Vivolo's Chowder House
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Customer Reviews (38 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2010I love the clam chowder in the bread bowl, with the buttery toasty center scooped out. Absolutely divine!! (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2010This restaurant definitely has the right name!!! They have the best clam chowder!! This is family owned and been a locals favorite for years... (more)
tubbyskins
on Citysearch Jan 28, 2008We had a party of 8 there for lunch a few weeks ago. They serve great chowder, nice salads, and fresh sourdough, all pretty quickly and with no fuss. It's a good place to take kids, as it's not fancy or stuffy. And take the... (more)
Steve H.
on Judys Book Jun 28, 2007I never miss the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It is simply awesome and unlike any aquarium you'd ever see...I mean, it's got to be the best in the world, or at least in the top 3. They have a deep ocean tank that's got huge... (more)
diningaloneandlovingit
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2006I had my mystery book and was looking forward to a nice fish lunch getaway. Sunny day good mood I decide on one of my long time favorites THE CHOWDER HOUSE. One oclock..one two tables finishing and leaving I am the only... (more)
stanfam
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2006We visit Pacific Grove several times a year from San Diego, Ca. Our very first stop is always Vivolo's. This has been a family tradition for about 12 years (perhaps longer). Our son's have come to expect this as part of... (more)
jeannierph
on Citysearch Nov 12, 2006My husband was visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium when we found this lovely restaurant. We both ordered the 1/2 soup, 1/2 sandwich lunch and loved our meals. The soup was excellent as was the sandwiches that we ate.... (more)
H S.
on Judys Book Oct 17, 2006The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a family friendly Aquarium that has lots of great kids activities. This aquarium is in an old fish cannery. Its pretty cool and they even left some of the old factory equipment in place.... (more)
Ramona H.
on Judys Book Apr 12, 2006This is a very cool place to go for a day. This is an awesome aquarium. They have such a wide array of fish and sea animals. The jellyfish tank is so amazing. I could sit there for hours watching those beautiful creatures.... (more)
Karelin G.
on Judys Book Apr 09, 2006When we go to Monterey to visit, this is our first stop. I absolutely love visiting this aquairum. I never feel like I've seen everything there is to see here and that's a great feeling. Even though we don't have... (more)
Joanne R.
on Judys Book Mar 30, 2006This is an awesome aquarium and it is a neat place to visit whether you are a kid or an adult. It will give you a whole day of entertainment because it is so darn big. Actually, it is a little overwhelming and it is sometimes... (more)
popcorn *.
on Judys Book Mar 19, 2006This is worth a visit if youre in Monterey or the surrounding area. They have an amazing display of jellyfish right now that is fascinating. Other favorites included the Splash Zone and penguins and the sea otters.... (more)
Rich T.
on Judys Book Jan 26, 2006We were in Monterey with the kids for three wonderful days. This aquarium isn't what I would call just an acquarium, but a labor of love by one of the scions of the Hewlett-Packard clan.What makes it amazing? First, the... (more)
Amy L.
on Judys Book Dec 22, 2005This aquarium is the best around and anyone passing through Monterey should spend a day there. The exhibits are amazing and they often add new ones. There are various hands on exhibits for the kids. Located right on... (more)
jennie b.
on Judys Book Nov 26, 2005We stopped by here one day during a tour of California, and I was amazed by everything I saw. This aquarium is amazing. They have everything a kid (and adult) would want to see. All the information that is provided is... (more)
Laura W.
on Judys Book Nov 19, 2005The city of Monterey is a beautiful area in and of itself, but when we're in town we always make a visit to the aquarium. We love to go outside and see the natural tide pools. But it's really the jellyfish are the most... (more)
Tina S.
on Judys Book Nov 15, 2005Monterey bay aquarium is a nice place and a must to visit if a visitor to the peninsula. It is nice, friendly, great exhibits BUT OVERLY expensive (I think around $15-$20 per person) and VERY busy on weekends to the... (more)
Aaron K.
on Judys Book Sep 29, 2005This place is so fun! There's a lot to see, do and learn about. Food and gift shop get a little pricey. There are so many marine creatures here. All ages love this place, and the new Shark exibit is so wonderful. They're... (more)
S. N.
on Judys Book Sep 20, 2005I personally believe that the Monterey Bay Aquarium is the best out there. Every time we visit Monterey it is a must-see for us. It gets crowded because it is so popular, so try to get there as close to opening as... (more)
Cindy M.
