Amazing food right on the end of the pier with amazing views of the otters and seals. The staff was super friendly and accommodating to us and our baby. Definitely recommend this spot!

Would recommend highly recommend seafood pasta and lava cake! Burger was pretty good too but bun was huge.

+2

Amazing Italian dishes. Fried cracker shrimp, stuffed salman and bread pudding are a must to try !!! 😋

The manager made sure everything was to par.. the food was good. Not to mention the mango margarita was super yummy... I will be back next visit to Monterey for sure..

+2

After battling through the sea of restaurant promoters we found the hidden gem at the end of the pier. With an amazing view of the harbor along with plenty of sea life playing in the bay, this eatery reeled us in. The rock fish tacos were amazing and my wife's clam chowder bowls was so delicious. Next time we're in Monterey this will definitely be on the itinerary.

The best overall dining experience in a very long time. We went twice on our recent trip to Monterey. I had the shrimp and crab ravioli and clam chowder. They were both perfection. The soup had the perfect balance of clams and tender vegetables. The ravioli was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice and acidity. The guest sitting behind us raved about her calamari steak so we gave it a try on our second visit. Not over or under done it is the best calamari I have ever had. The staff is kind, knowledgeable and attentive.

I attended a Christmas Party hosted here. The food was good, the service was attentive, and the reserved dining room was perfect for being separated from the main restaurant yet didn't feel isolated.

We had reservations so we were seated immediately. Request a Bay window view!! Service was great and food came out fast. We enjoyed all of the food!

This is a good place for dining and enjoying the view. We ordered ha or seafood pasta and roasted lobster tails. It tastes very nice!

+3

Excellent food and drink. I asked the chef 👩‍🍳 to make me scallop and vegi . It was the best ever. Service was great and so was the drink. Loved it. Breath taking view 🤩

The restaurant is very god the service also the fish served here are very fresh 👌 totally recommended

+6

Great place! Food was right on point oysters very fresh and good size, calamari was very tender and excellent flavor.

This restaurant has very good seafood, savory and delicious. It has a balcony that lets you view the Wharf and Bay. I highly recommend eating here if visiting the area.

This restaurant us a hidden treasure! The view from our table was incredible of the bay harbor. The food was amazing. My sons loved the service and food. This place is great!

This restaurant is at the end of the pier. The dining area is quite large and stroller friendly. We came with 5 children, 1 stroller, 4 adults, and a service dog. The staff was very kind and welcoming.

+4

Great service Even better food Get the Rockfish tacos which have HUGE pieces of fish

Luckily, we got seated in a corner on the far end. The views were amazing! We saw a sea otter on it's back feasting on an oyster! The service was quick and friendly. We had the Monterey Clam chowder and it was great, probably one of the best I've had in Cali. We also had the firecracker shrimp and it was delicious! We will definitely be back if we pass by Monterey again.

so many places to pick on the wharf, we ended up here, at the end of it, which was a great pick for the view. The food was good and service efficient

+6

Absolutely loved the views from the restaurant. There is no bad view no matter where you sit. Food tasted fresh and full of flavor. We enjoyed fried calamari for an appetizer, it was so delicious I wasn’t able to get a picture of it lol. For dinner I had the clam chowder w/ the fresh sourdough bread bowl, my first time trying clam chowder instantly became one of my favorite foods. Service was fast and very professional. If your visiting the area Rockfish Harbor Grill is a must.

Not too busy when we came in and we were seated next to a window. Server was very good, checked on us many times. Clam chowder was excellent. Not too many beers to choose from but lots of wine and good mixed drinks. We were able to enjoy dinner while watching the seals in the harbor.

This ocean front view restaurant is very beautiful 😍 the service was great! And the food was amazing definitely 10 out of 10 for me! Came here for my birthday and I was very much satisfied.

+1

One of the best experiences I've had in a very long time. I came by myself I had a glass of red wine that was a Cabernet variety. I had their Cioppino and it was the most pleasant and tasteful Cioppino I've had in a really long time and I would come here again and again for it.

The food here is delicious! Our favorite is the FireCracker Shrimp. We love it so much, that was what we mainly came to get this time, but we decided to try several appetizers. The FireCracker Shrimp is lightly battered and fried perfectly. The spicy aioli is a great balance of creamy and not too spicy but has a slight kick. The Crab-Artichoke Gratin was creamy, thick, and cheesy - comparable to a typical crab dip, but enhanced in flavor. The Shrimp Cocktail was full of shrimp (they definitely didn’t skimp). It was fresh and sweet and hit the spot! Husband liked the clam chowder. Unfortunately, it smelled of bacon so I didn’t get to eat it. I’m not sure if it is actually made with bacon or not as I didn’t pay attention if it was listed that way on the menu, but didn’t take the chance. This is are second time eating here and expect to be back many more times.

