Vivolo's Chowder House

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Oct 4, 2007 by Laraine from Monterey
Overall Rating: 5
Food:[7] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Cute decor, nice variety on menu.
• Poor service! Not friendly in the least.

“Took my mom to lunch here today. To say that the service was perfunctory is being overly kind. We were seated promptly, with hardly a word from the buzzer who handed us menus and took our drink orders. No bread basket was brought to our table, although nearby diners had them. The waiter took my meal order, and then started to leave the table before my mother gave hers. I guess he thought because I ordered 2 appetizers (calamari and steamed clams) that were all we wanted. The food was brought after about 10 minutes. I had to ask the waiter to refill my tea. The clams were good although the broth a bit on the salty side; the calamari was good too, but a couple pieces had uncooked batter in the center. Both dipping sauces were excellent. My mom had the chowder in the bread bowl, which was delicious. We were not offered freshly ground pepper, although other nearby customers who had ordered chowder was. We were nearly done with the meal before the waiter bothered to come by and see if we needed anything else. The buzzer also passed by multiple times without offering to clear obviously completed items. We paid the check and left. As a local, there are far too many restaurants here in Monterey for me to be inclined to return to this cute place. Too bad. .”

Aug 11, 2006 by Richie from Berkeley
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Scampi.
• Need a nap after I leave.

“I love Vivolo's. This is the first romantic dinner my wife and I had together when we were first dating. The food is outstanding. We drive from Berkeley to go for lunch. Only a block away from the Aquarium makes it very convenient. You must try the chowder with the garlic lid. My daughter loves the squid and chips and writing on the table. Sorry.”

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Jun 16, 2006 by Bernie & Doug from Watsonville
Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• We like the fish dishes, and the Chowder Bowl is the BEST!!!
• It is about an hour away from our home in Watsonville.

“We love Vivolo's Chowder House, we have been going there for over 14 years. The staff is very friendly and the food is excellent. The Clam Chowder Bowl is our favorite!!! And yummy steamed clams too.”

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