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Fishermen's Grotto #9
Opened in 1935 as the first sit down restaurant on San Francisco's world famous Fisherman's Wharf. Started by Mike Geraldi, an immigrant fisherman from Sicily as an avenue to deliver his fresh catch to the local population. Owned and Operated by The Geraldi Family for over 70 years. Features Inside and Outside Dining, views of the Golden Gate, Russian Hill and the Fishing Fleet.
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72 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 72 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(31)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(11)
1 star
(6)
Food
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(40)
- good for groups(29)
- special occasion(23)
- romantic(14)
- kid-friendly(12)
- fit for foodies(11)
Fishermen's Grotto #9 Reviews List
Review 1 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
nice experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good restaurant. Gave me a glimpse of the San Francisco experience"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Did they change chef?
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I rarely give negative feedback but for the price of this restaurant and having been there before I was very disappointed by the decrease in the quality of the food. Really too bad as the location is optimal."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 3 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not Impressed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant has seen better days. Decor was worn, the food was overpriced, and quality was just average. Service was good thought and the servers were helpful."
Dined on 4/28/2013
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Review 4 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyable dinner.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoy the older atmosphere of the Grotto. It's been around a long time and like the old time feel. You do have a view of the water, but not the most scenic. You can see the sun set. Lots of windows for viewing. We've gone in groups of 5 - 9 and were very pleased with our service and the food. We loved the fresh dungeness crab with garlic/olive oil. We'll certainly go back."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 5 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a wonderful time. the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a wonderful time. the cioppino was so delicious and I could hardly finish it. They also have red clam chowder which I like and is rare to find. The bread was delicious and the house wine was great. View and service couldn't be beat. We are locals and enjoyed it immensely."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view
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Review 6 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Highlight was the limoncello
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Highlight was the limoncello cake!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 7 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun dinner with good crab
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fun dinner with good crab dinner and service and one of our favorite wines at a good price. Antoio and Anton were friendly and helpful."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 8 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had dined there 5 times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had dined there 5 times so far this year... and enjoyed all but one disaster evening. Antonio mad it special.. as he had last week, and we will request him in the future."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 9 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was consistent and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was consistent and great. The service was very accomodating I'll be back!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 10 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not very memorable
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The evening began by encountering an absent maitre d'. When he finally did show up, he did not check his system for our reservation. We noticed that he was absent a lot after that, so couples would wander into the dining room on their own and choose their own table. Waiters would then find them without menus or wine lists.
The next person we were faced with was a busboy/man with the nastiest expression on his face, as if he were suffering terribly. He delivered bread with a crust so hard that it hurt to chew. We missed the nice, soft sourdough bread we expected.
Our waiter finally showed up and took our order for a clam chowder and crab dinner. One of us has cioppino and the other a crab louis. Service was slow and the food just OK."
The next person we were faced with was a busboy/man with the nastiest expression on his face, as if he were suffering terribly. He delivered bread with a crust so hard that it hurt to chew. We missed the nice, soft sourdough bread we expected.
Our waiter finally showed up and took our order for a clam chowder and crab dinner. One of us has cioppino and the other a crab louis. Service was slow and the food just OK."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2002
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 11 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Awful, awful!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My bf & I arrived to what appeared to be a deserted restaurant. There were 2 other families & a couple waiting as well. My bf & I are actually both in the restaurant business & I could easily see the OpenTable floor plan & I was the ONLY reservation. Long story short, the host finally arrived & made us wait while the walk-ins were all seated. Um, FYI: Reservations take precedence over walk-ins. 15 minutes later we were seated to discover they had a room in back that was full! Not a good seating strategy. Long story short after FLAGGING down a waiter after 13 minutes of being seated with no drink orders asked, I ordered the combo seafood plate; food was COLD, but sauce on top was hot. Doesn't work like that. Service was spotty. Awful!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 12 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very good food but on a Friday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food but on a Friday night with a 7:30 reservation, we didn't eat until almost 9PM. I can understand a bit of a wait due to larger crowds on Fridays, especially during Lent, but 1.5 hrs? C'mon. Food is fresh and very tatsy, but the service was a bit lacking and the wait for our food was pretty discouraging. With a smaller crowd, on a different night, I might go back.