+1

I’m reviewing because I felt like the other reviewers undersold this place. Clam chowder was amazing. I ordered the fish and chips and the fish was delicious and fresh. They had local beers on tap. My wife got a cheeseburger and fries. Both were good she said. Great view of the wharf.

Rockfish Grill claims the best views of the wharf owing to its position at the farthest point. Large panorama windows offer beautiful views of the harbor, the ocean and the coastline in the distance. Dishes including rockfish, swordfish, calamari, and crab cover the menu. Ask about their nightly specials. Overall a wonderful place to relax, take in the views, and enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family.

+6

Meal was very good. Shrimp on the Caesar salad was boiled, not grilled but still tasty. Cl chowder was delicious and the view was amazing. I watched 2 otters play and swim around during my entire lunch. Boats were launching to whale watch. Staff was very kind and attentive. Spent $50+ on soup/salad and cocktail, but enjoyed my time there!

We had the clam chowder, salmon platter, and fried calamari. All was delicious!! You can tell the chefs take their time with the sauces as both the salmon platter sauce and the dipping sauce for the calamari were so good. Calamari sauce has a kick to it👌🏽 Can’t wait to be back in the area to eat here again

+2

This is our 36th anniversary week.. We spent the week here in Monterey ,came to have lunch, and Rockfish is the best choice we made. The servers kept our glasses full and the roasted clams are soo 🔥 fire!! The firecracker shrimp 🍤 so good!! Clam chowder is great!! We will be back..We are back and same great taste !!!

+5

I went here for a light lunch last week and was very pleased. I had a nice table overlooking the bay, ships, and I got to see an otter swim on by. I had the Caesar salad with chicken and it was good. The service was attentive and the atmosphere was enjoyable... and of course the views!

At first, I was a little worried about dining on the pier. Usually the restaurants on the pier (touristy areas) do not have the best food, but Rockfish Harbor Grill did not disappoint. The food tasted amazing. We got the fisherman's platter and grilled pacific rockfish. Both hit the spot and were so so good and fresh. Enjoyed this with a glass of wine and AMAZING views. Very very happy we chose this place for the food and ambience!

Amazing Harbor Seafood Pasta & Friendly Service! Rockfish Harbor Grill is a winner! Killer panoramic views of Monterey Bay and the harbor. Loved the Harbor Seafood Pasta—jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, fresh fish in a delicious garlic-white wine sauce. Fresh, loaded, and spot-on! Desserts were delicious and indulgent, service super friendly and attentive. Perfect waterfront seafood spot—definitely recommend!

10/10. Beautiful fish and chips. Fried perfectly, light and delicious. Clam chowder was also fantastic. Seasoned just right. Next time I'll be having the bread bowl. Definitely try them out, you won't be disappointed.

We were positively surprised, the food, service and the atmosphere were really good! I had the blackened Rockfish Sandwich and my husband the fisherman’s platter. Very good quality of fish and nice and spicy! Best french fries so far during our holiday. Btw…very reasonable prices. And the show in the water outside is amazing!

Had dinner and drinks before seeing Daniel Tosh. Great fish tacos and the passion margaritas were the best I’ve ever had. 10/10

Usually a tourist-driven destination with a view doesn't serve the greatest food. Not so here. Delicious, affordable dishes with a friendly, capable staff.

Today November 29, 2023 My husband and I decided to eat at this restaurant for the first time. The hostess welcomed us with a smile and sat us at a table with a view of the sea. the place is very cozy. The waiter was very attentive. We ordered several dishes to share and they were all delicious. We ordered the Alfredo pasta with chicken and vegetables, it was super delicious, we ordered squid with shrimp and everything was super delicious and fresh. Without a doubt we will return soon to eat at Rockfish Harbor Grill

Excellent view from the pier, but the food is even better! Wife and I had a very tasty, satisfying meal. Even the pre-meal bread loaves tasted better than a lot of places! Servers were also very attentive. Will be sure to drop by again next time we visit Monterey.

