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Domenico's on the Wharf, Monterey, CA

Domenico's on the Wharf

4.6
4.6
1672 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
50 Fishermans Wharf, No. 1, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
That friendly salutation is an invitation to dine with us and enjoy exceptional bayside ambiance, gracious service and delicious food. Our entire staff here at Domenico's On the Wharf has extended a warm welcome to locals and visitors for more than 35 years, and we proudly present the best seafood in Monterey for your dining pleasure.
Our award-winning list of wine features the best from surrounding Monterey County vineyards, and we offer extensive selections from Sonoma, Napa, Italy, and France. The freshest, sustainable, local and Alaskan seafood take center stage in our culinary creations, and we also grill up extraordinary steaks and lovingly prepare in-house pastas and locally grown organic vegetables.
Our family style of hospitality continues to win a special place in the hearts of our guests. Let us show you to your table overlooking the beautiful bay waters with a sunny window view of sea lions and pelicans at play.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy your next special event at Domenico’s on the Wharf, Monterey’s premier Italian Seafood restaurant. We offer fresh sustainable seafood, a fine-dining ambience, beautiful ocean views, and semi-private tables to accommodate your guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Del Monte and Washington
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available in the wharf lot located along Del Monte Avenue, on the right-hand side before reaching the wharf (if coming from the East) and on the left-hand side after the wharf (if coming from the west).
  • Public transit
    Monterey Salinas Transit has stops on Pacific street just off of Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Complimentary trolley service is available during the summer months as well.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,672 people are saying

Domenico's on the Wharf reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Domenico's on the Wharf offers "great views of the water and boats" with "amazing clam chowder" and "superb service." The seafood is fresh, and the homemade pasta delights. Some reviews suggest dining inside for a cozier experience. "Friendly staff" and "excellent food" make it a must-visit on the wharf.

1,672 Reviews
  1. Cory

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, expensive and worth it! Much better than The Fish Hopper on Cannery Row. Service was top notch!

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  2. Christy VIP

    New York City44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great views of the water and the boats. Good fish. Try the sole.

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  3. Timothy VIP

    San Diego109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The clam chowder and the tomato ginger bisque were AMAZING! The food was EXCELLENT and the sevice (Jaime) was OUTSTANDING. Highly recommend.

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  4. Karon VIP

    Sacramento38 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We ate outside and the staff was very sweet and accommodating The dining experience was not good as you dine in the front of the restaurant which was busy with people walking. It was cold even though there were outside heaters We’ve eaten inside before and it was very nice I recommend eating inside. The food wasn’t prepared well Fresh snapper of the day was extremely bland and the dish I ordered was extremely spicey and the prawns were ruined Very over cooked I don’t know why as these are extremely easy to prepare, I know because I cook these same dishes at home but it was completely disappointing Used to be better Staff was great Dessert was very good!!! But bread wasn’t fresh, and dinner dishes were I feel prepared by a cook that had no experience with Italian food

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  5. Terry VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Domenico's on the Wharf. Their selection of food and drinks were amazing, everyone was able to find several items they wanted. The problem was deciding which one to go with.

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  6. Melody

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, easy to get table. Sammy was a great host

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  7. Lionel

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing moment at Domenico’s on the wharf. The food was delicious and the service was really great. And the view on the harbor made it even more magical. Definitely to recommend !

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  8. Tommie

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, I dined a little late so seating was at our discretion. Window seat is recommended also the pasta was amazing.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Clam chowder was amazing. The best I ever had. The rest of the food was bland and just so-so! We thought the roasted garlic would be creamy and spreadable but it wasn’t. The sardines were full of bones and the fried shrimp were big, but lacked seasoning. Nice experience, but you just cannot beat the clam chowder! The BEST and the reason for the 4 stars!

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  10. Steve VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I dined at this restaurant for my second time. This time was awful. 1. The restaurant kept leaving the entrance door open. It was a cold and windy evening and we were seated at a table where we were constantly in a rigid draft. This was not enjoyable. 2. I asked about a substitution on my entree. The waiter said he would let me know the charge. The charge was 7.95$ so I declined. I will have the entree as described on the menu. 3. The restaurant then added in the substitution cost, charged sales tax on that amount and the removed the charge but not the sales tax amount. 4. The waiter never came back during our meal to ask if we are doing okay with everything. 5. The waiter never delivered any of our meals. Always a different server. 6. I don’t like these type of events in a supposedly top level restaurant. 7. I may not return, but I will always share my experiences with my friends and family.

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FAQs

Domenico's on the Wharf offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 372-3655.

Domenico's on the Wharf is rated 4.6 stars by 1672 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Monterey

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Domenico's on the Wharf

50 Fishermans Wharf, No. 1, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Del Monte and Washington
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available in the wharf lot located along Del Monte Avenue, on the right-hand side before reaching the wharf (if coming from the East) and on the left-hand side after the wharf (if coming from the west).
  • Public transit
    Monterey Salinas Transit has stops on Pacific street just off of Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Complimentary trolley service is available during the summer months as well.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy your next special event at Domenico’s on the Wharf, Monterey’s premier Italian Seafood restaurant. We offer fresh sustainable seafood, a fine-dining ambience, beautiful ocean views, and semi-private tables to accommodate your guests.
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