Fandango

4.7

3877 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
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
Website
http://www.fandangorestaurant.com/
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

Location
223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Neighborhood
Pacific Grove
Cross street
Lighthouse Avenue
Parking details
Next to the restaurant is a public lot with 100 spaces.
Public transit
Bus stop is half block away
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tapas$15.95
Assortment of appetizers in the Spanish tradition
Melon con Prosciutto di Parma$12.95
Imported Italian ham
House Cured Salmon$14.95
Red onion & capers
Caviar
Russian Platinum 000
- A.Q.
Six Escargot$16.25
Garlic, herbs and butter
Calamari$15.95
Breaded, sauteed, sliced, lemon butter sauce
Sanddabs$15.95
Sauteed, lemon butter sauce
Fandango Soup$10.95
Onion Soup Gratinee$13.95
Traditional baked French onion soup

Salads

Assorted Greens$11.50
Vinaigrette
Hearts of Palm$11.95
Ginger sesame seed dressing
Spinach Mimosa$11.95
Chopped bacon & grated hard boiled egg
Caesar Salad$12.95
Caesar for one, parmesan gruyere dressing
Goat Cheese Salad$17.95
Beets with greens and local farmer baked goat cheese
Chicken Salad Oriental$23.95
Grilled sliced chicken breast, garden greens, almonds, ginger sesame dressing

Main Course Selections

served with accompaniment

1/2 Lb Allen Brothers Hamburger & Fries$23.75
Served on a bun with traditional garnish
Steak Frites$34.75
Filet Mignon & Scampi$58.75
7 oz Filet Mignon$49.95
Center cut filet, green peppercorn cognac sauce
12 oz New York Steak$48.95
Grilled, Café de Paris butter
Double Lamb Chops$39.95
Two double chops, grilled with herbs
Chicken Capri$29.95
Thinly sliced, sauteed, lemon butter suace
Paella Fandango$39.50
Saffron rice, seafood, spicy sausage, chicken, peas, bell pepper
Calamari Steak$28.95
Breaded, sauteed, sliced, lemon butter sauce
Filet of Sanddabs$29.95
Sauteed, lemon butter sauce
Salmon Filet$38.50
Grilled, Café de Paris butter
Duck a l'Orange$39.75
Roasted breast, classic bitter orange sauce
Veal Piccata$39.25
Milk fed veal, thinly sliced, lemon butter & capers
Osso Buco Fandango$42.95
Shank braised in veal stock, Madeira & tomato over Saffron rice or pasta
Short Ribs$42.95
6 hour slow braised in cabernet wine with root vegetables
Couscous Lamb Shank Algerois$42.95
Semolina, lamb and vegetable stew, North African spices & harrisa
Cassoulet Maison$36.25
Calf Liver & Onions$35.95
Sweetbread Picatta$42.75
Canneloni Nicoise$29.50
Rolled with spinach, veal, ham, cheese & tomato
Salmon Pappardelle$32.95
Fresh salmon, tossed with a ribbon pasta, white wine, sun dried tomato & cream
Pasta Puttanesca$28.75
Diced tomato, capers, garlic, basil, olives, olive oil
Spaghetti Siracusa$32.75
Ground Italian sausage & beef, tomato sauce with Parmesan
Tortellini Maison$29.75
Fresh pasta filled with cheese, basil cream sauce

Specialties

Your waiter will describe to you today's choice of specialties

Fresh Scallops
Wild Abalone
Dover Sole
Cold Water Lobster Tail
Rack of Lamb
Scampi
Surf & Turf
Grand Marnier Souffle

What 3,877 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monterey / Carmel
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fandango offers a charming and cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a French farmhouse, with a diverse menu featuring classics like Duck L'Orange, sweetbreads, and abalone. Guests rave about the "fabulous service," "delicious food," and "wonderful ambiance." It's perfect for special occasions, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience.

3,877 Reviews

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Ben
VIP
San Francisco
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live in Pacific Grove and Fandangos is one of our favorite go-to restaurants. The service is always professional and restaurant has a great menu to choose from.
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Paul
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time out. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you all
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john
Los Angeles
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We will not go for a holiday fixed menu again. Service felt rushed. Food was not up to our expectations. We have enjoyed so many meals here through the years it was most disappointing
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Cynthia
Central Coast
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most amazing restaurant on the Monterey Peninsula. Food, service all of it are awesome.
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Caroline
VIP
Tahoe
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was so mediocre. Steak was dry and chewy. Soufflé didn’t have any flavor. Service was extremely slow.
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Aisha
Vancouver
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were party of seven celebrating 3 birthdays and no one enjoyed their meal except for the filet mignon and the tapas appetizer plate. Sand dabs were just ok. But the paella was nothing like any paella we have ever had- soggy and tasteless with barely any protein. Chicken piccata was hard and chewy. They had a grand marnier soufflé you had to order in advance and it only tasted like egg whites. 5 stars for the ambiance but very disappointing meal even more so given the price point:(
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greg
VIP
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and the service is even better. The whole experience is always positive.
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Catherine
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love going to Fandango were locals and the food was outrageously delicious the Help was very attentive. The place was clean. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone fabulous place to eat one of my favorite restaurants in Monterey and Pacific Grove, and in Carmel the only thing I could say is delicious in capital letters,
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Steve
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great dining experience from a great waiter to a wine list in book form to WILD abalone to a special desert. Not cheap but worth it. They are old school pros.
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Peter
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Fandango been coming for years. The one disappointing thing was a lot of the plates had the same vegetables. Green beans over cooked, carrots and potatoes. Lamb was fantastic , Mexican calamari was yummy , the special caprese the tomatoes were either green or soft . The Gran Marnier soufflé was delicious
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FAQs

Fandango offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 372-3456.

Fandango is rated 4.7 stars by 3877 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Price
$31 to $50
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.
Public transit
Bus stop is half block away
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

Website
http://www.fandangorestaurant.com/
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

Fandango

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Caesar Salad

Giant Sea Scallops

Fresh Scallops

Hors d'Oeuvres

Tapas$15.95

Melon con Prosciutto di Parma$12.95

House Cured Salmon$14.95

Caviar

Six Escargot$16.25

Calamari$15.95

Sanddabs$15.95

Fandango Soup$10.95

Onion Soup Gratinee$13.95

Salads

Assorted Greens$11.50

Hearts of Palm$11.95

Spinach Mimosa$11.95

Caesar Salad$12.95

Goat Cheese Salad$17.95

Chicken Salad Oriental$23.95

Main Course Selections

1/2 Lb Allen Brothers Hamburger & Fries$23.75

Steak Frites$34.75

Filet Mignon & Scampi$58.75

7 oz Filet Mignon$49.95

12 oz New York Steak$48.95

Double Lamb Chops$39.95

Chicken Capri$29.95

Paella Fandango$39.50

Calamari Steak$28.95

Filet of Sanddabs$29.95

Salmon Filet$38.50

Duck a l'Orange$39.75

Veal Piccata$39.25

Osso Buco Fandango$42.95

Short Ribs$42.95

Couscous Lamb Shank Algerois$42.95

Cassoulet Maison$36.25

Calf Liver & Onions$35.95

Sweetbread Picatta$42.75

Canneloni Nicoise$29.50

Salmon Pappardelle$32.95

Pasta Puttanesca$28.75

Spaghetti Siracusa$32.75

Tortellini Maison$29.75

Specialties

Fresh Scallops

Wild Abalone

Dover Sole

Cold Water Lobster Tail

Rack of Lamb

Scampi

Surf & Turf

Grand Marnier Souffle

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Fandango offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fandango restaurant rated?

Is Fandango currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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