We visited Monterey and of course the wharf in June 2023 for an overnight stay. We had lunch at the Rockfish on a weekday. I normally do not give out five star reviews for restaurants all that often. But in my opinion, my first and probably last visit left an extremely good impression of this restaurant. We were seated with a wonderful ocean view, with the sailboats and ships anchored in the bay. As we had our lunch, we were even treated to a visit by a trio of seals who swam around just outside the window where we were seated in the restaurant. Our server was excellent. All employees dressed the part of a fine restaurant as was the experience. They managed to walk a fine line between fine dining and a nice eatery on the wharf. We were not by any means dressed other than casual. So you can put yourself at ease. It's a nice dining experience without having to be fancy. We both had the Seafood Trio.I will make it clear that this meal was not an inexpensive option. But we chose to have a really nice lunch on the water. When our meals first came out, I wondered if we didn't make a mistake as it didn't look all that big. But the looks were deceiving and I was quite full after only eaten just what was on my plate. When it came out, the dinner preparation looked the part of a fine culinary dish. I even took a picture because it looked the part. It also tasted the part. The food was excellent. And although it didn't look it at first. There was ample sea food to satisfy. I will say that this lunch was not cheap by no means. It was over $100 for just us two for dinner and beverages, including a decent tip. But it was relatively reasonable considering the dining experience and the area it was in. Yes there are cheaper options. But there are probably a lot more expensive options as well. We could have also had a much less expensive lunch in the Rockfish. We chose to order what we did. I just feel that the lunch we had wasn't overly expensive for what we experienced as a whole package. As such, I recommend Rockfish Harbor Grill. I may never be back. But if I do ever get back that way, I will more than likely revisit this nice seafood restaurant on the end of the wharf.

Went here on a sibling/ mom trip and had a great time. The drinks were dope, the food was tasty and plentiful. Loved the roasted mackeral and the scallops were perfect and plump. Great service from my waiter and a great view.

I had an amazing experience at Rockfish Harbor Grill. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with beautiful harbor views that really set the tone❤️‍🔥

Kristi Grigsby

10/10. Beautiful fish and chips. Fried perfectly, light and delicious. Clam chowder was also fantastic. Seasoned just right. Next time I'll be having the bread bowl. Definitely try them out, you won't be disappointed.

William Sauro

Usually a tourist-driven destination with a view doesn't serve the greatest food. Not so here. Delicious, affordable dishes with a friendly, capable staff.

Susanne Schlerf

We were positively surprised, the food, service and the atmosphere were really good! I had the blackened Rockfish Sandwich and my husband the fisherman’s platter. Very good quality of fish and nice and spicy! Best french fries so far during our holiday. Btw…very reasonable prices. And the show in the water outside is amazing!

Ciara Bella

Went here on a sibling/ mom trip and had a great time. The drinks were dope, the food was tasty and plentiful. Loved the roasted mackeral and the scallops were perfect and plump. Great service from my waiter and a great view.

Brandie

Had dinner and drinks before seeing Daniel Tosh. Great fish tacos and the passion margaritas were the best I’ve ever had. 10/10

Andriiana Krupa

I had an amazing experience at Rockfish Harbor Grill. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with beautiful harbor views that really set the tone❤️‍🔥

Adry Lazcano

Today November 29, 2023 My husband and I decided to eat at this restaurant for the first time. The hostess welcomed us with a smile and sat us at a table with a view of the sea. the place is very cozy. The waiter was very attentive. We ordered several dishes to share and they were all delicious. We ordered the Alfredo pasta with chicken and vegetables, it was super delicious, we ordered squid with shrimp and everything was super delicious and fresh. Without a doubt we will return soon to eat at Rockfish Harbor Grill

Alan Leung

Excellent view from the pier, but the food is even better! Wife and I had a very tasty, satisfying meal. Even the pre-meal bread loaves tasted better than a lot of places! Servers were also very attentive. Will be sure to drop by again next time we visit Monterey.

Dale Francum

Not too busy when we came in and we were seated next to a window. Server was very good, checked on us many times. Clam chowder was excellent. Not too many beers to choose from but lots of wine and good mixed drinks. We were able to enjoy dinner while watching the seals in the harbor.

