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    Passionfish

    4.3 (2.6k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Radhika G.

    We had a reservation here on our way back from Carmel to SF . Cute place and nice wine cellar. The food was great , we liked that they had vegetarian options as well . Friendly staff but they seemed so busy . It took them 30 mins to just bring out the wine bottle we ordered and the food took even longer . That was a little painful for us as we had a dog waiting in the car with dog mode and our dinner took 2.5 hours to wrap up. Other than the long wait for dishes to arrive, we had a great time with good food and wine

    Biscuit and Smoked Trout Ceviche Tostadas, Cashew Pesto, Spicy Salsa Brava
    Rand E.

    Had another amazing meal with friends! The service was excellent and accommodations were made/explained to my gluten free guest. They have a special menu with ingredients and possibilities for food sensitivities. Started off with their amazing biscuit...a meal in itself. Crunchy on outside and flaky moist on the inside, served with butter drizzled with some honey. Then served 2 appetizers, asparagus fries and smoked trout ceviche tostadas...both delicious! Next was an arugula beet salad, followed by the sea scallops and lamb breast. So flavorful and marvelous.

    Queen R.

    This is where the simplicity's meet sophistications Truly enjoyed the dinner we had here plus celebrating our special day here .The staff were so sweet and gave us a free dessert for our engagement day. Over all we will definitely come and visit again. Monterey has so much to offer!

    Sea Scallops
    Romelia R.

    An amazing restaurant with even greater service. Attentive from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out. Had to try Nancy's Buttery Buttermilk Biscuit and it did not disappoint. Golden and toasty on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. The tomato truffle butter the scallops were in was rich in flavor. The rice custard was interesting with its dry pudding consistency but paired well with the poached lettuce and onions. We also had a couple of salads that were very fresh and delicious. They also have a great list of wine bottles and decent amount of wine glass options for great prices.

    Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta
    Christina Z.

    Lovely dinner at Passionfish - the vibe is a modern, cozy, local dinner spot in the heart of Pacific Grove. The seafood is sustainably sourced and feels curated so that you aren't overwhelmed with options. We started with the calamari which was lightly breaded (my preferred way) plated on a tangy citrus sauce with an herb salad. We also shared the buttermilk biscuit which had a buttery crunch on the outside and was so fluffy and buttery in the inside. For entrees, I had the sea scallops which were cooked perfectly and delicious poached lettuce. My husband had the lamb which lived up to the name of being spoonable and so tender. We ended the meal with a light panna cotta that came with candied ginger.

    Arctic char
    Lucia L.

    Still thinking of Passionfish...from far away! Came here for our anniversary that we were spending in Monterey Bay, and this was easily one of the best meals we've had! Their menu features mostly fish-based dishes, but we decided to go with their specials of the night - an arctic char cooked in a matcha beurre sauce, and their slow-cooked lamb. Both dishes were cooked to absolute perfection- the lamb was so tender and flavorful without ANY hint of gaminess, easily being the BEST I ever had. The arctic char was juicy and tender, but with the most perfect crispy crust that had no hint of being burnt or soggy. We also ordered their signature biscuit, which is freshly made in house and a delicious, comforting appetizer! Highly recommend checking them out for very detail-oriented, caring service, incredibly well executed dishes, fairly priced wines, and an unforgettable dinner experience!

    Fried asparagus
    Suzanne S.

    A true gem- outstanding staff and incredible food. Amazing place- it's a winner, no doubt! First my husband and i had The shareable fried squid appetizer- very well prepared- light and crispy pieces on top of a lemon vinegar with fresh cilantro. This calamari was so darn delish- elevated more than the basic marinara sauce that I'm used to. The biscuit would have to be one of the best ever I've ever had So incredibly light crunch on the outside but soft and buttery inside was so good- we just had to order another extra! I had the entree scallops- and was so blown away with the flavors! My husband had the eggplant entree. Who would've known, this simple dish was so highly elevated with texture and flavors I couldn't get enough of it. For dessert- the mint mudpie was really an explosion of flavors that will make you savor every bite! One of the best restaurants here on the peninsula. Bravo to them.

