Perfect dinner. Great food and Hannah was very helpful with recommendations and excellent attention to every detail. We'll be back soon!?

I recently went to the wild fish for dinner. I had a reservation for two. We definitely enjoyed it. We would definitely return. It was a nice environment is very quiet. Service was excellent. We started off with the oysters, which were delicious after that I believe I got the whole fish fried to perfection. We also had the Halibu, spicy greens, a popover. The wine was a Bernardus Chardonnay. We tried the Bouillabaisse and crispy potatoes. The drinks Mojito and service were really top notch! I would recommend the Wild Fish if you like fresh seafood, and being close to the ocean! read more

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You can tell there's a lot of thought that goes into the menu. All the dishes made sense. A lot of seafood restaurants half-hazardly throw seafood with some linguine and call it a dish. Not here. bouillabaisse: Solid! They had a crab head butter sauce on the side that was an umami explosion which was obviously made from the crab in the soup. Most other seafood restaurants I've had in the area don't have this same level of innovativeness and attention to detail. Whole rockfish: great! Fish was fresh and Chimichurri sauce paired well on top. Smoked sable fish: amazing! Steamers: mussels were fresh but there was a copious amount of white wine in the sauce. Although the service is definitely slow, the food is worth the wait. I would recommend. read more

Wild Fish - Whole rock fish - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

We really wanted to love this spot, but didn't. On the menu the dishes are described nicely and sound promising....till! I started with the Oysters with pomegranate and tarragon oil mignonette. Sounded good, till I saw the oysters were drowning in this mignonette, Tasted horrible and totally hid the flavor of oyster, which were shucked poorly. Wife had Sablefish with rainbow carrots, good she said but had better in past. I got Sesame Ahi with Miso glaze and shredded cabbage. Tuna was great however the Miso was so salty I avoided it with each bite. Shredded Cabbage slaw was dry and added little to flavor of fish. Service was Ok, surprised waitress ( one of owners) never asked if we enjoyed food and never questioned why I only eat two of my oysters we both left a lot of food on plate. read more

Wild Fish - Oysters with Pomegranate Tarragon oil - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Always greeted with the sweet owner! Happy vibe going on with servers and guests. Great selections on the menu and wine pairing are smart...ask the servers. Jazz music compliments the ambiance, not to mention very talented musicians. read more

Nice ambience and great service! I had the Halibut, which was lovely. The scallops and the and the fried squid appetizers were fantastic was well. The BEST THING we ordered was the banana bread pudding. Best bread pudding ever! read more

Wild Fish - Halibut - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Good restaurant serving fresh fish and seafood. I tried the fish and chips. The batter is crispy and delicious. It comes with some wedge potato fries, also good. I had a taste of the fish tacos also flavorful. Everything was delicious. I just think that they need to add something to the fish and chips instead of the pickled cabbage and onions. The fish tacos could also use a side of beans or something else. Overall,a good choice for a seafood restaurant. I like that you can pay through the QR code on a smartphone. They have some good non alcoholic drinks. Coconut lime is very good especially on a sunny day. Plenty of outdoor seating in the front. read more

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The service was very disappointing. We never saw our waiter Hector after he took our order. He came back to give us our bill. I had to go and ask the hostess for a glass of wine. Food was good, but I wouldn't run back for a second time. read more

I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the service was very nice. He was very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was good, we all left very satisfied read more

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Excellent service, food is very good. Sable was one of the best entrees I had in a long time. Great evening here. read more

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Every time we go there it's amazing! It's a pleasure to experience real local food and culture. The specialties are always really special, like they are sharing a favorite dish. If I could go there every week I would. read more

Server said I guess you dont have money after I tipped 6%. They insisted 3 times I pay 18% because that is what most people tip. I was there for under an hour. read more

