Old Fisherman?s Grotto is a nice little place to have lunch or dinner on Fisherman?s Wharf when you?re in Monterey. They have yummy clam chowder (they offer free samples if you take a walk down the pier) and fresh seafood of course, but they also have steak and pasta. The inside is decorated to look like you are under the sea ? be sure to take a peek at the stairwell in the center of the lower level. If you get a table next to the window, look for harbor seals on the rocks and sea otters in the water in addition to sea birds. If you visit the convention & visitors bureau for the area you can score coupons for a free appetizer there and get a VIP card at the restaurant.
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