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Fandango, Pacific Grove, CA

Fandango

4.7
4.7
3876 Reviews
$31 to $50
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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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Menu

Corkage fee for wines: Bottle $40, Magnum $50

Hors d'Oeuvres

  • 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

                                                                                              Last updated: September 7, 2022

                                                                                              What 3,876 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
                                                                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                              • 4.4Value

                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                              Loved For

                                                                                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                                                                                Great for fine wines

                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                              Fandango is a beloved restaurant in Pacific Grove known for its "wonderful ambiance" and "attentive service." Guests frequently praise the diverse menu featuring dishes like rack of lamb and abalone. Despite some high prices, the "delicious food" and cozy, quaint atmosphere make it a favorite for special occasions and regular visits alike.

                                                                                              3,876 Reviews

                                                                                              1. Connie

                                                                                                Baja California

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                It’s hard to beat!!! Go!!!!!!! No way you’ll be disappointed!!

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                                                                                              2. Rick

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Our favorite restaurant for many years. When visiting the area, we never are disappointed. Highly recommend.

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                                                                                              3. lyda

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Lamb cassoulet and steak fries delicious Service impeccable Ambience quiet and peaceful

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                                                                                              4. Chantal

                                                                                                Central Coast

                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                This is a very special place! The wine selection is great and affordable, the service and food were wonderful!

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                                                                                              5. Ben

                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                67 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                67 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                                                                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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                                                                                              6. Paul

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                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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                                                                                              7. john

                                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                                37 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                37 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                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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                                                                                              8. Cynthia

                                                                                                Central Coast

                                                                                                19 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                19 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                                                                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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                                                                                              9. Caroline

                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                Tahoe

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                                                                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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                                                                                              10. Aisha

                                                                                                Vancouver

                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                                                                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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                                                                                              FAQs

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

                                                                                              Fandango is rated 4.7 stars by 3876 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 10 times today

                                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                              Google Map for Fandango

                                                                                              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

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