Food was pretty good but not great but outdoor patio was awesome, the view was beautiful, and you could hear the sea lions during dinner!
February 2024
This is our favorite place to go when we go to Monterey. Every year we go for our Christmas present to ourselves. Abalonetti is our place. Food always good. Drinks yummy, service always great. We always fell welcome.
February 2024
Best food and service we’ve had in a very long time! Thank you to the Abalonetti staff for making our anniversary very special. Salmon was cooked to perfection, and cocktails were *chefs kiss* amazing.
Abalonetti is the given name to the squid when it is prepared just like abalone. Even the connoisseur cannot tell the difference to make the squid Abalonetti. Remove the skin, split the squid and pound it until tender … then bread the squid. Now you have Abalonetti ready for any type of cooking.
We specialize in Monterey Bay Calamari and offer almost a dozen varieties of these squid dishes — many found only at Abalonetti Bar & Grill.
Try our Exclusive Buffalo Calamari! We also offer Gluten Free options.
Other Information
Parking: Street
Attire: Casual
Wheelchair Accessible: Wheelchair Accessible, Yes
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Barbecue, Greek, Take Out, Italian, European, Seafood, Continental, Bar & Grills, Pizza
Alcohol: Full Bar
Price Range: Average
Ever take someone to a favorite seafood spot only to discover they're not a seafood fan? Fear not if you're visiting Abalonetti. Though this wharfside bar and grill offers good fish and seafood (hence the heavy traffic from locals and tourists), there's also chicken, steak, pizza and a mile-high meatloaf for the truly dogged landlubber. Speaking of "dogged," they've got the largest wind-protected patio on the wharf --- and it's dog-friendly. Calamari fans: Abalonetti really nails Monterey Bay squid. It's cleaned in-house, a rare labor of love that results in flavorful dishes with fine texture. The signature calamari filet "Abalonetti" is fork-tender with the right amount of breading. We also recommend the spicy buffalo calamari, with just enough fire to warm you up on a foggy day. The hands-down winner from the dessert tray is "coppa," a tiramisu-like concoction with mascarpone, chocolate and a little grappa for a kick. No wonder this Fisherman's Wharf institution has been around for more than 60 years.