    Spoonable 12-hour Lamb Breast
    Amaan V.

    Delicious food and impeccable service. Perfect spot to take your SO to - intimate summates this place perfectly. The lamb was SUPER tender and all the server's wine recommendations were a hit with our entrees. I will say the chamomile crème brûlée that we got was a little mid - didn't really get the hint of chamomile in there - but the wine combo (Kiralyudvar) was insanely rich and delicious.

    Sea Scallops entree
    Diane W.

    We had a lovely dinner here tonight. Passionfish is an upscale and elegant restaurant known for their seafood being sustainably sourced. We had made reservations in advance, which is highly recommended. We were warmly greeted at the door by the hostess, shown to our table and were given menus. Our waitress, Candace, came and introduced herself and informed us of this evening's special, which was the rack of lamb. We decided to start our meal with the fried calamari squid herb salad with spicy tangerine vinaigrette. We also ordered the Dungeness crab salad. We shared both of these items. We also decided to share their famous buttermilk biscuit. The calamari starter was so good. Cooked perfectly with a light crispy batter exterior. The tangerine vinaigrette was delicious with a bit of heat. The Dungeness crab salad was amazing. The ginger vinaigrette paired extremely well with the crab, avocado and arugula. This was our favorite item. I'd come back just for this salad. The buttermilk biscuit was warm and delicious with the honey butter they provided. One was enough to split. For our mains, we ordered the rack of lamb and the sea scallops entree. My husband loved the lamb but had a hard time cutting it with the plain silverware knife that was part of our place setting. We asked for a sharp knife but they don't usually provide those for their guests. Candace was able to find us a sharp knife which worked out great. My sea scallops were perfectly seared on the top and bottom and creamy in the middle. So delicious. I did not care for the sides at all. The poached lettuce, was one of my sides, was not palatable at all. I'm just not into hot soggy lettuce. The other side was a rice custard. It definitely was savory and custard like. I had an issue with the texture. The menu isn't huge. I only wish they had more options for the sides where we can choose what we'd like. We had excellent service by the wait staff. Our waters were constantly being topped off. We did glance at the dessert menu, but were too full to try anything. We will definitely come back again and make sure to make room for dessert.

    Sea Scallop appetizer
    David C.

    This place came recommended and I understand why! Loved our dishes and the service was excellent! Everything on the menu sounded terrific, but we finally settled in on a couple dishes and everyone was amazing!

    Alyssa L.

    My bf and I arrived right at opening ahead of our reservation and were promptly seated. It was really quiet and vibey initially since the restaurant was empty but the establishment quickly filled up - though it never got too noisy which we appreciated. Service was high quality and the server made us feel very welcome. My bf ordered the Duck Confit (4/5): Duck Confit was nearly perfect. While the sauce and potato cake were perfectly done (the sauce gave a tangy kick to otherwise heavy flavors) the cook of the duck was a tad more iffy. The skin was perfectly done and very crispy but the inside was tender at spots, falling off the bone when cutting it, and in other spots was kind of dry and chewy. Despite this we enjoyed the flavors and the portion size. I ordered the Sea Scallops (4/5): The sauce, rice pudding, and vegetables were delicious! The dish felt well balanced and all the different components worked well to come together into a coherent dish. However, one thing that we didn't enjoy was that a lot of the dish components were wet which meant there was a bit of liquid pooling on the plate and made the dish look a lot less appealing and eating it a bit more difficult. The scallops were also slightly overcooked but perfectly seasoned and seared. Overall this was a very solid dinner that left us pretty satisfied.

    Nancy's Buttery Buttermilk Biscuit
    Terence T.

