Best Oysters on the Half Shell in Monterey

3 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Abalonetti Bar And Grill
Abalonetti Bar And Grill
89/100 (1796 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Seafood
American
Contemporary
Italian
Greek
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Oyster
Sandwiches
Antipasti
Cioppino
Calamari
Bloody Mary
Brick Oven Pizza
Burger
Seafood pasta
Club Sandwich
Mussels
Mai Tai
Oysters on the Half Shell
Creamy Clam Chowder
Abalone
Cakes
Shellfish
Oyster
Abalonetti
Crab cakes
Pesto
Calamares
Salmon
Fried Shrimp
Lobster Ravioli with Grilled Prawns
Shrimp
Fish
Cioppino
Steamed Clams or Mussels or Combo
Pork
Calamari and Fries
California Shrimp Cocktail
Crab Cake
Calamari Tacos
Butter-Roasted Lobster Tail
Lobster
Chowder
Captain's Platter
Eggplant
Cheesecake
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Pasta
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Meatloaf
Cod
Salad
Swordfish
Clam Chowder
Halibut
Crab
French Fries
Clams
Sit down
American
Contemporary
Pizza
Seafood
Greek
Italian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Atmosphere was cozy. We sat outside & there's patio heaters in case it gets too cold. My wife had the clam chowder in a bread bowl. Clam chowder was..."
Stan Harada
"If you are looking for a place with good Cioppino, you have found it!! Before going here, I read somebody else’s review and they said the..."
Mathew Bowser
"First off all. Odie was an amazing waitress. She was so friendly and gave my LO a sticker. She gave the best advice about food and drinks. I was..."
Kady Wilson
"Came here with the family for lunch and enjoyed every minute of it. The service was great and the food was excellent! I ordered the Captain’s..."
Jay Jaug
"I am going to gush about this place, fair warning! Hands down the best calamari we have ever had... even the grandkids will eat it. The wait staff..."
Walter Ford
"Very good food and friendly staff. One thing I didn't understand was that it was in the fifties, cloudy and windy and they had all the doors open and..."
Hannah
"I ordered the fried Calimari, Pacific Sand Dabs, Cheesecake. My Mai Tai was yummy and strong. I honestly came so I can watch over my kayak while I..."
Alicia Valenzuela
"We had calamari c/w fries and fish and chips. Great choices and prices with happy hour drinks. Waitress went extra mile splitting ample salad on..."
Gary Leeming
"We came to Abalonetti for lunch and had a really good meal. We were craving fish and chips and a fish sandwich and that’s exactly what we ordered...."
Osama Malik
"The food was spectacular! We are outside, it was sunny and everyone was a good social distance away. Masks were required until you sat to eat. I had..."
Mireya Rodriguez
"Wait: went on a Saturday ~1 ish. Had to wait ~20-30 minutes to be seated indoor bc it was super windy Service: Kinda slow bc it was so busy but our..."
Ang
"Best place on the wharf!!! Dinks were on point! I had the Monterey Mai Thai and fresh oysters to start with. My entree was a seafood packed, creamy..."
Ondrea Saint
"Friendly staff, amazing food and best value. You must try the wood fire 🔥 roasted oysters 🦪 and slather it on that homemade bread 🥖!!! You..."
Gizel Ferguson
"Welcoming environment from our first step in the place! I got the fish and chips, crab cakes and cheesecake…can’t complain! Affordable prices and..."
Mikayla Karls
"Do yourself a favor and look no more, from the Hostess Kelly to our Server Zenon, this place lived up to the reviews I had read before deciding on..."
Randal Pettyjohn
"The freshest of great seafood. Indoor and outdoor seating. Glass panels break the wind outside on breezy days. Shucked oysters or cooked. Special..."
Robyn White
"We arrived as a family of 14, including children, they served us well, the attitude was excellent and the dishes are delicious, highly..."
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Osteria Al Mare
Osteria Al Mare
84/100 (3826 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Italian
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
La Pera Insalata
Grey Goose St Germain Lemon Juice Honey
Fettuccine Crema E Pollo
Pasta
Insalata Dell Osteria
Manhattan
Polenta
Salad
Burrata Caprese
Pesto
Fish
Clam Chowder
Tagliatelle Alla Boscaiola
Coffee
Bruschetta Clássica
Steak
Scallops
Oysters on the Half Shell
Lemon pie
Clams
Salmon Fillet
Calamari
Ravioli Al Ragú
Risotto
Cannoli
Calamares
Cioppino
Salmon
Clam Chowder
Fettuccine Al Pescatore
Zuppa Di Vongole
Calamari Dipping Sauces
Chowder
Seafood
Mediterranean
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We'd been in two previous times for cocktails only but were finally able to have dinner here last night. My word that was good food. Try the (so..."
McCookish Ish
"Excellent food, friendly service and a beautiful view! One of the best spots to dine in Monterey, and with fresh, delicious food! Often you are..."
Melissa Dean
"My First Time There. i had the Braised Short Ribs It was over polenta and Vegetables. the Meat was Very tender Great flavor I Recommend it Then for..."
Sal Belleci
"Food was fabulous. Fresh fish and fresh pasta. Service was great. I had the portobello mushroom and truffle raviolis, loved it! My husband had mixed..."
Diane Daniels Magnani
"Wonderful evening! Great service (Edgar is a wonderful waiter) and food and a lovely..."
Laurie Wetterschneider
"The best Italian Restaurant I’ve been to in Monterey! The staff is very attentive and personable. We enjoyed everything from appetizers to salad..."
