PassionFish - Reston VA

Name: PassionFish - Reston VA
Address: 11960 Democracy Drive, Reston, VA, United States, 20190
Telephone: (703) 230-3474
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

6035 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Passion Fish - Reston VA is dedicated to providing the finest quality, sustainable seafood available in an upscale/casual fine dining experience.

Garage parking at Reston Town Center will always be free for our guests. Please park in the Orange Garage on Explorer Street and check in with us when you arrive.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 30, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

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Takeout

(703) 230-3474

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Sushi
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 230-3474
Website
http://www.passionfishreston.com/passionfish.html
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Christopher Clime
Private party facilities
The menus at PassionFish all reflect our 'passion' for sourcing a premier selection of seafood from the world over, while the produce we use hails from within miles of our kitchen. We pride ourselves on creating simply elegant dishes with newly distinctive flavors.
Private party contact
Kathy: (855) 853-0859

Location
11960 Democracy Drive Reston, VA 20190
Neighborhood
Reston
Cross street
Explorer Street
Parking details
Garage parking at Reston Town Center will always be free for our guests. Please park in the Orange Garage on Explorer Street and check in with us when you arrive.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Jack
Washington DC
238 reviews
vip
4.0
238 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Caesar salad was great as was the trout with delicious mushroom side. Halibut was cooked perfectly-nice and moist with tasty nut topping but the papaya salad passion fruit panang was extremely spicing so that neither of us could eat it. Strawberry Sorbet for dessert was excellent as was our server!!
AL
AndrewL
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there for a special anniversary and they treated us so extra special. It was just a perfect evening. And the food was excellent.
BS
BobS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
Service was not the best but food was very good. Also utensils had to be asked for between courses. And dessert took forever.
LB
LanceB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, service was great, management greeted us on the way out to seal the deal. Overall fantastic experience.
RE
RestonEats
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Passion fish exceeded our expectations! Very efficient and friendly service, food was excellent, and the ambiance made splurging worth it
RT
RameshT
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience4
I have long been a guest at passionfish and enjoyed my dining experience. Last night was disappointing. The food was overpriced and mediocre. Nothing memorable about the experience. So sad.
R
Reston
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic,
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great time for our wedding anniversary. Service outstanding and food was perfect.
BR
BobR
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Seafood was great! Fresh and cooked just right. Service was friendly, but flawed. A bit more training needed.
T
Terrible
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
DA
DebiA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about our experience was exceptional.
G
Goldie
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Enjoyed a very nice dining experience. The staff was very nice and helpful. They offer a variety of fish dishes and a nice selection of gluten-free items. It would be nice if they would add a gluten-free starch to the menu.
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foodlover
Washington DC
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious; the service was outstanding. Everyone in our family loved eating there. I’m a regular customer there and have never been disappointed. There dining club is a good deal too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We are regular customers at Passion Fish and it’s our Go to for special occasions. We were a party of six and we ordered drinks, several apps and a few dinners. I can’t give a low rating because we did enjoy our drinks and dinners as always. Our waiter recommended cherry infused bourbons which were outstanding along with the crispy flounder and swordfish along with a few beautiful rolls and ceviche. I have two complaints though. 1. Our hostess, (short dark haired) was beyond rude to us. My group noticed that she would not make eye contact with us even while we were trying to talk to her about our table. We knew she heard us and she would only communicate with the other hostess. We weren’t complained or asking anything complicated. She made us feel unwelcome and it was 100% awkward. Eventually she sat us, dropped the menus and walked away. After our dinner, upon exiting we could see her eye rolling about us and saying something about us to the other hostess. Not a good impression for a $600 plus tab. 2. When drinks are served, servers should not hold glasses by the rim.
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foodlover
Washington DC
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Passion Fish in Reston is always outstanding. The dining room is beautiful, there are outside tables for those who prefer to dine there, the food is delicious and the wait staff members are friendly and very responsive to requests. It is one of my favorite places to eat even though it is 25 miles from my home. Well worth the drive.
IH
InHouseCounsel
Washington DC
38 reviews
vip
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience1
This was our first visit to PassionFish. While the food itself was ok, and the server was very helpful, the overall experience was lacking. On the plus site, we were promptly seated when we arrived for a reservation at 7 PM on a Saturday. Unfortunately, we were seated upstairs, in a room that seemed more like a hotel breakfast area- it was just sort of drab and quiet. Downstairs appeared to be much more lively, as well as decorated with a bit of flair. The server appeared right away, and was helpful. The bumps started when we ordered drinks- we selected the only Rose on the menu, only to be told it was sold out. The wine list was not great- mostly very inexpensive wines marked up 300-400%. The cocktail list tended towards the sweeter variety. Not our taste, but I know it is popular with others, so that is just a personal view. We did enjoy the dozen oysters on the half shell. The server described the oyster choices available that night well. For the main course, we had the crab cakes and the softshell crabs. They were both not bad. Nothing special, but ok. The presentation was minimalist. The meals each came with one side. The only green items on the list of sides were crispy brussels sprouts or green beans with almonds. We opted for the green beans, which were server fairly raw. For the other side we selected the fries fries, which came as a much larger than expected portion but were clearly your average frozen fries. Overall, the meal was ok, but the lack of much ambiance did not see to justify the $300 price for dinner for two with a bottle of cheap wine.
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 15, 2022Thank you for your honest feedback on our food and service. We try to accommodate a variety of dining experiences but by your review, it seems we dropped the ball. If you decide to dine with us again and are unsatisfied with where you are being seated, please let us know immediately so that we may correct things. Some guests prefer a quieter evening over a lively one and we simply misread your dining expectations. I hope we see you again.
D
Dave
Washington DC
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and wonderfully tasty food. Portions were adequate. Drinks were well made too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They never fail me!!!! Both times I’ve been here I tried different items and both times my taste buds were very pleased!!! The ambiance is beautiful and menu gives a great selection of yummy things to try. A+++
