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Fish Hopper is located in California. It's known for its seafood. This restaurant is inexpensive.
3.0 of 5 stars.
We went there the lunch a few weeks ago and left feeling like we had just paid a lot of money for a mediocre meal. I had the seafood pasta, my fiance had the rare ahi, and a friend had the sesame...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I came here for a small dinner after spending the day at Laguna Seca. We went straight to the bar and pulled up a seat. To my surprise, they had Lost Coast Great White beer on top. One of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon arrival to Monterey there was one general food desire we had, of course: Clam Chowder. After doing some Yelping (and based on past adventures to the Fish Hopper) we decided on going here.We got...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yay! i'm definitely a fan! we had great seats on the corner with a great view of the bay. we had the sardines for appetizer and the calamari - they were both fresh seafood. the wine selection was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok...I went here 2 years ago...I didn't want to review it until I went back and made sure I was reviewing the right place. I was in Monterey again last weekend and I decided to find the restaurant. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Considering we went on a sunday after touring the aquarium,it didn't take too long to get seated.were hoping to get the outside seating but ended up inside which wasn't bad at all.service was really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We dined at The Fish Hopper our first night in town during a recent long weekend. The location and view is perfect, and the food was good, but not what I'd call memorable. We both ordered dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food & service. Stopped in after touring the Monterey Bay Aquarium, sat outside on a beautiful September late afternoon and saw sea otters in the bay from our table. It was hard to decide what...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The prices aren't cheap, but they make it up in their view, portions and clam chowder. We came here on a Monday, so they were able to get a table for 10 right away. The waitress was okay, not super...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted to get some clam chowder and I had a place in mind, but due to parking, we decided to stay in the area since we just came out of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. So as we wandered, we came upon...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were seated pretty quickly as we arrived before the lunch rush. However, it took over 20 minutes just for someone to take our drink and food order. There were 6 servers in the area and I even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of weeks ago my boyfriend and I were in Monterey celebrating our 1-year anniversary. After browsing Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf we decided to have our anniversary dinner at The Fish...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing hopping was my wallet! Their customer service was good. Waiter was very attentive. Food was alright. The presentation looked delicious, however the taste was bland. The only good thing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a day looking at all the sea life and especially the shell fish we had a craving for some seafood :) Sounds kinda messed up but what can i say haha. One of the foods we had to have and thought...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had lunch here with a great view of the ocean and people playing in the sand below. We ate on the side covered patio area. The chowder was wonderful and they gave us samples of different menu...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The crab cakes were amazing- dungeness crab cake breaded and grilled, served with mango chili sauce and red pepper aioli. mmmm...the sauce....Just thinking about it makes my mouth water all over...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever we're in town, we absolutely come to The Fish Hopper for their awesome clam chowder. I think the menu says it's award winning or whatever, but all I know it's one of the best and of my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I should have known coming in here was a mistake. It's a complete tourist trap in a busy tourist area. It gets 2 stars because (1) the location is fantastic and (2) the service was solid. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We came here with our family of five.First impression: Beautiful view. Wow. Waiter: I thought he was the bustboy and acted like one without any training of fine dining service.Took 20 minutes to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My past trips to the fish hopper were rather good, however the last time i visited will make me never eat there again. Everything was fine until my son asked me what was in his fish and chips. He can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped by for lunch at 3:00 after visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The decor is above average, we sat outside to take in the beautiful view. We ordered the chef sample, clam chowder in the bread...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were so hungry so we came here for dinner. As you walk in you'll notice the display of specials. Everything looked so good. There were great views of the bay. We were 1st greeted by Chris. He took...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there's a huge difference in dining apart from the east coast....west coast is hella prettier, beautiful waters and clear view.....jersey is just nasty b/c all dining locations are next to processing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicious curb side clam chowder sourdough bread bowls! for a good price too! my boyfriend and i have yet to dine inside however. we will soon! :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were staying on Cannery Row and walked over to the Fish Hopper for lunch. We waited for a table on the rail, looking over the water. The view was great. Unfortunately, the service did not live up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We ate dinner twice here while in Monterey. The manager was friendly and the food was excellent. This is a busy place, but the waitera seemed to keep up with everything and even got us some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a few friends because they were raving about the clam chowder. So out of boredom one day we drove an hour and a half just to go eat clam chowder. Turns out it was well worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsI was very excited to eat here because the last time I was here, it was 3 or 4 years ago. I remembered this place had an awesome view and awesome food!So last Saturday, my friend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place knows how to churn out the business - ocean views, large wait staff, seafood that people come here, and a good wine list.I've been here twice and the sand dabs are consistently one of their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I decided to check this place out with a bit of caution. Why? It's in the heart of Cannery Row and touristy places sometimes have the hype but no good food to back it up.We waited a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
$5.00 for 8 ounces of clam chowder now?Thats not helping the economy!It used to be $7 for a huge styrofoam cup full of it.I shoulda saved my money and went to Taco Bell.At least I could have gotten 5...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
100th review! [oh whaaat? :D]because this is such a milestone event, i figured it warranted a special place... like this one! the boy took me out on a monterey trip as part of our first date a long...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here over the weekend with my girlfriend after a visit to the aquarium. Go figure, a trip to the aquarium puts me in the mood for seafood. =POriginally I had wanted to get either fish and chips...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
