Vivolo's Chowder House
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Pacific Grove
Ranked #4 for seafood restaurants in Pacific Grove
"The Clam Chowder in a bread bowl is fantastic."(8 Tips)
"Try their cheese top; hands down the best chowder in the world..."(20 Tips)
"chioppino with pasta."(3 Tips)
"Gotta get it with the garlic cheese top :)"(2 Tips)
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Tim DengAugust 11, 2017Nice place to check out after a long day at the aquarium. Clam chowder bread bowl is the special and I would recommend it
- Ailie ChangOctober 22, 2017We started with the calamari, had the clam chowder in the sourdough bread bowl with the cheese and garlic top, and got the chioppino with pasta. So good!
Sandra HerreraApril 23, 2018One of the best chowders I’ve had. You have to try the bowl with the cheese lid.
Anya PratskevichOctober 18, 2015Skip or share the famous clam chowder (yes it's good) and get straight to chioppino seafood stew. Ask for extra oysters. Zesty and flavorful.
- Jen ChaAugust 13, 2013Came for the clam chowder but the whole menu looked great! The Boston pan bake was amazing! Gotta get it with the garlic cheese top :)
David MazzaAugust 11, 2014Forget about the menu, just get the chowder in a sourdough bread bowl with a cheese covered top. $12
- Steve BlackJune 2, 2014The Clam Chowder in a bread bowl is fantastic. Vivolo's is a must stop for me and my family every time we visit Monterey.
Juney HamFebruary 2, 2014Julia's seafood salad is overflowing with jumbo shrimp, bay shrimp and crab meat; it is out of control delicious.- Ivan MarquezJune 9, 2018The parmesan crusted calamari steak is amazing! Would get multiple times over!
SemihDecember 23, 2012They had great chowder ( sanfrancisco style) with awesome lobster ravioli. I definitely recommend it
Gene ChuangApril 6, 2012Linguini pescatore, chowder with garlic top, calamari, long board lager on tap, I'm in seafood heaven
SeeMontereyOctober 21, 2011Of course they have great clam chowder but also try their Linguini Pescatori and/or Calamari.
Rebecca UnterJune 29, 2011Chioppino was tasty and hearty. Very casual place and open later than other places nearby.
Daniel NilandJuly 9, 2010Fabulous clam chowder! They make a bread bowl and make the top a peice of garlic bread!
Joseph ConradJune 27, 2011Food was good, at least what we were looking for. Staff seemed a little lost, overall a solid 3 out of 5.
Ania ZimnochSeptember 13, 2015Highway robbery and complete TOURIST TRAP! Clam chowder was decent but not worth it. Super tacky place!
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
(831) 372-5414
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Yes (incl. American Express)
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Yes
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