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Massaro & Santos On The Pier

32 Cannery Row Suite H1, Monterey, CA 93940
831-649-6700
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Ranked #33 of 209 restaurants in Monterey
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Greenville, Illinois
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34 reviews 34 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

A bit off the tourist path, located on the Coast Guard Pier between Cannery Row and Old Fisherman's Wharf; Massaro and Santos has long been a local favorite. I think their sand dabs are amoung the best in town. Their pasta are first rate try them and you won't be disappointed.Its hard to say what is the best thing on... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

The restaurant is beautifully located on the Bay, with views of harbor. Prices are not outlandish, and food quality is excellent.

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Florida
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39 reviews 39 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

We were the only people in the place, but had a great time and a great meal. The seafood was nice. Staff treated everyone well and with a smile.

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Halifax, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

Ask the waitress about the most popular item - seafood pasta dish. Simply couldn't eat it all. My mouth waters in memory of how amazing it was. They packed up the remaining half and I took it back to the hotel. One of the two best meals we had on the whole trip.

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Placerville, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

We went to M&S at the recommendation of our motel, which overlooks this restaurant. It was empty with the exception of ourselves and one other table of 3, who were close to finished. I can't say the service was "bad", just kind of the waiter could care less if you were there or not. It was too cold to be... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

Excellent seafood and good wine choice in pleasant setting! In door and deck seating, both with great harbor views and attentive service!

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Colorado Springs
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27 reviews 27 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012 via mobile

Four of us stopped by on a Wednesday evening. The fish of the day was sea bass, which could have been prepared any number of ways ... but one of us selected macadamia nuts, which proved scrumptious. Next up was Ciopinno. Wow! Better than Scoma's in Sausalito and chock full for seafood. There was a chicken special, Picatta style, which... More

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Houston, Texas
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46 reviews 46 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

We were told about this place from someone at a wine tasting and it was as good as she said! Close to our hotel and on the same pier as all the sea lions and pelicans. This place is easy to miss and plain on the outside but the food is fab. Squid, calamari eggplant and local sea bass were... More

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California
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35 reviews 35 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012 via mobile

We went to Massaro & Santos because of a rave review from my mother in law. We really enjoyed the views, there were lots of tables by the windows, and the service was good. I had the rotisserie chicken, and it was a bit dry, and the spinach salad was pretty much just spinach with a few sprinklings if pecans... More

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Carlsbad, California
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73 reviews 73 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 64 cities Reviews in 64 cities
196 helpful votes 196 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

We had high hopes for M&S. Multiple locals were telling us it is the place to go, yelp and other sites said it was a local favorite, and that's what we love, going where the locals go. We ordered and as we waited for the food to arrive, the room started filling up with senior citizens. For us, that is... More

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