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Fandango, Pacific Grove, CA

Fandango

4.6
4.6
3888 Reviews
$31 to $50
European
223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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 40 years of tradition.We are open for dinner ( only ) seven days a week.We have different rooms sizes for your special event.
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop is half block away
  • 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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Menu

Fandango's menu was last updated on 9/7/2022.

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What 3,888 people are saying

Fandango reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fandango in Pacific Grove is a charming and cozy restaurant that consistently delivers "great food and exceptional service." Known for its diverse menu featuring dishes like "lamb cassoulet" and "abalone," it's a favorite for special occasions. Patrons love the "wonderful atmosphere" and attentive staff who create memorable dining experiences.

3,888 Reviews

  1. Nadia

    Sacramento3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter took me out for Mother’s Day dinner to Fandango Restaurant. We had a blast! I had a PAELLA FANDANGO with seafood and sausages and my daughter had SPAGHETTI SIRACUSA. Both were amazing dishes! Special thanks to our server Jorge, who went above and beyond and brought us complimentary delicious desserts (pastry puffs filled with coffee ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup). Thank you Jorge!!!

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  2. Amy VIP

    San Francisco35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is great here, food was as good as I remembered pre pandemic. Wish the gratin potatoes were a little more flavorful. Rack of lamb and veggies were excellent.

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  3. Richard

    Central Coast17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    pretty outstanding meal. worth the cost. will return for further special meals.

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  4. sean

    Sacramento3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience. Food was wonderful, service outstanding. We like to come here for special occasions and the staff always does a great job recognizing those events. The food selection is great, no need to worry about not having something to chose to eat. The onion soup is to die for.

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  5. Brenda

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a delightful experience from start to finish. The food was exceptional, the staff attentive, and the ambiance was perfect for a cozy evening. Highly recommended.

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  6. Dominick

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As before, a great food experience when visiting the Pacific Grove / Monterey area. Very attentive service and accommodating in every aspect.

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  7. John

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and an authentic French cafe ambiance.

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  8. Carrie

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal and service. We were glad to have an early seating as it was very busy as we were leaving. Would recommend and hope to visit again soon

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  9. Manuel

    El Paso1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was terrific and service was excellent. I liked the funky eclectic ambience. However, the dishes were quite pricey, a bit too pricey, imo. I would still go back.

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  10. Sapna VIP

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, and great service! Couldn’t ask for better.

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FAQs

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

Fandango is rated 4.6 stars by 3888 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Fandango

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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop is half block away
  • 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 40 years of tradition.We are open for dinner ( only ) seven days a week.We have different rooms sizes for your special event.

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