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Fishwife - Pacific Grove, Pacific Grove, CA

Fishwife - Pacific Grove

4.4
4.4
630 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Caribbean, American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (831) 375-7107

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Catering

    We are accepting catering orders at this time.

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact us for your future private events.

  • 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

Popular dishes

What 630 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

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  1. CarsonW

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Clam chowder was based on flour, not good; shrimp starter was very meager, shrimp were very small

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  2. DennisF

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    First time for me and I enjoyed it, the food is very good. I'll be back to try it again.

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  3. Denise

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great, hidden gem, in Pacific Grove. It doesn't look like much when you approach, but you will be delighted by the excellent quality of the food. You can hit Monterey and pay double (or more) or come here for the exciting and novel ways to make seafood wonderful. I highly recommend the tilapia (I make it at home) and their seafood pasta is so good, we drank the sauce with a spoon. They should make it a soup too. Make a res and come early. Street parking can fill up.

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  4. TeriH

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fantastic food & service & drinks from Rich are also the BEST !!!! We will continue to go there  frequently. One of our favorite places to go!

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  5. Melanie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We came to celebrate my husband's 77th birthday and this establishment did not disappoint. From the friendly staff, excellent service, and delicious food, everything was superb. And all the desserts were wonderful. The Creme Brule was one of the best I have had. Thank you all at the Fishwife for a memorable celebration.

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  6. christopherf

    Miami

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Marginal frozen fish from Equador in most dishes. None of it sourced locally? Plenty of other better places to choose from.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have enjoyed eating at Fishwife for many years on visits to Pacific Grove and always look forward to coming back. We've seen changes in menu and decor over the years and the changes are always good ones that improve the experience.

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  8. GeneT

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My partner and I went there recently and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. I had the sole and she had the calamari steak. Both were delicious. The portions were appropriately sized and the sides of mashed potatoes and veggies were also very good. We had clam chowder to start and it too was delicious. Finished off with blueberry cheesecake, which was fabulous - light and very tasty! We will be back soon!

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  9. AnnetteB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We have never been disappointed at FishWife. Friendly,Fantastic Food and Key Lime Pie 🥧

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  10. KHill

    Detroit

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food on Monterey Peninsula . Will continue to come as often as possible!

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  11. TheaB

    Las Vegas

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I just love this place. It’s consistently good. The food is fresh and tasty. I always love coming here. 

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  12. Cotman

    San Joaquin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is always on our list to have a nice meal. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The food is very good . It can be kind of noisy. Love the Cajun spice they rub on various types of fish.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly, efficient staff. Had sea bass with habanero cream sauce. It was great! The sauce had only a mild tang. Vegetables were cooked perfectly- done but with nice texture and flavors. Has “local” feel in unpretentious building.

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  14. aram

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We like this restaurant a lot, consistently delicious, and the service is delightful and personal. I have strict dietary needs, and they always abide.

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  15. RLWRISK

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional value, service, quality & quantity of food, a neighborhood gem.

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  16. TiffanyA

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Hands down best spot for seafood! Super friendly and attentive staff!

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  17. CareyL

    Sacramento

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As mentioned by other reviewers, the Fishwife is quite near the Asilomar Lodges and the Asilomar State Beach in Pacific Grove. It doesn't look fancy from the outside, but it makes up for that with the warmth of the staff and the quality of the food inside. We made a reservation and walked over from our Asilomar room (bad GPS directions gave us a TON of extra steps on the wife's Fitbit)! We were greeted warmly by the hostess, who acknowledged our reservation and wished us a Happy Anniversary -- as well as thanking us for spending our anniversary with them. Prices for all menu items were very reasonable. I had the calamari steak - cooked to perfection - and the wife had the shrimp/scallop Baja bowl The bowl included a scoop of rice on one side and a scoop of black beans on the other, plus a selection of steamed fresh, seasonal vegetables -- all seasoned to perfection. All menu items seem to have a Baja flair, which is a fun take on traditional seafood. It seemed there were a lot of regulars there that night, as well as a few travelers, like us. They have 2 large outdoor seating areas under tents, with heaters. It appeared the outdoor service was just as attentive and speedy as indoors. We would highly recommend the Fishwife to anyone in the vicinity who's looking for a good meal with great service!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great atmosphere & friendly staff.

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  19. hernanb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very nice place, with a more local ambience, not so aspirational as other fancy restaurants, but with excelent food, and atention. Would recomend. Will come back in our next visit to Monterrey and Carmel by the sea

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there to celebrate our eldest daughter’s finish of the Big Sur marathon. Service was prompt and friendly. I had the Barramundi and enjoyed it a lot. I believe that I also had the cree brûlée for dessert. My wife and eldest daughter had the rockfish and chips special. My youngest daughter had the shrimp venetto. All enjoyed their food. My wife also had the hibiscus margarita while I had the cucumber mojito. Prices were higher than what we typically find in New Mexico, but not bad for coastal California.