We have been to Wildfish several times, including the televised episode of Checks Please! night. But Thursday night, May 7, was the best we have had at this restaurant. The new chef is excellent, highly original, even a bit experimental, which we love as die-hard foodies! We started with the Tamil oysters featured that evening. I prefer Shigoku or Kumamoto but these medium sized oysters were mild and not overly briny. The tuna carpaccio was absolutely stunning, with salad -proportion pea sprouts and a mild creamy dressing drizzled on the side. Then we shared the crispy calamari with two types of sauces: one vinaigrette and the other more creamy. And we ended with the koji-marinated seabass on a base of very subtle goat-cheese infused napa cabbage. We thought the sauce on the napa cabbage was miso butter. We sat in the bar--our favorite place in the back of the restaurant where it is very quiet --and we had delightful banter with the bartender, JD. Truly magnificent dishes with a flair any epicurean will appreciate!! read more

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The place is quaint and lovely. The seafood chowder was the best I've had in my life. They also had nice mocktails and were very kind with their service. read more

Wild Fish - Bok Choy and Halbut - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Service was good although the salad I ordered for lunch was mediocre at best. I picked Wild Fish for special lunch with a friend because when I was there a year or two ago, they offered a list of lunch specials and the salad with fresh fish I ordered was really good. read more

Excellent food in a friendly and casual setting. Baja fish tacos were fresh, crispy & just the right amount of spicy. Latke with smoked sable delicious as well. Great green leaf salad as well. Everything was super fresh and high quality. Servers were helpful and kind. Highly recommend! read more

We had the pop overs, Brussels sprouts, whole fish for 2. The fish was a little disappointing, we had been looking forward to this for years. It wasn't as fresh as it should have been and the flavor was bland. It came with fingerling potatoes and a green salad. The potatoes were great, the salad was dressed with lemon, very very tart. The brussel sprouts were the best, th pop overs were undercooked. Service was great, the ambience excellent, they had live music. read more

Wild Fish - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Beautiful and cozy spot - sat in the window nook and listened to the live band! Oysters, clam chowder and ahi tuna were tasty. The halibut was a bit bland but the risotto was buttery and flavorful. Good service! read more

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Service was outstanding, food was excellent and we had live music to enjoy! The restaurant was much busier than our first visit but we were well taken care of. read more

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Great service. Great dinner and dessert options. I do not drink, so I cannot speak to their wine options. I am looking forward to returning.

Fresh local fish and produce. Live jazz music on Friday evenings. Outside seating and inside seating as well. Great for a lunch or dinner night out. read more

What a lovely restaurant to spend an evening at. We were warmly welcomed as soon as we entered. The owners were very nice and the gentleman owner made the rounds through the restaurant and was charming and fun to engage with. I had the bouillabaisse with a delicious broth. My husband was very satisfied with the sable fish. Francis was our server and we were well looked after. Francis was a delight and treated us like family. read more

Recently went to Wild Fish after seeing it on PBS's program Check Please. My friends and I ordered the whole rock fish, fried calamari, and ahi tuna. Everthing was just ok. Not bad but not great. I was expecting great so I left disapointed. The only thing great was our server! Maybe it was an off night for the food? read more

Food: we shared the shrimp boil -- spicy shrimp over saffron rice. Loved it! So flavorful. We also had very fresh oysters & a great mignonette. Ricotta salad was fresh and delicious with a lemon dressing. If I go back, I'm going to try the fish and chips -- so many people ordered it and it looked delicious!! Service: friendly but slow. Ambience: We ate outside and the ambience was great. Nice parklet. The inside is also pretty. read more

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Staff was absolutely amazing and the Gluten Free Fish and chips were to die for! Having celiac I never get them so this was a true treat! Thank you! read more

The food was delicious and only took a little time to come out.The menu was a little small but all of the options were good.The vibe was great, there was jazz music playing and it was mostly candle lit. read more

The worst service I ever saw in united state ! Me and my kids arrived for dinner the waiters just so rudely pushed my kid hand from the menus because he wanted to show me the drink list , and told him "hi move your hand bud " Who the F hire this kind of people for food service ? I am sure he had good intention , who allowed him to touch my boy ? In a different country I would make sure he will Not have a hand anymore . read more