on Judys Book Sep 20, 2005Monterey Bay Aquarium is in a very cute section of Monterey right by shopping and restaurants. The aquarium itself is pretty nice and seems to be pretty new. They have a lot of exhibits and even shows. It's perfect for... (more)
Amanda L.
on Judys Book Sep 20, 2005World renowned, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is the place to visit while vacationing along the coastline. Some of my best memories are of visiting here. Walk through the dim jelly-fish corridor with many tanks of... (more)
Timothy C.
on Judys Book Aug 26, 2005Monterey Bay Aquarium is a world renown aquarium with one of the biggest tank exhibits in the world. What makes the aquarium so special is that it is huge, so it has countless exhibits. There are hundreds of tank... (more)
Amy H.
on Judys Book Aug 21, 2005The Monterey Bay Aquarium is renowned as one of the premier aquariums of the world and when you visit, its apparent why this is so. The displays are absolutely awe-inspiring. My favorites are the multi-story kelp... (more)
Joanne G.
on Judys Book Aug 21, 2005The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a great place for both kids and adults. All of their exhibits are beautifully set up and very informative. I love the sea otter exhibit and watching the daily feedings, and the penguins are... (more)
Virginia G.
on Judys Book Aug 18, 2005Located at the end of the historic Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is home to thousands of underwater creatures. In the Kelp Forest, watch as sea otters (the only marine mammal housed at the aquarium) swim... (more)
Ken M.
on Judys Book Aug 17, 2005This is one of the main California attractions, and is considered to be the best aquarium in the country. They are famous for being the first to keep a great white shark alive in captivity. Besides the countless fish... (more)
W C.
on Judys Book Aug 16, 2005Perhaps one of the biggest and coolest exhibits at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is the really neat display of jellyfish. These jellies are bathed in a glow of orange and white light, and as they pulse in the night and glow... (more)
Melanie P.
on Judys Book Aug 16, 2005The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of my favorite places to visit in the Bay Area. Not only is it educational, but it is also a relaxing place to visit because they have gorgeous views of Monterey Bay and their jellyfish... (more)
Arlene R.
on Judys Book Aug 15, 2005My family and I have been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium a couple of times now and we still enjoyed ourselves the second time around. They have a large parking garage a few blocks away but they do charge a fee. The aquarium... (more)
Michael S.
on Judys Book Aug 13, 2005The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a great place to go with kids. It's a huge aquarium. They even have place where you can watch a diver feed the sea creatures. My kid was a little scared of the dark areas though where she just... (more)
Debbie P.
on Judys Book Aug 06, 2005Fun for the whole family!!! A trip to Monterey is magical in and of itself, but the aquarium is a totally memorable experience!! There is all kinds of different attractions within the aquarium itself. There is a shark... (more)
Jessica A.
on Judys Book Aug 03, 2005if you want to get to a really nice aquarium I would totally recommend taking the drive down to Monterey just to go the the aquarium there. it is one of the best aquariums in the entire area and there are lots of cute local... (more)
Heather B.
on Judys Book Jul 29, 2005Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the best aquariums Ive been to. Its not the largest in the country, but it ranks up there because of quality. They have touch tanks where you can feel sting rays as they swim by. The sea... (more)
Water M.
on Judys Book Jul 18, 2005The Monterey Bay Aqaurium is one of the best aquariums I have ever visited. Not only is it located in a great location, right by the water, the facility is great itself! There are lots of different fish and sea creatures... (more)
Angela G.
on Judys Book Jul 16, 2005This is a world class aquarium. This is one of the best aquariums in the country, in the world. This place is huge, I can never go to all of the exibits because I just get so tired. Come early, you will need lots of time to... (more)
Dan B.
on Judys Book Jun 23, 2005This is the aquarium to see. Right on Cannery Row, the Monterey Aquarium provides a view into all types of underwater life. Up until early 2004, they even displayed a White Shark, before releasing it back into the... (more)
everfree
on Citysearch Jun 03, 2005Every time I come into Monterey I have to go to Vivolo's. Though we have the wharf and many other chowder places in Monterey, I have to say that Vivolo's is the best by far. (more)
angulogirl
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2004My family and I love the chowder and sandwiches. The service is always excellent. (more)