I've been here a couple of times for lunch, and the food and service have been good. I've never had to wait to get a table even without a reservation during lunch on a weekday. The dip that comes with the bread is amazing -- tastes like a fish dip, and is a good amount of salty / savory. For entrees, I've ordered their sushi rolls (always good) and their seared scallops. I'm usually very picky with my scallops, so I liked that they didn't overcook them. Came paired with a nice sauce / soup that was creamy and complimented the scallops well. Service has always been decently fast, but they are an upper scale place so it's not a fast place for lunch. I'd only recommend it if you have at least an hour to spare for lunch. read more

This was my second time here. I'd have to say, this last visit was a great experience! Food - we ordered the Captain Crunch Roll (shrimp tempura, topped with tiger shrimp, crunchy bites of tempura flakes, avocado, cucumber..), lump crab mac and jack, blue pot of mussels, the flounder, key lime meringue tart, fishermans wharf cippiano, and macadamia mahi fish. Loved: - Lump crab mac and jack. Normally I'm not a fan of velveeta cheese, but they did a fine job! It was made just right, good blend of consistency and blend of jack cheese. - Flounder was what the dad ordered and was flavorful and delicious. It was just dang spicy! - Pot of mussels were good, in moderation. I had the Vera Cruz flavored entree. Should've listened to the waiter and steer for the fishermans wharf's cippiano. - Love, love, love the key lime meringue tart with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and scoop full of diced pineapples. Service - We were taken care of by Alan. He was wonderful, attentive, honest, and made my Mom's birthday celebration special. Great waiter! Price - Oh yea, it's hefty. But that was what we expected, but totally worth our dinner. The sushi was $10, mussels about $25 (30-45 shells worth), key lime tart $8... I would totally come back here again. If you make RSVP ahead of time, they'll personalize your dinner menu, just to make it more special. Kudos Passionfish! read more

Came here during restaurant week for lunch and my mind was blown as it should be expected from this upscale joint. The food was right on point with one exception, the lobster ravioli (details below). Started off with the Crab + Corn Soup which was amazing. There was plenty of crab in the soup, veggies, green onions, and the corn made it a little sweet. I would highly recommend this appetizer. For the entree I had the lobster ravioli with shrimp. The only complaint I had about this was the amount of lobster in the ravioli...lobster meat was lacking. The shrimp on top was a nice little bonus and the sauce did have a great flavor. for dessert I had the key lime pie. If you're a key lime pie snob you'll probably like this one. One of the best ive ever had. The limes must of been shipped that day from Key West....just sayin read more

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One of the best dining experiences I've ever had when it comes to an upscale restaurant like PassionFish. This is my first time at this establishment and I was nicely impressed. The general decor is simplistic but very elegant, you don't have busy items displayed about the dining area, wide open spaces. Seating for large size parties is limited and it highly recommended that you book a reservation if you're party is larger than 6. Much of their seating is designed for 4 or less. With a reservation, our party of 12 was immediately seated in the upstairs dining room, large windows to view the street-life among the other various restaurants within the area. With bread and dip already available on our table, we're presented with menu. Gerald, our "awesome" waiter, was at the top of his game and attended to our dining needs and questions. Being our first time there and also celebrating my sister and brother-in-law's 25th anniversary, he gladly took the time to take our group pictures. The serving staff was very vigilant, refilling water glasses before they even gotten empty, clearing the dirty plates and utensils from our table. For appetizers, we ordered Fried Oysters, PassionFish Roll (a mix of Salmon, Tuna, Flounder, Masago Roe with Mustard Soy Dressing), California Roll, Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare and Crispy Vietnamese Crab & Shrimp Spring Rolls. My wife had also ordered a bowl of Blue Crab & Corn Chowder. All delicious, all eaten with a smile. Our main course was a mix of individual dishes: Red Thai Curry Lobster "Claypot", Steamed Blue Hill Bay Mussels, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Black Cod with Ravioli and Burger Sliders. This was truly a dining experience I would love to experience again. read more

