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Passionfish, Pacific Grove, CA

Passionfish

4.7
4.7
7302 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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 Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Berk Guvenc: (831) 655-3311
  • Area
    Pacific Grove
  • Cross Street
    Congress Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 7,302 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Passionfish delights with fresh, imaginative dishes and a well-curated wine list. Renowned for its seafood, standout items include the scallops and "Nancy's Buttery Buttermilk Biscuit." Guests praise the "professional and friendly" service and "delightful" ambiance. A "neighborhood gem," Passionfish promises a "wonderful" dining experience worth revisiting.
7,302 Reviews
  1. Joan VIP

    Sacramento29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Three of us enjoyed our meal at Passionfish this evening. We shared a delicious beet salad before having our entree. Two had linguini and clams, while I had their seafood and julienne vegetable special. We all agreed the broth was fresh, complex and yummy. There were so many clams with the linguini, (served in the shell); and each item in my seafood medley was cooked perfectly. The service was professional and friendly. Their menu was full of uniquely prepared items. I want to go back and try some of their other dishes.

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  2. Andre

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing meal I have had in California to date. The wait staff was wonderful. It wasn’t loud. And the menu is chefs kiss

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  3. Marc VIP

    San Francisco32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant lives up to its promises. The food is fresh, well prepared, and the recipes and presentation imaginative without being off putting. Service is very capable and friendly, adn the ambience delightful. The food is quite reasonably priced for the high quality, and the wines are both well selected and a great value. We had a mud pie (one of my favorites) for desert and it was the best I have ever had. An outstanding neighborhood gem.

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  4. JimL

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place to eat in town for dinner in Pacific Grove

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  5. Marie VIP

    San Francisco38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Paola was exceptionally at guiding us through our experience at Passionfish! Great service all around.

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  6. MikeV VIP

    Tahoe5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had dinner here tonight for our anniversary(1 day early). Reservation was for 7:00pm and they sat us right on time. Paola was our server.(Fantastic) We ordered the fried California squid and we split a biscuit. Then to the beet salad,which you can split easily between 2 people. Entrees, I ordered the duck , the wife ordered linguini with clams. Best duck I’ve ever had. All the rest of the food was excellent too. They also gave us dessert for free ( anniversary bonus!) Passionfish is top notch book your table today

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  7. Lynne VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been to Passionfish since 2020, but we will be coming back a lot more now! Everything was exceptional.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A waitress who was patient and knowledgeable, but had to be reminded to attend to the table occasionally… in a slow night. Food was lovely.

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  9. Stephen

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Passion fish never disappoints. We try to stop here in Monterey tea just so we can eat at Passionfish. The food is exquisite, the service is awesome.

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  10. James VIP

    Tahoe7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. 2nd time visiting and I will be back.

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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 7302 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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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Passionfish

701 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Congress Ave
  • Area
    Pacific Grove
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Passionfish offers two rooms available for private dining. One room seats up to 30 persons and another up to 60 persons.
  • Private party contact
    Berk Guvenc: (831) 655-3311
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