Sponge Bob

We visited Monterey and of course the wharf in June 2023 for an overnight stay. We had lunch at the Rockfish on a weekday. I normally do not give out five star reviews for restaurants all that often. But in my opinion, my first and probably last visit left an extremely good impression of this restaurant. We were seated with a wonderful ocean view, with the sailboats and ships anchored in the bay. As we had our lunch, we were even treated to a visit by a trio of seals who swam around just outside the window where we were seated in the restaurant. Our server was excellent. All employees dressed the part of a fine restaurant as was the experience. They managed to walk a fine line between fine dining and a nice eatery on the wharf. We were not by any means dressed other than casual. So you can put yourself at ease. It's a nice dining experience without having to be fancy. We both had the Seafood Trio.I will make it clear that this meal was not an inexpensive option. But we chose to have a really nice lunch on the water. When our meals first came out, I wondered if we didn't make a mistake as it didn't look all that big. But the looks were deceiving and I was quite full after only eaten just what was on my plate. When it came out, the dinner preparation looked the part of a fine culinary dish. I even took a picture because it looked the part. It also tasted the part. The food was excellent. And although it didn't look it at first. There was ample sea food to satisfy. I will say that this lunch was not cheap by no means. It was over $100 for just us two for dinner and beverages, including a decent tip. But it was relatively reasonable considering the dining experience and the area it was in. Yes there are cheaper options. But there are probably a lot more expensive options as well. We could have also had a much less expensive lunch in the Rockfish. We chose to order what we did. I just feel that the lunch we had wasn't overly expensive for what we experienced as a whole package. As such, I recommend Rockfish Harbor Grill. I may never be back. But if I do ever get back that way, I will more than likely revisit this nice seafood restaurant on the end of the wharf.

Greg Klote

I’m reviewing because I felt like the other reviewers undersold this place. Clam chowder was amazing. I ordered the fish and chips and the fish was delicious and fresh. They had local beers on tap. My wife got a cheeseburger and fries. Both were good she said. Great view of the wharf.

The location is great, the view is wonderful, the clam chowder soup is delicious. It would be a pleasure to eat in this place if the service was not so fast, which gives the impression that they want to get rid of customers as soon as possible to free up a good table for the next ones. Taking away a plate when someone swallows the last portion and has a spoon in their hand, and the other person still has some food, is not elegant.

the staff was lovely. it wasn't super busy, but they had a decent number of tables seated. the view was nice to look at while we ate. but we're not really into seafood so we just got the burgers and fries. the burgers were big! we couldn't finish, but that's a good thing!

Ordered pacific roasted oysters with pineapple-crab gratin. Absolutely DELICIOUS. Wife ordered Seafood Trio with large scallops ,shrimp, real mash potatoes and rockfish. Three hours later she can't stop talking about how good it was not only in flavor but presentation. Great and friendly service. Highly recommend.

Food was very fresh and good, service was fast which I love but the only reason why I didn’t give a 5 star was because seem like they tried to rush us a little and the fisherman’s platter had more fries than calamari or shrimp. I would definitely come back

한국친구들 오지마세요 ㅎㅎ 그냥그래요. I was going to give 3 stars, but the staff was amazing lol. You're paying for the view. Honestly, it wasn't the best food, BUT it's still decent food. If you get the bread bowl mix in the fish on top, cuz the soup inside is REALLY good. Enjoy the rooftop before eating. I almost died cuz i was so full lol oh and there's always a free appetizer.

Rockfish Harbor Grill is a great spot to take in the views of Monterey’s harbor while enjoying fresh seafood. The location at the end of Old Fisherman’s Wharf makes for a nice destination before heading back. The menu leans toward the familiar—lots of fried fish and shrimp, similar to what you'd find at a seafood chain—but the quality is solid, and the experience makes it worth a visit. Service is friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere is relaxed. One of the highlights is watching the sea birds dive for food and, if the season is right, spotting harbor seals playing in the water. If you're looking for a dependable seafood meal with a great view and a bit of local wildlife, this is a good choice.

This place had the best views in Monterey. On the water with great food and drinks. Had the oysters that were reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and even understood my strange accent. Will be bringing back the family in 2017.

A cool place to eat. The restaurant has a great view with a perfect way to view the bay otters. The Firecracker Shrimp was cheap and good. It has a nice atmosphere and is very clean.

This was a pretty good meal! We had the oysters, fish & chips, and cioppino and they were all tasty. The prices are a little high, but that's what you get for a place with such a nice view. The staff was incredibly friendly and overall made for a nice first dinner experience for us in Monterey!

Seafood trio was good. Fries and calamari were fantasitc. Everything else we tried was just ok.

+5

The seafood was very fresh, presentation was nice, and the experienced wait staff was lovely. The flavors and seasoning left a bit to be desired, but we had a lovely quiet evening.

Chipano was very good. The broth to fish ratio was perfect. A tomato based broth was tasty and the scallops, prawns, calamari, clam and fish (cod?) was meaty and fresh. Garlic cheese bread was crisp and warm. The bloody Mary was nice and spicy with their in house mix.

First time to the Fisherman's Wharf here in Monterey. I like the restaurant and it's aesthetics. Really nice and clean. The staff were attentive and polite. Our drinks and food came out pretty quick and everything seemed good. My wife had the cioppino, which was simply delightful. I had the Fisherman's Platter, which was basically a bunch of their fried seafood with fries. It was simply okay. Not bad, but not great. For our appetizer, we got the firecracker shrimp. That was really good, but not spicy at all. Overall a decent experience and I would come back. Thank you for the hospitality!