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Fine dining at relatively affordable price The food is excellent as well as the service read more

Fantastic happy hour. Best in RTC. Shouldn't be telling you this because its already too crowded. Lol Bartenders, especially Ashley, are friendly, professional and good at their craft. Food selection is awesome if a bit pricey (just went from $7 to $9 per item) but maybe I am spoiled. Love the ceviche, the fish fry, the crab nachos, and the sushi. Yum! Good selection of wine and the specialty cocktails are delicious. The whole place is well managed and operates smoothly. You order and your food arrives within minutes at the bar. Gerrard is rocking it as the GM!! read more

First time here, won't be the last. Menu wise, things were pricier than I originally expected, but you are getting good quality food and fresh seafood. Having reviewed the menu before going, I wanted to try the Cioppino. I have had this dish many places and I wanted to see how it stacked up to the other places I had had it. It was good, the vegetables floating around in the stew were different than any other place. It seemed like a mix of onions and peppers with a few small pieces of potato and that was it. However it was chocked full of seafood, lots of clams, mussels, shrimp and fresh fish. The broth had a little kick to it, but was very flavorful and enjoyable. I also ordered a side of sweet potato fries and they were good, but I wasn't expecting them to have salt on them. I have to watch my salt and I have never ordered sweet potato fries and had salt on them by the kitchen. It defeats the purpose and anyone can add salt if they want to. My waiter was good, especially initially. I sat out on the patio with my support dog and enjoyed people watching and the beautiful evening. But after I received my food, the waiter was nowhere to be found. Other staff members came by to ask how my food was and how I was doing, but the only time he came was to ask if I wanted anything else or my check. There was then a period of time between when I provided my gift card and when the manager came over to ask how things were and make sure everything was okay. A little odd, but so be it. I enjoyed my food and the atmosphere and I will be back to eat another day. I would suggest making a reservation. I came in early and there were few people in the restaurant or on the patio. When I left, roughly an hour later, the patio was full. Recommend visiting PassionFish in Reston. read more

Went to eat her about 3 times a week when I lived down the road. It had the best late night menu and happy hour. The oyster shooters were amazing, sushi was fantastic, oysters were amazing. Sunday brunch wasn't my favorite but happy hour at the bar or on the patio was the favorite hour of my day! read more

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Passion Fish should definitely be everyone's go-to brunch spot in Reston! Love that they offer the a la carte menu option, but why would anyone do that when you can choose two courses for $19 PLUS the option of $2 orange/blood orange mimosas or bloodymary's. Their menu is catered towards both seafood fans and non-fans, so you have everything from traditional ceviche to french toast to choose from. It was also great to see one of my favorite servers from Fuego in Arlington who works at this location now. Only downside, they don't offer brunch or even open until 3:30 PM on Saturdays! read more

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Flawless food and flavors. Stellar service. Elegant environs. What more could a diner ask for? Not much. This time (my 2nd visit), I knew I'd be dining with more married, non-drinking women. So I arrived early to do my own thing at the bar (you know, so I wouldn't have to endure their jealous interrogation), and would have been prepared to go straight to the table with them. To my surprise, they wanted cocktails at the bar as well. (Gasp!) We also enjoyed the lobster roll and crabcake sliders. I washed mine down with a Moscow mule. Ahhh. Quite refreshing after landing in the 90° Reston heat. The manager from my last visit happened by the hostess stand as I was checking in and actually remembered me. Wow! So nice of him to remember! We were seated downstairs this time by the window and (wow!) a tuna tempura roll appeared in short order. Thanks! And may I say it was beyond delicious. The crispy panko breadcrumb exterior, the cool, flavorful tuna, the spicy drizzle. OMG! I am now in love with that roll. I ordered lobster again. This time, the lobster clay pot. Spice was mentioned. It is not searingly spicy by any means. On the contrary, it is deliciously smooth. But that sauce isn't red by accident. I'm quite certain red bell peppers, tomatoes, and other spices go into that curry. It is a sneaky spicy taste moderated eversoslightly by the pineapple and kaffir lime. A glass of Riesling also helped quite a bit! {...wry smile...} OMG this lobster clay pot is delicious (and not a shell in sight). Just have the tums handy at 3am. The MNDW ordered crabcakes and grouper. The tastes of those dishes I managed to wrangle were outstanding. So was the lobster mash and the grilled asparagus. Of course they had to have the donut holes. Add in the house-made fudge that accompanies the check and I was stuffed to the gills. Allen, our server, made the experience seamless and pleasant. I truly enjoyed all aspects of my second experience and this IS as good as it gets. I cannot wait to return...as a solo diner. {Oh and if you think I liked the eggplant tie, I loved the Vuitton belt....} read more

