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Fandango, Pacific Grove, CA
Fandango, Pacific Grove, CA
Fandango, Pacific Grove, CA
Fandango, Pacific Grove, CA
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Fandango

4.7
4.7
3566 Reviews
$31 to $50
European
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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
  • 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

What 3,566 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

3,566 Reviews
  1. WCJudyR

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu is so comprehensive it is impossible not to find several items you'll want to try. All delicious.

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  2. RichC

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The reviews that we read raved about the place being a local favorite for over 20 years. Perhaps our expectations were unrealistic. In our experience it rates as about 3.5 to 4.0 stars. Nothing was notably poor and unfortunately nothing was notably extraordinary either. Would we go back, yes likely if we were local would we go back if visiting Pacific Grove or Monterey again, not likely. I'll admit to being a sensitive to service. We attempted on several occasions to get the message across to our waitperson that we were not going to be rushed. They persisted to push us to make an entre selection despite having ordered a bottle of wine and appetizers and reminding him each time that we planned to enjoy them before ordering an entre. It became a matter of annoyance to the point that I would have to be rude to get the point across or we'd have to order the entrees. I am not a rude person. When the entrees arrived mine was not what I ordered: the Oso Buco I ordered with rice and it was delivered with pasta. My wife was half way through her lamb chops (so they wouldn't get cold) by the time my entre arrived. No, we'll not be back.

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  3. JohnW

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, service and ambiance. I highly recommend Fandango

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  4. Bruce

    Central Coast

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing …. The wine was amazing …. The ambiance was amazing ….

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was good. We had escargot, prosciutto, lamb steak and 7 oz fillet. Except fillet, we enjoyed everything. Ordered steak medium and were surprised that fillet was a little tough. Normally it’s “cut through” with a fork not steak knife. On a negative, we felt rushed…not good. Waiter brought check 3 times!!! He never asked if want anything else. Here are your check…can we see desert menu? Here are your check…can we see digestives menu? Here is your check…can we have an expresso? What’s going on? Also remind your staff to stop segregating silverware right next to dinning customers…it was “a very loud experience” for us. Your food is good, but your waiters are - 3 at best.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Manhattan

    San Francisco

    126 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fandango is always SO delicious! They had three large dinner groups and one was a very big party yet we were still treated as if it was a slow night with outstanding service! The quality if the food is always so good!

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  7. Foodie14

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite! Took family visiting from out of town, the staff could not have been nicer! Wonderful food, charming venue, with small privet rooms for small groups. Everything was amazing.

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  8. LouiseK

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent food, excellent service, great ambience, very romantic atmosphere.

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  9. Wrigley

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a very nice anniversary dinner at Fandango. We look forward to returning on our next trip the Monterey/Pacific Grove area.

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  10. JonB

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been celebrating our anniversaries and any special occasion here for many years. It is our go to place on the peninsula.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The dinner was pretty mild, but our dessert was yummy. Great ambiance and service

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  12. RodW

    Sacramento

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always great food and service. Been going for years and always enjoy it

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  13. DJR2

    Chicago

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at Fandango, friends had recommended we try this restaurant while we were visiting the Monterey area and it did not disappoint! The service was fantastic, from the moment we entered the restaurant to the very end of our meal. We had steaks with a Caesar salad and topped the meal off with their special soufflé ... WOW ... so delicious! It has the comfortable vibe of a classic seaside restaurant ... we will definitely be back!

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  14. LisaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would highly recommend going, food was superb and service was fantastic!

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  15. KarenV

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Definitely order the souffle at the beginning, beyond worth it 😍

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  16. LaurieW

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best time at Fandango! It started with the gracious welcome from the Maitre d'. We were seated in a smaller room per our request, very cozy. From there, we started with the Tapas appetizer. Very delicious! I absolutely loved the stuffed bell pepper. I wasn't sure I'd like the celery root, but it was really tasty. The bread that comes with the meal is fantastic. Wish I could buy it for home. It's crusty and yummy. For the main course, my daughter and I split the lobster tail & filet mignon Surf and Turf. It was perfect for the two of us. We finished with the Grand Marnier Souffle, it was just: Wow! We were each given a glass of Port to end our meal, and it was perfect. The service throughout was attentive and excellent, shout out to Angel for a job well done. Can't wait to go back!