+6

The views are amazing from the restaurant! The clam chowder was really good, but was disappointed in the serving sizes. Ordered the fisherman’s platter which included rockfish fillets and when the platter arrived there was only one! I asked the waiter if it only came with 1 fillet and he said yes. I told him about the menu but didn’t seem to care. I wouldn’t go back especially since there are so many other restaurants on the pier.

Plenty of great views at this seafood restaurant at the end of the pier. A good selection of wines and beers on the drink list. Firecracker shrimps and shrimp cocktail were standout dishes.

+1

Ate here with a group and while it was over a fairly good experience, I wouldn't recommend it if you're visiting Monterey. Service was slow, took a good while to get my order taken and then food was slow to come out. I didn't like that gratuity was automatically added and that the waiter wrote the final amount with tip on the receipt. Clam chowder was the best part, it was quite good, but Fish Hopper has the best in Monterey. I got the rockfish dish and while the flavors were good, the fish was dry and overcooked. It's a great location and other dishes my group got looked really good, but everything was very slow to come out.

Food quality 👌 okay. The views from the end of the wharf is the main attraction while enjoying a drink 🍸 of meal. The otters playing outside the window were an added bonus.

Visited Monterey and decided on dinner here 2/20/26. Ended up being good food and service tho Servers did seem a bit meh.

The food and view is great. The service could use some improvement. We waited over 10 mins for anyone to come to our table after being seated and the waiter didn't put my tartar sauce on the side. Nonetheless, we still had a nice lunch. The grilled rockfish sandwich and fish tacos were so delicious and we enjoyed our drinks looking at the view of the boats on the bay. We would definitely go back.

The location and views are great, interior very nice! The wine list is decent and reasonably priced. Very surprised by the tiny wine glass. Didn't know any restaurants, or suppliers. still made a 4 oz glass :/ disappointing. Best bet is to buy a bottle. First we tried the Clam chowder which was good, not the best, about a 7 out of 10. Our entree orders were, stuffed salmon, grilled salmon & variety plate. The variety plate was good with breaded items covered with panko which kept everything crispy. The calamari was supposedly sliced calamari steak however was very chewy. All was on a bed of soggy shoestring french fries. Each enjoyed their salmon order with exception of fresh veges that had bell peppers. Menu pricing ranges from $8 to mid $30. Grilled salmon was $26.00 and was a good size. I didn't try the dessert, my wife is a tiramisu taster and stays it was excellent! Our friends said the same about the dense NY style cheesecake, excellent!

Yoni Niknam

Ate here with a group and while it was over a fairly good experience, I wouldn't recommend it if you're visiting Monterey. Service was slow, took a good while to get my order taken and then food was slow to come out. I didn't like that gratuity was automatically added and that the waiter wrote the final amount with tip on the receipt. Clam chowder was the best part, it was quite good, but Fish Hopper has the best in Monterey. I got the rockfish dish and while the flavors were good, the fish was dry and overcooked. It's a great location and other dishes my group got looked really good, but everything was very slow to come out.

David Sanchez

Food quality 👌 okay. The views from the end of the wharf is the main attraction while enjoying a drink 🍸 of meal. The otters playing outside the window were an added bonus.

Tippi Cee

The food and view is great. The service could use some improvement. We waited over 10 mins for anyone to come to our table after being seated and the waiter didn't put my tartar sauce on the side. Nonetheless, we still had a nice lunch. The grilled rockfish sandwich and fish tacos were so delicious and we enjoyed our drinks looking at the view of the boats on the bay. We would definitely go back.

WT

The location and views are great, interior very nice! The wine list is decent and reasonably priced. Very surprised by the tiny wine glass. Didn't know any restaurants, or suppliers. still made a 4 oz glass :/ disappointing. Best bet is to buy a bottle. First we tried the Clam chowder which was good, not the best, about a 7 out of 10. Our entree orders were, stuffed salmon, grilled salmon & variety plate. The variety plate was good with breaded items covered with panko which kept everything crispy. The calamari was supposedly sliced calamari steak however was very chewy. All was on a bed of soggy shoestring french fries. Each enjoyed their salmon order with exception of fresh veges that had bell peppers. Menu pricing ranges from $8 to mid $30. Grilled salmon was $26.00 and was a good size. I didn't try the dessert, my wife is a tiramisu taster and stays it was excellent! Our friends said the same about the dense NY style cheesecake, excellent!

