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Fandango, Pacific Grove, CA

Fandango

4.7 (3893)
$31 to $50
European
223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

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 40 years of tradition.We are open for dinner ( only ) seven days a week.We have different rooms sizes for your special event.
  • 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

Fandango's menu was last updated on 9/7/2022.

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What 3,893 people are saying

Fandango reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fandango in Pacific Grove is adored for its "fantastic menu" including sand dabs, osso buco, and tapas. This family-owned gem boasts a "fabulous ambiance" with cozy, distinct rooms. Guests praise the "attentive service" and extensive wine list. Frequent diners cherish its "outstanding" dining experiences, perfect for special occasions.
3,893 Reviews

  1. Norm VIP

    California Central Coast49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having gone here over many years, it always delivered a great experience Food consistently well-plated and tasty. In addition, a great and varied menu.

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  2. Marilynn

    San Francisco Bay Area42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The sand dabs and calamari were delicious as usual, and the cesear salad was outstanding. The margaritas were a bit of a disappointment. We even had to send back one of our drinks. The service was good, with extra olives and bread as requested. We have been going to Fandangos for many years and will continue to enjoy this experience for many more.

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  3. Brian

    Tahoe / Reno Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sandabs as a starter is a fantastic choice. We had the veal piccata, which was fantastic as well and the large scallops with fresh pasta was very tasty. They have a great wine list too. 

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  4. John VIP

    California Central Coast12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best osso buco on the planet. And not to miss the hot Grand Marnier souffle!!! Still family-owned since the mid-1980!. I'd drive 2.5 hours to enjoy!

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  5. Debby

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Angel and the rest of the staff greeted us as old friends. Wished us Hapoy Anniversary and decorated our table. The food was excellent and we received a free dessert to share for our anniversary.

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  6. Barry VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and the menu options are fantastic. The food was a bit of a mixed bag. The Goat Cheese/Beet salad would have been excellent - if they did not overdue the vinegar on it. Made it too acidic. The Sand Dabs were good. It came with Green Beans (ok) and Potatoes (bland). The other entree selected was the Paella Fandango. The saffron rice was wonderful. It was the meats that did not deliver. All were dry and a bit overcooked. The Paella lacked pizazz. So - would we go back again? Possible - but would try other items on the menu.

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  7. Joy and Trevor VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area129 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a gem in pacific grove! We have dined here for 20* years and it continues to be outstanding! The ambiance is stunning with all the different rooms and the food is always fabulous!

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  8. steve

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Spanish/French influenced food. Very nice decor in an old looking house like place, food is very well prepared. Service was excellent. A must visit place in PG.

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  9. Maria and Ted

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been dining at Fandango for at least 15 years. We don't live in the area, but dinning at Fandango is a must whenever we are in the area, which is at least couple times a year. Love, love the menu. Have not seen a menu like Fandango anywhere else. The Tapas, Couscous Lamb Shank Algerois, Osso Buco, Short Ribs, Rack of Lamb to name a few are over the top. Does not disappoint. The ambience and service are excellent.

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  10. Thomas VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food….excellent professional staff….great GM who makes you feel part of their family.

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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 3893 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Pacific Grove

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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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 40 years of tradition.We are open for dinner ( only ) seven days a week.We have different rooms sizes for your special event.

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