actually, the first time i went here was because i was walking around Cannery row, and needed to go to the bathroom. i casually walked into the restaurant and grabbed a sample of clam chowder (which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We are always satisfied with this restaurant. We take out of town guests here, and we go on our own as well. You can't beat the location with beautiful views looking out over the ocean. The staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love The Fish Hopper (and it's counterpart, The Old Fisherman's Grotto). It's one of my favorite seafood restaurants in Monterey. I always take family when they're in town for a visit and no one's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good restaurant if you want to eat semi-fancy. You can dress up and dress down. Portions are large when it comes to steak, crab, and lobster. Fun place to eat with your friends and still bring the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating at the Fish hopper for years and I've never had a bad experience. I don't know what people are talking about when they say that the place is expensive. What do expect to pay for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite rating - 3.5 stars. BF and I were lured in by free samples of the clam chowder. Such a good/yummy marketing strategy. Gorgeous Saturday in Monterey, so we requested to sit outside....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay... so.... the boy finally made an honest woman of me on Sunday and we headed to CA for our honeymoon. We arrived in Monterey today and saw this place and thought we'd give it a try. I'm so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place was bustling on a Thursday evening. Our wait for a table was around 10 minutes. I was very pleased with the mahi mahi--it was delicious and flakey, not firm and undercooked like I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was ok, terrible service. Over priced, waiters are no where to be found.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had almost every single clam chowder available on Cannery Row and at Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf. SF's Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 too for that matter. But Fish Hopper's clam chowder is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Preface: Did NOT actually have a sit-down meal. I was here with the b-friend, just walking around, you know...being a tourist and what not. The Fish Hopper was giving out free samples of their clam...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mom picked this place and because it seemed touristy, I really did not want to like it~but I did!We strolled right in and had a table overlooking the water in minutes. Saw a seal and lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Fish Hopper recently with my wife and infant. My baby was asleep in her stroller at the time. Long story short, they refused to seat us with our stroller, and insisted that we take the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Their early bird special is very deceiving. I had my nieces with me, 6 and 14 years old so I wasn't looking for an excessively expensive meal but I was looking for a nice place. Most of their dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The clam chowder is excellent and so are there specialty drinks. I had some drink with coconut and rum which was very good. Kind of reminded me of my favorite hang out in L.A., Tiki Ti. The scallops...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not one that seeks out seafood restaurants, but when in Monterey.... So to be honest I was actually looking for anything with bread and water with a view.The Fish Hopper outdoor dining gives the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best calamari I've ever had! However, it is not for the money challenged individual. Expect to pay more than $16 per dish. So enjoy your food and the view; you'll soon forget how expensive the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and a friend came to this restaurant after a morning at the aquarium so we were starving- which is probably why I think the food was amazing. We had an appetizer sampler platter and some fish and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good coconut shrimp, the clam chowder is what brought us in though, there was a nice lady handing out samples. AMAZING! Wonderful sitting along the water and all the beautiful scenery of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prime rib and shrimp scampi is what I had. The shrimp was good in size and perfectly seasoned. Prime rib had so much flavor and cook to perfection. The best part was the fat surrounding it. So...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend from Monterey suggested that "a bowl of Clam Chowder from The Fish Hopper is a must." And he was correct! It was a great way to start my meal. Definitely in my top two clam chowders ever. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium with my sweetie, we got hungry and decided to venture around Cannery Row. What drew us in after walking around trying samples of food was the clam chowder....
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow- What a great dinner! I was not expecting such a great experience- I figured it was a tourist trap restaurant since its on cannery row next to the aquarium. But, I was pleasantly surprised. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great! we were originally going to go to schooner's but realized we were under dressed and the menu looked too fancy for us so we walked along the pier for awhile in search of other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner on a weekend. The seating area is plentiful and the wait staff are friendly. Requested for an outside seat next to a window and got a nice view of the bay . Highly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like others I expected it to be an overpriced, not so hot tourist trap restaurant. But it was awesome! I had actually read about it a little on yelp before going... but I was still skeptical until I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Me and a friend came in after seeing they were doing a "local's special prix-fix menu" and wanted to see if it was worth it. On our way in we were given a coupon for the standard free appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a crowded weekend we made our way here, 5 of us. After a short wait for a booth with a view we were seated by a friendly host and then greeted by our charming waiter.I ordered the chicken casear....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is has really good seafood for a somewhat premium price. But if you have the extra cash to treat yourself to some really good seafood you should give this place a shot!You can eat casual or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After working up an appetite at Monterey Aquarium, from walking around and viewing the crustaceans, we were starving. A short walk down Cannery row and we happened across this restaurant. Lured by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While a little pricey, this turned out to be a great choice. Don't be concerned if you see tour groups going in, this restaurant is huge. If you walk to the entrance to check out the menu, be sure...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were very happy that we tried the Fish Hopper. The Monterey Seafood Pasta is pretty good, with a lovely helping of varied seafood and linguine. The clam chowder is delicious and one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I ate here on vacation. We ate lunch here and were so impressed, we had dinner here, the same night. Each time we sat with a spectacular ocean view. I got Opaca paca, a Hawaiian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their clam chowder is soooo delicious! Very thick and creamy with huge chunks of clams. I'm kind of torn between the clam chowder at Fish Hopper and at Old Fisherman's Grotto. I think the clam...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, have to agree with others, it's the best cup of clam chowder I've every had. Creamy, tasty, just the right balance of clams to veggies...I had to stop from licking out the cup. We went...