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The Fish Hopper - Fish Hopper, Monterey, CA

Fish Hopper

4.5
4.5
3754 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newly renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas, and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder, and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 372-8543
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mohammed Tabib
  • Private party facilities
    We have a large seating capacity, that provides comfortable accommodations for groups up to 300 people, our new outdoor dining patio seating up to 90 people, a spacious full bar and lounge area and an excellent wine list. We can customize our menus to meet your group's needs and exceed their expectations. Please visit our website to book your event with the Fish Hopper today!
  • Neighbourhood
    Monterey
  • Cross Street
    Prescott Street
  • Parking details
    Cannery Row has numerous private parking lots as well as on-street parking.
  • Public transit
    Cannery Row has free trolley service from various locations on the Monterey Peninsula with stops directly in front of the restaurant. There is also the normal public bus system which a stop within a short distance of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,754 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fish Hopper offers a "fantastic view of the bay" matched with "delicious seafood" and "friendly service." Guests rave about the clam chowder and generous portions, making it a "great value." While some diners note inconsistencies in service, the "beautiful ocean views" and "memorable dining experiences" keep patrons returning for special occasions.

3,754 Reviews
  1. Taren

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and drinks were great. Overall experience was really nice. Great place to spend our Christmas Dinner.

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  2. Nina

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow, bread inedible, food cold. Ver disappointed

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  3. Walter

    San Joaquin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abner and the staff were excellent. We always have the best experience at Fish Hopper.

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  4. Laura

    VIP

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, good service and a beautiful location. What more could you want?

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  5. alejandra

    Mexico City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great waiter, Rafael! Food was good. Scallops with bacon were only 2 :/. We had clam chowder . Salmon. Prawns and calamari. Food was very good in general

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  6. Nick

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great. We’ve been going there for years and my daughter wanted to go there for her 16th birthday dinner. Our favorite restaurant on Cannery Row.

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  7. Sean

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    You’re paying for the view, not the food. The view is really great though.

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  8. Lee

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    unbeknownst to the restaurant the lunch was a combination of a birthday and anniversary celebration. We were seated in a corner table in the peninsula part of the seating area that was very special for our occasions. The sun was shining, and the waves were still larger than normal from the previous day's storm. We were able to share a meal that included clam chowder, Cesar salad, the Halibut special and the chocolate cookie a la mode. All of the food was amazing, and we had a great time with the view. Thank you to the Fish Hopper staff for making our experience together fantastic. I will continue to return to this restaurant in the future as it is a staple to our visits to the aquarium.

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  9. john-lorrie

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal at the Fish Hopper! Local and regulars this place never disappoints! Party of four, two cioppino, a sand dab, prawns dish all a 10! Beautiful Monterey Bay views on a trophy afternoon.

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  10. anne

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very expensive for what it is…basic seafood nothing special

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FAQs

Fish Hopper offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 372-8543.

Fish Hopper is rated 4.5 stars by 3754 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 p.m.
Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fish Hopper

700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Prescott Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Cannery Row has numerous private parking lots as well as on-street parking.
  • Public transit
    Cannery Row has free trolley service from various locations on the Monterey Peninsula with stops directly in front of the restaurant. There is also the normal public bus system which a stop within a short distance of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mohammed Tabib
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 372-8543
  • Private party facilities
    We have a large seating capacity, that provides comfortable accommodations for groups up to 300 people, our new outdoor dining patio seating up to 90 people, a spacious full bar and lounge area and an excellent wine list. We can customize our menus to meet your group's needs and exceed their expectations. Please visit our website to book your event with the Fish Hopper today!
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