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Passionfish, Pacific Grove, CA

Passionfish

4.7
4.7
7265 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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
    (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.
  • Private party contact
    Berk Guvenc: (831) 655-3311
  • 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 7,265 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Passionfish offers an exceptional dining experience with "innovative food," "terrific service," and a "great wine list." Guests rave about the "delicious, fresh seafood" and notable dishes like scallops and lamb shank. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the service is attentive, making it a "must visit" in Pacific Grove.

7,265 Reviews

  1. Carlin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 4 had a very pleasant meal. All appetizers were great, scallop, cheese balls, biscuit. My duck confit was great, wife’s trout not what she hoped for but other mains were very good.

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  2. Lori

    VIP

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The service was attentive and helpful. I’d definitely return.

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  3. Emilia

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was phenomenal. The flavors played well together, from the fresh kick of ginger with the dungeons crab salad to the perfect acidity of the tomato purée with the scallops to balance out the natural sweetness. The staff was wonderful and even though we had a late night reservation, we were not rushed out so people could go home and enjoy their Friday night. Our dishes were brought out with time to enjoy and digest, allowing us to truly appreciate and experience each course for what it should be. Passionfish was recommended to me, and will be recommended to others now. A lovely experience, meal and evening.

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  4. Kathy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    160 reviews

    5.0

    160 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious cuisine, interesting, international flavors served by charming and professional staff! Host is a delight, wonderfully engaging!

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  5. Teri

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is one of the our favorites! We were concerned because we heard the ownership had changed ! Very pleased to say they hit every mark! Our server Corinne was delightful! Food was brilliant- loved the beet salad- clams and linguine ! Love the music ! We had a wonderful time- wine was great too! Staff is very pleasant- friendly- professional! 5 stars Thank you! Teri 

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  6. gerdi

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This Restaurant deserves a Michelin star! Outstanding food and service!

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  7. Cheryl

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are visiting the Monterey area and this restaurant was recommended by a friend. We enjoyed the biscuit, sea scallops, and whole cooked rainbow trout. Staff was very friendly and attentive.

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  8. David

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really loved our dinner. Super nice staff and great food. A little understaffed when we were there which showed, but no complaints. I highly recommend for a nice, romantic dinner out.

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  9. Judy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner of sustainable, fresh seafood. Everything was fresh, delicious and beautifully prepared.

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  10. Rod

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We've eaten at Passionfish several times and have always had a wonderful experience. Our server was very attentive, personable, and kind. I asked to have the special fish that evening - the striped sea bass - but I requested to have the trout dish preparation. The server said it would be no problem to have the trout dish but replace the trout with the sea bass. My wife had the scallops and she enjoyed it very much, saying that they were cooked perfectly. We also loved the bread pudding and banana ice cream dessert. Their wine list is quite extensive, also. I highly recommend Passionfish!

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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 7265 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 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Passionfish

701 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Congress Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.passionfish.net/
  • Phone number
    (831) 655-3311
  • 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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