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Fish Hopper, Monterey, CA

Fish Hopper

4.3
4.3
3213 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, combined with world class dining on historic Cannery Row within walking distance to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Newly renovated, The Fish Hopper, once an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the beautiful Monterey Bay from every table including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily; our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites are fresh Monterey Bay abalone, Macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” long bone-in Rib Eye, or fresh Dungeness Crab. Start your meal with our famous award-winning clam chowder. Indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or enjoy a glass or bottle from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even see the occasional whale.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (831) 372-8543

  • Website

    http://fishhopper.com/monterey/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Mohammed Tabib

  • Private party facilities

    We have a large seating capacity, that provides comfortable accommodations for groups up to 300 people, our new outdoor dining patio seating up to 90 people, a spacious full bar and lounge area and an excellent wine list. We can customize our menus to meet your group's needs and exceed their expectations. Please visit our website to book your event with the Fish Hopper today!

  • Private party contact

    Ashley Goldbeck: (831) 372-8543

  • Location

    700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

  • Neighborhood

    Monterey

  • Cross street

    Prescott Street

  • Parking details

    Cannery Row has numerous private parking lots as well as on-street parking.

  • Public transit

    Cannery Row has free trolley service from various locations on the Monterey Peninsula with stops directly in front of the restaurant. There is also the normal public bus system which a stop within a short distance of the restaurant.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Monterey / Carmel

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  1. r

    ricki

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was very good and accommodating, food was prepared very well... Nice dinner
  2. SC

    SallyC

    Dubai

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The oceanside indoor seating was lovely with gorgeous views of the bay. Service was very good and our main courses were pretty good, although the steak came with mashed potatoes but no other vegetables. The noise level was acceptable, especially given that it was a busy holiday afternoon.
  3. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to The Fish Hopper for Thanksgiving. The food and cocktails were exceptional and the service was fantastic. The view from our table was awesome. We will definitely come again for this great food and experience.
  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant and good service excellent food
  5. LW

    LaurieW

    Central Coast

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Our waiter was a little too “familiar”. My kids (in their late 30’s) felt that he was rude to me. I just thought that he was joking with us and it didn’t go well. We are visitors who used to live here so not really tourists. Tourists might think this was okay but we like to be treated like valued future customers. My pregnant daughter in law ordered crab cakes. They were not cooked through. She had me taste them also. We did get comped but it ruined her appetite for the meal. I was disappointed. Thanks.
  6. S

    Shannon

    Central Coast

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We had a great meal for a last-minute reservation for a group of 6. The food was really good as were the cocktails. The service was really good but our table was not optimal as we had a pole in between guests. It's a great venue with wonderful views in a nice location. Will plan to go here again.
  7. AY

    AlanY

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and very friendly.
  8. DL

    DeniseL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to eat. Food was amazing, service was great. We arrived early for our reservation and they sat us right away.
  9. JH

    JulieH

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sand dabs and surf and turf excellent.
  10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and beautiful view of the bay.
  11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I enjoyed my lunch date with my boyfriend, it was so enjoyable and we had a really beautiful view of the ocean. It was such a nice scene and my boyfriend has never been fond of the beach but he was impressed with the restaurant and the pick. I recommend going here and dining, I also recommend their clam chowder bread bowl because I know it is the best in Monterey!
  12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our server (Jeff) was amazing! The food was yummy. A very nice 1 year anniversary celebration.
  13. JD

    JasonD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    The regular menu is extremely limited and quite expensive. The ‘specials’ were all over $50. Ridiculous prices, no ambience, poor service. Tourist trap, will not return.
  14. m

    mcchm

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our server was fantastic and the food is consistently good.
  15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Jeff was amazing! He was very personable and did a great job explaining the menu and specials for us. Looking forward to our next visit!
  16. j

    johnp

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent customer service. Caring and considerate.
  17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    The dining room was nice but the wait staff was not very attentive or friendly. The food was very disappointing.
  18. JS

    JorgeS

    Puerto Vallarta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We took friend from Utah to dinner on Sunday evening. Our friends really enjoyed the view and the food. So did we. Our server, Arielle, was great. All around great service. We plan on returning!!
  19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated anniversary with our daughters. Made reservation and were seated water front. Lovely
  20. BN