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The girlfriend and I were looking for a place to escape the cold over Memorial Day weekend and grab a drink with an ocean view. We figured this place was as good as any.I orded my usual beer, and was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would first like to say, I liked the food. But that is not why I just signed up for a Yelp and am writing this review. On Sunday, June 6th 2009, my boyfriend and I, along with a couple friends,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my very first Yelp review, I will review my new favorite restaurant...The Fish Hopper in Monterey, CA. The first time I was here, my boyfriend's parents invited me and boy was it delicious! Once...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here to try out their calm chowder... it was worth it! In my opinion, it was far better than any calm chowder i've tried in San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf!!! Until i find somewhere...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were just here for Memorial Weekend, and didn't quite make it to San Francisco as we were planning to. We decided to go to Monterey instead. And we fell in love with this city...so beautiful and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry i ate here twice and the food is not all that! BLAH!! This place gets good reviews and referrals. If you ask around they will refer you to Fish Hopper...it's not that great. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In search of a place to eat in Monterey, my bf and I decided to turn to yelp for some help. Fish hopper was amongst the first on the list. We walked by the place and saw that they had sample clam...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love the clam chowder....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, I can't believe this place got such good reviews. Seriously?!! 4 stars?!! I came here with a party of 10 people and we came here only because of the delicious clam chowder sample we got outside....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday here..My boyfriend planned a little surprise day for me in Monterey.. On the way to Monterey he had our friends write out " I [heart] LV. From Mark" on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a group and didn't have to pay for my meal. Regardless, someone had to pay for it and I think the food should have been better for the price. Service was fine. No problems there.We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After being teased with a sample of clam chowder, we decided to sit down for dinner here at the Fish Hopper. The food is overpriced, as expected for Cannery Row, but the clam chowder was definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good service, but the best part of The Fish Hopper are the views. They are beyond awesome! Nothing is quite like eating an early lunch looking at the ocean. Go for the fried stuff and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, I've had better, I was not impressed. It was very expensive and definitely did not live up to the price.We were with a large group, so I was able to taste a number of things they offered off their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being that my family had just thrown up everything we ate in the past two weeks, whale watching at the wharf, this was the good place to regain our strength! While walking, I found a coupon book...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the past 3 years I've been visiting the Fish Hopper for my birthday lunches. I live in San Jose which isn't far but also not close to just drive down for lunch...but sometimes on a whim, my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As you enter, you see dishes presented. Those aren't fake. That's how the real food looks.The food here is brilliant. I've been here quite a few times and I know what I'm talking about when I say that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall the food and service was OK, nothing special.- I called ahead for a reservation for 7 people and asked for a window seat, got it. It was perfect- The service was spotty. I asked for the local...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped by here on Friday night... I had family here from San Diego for my nephews graduation from the Naval Academy. So we made reservations for dinner. We had the calamari to start with not bad...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent food and service!!! We sat by the window and the whole ambiance was perfect. Me and the bf were greeted by an awesome host with full of energy..HUGO you're the best!!! anyway, i ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't forget to ask for early bird specials when you came for lunch. It's only $14.95 and you get an entree plus clam chowder or salad, but they didn't give the menu to us until we asked for it!The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so perfect! It's located right next to the Monterey Bay Aquarium so it's convenient to stop at on the way in or out. The service is great, the food is excellent, & it's located in such...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The good:-Awesome clam chowder. I'm not a big fan of clam chowder, but I really enjoyed it.-The views were fantastic...we came at about noon for lunch and were promptly seated outside on the heated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Service was very friendly, but the food is incredibly over-priced and mediocre at best. The chowder is pretty good, but avoid the entrees. We cam here because it was quick and easy - should've gone to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Fish Hopper on Cannery Row has a cart outside with chowder samples - pretty darn good chowder. The nice chowder server talked us in to having lunch here. I splurged and had the filet. Cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I usually go here whenever I make a trip to Monterey. Their clam chowder is the best I ever had. Seafood is pricey, but worth the money. I could never pass good seafood when I am in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE having lunch here everytime I come to Monterey. We always sit up against the windows, right over the water. Clam chowder is YUMMY, and the dungeness crab and portabella sandwich is my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I come down from San Ramon to the Monterey / Carmel area at least 6-7 times a year for a nice day trip.Fish Hopper clam chowder is a must visit every time!The views from the window seats...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came out to Monterey for the first sunshine weekend in March.. it had been raining for 3 wks straight and all of us were itching to get out and see sun/sand and beautiful views. We always make it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mMmMmm gOOD! The best "OPF" spot in town, good for you if you know what that stands for! haha This place would get all five stars if the service was a tad better than average, sometimes you're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cont. on the Bargetto Winery Review... So we ended up at The Fish Hopper because the gentleman at Bargetto's gave us a card that offered a free corking of their wine and a free appetizer of chef's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here every time I go to the aquarium. Great food and great view.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place, right on the water on the wharf. I think I liked the ambiance more than anything. This reminds me of Seattle's Pier. The chandeliers each have an octopus, the floors are rustic...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place. I'd give it a 3.5. The calamari was great, and free. Bread was just disappointing after having a baguette at the french bakery earlier. Our table was over the ocean and we had a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were here on a Saturday for a late lunch/early dinner with a party of 8 and there was absolutely no wait at 5:00 pm. We had a table with a spectacular view. Actually, most tables had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Monterey. I love my fiancee's beautiful face. I loved my Macadamia Halibut.All three at the same time on a sunny day watching the beautiful Pacific Ocean dance along the rocks...