Fandango

Name: Fandango
Address: 223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA, United States, 93950
Telephone: (831) 372-3456
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3372 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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A favorite among Fandango regulars is the succulent Rack of Lamb; other menu items include Fresh Seafood, a variety of pastas, delicious and exotic Mediterranean dishes such as paella and Couscous, and a tempting selection of excellent steaks. Several daily specialties are also available.

Desserts we offer, Souffle, Profiteroles, Chocolate Mousse

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(831) 372-3456

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
European, French, Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:45 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(831) 372-3456
Website
http://www.fandangorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Pierre Bain
Private party facilities
Fandango Restaurant, located in the heart of Pacific Grove, stands for a heritage of good taste ,craftsmanship of award winning cuisine and 25 years of tradition. We are back in business. We are open for dinner ( only ) seven days a week
Private party contact
Jenn Adams: (831) 333-9798

Location
223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Neighborhood
Pacific Grove
Cross street
Lighthouse Avenue
Parking details
Next to the restaurant is a public lot with 100 spaces.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tapas$15.95
Assortment of appetizers in the Spanish tradition
Melon con Prosciutto di Parma$12.95
Imported Italian ham
House Cured Salmon$14.95
Red onion & capers
Caviar
Russian Platinum 000
- A.Q.
Six Escargot$16.25
Garlic, herbs and butter
Calamari$15.95
Breaded, sauteed, sliced, lemon butter sauce
Sanddabs$15.95
Sauteed, lemon butter sauce
Fandango Soup$10.95
Onion Soup Gratinee$13.95
Traditional baked French onion soup

Salads

Assorted Greens$11.50
Vinaigrette
Hearts of Palm$11.95
Ginger sesame seed dressing
Spinach Mimosa$11.95
Chopped bacon & grated hard boiled egg
Caesar Salad$12.95
Caesar for one, parmesan gruyere dressing
Goat Cheese Salad$17.95
Beets with greens and local farmer baked goat cheese
Chicken Salad Oriental$23.95
Grilled sliced chicken breast, garden greens, almonds, ginger sesame dressing

Main Course Selections

served with accompaniment

1/2 Lb Allen Brothers Hamburger & Fries$23.75
Served on a bun with traditional garnish
Steak Frites$34.75
Filet Mignon & Scampi$58.75
7 oz Filet Mignon$49.95
Center cut filet, green peppercorn cognac sauce
12 oz New York Steak$48.95
Grilled, Café de Paris butter
Double Lamb Chops$39.95
Two double chops, grilled with herbs
Chicken Capri$29.95
Thinly sliced, sauteed, lemon butter suace
Paella Fandango$39.50
Saffron rice, seafood, spicy sausage, chicken, peas, bell pepper
Calamari Steak$28.95
Breaded, sauteed, sliced, lemon butter sauce
Filet of Sanddabs$29.95
Sauteed, lemon butter sauce
Salmon Filet$38.50
Grilled, Café de Paris butter
Duck a l'Orange$39.75
Roasted breast, classic bitter orange sauce
Veal Piccata$39.25
Milk fed veal, thinly sliced, lemon butter & capers
Osso Buco Fandango$42.95
Shank braised in veal stock, Madeira & tomato over Saffron rice or pasta
Short Ribs$42.95
6 hour slow braised in cabernet wine with root vegetables
Couscous Lamb Shank Algerois$42.95
Semolina, lamb and vegetable stew, North African spices & harrisa
Cassoulet Maison$36.25
Calf Liver & Onions$35.95
Sweetbread Picatta$42.75
Canneloni Nicoise$29.50
Rolled with spinach, veal, ham, cheese & tomato
Salmon Pappardelle$32.95
Fresh salmon, tossed with a ribbon pasta, white wine, sun dried tomato & cream
Pasta Puttanesca$28.75
Diced tomato, capers, garlic, basil, olives, olive oil
Spaghetti Siracusa$32.75
Ground Italian sausage & beef, tomato sauce with Parmesan
Tortellini Maison$29.75
Fresh pasta filled with cheese, basil cream sauce

Specialties

Your waiter will describe to you today's choice of specialties

Fresh Scallops
Wild Abalone
Dover Sole
Cold Water Lobster Tail
Rack of Lamb
Scampi
Surf & Turf
Grand Marnier Souffle

What 3,372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Good for special occasions
Monterey / Carmel
Great for fine wines
Monterey / Carmel
Romantic
Monterey / Carmel
Good for special occasions