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  17. JimS

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent. We really enjoyed our meal.

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  18. New2This

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service in a quaint and colorful venue. Will definitely recommend to friends.

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  19. SusanW

    Sacramento

    40 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    This restaurant is very unique. We had the filet , the flavor was good however I was not impressed with the portion size of the sides and the steak was a bit tough . For the price you would think they would give a larger potion. The drink was okay, had a strange flavor. I also had the spinach salad, very oily.

    1 person found this helpful

  20. KirstenF

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So many yummy options to choose from on the menu. From the duck, to the rack of lamb or the abalone, Fandango’s does not disappoint. Make sure you arrive with an empty stomach because after you have an appetizer (I had sand dabs this time), main course (abalone) and dessert (soufflé), you will need to go for a very long walk to work that one off. The wine list is another thing to rave about. So much to choose from. The service is very friendly and attentive. The ambiance is great. So many charming rooms, some intimate, others appropriate for larger groups. Each area has a completely different vibe which can suit almost any mood. Highly recommend.

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  21. MeganT

    Central Coast

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner club of eight persons had a most splendid time at dinner at Fandango the other night. Service and food were excellent. Highly recommend!

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  22. DanD

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we tried on the menu was fantastic. Flavorful, fresh nuanced, and the prices don’t reflect the tremendous quality and expertise that the chef and the staff have I love this place can’t wait to come back and try something else on the menu.

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  23. LonH

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best food and service in the area! Love the paella.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, definitely try the calamari appetizer! The service was also amazing, everyone was so nice and friendly. They really went above and beyond for us. They seated us in this cozy wine cellar which was a nice tucked away little spot for our anniversary dinner. They also gave us streamers and a little dessert wine in celebration. Would definitely come back! Thank you!!!

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  25. Huda

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fandango is by far the best restaurant in the area.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter - Pedro- was great People with his presence and positive demeanor make dining out a most pleasant experience

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  27. Dave

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated in a small room with about 4 tables. It had a classic feel and was Old World beautiful. Our server and staff were wonderful - not stuffy, but attentive and nice. And the food was superb. I would definitely recommend it.

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  28. David

    Tampa

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    As always they serve a first rate rack of lamb cooked on an open fire. It is my go to dish whenever I visit Fandango. Service was good given the place was 100 percent full and very busy.

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  29. WineLover

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fandango has great food, and an extensive wine list. The wine selection has a lot of French and California wines, but not so many Italian wines and no Sicilian.

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  30. JonB

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This our favorite restaurant on the peninsula. Plan eating once a month. Staff is marvelous.

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  31. corpin

    Tahoe

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great, and I had the best rack of lamb I have ever had! My wife's scallops were awesome too!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an amazing experience!!! The food and service were excellent!

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  33. JoanF

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I hadn't been in a long time and was really looking forward to it. My partner had Osso Bucco, very good. I was dissapointed in my Paella. Very heavy on the rice and expected far more fish with it. Also the sausage was cut small and wasn't as spicy as I would have liked. The service was very good. I will go back and will try another entree, but won't have the Paella again if it continues to be prodominately rice.

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  34. RonaldA

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The little room was perfect. There were a few more people, but respectful of each other. I walked through the main dining room and it was bustling. The food was excellent. Service was attentive but not intrusive.

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  35. Alison

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Steak and pesto ravioli had very little flavor. Had to add salt to both dishes

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  36. SherryS

    Los Angeles

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant, pirate rooms, great food, totally recommend it

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  37. NicholasM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the unique environment. Service was excellent. Very attentive. Food was delicious.

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  38. Leenda

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Pedro, was efficient and friendly. The food is always consistently delicious and the grand marnier souffle is always a treat.

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  39. Marc

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Marvelous restaurant, charming setting, delicious food, classic warm spirited service. I've enjoyed Fandango each time I've eaten here and will return often.

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  40. LindaS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food was way expensive from a year ago. Quality wasn’t up to expectation for the dollar amount you paid. So disappointing

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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 4.7 stars by 3566 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 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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
  • 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
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