Spotted Duck

4.6

145 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Join us at our welcoming establishment and indulge in the captivating flavors and unmatched ambiance that can only be found under the guidance of Chef Jerry Regester.

Small Restaurant, with BIG flavors!
From our beloved Duck liver pate, seasonal salads, to seared Duck Breast, or Caramelized Sea Scallops, Chef Jerry personally creates your dinner.

Come into a restaurant that cares for you from the front staff to the kitchen. We look forward to meeting you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(831) 920-2662
Website
https://www.spottedduckpg.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Executive Jerry Regester
Catering
Expertise and creative catering options for pick up and on site events
Private party facilities
We welcome inquires for private restaurant buyouts for lunch and dinner

Location
542 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2745
Neighborhood
Pacific Grove
Cross street
Corner of Fountain and Lighthouse Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The MST Transit stops in front of the restaurant
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monterey / Carmel
Best Food
Monterey / Carmel
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Spotted Duck in Pacific Grove delivers "excellent food, especially the duck and scallops." Chef Jerry's creations are praised for their "creative menu" and locally sourced ingredients. Diners appreciate the "attentive service" and a pleasant ambiance. With standout dishes like duck confit fries and lamb ragout, it's a "must-visit" gem.

145 Reviews

S
Susan
Atlanta Metro
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Rock Cod outstanding. Entres arrived too fast as we were barely done with salads. Did feel slightly rushed through the meal even though they were not crowded at all.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time, and we will definitely return. The place was Cozy, warm, friendly environment. Our waiter Anson was excellent . His suggestions were on point and everything was delectable.
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Mauri
Phoenix
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had been meaning to go for quite some time and finally made it this trip. It was excellent and worth the wait! So good in fact, that we went back the following week! The duck is absolutely delicious - perfectly cooked and paired! We ha e put The Spotted Duck on the ALWAYS rotation when we’re in California!
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Hamid
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was good, not great. The service was not very good at all.
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Antbis
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food! Great service! Will definitely be back! Very creative menu.
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John
Central Coast
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time there and it was a great dining experience! The service is great 👍 the host and waiter explained the menu and everything was so flavorful! I will definitely be going back!
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Karl
Kansas City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best mussels in town. So good came back a second time.
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Ryan
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been here twice, and both times we got different food and everything‘s been great and what made it better is we got the same server both times Anson which made a wonderful experience .
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Melody
San Francisco
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We shared the romaine salad which was plenty for two, excellent. The grilled sourdough, so yummy. Duck Meatballs which were good. Scallops and Lamb Gnocchi were outstanding.
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Delene
San Francisco
191 reviews
vip
5.0
191 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We liked this restaurant upon prior ownership as Jenini, but it is even better. Very helpful service; well priced, interesting wine list; and extensive list of menu options. Everything was well prepared w/high quality ingredients and all were delicious. We are looking forward to our next visit!
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FAQs

Spotted Duck offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 920-2662.

Spotted Duck is rated 4.6 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

542 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2745

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Fountain and Lighthouse Ave.
Neighborhood
Pacific Grove
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, Californian, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The MST Transit stops in front of the restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Executive Jerry Regester
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.spottedduckpg.com/
Phone number
(831) 920-2662
Catering
Expertise and creative catering options for pick up and on site events
Private party facilities
We welcome inquires for private restaurant buyouts for lunch and dinner

Spotted Duck

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Spotted Duck offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Spotted Duck restaurant rated?

Is Spotted Duck currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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