    My partner brought me here for my birthday after a nice evening of staring at otters in the bay. The vibe is definitely retired bougie which I don't quite fit into but meant the ambience was very calm and low key. Like the ocean Rainbow trout was a step outside our typical picks. It was well deboned (only two small ones on the side) and well cooked. We unfortunately didn't like the cardamom flavour accompanying it Scallops are a MUST HAVE. They are expensive, almost $10 per scallop but they were excellently cooked, buttery but firm enough to sit on a fork and the rice custard was so good too The squash bisque was a bit watery for a bisque but provided a nice warm feeling coming in from the rainy outside We got recommended the biscuit and thought why not, $4 and it was a HIGH RETURN dish. Definitely get it yourself, it is soft and buttery honestly I'd get one per person They also gave me an ice cream for my birthday, while we ordered the chocolate torte it was overpowered by the passion fruit syrup. If that's your thing, go ahead.

    Chocolate sorbet
    Philipp B.

    I had a fabulous meal at Passionfish last night, after not eating there in a while. I've always liked the restaurant, but not quite as much as others did. In particular, I found the entrees a bit too spartan, the flavor often fell a bit short of what I was hoping for, even as I loved other aspects of the experience. Last night started with a biscuit that was remarkably good (I saw on the dessert menu the restaurant sells a make-your-own kit). I had a calamari appetizer that was notably tender, with the richness of the fried calamari balanced by a zingy citrus sauce. Entree was halibut that was well-cooked and with a satisfying combination of flavors; my only modest quibble was that halibut works particularly well as a thicker cut, and this piece was fairly thin. Plating/presentation was strong throughout, and especially for the halibut. All of this was paired with a Santa Cruz-area Pinot Noir by Ghostwriter, which wasn't on my radar, that had Old World characteristics that paired nicely with the food. Dessert was a chocolate sorbet, almost certainly produced with a pricey Pacojet, that was exceptionally creamy and rich despite being dairy free. Service was great; casual, helpful, mostly very responsive. There was a delay in getting our table ready, I presume because a prior party lingered. We were low-key about it, but the restaurant might have acknowledged it in some modest way, e.g. just having the server mention it again, or sending a shared appetizer out for the table as a gesture. Ambiance was lovely. Price was appropriate, and kudos to the restaurant for marking wine up far less than most do. Overall, based on last night's meal, Passionfish is a restaurant I'm happy to recommend enthusiastically.

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    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Unfortunately, we do not have outdoor seating.

    Are there any kid friendly menu options?

    We just went tonight and they do offer options for kids, but not a physical kids menu just ask the waiter. They had a penne pasta or fettuccine, basic fish with potatoes and veggies and a kids size duck confit which my son loved and some other… Read more

    Why are the biscuits not on the online menu on their website?

    If you look at the photos posted by customers, you will see it on the menu :) Perhaps it is a… Read more

    Is parking difficult here?

    Normally there is plenty of on-street parking nearby.

    Are reservations required?

    It depends how you define "required". Nobody's going to shoot walk-ins for trying, but Passionfish is small and enormously popular, so if your dining schedule isn't flexible, make a reservation well in advance of your preferred date and time.

    Is it okay to take two toddlers here?

    Shouldn't be a problem, but you may want to opt for outdoor seating as it's pretty cramped inside with no social distancing and all staff here not wearing masks.

    Do waiters wear masks outdoors?

    We were there in the beginning of August as the Delta variant was spreading rapidly, and our server did not wear a mask indoors! In addition, there was no attempt at social distancing, and we were very close to another table full of diners. I felt… Read more

    Are dogs allowed for outdoor dining?

    Yes, my Labrador Retriever napped under the table during the meal that my wife and I enjoyed immensely. Wait staff were all delighted to meet my dog. Brought her a bowl of water.

    Is this restaurant open now?

