Passionfish
Seafood Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
Pacific Grove
"Great fish - better deserts -try the mint mud pie"(4 Tips)
"Had the scallops and they were unreal delicious."(11 Tips)
"Trout tostadas, sturgeon, spicy chowder are all great."(2 Tips)
"rainbow trout lightly smoked/red wine braised vegetable salad/basil"(4 Tips)
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Jackson TsaiFebruary 22, 2015This is a sustainable (green) restaurant, came here on a family trip & didn't make a reservation ahead of time so we ended up waiting for an 1.5hrs. The wait was worth it and the food was amazing!!!
Adam FNovember 27, 2014A quiet sustainable fish eatery with a great choice of local and foreign flavours. Make sure to get the scallops. They were not only massive but cooked to perfection. Make sure to book!
MatthieuFebruary 19, 2018Excellent place in all respects : great fish dish with subtle flavors, interesting wine list at very moderate price and very warm service. ( I consider myself a pretty picky eater)
Julie OlieNovember 28, 2018out of this world scallop, ftw duck confit, exquisite stripe bass crudo...impressive local wine list
YunnNovember 20, 2012Food and service were good. We had the scallops, cerviche, crab salad, sturgeon and mud pie and they were all good. Will certainly visit this place again on my next trip here.
Jean MayMay 11, 2014Don't know where to start! The Gorgonzola curry chutney salad, truffle oil scallops, mint chocolate ice cream pie...local wines. All 5 stars.- Paul FarrellOctober 24, 2015Trust the staff here, they won't send you wrong. Trout tostadas, sturgeon, spicy chowder are all great.
Adriana KnoblauchJuly 11, 2013Fantastic food reasonable price. Great wines and not over priced like most restaurants. Make a reservation to ensure a table. It's a popular place.
Gene KeenanOctober 10, 2010Avoid dessert and you will have a first rate dinner. Try the crab cakes, brussels sprouts, mussels, mahi mahi. All were 5 stars. Wine list is off the hook inexpensive and o what a list: some real gems
DesireeNovember 21, 2015Husband loved the food. I thought it was okay. We had shrimp jambalaya and scallops. Mud pie was good, chocolate torte was a MUST have! Tables crowded, room very loud, hard to have a conversation.
Mariianne CraryJanuary 8, 2022A gem of a place with love for the ocean, high quality food and ambiance. Extremely high value for the price.
eric bornemannAugust 22, 2020Great seafood. The rockfish and smoked trout are stellar. Great takeout options as well.
Steph ShyuFebruary 11, 2019Order the buttermilk biscuit at your own risk... because it is 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 and you will not want to save room for anything else on the menu.- Paul FarrellOctober 24, 2015Sonoma Valley Five Barrels Old Vines 2012 from Arnot Roberts is amazing. Don't chill, trust the team.
.:. sAugust 14, 2015really great food. a must if you're in the area. call ahead because it gets full.- Mell PerlingJuly 3, 2013Had the scallops and they were unreal delicious. Take advantage of the outrageously UNDER-priced wine list!
- Adriana KnoblauchJuly 11, 2013If you like Dungeness crab you have to have the d-crab avocado salad. It's a large amount of crab and delicious!
Larry DolphMarch 5, 2014The salads are great, the ceviche tostaditas awesome, the desserts beyond belief.
SeeMontereyOctober 21, 2011Some of the best seafood on the Monterey Peninsula! Try the crab cakes and check out their wine list!
Ira SerkesAugust 6, 2011We expected it to be busy and it was -we were here 2 years ago when we heard Doug Devitre at CRS. Had no reservations about returning and had no reservations so 1 hr wait became 1hr + next visit
Robin HwangAugust 14, 2012Try the crab avocado salad. Also, doors lock at 9pm, so make sure you arrive before!
Peter PennyJanuary 2, 2012Highly recommended by some dear friends because they are truly passionate about fish.
Jen HarrisOctober 3, 2010Had amazing service, server knew entire menu. Watermelon salad was to die for!
Maddox HaberdasherNovember 8, 2010Ask to sit in Casia's section. Her knowledge of the menu is only rivaled by her customer service.
- springy pantherJanuary 8, 2010rainbow trout lightly smoked/red wine braised vegetable salad/basil aioli....is divine! was not impressed with the mahi tho. Read more
Kimberly DietrichApril 14, 2024Worst Service Ever!!! Visited Sunday April 7, 2024 9pm. African American & Caucasian Couple. Rude, Racist and Disparate Treatment by our Female Server. Disgusted with how we were treated! Walked Out!!
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Sustainable seafood restaurant voted best restaurant in Monterey! Fresh seafood, organic ingredients, and an amazing wine list. Great for dinner with friends or for two in beautiful PG!
Owned by Chef Ted and wife Cindy!
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(831) 655-3311
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