Not super expensive but it's still over priced. Really nice view of the sea front and all the boats Really nice staff I found an eyelash in my food and it wasn't very much food for the price. It was pretty good but not worth 20 bucks

Nice view , average food, below average service. Despite of everything I could stay there longer enjoying the view and sipping an honest glass of californian sauvignon blanc.

The view of the bay was very great. The interior was a mixture of rustic looking woods and modern lighting. I had the seafood "platter." The food was served on a platter. But it was not that much seafood. In total, there was probably a total of 9 ounces of seafood. The seafood was displayed on three large mounds of potatoes with a six pears of asparagus. That much potatoes and asparagus was sickening. I would have appreciated less concern over stylish presentation and more concern over the variety if food. Cutting way back on vegetables and providing a salad or bread as a first course would have made the meal more well rounded.

Fish and chips were over cooked. The oil coming out of the batter could be seen on the plate. Service was slow despite being half empty. My wife loves the clam chowder. I'm sure next time will be better when the towns less busy.

Our service was great, our waitress was very friendly, and prompt, and we were seated right away with a window seat with a great view. The food however was just for par... not bad just nothing to write home about. My beer as well was not specified what brewery? The view was outstanding for a nice lunch however. Id give it another shot.

Perfectly mediocre and a bit pricey. Full disclosure, we’re from Seattle, we’re taking my pretty simple in-laws for seafood and knew what we were getting into in terms of location and quantity. Service was solid to meh. Per our waiter, lobster was from Australia, crab was local but frozen and of unknown catch date, salmon’s origins were unknown. Weird for a Monterey seafood place, right? Cheesy bread was basically a toasted baguette. Chowder was yummy. Salmon was bland. Lobster tails were large, but a bit tough and not very flavorful. Steak filets were small and overdone. Mashed potatoes were starchy and chewy. Stars were the ribeye, diced veggies sides and desserts (even though each came topped with a wheat thin - no joke). Average price per person was $110.

The tacos was decent, but way too overpriced. Waiter not very attentive and had us seated in the back even when the seats with good views were available.

We came on a Friday night for dinner. The view was great. Service was prompt. We got a free appetizer for coming in. We got the calamari for the appetizer. For entrees, we ordered the seafood paella and the seafood bread bowl. The food was ok. I also ordered an IPA, flying dragon and it was flat. I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want to be rude. I’ll be back for the decent view.

3.5 stars The views from this restaurant are the best!! Hence, every time we come to Monterey, we come here. The last time I came was in 2015 and I remembered it being better. We got seated in one of the booths on the side, but they have a mirror so even the people facing the pier have a view of the ocean. We ordered a bowl of clam chowder to share, the veggie pasta, the Pacific rockfish, the crab ravioli special and the calamari sandwich. The clam chowder was good and pleasant to have right at the start. The pasta was actually quite good too. The Pacific rockfish was delicious, esp with the mashed potatoes. The calamari sandwich was actually a burger with a calamari party and having tasted bites of everything, that was definitely the best! Oily but the best tasting :) Now the crab ravioli - considering it was their special, it wasn't out of the world. It was good but I'm not sure I'd call it their special. And looking at the price, it cost $25, quarter of our final bill. Definitely not worth it. So stick to the regular menu next time. Having said that, I know I'll be back because the views are what really attract us to this place!

+3

First visit to Rockfish Harbor Cafe. Am happy the restaurant has a new business in it! The building still has great views! The Rockfish was disappointing though. We ordered chowder, of course! A bowl and a bread bowl. The bowls at other restaurants on the wharf are pretty good portions, but Rockfish's bowl was so small! I finished my soup before bread (I requested twice) was brought to the table. The servers were so nice, and the cocktails were great! Up to you if you want to try it, but for me...I'm going back to my favorite!

+2

Lovely setting overlooking the harbour. Service excellent. We had three whole Dungeness crabs at $59 each. Said they were 2.5lb in weight. Crab body meat all removed and never seen, and it was served with just the claws. 2.5lb must be the uncooked weight I assume. With three sodas it came to $220. I've had whole crab in many places and this didn't meet my expectations im afraid to say but staff and setting is great.

I had dinner at Rockfish Harbor Grill in Monterey, CA and honestly, the food tasted great — fresh seafood, solid flavors, and the view was awesome. Service was friendly, and everything seemed on point at the time. Unfortunately, the next day I got violently ill, and I suspect it may have been from the meal. I can’t say with 100% certainty, but I feel it’s worth mentioning for others to be cautious. It’s a shame, because the place has potential, but food safety is non-negotiable. If you go, just be mindful and maybe avoid anything too raw or undercooked. Hoping it was a one-off, but I won’t be returning.