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just visited this place for Valentine's Day with my girlfriend, and we enjoyed a nice dinner here. The only thing is that the food is way overpriced, but that kinda thing is what you would expect at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy clam chowder in a bread bowl. It was already 9:30pm, but we still sat on the pier since they had electric heaters. They had a 25% off wine bottle special too.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Skip Bubba Gump and c'mon over to The Fish Hopper!After learning about the freaking 1 -1.5 hr. wait at the Bubba Gump (lunch time, Labor day weekend-- beautiful sunny skies), our empty stomachs said...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to be honest, I don't eat seafood, so why review this place right? Well, this is for all those other non-seafood eaters out there. I had a chicken dish that was ok. However, the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best clam chowder with a spectacular panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. What else can you ask for.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always just get the clam chowder out front on the pier and watch the waves crash on the rocks below. The best clam chowder out there!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I came in to try the chowder and a couple bloody mary's. On a scale of 1 - 10, I give their chowder a 7, and I have to say it was actually the best of all we tried in Carmel/Monterey. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent chowder! The bread bowl was a waste of money though. Next time I'd opt for the chowder in a bowl and forget the bread bowl.Sourdough rolls were good, better than the sorry sourdough bread...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only good things about this place were that we were sitting just next to the sea, having a wonderful view, and the clam chowder was great!Otherwise our plates were pretty bland, the waiter forgot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YAY for Fish Hopper! I came here after going to the Aquarium with my bestie. It's so interesting to go eat what i've been wandering around looking at all day. We shared one of their monster luau...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today I satisfied my clam chowder craving and can say with confidence that they have nailed their chowder recipe! It arrived at the table in this very cool shell-shaped bowl and two spoons, with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many options in the menu, nice view, good food. Recommended
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Best clam chowder?! Nope, try a few blocks down. The food here is average and you are really just paying for the view.Good staff.Vivolo Chowder House is much better.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey but the experience you get is totally worth it! I ordered the macadamia-crusted halibut and it was heavenly. Our server was attentive but not overbearing. This is definitely a great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best seafood restaurants I've been to at a reasonable price!! I had their lobster risotto special and it was amazing!! The service was also impeccable! Our server was very nice, quick, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
they get you with crappy food on cannery row...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't really care for the Fish Hopper... I ordered the clam chowder, which was good. But I also ordered the California seafood salad which, according to the menu, has seared tuna, avocado, tomato,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Fish Crapper, oops I mean, Hopper has the distinction of being one of the worst meals I have ever had the mispleasure of experiencing along with The Hitching Post II also on this trip to CA. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great. Chowder is good. I had the Prawn Trio platter with these crab meat stuffed prawns. They were awesome. The Macadamia hallibut is the best I've had here with this fruity type...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually only come here for the delicious chowder, but sometimes I'll eat an early lunch here with a few people. I've never had any problems before, but I do think many of the items are overpriced...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's touristy. Yes, it's not a cheap place.If you're in the area and you want to spend a nice dime on going out to eat, this place isn't half bad. Seriously for serious.If you're on a date, go...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was such a nice, sunny, and cool November afternoon. I think that may have helped bumped this review up to a 5.My two friends and I asked to sit outside because it was such a beautiful view. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only good thing about this restaurant is the location. Its right along the shore of cannery row. You can sit right on the water and enjoy the scenery, but you can also see the el torito hanging...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the Fish Hopper for my boyfriend's 39th birthday dinner. It was a crapshoot and I was REALLY hoping it was going to be worth the visit. It was! The fish is delicious, the presentation...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would rate the quality of the seafood here as average, though the openness and oceanfront location of the Fish Hopper is truly wonderful.What brings me back to the Fish Hopper time and time again is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In spite of the touristy cheese (nothing very overt, but it just had that "feel" to it), I was very happy with my meal, as were those with me. I honestly didn't expect the food to be as good as it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go. Wife and I tried it out after going to the aquarium.Went there a second time with my brother in law and mother in law.We all love it.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, fantastic location, great ambiance, wonderful service, this place meets our expectations. We have been here at least three times. It seems every time we are in Monterey, we have dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit the price was too pricey for what we ordered, my brother and I just ordered 3 drinks and two appetizers cost 65$, not priceless!! though window view had great views. I could have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Based on some of the reviews about this place being overpriced and a tourist trap, I ended up eating here for lunch two weekends ago. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed my meal! We sat out on the patio...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard so many awful stories about this place. But the touristy times I ended up there because of other people's mistakes I ate an okay, acceptable tourist area meal for way too much money in a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So, my best friend and I decided we wanted to eat oysters and delicious crab...she came all the way from the NJ state. We sit down, order a bottle of wine and order oysters. The guy that was serving...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok... My first admission is the fact that I'm reviewing this place 4 years after my last visit. I was inspired by two close friends of mine who came back during their trip to Monterey last week....
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wandering around Cannery Row, looking to eat somewhere that doesn't have the downfalls of most tourist traps (expensive/bad quality) - equipped with portable Yelp we settled on this one, and it didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The new husband and I stopped here on our way back to our hotel from the Monterey Bay Aquarium; we were pretty hungry and were craving fish. The wait time was about 10-15min, which wasn't bad. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. The clam chowder was superb and the crab was good. The place is located by the ocean side. Nice view..great food.. can't get better than this.