Who doesn't love Passion Fish? Always great, friendly, humorous service. Always high quality cuisine. I love the "Big Daddy" seafood tower! The sushi roles are outstanding as well. We are regular customers. read more

My boyfriend and I celebrated our 1.5 year anniversary at PassionFish a few weeks ago in early September. We loved the experience - the service was impeccable, the atmosphere was classy and the decor went perfectly with the ocean theme (those blue candle holders and the sea-themed posters meshed so well), and our food was impressive. On the whole, we loved it and this restaurant is truly a gem in Reston. We ordered red wine and white wine with our meal and it paired perfectly. For our meal, we ordered: -Oysters on the half shell - these were delicious and came with a few different sweet and savory dipping sauces! -PassionFish Sushi Roll (Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Hamachi, Masago Roe, Mustard Soy Dressing) - this was, admittedly, a bit underwhelming, but it is literally the only thing I did not enjoy about the meal. And the portion size was still generous. -Char-grilled king salmon (from Seward, Alaska). This was delicious! It came with a side (which I will discuss below). -Jumbo Lump Crabcakes (Chesapeake, Maryland). My bf truly enjoyed these. -Sides: Maine Lobster Mac n Cheese - Both my boyfriend and I had the choice of a side with the entrees we ordered, and we naturally chose this side. SO. AMAZING. It was my first time having lobster mac n cheese and it instantly became a favorite dish. PassionFish is very generous with their portion of it too! This place is perfect for anniversaries and other special occasions. Their menu was tailored to say "Happy Anniversary" at the top and they gave us a small token congratulatory scroll for the occasion. I would absolutely love to visit again. read more

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One of my favorite seafood spot in Reston TownCenter. Weekends are hard to get a table so do make reservations otherwise you will end up waiting 35 or more to get seated. Happy hour also has great selections. The bartenders are friendly and know how to make a great drink. If you get a martini it comes with a little mermaid. Super cute touch. Bathrooms are small but clean. Over all a great place with great food and service. Don't forget to checkout their salt and pepper shaker. read more

Great atmosphere and service. In some cases the front hostesses may seem snotty or unattentive. Please don't let this sway you from trying the restaurant. The sushi and entrees are delicious. I typically get the Caifornia roll made with real crabmeat and the Kamikaze roll made with tiger shrimp tempura and spicy tuna. The crab cake sandwich with sweet potato fries is also great. The claypot lobster that everyone is raving about is highly overrated! The curry broth is overbearing and takes away from the the flavor of the lobster. I wouldn't order this entree again. read more

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Enjoyed dinner here- sushi tower was the way to go! Atmosphere was good and we had no complaints about the service.

Happy Hour starts 3pm !!!!!!!! This seems be quite the secret. Their website, google & yelp all state restaurants doesn't reopen until 5:30 (I even searched all yelp reviews looking the happy hour times). Thinking this is late for happy hour, I called restaurant around 3ish to double check and only received the auto recording you get when the restaurant is closed. So arrived at 5:20, knowing it's a popular happy hour and the bar was totally packed - no where to sit. So asked the hostess what time the bar opens, and she stated 3pm. Told her of my attempts and frustrations and suggested they update their website and she only looked at me. Left totally annoyed and went to one of the other many great restaurants around there. Shocked at this service from a normally great restaurant. :( read more

