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Fishwife - Pacific Grove, Pacific Grove, CA

Fishwife - Pacific Grove

4.4 (912)
$30 and under
Seafood
1996 1/2 Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3719

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Fishwife offers a menu of award-winning American cuisine with a Caribbean accent since 1986. With many daily specials, fresh Seafood as well as homemade pastas and dishes for children, there is something for everyone. Daily specials spotlight fresh catch and seasonal fish. Desserts are homemade as well. The atmosphere is casual with a FULL BAR and friendly service, making it a great place to visit with groups and family. Just a short walk from Asilomar Beach and Conference Center. Some of the most popular dishes are Clam chowder, Calamari, Alfredo Combo, Green Lip Mussels, Barramundi and famous homemade Key lime pie. You can also enjoy surf and turf or gluten-free options like the vegetarian bowl.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Caribbean, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 375-7107
  • Website
    http://fishwife.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We are accepting catering orders at this time.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for your future private events.
  • Location
    1996 1/2 Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3719
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Cross street
    Asilomar Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1 minute away from Asilomar Beach, Conference Center and 17 Miles Drive and Sunset/Grove stops
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 912 people are saying

Fishwife - Pacific Grove 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fishwife in Pacific Grove offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "great service" and "delicious food." The seafood menu, featuring items like calamari steak and rock cod sandwiches, is praised for its "fresh, flavorful" options. While some find the decor dated, others appreciate its homey charm. It's a "gem" loved by locals and visitors alike.
912 Reviews

  1. Sharon

    Fresno / San Joaquin Valley3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I have been eating here for many years whenever we are in Monterey. The meal we had this time was disappointing. It looked like it had been served up in a cafeteria. Our prawns were tasteless. The service was good; the waiter friendly. Our table was located near the cash register so had a lot of foot traffic and noise. We probably won't be back.

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  2. Florentin

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect, the food and the vine was excellent. The server was very pleasant. Thanks to him for the calamari.

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  3. Quiara VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Outdated restaurant, okay good, okay service provided. Seated where you can see the kitchen through a curtain

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was wonderful!!!

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  5. Ellen VIP

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time here, and always incredible. Good, service and atmosphere is amazing! Will be back!

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  6. Steve

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s been years since we’ve dined at this, one our favorite Central Coast restaurants. Correction …used to be favs. We took our family for lunch today while vacationing from Fresno. Having previous great dining there I had high expectations but was sadly disappointed. Only one gluten free option offered on the menu. Two of the three main entrees were not available because the ‘fish had not been delivered from Monterrey yet’. The server brought my entree and it was not as ordered. Said ‘ the chef couldn’t make it gluten free’ and didn’t offer another option. My sea bass was dry, white rice and sautéed spinach lacked flavor. I was going to send it back but the server didn’t return for a long time. Our over priced lunch for 4 adults and 2 small kids was over $350! We won’t return.

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  7. Anna

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and friendly atmosphere. A wide variety of foods. Seafood was great.

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  8. JulieM

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Welcoming, smiling folks offering great service and tremendous food. Espanada and Ahi bowls particularly good.

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  9. Gary

    Orange County21 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We went to Fishwife for dinner based on decent reviews. But the dining experience was very disappointing. The food: Nothing special and the price was above average for similar type of food. In fact, their famous fish and chips was not that good. Small pieces of fish wrapped in thick cornmeal batter. And the fish was dry and tasteless. The service: Not attentive. The restaurant: Looked run down and the restroom was filthy. Beware of no splitting the bill and extra charge for credit card payment.

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  10. Kathleen VIP

    California Central Coast69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eating at Fishwife is a joyous experience. We are treating as part of a warm and loving family in addition to enjoying a fabulous meal!

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FAQs

Fishwife - Pacific Grove does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Fishwife - Pacific Grove also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 375-7107.

Fishwife - Pacific Grove is rated 4.4 stars by 912 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Fishwife - Pacific Grove

1996 1/2 Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3719

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Asilomar Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Caribbean, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1 minute away from Asilomar Beach, Conference Center and 17 Miles Drive and Sunset/Grove stops
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://fishwife.com/
  • Phone number
    (831) 375-7107
  • Catering
    We are accepting catering orders at this time.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for your future private events.
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