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Fandango, Pacific Grove, CA

Fandango

4.7
4.7
3838 Reviews
$31 to $50
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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 3,838 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
                                                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                              • 4.3Value

                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                              Loved For

                                                                                              • California Central Coast

                                                                                                Great for fine wines

                                                                                              • California Central Coast

                                                                                                Good for special occasions

                                                                                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                                                                                Great for fine wines

                                                                                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                                                                                Good for special occasions

                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                              Fandango, located in Pacific Grove, offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and outstanding service." Guests appreciate the charming ambiance and a menu that caters to diverse tastes, featuring dishes like sand dabs, paella, and soufflés. It's a perfect spot for special occasions, consistently delivering delightful experiences.

                                                                                              3,838 Reviews

                                                                                              1. Miriam

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                Dined today

                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                We were quite disappointed since this is supposed to be one of the best restaurants in Pacific Grove. The lamb chops were not medium rare as requested and the short ribs although the portion was large enough was mediocre with very few root vegetables on the side. Everything was over cooked and both dishes looked and tasted like they had been left under the heat lamp.

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                                                                                              2. Diane

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                23 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                23 reviews

                                                                                                Dined today

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Wonderful. Fandango is always our go to place when we are anywhere close to this wonderful restaurant

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                                                                                              3. janet

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                The food was outstanding. The wait staff was excellent. We had a great time

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                                                                                              4. Bruce

                                                                                                Central Coast

                                                                                                67 reviews

                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                67 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Fabulous service Amazing food Lovely atmosphere Just a wonderful meal

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                                                                                              5. Gordon

                                                                                                Central Coast

                                                                                                25 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                25 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on November 19, 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                We ordered the Dover Sole and the presentation at the table and the fish were both excellent. Also enjoyed our favorite Profiteroles for dessert. Fandango's is a wonderful restaurant for a special occasion.

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                                                                                              6. Susan

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on November 16, 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                I love Fandangos! I try to visit any time I'm in town. It's a wonderful place with old school service and ambience. The restaurant is a collection of small rooms creating a cozy area for a small group or you and yours with a table for two. The staff is attentive without being annoying, and they are there to make your experience memorable. The food is fresh, with good options, and always delicious. Full bar service, and a nice wine list, with something for everyone. Best to make a reservation, and be sure to save room for dessert.

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                                                                                              7. Richard

                                                                                                Las Vegas

                                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on November 14, 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Had the short ribs. They were excellent. Great service as always.

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                                                                                              8. Karen

                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                141 reviews

                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                141 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on November 14, 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                A REAL restaurant! Made me so homesick for days when you had nice cozy restaurants with multiple rooms, tablecloths and napkins. This one was impressive just walking in the door. So wonderful. Would be great for any special occasion. Food was fantastic - there were so many good items on the menu from which to choose, and it wasn't the same tired old dishes that are on every menu. We had escargot, which are not that common anymore, and a simple green salad that was perfect. Duck a l'orange came with potatoes and broccoli, while the steak frites had perfect think crispy fries - not the usual thick mess. We had vacherin for dessert, and I can't even remember the last time I had it. It was so good! Service was excellent - it was like going back 20 or 30 years ago. Prices have gone up a bit everywhere, which is the one sad thing. Otherwise, I'd eat there all the time! Street parking was easy to find but there is also a lot nearby. I will definitely come back once I save up. At least you get something for your money here.

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                                                                                              9. Gwen

                                                                                                Orange County

                                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on November 13, 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                I have eaten here every year for many years and this was the first time I was not impressed. I made a reservation but my request to sit in a particular part of the restaurant was ignored. And then the server seemed more interested in other tables, and forgot a request of mine. The steak was okay, but the fries that I substituted were not fresh and the vegetables that were supposed to come with the steak were absent. I’ll try it again in the future and hope for the usual high standard.

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                                                                                              10. glenn

                                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on November 11, 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                The food was marginal especially for the price. I would expect much higher quality.

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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 3838 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 22 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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