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Fandango Restaurant

223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3326
831-372-3456
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Ranked #10 of 59 restaurants in Pacific Grove
Price range: $30 - $30
Cuisines: French, Mediterranean, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Description: A favorite among Fandango regulars is the succulent Rack of Lamb; other menu items include Fresh Seafood, a variety of pastas, delicious and exotic Mediterranean dishes such as paella and Couscous, and a tempting selection of excellent steaks. Several daily specialties are also available.
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REDONDO BEACH, CA
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30 reviews 30 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Fandango is located in the old part of Pacific Grove where it appears that the buildings have been renovated and updated - but not ruined. They have retained the old town atmosphere. The menu is quite varied and extensive. At his recommendation I chose the Osso Buco. I would recommend this without reservation. Our waiter was knowledgeable and helpful. He... More

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Oroville, California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

If you like Sand dabs fish this is the place to go. All the food was excellent. We will always go there to eat when we go to Pacific Grove. Great service. Be sure you make a reservation.

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South NJ
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52 reviews 52 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Wow ... where to start?! Our innkeeper recommended this place since my husband and I were in town celebrating our 10 year anniversary. Neither one of us can think of a single thing that we didn't like about this place. The building itself is gorgeous - warm and inviting like an old country home. Our server was a gem. He... More

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Greenbrae, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

In heart of Pacific Grove on 17th, a nice restaurant in former house serving Mediterranean, European style fare. We had canelloni and sand dabs which were good. The quoted specials were all $35+ which seemed overpriced. Liked being seated in one of the small, intimate, nicely decorated rooms.

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FandangoRestaurant, Manager at Fandango Restaurant, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Thank you for your review! We are happy you enjoyed the canelloni and we sincerely hope you visit us again soon! More

california
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

I ordered the short ribs and they were in a very strong sauce. Seems the sauce was cooked down too much and overpowered everything. The service was very slow. It took two and a half hours for 6 of us to receive a salad, entre, and dessert and coffee.

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FandangoRestaurant, Manager at Fandango Restaurant, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

We are sorry you did not enjoy the sauce with your ribs and that you did not receive the prompt, friendly service that we pride ourselves on. We sincerely hope you will visit us again and we thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. More

Coleville, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

They charge way too much and they didn’t allow any substitutions even though we are gluten intolerant.

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FandangoRestaurant, Manager at Fandango Restaurant, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

We are sorry you did not enjoy your visit with us. We have many gluten free options and we are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions whenever possible. We sincerely apologize and we hope you will visit us again soon. Thank you for your review. More

Murphys, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Fandangos is located on 17th St just a couple blocks south of Lighthouse, the main street in Pacific Grove. There is a large parking lot so if you are staying by the ocean suggest you drive. The restaurant is actually a modified very old house and has different sections with very different "feel" to them. In the front there are... More

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FandangoRestaurant, Manager at Fandango Restaurant, responded to this review
April 15, 2013

Thank you for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed the extensive wine list and the delicious Scallops. We hope you visit us again! More

Pebble Beach
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20 reviews 20 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Several of us met for lunch at this restaurant and found the food to be quite good. Unfortunately, the service was very very slow. It took us 45 minutes to just place the order. I hope that this was a one time issue as in the past we have not found this to be an issue.

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FandangoRestaurant, Manager at Fandango Restaurant, responded to this review
April 9, 2013

We are so sorry you experienced inattentive service! We will look into your comments so it does not happen again. We thank you for your review and hope you visit us again soon! More

Las Vegas, Nevada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

We choose to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary at Fandango after looking at the reviews online. Let me tell you, this place did not disappoint. When I made the reservation I let them know that we were there to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary. We felt special once we walked in the door. They had seat us right... More

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FandangoRestaurant, Manager at Fandango Restaurant, responded to this review
April 9, 2013

We are so happy you decided to join us to celebrate your anniversary and that you had a wonderful time! We sincerely hope you visit us again. Thank you for the great review. More

Chicago
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60 reviews 60 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

Fandango was recommended by the concierge in our hotel. It offers an extensive menu of seafood, pastas, and meats, with a variety of appetizers and salads. The food was expertly prepared with ample portions. We shared calamari, salad, and Sanddabs, which were all excellent. What always makes food better is great atmosphere, and Fandango has a warm, romantic, and welcoming... More

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FandangoRestaurant, Manager at Fandango Restaurant, responded to this review
April 9, 2013

We are happy you took the recommendation of you concierge and joined us for dinner! We are glad you had a great meal with us and enjoyed the warm ambiance. We hope to see you again soon. More

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