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Fandango Restaurant

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4.5 of 5 stars 30 ratings
30 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
5
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#15 of 65 restaurants in Pacific Grove
  • Cuisines: Mediterranean, Central European
  • Average price*: $ 30
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2 of 5 stars
livermore, ca
Aug 13, 2008

I went there last night with my wife to celebrate our 10th anniversary. I guess from the good reviews I had my expectations set way too high. A lot of minor things were amiss: we had a 15-minute wait despite having a reservation and seemingly many vacant tables. We were shuttled through a prep station to wait for the table... more

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2 of 5 stars
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Aug 10, 2008

Sadly the worst meal for three out of four of us in 14 days around California. Tasteless paella, lamb cous cous dry and unintersting. Tried Red House Cafe the next evening and although not as grand , the food was far superior. Only go if you are prepared to eat mediocre fare. more

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4 of 5 stars
Bay Area
Jul 25, 2008

We eat at Fandango's every time we come down to Pacific Grove. We love the osso buco. The paella is also very good (less salty than the paella from Spain). We recommend as a restaurant stop in the Monterey area. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 8, 2008

Their rack of lamb is not to be missed! more

Mar 3, 2008

I had expected a real good dinner but the food was just ok. Definitely not worth the $$. Real large pieces of meat in the Paella that tasted all the same (identical to the seafood in it). Checking the restaurant there was even left over food on the wall I was sitting next. The rest of the setting was nice.... more

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1 of 5 stars
Monterey Peninsula
Feb 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We live in Pacific Grove. We went to Fandango for Valentine's Day, admittedly a busy day for restaurants. We had requested an early seating reservation, so the restaurant was not crowded. My "Caesar" Salad was not a caesar salad. Limp, old romaine leaves were coated with a very tart, vinegary dressing. Proper caesar salad dressing uses lemon juice and anchovies.... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 18, 2008

Every time I eat here I leave thinking, "What's the big deal?" However, the Lobster tail is excellent. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 11, 2008

Hit and miss on the more

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2 of 5 stars
San Francisco
Jan 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

In a "test" of quality, prior to booking a 40 person banquet, we ate dinner on Monday night (1/21/08) . I am sorry to say that it did not pass out test. This was disappointing since Fandango came recommended by the superb 7 Gables Inn. The tapas plate was so-so at best. The paella was far too salty, however containing... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 24, 2008

Wonderful more

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Fandango Restaurant Address

223 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Tel: (831) 372-3456 Fax: 831-372-2673
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.