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Decided on this place for the ocean views people raved about on yelp... So I planned ahead and 2 weeks prior to our 1 year anniversary trip, made ocean view reservations for 7 on a Sunday. Got there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great view. we sat by the indoor glass deck so it was nice. i ordered the risotto which i really didnt like, that was a mistake but i tasted everyone else's food and it was better than mine!!! so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The truth is this is a 2 star restaurant, but they have a fabulous, soothing view with the occasional sea lion, so I bumped them up a notch. The scallops were ok, the crab was fair and the shrimp was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yuck! The food is below average and the service is even worse. The last time I was there (with a party of 10) I had to pour our table's refills (Iced Tea), and bus our table because our entrees came...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came over here during the weekend. And yeah I'm aware that it is a tourist trap, but I figure why not. I think the only beneficial thing is the view that you get while sitting down, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When you think of Montery you think of a warm, soothing clam chowder bowl. Well if you are looking for that do not come here with that in mind. My chowder was cold and tasted like it was drenched in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend was in town from NJ and I really wanted to show her around Monterey and Carmel. We were driving around and wanted a snack so we decided to give this place a try. Big tourist trap with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I stayed at the Intercontinental-Clement Hotel down a few and we went here for our "Anniversary Dinner". I honestly wasn't expecting much as it is right next door to Bubba Gumps - But...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in Monterey and crave some delicious crab...go to The Fish Hopper! I had a half dozen oysters on a half shell and the half pound dungeness crab entree.The Bomb. No joke.Not to mention the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here during Labor Day weekend. It was more expensive than their sister restaurant Old Fisherman's Grotto on Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey.Food - ok. Big portion. Free bread was served cold. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were looking for lunch without having to venture too far form the Acquarium on a hot day, and this place seemed to fit the bill. Frankly, I had low expecations based on experience with this type...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 just for the clam chowder. Creamy, hot, clam goodness and when you order a bowl its more like a VAT of clam chowder. Thanks to the previous reviews I had enough sense to SHARE an entree (they were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a romantic restaurant The Fish Hopper is! My fiance and I ate here for lunch on our anniversary and we were both very pleased with our dining experience. We got a seat right next to a large...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to have brunch!Our table was outside, overlooking the ocean. Service was great. Food was even GREATER, especially, devouring their ahi tuna and deep fried calamari. It was fresher than...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were in Carmel for one night and decided to go to Monterrey for the day. I read in the restaurant guide book that Fish Hopper was one of the places to go eat. Good food. maybe I had ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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My husband and I thoroughly enjoy this restaurant when we have the privilege of visiting Monterey. It has a classy and romantic atmosphere that we take full advantage of for a mini-vacation date night. We're...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good Seafood and atmosphere. My Girlfriend and I went here and we were both blown away. The clam chowder is probably the best in town. Its thick, creamy, and has good size chunks of potato and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soo a couple of people from work suggested that I come here. I was told to try the calamari and clam chowder and also try to get a outside deck table. And I did just that. I got a table with beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went late at night, got served promptly since it was quiet. Server was nice and talkative. Food was incredible, nicest prawns I've ever had with their coconut coating. Beef was well presented and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time me and my boyfriend get a chance to come to Monterey we have dinner here..i love the pineapple drink, when they make a good alcoholic drink and put it in a whole pineapple...dinner on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't realize The Fisherman's Grotto and the The Fish Hopper were part of the same family until after we ate at both restaurants. I would say that there was a night and day difference. Or maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had our lunch here. Initially we're trying to go to Monterey Fish House, but they open around 5pm. It's very crowded at Fish hopper. We got our seat next to the window, where we can enjoy the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Free samples of clam chowder at the door.1. bread bowl was good for a cold day.2. Seafood pasta had wholesome quanity of seafood in it.3. Bread isnt warm. 4. great view of the ocean5. service took a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They lured us in with an older fellow at the door, yelling "free clam chowder" samples. We tried some and were hooked. The clam chowder was amazing (though I'm sure all the shops in the area had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zomg, my favorite resturant. Ever. It's so fresh, though the bread doesnt come warm, everything is made so flavorful. Sort of expensive, but well worth it. Service kind of slow.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some odd reason, everytime I go to Monterey I go to Fish Hopper. Absolutely love their clam chowder! I would have about 2 samples outside the restaurant before going in! The food has never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had actually been planning on eating here since the LAST time we were in Monterey and ate at the horrible Bubba Gumps (it USED to be delicious... WHAT HAPPENED?).. Then we got a free appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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This nicely located restaurant will always have excellent views of the Bay! The food is exceptional! The wine list is superb! I would only bring children here for lunch so as not to disturb those on an evening...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stumbled across this busy restaurant as we came back from our Whale watching excursion in Monetery. The fresh sea breeze got our adventurous tummys grumbling. They were spooning out samples of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the clam chowder was fabulous here. i'm incredibly picky with my clam chowder too, since my family lives in boston, i've had all kinds of clam chowder, and i know exactly what i like. and the fish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The clam chowder is everything it's hyped up to be - the most delicious chowder I've ever had. The views from this place are spectacular; our party was seated at an elevated booth with a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow I don't remember the last time I was here but this place was happening (I'm guessing mostly tourists but still it was pretty full tonight) . Fun and spacious atmosphere on the Pacific Ocean. Sic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was not terribly impressed with this place. We went there for lunch. The fish and chips were okay but definitely not justified for a $20 plate. Also there was barely anyone in the restaurant and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a spontaneous visit to this place after amassing a huge craving for dessert. Nestle Toll House Cafe situated down the street just didn't do it for me. The cookies looked fine and I'm sure...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I still can't get over how amazing this place is. Really. So maybe some reviews had a bad day, it can happen, but if you're a clam chowder fan and have money to cash out for a day, go here, it's worth...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars!but...not everything is perfect!The view is absolutely amazing!At first I thought it would be one of those "great view" restaurants but overpriced shotty food.Not shotty watsoever!I sat right...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I Yelp'd the restaurants in the area for a fun family lunch and landed on the Fish Hopper as our destination. Sadly, when we got there at 1130am things didn't start well. There weren't many people,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was a bit skeptical to go here because it's in such a touristy area, but this guy was standing outside handing out samples of their "award winning" clam chowder and that stuff was gooood. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a grilled artichoke that was not nearly as good as the only other one I'd ever had before (I know, I've lived a very sheltered life), but that was my only complaint. We went for lunch and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was really awesome! My boyfriend got the fish and chips, I got the macadamia crusted halibut w/ sweet potatoes. Both were delicious, yet neither were why we thought this place was awesome....