Wild Fish not only serves locally and sustainably caught seafood, but also prepares their fish in a beautifully and deliciously. The flavor profile beat my expectations, which were already high because of the price point. I highly recommend the whole fish (tables around us kept talking about it after seeing it come out). There was nice live music and heated outdoor seating that provided a classy and fun atmosphere. Even though the food and ambiance were on point, the biggest highlight of our experience was our server, Brandon. He is clearly extremely passionate about fishing locally and and sustainably, and his enthusiasm is so contagious it makes me so happy to be able to support local fishing practices. Overall I highly recommend Wild Fish, and ask for Brandon to learn more about the delicate and beautiful underwater ecosystem that we all play a part in. read more

Wild Fish - Sablefish appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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I really wanted to like this place! I visit Pacific Grove, and saw this highlighted on Check Please Bay Area The owner greeted me and gave me a table right by the front window. I ordered Kumamoto oysters, which are small local oysters. That's not what came out, large I don't know what kind of oysters. I mentioned it to the owner and she replied "I know, they sent the wrong kind" Why wouldn't you tell them up front? Ordered a whole crab, came to the table and she said "oh forgot the butter!" I watched as locals came in who she fawned over. Never got butter and the crab definitely needed it. Yeah, guess if I was a local or there was more people might have got better service. This was actually a visit from last year. Watched a CPBA rerun that reminded me. read more

Some of the best oysters in PG. They come dressed and are absolutely perfect. Spicy fish tacos are a great hit with this burn your mouth, but with flavor, habanero sauce and pickled jalapeños. Tuna melt is huge and delicious on nice big toasty bread. Mushrooms small plate is fantastic, don't skip it. Jazz music flowing and our server, the last two times, has been super personable and very kind. Was great chatting with him about F1 this weekend. Don't skip this place. Awesome for lunch and dinner. Kind people and nice ambience with good music. read more

Food was awesome- we ordered the fish and chips and calamari. They were so fresh and we really enjoyed the seafood. The pickled celery too on the side was super tasty too. Service was great and the ambiance- live music was also very nice. We will definitely come back very soon! read more

This was one of the best dinner experiences I have had in some time. I live in Santa Cruz and decided to venture out on a weekday evening as the food scene in town can be repetitive. This place radiated warmth as soon as I walked in. My guest and I were greeted by two cheery gentleman who went over and beyond our entire meal. The indoor aesthetic was very cozy. Jazz was playing in the background and it kind of felt like we were far far away from California. The food: where to even begin. Easily the BEST oysters I've ever consumed which did pair perfectly with the recommended Brut. The gluten-free popovers were a delightful surprise on the menu. Had TWO rounds of those babies. I chose the swordfish entree and it was so fresh and tasty. Lastly, we finished with a gluten-free love cake (?) and it was thick and easy to share. I didn't LOVE the smoked sable appetizer (mainly because it was chilled) and yet the flavors on the plate were complimentary and unique. I seriously can't wait to go back. Treat yourself...and maybe leave the kids at home for this gem. ;) read more

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3.5 actually We loved their restaurant in Mendocino for many years and were happy to see they are still in pacific grove after closing the mendo site. I think maybe going on Monday may have been a mistake but still it was not the same. The waiter was very nice but knew nothing about anything on the menu and didn't even know which oysters were on our order after we'd already asked him and he went back to the kitchen. Also it was $30 for a half dozen. That's $5 an oyster. I know it's the Bay Area but for real?! Also $4 just for 4 slices of bread They charge for the gin. Then they charge again for making it a martini. That would amount to a $22 martini. Really. Only 3 tables seated in the whole place but the service was still spotty. The sablefish was deemed a success but my halibut was way over cooked which was a shame because the quinoa and coconut brassicas with it were perfect. Never asked if we enjoyed our dishes. After another long wait and two times the waiter was going back to kitchen for dessert clarifications, we just bailed. They were out of three of the most desirable desserts. It's just a matter of time before they are not open on Mondays. No one goes there and the staff isn't up for it. Sad. Miss the Mendocino vibe. Way overpriced and not good enough for me to even cut it some slack. read more

