Awards and Honors

During his accomplished career, Sabu, Sr. earned the respect and admiration of many Monterey-area leaders and elected officials. He has won the Wharf Person of the Year Award for 1993 from Monterey Mayor Dan Albert. The State of California has bestowed several honors on the Old Fisherman’s Grotto and the Shake family. Sabu, Sr., Chris and Sabu, Jr. are honored by Monterey Mayor Dan Albert and Bruce McPherson, at the time a State Senator and currently the California Secretary of State.

November 13, 2009

California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition

California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition

Presented to The Shake Family for Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist

October 18, 2007

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition

In recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community

October 8, 2007

California State Legislature Certificate of Recognition

California State Legislature Certificate of Recognition

Business Excellence Awards 2004 Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Dining/Nightlife (Under 50 Employees)

October 19, 2004

Monterey County Restaurateur Hall of Fame

Monterey County Restaurateur Hall of Fame

City of Monterey Proclamation Honoring the Induction in to the Monterey County Restaurateur Hall of Fame

October 24, 2004

California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition

California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition

Old Fisherman's Grotto, Best Tourism Business

October 18, 2007

California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition

California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition

Union Bank of California Salute to Small Business Best Tourism Business of the Year

June 24, 2004

Monterey County Board of Supervisors Resolution

Monterey County Board of Supervisors Resolution

Inducted into the Monterey County Restaurateur Hall of Fame by the California Restaurant Association

October 24, 2004

California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition

California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition

Induction into the Monterey County Restaurateur Hall of Fame