Great service + delicious food + amazing views = great dining experience! This is one of our favorites for years for good reason. It's was our first dine-in dinner during the pandemic and it was worth the wait. Food: the best clam chowder anywhere, swordfish cooked perfectly, complimentary hot s... READ MORE...Great service + delicious food + amazing views = great dining experience! This is one of our favorites for years for good reason. It's was our first dine-in dinner during the pandemic and it was worth the wait. Food: the best clam chowder anywhere, swordfish cooked perfectly, complimentary hot sourdough rolls, and I tried the crab stuffed prawn pasta this time and it did not disappoint. Service: the hostess gals were very welcoming and our bus server and dining server, Bismarck (sp?) were great! Bismarck was so nice, he noted that my hubby was in the military and gave us a complimentary treat, plus he was funny and didn't miss a beat. With COVID, the staff made sure they were on point with cleanliness, sanitizing menus, and social distancing. The views are breathtaking, you can dine inside or out. Not a bad table in the place. Highly recommend this restaurant, visit soon and reserve a table! ...READ LESS

Great view and happy hour. Their seafood specials are great. Service can be a bit slow but everybody is friendly. For a place aimed at a tourist crowd I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, prep, and presentation of the food.

It was our first time at The Fish Hopper. We came on a Saturday night around 6:00 PM and were originally quoted a 45 minute wait time for a party of two by the window. We were willing to wait an additional 30 minutes for a seat by the window which by the way is totally worth it if you want an amazin... READ MORE...It was our first time at The Fish Hopper. We came on a Saturday night around 6:00 PM and were originally quoted a 45 minute wait time for a party of two by the window. We were willing to wait an additional 30 minutes for a seat by the window which by the way is totally worth it if you want an amazing view of the sea you while you eat lunch or dinner. We were greeted right away by our server, Steve who was pretty knowledgeable about the menu and with the specials that were being offered that evening along with the discounted wine bottles. We started with a half bottle of Pinot Grigio for about $20 a bottle which equaled about two glasses each. We ordered the crab stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer and oh my goodness were they delicious. They come with about five mushrooms and each bite was savory with a perfect amount of crab stuffing. All of the items on the menu sounded delicious so it was hella hard to choose what to get so we decided to get the platter for two which is part of their specialty menu on the side. The food took about 30 minutes to come out which is a reasonable time considering how much seafood was on the plate. The plate included two rock lobster tails, a decent size of salmon for two, four seared scallops, seared rare ahi tuna, four jumbo shrimp's, and a half crab with legs all over two scoops of rice and a side of vegetables. It also came with ponzu sauce for the ahi tuna, drawn butter for the crab legs and lobster tail, and a mayonnaise-based sauce for the salmon. All of the sauces paired perfectly well with each item and had a perfect amount for us two to share. The Ahi tuna was extremely soft and practically melted in your mouth, as well as the scallops with the melted butter on the side. I however wasn't too fond of the crab legs because the shells were not as hard as I thought they were going to be, the crab legs were a little on the soft side. I personally like to crack the crab legs with a crab cracker and not just my hands; this to me tells me how fresh crab legs are. I was a little skeptical about how the rice was going to be cooked but it met my expectations and actually was enough to match the seafood. The total price for the platter for two is $150 plus tax and in my opinion is a fair and reasonable price due to all the seafood that is combined together. Their seating arrangements in my opinion met COVID-19 regulations because between each table had a glass screen dividing them. I unfortunately did not notice the bussers changing gloves but I was okay with it because they were not personally touching the food ready to eat. The staff was friendly and accommodating and perfectly paced our meal together. We were too full to order any dessert but from the look of it, they have a huge selection with various types of yummy desserts.Parking however might be an issue due to the limited street parking available, but I believe there is a parking garage located nearby.There are plenty of other restaurants within a quarter mile radius including a Ghirardelli ice cream shop and tons of views by the pier. The aquarium unfortunately is not open during this time but the scenery should make up for it.Anywhoo, what I recommend the fish hopper? Answer: Hellls yes. ...READ LESS

When I needed a pick me up visiting the area while my wife is in the ICU my barber back home told me about the Ultimate Seafood Bloody Mary. Of course asking how much it is, I really weighed my decision if I should be spending $28 on a drink?! YEA! It's more than a drink it's a meal. Crab sl... READ MORE...When I needed a pick me up visiting the area while my wife is in the ICU my barber back home told me about the Ultimate Seafood Bloody Mary. Of course asking how much it is, I really weighed my decision if I should be spending $28 on a drink?! YEA! It's more than a drink it's a meal. Crab slider, bacon wrapped prawn, crab stuffed olives, crab in a lemon cup and a fresh oyster. A meal and a drink in one why not?! It helped me put aside my stress and anxiety just for a couple hours. I lived here for 8 years and never even knew about this special delight of a drink meal! ...READ LESS

I suggest sampling the Clam Chowder as it was delicious, as was lunch. Nice environment and the staff have the most welcoming personality. If possible sit where you can have a view of the water. The best part of our visit was the Chocolate Bread Pudding that we were not expecting. This was a delicio... READ MORE...I suggest sampling the Clam Chowder as it was delicious, as was lunch. Nice environment and the staff have the most welcoming personality. If possible sit where you can have a view of the water. The best part of our visit was the Chocolate Bread Pudding that we were not expecting. This was a delicious dessert. So good. ...READ LESS

Drinks with a view Near the aquarium and overlooking the Monterey Bay, a good location for lunch unless you seek a quiet restaurant. We grabbed a high top table in the bar area but still could see plenty of sea. A crazy drink is made here with flames and four shots of various liquors and flavoring. It is called bucket... READ MORE...Near the aquarium and overlooking the Monterey Bay, a good location for lunch unless you seek a quiet restaurant. We grabbed a high top table in the bar area but still could see plenty of sea. A crazy drink is made here with flames and four shots of various liquors and flavoring. It is called bucket of fire. ...READ LESS

First time here. Great spot. Great food. Awesome service. Sherry was so fun and attentive - she totally made our first night here in town. Tasty drinks and yummy dishes. Will definitely be back!

Came here just for happy hour and were blown away by the amazing service we received from Ramon! Will become regulars just for the sick drinks and great people.

One of the local shop owners recommended this restaurant. We ordered the ahi nachos, clam chowder, fish and chips (cod) and the fried halibut and fries. Our first sever Cindy was so friendly. She was got everything we needed, extra sauces and gave us all around exceptional service. Our food was exce... READ MORE...One of the local shop owners recommended this restaurant. We ordered the ahi nachos, clam chowder, fish and chips (cod) and the fried halibut and fries. Our first sever Cindy was so friendly. She was got everything we needed, extra sauces and gave us all around exceptional service. Our food was excellent!! I enjoyed everything and the clam chowder was one of the best I've had on the west coast. After our appetizer, there was a shift change and we got Daniel as our server. I loved Daniel!! He was warm, friendly, and energetic. I always love great food but the service definitely made the difference. I will definitely be back. ...READ LESS