Fandango
223 17th St., Pacific Grove (831) 372-3456, fandangorestaurant.com
Fandango is steeped in history. The restaurant opened in 1983 and for more than 30 years has been in the hands of hospitality heavyweights – first Walter Georis, then Pierre and Marietta Bain. Fandango’s reputation for epicurean excellence spans generations of gastronomes. From the rustic building to the cozy atmosphere to the menu itself, Fandango offers diners a European escape. The menu samples cuisines from across the Mediterranean: Spanish paella, French meats, Italian pastas and North African lamb shank. You can go around the world right here in America’s Last Hometown.