Robyn Steudler
"Amazing lunch here today with a beautiful view. The polenta was spectacular! May come back for dinner ..."
Carol Johnson
"Authentic Italian food, great atmosphere, and the staff and owner are professional, funny, and make you feel extremely welcome. Plus the views are..."
Alida Laney
"Excellent food, there are many things to choose from-something for everyone. The service was top..."
Kim C Art
"Ottimo ristorante ottima accoglienza ottimo posto ottimo cibo ottimo xsonale... se siete da quelle parti vi consiglio di..."
Pasquale Cutrignelli
"Maurizio and his team never fail to impress! The restaurant is clean and bright, with many windows to take in the pier and ocean views. The..."
John Olson
"So delicious and welcoming atmosphere..not to mention the view. Great prices too..."
Carmela Borrelli
"Locale molto elegante Maurizio è un bravissimo “padrone di casa” che sa consigliare benissimo i suoi buonissimi piatti ! Io italiano , mi sono..."
Schirò Mario
"Had the grilled Salmon!!! Twas delicious!!! But I also had the Zupa something soup... it was excellent..."
Wayne Lynch
"Delicious. That pretty much sums up the entire experience. We will definitely be..."
Ray Dzek
"Food, ambiance, view, owner were all just..."
Selena Raquel
"Nice location and view of the harbor area. Food was very good with fresh local menu options. The owner greeted us and explained daily specials and..."
Jared Stenger
"I've had lots of Italian food in my life and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at this restaurant. I got the fettuccine pollo something and it was..."
Krystal Son
"I recommend having a reservation on a weekend, although we were accommodated within 15-20m. The service can get a bit slow, we had to inform the host..."
Vinay Pandey
"Absolutely delicious house special scallops and mushroom cheese ravioli. My friend ordered Ravioli al Ragu also 5stars. Awesome view, great service...."
Elizabeth Dickens
"First time I went! Our real estate team dinner after team photos and this pace did not disappoint. Loved their service, food, views! All of it was..."
Lorin Kuschill
"Great view of the harbor paired with very fresh, deliciously prepared food, and uniquely flavorful cocktails! Had the calamari, a pear salad, and a..."
Kevin Donaldson
"All the dishes both looked and tasted delicious. This place is off the beaten path so no wait to be seated. I got the clam chowder and the cod..."
Javier Rey
"Great service, staff, and food. Our server made great recommendations and was kind enough to accommodate us splitting an entree and dessert as we..."
Hope Meyn
"Food - Good portions, generous amount of seafood compared to similar restaurants, tasty. The quality was satisfactory, however nothing was unique...."
Ames PY Ng
"We had an excellent first experience here with the family. The food was amazing!! We had the whole red snapper, sand dabs, and seafood stew. Drinks..."
Jacqueline R
Crab House
Crab House
70/100 (5984 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Lunch
Dinner
Seafood pasta
Shrimp Scampi
Fresh Seafood
Shrimp
Dungeness Crab
lobster tail
Pasta
Shrimp Cocktail
Crab cakes
Salad
Fish & Chips
Fried calamari
Clam Chowder
Crème Brûlée
Root Beer
Fried Shrimp
Oysters on the Half Shell
Crab
Chicken Sandwich
Calamari
Surf & Turf
Calamares
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
Salmon
The Crab House Cioppino
Chowder
Creamy Clam Chowder
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder Bowl of Soup
Tapas
Tacos
Coffee
Seafood
American
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My fiancé and I went here for my birthday and had a great experience! The service was phenomenal and the food was delicious. They’re definitely..."
Maddie Vang
"Came here for lunch, staff was very friendly and welcoming. They provided us with free calamari, which was great, may have been the best calamari I..."
Doug Dickinson
"Friendly, funny staff... Good food. The veggies were great. Yummy clam chowder! They didn't have steak and salmon together on the menu, but they..."
Michelle Zamora
"Was a truly unique place to eat seaside. Ring the bell to announce your arrival. Great windows with view of marina and sea lions. I had mussels..."
AJ Baxter
"We went in here with expectations of being a tourist trap. While this whole wharf is, honestly it surprised us. We had a wonderful server who was..."
Mr. Eatalot
"We had the crab platter for two. It had 2.5 pounds of Dungeness Crab and 1 lb of King crab. We had a Moscow Muke and a Margarita for cocktails. Basic..."
Rosie Ortiz
"Great food! Amazing service! Knowledgeable staff with the menu and pairing with our likes. Great view from second..."
Shontell Woods
"The food was good enough to be competitive with the other seafood places on the wharf. Crab cake was perfectly seared on the outside, moist inside...."
Tuan Dao
"Seating right on the ocean, great service, delicious food. The oysters aren’t served with saltine crackers though. The Oyster Rockefeller was baked..."
alexandria delguidice
"The food was pretty good. The ahi tuna appetizer was super fresh and tasty. Calamari was chewy and over cooked, but the delicious cocktail sauce..."
Sarah Kramer
"Good quantity of food. Great ambiance. Located in a tourist area so expensive but not crazy..."
Harsesh Panchal
"Crab House in Monterey Bay, Where chowder dreams come to play! Sourdough bowl, clam, shrimp, and crab, A seafood feast, nothing drab. Friendly staff,..."
Alexander Villa
"Good food, fantastic service. Gretchen was awesome, and made me feel right at home. Couldn't leave Monterey without at least one order of F&C, and..."
Scott Binder