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Passionfish, Pacific Grove, CA

Passionfish

4.7
4.7
7296 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
701 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Passionfish offers a unique California dining experience with serious food and realistically priced wine in a fun and casual atmosphere. The ever-changing menu features the freshest, sustainable seafood, slow-cooked meats, organic greens, and delectable desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list priced nearly to retail. Passionfish is proudly owned and operated by Chef Meral Alpay and her son, Berk Guvenc. As pioneers in sustainable dining, Passionfish became the first restaurant in Monterey County to earn official ‘Green’ certification, reflecting their strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable seafood education.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 655-3311
  • Website
    http://www.passionfish.net/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Meral Alpay
  • Private party facilities
    Passionfish offers two rooms available for private dining. One room seats up to 30 persons and another up to 60 persons.
  • Location
    701 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Cross street
    Congress Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,296 people are saying

Passionfish reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Passionfish in Pacific Grove offers an exceptional dining experience with "imaginative and wonderfully executed" dishes. The seafood-focused menu features "fresh, delicious, creative" options, complemented by a "fabulous" wine list. Although service occasionally varies, the attentive and professional staff often enhance the experience. A perfect spot for special occasions.

7,296 Reviews

  1. Chris VIP

    Anchorage38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent. We look forward to returning. Calamari is the best we ever had at any restaurant.

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  2. Dana VIP

    San Diego75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scallops were delicious. Great ambiance. Welcoming service. Would come back. Creative and artistic presentation.

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  3. Richard VIP

    Chicago72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly excellent restaurant. Every dish was delicious, imaginative, and wonderfully executed. A top notch restaurant perfect for a special occasion. Nice service.

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  4. Judy

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Superb menu with superb quality. Presentations, delicate flavors and innovative spices make for a gourmet experience. Service is delightful, professional and attentive. If others nearby are enjoying themselves, decibel level can challenge a conversation. Fresh, delicious, creative. We choose to return!

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  5. Michael

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional, the service was attentive but not intrusive and the wine selections were just amazing,in particular the selection of half bottles. My wife and I loved the experience.

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  6. John

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming here over the last 20 years and it’s definitely the best restaurant in Pacific Grove.

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  7. Lena VIP

    Seattle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty dissappointing experience this time unfortunately. The apps were mediocre. Service very substandard

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  8. Michele VIP

    Seattle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant hidden in Pacific Grove. Food is consistently stellar!

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  9. Sam

    Western NC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time. Ordered the Duck Confit and Clams as entrees. Duck was great, clams were good. Must try biscuits.

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  10. Vic VIP

    San Francisco55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!! Treat yourself to Passion Fish!!

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FAQs

Passionfish offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 655-3311.

Passionfish is rated 4.7 stars by 7296 OpenTable diners.

Passionfish does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Pacific Grove

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Passionfish

701 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Congress Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Meral Alpay
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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