Vivolo's Chowder House - Pacific Grove

The star of the show at Vivlos Chowder House is undoubtedly their chowder. Each spoonful is a burst of flavor that transports your taste buds to seafood paradise. Whether you opt for the classic clam chowder or venture into their other delectable options, such as the seafood chowder or vegetarian chowder, you can expect nothing short of perfection. The chefs at Vivlos Chowder House have mastered the art of creating chowders that are rich, creamy, and packed with the freshest ingredients. What truly sets Vivlos Chowder House apart is their exceptional staff. From the moment you are seated. The staff at Vivlos Chowder House goes above and beyond to accommodate any dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring that every guest feels welcome and satisfied. Their friendly and attentive service creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel like a valued guest. Overall, Vivlos Chowder House is a hidden gem that deserves all the praise it receives. From the mouthwatering chowder to the exceptional staff, every aspect of this restaurant is top-notch. Vivlos Chowder House is a must-visit destination.

Been here now a couple of times. It's become one of our go-to spots in the area since it has some of the very best clam chowder (five stars)! Service is always great as well and I love the new outdoor seating area. We also tried the spaghetti with red sauce (for the kids) and it was surprisingly very delicious as well. We've also had the fish n chips: chips are super good and the fish is very fresh, but otherwise a bit lackluster. I did recently try their special fish tacos and the salsa was like a vinegar-based salsa and was mind-blowingly good (but again the fish was just a bit on the boring side)! So we'll be sticking with the spaghetti and clam chowder...highly recommend!

We love this place. We've been coming here for years. Highly recommend. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: New England Clam Chowder Bread Bowl and Garlic Bread Lid, Chowder, Bread Bowl, Fish

Great food, friendly waiters, tables are to small but food was great ! Not much more you can say it was a great experience!

Very SADLY, the Quality and service of our dinner with 8 friends last evening were very poor and totally unlike what we have enjoyed at Vivolo's over the years. The clam chowder was served LONG AFTER THE MAIN COURSE! We had to ask the server to please bring it!!! And when brought, the chowder was cool, tasteless, runny, and devoid of any clams. The main course, Fish and Chips, included one piece and two halves of another fish that were clearly overcooked to the point of being dried, dark looking, tasteless, unappealing, and unappetizing. As for the service, except for taking our order and bringing the food, there was none, period. We had to Waite nearly 15 minutes to get our bill. The dinner was very unpleasant, disappointing, and unlike what we are familiar with over the years. Sorry!