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great location!The rest sucked. For an appetizer, we ordered the half dozen fresh oysters and a steamed clams and mussels dish. The clams and mussels were way too salty, and the oysters just seemed a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has hands down some of the best clam chowder I've ever had. The view is great when you're seated at the little tables by the window, which my boyfriend and I always manage to get, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overpriced and underwhelming.There is musak! Enough said, really, but I'll continue: the food is mediocre. For 30 dollars, you should be getting much, much more. Any of the crappy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very good clam chowder.nice view.service is attentive. glasses always full.tasty calamari.fresh seafood, well plated, tasty and moderately to a little bit overpriced for a restaurant in cannery row....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We started a new tradition by ending our trips to Northern California here with a lovely lunch on the patio. It's so relaxing, the atmosphere cannot be matched. The food -- we'll don't bother going...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
San Francisco Vacation: Monterey Leg Lunch StopSo this really looked and felt like a tourist restaurant, but wow. The views are spectacular, and the food is quite good. They also have novelty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Macademia Crusted Halibut was really good. Tried their mango mohito but it was too minty but they did use real mangos to flavor the drink which was nice. Calamari was yumm, but its pretty much the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best clam chowder I ever had......... The view is so fantastic if you seat by the windows... I can't wait to go back...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I thought this restaurant would be super touristy because of the location, but I think it is actually one of the better restaurants on Cannery Row. Why? We arrived for lunch, were promptly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my way back to LosAngeles from San Francisco, we decided to check out the Monterey Aquarium. So we decided to eat before we head in. We walked around for couple of minutes and we find this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had read about this restaurant on Yelp so I wanted to try it when we took a ride down the coast this week. We were seated as soon as we arrived even though there were people everywhere it seemed....
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We popped in for lunch one afternoon while in town.... a little pricey for what you get but the food was good. I had the halibut with mashed potatoes and my hubby had a sandwich. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and me thought this was going to be a tourist trap and some will probably think it is because of their prices but we don't! Go park in that little private spot a couple of blocks away for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry about the previous reviewer who got bad service. We went there on the 15th of May. It is one of our usual haunts when we come to Monterey because it is the best clam chowder outside of San...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only come here to eat the clam chowder or the fish and chips, so I can only recommend these two dishes. If it's not too cold, try eating outside on the patio (they have heaters), the view is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The WORST customer service ever!!!!Today is my anniversary with my hubby. We came in at 5pm for an early dinner. We were seated fast by the friendly hostess. We waited for about 10 mins, and NO...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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I have gone to the Fish Hopper many times over the years. I just recently took my family on 05/10/08. The prices have gone way up, and the food is not like it use to be. Plates here average 20-40 dollars,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
delicious clam chowder...a bit on the sweet side for me, otherwise it would have been my favorite, but bf loved it and said it tasted better than old fisherman's grotto because it was creamier. they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's tourist central - but every time I've ever eaten here (this week's visit was probably around the fifth time in my life), the food has been good.The view is great from pretty much any table,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They were giving away free samples of their clam chowder outside the restaurant and that hooked us in. We had lunch here and we ordered their famous clam chowder. The clam chowder, accompanying...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, why is this rated so highly? The view is a 10, but the food is overpriced and poorly cooked. The facilities are dated looking. You have to walk through the bar to get to the hostess...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was quite delicious!I was super hungry by the time my boyfriend and I got to Monterey, so this was the first place my eyes narrowed in on.There was a guy out front serving samples of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this place!!!! It's GREAT when the weather is nice enough that you can sit out on the deck overlooking the bay and really romantic at night if you get a window seat. Ive eaten here many...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've read all the reviews, and have come to the conclusion, that because I'm in the minority with my low opinion, a bunch of you clam chowder slurping fools are going to come after me.I received a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place overall. Plenty of delicious dishes and the restaurant is located at the edge of a pier so the view was very nice. The first few times I came here the drinks were top of the line, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had one of the best meals of my life at The Fish Hopper. The food was simply AMAZING. We were a group of 4 and we all ordered entrees from the specials, and although it was a little pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times. Always good, particularly when you order food!I say that because I've been here before for just shakes and clam chowder. Shouldn't say "just," though, since their clam chowder...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is an expensive seafood restaurant., but then again aren't a lot of seafood expensive? for starters, they gave us free bread that looked like boobs haha. you can see the pictures i posted up. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very decent place to dine late at night. We ended up sitting by the window overlooking the beach and ocean at night. A fireplace was lit in the middle of the room. i must say this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After our drive down from SF and our disappointing time at the aquarium, we stopped in here for an afternoon libation.We found it in the form of The Bucket of Fire (2 person minimum as indicated on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The boy and I came here for a romantic Valentine's Day weekend and it was perfect! I had never been here before ( or yelped it for that matter) so we gave it a shot.First off the view is beautiful....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful views. Get a booth facing the windows and you won't be sorry. Generally good food, but can be a bit pricey and a long wait if you hit it just right. Very long waits during the "tourist"...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We visited last night for dinner. The ocean was crashing right under our table, definitely a nice atmosphere. We started off with a marinated artichoke. UNBELIEVABLE! I could eat this thing every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful views right on the beach of Monterey Bay, one can't go wrong when visiting Fish Hopper. Of course being a creature of habit and routine there is basically two dishes I order from here which...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place for seafood. Great location next to the bay, with great views.Had seabass crusted with crab. Very tasty. Had the appetizer sampler which was also very tastey.Only thing is is it slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We hadn't been to Monterey before and were just looking to relax and not make any concrete plans. We saw an ad for Fish Hopper in a brochure that our hotel gave us and decided to give them a shot....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a fantastic experience here...cannery row is a lot like pier 39/fisherman's wharf but in Monterey, so thats definitely the feel here...but as a tourist, we had a delightful time. Seeking a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of place I might avoid here in San Francisco, but sometimes you have to embrace being a tourist. We stopped in here for an afternoon snack on a recent weekend in Monterey. They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here 2 days after I got married; so I already had some really warm-fuzzy feelings amped up. This place did not squelch them at all.I ended up ordering a cup of clam chowder (Freaking awesome!)....