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 15, 2022We are so glad to hear you enjoy dining with us! Thank you very much for your feedback on our food and we look forward to hearing more about your next experience here as well.
C
Cheryl
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite restaurant in Northern Virginia and we love celebrating birthdays and other special occasions here. This time, we had macadamia crusted halibut, beet salad and soft shell crab. It was fabulous!
PJ
PJsreview
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rob is fantastic! Excellent service and good is always good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
All great, from complimentary champagne, to great food and excellent service (Rob). Loud, non-stop talking guy at next table was only negative, but not much restaurant could do about that.
J
Jace
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding, as usual. Enjoyed fresh oysters from PEI and the macadamia-crusted halibut.
N
Nurseleo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food. Atmosphere was true to description, fine dining and a reasonable price.
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 15, 2022Your feedback on food and service is very much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again!!
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SerEr
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good ambience. Delicious food. We would definitely visit gain.
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 15, 2022Thank you for your patronage and we'll see you next time!
CC
ChefColby
Sacramento
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service attentive wait staff. A clean place free parking across the street
AK
AniaK
Phoenix
192 reviews
vip
5.0
192 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Fabulous experience! The sauces are fantastic. The red curry was truly my favorite. The fish was prepared perfectly. We started with oysters, fabulous! Very fresh and flavorful. Server was knowledgeable and very attentive. Can't wait to return!
KC
KCC14
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I come to Passion Fish often because it's in my neighborhood. The food is always delicious and service is on point. Our server Andrea was wonderful. She was very attentive and also made our night really fun! Highly recommend!
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 15, 2022Thank you for your continued patronage. It is our pleasure to serve you and glad to hear that Andrea made your evening even more special.
R
Richard
Richmond
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We go to Passion Fish on special occasions and have never been disappointed. The service is a little slow and it is pricey but it's worth the wait and the money. Last night I had grilled rockfish and it was cooked perfectly--flaky and flavorful. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals very much.
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 15, 2022We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your patronage. We will continue to strategize as a team to make service more efficient for you on your next visit.
A
Adam
Washington DC
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice place but brunch has fallen off and really better for dinner.
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 1, 2022Thank you for your feedback and compliment on dinner. On your next visit, we would love to hear about ways you feel we could improve our brunch or a popular favorite dish that we should bring back to the menu. We appreciate your patronage and we want you to enjoy every experience with us, day or night.
K
Kimi
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Accommodations, food and service were excellent.
R
Rockitmail2
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing, food was a 10 and so was service!
LF
LoudounFoodie
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal as always!
LG
LGfromDC
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Delightful staff who are enjoyable and attentive to just the right degree. Food is generally excellent though my dover sole fillet was just a bit overcooked and so too dry. Standout food included the oysters, shrimp, Thai lobster pot, sea bass. The French fries are nearly perfect.
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 1, 2022Thank you for your feedback on our food and service. We will definitely relay your experience to the chef. We look forward to seeing you again.
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Sonya
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall1food1service5ambience5
Quality and taste of Food was not worth the price tag
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 1, 2022We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. Seafood market prices have been a real challenge for the service industry since the pandemic and other restaurants groups have chosen to go with cheaper less quality products to cut cost. Our executive chef is passionate about delivering a high quality product and keeping the price to guests as affordable as possible. This task is easier said than done but please allow us the opportunity to change your perspective on us.
TS
TonyS
Richmond
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The meal was great as we had Mahi Mahi and the Flounder fresh catch- the meal was very good and tasty, the ambiance was great but the service was a little off. She was a nice waitress but not really oriented to good tabel service- long wait between refills and water. The atmosphere was great for our party of four and the food was good enough to come back again.
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 1, 2022Thank you for your patronage and honest feedback back on service. We will continue to coach and mentor our team in the ways of hospitality in order to provide a better experience for you next time. Thank you in advance, for giving us the opportunity to improve.
DE
DEBBIE
Washington DC
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server on the covered outdoor dining area was Rene. He was superb. He made good recommendations and was very accurate with his descriptions. His service was attentive but he did not hover. Food was expertly prepared. Our dinner guest was equally impressed. Many thanks for such a fine establishment.
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 1, 2022Thank you for your feedback on your dining experience. Rene is extremely passionate about hospitality and it reflects in his service. We look forward to seeing you next time.
SA
ShawnA
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The seafood is awesome and the service is really good too. Highly recommend!
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on June 1, 2022We appreciate your patronage and feedback! Thank you for dining with us.
R
Rebe
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Allen was busy as heck but we still had the best drinks and best service!
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on May 17, 2022Allen is a true soldier. That was not an easy day for him but I am glad his hospitality shined through nonetheless.
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Debra
Washington DC
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful as always. Superior service and delicious food. I had a PassionFish Roll and shrimp cocktail, probably the best shrimp cocktail I’ve ever had. The shrimp were huge. . Others had the lobster special and soft shell crab. Everyone was happy!
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on May 17, 2022We appreciate your patronage and it was our pleasure to serve you.
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moserbl
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely perfect evening dinner to celebrate anniversary. The spicy tuna sushi was delicious and we will return to have it again. We highly recommended this restaurant.
PassionFish - Reston VAResponded on May 17, 2022Thank you for sharing such a special occasion with us and we are happy to hear the evening was a success. We appreciate your patronage and your recommendation.

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
- Contactless payment available
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

FAQs

PassionFish - Reston VA does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. PassionFish - Reston VA also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 230-3474.

PassionFish - Reston VA is rated 4.7 stars by 6035 OpenTable diners.