https://montereyfishhouse.com/
This Sicilian-ish place is good in an old-school way and a good value. Reminded me of long-gone old-school North Beach places. Off the beaten tourist path, seemed like mostly locals though I suppose it must get its share of Guy Fieri fans. Easy street parking. No reservations, four of us waited 20-25 minutes on Monday night.
My appetizer was oak-grilled Hama Hama oysters ($18), huge and tasty. I haven’t had such huge ones in years.
My main course was oak-grilled snapper ($24), nicely cooked, vegetables were not overcooked, substituting house-made linquini for the default penne was a good idea.
Dining companion’s clam pasta ($24), another good choice. Generous helping.
Dining companion’s nightly special, crab cake and scallops in mushroom sauce ($36?). Crab cake was mostly cracker meal, only one of the four of us wanted a second bite. The rest was good.