Abalonetti Bar and Grill

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   Jillian

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   This is normally a good restaurant, but we unfortunately didn’t have a great experience. We came on New Year’s Day with a group of 11, but had made reservations so it was easy enough to be seated. We sat outside because we were with a dog, they have heaters along the edge, but it would be great if there were some standing heaters so the people further in could be warm. We all ordered drinks and then the problem came. This restaurant is known for their calamari, but they were out of all squid, fish for fish and chips, crab except for whole crabs, mussels, and a few other things. I think if they’d told us that at the door it would have been one thing but not telling us until after the drink order went in that’s large portion of their menu, including all the specials we’d been told, was a bit frustrating. 2/3 of the group downed their drinks and left. We stayed for chowder, and a couple easy things off the kids menu, which were fine but definitely not the calamari we came for. My advice is, call ahead and make sure they have the ingredients for what you want.
   

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   Christina

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Friendly staff and quick service. I would recommend for families.
   

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   Bryan

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our fifth year in a row having Christmas Eve dinner at Abalonetti’s. Delicious as always with exceptional customer service and a damn fine Long Island ice tea. Scampi was amazing!
   

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   Neli

   VIP

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is fhe first time my family visited Abalonetti Bar and Grill, and we liked it. The food was delishious, and the service was spotless. I especially liked the oysters with pesto, and my husband liked the crusted rockfish. My mother enjoyed her angel hair pasta, too. On the flip side, they have only four deserts on the menu and tiramisu is not one of them. They do not have espresso, either. Very disappointing. I recommend this restaurant for its great location, delicious food and the friendly and professional service.
   

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   Lisa

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience. Waiter was very friendly and knew the menu very well. Food was flavorful and served quickly. Calamari was great. Ordered 2 baskets for a party of 6 it was just enough. We all tried different menu items and they were all great no complaints at all. Clam chowder was nice and thick.
   

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   James

   VIP

   Sacramento

   59 reviews

   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined on October 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful wharf restaurant with friendly staff and great menu.
   

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   Terri

   Tahoe

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another wonderful meal here. Food was freshly prepared. Service was outstanding with super friendly staff. Love this place!
   

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   Christine

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 19, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Swordfish entree was very disappointing and was not presented as described on the menu. Executive chef should take a closer look at how to prepare this dish or remove it from the menu entirely. A large pool of marinara, an indescribable white sauce on top and unevenly cooked vegetables. Not a great birthday dinner.
   

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   Kathleen

   San Antonio

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on October 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great cioppino and squid Siciliano! We started with raw oysters and clam chowder, which was some of the best we've had. Even the iced tea was great!
   

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    Michael

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was excellent, and service was fantastic also. I brought my family here on a Saturday afternoon, and we had a wonderful experience! The calamari was perfetto! All of us 5 thoroughly enjoyed what we ordered. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a high quality, reasonably priced restaurant on Monterey’s Wharf. Thank you, all!
    

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