So first of all! Would love to thank the male maitre d' who helped me get my carry out order when I arrived! Very courteous man. Loved the fact that I placed the order online ( THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE ) for an ahead order and when I actually got there! Even like 3-4 mins late the food was hottttt! Big plus ! Told them it was my moms bday! Always go there for dine in and this was my first carry out order! Bro! They include a mini mousse cake for my mom and on the box it said happy birthday! Everything was fabulous! I ordered the Thai Flounder, her fave! Portion sizes were great and the flavor OOHHHH MYYYY GOSH! It was during restaurant week on feb 3rd 2021, but I got mashed potatoes as a side and did not participate in the restaurant week special ,,, though but can I say that their mashed potatoes are still and always will be truly divine! If it's 2021 and you still haven't eaten at Passion Fish please do not call yourself a foodie!!!! Thank you really made her bday special ! Blessings to your establishment. -Roxane Bello read more

I received food poisoning from this restaurant. I spoke with my colleagues a couple days after our luncheon here and they also said they had been nauseous the evening after our lunch but didn't make the connection until later. Due to memorable poor service by the main waitress and the aftermath of being ill for several days, their overall public Yelp rating is irrelevant to me. Plus, I will also not order sushi from anywhere anytime after a heatwave. read more

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I have been here a few times since it opened up in Reston Town Center. A few times we have stopped in just for drinks before heading to somewhere else in the town center. My biggest complaint with this place is the manager who seems to be working whenever I go. We sat outside for drinks after being told we could sit anywhere and he then came out and told us this table was for food and to move somewhere else if we just wanted drinks. The next time I was there for food, we sat inside and of course got to see him again. The food was good and the service was decent. We did order some food that never came out. I left bad cause we all got our food and the my friend had to wait about another 15 min for hers. The waiter was apologetic but then the manager came over and share his hate for the world. The waiter asked him to take the entree off the bill and he came to ask if that would make us happy. He was very condescending to us though. After he left the waiter apologized for him and said everyone there hates the guy. We had a few laughs over it. So if you go to this place, stay on your toes or you will get yelled at! But the food is pretty good. read more

I was highly disappointed after reading all the great reviews.... *** ONE REVIEW THAT WAS ACCURATE MAKE RESERVATIONS!!! ESPECIALLY ON SATURDAY NIGHT!!! we arrived about 45 minutes prior to our reserved time which was 9 but we were seated about 830 so the wait wasn't bad.... :-) I ordered the LOBSTER CLAY POT.... highly disappointed :-( & the crab shrimp spring rolls as my appetizer...both dishes I was disappointed........... My hunnie ordered shrimp cocktail & crab cakes which he enjoyed........our waiter was patient with me & tried to get me to order something else but it was late, I didn't want to wait & really wanted to get home..... Over all decor GREAT!! Great service !!! Guess I just ordered the wrong things ???? It's too far for me to travel back so.... Probably won't be traveling back here... :-( read more