    Yes, outdoor dining only

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    Red House Cafe

    Red House Cafe

    4.3
    (2.2k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Absolutely loved this place, every time I come to Pacific Grove, I prefer to have breakfast here! I…read moretruly think this is one of the best breakfast and brunch spots in the area. I really love the whole concept and atmosphere of this cafe, it feels cozy and full of charm. The staff was really friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Service like this always makes a place memorable. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and fresh. Everything tasted homemade and high quality. And the coffee was excellent too! If you're visiting Pacific Grove or Monterey Peninsula and looking for a cozy breakfast spot with great food, amazing coffee, and wonderful service, I highly recommend Red House Cafe. Definitely a place I would happily come back to again and again.

    We got seated fast but after that, it went downhill. Service was not very friendly- and the manager…read moreor owner was conducting business in the main dining room. The server kept looking distracted and even spilled some water on my daughter and didn't apologize- although again I don't think he even noticed. Potato leek soup was delicious- prob should have only ordered that. Chicken quesadilla was served with salsa on the side but again, was already partially spilled. Chicken tasted...too uncooked. My daughter did like her salmon tartine. My husband ate the meatballs but it wasn't anything special. At some point they got food deliveries and it was unprofessional how they discussed the delivery person. No one asked us how the food was or if we needed anything. Definitely the worst meal and dining experience of our vacation.

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    Cute washroom, wish it could be kept clean (not by one of the servers or any kitchen workers for sure lol) throughout the day.
    Cute washroom, wish it could be kept clean (not by one of the servers or any kitchen workers for sure lol) throughout the day.
    Classic country breakfast
    Classic country breakfast
    Cinnamon Brioche French Toast

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    Julia's Vegetarian Restaurant

    Julia's Vegetarian Restaurant

    4.6
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Good food! Great service! Yellow coconut curry was exquisite! I would visit it next time we visit…read morecarmel by the sea

    The wife and I rarely repeat a restaurant on vacation, but we came here for lunch while vacationing…read morein Carmel By The Sea and saw they had a gluten free and vegan biscuits and gravy, so of course we came back for brunch. For lunch, I went with their Big Sur pizza on gluten free crust. The crust was impressive. Not my favorite I've ever had but still a really good job. The pizza was vegan with fried oyster mushrooms, baked white mushrooms, various veggies, and a red sauce with white sauce drizzle. Pizza was great. Really sold me on coming back the next day. As for brunch, they did not have the GF biscuits. The gravy was still vegan and they offered to serve it on GF focaccia bread. However, at $22, I couldn't do it. Besides, I would at least need to add a couple eggs for some protein and I wasn't about to spend all of that on brunch. So instead, I went with huevos rancheros. This was excellent. The poblano sauce was spicy and hearty, the tortillas nice and crisp, and the pinto beans an interesting change of pace. The potatoes were awesome. Place is plain and pretty basic. The outside seating is in the sun and facing a blacktop parking lot, so you don't come here for the ambiance. But the food and service were excellent. Great vegan meals.

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    Fried mushrooms and buffalo cauliflower wings. Both are vegan & GF, each served with vegan garlic aioli.
    Fried mushrooms and buffalo cauliflower wings. Both are vegan & GF, each served with vegan garlic aioli.
    Brunch bowl with crispy paprika potatoes, regular or vegan egg and salad
    Brunch bowl with crispy paprika potatoes, regular or vegan egg and salad
    Choose your mimosa! Orange, mango or strawberry. Did someone say bottomless?

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    The Spotted Duck

    The Spotted Duck

    4.8
    (169 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    The restaurant was about 80% full on a Friday night, yet it still felt intimate and comfortable…read more With a capacity of only 49 people, there isn't a bad seat in the house. The fun artwork and paintings throughout the restaurant added so much personality and made the space even more enjoyable. We started with the duck pâté and bread. The pâté was silky smooth with just a hint of sweetness, paired perfectly with the toasted bread. It literally melted in your mouth. The octopus with bean and honey sauce was another standout. The sauce complemented the octopus beautifully. The octopus itself was incredibly tender and soft -- not chewy at all -- and honestly reminded me of some amazing octopus I had while visiting Portugal. The mussels came in a very generous portion, and the tomato sauce was so good you could drink it by itself. For our mains, we had the sea scallops and the seared tuna, and both dishes were excellent. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtful, and well executed. The coffee and tea cups were the Bodum brand, great quality, double-lined, and they kept the drinks warm while still being comfortable to hold. Definitely a memorable dinner in Pacific Grove, and I'd gladly come back again.