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  21. BGreene

    Sacramento

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    As you walked in the room, you were greeted by the happiest wait staff we’ve met in a long time. Make no mistake thisis not a white linen restaurant. It is cozy and very family oriented. The food was very good especially for what they charged us. We had an extremely pleasant experience and called the manager over at the end of our meal to tell her so. We’re seen this restaurant change ownership several times in the last 30 years, but the folks that own it now pay attention to detail. We will be back!

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  22. Local

    Los Angeles

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual the food, service and friendliness were fantastic. My go to place when I'm in the are. I'm addicted to the Portofino and it always lives up to my expectations. Tried the house special Turkish red wine and it was very good (second glass good).

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  23. Margiemack

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Neighborhood gem. Even on a Monday evening, tge place was packed. One of consistent favorites when we visit tge peninsula. F

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  24. SteveM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolute great dinner - special trip with my son - this made it even more special! Now I will bring my spouse here when we visit Monterey area next time!

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  25. EVMmlm

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Cute, family owned, neighborhood restaurant. Fresh fish, pasta, and healthy bowls for entrees. Savory clam chowder and lots of salad entrees available to add-on. Local beer to drink. Quantity of food is ample, but not large.Did not try dessert. Friendly table service.

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  26. BenF

    Indiana

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Genuinely the service was great…and that was it. The cocktails were undrinkable, then both entrees were flavorless and our appetizer was not well prepared. Sad as we had this recommended but it felt like a place that “used to be great” and is now coasting on old stale recipies.

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  27. PeSe

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Service was top notch - very friendly, efficient, and professional and rates 5 stars. But the food was sub-par - rates only 1 star. The calamari appetizer was tender but served on brown, old, tiny pieces of cabbage that looked like it belonged in the trash. The clam chowder was too pasty, like too much flour or cornstarch was used to thicken it. The few clams in it were very chewy and not fresh. The Alfredo Combo fettuccine had only 1 big scallop and 1 big shrimp; all the other seafood were tiny pieces. Also the seafood was not fresh. The sole also tasted like it was cooked from frozen, not fresh. We were very disappointed in the quality of the food, since this place was rated so highly on Yelp. We will spend our hard-earned money elsewhere.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Service is excellent. The quality of the food was lacking.

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  29. Nimbus

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fast service Appetizers were very good, coconut fried shrimp, fried calamari, clam chowder was good but needed more clam pieces. Main dish was excellent, sole fillet. Key lime pie was excellent.

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  30. Kteb

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fresh food prepared really well , unpretentious and reasonably priced, sweet staff. Great place to go for a lovely meal with a good friend.

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  31. Travelbug

    Exclusive

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Old school restaurant. Charming 70's vibe. Excellent food. Good service and great location.

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  32. DavidA

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The ambience was lively, wait staff was attentive without being overbearing. Food was great and generous portions. Wine and cocktails offerings were on point. Great overall evening…. Thank you

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  33. kathyp

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Make sure to have a reservation! Small place and constantly people coming in. Food was very good. We had the Caesar salad to share and it was quite large. Mains were Cajun salmon and the seafood Alfredo. Very good sized portions. We were too full to order dessert. Cocktail prices were a bit high we thought. Would come back here.

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  34. StacyY

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    The food was bland and didn’t taste fresh. My halibut was swimming I. A sauce that tasted like it came from a can. I will not go back

    Fishwife - Pacific GroveResponded on April 22, 2023Dear StacyY, I am so sorry to hear that food fell short of your expectations. I, personally will thoroughly investigate what happened and if you have a moment, would you please email me so I can offer a way to make amends? I appreciate you letting us know about your experience, and hope you will consider allowing us to serve you again in the future.

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  35. Jeff

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    A once special place now showing a lot of wear and very average food.much like that found in chain restaurants

    Fishwife - Pacific GroveResponded on April 22, 2023Dear Jeff, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience returning after sometime. I, personally will thoroughly investigate what happened and if you have a moment, would you please email me so I can offer a way to make amends? I hope you will give us another chance again in the near future.

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  36. Alison

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was our first time here, and we were impressed with the food and the service. Would definitely go back when in PG again.

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  37. KHill

    Detroit

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently exceptional! Best food around. Welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

    Fishwife - Pacific GroveResponded on April 1, 2023Dear Khill, Thank you for your recent visit and taking the time to leave a review for our restaurant. We are looking forward to seeing you again in the future.

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  38. MelissaC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    This used to be one of our favorite spots, but it's been many years since we last visited and unfortunately, it was not what we remembered. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, but the space was crowded, noisy and the food over cooked. There was an outside space, but very wet, cold weather led us to make an indoor reservation. The music was loud and in addition to the close proximity of tables, it was difficult to converse, and after COVID, we felt uncomfortable being that crowded. It's a popular spot and was packed on an early Saturday evening, but it's no longer on our list of 'must visit'.

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  39. Acedog

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Awesome good, but it was cold inside the restaurant. Shut the front door on cold days

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and service was so fast. The food was very fresh and flavorful. The location was very cozy but clean.

    Fishwife - Pacific GroveResponded on April 1, 2023Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your recent visit and taking the time to leave a review for our restaurant. We are looking forward to seeing you again in the future.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

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 630 OpenTable diners.

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

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–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • 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

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • 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

  • 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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