So. Full. Holy. Crap. I made a Restaurant Week reservation (gasp! The horror, I know) for PassionFish for a Monday night. Yelpers Katie G. and Matt H. joined me on the looooong trek to Reston. Luckily traffic wasn't bad, but I was a little annoyed that I had to pay $1.75 in tolls each way. First impression: Wow. HUGE space. Tastefully decorated. Cool bauble light things hanging from the ceiling. It was just pretty, I thought. And, I loved the stairway to the second floor. And the fact that there was a mostly open loft-style second floor. We arrived early (I was afraid we'd hit bad traffic) but it wasn't an issue. The host got us seated right away. Now, I never order three courses by myself. NEVER. My stomach just ain't that big. But, it's a fixed menu and I'm paying for three courses, so why not, right? I ordered the Lobster and Heirloom tomato gazpacho to start. YUM! It was slightly spicy and super flavorful - but I feel like the lobster got a bit lost. I would totally order it again, though, because of the soup base. Also, it was served all pretty, sitting atop a serving platter with tons of ice. The great thing about PassionFish's RW menu is that all their entrees are fair game. How cool is that?! In hindsight, I should have ordered one of their fish dishes. I went with the scallops - which were cooked quite nicely and served with peas, pasta and smoky bacon. It was yummy - and the smoky bacon was a nice touch - but it didn't blow me away. By this point, I'm already feeling like my stomach is going to burst. I couldn't even finish my entree (don't worry; no scallops were left on the plate). But, like I said, I'm paying for dessert. My fellow diners both went for the chocolate mousse, so I chose the creme brulee. Both desserts were delicious. The chocolate mousse was incredibly rich, which made me appreciate the creme brulee a bit more, I think. The creme brulee was thick and had a nice sugary crust. Some of the sugar was a tad too burnt, I think, but otherwise it was yummy. I should say, if you go to PassionFish, bring your appetite. They do not skimp on portions. The creme brulee was the biggest portion I've seen anywhere. Probably too much. Also, the gazpacho, as nummy as it was, was a very large appetizer. Even though it was Restaurant Week, the place wasn't overly crowded. I'd say about 90 percent of the tables were filled, but it didn't feel crowded. Probably because the place is so huge and open. Also, I thought the service was mostly excellent. Our waiter was friendly and informative, giving us lots of suggestions and treating us great - even though we weren't paying full price. He did disappear for a bit before we ordered dessert - but overall I thought he was pretty great. Also - they have toothpicks in a little matches-like package with their logo (which I really like, except the lips of the fish look a little bit like pointy, scary teeth). I haven't tried them, but they look like really nice toothpicks. If PassionFish wasn't in Reston, I'd likely go back. But, I'm not sure I'd make the trek again. Or, at least not often. read more

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My co-workers chose this place for our secret Santa event. Parking was easy and the location is in the heart of Reston. Our server was funny kind and did not rush us. He kept the drinks coming and didn't skip a beat. I highly recommend this place for brunch. read more

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I made reservations on a Saturday for 3 couples. I liked the fact that we didn't have to wait for all couples to arrive before we were seated. Inside the restaurant was nice but super cold. We were seated in the back corner and I swear the AC was blowing directly on me the whole evening. Our waiter was decent but talked way too much. Listen Mr. Waiter, you see 3 couples sitting at a table please don't keep talking to us. We are there to socialize among ourselves. Also like other people had said, they are very pushy with drinks, desserts, etc. No biggie since I am sort of use to that at other places. My husband and shared an appetizer of the calamari. It was delicious!! It was super deep fried (not my particular favorite) but it had a nice asian flair and had peanuts! Delish! I ordered one of the catch of the day which was Mahi Mahi and came with one side. I chose the grilled asparagus. My meal was good for the most part but the fish was unevenly cooked. One side was really rich and juicy and the other side was hard and dried out. I just didn't eat that area. My husband got the lobster mac n' Jack and also crab cakes. He liked the mac n' jack but said the crab-cakes were just all right. I hate a bite of both and thought they were just okay but I am not a fan of either of his dishes. I will say my friends ordered all different meals and the presentation of the meals were amazing. A plus for presentation! Now comes the bill....wow what a sticker shock. Each couple spent over $100 bucks. Was it worth it? Hmmmm....no I don't think so. Would I eat there again? Yes but I would hope it would be on someone else's dime. read more

My first impression of this place was unforgettable. It reminded me of the time I was on a cruise ship. I'm not sure if it was the smell, the seating arrangements, or the ocean decor. It was pretty weird but cool at the same time. Anyways, I came with my boyfriend for brunch on a Sunday afternoon and was very impressed by the staff and food. Given that this place was three dollars signs, I was expecting a very expensive bill at the very end. However, I was surprised to see that they had a 19 dollar deal for brunch which included a choice of a combination of three appetizers/desserts. They first gave us some bread with a very delicious and unique spread. I ate so much of that bread lol. Later, I ordered the crab cake benedict and a bisque and they were both delicious. I was SHOOK when someone came out to pour my soup into my bowl lol. The portion sizes are big and you'll definitely leave this place much fuller than you'd like. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant particularly for their amazing service. They were very professional and accommodating. It's definitely a great and affordable place for brunch so don't be intimidated by that 3 dollar sign! read more