    Really solid food and good service, I would give this a 4.5 if I could. Made a reservation, which…read morewas easy for Saturday evening. Good amount of street parking outside. The inside has a rustic, laid-back vibe to it. Our waiter was attentive and nice - he did forget our two glasses of wine until we reminded him when our entrees came out. They did comp the wines at the end though, which was nice. As for food, we got the mussels and octopus to start. The mussels were cooked well and the broth was good. Liked the sourdough accompaniment a lot, especially dipped in the sauce/broth. The octopus was very interesting as well with the black bean honey sauce. Sweet yet had a sort of earthy/nuttiness to it. It had a very Asian influence to it, compared to the typical Italian or Greek method of preparing octopus. For entrees we got the seared duck breast and sea scallops. Scallops were a tad salty but were cooked well and had a buttery taste. I appreciated all the veggies it came with and made the dish very clean-tasting. Duck breast was very soft and easy to cut. Polenta was cooked well too and the chard gave a nice touch of green to the dish. The entire dish felt very comforting. We finished off with the apple cake and chocolate pot. Both were tasty, although the apple cake was a bit better. I enjoyed the ice cream and the cake had crispy edges and soft inside. Chocolate pot was smooth and easy to eat, and wasn't overly rich.

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    Duck Liver Pate
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    Hops And Fog Brewing

    Hops And Fog Brewing

    4.7
    (121 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Amazing pizza and awesome service!…read more We met with some family here for lunch and a few beers. Hops and Fog is definitely the local spot to be at, it filled up quickly after we sat down. I ordered a Dark Horse seltzer from Crow and Wolf and three pizzas for the table; the Return of the fun guy (mushroom pizza), the TMNT, a 3 cheese pizza, and the PIzzette karbonara. All of the pizzas were excellent, but my favorite was the PIzzette karbonara. This was such a unique flavor combo a brick over pie with miso carbonara sauce, mozzarella, shaved guanciale (pork), grated pecorino, black sesame crumble topped with runny fried egg. I could not get enough of this pie; the miso sauce paired with pecorino and a runny egg was delicious! They use a blonde or white miso in the sauce and it added a deep umami flavor. My kids inhaled the cheese pizza and everyone loved the mushroom pizza and the black truffle sauce that was drizzled on it. Hops and Fog has a front outdoor patio section and small outdoor back area. It's small inside, but there's a handful of tables, a couch, and booths. Street parking is free, but is only good for two hours.

    What a gem of a brewery/pub in delightful Pacific Grove…read more TIKI DAVE ordered the Hazy IPA first (Tela Haze) and it was bursting with juicy goodness. Next I had the regular 'ol IPA (American Beauty) and that was delicious as well. We visited on a Sunday afternoon during the weekend of my 35th High School Reunion weekend. We were flying out the next day before they opened and the pizzas looked so incredible that we ordered THREE to take home to L.A. right then and there. Hops & Fog's menu is surprisingly extensive, including apps, salads & soups, sandwiches and absolutely amazing pies. We ordered the Nueva Margherita ($17) with marinara, stracciatella, parm and fresh basil...The Legend ($24) with marinara, pepperoni, calabrese, Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, garlic cloves and a sweet/hot sherry glaze....and the daily special with white sauce, green beans, squash blossoms... They were all incredible, even the next day, heated up in the oven. I am a pizza snob and I could tell this place puts out amazing pizza. The crust had wonderful flavor, a good chew and the toppings were amazing. I loved all of them but man, that Legend was SICK. TIKI DAVE & TIKI DAVE'S TERRIFIC TRIPS highly highly highly recommends Hops & Fog Brewing Company! They were even gracious enough to display my business cards! If you didn't get one, please follow me on social media (Facebook & Instagram) and feel free to DM me with any questions at all!

