Visited on Thanksgiving day. So grateful that I reserved a spot, it got busy quick. Service was good and efficient. Had a great view of the sea from our table which was definitely a plus for the place, though lighting could have been a wee bit brighter. Food was decent but I did not think it was spectacular. Due to location, you are paying a premium. 
Such an unexpected gem. I know this is one of the most rated, best rated, and top 5 results on Yelp for seafood in this immediately area but I figured this is one of those old school establishments that's been around forever, and it's more about the views than the food. But boy was I wrong. The food was definitely a highlight.
Old Americana aesthetic; one of those not so fine dining anymore spots with all the hallmarks of a classic dining experience in the states. Service was attentive but not over bearing, love when I don't need to interact much if I'm not in the mood.
Came here for lunch on Tuesday, as a break from walking around the aquarium, and it was luckily pretty quiet, so we got a table right by the window with full ocean views. They were offering happy hour at the bar and high tops only which we didn't take advantage of cuz we wanted to have unencumbered views of the marine life and ocean.
We ordered the calamari, cup of chowder, and the sand dabs entree. I gotta say everything was exceptional except the chowder (which had some sandy grit in a couple spoonfuls which made for an unpleasant textural experience).
Calamari was really fresh and I liked the horseradish type creamy white dipping sauce with it. Just wish there were more tentacles and not just the tube bits.
Chowder was well seasoned besides the sandy grit in it.
Sand dab was the highlight for me; mashed potatoes, veggies, breaded and grilled sand dab, and lemon sauce with capers. Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection! The fish had some crisp but was so tender, veggies were perfectly cooked (I feel like a lot of places be undercooking their veggies) and a tasty variety of broccolini, tomato, carrot, zucchini; and ofc the mashed potatoes shmacked.
Paired it all with a glass of Prosecco for the vibes.
Their bathrooms were very well maintained as well and staff were warm and friendly whole time. I bet it's gorgeous having dinner at sunset here. Would definitely recommend and I look forward to eating here again.
Arrived during happy hour for a delish shrimp scampi, Dungeness crab-cakes and a Monterey Passion Fruit drink. Enjoyed the variety of choices for appetizers and drinks on the happy hour menu. 
Celebrated mom's bday with the family. Great food and great service. Loved the location too. Pricey but i think it's worth it for the quality and taste of food. We got the platter for 2 and it was worth it. 
Great food. Great Ambience. Great Service! We will return. We can see why it is consistently highly rated. 
Great ambiance to enjoy delicious sea food and steak. Great service and great food, what could be better? 
After 25 years, the Fish Hopper remains our go-to spot! What an exceptional dining experience. During our recent visit to Monterey, we knew we had to return to the Fish Hopper a favorite from past trips. While we were tempted by classics like the Clam Chowder and Fried Calamari, we were thrilled to see the dining experience has only improved. This time, we enjoyed the Linguini Isabella and the Grilled Sand Dabs, both of which were perfectly prepared. The fresh bread and butter were a nice touch, and the service struck the perfect balance of attentiveness. This place has truly become our comfort food destination in Monterey. Highly recommended--thank you for another fantastic meal! 
Good food and beautiful views. Attentive service staff. Conveniently located a few blocks away from the aquarium. 
The ambiance of the restaurant is what drew us here. The views next to our table were top notch! The service by the waiters was good as well. I had the Mahi Mahi entree which was really good, but needed a bit extra salt and pepper. Overall it was good, but the portions could be a bit more especially for the price. It seemed like the portion was cut 25% so knocking down a star for that. 
We've been here countless and food is always excellent. The service is also superb. And the ambiance is breathtaking. Relieves all the stress from work 