    BeyonceNoel

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    The god was great, our server let down the experience. He was bullish and didn’t have enough time for us. We definitely felt like we weren’t his priority. I will note this is a polar opposite experience from the previous time we attended.
  21. CD

    CeciliaD

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    FOOD WAS VERY GOOD. HOWEVER MAIN COURSE WAS BROUGHT TO THE TABLE WHEN THE STARTER JUST ARRIVED SO BY THE TIME WE FINISHED THE STARTER (S) THE MAIN COURSE WAS COLD. OUR WAITER DID TAKE IT BACK TO REHEAT BUT THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED.
  22. N

    Nenci

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were able to make a reservation on the day of, and when we arrived, they gave us the best seat location…. Corner view of the ocean!! WOW!!! Server was super great and friendly, and food choices we ordered were very delicious.. fish was so fresh! This always gives us a reason to come back!
  23. TT

    TeresaT

    Charlotte

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My third time dining at Fish Hopper. Food is outstanding, the service is excellent and the best view on Monterey.
  24. MT

    MichaelT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Fish and Chips are only fair. Main course items super expensive but you pay for the location.
  25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Excellent food. Great atmosphere. You can’t beat a table overlooking the Monterey Bay!
  26. N

    Noodlie

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This restaurant is all about the location. We could see otters outside the window and an occasional line of brown pelicans flying by. The food was good, but pricey for the quality. Our wait staff was helpful and attentive.
  27. AR

    AlexisR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Oustanding service, very good seafood. Atmosphere is a little tacky/touristy but not necessarily bad, pricing a little high. Overall a solid option nonetheless.
  28. SF

    SuttonF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    The kitchen ruined a special occasion. Crab cakes were raw, halibut was overcooked and dry, msg from busser to server and Alfredo came wrong anyway. Extremely dissatisfied with our experience but the location was nice & the server was pretty good. Too slow overall considering we didn’t get appetizers for 45 min and even that was incorrect.
  29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect location on Monterey Bay
  30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Not what we were expecting. The drinks were terrible… the clam chowder we left 90% in the bowl as it was not edible… The only thing that was really good was the surf and turf. Even my daughter’s pasta tasted like mold…
  31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience1
    Had the fish platter for two, it was amazing!! Expensive, but if you’re a foodie, well worth the experience!
  32. MZ

    MarianneZ

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    View was wonderful Crab cakes were gritty. Salad was overpriced and underwhelming. Wouldn’t go back.
  33. WD

    WineDude

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Overall a nice place for lunch on Cannery Row…much better than some surrounding restaurants!
  34. S

    Sophia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Overpriced and not worth the value. The sizes are small.
  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were fantastic! Great spot. Only bad point was it’s pricey for size and amount of time spent there.
  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fast service, good selection of wines, very interesting flavors of the plates
  37. SS

    SandraS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We had a lovely early dinner here overlooking the bay. Since we were early, there were quite a few kids so it was rather noisy. If that bothers you, try dining a bit late. The grilled artichoke was awesome as were the sand dabs. My husband had the cioppino and really enjoyed it.
  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Daughters 2nd birthday
  39. a

    amdu

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, very attentive service, not too crowded, and a great view. Recommend !!
  40. B

    Bobbie

    San Francisco

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner at Fish Hopper. Our waiter was excellent and took good care of us. I had the special seafood pasta and it was just fantastic. My husband loved his dish too. We had a great view of the Bay.

FAQs

Fish Hopper offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 372-8543.

Fish Hopper is rated 4.3 stars by 3213 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 14 times today
Google Map for Fish Hopper

700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Prescott Street

  • Neighborhood

    Monterey

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Cannery Row has numerous private parking lots as well as on-street parking.

  • Public transit

    Cannery Row has free trolley service from various locations on the Monterey Peninsula with stops directly in front of the restaurant. There is also the normal public bus system which a stop within a short distance of the restaurant.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Mohammed Tabib

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://fishhopper.com/monterey/

  • Phone number

    (831) 372-8543

  • Private party facilities

    We have a large seating capacity, that provides comfortable accommodations for groups up to 300 people, our new outdoor dining patio seating up to 90 people, a spacious full bar and lounge area and an excellent wine list. We can customize our menus to meet your group's needs and exceed their expectations. Please visit our website to book your event with the Fish Hopper today!

  • Private party contact

    Ashley Goldbeck: (831) 372-8543

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