Passionfish

Name: Passionfish
Address: 701 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, United States, 93950
Telephone: (831) 655-3311
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (7300)

$31 to $50

Seafood

701 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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2 people

May 23, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 15 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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Popular dishes

Prosperity Tea$8.00
A delightful tisane blend of hibiscus, stevia and spearmint.
Chrysanthemum Mint$10.00
Deep golden yellow chrysanthemum buds and refreshing mint tisane.
Ginger Ginseng$10.00
Chamomile blossoms, ginseng root, spicy bits of ginger & spearmint leaves.
Jasmine Pearls$10.00
Hand wrapped & scented 'pearls' of spring green tea.
Rose Garden Dragon Well$9.00
A blend of full bodied premium dragon well green tea and rose petals.
Orchid Oolong Tieguanyin$10.00
Gentle yet rich and intensely floral tea with the Tieguanyin variety’s unmistakable aroma and taste.
Imperial Keemun$10.00
Keemun is among the oldest black teas produced in China. Lightly sweet notes, floral and apples.
Yunnan Puerh$10.00
A woody and earthy flavored aged dark tea, renowned for its healthful benefits.

Coffee

from Acme Coffee Roasting Co., Seaside

Valve Job$5.00
'Dark French Blend'
Acme Decaf$5.00

dessert in a glass

Quinta do Infantado Colheita Tawny ‘15$11.00
Porto, Portugal
Smith Woodhouse LBV ‘11$11.00
Porto, Portugal
Rare Wine Co. Historic Series ‘New York’ Malmsey, Madeira$9.00
Tissot ‘Spirale’, Passerillé ‘18$24.00
Savagnin Blend, Jura, France
Château Soucherie, ‘Patrimoine’ ‘20$10.00
Chenin Blanc, Coteaux du Layon, France
Ermes Pavese ‘Ninive’$21.00
Late Harvest Prie Blanc, Blanc de Morgex, Italy
Marco de Bartoli ‘Padre della Vigna’ ‘19$20.00
Zibibbo Passito, Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy
Ojai Vineyards Late Harvest Riesling ‘21$14.00
Santa Barbara County

dessert

suggested dessert wines & teas

yuzu panna cotta, strawberry coulis$10.00
lemongrass meringue, candied ginger
maple-banana bread pudding$13.00
bourbon caramel, banana ice cream
chocolate truffle torte$10.00
passionfruit syrup
mint & espresso mud pie$13.00
chocolate sauce
roquefort ice cream, candied walnuts$10.00
medjool dates, honey
chocolate sorbet$7.00

take home

bake at home biscuit box$20.00
wine club 3-pack 'Greece'$125.00

What 7,300 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
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
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Monterey / Carmel
Great for fine wines
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Review summary

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Passionfish in Pacific Grove delights diners with "delicious super fresh seafood" and a "great wine list" at reasonable prices. Guests rave about the "wonderful, wonderful, wonderful" service and "creative combinations" that make each dish a culinary adventure. With attentive staff and a cozy ambiance, it's a top choice for special occasions.

7,300 Reviews

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Allen VIP
San Diego64 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great Buttermilk Biscuits and my Fish dinner was excellent
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Richard
San Francisco39 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall very good. Beer list included a long sought after dark chestnut ale! Attention to food delivery and table clearing is good. Only fault is that the portions seemed a bit small considering the prices...
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Andy
San Francisco26 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If you are looking for a fine dining experience away from the Monterey crowds Passion fish will not disappoint. Excellent food sourced sustainably that provides an array of flavors to suit most palates. Enthusiastic but unobtrusive service with knowledgeable servers more than willing to make recommendations based on personal experience. Nice wine list to complement the unique flavors that will tempt and delight your taste buds up and down the menu. Five stars!
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Beth
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time at Passionfish. I appreciated that they had a vegetarian option so that I, a pescatarian, could go with my vegetarian partner. Both dishes were excellent, well prepared and rather unique. I would definitely go back.
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Charlie
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Very weird vibe. Food was good, a bit overpriced. Dated interior, high noise level. No enthusiasm from the employees. On its way down.
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Toni
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my birthday and I had a wonderful time. Service was attentive and friendly. Food was outstanding. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday. Thank you!
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Margaret VIP
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food on Mother’s Day. Attentive and speedy service with very nice pacing on the courses. We had a lovely bottle of Chablis, reasonably priced which paired well with our apps and mains. So happy to have had the opportunity to celebrate here at a local restaurant!
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Greg
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great innovativev restaurant. I've eaten here for years when visiting Monterey. I'll always come back.
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Addison
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time there, even though we had looked at it several times before and chosen other venues. We really should have tried it sooner. We started with the scallop appetizer and a green salad that were tastefully presented and delicious. For our mains we had the pork and beef dishes, both well prepared and flavorful. The portions were spot on. The wait staff was efficient and available, but not overwhelming. A nice meal and we will return.
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Robin VIP
San Francisco20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
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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FAQs

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

Passionfish is rated 4.8 stars by 7300 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 23, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

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

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.

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Passionfish

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About this restaurant

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Sea Scallops

Beet Salad

Maple-Banana Bread Pudding

Loose Leaf Teas

Prosperity Tea$8.00

Chrysanthemum Mint$10.00

Ginger Ginseng$10.00

Jasmine Pearls$10.00

Rose Garden Dragon Well$9.00

Orchid Oolong Tieguanyin$10.00

Imperial Keemun$10.00

Yunnan Puerh$10.00

Coffee

Valve Job$5.00

Acme Decaf$5.00

dessert in a glass

Quinta do Infantado Colheita Tawny ‘15$11.00

Smith Woodhouse LBV ‘11$11.00

Rare Wine Co. Historic Series ‘New York’ Malmsey, Madeira$9.00

Tissot ‘Spirale’, Passerillé ‘18$24.00

Château Soucherie, ‘Patrimoine’ ‘20$10.00

Ermes Pavese ‘Ninive’$21.00

Marco de Bartoli ‘Padre della Vigna’ ‘19$20.00

Ojai Vineyards Late Harvest Riesling ‘21$14.00

dessert

yuzu panna cotta, strawberry coulis$10.00

maple-banana bread pudding$13.00

chocolate truffle torte$10.00

mint & espresso mud pie$13.00

roquefort ice cream, candied walnuts$10.00

chocolate sorbet$7.00

take home

bake at home biscuit box$20.00

wine club 3-pack 'Greece'$125.00

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