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently we should've tried the clam chowder. I had a good dining experience here. Yes, the prices are very high, but sometimes you also just have to order and share the right dishes.We got sesame...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
just went here for my mom's birthday.- prices are high. wouldn't reccomend if you're on a strict budget. not everything, but some things are a bit pricy.- food is pretty good. nothing that really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate at this place because it was one of the first places we came across- not the best way to choose a restaurant when there are so many great options in Monterey- but that's how it happened. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in years but the most memorable thing about this place is the clam chowder in the bread bowl and that alone is deserving of my 5 stars. I am so due a visit!
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite local spots. The location is great. It is located near many shops and small pubs. The service is very fast and the employees are polite. Majority of the seats have a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fam, Cal and I visit the aquarium several times a year because my sister is a member. Whenever we go, we have to make a stop at the Carmel beach and at The Fish Hopper. They have the creamiest...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the more popular places on Cannery Row, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I live outside the area, so I don't eat here often... but, the few times that I have, it's been pretty good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is a bit outside my normal budget for lunch, so i'm glad that someone else payed for it. i had one of the specials. it was rare sesame covered tuna and coconut shrimp salad. the salad...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really wish there were 1/2 stars here. I give them 3.5 stars.First of all you are in Monterey at Cannery Row which should translate to everyone that it is a tourist spot and everything costs more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some restaurants you are there for the view, and this is one of them.After visiting the aquarium, we decided to come by this restaurant since it was very close and has a good view to see the sea lions...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For lunch, I had ordered the Caesar Salad and my husband ordered the Fish and Chips. I thought the Caesar Salad was kind of bland and the Fish and Chip was crispy. Service was good.It was nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Walking by at night time, hungry, we decided to try this restaurant. We were promptly seated at a table with a view (well, most of them have a view). The place is nice looking and the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just couldnt make up my mind where to go for lunch and The Fish Hopper was the last place I came before I couldnt walk any further. I'll be honest, it was their chowder that lured me in. I couldnt...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had excellent service and were pleased with the menu selection. It's pricey, but you have the choice of a view of the bay (which as a visitor I appreciated), so I'm not complaining too much. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best clam chowder in the world. I do not like clam chowder from anywhere else. It is a tourist trap so you may want to steer clear during the weekends, but the chowder is worth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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It has wonderful food and the clam chowder is my favorite. Great scenery and place too. I will go back again but it was OK. I am not very fond of it. This is my opinion so you may have a different one!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Normally you would up star the place for the view, except there are 20 places up and down cannery row with the same view. They all hang over water, they all let you look down on the sea animals and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As Toro E pointed out, this was quite a disappointment considering the fact that it had great views! I just bought a cup of their seafood cocktails to try, mind you, it wasn't cheap, $7 for a tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Supposed to have the best clam chowder in the area. It was good. Had the bread bowl. It's got a bit of garlic.This place seems like any neighborhood seafood restaurant. Dishes aren't too fancy. But...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I decided that all of the activity outside of this place had to indicate a seal of approval. The seating outside on the porch was worth the choice, but ack! our waitress scared me. I had barely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here for my Fiance's birthday 6/19/07. I guess it makes a difference if you're there on a weekday vs. weekend. The service was fast and excellent. Orders came out to perfection. The clam...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I have to give this a 1 star because like most of you who have been there & probably never knew that this happened to them.......they scam tourists (at least one employee that I know of). Yes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
That sign of theirs just grabs your attention the moment you're at the corner of Cannery Row and Prescott even if you only mean to look at that great Monterey Bay view. It must have been a year since...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have the best clam chowder. When I visited northern california (i'm from socal), i stayed in milpitas and made the drive down to monterey for the aquarium, and ended up going to the fish hopper...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for the view and atmosphere0 Star for foodWhen I am on a trip, I sometimes enjoy the feel of being a tourist, because it reminds me that I am on a vacation. The Fish Hopper ensures that you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here once when my bf and I were having a mini vacation. Lovely view. We got the fried calamari and other seafood dishes were pretty good, including the dessert. The only gripe was that the clam...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here after an afternoon at the Aquarium on 4/21/07. I think the best thing about this place is the view. We were there before the sun went down and we could see all kinds of marine mammal...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came down here with the girlfriend on my birthday for lunch. Hung-over to all hell from the night before, but I was starving. Sat down at a nice table on the deck over looking the bay. It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We eat at the Fish Hopper every time we visit the aquarium. The tradition started when my son was a habit-loving 3-year-old and has stuck. The kids menu is huge and even has some healthy options....
