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Fandango, Pacific Grove, CA

Fandango

4.7 (3898)
$31 to $50
European
223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 3,898 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fandango is a beloved dining destination in the Monterey area, celebrated for its "fabulous food, service, and ambiance." With a menu rich in "authentic French cuisine" and local ingredients, it is perfect for "special occasions." The restaurant's "romantic" atmosphere and attentive service consistently impress, making it a "must-visit place in PG."
3,898 Reviews
  1. Arty

    Denver / Colorado11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Fandango for a special anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint. We asked for a quiet, romantic table and we were rewarded with a very small room with only three tables, for from the more active part of the restaurant. Dinner was outstanding. I had the fantastic duck a l'orange, my wife had the osso buco. Both were fabulous. We finished it off with Grand Marnier Souffle, which was like eating cloud. We'll definitely return for another special occasion.

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  2. Cathy VIP

    California Central Coast53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, service & ambiance! The wine list is fantastic & the authentic French cuisine & Fred local ingredients, fish & meat are extraordinary. Very reasonable & worthy of special occasions & great night out. 💕🙏🎉

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  3. Alana VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 star all the way. We’ve been going there for over 20 years . Excellent service , food, and ambiance

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  4. Ben

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everybody working did an excellent job making our anniversary dinner special. Highly recommend!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have been going to Fandango for over 20 years and greatly appreciate the service and quality of the food - great selection. We miss seeing Pierre Bain and were sad to hear of his passing. He was an amazing person and established Fandangos as one of the premier restaurants in the Monterey area.

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  6. Candy

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fandango is our favorite restaurant to CELEBRATE special occasions. We enjoy every aspect of the place and over 2 decades have had absolutely perfect experiences! We recommend the place to people all the time. You can't go wrong.

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  7. Norm VIP

    California Central Coast49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having gone here over many years, it always delivered a great experience Food consistently well-plated and tasty. In addition, a great and varied menu.

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  8. Frank VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife had her steak cooked wrong twice in the same night. I was done with my meal 10 minutes prior to my wife getting her meal and all they didn’t bother to comp her meal.

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  9. Marilynn VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The sand dabs and calamari were delicious as usual, and the cesear salad was outstanding. The margaritas were a bit of a disappointment. We even had to send back one of our drinks. The service was good, with extra olives and bread as requested. We have been going to Fandangos for many years and will continue to enjoy this experience for many more.

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  10. Brian

    Tahoe / Reno Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sandabs as a starter is a fantastic choice. We had the veal piccata, which was fantastic as well and the large scallops with fresh pasta was very tasty. They have a great wine list too. 

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FAQs

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

Fandango is rated 4.7 stars by 3898 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Monterey / Carmel
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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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