"Dungeness Delights - Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf to Celebrate the Dungeness Crabbing Season in the Monterey Bay
Crab season is always a time for celebration at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf which includes the beloved crab in its official logo! Many award-winning restaurants at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf are participating in the special "Dungeness Delights at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf" celebrating fresh Dungeness Crab available from the Monterey Bay. Crab sportfishing with Randy’s Fishing and Chris’ Fishing began the week of November 7th and commercial Dungeness Crab season starts November 15, 2016.
In addition to Dungeness Crab, locals and visitors can enjoy a wide array of delicious entrees at Old Fisherman's Wharf including an array of other fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and much more. A number of Monterey Wharf restaurants will be serving some delicious locally caught Dungeness crab entrees when the commercial season kicks off and they also offer Alaskan crab during the rest of the year.
Here are just a few of the delicious mouth-watering Dungeness Crab entrees visitors to Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf can enjoy:
Abalonetti Bar and Grill
Roasted Salmon Filet stuffed with Dungeness crab, scallops, shrimp and artichokes topped with hollandaise sauce.
Classic Crab Louie - Crisp Salinas Valley lettuces topped with Dungeness crab meat, boiled egg, vegetables and thousand island dressing.
Big Fish Grill
Roasted crab filled artichoke hearts topped with lemon beurre blanc.
Whole steamed Dungeness crab bathed in garlic butter, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed fresh vegetables.
Café Fina
Dungeness Crab prepared 5 different ways including this popular offering: Butter Sauté - Dungeness crab, olive oil, shallots, tomatoes, white wine, Siracha (Thai chili sauce), green onions, unsalted butter, crab butter from inside the crab's shell, garlic, and clam broth.
Crab Louie's Bistro
Fresh steamed Dungeness Crab with garlic herb butter sauce served with steamed vegetables and rice pilaf.
Fresh Dungeness Crab meat over Salinas valley mixed greens salad with fresh fruits and Louie dressing
Crabby Jim’s
Whole Dungeness Crab with mashed potatoes and vegetables
Domenico's on the Wharf
Dungeness Crab Scampi style with garlic, white wine, olive oil and linguini pasta.
Old Fisherman's Grotto
Dungeness Crab chilled or steamed served with sauteed organic vegetables and clarified butter.
Kokomo’s
Steamed Dungeness crab - 1/2 or whole — take home or eat there.
Paluca Trattoria
Dungeness Crab Cioppino style with crushed pomodoro (tomato), black olives, capers, Pinot Grigio, and Italian flat leaf parsley.
Scales Seafood & Steaks
Dungeness crab cakes with lemon aioli and balsamic reduction.
Carousel Candies
Fancy fresh dark or milk chocolate 'crab-themed' gourmet apples (advance orders only).
Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf offers lots of fun crab-themed merchandise available at its retail shops:
General Store:
Crab Magnets
Harbor House Gifts
Crab stuffed animals, Night Lamps, Figurines, Trinket boxes, and jewelry
Monterey Bay Jewelry Company
Silver and gold crab-themed jewelry with abalone and mother of pearl
Ocean Front/Sea & Tree Gallery Gift Store
Crab Salt and Pepper Shakers
Pirates Cove Gift Shop
Crab magnets
Scales Gift Shop
Dreamy Eyes Crab Stuffed Animal
Crab Fishing Trips on The Wharf
Recreational Dungeness Crab fishing and other fishing trips can also be booked at Chris' Fishing Trips or Randy's Fishing Trips daily on Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf.
About Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf
A visit to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula just isn't complete without a rendezvous with Old Fisherman's Wharf in downtown Monterey that was built in 1845 for regular passenger and freight service. Known as the "Whale Watching Capital of the World" and a top destination of visitors from around the world, Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf provides a wide array of award-winning dining, shopping, special events, whale watching, bay cruises, a glass bottom boat, marine life, fishing and sailing, and strolling leisurely in a gorgeous setting overlooking the Monterey Bay. Savor delicious cuisine at a myriad of fabulous restaurants featuring stunning views and award-winning Italian food, sustainable seafood, steaks including the region's famous clam chowder and calamari.
Enjoy salt water taffy, homemade chocolates, caramel apples, cotton candy and many other yummy treats. View sea otters, sea lions, dolphins, whales, sea birds and other wildlife up close and personal that also share the Wharf. Watch people who have gone out and caught their own fish on the local and chartered fishing boats return with their own "catch of the day". Celebrate the first location in Monterey County where tender abalone was cooked and served in a restaurant. Check out the many fun shops to find the perfect memento of your visit and a variety of unique gifts. Bring your friends, family, and dogs (on leash) for a wonderful visit from morning to evening. Enjoy the exquisite views and the "best place to walk and people watch" in Monterey County!
Learn more about the history of crabbing and fishing on the Monterey Bay during the 1st Saturday monthly Wharf Walks with Maritime Historian Tim Thomas. Details are on the event page on www.montereywharf.com.
Visitors to Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf continue to "Enjoy the Wonders of the Wharf" free VIP Card promotion available on the website with 26 special offers. Situated near downtown Monterey, Old Fisherman's Wharf is conveniently located along the Monterey Bay Recreation Trail and has plenty of nearby parking. For those with Monterey County ID, there is two hours of free parking Monday through Thursday.
For more information about Old Fisherman's Wharf, go to www.montereywharf.com or call 831-238-0777.