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CariaT
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Glad we got to Fandango early, as it was comfy and quiet, and we stayed almost until closing when the noise subsided again. Everyone was having a great evening, celebrating life, friendships, etc so perfectly understandable. Lighting added to the wonderful experience.
RB
RonaldB
Central Coast
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and Food. The place has rooms for big and small groups.
MM
MonicaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food for the occasion. Nice atmosphere and friendly people made our thanksgiving dinner nice.
M
Magie
Los Angeles
65 reviews
vip
1.0
65 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Turkey was very dry, had to ask for extra gravy, dressing was soggy and tasteless, cranberry was left with skins on, and one customer had to order Salmon because the restaurant ran out of Turkey Dark Meat. Pierre and his wife should be ashamed in having their employees serve these sub-standard meals, especially at the Holidays.
M
Merm
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the first time our family dined at a restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner. With just seven of us this year we decided to Fandango! Fandangos is always one of our favorite restaurants, and the kitchen and waitstaff did not disappoint for our family celebration. Meal choices were superb and staff was very attentive! It will be hard to top this great dining experience.
A
Alawson
San Francisco
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first Thanksgiving NOT at home with family. And Fandangos hit it out of the park!!! Made us feel like family…we were seated immediately in a small 3-table room and met a great family. It was their 15th year of Thanksgiving with Fandangos. Service was excellent and turkey dinner was like being home ending with pumpkin ice cream…delish! It may have been our first time for Thanksgiving, but definitely not our last! This place has always been our go-to restaurant when visiting Monterey…!!!
o
otobabe
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always. Even on a holiday menu, food was fantastic and service the same!
IZ
InnaZ
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Way overpriced for dishes that not even looks and taste good .
T
Tommy
Central Coast
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent, as usual. Our favorite restaurant on the peninsula never disappoints. Great service, atmosphere, and food.
JT
JoeTahoe
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely the best restaurant in Pacific Grove. Comparable to Casanova in Carmel. Excellent big free parking lot, so no worries there. Excellent service.
R
Richard
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server, Angel was just outstanding in every way! His attention to detail, friendly demeanor and knowledge of the dishes and the wines made this a great dining experience! We'll be back -- many times!!
SC
SueC
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A delicious dinner in a charming setting.
FC
FrankC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fandango is always great. We planned a bit of a celebration and this was the only place we considered
A
Arulin
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great old fashioned restaurant, large and varied menu, delicious food!
JW
JohnW
Portland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Maybe it was just an off night but things were not working. Among the issues were 1) a cocktail that sat on the counter long enough to melt most of the ice; 2) a Caesar salad that was tasteless and served with what I would swear were Wonder Bread croutons; 3) We ordered a sand dab appetizer that they forgot. It was delivered as we were finishing our entree but only after we reminded the waiter that he’d forgotten it; 4) Lastly, we had two orders of the paella at our table. There were NO scallops in either order. I pointed this out to the waiter. His response: they’re small bay scallops. I was born at night, but not last night. If we hadn’t had such high expectations maybe I wouldn’t be so disappointed. But I was.
KO
KevinO
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience as usual there. Added bonus was our interaction with the other two tables in the small room where we were seated. Charming!
CO
CarlosO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Awesome experience all around
EC
EdwardC
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent is all aspects So many choices And everyone at my table had something different but equally as good Very hard to find restaurants of this caliber these days Staff attentive too
BG
BenG
San Francisco
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food and service was excellent, but the the value isn’t there. The prices have significantly increased over the last year to the point that I will need to take this into consideration the next time I’m considering Fandago’s. For the same cost I can go to any of the 5 star restaurants at Pebble Beach that have a superior environment and ambiance than Fandago’s. My wife and I live in PG , have been dinning at Fandago’s for over 15 years, but due to the increase in prices we will not be going to Fandago’s as often.
K
Karin
Hawaii
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Wow the service was excellent, I really was not impressed with the food for the price point
DS
DiannaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Ordered pasta with ground Italian sausage. Got some sort of sliced hard sausage that didn’t quite taste right.
R
Reed
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fandango is fandastic!!!
MW
MyraW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been going to Fandangos for over 30 years. Love the food love the service just wish they were open for lunch again.
M
Margaret
Central Coast
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good overall was quite good but as with many restaurants in popular tourist locations recovering
DS
DanS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Very disappointing. While the bread, escargot and tomato soup were very good, it quickly went downhill. My wife’s lamp chops, which were ordered medium rare, came out well done the first time around and then came out too rare on the second attempt. While my Osso Buco was OK it came out cold and had to be sent back. The two of us were seated in a small room where they seated a party of 8 after we began our meal. They were having a good time, which I don’t begrudge but it made it difficult for us to carry on a conversation. For out troubles with the food, our waiter brought us a port and a dessert. We are not port drinkers and the dessert was far from what would have been our first choice. Would have been much better received by us if a manager came over and offered us our choice of an after dinner drink and a dessert. Would not go back nor recommend.
IS
IloveSYV
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our absolute must when in PG. Everything about this restaurant is great. The drinks, wine, food and service. Their wine list is very good. On this last visit they accommodated a local florist to bring an arrangement and balloons for the husbands birthday. Thank you!
c
corpin
Tahoe
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive! Took care of our every need. Made our dinner very pleasurable!
M
Monterey1961
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fandango's never fails to impress! The food is always delicious. The environment is always welcoming and delightful! The beverage and dessert selections are superb! I always feel like I'm coming home to a dear friend, who is welcoming and gracious in opening their home, their kitchen and the wine cellar to us. We dined with friends who ... surprisingly ... had never been to Fandango's. They were as delighted and charmed as we were. And the Grand Marnier soufflé ... is a little piece of heaven to scoop up and devour! Each time we dine at Fandango's I remind myself that we need to return again soon! And we will.
PT
PattyT
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, service and food and service. Our waiter was personable and very helpful
IH
IvanH
San Francisco
62 reviews
vip
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent Dinner Every Time - Ivan, I do not use the word Awesome when rating dining experiences. There are better words to use. My wife and I have visited Fandango on a number of occasions of the years and have never been served a sub-par plate of food. The quality of food and it'll preparation are Excellent. They have a very talented kitchen.
M
Mike
Central Coast
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice evening-good food and service
MB
MaureenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sand dabs melted in your mouth! Super yummy. The lamb was delicious and beautifully presented. The paella was very tasty and to top it off we three diners all celebrating birthdays this month were presented with their signature dessert and a glass of port as a bonus. We love Fandango and could not recommend more highly!
VA
VeraA
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
I had higher expectations. Ordered well done steak (filet mignon) but I was served with medium rare instead. The waiters are nice but food should be better
B
Beachcomber
Central Coast
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of favorite go to locations for special occasions. Never disappointed.
AM
AlanM
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, very attentive waitstaff but not intrusive. Food was exquisite. Would definitely return.
TR
TerryR
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect meal!! We were a party of 4 and we could not have asked for any better prepared meals, generous wine pours & wonderfully attentive service — we will return!!
JS
JudithS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, service and ambiance. Very quiet atmosphere which is a plus.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service & delicious food and great ambiance!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Birthday dinner.. the food was excellent. The service was ok. Our server never smiled