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    Nice ambiance
    Nice ambiance
    Mushroom on Regula crust
    Mushroom on Regula crust
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    Rice And Roots

    Rice And Roots

    4.1
    (129 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Really pretty restaurant, love the drink variety and they have boba and all kinds of tea. The pork…read morerice plate was pretty good in terms of both portion and flavor, and the pho was decent. Price point was also very reasonable for this area.

    We sat down to dine in, ordered our food and drinks. Server brought our drinks out, we had a few…read moresips before we noticed a huge roach crawling on the wall. We are not the kind of people to make a scene in situations like this -- we let the staff know what we saw, one of the workers grabbed it with a napkin and apologized. We proceeded to tell them we were going to leave and walked out, we left it at that. As we are walking to our car, one of the workers comes out running to us and asked us to pay for the drinks that we didn't even fully drink, we had taken a few sips when we saw the roach. We went back in and spoke to the supervisor on duty and told him we weren't paying for something that we didn't drink and he continued to insist we pay for it. The audacity these people had to even ask us to pay for two drinks that were barely touched after having a roach crawling through their restaurant is ridiculous. We didn't want to cause any trouble with the existing customers that the business had which is why we left quietly the first time, but for them to chase after us as we are leaving demanding we pay for two drinks was shocking considering the situation. This picture of the roach doesn't even do justice to how big it was. It almost seemed so normal to the staff with the presence of a roach.

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    Rice And Roots
    Shrimp vermicelli
    Shrimp vermicelli
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    Aliotti's Victorian Corner Restaurant

    Aliotti's Victorian Corner Restaurant

    4.3
    (805 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    46 years in business

    Aliotti's Victorian Corner restaurant has been a staple in the Pacific Grove community for over 40…read moreyears. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday in a well-maintained, beautiful Victorian building. The interior is warm and welcoming with plenty of seating for individual diners or groups. There is also a nice patio out in front of the building to enjoy a coffee or meal where one's fur babies are welcome. They have three large, diverse, multiple menus which offer diners to choose from many of Aliotti's specialties and classic selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For lunch, we enjoyed their Dutch Treat sandwich and a Cobb Salad. The Dutch Treat consists of ham & Swiss cheese on a warm French roll. The sandwich was large with a substantial amount of ham. It was served with a fresh green salad and perfectly cooked French fries which were crispy on the outside and pillowy-soft on the inside. Everything was delicious. Their Cobb Salad was plentiful with avocado, bacon chunks, hard-boiled eggs, turkey, tomatoes topped with blue cheese sprinkles over a bed of lettuce. I opted for ranch dressing on the side. One could taste how fresh all the ingredients were. Presentation perfect. The staff was extremely warm & friendly and attentive yet not imposing.

    What to do with that extra hour when we "fall back", especially when it is a beautiful warm…read moreNovember day? Go out to brunch down at Pacific Grove and enjoy it at a leisurely pace when there are more locals than tourists. The weather was beautiful to enjoy a flavorful corn beef hash with poached eggs and Eggs Florentine Benedict outside under the Victorian facade of the house. The food and service were excellent and so enjoyable, returned just a few months later for the crab cake benedict from their special's menu and a meatball sandwich from their lunch menu under beautiful blue skies once again. Only note is I didn't see a price for the crab cake benedict so was surprised that it was over $30 when the receipt came. But I would definitely return, just maybe not for the crab cake benedicts unless I want a splurge. This spot is definitely worthy of my 1400 review and to take my childhood friend from back East for her favorite meal, brunch, the third time dining indoors. They must be doing something right if I am here 3 times in less than 6 months.

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    Giving my heart to my latte!
    Giving my heart to my latte!
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