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Passionfish, Pacific Grove, CA

Passionfish

4.7 (7323)
$31 to $50
Seafood
701 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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 7,323 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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

    Best Service

  • 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 "absolutely delicious" sustainable seafood and a well-curated wine list. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and the "cozy, romantic ambiance," making it perfect for special occasions. The creative menu, with dishes like scallops and crab salad, leaves diners eager to return.
7,323 Reviews

  1. Laurie VIP

    Tucson144 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were spectacular!!!! Lovely restaurant.

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  2. Ashley VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and service! We were celebrating our anniversary and the hostess and server made the occasion very special. Each dish we ordered was flavorful and delicious. We will definitely be back :)

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  3. Brad VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and the service was low-key and excellent. We were impressed!! The owner was very gracious and accommodating

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  4. Kitty VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was great and the menu looked promising. Sadly, the food was unexceptional and somewhat tasteless. Biscuits outstanding. Too bad. Would love to see this place make it.

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  5. Marilyn

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food - the crab salad was the best I’ve ever had!

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  6. Fran

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, nice ambiance. They made my birthday celebration extra special by giving me a menu with Happy Birthday " on it and a complimentary dessert of my choice.

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  7. brianna VIP

    Little Rock10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding wine menu, comfortable atmosphere and well prepared service

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  8. Denise

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a must do for foodies! We come visit the area every couple of years & Passionfish never disappoints. Service is attentive and knowledgeable. The ambiance is very cozy & adult oriented. Better for intimate dining than families with small kids. But really it’s all about the food! The fish is amazing quality, excellently prepared with creative spicing, pairings & flavors. The plating is attractive. Portions may be a bit small for larger eaters (but this allows us smaller portions folks to get an appetizer &/or dessert without a doggy bag.) Don’t miss this place!

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  9. Edith

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Passion Fish and eat there whenever we are in the area. The food is always amazing! The service is first rate. Highest recommendations!!!

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  10. Jorge

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went at 5pm with our 1 year old baby - we were told ahead of time that they do not have high chairs available, and we brought a portable one that we could strap onto a regular chair. The staff were amazing, interacting with our little one and making sure we had what we needed. The food was amazing as well, so we had a great experience overall!

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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 7323 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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  4. Monterey / Carmel
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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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