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John Pisto's Whaling Station

4.5

About this business

An old, old standby in Monterey, this eatery serves up world-class steaks and seafood in an airy, colorful environment that is casual and cozy. Alive with the ebullient chatter of customers, the restaurant will delight you with its wood-fired California swordfish and its brace of fresh large quail. The wood-grilled, grass-fed beef dishes are to die for and the service is impeccable. It is a popular spot for tourists and locals. See website for menu, online deals, and more. 

Location details

763 Wave St, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.51,399 reviews
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Chris Ramirez 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great atmosphere, excellent service, and great food! 

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Alfonso Valdez 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

As good as it gets. We came in on a sleepy Tuesday night and they treated us like royalty. The Prime rib egg rolls and bacon wrapped scallops were phenomenal. The Rib-eye was spot on. Freddy and his staff were truly exceptional. Gracias 

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Irene Sanchez Garza 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

The service and our dinners were incredible. You cannot get a better service or steak anywhere in the Central Coast. We would definitely recommend the cowboy cut and the sirloin steak. Great, great food for a reasonable price. 

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Reba Sirwet 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Very beautiful restaurant and great staff 

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Kim Yoshizaki-Yurosko 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

Wonderful food great service! 

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Ken Baird 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

We’d heard good thing but we were so warmly greeted when we checked in. We were early so we decided to have a drink at the bar. The bartender was friendly and did an excellent job. Our server was friendly and very helpful. The pace of our dinner was perfect. My wife had the fillet which was perfectly cooked. I had the beef Wellington. The presentation was beautiful and Wellington was delicious. Both dinners came with spinach, mashed potatoes, and onion strings. Everything went together perfectly. We really love this place an... read more

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Virlin Pete Peterson 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

5 Stars Best restaurant in Monterey. Food and service exceeded our expectations as always. Request Paul as your Waiter. 

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Kiki Bieseman 
7 years ago

My sister turned 21 and we decided to have dinner here. It couldn’t be any better to be honest. Amazing service, best steak ever, and a welcoming environment. 

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Nancy Wadley Keough 
7 years ago

Great dinner experience. Good drinks from the bar, excellent food and great service. Never disappointed at this place. 

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How is John Pisto's Whaling Station rated?

John Pisto's Whaling Station has a 4.5 star rating with 1,399 reviews. 

When is John Pisto's Whaling Station open?

John Pisto's Whaling Station is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m. 

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