Café Fina

Monterey, CA · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Monterey
#29
of 216 restaurants
City Percentile
65%
rating percentile
Address
Café Fina, 47 Fishermans Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone
(831) 372-5200
Website
www.cafefina.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Café Fina is a restaurant located in Monterey, CA. It is one of 216 restaurants listed in Monterey. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Monterey city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Café Fina

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Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–8 PM
Monday12 PM–8 PM
Tuesday12 PM–8 PM
Wednesday12 PM–8 PM
Thursday12 PM–8 PM
Friday12 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Megan Maibes · Mar 2026

The clam chowder in the toasted sourdough bread bowl was absolutely incredible. The bowl was toasted with garlic butter, parsley, and mozzarella cheese, and it made the whole dish next level warm, crispy, cheesy, and so flavorful. The chowder itself was rich, comforting, and perfect after being out on the ocean whale watching. It honestly hit the spot and was one of the highlights of our trip. Everything tasted fresh, cozy, and delicious. I would 100% come back and order this again!

★★★★★ 5.0 Eli Med · Feb 2026

The food was delicious! We had the calamari, clam chowder, and lobster tails. The waiters were professional and kind. We were the last table of the night and we were not rushed out or felt uncomfortable. The restaurant ambiance is perfect for a date night.

★★★★★ 5.0 david · Jan 2026

Really nice place, you can see by the pictures that several famous people have eaten here. We got the crab cakes, which was great, & a lobster tail. We also tried the pizza, which was pretty good. The kids enjoyed the fish & chips. The staff was also very accommodating to our requests.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Mr. Z · Jan 2026

We were seated at a really nice spot with a view of the beach and seals, servers were professional and polite. Food was great too, especially the chowder. However, my issue lies with the pasta fina, I expected the sauce to be much thicker, it was much too watery for my liking, the sauce just didnt stick to the pasta and it tasted quite bland. The price of this place though expensive, is very reasonable and slightly cheaper than others at this tourist hotspot.

★★★★★ 5.0 Lucio Hernandez · Jan 2026

The food was great. The Clam Chowder was great. Nice restaurant overlooking the water from the Bay. Very cozy.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Wine List ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol

Services

Seafood restaurantItalian restaurantSouthern Italian restaurantSteak house

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