3.5 stars Looks like Passionfish has worked out a few of its kinks and I'm upgrading them to 3.5 stars. I had the Peruvian ceviche, miso glazed salmon with sichuan eggplant, and a supposedly molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. I loved the first two, but was so disappointed with dessert--not the greatest way to end an otherwise great meal. My ceviche was light and refreshing--the portion was quite generous too. My salmon had a nice sweet brown crust from the miso glaze and was tender and juicy. I loved the eggplant that it came with. Last time I think I said you could get dessert just as good from Wegmans--I take it back, dessert is better at Wegmans. Dessert was pretty sad--no molten gooeyness to my chocolate cake (it was cold), bland, and not all that pretty. The ice cream was flaked with ice crystals. Iceberry across the street would probably be a better way to end the meal--for the same price. Our server was very nice--but the boy who delivered our food could do more to not drop our plates on the table. They seriously made huge plop sounds while landing and I'm lucky I don't have salmon oil all over me! Bottom line--food was great, portions have improved--still working out a few kinks on service, get a new dessert chef! read more

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There's definitely passion at Passionfish. Its fresh. Its good..depending on what is ordered. And of course...its EXPENSIVE for six people! Given the abundant amount of food ordered on Mother's day 2012, the review will be simplified. The Good *Crab Cakes - Nice size but don't let the words JUMBO fool you. The Jumbo crab cakes come with one side. *Crab Mac N Cheese - Well this is a no-brainer since the crab cakes were yummy. *Ceviche - Fresh fish, shrimp, with the right amount of lime juice and other key ingredients. Serving size was small in my opinion. *Creme' Brulee & Key Lime Tart - Brulee was not too sweet and crisp (outer shell). Key Lime had a perfect blend of sour / sweet taste along with a lime sorbet. The bad (I mean the Okay) *Flounder - I was expecting a flounder with an out of world taste based on the reviews. Unfortunately it did not live up to expectations as the seasoning was lacking. The fish sauce had too much lime juice and not enough fish sauce, sugar, and thai pepper as the spiciness was absent as well. I've had better flounder at Neisha and Bangkok Cafe. *Thai Red Curry Lobster - The chef paired Massaman curry with the lobster but excluded the potatoes but included pineapple. The curry should've had a thicker consistency with a spicier flare. The service was good but not great. I would rate it higher if our orders were taken sooner rather than 20 minutes later upon arriving. I would come back for another visit, excluding mother's day, but skip out on the Thai Entrees (flounder / red curry lobster). The bill was tough to swallow and pay for a 3 star rating. read more

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Dining here can be hit or miss. I came here for Restaurant Week with my usual foodie-partner-in-crime. We always try to have different dishes so we can sample a variety. It started off well with the complimentary dried toast and pâté-like spread made from fish. A different foray then the usual bread and butter. For appetizers, we both opted for soups, the lobster bisque & butternut squash and the blue crab with corn chowder. Both were delicious with very differing tastes (sweet and salty). For the entrée, we were to pick from their regular menu (rather then the usual slim options they provide at other restaurants). We both had fish, the monkfish and the flounder. This is where the "miss" is at with the monkfish. It was lathered by marina; the two didn't go to well together. It actually overpowered the taste of the fish. The flounder on the other hand, is highly recommended. It was seasoned with spices that reminds you of "Thai." I don't remember the desert to well... some kind of chocolate cake. Simple yet good, which is how choc. cake should be. read more