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am surprised to see the mixed reviews for this restaurant.I loved this restaurant, great chowda, great seafood, great bread. expensive- but service was top notch for my visit. Yes it is in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had no idea what we wanted to eat for lunch. We passed by this restaurant and it said it has award winning clam chowder so we decided to give it a shot. The clam chowder was not bad, but the rest...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on Saturday, first time ever... we couldn't figure out where we wanted to eat and the bf wanted seafood so we ended up here as to avoid the fake forrest gump... They had a little table set...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had lunch there yesterday because I did not know Fish House closed for lunch on Sunday :(. The service was great and our waiter was very nice and patient because we took a bit longer on deciding...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
View is excellent pretty much for most of the tables. Fuzzy Sea Otters, Kayakers and a few Scuba Divers roam the flowy waters of Monterey Bay.Food is pretty decent, i have had a random problem here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The view was beautiful. The clam chowder was excellent. The bartender was very friendly.It went downhill quickly. Our waiter was very hurried from the start. I ordered the Prime Rib and Prawns. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambience is nice. The food just didn't fit well with my stomache. Maybe b/c I'm not use to eating such huge portions. I felt like everything was too rich and fattening. I ordered the hazel nut...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a great dining experience. The waiter was friendly, fast, and very nice...Although it started to not become so great of a dining experience when my fiance started to get an allergic reaction...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good spot for the 40 somethings on vacation. Fresh and good seafood and down close to Sly McFlys and other Row "hot spots".
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is pretty good.. depending on what you order.. the drinks are fairly generous and the view is awesome! I've been there on regular occasions and had a great dinner and overall experience.. and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The view from the back patio area is so nice. It was like we were eating on top of the water. I was tricked by their "tropical drinks" because I ordered a drink in a coconut, and it was in a cermaic...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best clam chowder I have ever had! It has been quite a while since I have been here, but I still remember it's better than any of the chowders that I have had in SF!! I don't remember what I had for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so it's in a touristy area. but it's actually cooks some good food! we first approached it because how can you say "no" to free samples of clam chowder?? my husband wasn't too thrilled (he's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
get a window seat and have an amazing view of the ocean (you can watch seals, sea otters, and seagulls play in the water) -- in the evenings, it can be very romantic with the beach side view note:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute area. Good place for lunch. I think this place has the best clam chowder that I have ever tasted. Good view. Just some advice....I ordered the sanddabs and they were really fishy, I wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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The great view and even better food is the best thing about the fish hopper. They have the best ocean view and the best appetizers ever. We were so hungry that we just kept ordering. The place was cro...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hopefully when you eat here, you're as lucky as I was with the October weather clear and you can enjoy the casual outside dinning with your wife and in-laws. This pretty much sums up the experience:...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Being stuck in a tourist locale like Cannery Row is a lot like being on a ski montain with only the overpriced burgers in the snack bar for sustenance. The Fish Hopper is one of those places that lures you in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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This is a fun locally owned and operated restaurant located right on Cannery Row. It's right on the Bay so you can look out and enjoy the ocean view during the daytime while you enjoy your meal of aw...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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By day, this place is a lovely place to view the ocean and its wildlife and dine seaside, right on the Bay. By night, this place is a cozy retreat where you can enjoy a romantic dinner by their indoor...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff are attentive and friendly. The food is great and the price is just right. The view is really part of what you pay for. I've been here 4 times and I've always been pleased with the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best clam chowder I ever had. If they served it in a Boudin sourdough bowl, I'd be in Heaven... or clam hell... I don't know.I didn't actually eat in the restaurant, so I can't really comment on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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My husband and I ate at this restaurant on our way through monterey. It looked promising, as the views were amazing and the restaurant was directly on the water. However, the food was far less than impressive....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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What pulled me in was the great lunch display of the specials in the front. The fish looked fresh and the plates were attractively prepared. My boyfriend and I were seated with a great view of the bay and our...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Typical tourist trap. Mediocre food, Great View, and Tourist price. Would have given it 2 star, but the wait staff are quite friendly and attentive...so I am giving them one bonus point.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the view. Fun tourist spot with a bar and all the fried seafood you can eat.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located in a building that once housed a sardine cannery, this waterfront dining spot offers panoramic vistas of the bay from every table. Steamer clams and mussels sauteed with white wine, garlic,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is relatively good but it's the view I would give 4 stars for (food would've been 3). It is situated right on the water and as we sat down, the waves were breaking against the rocks causing a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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My favorite restaurant on Cannery Row! Great seafood, geat staff. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food and service you get. They also sell their clam chowder in cans and ship it anyw...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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Our first meal in Monterey, CA was at the Fish Hopper. Amazing view of the Monterey Bay and the Fisherman's Warf. Great food. Great atmosphere. Heat lamps (a must due to the cool climate). The pr...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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The Fish Hopper is my favorite restaurant on Cannery Row. It's got a great view of the monterey bay. The service is excellent. The food is very very good and extremely well presented. The drink selction is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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This restaurant has two things going for it; really good food with a great view of Monterey Bay. I think every table in the restaurant has a great view of the Bay. The food is a bit overpriced but you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2005
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My husband and I were enjoying a nice weekend in Monterey and decided to try the Fishhopper for dinner. On the way to our table a waiter stepped on my foot making me almost fall over. Instead of stopping to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2004
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located right on the waterfront at cannery row, this elegant steak and seafood restaurant provides a spectacular view of the ocean. along with several specialties of the house that change on a daily basis, the...
wcities.com - user review
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I love this restaurant. Great selection on the kids menu and a good waitstaff! I never had to ask for a soda refill and was offered water as well which I love. We used to hit this place everytime
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