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Passionfish, Pacific Grove, CA

Passionfish

4.8
4.8
7299 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
701 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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 7,299 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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4.8
4.8 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 Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Passionfish in Pacific Grove is a "culinary gem" offering delightful, imaginative dishes with a focus on sustainable seafood. Customers rave about the "excellent service" and "superb wine list" with reasonably priced options. Known for its "creative presentations" and "wonderful ambiance," it's perfect for special occasions and memorable dining experiences.

7,299 Reviews

  1. Robin VIP

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a party of six for dinner and we alll enjoyed our meals. We had a variety entrees and starters. The crab salad was a big hit. Our shellfish and fish was all very fresh and tasty. Our wine was delicious and very well priced for a restaurant. We will be back!

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  2. Nancy VIP

    San Francisco101 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Although the albacore tuna was delicious I wish I would have known it was a cold plate.

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  3. Norman

    San Francisco47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to Passionfish for a special occasion and, as usual, had a special experience. The food is excellent, fresh and hot. I consistently recommend this restaurant to all my friends.

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  4. Naresh

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in the area. We came back there after a 15ish year absence and it was still as good as we remember it. Sustainable sourced seafood and great wines for very reasonable pricing, not your usual 3x+ premium over list.

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  5. Katie

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite for us when we go up to Monterey. The best biscuit we have ever had and such amazing food. Great wine list.

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  6. Paul

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ron was a gracious and convivial. I would recommend this location not just for the food, but also for the high caliber of service. A+++

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  7. Stuart VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in the coastal area. Superb menu and great wine list.

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  8. R

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious super fresh seafood carefully prepared, respectful of the environment and the clientele with the fair priced wines. Our server was amazing and warm!

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  9. Chris VIP

    Anchorage38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    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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  10. Leslie

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Food was perfect and the wine was very reasonably priced. Wishing we had a place like this at home.

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FAQs

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

Passionfish is rated 4.8 stars by 7299 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. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Pacific Grove

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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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