PassionFish Reston - Flounder - Seafood Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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The positives: food is excellent and the chef prepares high quality dishes. Servers are pleasant and attentive. The negatives: reality check - a covid pandemic easily spread in indoor dining settings takes a backseat to management's over zealous objective to compensate for profits lost in earlier months. In indoor dining in this restaurant, there are too many people in a room with questionable ventilation, eating and drinking, speaking loudly and increasing the risk for air borne contagion. For the unvaccinated, this setting of sold out reservations and tables of patrons sitting too closely represents a threat of both spreading and contracting delta and other incoming variants. For the vaccinated or unboostered patrons unmasked, the risk of breakthrough infection lurks in such settings. Sitting outside during this Fall with a warm jacket is the best option for safely patronizing this restaurant. With better indoor safety measures, the ratings should be 4 stars. read more

A Reston Town Center 5 star restaurant. Fantastic service and tasty seafood options. I really enjoy the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and the Mahi Mahi. Excellent quality and perfect for a special occasion! read more

PassionFish really has great happy hour specials. Can't really beat $5 drinks and delicious bites from 3-7pm! Love their bloody mary oyster shooters -- sooo good! Every time I go here, we always order like 5 (3 per order).. and they use KetelOne vodka in the shooter. All their other items are tasty as well. Would definitely recommend for Happy Hour if you are in RTC. They also validate your parking (only in Orange garage connected to Fidelity building) so make sure to stop by the host stand prior to starting your parking session. read more

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Came here during ARW and thought it was pretty good. Shout outs to Kenny, our waiter, who was super helpful and very knowledgeable about everything on the menu. Super polite and funny too. Shout outs to the other servers who refilled my water promptly and took the finished plates very quickly. The atmosphere is classy, everyone was dressed in at least Sunday best clothing, so be prepared for that. This was during dinner service. The food was great too. I highly recommend the char-grilled salmon as well as the lobster/crab mac n' cheese. Also recommend the chocolate mousse crunch for dessert. Very rich though so be warned. For the bad..sweet potato fries were too thick and not as crispy as I would have liked them to have been. The complimentary bread was also cold and meh. The panacotta was a bit tasteless too but perhaps my palate isn't mature enough to really recognize a good panacotta yet.. Though I do think the pricing was..well, fairly pricey, most of the food was worth it. Our service was great too. All in all a good experience, 8/10, would come again. read more

3.5 stars Best restaurant in Reston? Food was decent. Food: Fried oyster - good Eggplant - very good Red curry lobster - delicious NY Strip steak - Do Not Order; very dry and overcooked on the outside Seafood stew - ok Crab and corn chowder - good Crab mac and cheese - liked the crab but Mac and cheese was too soggy for me Lobster mac and cheese - liked the lobster but Mac and cheese was too soggy read more

Enjoyed my dinner here; will likely return. Nice decor, subtly upscale feel, a bit pricey, but my seafood was fresh and tasty. I ordered half a steamed lobster and oysters and have no complaints. My second bloody mary wasn't thoroughly mixed, so the first sip was literally just straight vodka, but not a huge deal. Easy fix by stirring it. I would have loved to try the sushi or some of the fried options, but alas, the low carb diet I'm attempting to do. Maybe someday. Quality food and atmosphere - suitable date night location :) read more

I went to PassionFish for Brunch on a Sunday, which was a phenomenal deal complete with $2 mimosas! I tried the corn and crab chowder, which was absolutely delicious. My friend got the smoked salmon appetizer, which I had the opportunity to try. It was almost pretty good. For my brunch entree, I had the shrimp & grits. I was disappointed. There were good and bad things about it. The sauce was flavorful and well seasoned. However, the consistency of the grits (really grainy) and the raw celery were both negative aspects of the dish. I'm not sure if the celery was just a last minute addition, but it definitely was not cooked at all and remained crunchy. I would still go back to try other things, Happy Hour also seems like a phenomenal deal. read more

