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Fandango

223 17th St. (Whitehouse Ave.) Send to Phone
Pacific GroveCA 93950
831-372-3456 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Classic Mediterranean comfort food and a generosity of spirit permeate this Pacific Grove landmark. Fandango Restaurant is one of GAYOT's 2013 Hot 10 Monterey/Carmel Restaurants | Top 10 Monterey/Carmel Wine List Restaurants |

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Lunch Mon.-Sat., Dinner nightly, Brunch Sun.

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Fandango Restaurant Review

: Enjoy owners Pierre and Marietta Bain’s hospitality at this Pacific Grove go-to that’s well into its third decade. After a warm welcome, dive into the heartwarming comfort food. We like the sand dab appetizer with tangy beurre blanc. Rack of lamb is savory and tender, cooked medium rare with a bit of smoky char from the grill. Paella Fandango is redolent with saffron and features sweet, pillowy sea scallops and Spanish chorizo along with calamari, shrimp and a plump, juicy mussel. Osso buco braised in Madeira falls off the bone and is accented by a sprinkling of gremolata. Save room for a sweet finish; if you order only one dessert, make it the profiteroles. Scoops of coffee ice cream in crunchy little puff pastries melt gently into warm, dark chocolate sauce and whipped cream on the plate. Fandango is worth making up something to celebrate.

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