year anniversary and we ended up having to leave because of the way they talked to us. Maybe it was because we were young, don’t “look” wealthy, whatever the case but was not treated well

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Overall, pretty disappointing. The red snapper special was bland, the mixed seafood grill was as well. The lighting was way too dark, and we were put in the corner, not by the window next to a mirror with very slow service. 

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  18. MarcA

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food except the salads you try when we returned

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  19. JesseA

    Sacramento

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great location and very accomodating. We had to modify our reservation time for an hour later due to traffic conditions on very short notice and were still seated by the window with a great view of the harbour as we had requested. The house special was good but the linguine with clams was salty and the clams were overcooked. The service was so-so but would still return and recommend.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful dinner next to the window and enjoyed every bite! Would definitely eat here again.

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  21. HalB

    Tahoe

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service were first rate. The sea lions frolicking in the water just below the window only added to the experience.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. Beautiful view, wonderful food, great waiter, nice owner even came and talked with us. We would be there a lot if we didn’t live far away.

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  23. CourtneyG

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent dinner. Went with my parents and kids and everyone loved their meal. Make reservations!

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  24. DeniseD

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    I had Cioppino. The seafood was plentiful (shrimp, scallops, crab, fish, mussels, clams) but the soup/broth lacked flavor. I had to add an unusually amount of salt, pepper, and lemon wedges and it still was not flavorful. Very expensive My Mom had the seafood Alfredo and the flavor was good as well as the shrimp but she didn’t like the scallops.

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  25. RonaldW

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Old school charm, very friendly and efficient service, great location for Water/ Warf views. Good value too!

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  26. MATEOS

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arturo made the night a lot easier. His recommendations helped a lot! We shared the octopus and as main course we had sea bass and pasta Alfredo. Wine was very good. All in one it was great. They charge 3,5% if you pay credit card.

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  27. jerry

    Tahoe

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Domenico's often over the years and are always pleased with how this restaurant surprises in the categories of service and quality. You might think that it is just a touristy spot on the Monterey Wharf - prepare to be surprised by service, variety and quality of the seafood, and the view. If you're on a budget, we noticed a number of young people near us that were enjoying burgers and other hot sandwich options so that's there too. But feel free to spoil yourself with the extensive menu.

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  28. Dave

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent seafood restaurant that is a throwback to earlier days. Very enjoyable!

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  29. SueS

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and stunning views of harbour and sea lions from outside tables. Staff super friendly. Lots of variety on menu and food very good. Not cheap but really enjoyable and I’d definitely recommend it.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another fantastic experience at Domenico’s! Great view, great food, great service, great prices… We love coming here time and time again!

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  31. KelBelle

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    The service was friendly and prompt. The view was very nice. The ambience is probably what you would expect on a touristy wharf. The feed was not good. There is just no excuse for poor seafood in Monterey.

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  32. RobertC

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When in Monterey we usually eat at Domenico’s on the Wharf. We weren’t disappointed. The food, service and view was perfect. We enjoyed our meal without being rushed. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly. We will continue dining at Domenico’s when we visit here. Thank you!

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  33. RUMmy

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    High expectation based on reviews and for being in business 42 years the food was poor. Service slow. My food was Luke warm.

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  34. Kirks

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time, my wife and I come to Monterey we go to Domenico’s! Old school, customer service, delicious food with a the owner out front sitting guests!

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  35. KCBella

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall3food1service2ambience4
    We were seated quickly at a lovely harbor side table and greeted by a server. We ordered some drinks and our dinners. My red snapper was dry, overcooked and flavorless. I was very disappointed as the bellman at our hotel recommended this place. I had to send it back. My husband ordered it as well and had the same opinion. If they can't cook fish correctly here at a seafood restaurant that's been around for decades, where can they? Also the veggie s served with it were undercooked and dry.

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  36. SandyR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely evening with a table by the window to celebrate our daughter's birthday. Delicious seabass entree and grilled octopus appetizer.

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  37. LynL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous view. The food was very good and the service was prompt.

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  38. TonyP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal with a fantastic view of Monterey Bay. Great local seafood specialties and more on a menu with plentiful choices. Sammy and his team were most attentive and helpful, making the entire evening a special one for us as we celebrated our anniversary. Would come back again whenever we're in town.

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  39. Docforwine

    Las Vegas

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Seafood was delicious accompanied by a great view of Monterey harbor!

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  40. DylanH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing View was amazing service was amazing

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Domenico's on the Wharf offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 372-3655.

Domenico's on the Wharf is rated 4.3 stars by 1503 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Domenico's on the Wharf

50 Fishermans Wharf, No. 1, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Del Monte and Washington
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available in the wharf lot located along Del Monte Avenue, on the right-hand side before reaching the wharf (if coming from the East) and on the left-hand side after the wharf (if coming from the west).
  • Public transit
    Monterey Salinas Transit has stops on Pacific street just off of Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Complimentary trolley service is available during the summer months as well.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 372-3655
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy your next special event at Domenico’s on the Wharf, Monterey’s premier Italian Seafood restaurant. We offer fresh sustainable seafood, a fine-dining ambience, beautiful ocean views, and semi-private tables to accommodate your guests.
  • Private party contact
    Angeli Mercurio: (831) 372-3655
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