PassionFish Reston - Seafood Near Me - Reston, Virginia

We came here during Restaurant Week on a double date with Jon's sister and her husband. The price was incredibly reasonable considering it came with 3 very well-portioned courses. Me and the boys got the Crispy Whole Flounder and I still day dream about this dish. I hope they never take it off their menu! The flavor was delicious and there was SO much meat on the ginormous fish. I couldn't finish it. The cucumber salad that it came with was the perfect pairing to simmer down the spice. If you can eat things a little spicy, and you like the flavor of fish sauce, ORDER THIS NOW! All 3 of the courses were delicious and we will definitely go back for the next restaurant week. Or even sooner! read more

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Food was good . Calamari was perfectly fried and tossed in an Asian sesame sauce. I got the Geisha roll which was great. Jumbo shrimp was good and not too shrimpy/fishy. The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the dangerously hard cracker bread they bring out first. That stuff can really cut your mouth if your not careful!! Service wasn't bad but our server didn't check up on us too frequently. The we're a couple instances where we were left with empty drjnks. Good thing for the other staff coming around to clear the table and refill waters. I think this place is overpriced for what you get. read more

PassionFish Reston - Jumbo shrimp and salmon - Seafood Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I stopped in for dinner with a friend and it was absolutely awesome! We got the oysters to start. It was fresh and I loved the spice of the sauce. He got the Surf & Turf ( Steak & Crab Cake) with Lobster Mac N Cheese and I got the Crispy Whole Founder. The fish was cooked perfectly and crispy. It was a lot of food and I couldn't stop myself from eating all of it. I tried the steak and it was cooked a perfect medium rare. The Lobster Mac N Cheese was creamy and it has huge chunks of lobster. I highly recommend eating here. It was absolutely delicious. I want to go back really soon. read more

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Went here with the family for lunch. The service and attention from the moment we walked in was top notch including the validating of our parking that happened by just giving the hostess our license plate number. Wife and I have a 4 and 6 year old who were treated with plenty of joy and given several different items to keep them entertained (coloring and STIX). The food, just everything we ordered (including kids meals) was flawless to the point that the kids even ate there veggies that were cooked to perfection (al dente). We ordered the chicken for the kids meal with side of sweet potato fries and macaroni and cheese. Wife had the butternut squash lobster soup and a seafood salad and I had a mixed green salad, broncinno and octopus with a side of their Brussels sprouts. It was all like a dream to me. Just perfection and I am very seldomly impressed. Even the simple mixed green salad was amazing, every bite was fresh and with the perfect amount of dressing and flavor. Hats off to the staff there, we will surely be looking forward to our next visit. read more

I have been anxious to try this place for months, so I was delighted today when a co-worker invited me there to celebrate a birthday! Excellent choice -- I can't wait to go back. The menu is expansive, and our waiter was great about sharing the specials, describing today's oyster choice, etc. The atmosphere is eclectic, but very classy. Great flatware and decor. The menu offers a lunch special for each day -- a cup of soup or salad, plus an entree for $15. This is an excellent deal, but today's offering of shrimp etouffee didn't ring my bell. Wish it had been Monday (lobster roll) or Thursday (shrimp and grits). I ended up ordering a cup of the corn and crab chowder, which arrived about one minute after we ordered. Quick lunch service! The chowder was very filling and full of crab lumps. I also had the crabcake sandwich -- perfect cake on a nice bun. The sweet potato fries that accompanied it were excellent, and even though I ate a ton of them, there were still three dozen or so fries left on my plate. My co-worker had the shrimp and grits, which she classified as fabulous. Since it was a birthday celebration, we split the donut holes -- four soft, hot, sugary donuts with a coffee-infused Bavarian cream. Loved the donuts, but would have preferred a non-flavored cream. Service was excellent and quick for lunch at a high-end restaurant (we were out in an hour). I am really looking forward to heading back here for dinner sometime soon -- a great addition to RTC! read more

Most impressive restaurant! We had a group of 70 professionals and the service was IMPECCABLE. We are talking about high end lunch menus with dessert! Everyone loved the food and the wait staffs were incredible. The fishes were very fresh and one of the best things here are the sauces. It is extremely tasty and works so well with the protein and garnishes. We had a fantastic time and always a huge fan of the atmosphere of the restaurant! Thumbs up!! read more