Decor needs to be updated too. This place is old and drab. If they just pulled up the carpet and did hardwood throughout, it would go a long way."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2009
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Review 13 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went to the street level
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to the street level restaurant versus going to the more elegant surroundings of the upstairs. The restaurant was old and overly painted over with circus like colors. The vinyl bench seats were old with worn depressions and some minor tears. We went on a weekday at noon with plenty of tourists traffic outside. However, the restaurant was practically empty. A captain's jacketed bus person seated us and served our drinks. We had to wait 10 minutes for the server to take our orders (it still wasn't that busy). I wished we knew about the upstairs elegant part beforehand. It had better ambience & not as cheap-looking as downstairs. Anyway, the food was great and the customer service was pleasant, although a bit slow."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2004
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were dining during the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were dining during the sunset time. Beautiful view and great seats next to the window and great food is worth the price. Making reservation was helpful so they had a seat ready for us."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 15 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Having dined here many times,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Having dined here many times, we were surprised that our favorite garlic cracked crab was not very good. It was not up to par when we ate there earlier this year, but phenominally good when we dined there in December. We planned to bring friends there next month, but my wife is weary that it will be good."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
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Review 16 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and service we received
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service we received was great. The restaurant itself needed some serious upgrading,but the view made it all worth it. My family and I plan on going back some day."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 17 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had not been to the Fishermen's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had not been to the Fishermen's Wharf area for years and so had not seen Fishermen's Grotto in a very long time. Three of us went there for dinner on a weekday and I was dismayed to see the restaurant practically deserted. Dismayed because in its heyday, the Grotto was pretty grand and always crowded. As other reviewers have noted, the restaurant is quite dated, looks pretty rundown and could use an major facelift. Even so, I have to say we really enjoyed our dinner. The food was good, but what made our evening was the tremendous service our waiter gave us. He was entertaining but still professional, attentive but not intrusive. I'm not sure i would go again for dinner, but might stop by for lunch."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
This is absolutely a tourist
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is absolutely a tourist trap. The service was almost non-existent. We waited for 15 minutes before someone actually took our order. The crab we ordered wasn't fresh. Will not come back."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2005
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Review 19 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
classic fisherman's wharf
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Total 50's throwback but still looks great with not much wear. It was like stepping back in time! Unfortunately the menu is still in the past and could use a modern update. I had the crab cakes that were good. Not great, just good. The sides consisted of penne pasta alfredo and some very boring and bland steamed vegetable medley. But you don't come here for some new innovative cuisine, you come here because you are a tourist or entertaining tourists. The white and red clam chowders are yummy and they serve San Francisco's signature sour dough bread. If you make a reservation, they'll hook you up with an awesome window seat."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 20 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great location and the crab
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great location and the crab was amazing. The Halibut was a little over cooked however the service was great. I would come back for a special occasion as its a little pricier.
Beautiful views..."
Beautiful views..."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 21 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Friendly service. Seafood
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Friendly service. Seafood good but a little overcooked. Excellent dessert=limoncello, marscapone cake. Place is at the wharf and has a nice view but needs some sprucing up. Looks a little old and run down."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 22 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a birthday celebration
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a birthday celebration gathering of 20 people. The waiter did an excellent job of seeing that everyone was well served. There was a variety of dishes ordered and everyone was pleased with their plate. The view from our dinning location was beautiful."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I love the food, and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I love the food, and service was excelent i would recommend your restaurant to all my friend and relatives:) thanks"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 24 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
FG #9 is about what you would
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"FG #9 is about what you would expect from a restaurant that caters to the tourist population visiting Fisherman's Wharf. The restaurant's decor is very dated but the food is solid, if unspectacular. Our server was a veteran with first rate client service. The prices are expensive, as befits a tourist area. The views of the city and the Bay are great. All in all, FG #9 is fine if you set your expectations properly before you arrive."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 25 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An experience with great food,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"An experience with great food, excellent service and a scenic view of Fisherman's Wharf."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 26 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Tourist trap restaurant.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Tourist trap restaurant. Poor service. Poor quality food."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
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Review 27 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful sunset dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went for my daughter's birthday. The waiters were very accommodating and let us move tables so that we could eat and watch the sun go down over the bay while we ate.
The crab dishes that we had were piled with crab- I assumed that as a restaurant in a tourist spot that the food would be mediocre, but it was tasty and abundant.
I went for the view and was happily surprised by the yummy dinner and friendly service!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 28 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The only reason I would recommend
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The only reason I would recommend this place is the clam chowder. The service was awful. My crab cakes were so-so."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2005
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 29 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor service ruined great meal
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good and the view is great but the service ruined the experience for us. It took 20 minutes for a waiter to come to our table and that's because we had to ask someone. The waiter was then very rude and rushed us with our order. Go for the food not the service."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 30 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I am a local who has long
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am a local who has long forgotten the beauty of the waterfront restaurants.
It is the friendly service and the wonderful garlic crab that made the visit memorable.
...and the French bread too!"
...and the French bread too!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view
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Review 31 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Crab! Noisy Group...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were seated next to a VERY loud group of around 8 people. I didn't think it was appropriate to seat couples near an obnoxious group. My husband and I could barely keep a conversation going because of the noisy vulgar group. However, the crab is always fresh and verrrryyy tasty! My husband says the clam chowder tastes like potato pot pie with clams (it is really thick). The server was really nice, but we had to ask for a couple things several times as he kept forgetting. But his politeness made up for it. We'll go back, but will request to sit away from groups."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2009
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This place is in tourist central
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is in tourist central but it is so yummy!! The fish tacos are simple, light and delish! I'm hooked. I come here everytime I visit San Fran. There's loads of people watching too if you sit outside... There's nothing fancy about it but it really does put a smile on my face when I go."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Had not been to SFO in a couple
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had not been to SFO in a couple years. Loved to come here.
Really changed. Food was so-so. My tuna was over cooked and the sliced potatoes were cold and hard.
Only a tourist food trap now. The parking across the street at $3/20 min makes the experience worse."
Dined on 01/06/2013
2010
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Review 34 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, great service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, great service, great view! My family of 4 ordered the Ciopino, Crab Au Gratin, Garlic Roasted Crab, and meat ravioli. Every dish was well prepared. We also shared two desserts, Boston Creme Pie and Lemoncello cake. Both were moist and delicious."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 35 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Take a pass.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Tired, stale and musty. Food was ok, but this place has seen better days."
Dined on 01/11/2013
2009
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Review 36 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Took a while to get our table
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took a while to get our table that we reserved and we didn't get a table with a view, which I requested. However we sat at the bar while we waited and had excellent service and conversation with the bartender. The service was good despite not getting the table we wanting and waiting a while for dinner."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 37 for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we had a groupon which gave
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we had a groupon which gave us an outstanding value! restaurant is old & tables were kind of close together. roasted crab w/ garlic was a delicious treat!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fishermen's Grotto #9
Based on the average of (35) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
1 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate