Upscale dining in the burbs! PassionFish from the same restaurant group as DC Coast and brings the same class and sophistication to Reston Town Center. I am currently working with them planning for a corporate event and we have eaten there twice and I will say the service is above and beyond the expected. The server is very informative and he asked if there were any shellfish allergies he should know about. The food is amazing, great presentation and never heavy. The seafood is all fresh and sushi is made to order. We had a sampling of the salads, apps and entrees with dessert and every course was great. They offered us complimentary course with our meal. The manager came over and greeted us. They are doing a seated dinner and we're doing a buyout of the entire restaurant so I guess we deserve a freebie. ;) The event manager is very knowledgeable and accommodating. The space is modern and beautiful with high ceilings. We are excited about our event in February. read more

Oh god, I can't move. I'm so full. Fellow Yelper Krissi H. and I made the long trek out to Reston for a taste of what PassionFish, a seafood restaurant in a suburban town center/mall complex, had to offer as part of D.C. Restaurant Week. Typically, I've had bad experiences with pricey places during this particular week of the year; oftentimes it seems as though the servers aren't trying as hard because they know the fixed-price menus are going to culminate in less tip money. However, I can genuinely say that that wasn't the case here, something for which I am thankful. What I liked about PassionFish's take on Restaurant Week more than anything was that they offered their entire entree menu as an option -- other places will narrow it down to as few as three offerings and let that be that, but I liked that this place let the sky (or I guess the depths of the sea, as it were) be the limit. For me, the meal just kept getting better with each course they brought me: A savory corn and crab chowder melted into Caribbean jerk salmon, which then crescendoed into a decadent chocolate mousse. I took one bite of the amazing dessert and became so overwhelmingly happy that I nearly shed tears of joy. My only complaints are that the joint itself, being in the strip-mall-esque area in Reston, felt,,, I dunno, pedestrian? Overdone like Disneyworld? Devoid of character? I tend to seek out ambiance just as much as I do quality of food, and beyond the jelly-fish-like light fixtures, which were pretty cool, I felt PassionFish was lacking. Additionally, the wait in between dinner and dessert felt inordinately long. Not sure what was going on with that, but I wasn't about to raise a stink. Bottom line, I ate every single bite of every single thing served to me. I never expected I'd go into a seafood restaurant and leave a beached whale, but that's precisely what happened. read more

The wife and I had a gift certificate for PassionFish so we made our way out to Reston Town Center for an early dinner on a cold Saturday night. Even though our reservations were for early in the dinner service, the bar area and main level dining room were surprisingly full when we arrived and seated. PassionFish was a modern, open space with a well-appointed multi-level dining room. PassionFish's seafood-centric menu was all over the place, spanning the range from fine dining (i.e. caviar service) to Pan-Asian cuisine to New England oyster bar fare. We started off with a couple of rolls, the PassionFish Roll ($14) consisting of Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Hamachi, Masago Roe, and dressed with Mustard Soy Dressing; and the Dynamite Roll ($15) made with Yellowfin Tuna, Avocado, Ebi Shrimp, Dynamite Sauce Crunch. Both rolls were nicely presented, decently sized with high quality, fresh seafood, and satisfyingly flavorful. Even more enjoyable was the Char-Grilled Baby Octopus ($14) with Chickpea Falafel, Piperade, Cucumber Raita, and Olive Aioli. The octopus tentacles were tender from tip to base and possessed a pleasant grilled/char flavor. The falafel, however, was unremarkable as it was a dry and underseasoned. The least successful dish we received was the "Basket Of Clams" ($13), crispy fried Ipswich Clams served with a Butter Pickle Tartar Sauce. The delicate flavored clams weren't as meaty as I'd hoped and were overwhelmed by the comparatively heavy, overly salty breading. We added a side of Szechuan Eggplant ($6), which possessed good, but not in your face, spiciness. A team of attentive servers capably served us throughout our meal. In total, PassionFish was a pleasant surprise. Service was solid. Portion sizes were fair for the prices. Most importantly, the food was flavorful and largely satisfying. A solid 3.5 star experience. read more

I have a ton of allergies and I'm always a bit nervous eating out at restaurants but our waiter Vincent was sure to take very good care of me and put me at ease. I had the most delicious meal also! I can't wait to come back! read more

I was in the area over the weekend to head over to the Reston Food and Wine Festival, but didn't make it in time... instead, we decided to indulge ourselves in Iceberry! It was early evening and I was starving, so we headed over to Passion Fish while waiting for some other friends who actually HAD made it to the festival. We took a seat at the bar and ordered some beer and appetizers. The bartenders were wonderful! Very helpful and informative with drinks and the menu~ We decided to go with the 2 different kinds of oysters they had that day and the shrimp cocktail. Once the rest of the party joined us, we decided to sit in the outdoor seating area to enjoy the weather. The oysters were DELICIOUS, but there was no horseradish served with them. The shrimp cocktail was impressive... very large, meaty shrimp (prawns) that were extremely fresh! We shared dishes between the group. We had the jumbo crab cakes, whole crispy flounder, soft shell crab and several sushi rolls. My favorite was the soft shell crab! Lightly breaded, perfectly crispy and easily chewable. It was excellent dipped in the sauce that accompanied the dish~ For a restaurant with seafood as their specialty, I think they did a pretty decent job. I give them extra stars for the ambience and service! All the servers and staff members were so helpful. At our table alone, we had 4-5 different individuals helping out! I will definitely be returning soon~ read more

I have tried this place a few times now hoping it would get better. It never got better. The food and service was just bad. I don't know any other way to say it. First they brought us another tables food. Then when they did deliver our food it was not made to order and they had to send only one meal back because they said it was not prepared correct. Once the food did come it was just very average. Now wow effect at this place. It was very expensive for two people and no alcohol. If I had to pick a seafood place I would find something else. I wish it was a different experience but it has been the same experience now each time I tried this place. For me I would rather have gone somewhere else. read more

Restaurant week review! Butternut Squash + Lobster Bisque: Big chunks of lobster meat and the sunflower seeds added nice texture. Great flavor. Blue Crab + Corn Chowder: A bit too creamy for my taste, but good flavor and a nice spicy kick. Whole Crispy Flounder: Divine. I loved everything about the dish, from the crispy skin to the dipping sauce to the cucumber salad that came with it. Very hearty entree. Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Lemon Beurre Blanc: Average dish. The crab cakes were, indeed, very crabby - there's nothing worse than crab cakes filled with breading so that's a plus, but otherwise, nothing spectacular. Huckleberry-Strawberry Crisp: Divine. Although I didn't get any black pepper flavor from the ice cream. Caramel Crème Brulee: Standard, but the almond biscotti that came with it was a nice touch. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at PassionFish, from the food to the great service. For restaurant week, most places have a very limited menu, so I also loved that PassionFish lets you choose anything from their regular menu for your entree. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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I'll give this place a rounded up 4 stars.... My wife won a $100 gift certificate to this restaurant so we were pretty excited about going here. I'll tell you what, the Sushi was pretty damn good. After we ordered a bottle of wine, we started out with the jumbo lump rounded crab meat cocktail which was very good. We then ordered the Captain Crunch Roll, Sea Spider Roll, Rock N Roll, and Spicy Tuna Roll which were all very good. For dessert, we had some sort of donut hole thingees that weren't bad at all. My main gripe about this place is that it's overpriced. I can even understand it being a little overpriced being in Reston Town Center. However, I can go into Old Town Alexandria and get the same kind of meal for about 75% of the price. Having said that, the staff bent over backwards for us and our waiter was very nice which should be recognized. It was very nicely decorated inside as well. I would come back to this place if my wife wanted to and it's a place to try out for those that live close by. read more

I am not in the habit of going to places like Passion Fish on my own. There is something sterile to me about big, open, places that afford no privacy, and try to do everything under the sun (eCITI, I'm also talking about you....) The prices at Passion Fish are enough to keep me away, but I was tasked to bring a group of scientists to this restaurant for my job (my company paid for it - I guess the experience at Clyde's in Reston last year didn't quite cut it). Problem number one: It took the server what seemed like 20 minutes to explain the dinner specials and menu suggestions. Some may love the process of hearing the wait staff drone on about their specials and menu, but hand me a menu, dammit. I don't have the brain power to digest all of that data, especially after a day of work. The group ordered just about every appetizer on the menu, including this $65 item called "Big Buddy" (or something like that), consisting of lobster claws, oysters, clams and the like. I hate oysters, so already this place gets a shaky start. But it was just too loud in the restaurant and was like a seafood version of the Palm, another inexplicably pricey spot for fat checking accounts. I will give Passion Fish this - the presentation of the food was good. After the appetizers and the butternut lobster bisque (best thing I had that night), I didn't have much room for an entree, so the ahi tuna did the trick. It was presented in a shrimp cocktail goblet, with plentiful ice. And dessert - I don't do desserts, but was pressured by the group I was with - a sorbet sampler. Fasting for a day or two before coming to Passion Fish is recommended. Three solid stars. read more

Great looking place, but the overall service is sketchy, not fluid and perfect as you would expect at this price point, and the food really not worth $$$. We had arrived at 9PM for a late supper. I ordered two appetizers to avoid overeating so late. My lobster cocktail was huge plate of chipped ice with a small HALF lobster tail and a tiny claw with the the little pincer missing. The cocktail part consisted of a couple of tablespoons of good sour cream sauce in a little bowl on the side. My other appetizer was the much-lauded (in other Yelp reviews) Hamachi. This was three small slices of grapefruit, each topped with a sliver of yellowtail and thin slice of jalapeno. If it had stopped there it would have been fine. But it was over-drizzled in a too-sweet, too-salty soy/sugar sauce that overpowered the other ingredients, including the jalapeno! My husband had the Norwegian Salmon and found it tasty, but a smallish portion. He also liked the doughnut holes for dessert - BIG portion!. The wine list has almost noting under 50 bucks. That's just unfair. There are a tremendous number of delicious whites that work with seafood that can be had, even in restaurants, for 40 bucks or even less. If you are looking for a place to see and be seen go here. Great people-watching. If you want great seafood value for money and impeccable service go somewhere else. read more

Given all the hype surrounding PassionFish's opening in Reston, and Chef Tunks' estimable reputation as a DC-area culinary leader, my first dinner here was a huge let-down. Being the restaurant snobs that we are, my wife and I have held our recent romantic celebrations at 2941, CityZen, Restaurant Nora, etc. Owing to the current financial climate, and the desire to find something closer to home, we settled on PassionFish for this year's Valentine's Day meal. I tried to approach the experience with an open mind. PassionFish is *not* at the same price point as, say, Citronelle. And it's only been open for a few months. But it did make the various local top-100 restaurant lists, and the owners aren't exactly new to the restaurant business. Having read other Yelp reviews, I wasn't expecting great service. Our server was friendly enough, but clearly inexperienced. She was also constantly distracted by at least two other large parties that she was responsible for. But not knowing the market price for the "AQ" items on the menu is pretty inexcusable (side note: if a restaurant prints a Valentine's-specific menu, why can't it include that day's menu pricing?) Unlike other reviewers, we didn't have a problem with the prix-fixe menu (though I can understand how that might be a nasty surprise). Nor was the mediocre service a deal-breaker. It was all about the food. The prix-fixe came with an amuse bouche. I suppose that PassionFish felt that a complementary amuse was part of the "fine dining" repertoire. Perhaps they shouldn't have bothered? The "seafood empanada" was all mushy, doughy pastry, with a watery filling that I could barely taste. Next, was my hamachi crudo appetizer. This dish had potential, but I wasn't a fan of the execution. Soy, citrus (grapefruit), heat (Jalapeño) - should've delivered a good balance of flavors. But it was simply over-dressed. The thin slices of yellowtail didn't stand a chance! I thought PassionFish was about respecting the ingredients: specifically the freshest, highest quality seafood. Both the amuse and the app allowed the secondary elements of the dish to overwhelm the star. My wife had the grilled octopus appetizer, which she'd sampled at lunch before. I rather liked it and considered it to be probably the best dish of the evening (though hardly anything to write home about). On to the mains ... I had the whole, crispy flounder. I suppose that other diners had complained about being surprised by the still-attached head and tail (rolls eyes), so the server had warned us about the presentation. Predictably, it was served in a Thai-inspired style. I found it a bit one-dimensionally spicy, but still enjoyable. The flounder was slightly over-cooked, but not unforgivably so. My wife had the "daily catch", which was a sheepshead fillet. Nicely seasoned, and a bit overcooked. I would say it was competently prepared, but should a restaurant at this level be aiming for mere competence? David Guas' desserts were quite nice. I had a passion fruit something-or-the-other, which I enjoyed (but obviously not enough to note the name of). My wife had their creme brulee, which she liked because it wasn't overly sweet. Would I return to PassionFish? Maybe for lunch, and probably only to order more mainstream items like their chowder and crabcakes. This restaurant is priced like Kinkead's (the mainstay of DC fish joints), but simply isn't able to justify it. As a more reasonable point of comparison, I'll invite diners to sample Coastal Flats (or sister restaurant Jackon's - which is right down the street from PassionFish). Coastal Flats also specializes in seafood. They're also part of a well-known local restaurant mini-chain. But the similarities end there. Service is always impeccable at CF, and they treat the ingredients with respect !!!! You can order your fish med-rare there if you wish (PassionFish doesn't ask or offer), and any disbelievers need only try the steamed seabass to understand subtlety of flavor. Don't let the fancy decor, custom silverware, or complementary amuse bouche fool you. And please don't let PassionFish get away with dumbing down food for us suburban yokels. I *want* PassionFish to succeed because we do need a top-notch, high-end restaurant out in Western Fairfax. But let's hope that this isn't the best that they can do (nor the best that they think we deserve). I'll leave you with one last anecdote: the server made sure that we knew they had a dedicated sushi chef and that the sushi was made fresh to order - as if it could be any other way at a $70-a-head restaurant! read more

I made reservations for the fiancé and I on Saturday night last week. Our server, Gerard was very professional and friendly. I removed one star because of the price. The food was fresh and well prepared, but I don't think it should be that expensive. Then again we are in Fairfax County! I had the tuna flower sushi, we shared the Kung pow calimari yum! He had the curry lobster. Very tender lobster. The lemon drop martinis were just right for me! read more

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Went here for Happy Hour. Decent priced drinks. HH Food menu is alright but the portions are small - I guess I shouldn't have expected much. Tuna tacos were OK. I wish they didn't put those fried noodles in it though. Shrimp cocktail was NOT your traditional shrimp cocktail. It was basically baby shrimp mixed with mango salsa with chips on the side. I wasn't a little disappointed. Mojito was great! Its hard to find a mojito when mint isn't in season. read more

I made a reservation 3 weeks in advance for 6 people via Open Table. Almost 3 weeks to go, I heard from couple of additional friends who wanted to join. I called the restaurants to add two more people to my reservations and I was told that its not possible. When asked for the reason - they said its a restaurant week and they cant make a reservation for large parties. So I told the manager, I already have a reservation for 6, this is still 2.5 weeks in advance, I am sure you can make a reservation for two or add two more people -- again I was told no. I could have gone online and make a reservation for 2 more people under a diferent name but I was completely turned off by the staff and their handling of this issue. As a business owner, I can't justify losing 8 confirmed guests over no reservations, almost 3 weeks in advance. Whoever is running this place, needs someone with common sense business refreshers. Now these 8 (possibly more) guests will be dining at a competitors restaurant in the area while discussing poor handling of this issue. Word of mouth is very effective and powerful. read more

Just had dinner here on Friday and the sushi appetizer we had was fantastic. Followed that with some scallops and sides of mushrooms and Brussel sprouts was fantastic. The service was great and loved how the staff ensured we were happy throughout our meal. read more

Fantastic Place. So, long story short, my husband and I had to wait for my very good friend to fly into Dulles from Germany, so we decided to spend our time before her flight came in at PassionFish, oh yeah, and we had reservations that night there as well. Her flight was not scheduled to get in until 6, but our stomachs could not wait that long. So we drove all the way from DC (hence the reason we did so at 3, so we would beat the afternoon traffic), and got to PassionFish right when Happy Hour started. To my surprise, only 5 minutes past the time they opened for HH, the bar was full!! What? Luckily, we were able to grab a seat adjacent to the bar, at the curved part facing the host stand. Our bartender was fantastic!!!! We spent almost two hours there drinking and eating, and then it was time to go get my friend, so I convinced my husband to let me stay and go to Banana Republic while he went to Dulles ;) Man I have a great husband. So I spent some money at BR and came back a little before my other party arrived and with enough time to grab one more happy hour drink. I grabbed a seat at the bar and yet another bartender was wonderful, friendly (and kind of dreamy, shh, don't tell my husband). I ordered a glass of wine, and started that before letting the host know my party was parking. They sat me and my hubby and friend walked in. Yay, happy me. Since I had kind of stuffed myself earlier, I only ordered a small salad and a sushi roll (absolutely fantastic). We all ordered two more drinks at the table, and we all ordered a roll of sushi and some other small dish, like mac and cheese or something of the sort. Our waitress was not really the best we have ever had....by any means. Although we had requested for her not to take our bread after she attempted to, (because we were still drinking and snacking on it), she came back 2 minutes later and took it. Angry...and then we ordered dessert, which was absolutely breathtaking. I rarely, and when I say rarely, I mean once a year, order dessert, so it was a treat. Spot on flavors and beautiful presentation. But again, the waitress kept either ignoring us, or rushing us. We were trying to order another drink after our dessert, and instead of coming over to see if we wanted anything else, she gave us our check.....we did not ask for the check. I did feel very frustrated with her, and I hated being rushed, especially when my friend from Germany just came in. I chose to bring my friend to this restaurant, out of all the other restaurants in the area, but she was the only negative aspect. The food was delicious, all of it! All of our rolls were great, the sides were good, all the food I had at the bar (which was a lot), was wonderful. (bar food including but not limited to, the oyster shooters, the burger sliders, the ceviche, the tacos, several several drinks, like margaritas and beer and wine, and at the table we had sushi, the bread with the amazing butter (OMG), mac and cheese, salad, creme brulee, lemon meringue mini tart). I would visit this place again for the food and the bar service. John and Stephen were lovely and welcoming. Thanks guys! The male host could use a little more, umm...spark and perhaps a smile, he was not the friendliest of people, but I was told that is just how he is. Go for the food, eat at the bar, drink a lot, enjoy the Happy Hour. read more

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Great location for an intimate dinner and we use their group facility for business presentations. Love their lobster curry and firecracker sushi. read more

Came here for a birthday. My girl doesn't like seafood so randomly "spun the globe" and pointed at the crab cakes and let me try them. Super good crab cakes! Some of the best I've ever had. Large, juicy, plump, lots of meat, didn't want to use any dipping sauce to lose the natural flavors. I ordered the expensive lobster curry and was completely let down. Guess what - curry is curry is curry is curry. Yea it had lobster, but its just curry! I wasn't impressed. I guess I'm not a fan of curry. Wish I'd ordered the crab cakes. THOSE were delicious!!! Next time... read more

The happy hour items are only $5 and the chosen options on the menu perfectly reflect the high quality you can expect @ Passion Fish- within the food as well as the decor!!! Definitely worth the price/visit!!! :-) read more

I took my husband to PassionFish for lunch yesterday to celebrate his birthday. And we absolutely fell in love with the place. Ambiance - I like the two-level dining options. We were seated upstairs with a nice view of the city! It must be nicer for dinners. The place was aesthetically done. I love the fish-themed cutlery! Service was fast. No complaints! Food- Scrumptious! Lots of flavor. We split the seafood gumbo and although it was the first time I had it, I though it was tasty. (But then I have nothing to compare it to...) For the entrees, we ordered the Louisiana crawfish etouffee and blackened tilapia. Awesome! I never had food that had so many flavors. Yes, the server did give us the Tabasco sauce to "spice things up", but it wasn't needed. Delicious! My husband loved the blackened tilapia. The sauce was awesome and he liked the added touch of collard greens. Being huge seafood buffs, the food experience at PassionFish was completely different than what we ever had. Dessert was warm donut holes served with Bavarian cream... Made in house, the donut holes were soft and melted right in the mouth. I thought that the price was ok for the service and the food. And it was a special occassion, so I didn't really mind. read more

I've frequented PassionFish many times over the years and I can't believe I never wrote a review! We ate there again last night and I've never had a bad meal or service. Drinks are good and seafood is fresh. I absolutely love oysters and this is a great spot to get some that you wouldn't typically find somewhere else in the area. Happy hour is a great time to go! read more

PassionFish has an pretty diverse menu, ranging from a Peruvian styled Ceviche to Lobster Roll to Miso Glazed Salmon. I really appreciate the simplicity of their dishes. It's clear that they're paying attention to not overpowering the flavor of their main ingredients, and often times it seems that their daily specials will be good fresh local seafood, prepared only to enhance the quality of the catch. They also have their own pastry chef, and after going around and sharing desserts, I will say that you can't really go wrong. Their warm apple crisp with brown butter ice cream blends the textures of the crunch crumble, soft spiced apples, and cold creamy topping perfectly. The freshly fried donut holes at first seemed to pale in comparison to the sweet breads found at Jacksons, but when paired expertly with the cold, robust Bavarian coffee cream they were excellent. I won't keep on going, but I would also recommend the chocolate praline crunch. They decor is beautiful, with cool colors and bright, open windows. Even the silverware have tails as handles, and it's the small details that I enjoy. I will say that the music is a little all over the place, so much so that it was actually brought up in conversation, but it really doesn't detract from a great experience. read more

I'm totally passionate about PassionFish! Every single dish I had here was exquisite. I felt like I was a judge on an Iron Chef episode! I ordered the tuna tartare and the poached lobster. 5 out of 5 points on presentation of the tartare, 4 out of 5 points for taste and 3 out of 5 on originality. Tuna tartare can be played with in so many ways and I would have really loved to see some bold moves. I know that traditionally it is just raw fish with a bit of citrus juice for flavor but come on, have some fun! The lobster was excellent as well- a little too chilled for me but 100% delicious. It was served with a key lime mustard which was tasty but you can't go wrong with good 'ol clarified buttah. Mom ordered Clams Casino which were not in the shell but served in a shallow dish full of delectable butter and oils. It was the escargot of clams--yum yum yum! She had the grouper as an entree which was also spectacular. Dad ordered the Ipswich fried clams--again fabulous but I'm not for fried seafood. He followed with the spider roll--no complaints here. Also--we were started with a complimentary plate of toasted baguette rounds and a whitefish spread that I could eat every morning on my toast. What is that stuff!? You gotta sell it! Service was fabulous as well. Dunno what happened with all of ya'lls who reported bad service on here but we had a super friendly gentleman. He recommended the Sake flight I ordered and boy, I am thankful. Who knew unfiltered sake was the way to go! read more

My husband and I ate here during Restaurant Week. Their Restaurant Week menu is amazing - large list of appetizers to choose from, any dinner entree (a few cost $10 more), and 3 desserts to choose from. I got the ceviche (truly exceptional + good portion), whole dorade fish w/ sweet potato fries, and berries w/ whipped cream for dessert. My husband got the tuna crudo (the only meh dish), swordfish w/ Brussels sprouts, and a chocolate mousse bomb. Happy hour deals were pretty good, but we stuck with water. Service was great. We were initially seated by a drafty window, but when I mentioned how cold it was our hostess moved us. Our waiter also made sure to let me know that the sweet potato fries weren't cooked in a separate fryer and therefore not celiac friendly when I mentioned gluten intolerance. Strongly advise coming to dinner on the early side. We initially came here during the week for a late dinner (8:30p reservation) and they were out of most fish so we opted to leave and come back another day. We plan on returning to try the famous lobster curry (which looked amazing on other tables). read more

Had lunch at PassionFish last week and both entrées were very good - crawfish étouffée was very nice but the rice surprisingly was undercooked and I've never had that in any restaurant before. That doesn't help étouffée and that's also the main reason this isn't getting 5 stars. My wife had a shrimp + grits dish that was very good. Service was on the mark. read more

We had an early reservation for dinner. When we arrived 5 minutes before our reservation, and the time the dining room opens, we were asked to wait 5 minutes until they open. Once we sat and looked at the menu I knew it would be difficult to decide what to get as a lot sounded pretty good. I tried a sushi roll, which was ok. The fish didn't look as fresh as it should. The tuna was turning grey and the hamachi tasted a little fishy. I then tried a wedge salad that had a overwhelming taste of dried thyme. I got the cioppino which was quite tasty. The only down side was none of the mussels had the "beards" removed. The flavor was great for a cooler fall day. The service was hit and miss. Plates were empty on the table for a while. Then someone would come by and not take them away. The flow was rushed at times as the next course was brought out when we were still eating the previous course. At one point they tried to put a share plate down but there wasn't any room for it because of all the dirty plates. Overall, it would be hard to go back and spend $150 for this kind of an experience. read more

3.5 stars: Came here for DC restaurant week for the first time with some coworkers. Did their $35 menu special where you got to choose from a set selection of appetizers and desserts, and then (almost) any entree from their regular dinner menu. Went with lighter fares to start, with a tomtato-mozzarella salad and the organic salmon, then had their blackberry peach crisp for dessert. Everything tasted great, especially for the price, but I don't think I would come here at regular price because there really wasn't a "wow" factor for me in the food. It was a great experience overall since it was with work friends, but our waitress was a bit devoid of humor...(maybe because she was busy?) She just seemed blunt and to the point; very serious. She got even a bit impatient with one of my friends when he was trying to get recommendations from her as to what he should get (a common question that's usually asked by many), hence a slight deduction in the rating. Also, the place is very classy, so I made sure to dress nicely that day. You might look a tad weird if you showed up in a t-shirt and khakis. But hey, you do you. read more

I heard that there were a couple of new restaurants in the RTC, so my friend and I were in a mission to try a little of each in one day. So we decided to start off with drinks and apps at Passion Fish. Our first impression when we walked in was their interesting decor. Their dark lighting and high ceilings made us feel like we were inside the lobby of a hotel. But the restaurant itself was a little dry and quiet, a little less than you would expect for such a new establishment. Oh well, that didn't matter, we still walked over to the bar to grab our seats. We ordered our wine and then we moved on to look at the appetizers. Their bar menu had so many interesting dishes that I was tempted to want everything. I ended up ordering the lobster sliders and my friend ordered the spicy tuna rolls which were both remarkable. We enjoyed every little bite so much that it seemed like we pratically licked our plates. I think there will be a second time soon and next time I'll stay for appetizers and entree. read more

Delicious food, excellent service, inviting atmosphere, everything you want in a restaurant. My wife and I went to PassionFish tonight for the first time and it was a wonderful experience. I read some of the reviews and noticed a few mentioned poor service so I was on the look out for the same. Well my experience was the complete opposite. The greater was more than pleasant as he welcomed us and offered to check our coats. Our server, Joe, couldn't have been better. He was attentive without hovering, genuinely welcoming, and made us feel like we were regulars. There's nothing better than a really good, experienced server to set the mood for a evening dinning out. And this guy was great. The food was excellent, my compliments to the chef. We ordered soups to begin with. I had the seafood gumbo, she ordered the crab and corn chowder. Both were excellent and fresh. Not too salty, or too heavy. For entrees I had the crispy flounder, which was Joe's recommendation, my wife had a taste for lobster, which I didn't see on the menu. Maybe it was there, but I don't think it was, regardless Joe said no worries we can get that for you. Then she mentioned she wanted it out of the shell, Joe's reply, no problem, we'll take care of it. When her meal arrived the lobster was out of the shell in a drawn butter and lemon sauce served with grilled asparagus. It was delicious. The crispy flounder was the bomb, but beware there's some heat with this dish. The Thai peppers are not for light weights. It also came with a spicy cucumber/carrot salad that was an interesting side. For desert we had the donut holes, which were comped by Joe when he learned it was our anniversary, and I ordered the key lime meringue tart. The donut holes came with Coffee Bavarian Cream which neither of us cared for. No worries, Joe to the rescue. How about warm chocolate sauce instead? Said Joe. It was so, so good, they should serve it that way instead. The Key Lime Meringue Tart with Vanilla-Bean Ice Cream, Mango, and, Pineapple was good, but my wife enjoyed it more than me. Overall, PassionFish was great and we wouldn't hesitate to come back. Next time we'll try the sushi rolls. BTW, Joe mentioned their happy hour has great prices on the bar menu. We'll definitely be back again... Soon! read more

It was a very nice restaurant. The food was great. I really liked Robert our waiter he was very knowledgeable and provided excellent service. We had our Christmas party dinner here. read more

PassionFish Reston - Seafood Near Me - Reston, Virginia

This place is a WINNER! We didn't have a reservation for dinner but we were able to enjoy some drinks by the bar - GREAT bartender. Then we were seated and had an AMAZING waitress. The spicy calamari was excellent as was the whole fried flounder. I would go back in a heart beat! read more

Meh. Went there for restaurant week. Crab and corn chowder was great! Scallops were ok. Served with pasta and this odd flavorless sauce. Dessert was blackberry crisp which wasn't even baked. Very overpriced, even at restaurant week pricing. read more

I wish my experience was better... I was truly looking forward to my dinner at PassionFish last night but was really let down. The food was fine: -6 Oysters on the halfshell....nice presentation, great flavor -Peruvian style Ceviche....flavorful, although it may have been prepared too soon in the day. It was starting to get tough in the acids and was not served with any bread/crackers. -Hamachi Crudo...sloppy and small. If it is going to be a tiny presentation it has to be pretty...none of the pieces were uniform and the grapefruit looked like it was cut with a plastic knife. -Steamed mussels...yummy, good course. The service was a real real problem. -My waiter was not telling me what the other waiters were telling their tables. I was not offered the cocktail list or given the specials. -There were 5 floor staff that constantly watched me and didn't pay attention...I was literally asked by all 3 of them while I ate my 3 bite Crudo how the food was. -I was asked by my waiter how things were every course when my mouth was full. -The servers were constantly circling to see if my plate was empty to remove it. Finally I had to ask if someone was waiting on my table because I was being rushed. 4 courses, 1 glass of wine and a sake flight...they had me in and out in 50 minutes. It was an extreme waste of my money...I should have gone up the street to McCormick and Schmicts instead...their service is reliable. read more

There is no longer any reason to go to PassionFish in Reston (a member of DC Coast chain). It has become clear to me over the last few months that the restaurant doesn't value its workers, and with the recent firing of their biggest stength (bartender Aggie), I'd suggest just stopping short at one of the other two restaurants on the same block. Going to PassionFish for food was always a surprise -- not because they change the menu---ever---but because you never knew the quantity and/or quality of food preparation. Sometimes it was plenty and outstanding. Other times it was hard to detect on the plate and/or dismal. Always it was overpriced. The one consistency...and the one thing that kept me coming back, was Aggie. She was everything a bartender should be; upbeat, interesting, interested in me and my group, and always available and offering any food or drink she thought I might want. The official reason for the dismissal was 'service complaints'. I only wish I'd posted my service compliments earler. Anyway, the town center has a wide choice of restaurants, and each has its strengths. Now, for me, due to the recent personnel change, almost all the town center restaurants are stronger than PF. I'll be changing my pattern to 'go there seldom' from 'go there weekly'. read more

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

I came here for a work dinner and ordered the salmon! It tasted fresh and juicy. Probably one of the best salmons I have ever had. I got the mashed potatoes and asparagus with it and tasting all three together was amazing! I was also impressed by how decent of a size the salmon was because normally at fancy restaurants their fairly small. I heard that their happy hour is pretty fun and not too pricey on drinks so i definitely am looking forward to a happy hour here after work one day. read more

Good food. Great drinks. When we're out in the burbs and we want seafood, Passion Fish is the place. Btw...they have a roasted chicken that's splendid. Great ambience! read more

Right off the bat, the Sunday brunch deal here is the best deal in town. And I mean, town as in the greater Washington D.C. area. Okay, I don't know of all the deals in the area but I'm just saying that the combination of the quality, quantity, and price, it is VERY difficult to beat. You must try it at least once. Here's what you get for the deal: $19 gets you 2 of the following: appetizer, entrée, or dessert, but you cannot get 2 entrees. Any other combo is fine. Regular prices are $11 per app & $16 per entrée, so it's a good deal. Plus, with this deal you get $2 mimosas & bloody marys unlimited. So that's pretty good purely from a deal standpoint. Where it becomes a great deal is the meal itself. We ordered a lobster bisque and a seafood crepe for apps, and then beef salad and shrimp & grits for entrees. The apps were fantastic, with literally an entire small tail of the lobster in the soup, and a very light, melt-in-your-mouth crepe with ample fillings of crab & shrimp. The salad contained plenty of slices of beef, and the shrimp & grits were honestly too much food. Go light on the grits because you won't be able to finish the shrimp otherwise. We'll have to try one app & one dessert next time, I'm curious with what desserts they have to offer. 2 bloodys, 1 OJ, and 2 coffees later, it came out to $55 including tax. Great deal, solid service, great space. Table-for-1 Factor: Umm... I guess there's a negative to everything. I would not recommend coming here by yourself, it's not that kind of a space. read more

I really like PassionFish. It's my go to spot in Reston Town Center for a client lunch because they take reservations and it is less crowded and quieter than other spots (like Jackson's), making it much more conducive for a productive lunch. Service here is always prompt and polite. Food quality is always outstanding. And it's not any more expensive than the other options in Reston Town Center for a business lunch. But I hesitate to give it 5 stars, as it suffers from the same shortcomings that most places in Reston Town Center share - the overall value for what you pay is just not QUITE there. I have been to PassionFish for three business lunches over the past 5 weeks. On my first two visits, I went with their fresh grill lunch special, which is a simple entree of a nicely cooked piece of fish and a simple mixed green salad. One time it was acadian redfish, and the other it was a flatfish that I cant remember - either halibut or sole. Both were cooked and seasoned well, and the simple green salad was nice. But I still found it a bit overpriced - a piece of cooked fish and a simple salad for $18 or so. Their 3-course daily lunch specials (served bento box style) are a better value (if you want desert, that is) The last time I decided to try one of their sushi rolls. Their sushi is quite a bit pricier than even the high-priced sushi bar in RTC (Obi), although all rolls are 8 pieces instead of six. I went with a special - the king crab roll - which was advertised as a spicy tuna roll with king crab pressed on top. The 8-piece roll was presented nicely, and the tuna and crab were very fresh, but the tuna was not very spicy. And for $18, you got a roll that was slightly larger than your average tuna roll with some king crab on top. My coworkers "Dynamite Roll" looked a little more substantive, but still was about the size of your typical Rainbow roll, and was $15. Still, I would recommend PassionFish for sushi in RTC, especially if you are looking to get only rolls. PassionFish is definitely worth a try, especially if you are looking for very fresh and well prepared seafood, and aren't concerned about how much you are paying for what you are getting. It's a nice dining experience. read more

Tough call here - the food was a 4, but the service was so obnoxious I have to knock it down to a 3. We went during Restaurant Week and the place was packed. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Our wine order arrived right away, but that was it. We wait for a long time for the waiter to take our order, then it was over 30 minutes before our appetizers came out. The manager came over to apologize (apparently there was some confusion in the kitchen... or more likely the waitress just forgot to put our order in). So the manager comped our bottle of wine, which was nice and kept us friendly. But then the same thing happened for our entree course. We waited almost 40 minutes for our entrees, while seeing folks all around us being served. One table was seated, served and paid in the time between our appetizers and entrees arriving. I don't know what was going on with the waitstaff, but then they switched the waiter at our table, and eventually we got our food. I had the whole Branzino, which was really tasty - well seasoned and well cooked, so long as you aren't daunted by being served a whole fish! Everyone at the table really enjoyed their food, it was just tough to recover from the exceptionally slow service. It was also quite expensive, despite the Restaurant Week menu - and the free bottle of wine, so they really need to pick up the service piece if they want us to go back! read more

PassionFish is definitely a step above the rest at reston town center. Have you had the Big Daddy? If you love seafood you need to get it. Three tiers of ocean treats? Yes, please! Crab, shrimp, lobster, all of it. They also have a really impressive lobster roll. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Yes, it's upscale and it's supposed to make you feel like you're inside a vintage oceanliner (stay with me on the seafood theme, if you're having trouble imagining this just think about what DC Coast looks like). I'm more of a chat with the bartender type restaurant guest and the bar is also beautiful...mosaic tiles in calming blues and greens make me never want to leave. PassionFish is part of the same group as Fuego, DC Coast, Acadiana, District Commons, etc...and they do a pretty awesome job. They took over the old Harry's Tap Room which had flopped and flipped ownership several years ago and now we have Fuego (nothing short of amazing...goat tacos are the best!!). read more