Nice views and atmosphere. Ordered clam chowder along with fish and chips. Chowder was delicious, but the fish was very bland. We had also ordered pasta, and it wasn't cooked fully. For what it costs, we'd expect our pasta to at least be cooked.

Nick

Lovely setting overlooking the harbour. Service excellent. We had three whole Dungeness crabs at $59 each. Said they were 2.5lb in weight. Crab body meat all removed and never seen, and it was served with just the claws. 2.5lb must be the uncooked weight I assume. With three sodas it came to $220. I've had whole crab in many places and this didn't meet my expectations im afraid to say but staff and setting is great.

Dave & Co. Real Estate Team, Dave Larson, Hegg

I had dinner at Rockfish Harbor Grill in Monterey, CA and honestly, the food tasted great — fresh seafood, solid flavors, and the view was awesome. Service was friendly, and everything seemed on point at the time. Unfortunately, the next day I got violently ill, and I suspect it may have been from the meal. I can’t say with 100% certainty, but I feel it’s worth mentioning for others to be cautious. It’s a shame, because the place has potential, but food safety is non-negotiable. If you go, just be mindful and maybe avoid anything too raw or undercooked. Hoping it was a one-off, but I won’t be returning.

Vitaliy

Nice views and atmosphere. Ordered clam chowder along with fish and chips. Chowder was delicious, but the fish was very bland. We had also ordered pasta, and it wasn't cooked fully. For what it costs, we'd expect our pasta to at least be cooked.

Great location, but we had a very poor experience. Ordered oysters, never received them. The food had no flavor. I ordered a cioppino, a lot of seafood but no flavor, they charge extra if you want it traditionally with pasta. My wife had a white fish, again, no flavor, very dull. Bread is served cold. This place underperformed for a prime Warf location, very expensive with a very mediocre food. Too bad.

We were really looking forward to fresh clam chowder. I thought we should go to Rockfish for the view. Now the view WAS great. That was about all that was great. We sat down and the waiter grabbed my menu turned it in the direction of my husband in the opposite end of the table and told him all the specials without even looking my direction. I even chuckled to myself at how blatantly he ignored me. We ordered, of course I was the last to order after my husband and kids. My mind immediately thought "Well he doesn't like me very much." Then I noticed he treated another woman the same way. It was pretty obvious this guy is not a fan of women. I noticed they had swordfish on the menu. I changed my mind and chose that as it is my absolute favorite fish. What I got was an old, over cooked, dry, and barely warm filet covered in some really tart harsh tomato puree stuff. I immediately sent it back and changed to clam chowder in a cup. I got clam chowder in a bread bowl. At this point I just ate the soup and didn't send it back. You can be sure I was charged the price for the breadbowl that I didn't eat though. The soup was fine but nothing to write home about. We were so disappointed, if I were you you should try somewhere else.

Cool place to take pictures. Food is good but not what it’s priced for . calamari steak was alright. On the walk to the restaurant you see 10 restaurants serving the same thing for half the price lol fries also had a hair on it :/

My husband and I were craving seafood so we decided to try this place out while on vacation. The setting is really nice with lots to see. I got Oysters but unfortunately the execution wasn't done well. Some of them were still stuck with lots of shell debris, had they shuck/clean them better it would have tasted great. I will say I enjoyed the Sand Dabs which I never had before so definitely recommend it to anyone who loves fish! Unfortunately my husband's Fisherman's Platter looked sad, they only put 1 fried fish on it with a few other fried items. Not worth the price in my opinion. Also we were the first ones there and the server kept forgetting whose order is what and forgot to bring our bread when we were almost done. Overall it's average but not fantastic so probably won't be coming back here.

My wife and I visited this restaurant on a Wednesday afternoon around 2:30PM. We asked the hostess for a table by the window! All the tables by one side of the window are all occupied but not on the other side. The hostess took us to a back corner table and we insisted to get a table by the window which they finally agreed to put us by a somewhat closed to the window . The reason for not gave us the table by the window is the waiter had to walk too far to serve us! Our food also took forever to get to us. Other tables getting their order before us even they came in after us. Our waiter only comes by to check on us once in our entire meal. No one refilling our water glass, no one ask if we need anything else? I asked for a water without ice, guess what………… The food wise was good. Oyster was fresh and crab and artichoke dip was tasty (not too salty).