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
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
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Fandango offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 372-3456.

Fandango is rated 4.6 stars by 3372 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(831) 372-3456

223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Additional information

Cross street
Lighthouse Avenue
Neighborhood
Pacific Grove
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:45 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–8:45 pm
Cuisines
European, French, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Next to the restaurant is a public lot with 100 spaces.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Pierre Bain
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fandangorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(831) 372-3456
Private party facilities
Fandango Restaurant, located in the heart of Pacific Grove, stands for a heritage of good taste ,craftsmanship of award winning cuisine and 25 years of tradition. We are back in business. We are open for dinner ( only ) seven days a week
Private party contact
Jenn Adams: (831) 333-9798

Fandango

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Caesar Salad

Paella Fandango

Grand Marnier Souffle

Hors d'Oeuvres

Tapas$15.95

Melon con Prosciutto di Parma$12.95

House Cured Salmon$14.95

Caviar

Six Escargot$16.25

Calamari$15.95

Sanddabs$15.95

Fandango Soup$10.95

Onion Soup Gratinee$13.95

Salads

Assorted Greens$11.50

Hearts of Palm$11.95

Spinach Mimosa$11.95

Caesar Salad$12.95

Goat Cheese Salad$17.95

Chicken Salad Oriental$23.95

Main Course Selections

1/2 Lb Allen Brothers Hamburger & Fries$23.75

Steak Frites$34.75

Filet Mignon & Scampi$58.75

7 oz Filet Mignon$49.95

12 oz New York Steak$48.95

Double Lamb Chops$39.95

Chicken Capri$29.95

Paella Fandango$39.50

Calamari Steak$28.95

Filet of Sanddabs$29.95

Salmon Filet$38.50

Duck a l'Orange$39.75

Veal Piccata$39.25

Osso Buco Fandango$42.95

Short Ribs$42.95

Couscous Lamb Shank Algerois$42.95

Cassoulet Maison$36.25

Calf Liver & Onions$35.95

Sweetbread Picatta$42.75

Canneloni Nicoise$29.50

Salmon Pappardelle$32.95

Pasta Puttanesca$28.75

Spaghetti Siracusa$32.75

Tortellini Maison$29.75

Specialties

Fresh Scallops

Wild Abalone

Dover Sole

Cold Water Lobster Tail

Rack of Lamb

Scampi

Surf & Turf

Grand Marnier Souffle

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