Steven Cheng

My wife and I visited this restaurant on a Wednesday afternoon around 2:30PM. We asked the hostess for a table by the window! All the tables by one side of the window are all occupied but not on the other side. The hostess took us to a back corner table and we insisted to get a table by the window which they finally agreed to put us by a somewhat closed to the window . The reason for not gave us the table by the window is the waiter had to walk too far to serve us! Our food also took forever to get to us. Other tables getting their order before us even they came in after us. Our waiter only comes by to check on us once in our entire meal. No one refilling our water glass, no one ask if we need anything else? I asked for a water without ice, guess what………… The food wise was good. Oyster was fresh and crab and artichoke dip was tasty (not too salty).

Tried to sell me a boneless NY for a Rib Eye. 7pm on Feb 4 and when asked the manager he said "we don't sell NY" and I said "I know I asked for a Rib Eye" 43$ you should get what you as for!!!

The place has a nice view and it's okay. But I wouldn't go there again. I had a paella special that my waiter offered me , and it tasted weird. I ended up not eating it.

Well this is our first time here to Monterey & we walked around the wharf deciding where to eat. We ended up here. Very nice atmosphere. We ordered our appetizers. We ordered calamari, bread bowl & Castroville artichoke...enjoying ourselves as we are half way thru our artichoke I grabbed another leaf about eat it when I notice a black spider on the leaf. 🤮🤢 well needless to say our appetite was ruined after telling the waiter he came back with the manager to apologize and asked if we wanted a fresh one & that the spider was dead....dead or alive we left. What a bummer😔

I suggest to pass on this restaurant. We ordered the half dozen oysters. Nothing exciting, over priced and only served with 1 seafood fork for 2 people. My husband had the Rockfish grill plate. Small piece of fish and nothing memorable about it, even though the restaurant name is Rockfish Harbor Grill. I had the shrimp scampi. Presentation was not appealing. Too many capers and rice, no seasoning at all on the shrimp. Very lackluster. Plenty of other choices on the wharf with great views, don't choose this one thinking the food will match the view.

Some of the worst overpriced food. The prawns were so over cooked could not even bite through it or chew it. Let wait staff know and they brought out more shrimp that was worse than the original.

We were excited to try this spot, but overall, it was a disappointment. The Crab Artichoke Gratin was actually pretty good, though the crostini served with it were stale. The garlic cheese bread was solid — crispy, buttery, and flavorful. My nephew ordered the rockfish and chips. It looked great on the outside — crispy and golden — but the batter inside was raw, which completely ruined it. Then came the crab melt, which was just gross. It tasted like it was made with Kraft singles (yes, the kind that come wrapped in plastic), which made the whole thing inedible. We didn’t even finish it. We left disappointed. Some items were okay, but with undercooked fish and low-quality ingredients, we wouldn’t recommend this place.

You get a very good view since it is near the water, but the food was terrible. The fish was very dry, and it looked like the oil used wasn’t of good quality. We ordered oysters, grilled mahi-mahi and the fisherman's platter. My mom vomited after eating there. Also, the service was poor—I had to ask four times for my Diet Coke, and we waited over 40 minutes to receive our plates. I don't recommend it at all.

Tourist trap and terrible food and cocktails. Waitstaff was fine and I had no issues with them. The shrimp appetizer was worse than what you would get at Applebees. Looked and tasted like it was microwaved and was very rubbery. Their Mezcal cocktails were a joke. I got the mezcal Paloma and it had zero smokey taste and tasted like pure syrup. The spicy chicken sandwich wasn’t spicy and the bread was old. The chicken portion was laughable and absolutely tiny. Also looked and tasted like it was microwaved. I’ve had better meals at chili’s or Applebees back in college that were better than this. For $60 a person this place is a joke.

Crab tasted like ammonia, artichoke appetizer was rubber. The “fresh” grilled fish filet was more like frozen tilapia and was boiled/baked, not grilled.

The restaurant is in a good location with good views however the food is just heated up frozen food and not even good frozen food. Total tourist rip off place.

We had the worst service I’ve ever had at a restaurant, food was cold. I asked for a side condiment from three different servers and didn’t receive it until I asked the 4th time. My son’s food order was never placed, and the server never checked in on us. Not only did our food take forever to arrive, Our friend’s 49$ ribeye was overcooked and cold. I would never go back and I recommend you not spend any money here…

I ordered a salad and, unfortunately, there was a fly in it 🥲. My appetite disappeared right away… It would have been natural to at least hear an apology from the restaurant. But sadly, that never happened. A very unpleasant experience. Thanks, but never again!

Beautifulnails

I ordered a salad and, unfortunately, there was a fly in it 🥲. My appetite disappeared right away… It would have been natural to at least hear an apology from the restaurant. But sadly, that never happened. A very unpleasant experience. Thanks, but never again!