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Very convenient to our Pacific Grove bed-and-breakfast two blocks away. Nice park let seating outside that was fairly well protected. Swordfish was excellent with risotto although I would've preferred a little more risotto. Petrale sole en pappilote was slightly dry, but lots of flavor. Sea bass (Corvina?) was super flavorful and yummy. Calamari was dry and blah but we have a hard time finding good calamari if it's not at the Crows Nest in Santa Cruz ! Altogether a very pleasant dinner and more reasonable than what I saw online at their website. ????? Also, fantastic is that (I think) all their fish is sustainable and local? Not sure that San Diego or South América is local. Maybe I misunderstood. Oh well. Good food!!! read more

We tried Wild Fish July 22, 2023 for the first time and were pleasantly surprised.The husband and wife owners are outgoing and like to walk the restaurant and talk with customers -- time permitting. Our server was new and did an excellent job. He made certain his tables were well cared for. The owner's passion is to source fresh local fish that isn't frozen. They display the fisheries, and location for all to observe. See picture below. The chef adds various creative local ingredients to complete the dish. The care and love creating the food may give you a more relaxing evening. The outside seating has enough heaters to keep you warm. The space feels like you are eating in an outside bistro as featured in European movies. We started the evening off with fried sablefish collar that was moist and flavorful. This was yummy. Next was a passion fruit ricotta salad and smoked fish chowder. The creamy risotto complimented the fruits. The smoked fish chowder was light and flavorful. The entrée was seared ahi and vegetables. Wow. Dessert was a decadent sticky toffee puddling with ice cream. We were surprised to find out we were dining during a Carmel Jazz festival. I believe the festival is also next weekend. The Lighthouse Jazz Quartet did an excellent job giving us music. There was a small musician cover charge which could have easily been a lot more. The owner of the Carmel Dance Center brought several students to add dance to the music. The women added elegant, and even humorous, dance to some of the songs. The Girl From Ipanema was done with about four women that danced as a team whether they were individual or a budding flower circle. We strongly recommend you give Wild Fish a try. If you are coming for music ask the restaurant if your evening has music. read more

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Came here for dinner while In town. Service was prompt. Ambiance was casual though can get loud if the restaurant was 100% full. Ordered the swordfish burata which was very good. We had a nice salad with lots of ingredients. Bouillabaisse was very good with lots of seafood and a nice broth. Prices were typical of the area. read more

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So delicious!! And now in OG!!! First dined with them in Mendocino Cty. So wonderful, we ate there both nights!!! Hope to return soon. read more

Sweet little restaurant! Great food and good service. Brussels sprouts were amazing. The place was packed but servers did a great job making sure everyone was taken care of. read more

Wild Fish - Inside the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Great service and great seafood. Live music was great touch as well. The popovers are a must have.

Quality food in a cozy/casual setting with friendly service. Smoked Sablefish(Fermented shimeji mushrooms, mostarda, ponzu) - smoky and savory, an unique and delicious appetizer. Steamers(Salt Spring Island mussels, white wine, garlic, butter, tomatoes, aromatics, grilled sourdough bread) - the mussels were fresh and sweet. The sauce was perfect for bread dipping. Whole Fish(roasted Chilipepper Rock Cod, chimichurri, green salad, lemon vinaigrette, crispy potatoes, garlic aioli) - the fish was prepped well and I could tasted the freshness. The crispy potatoes were decadently yummy! Bouillabaisse (White fish, clams, mussels, shrimp, saffron rouille, grilled sourdough) - this was the more disappointing dish of the night. Although the seafood was decent, the broth tasted a bit simple. Lemon Tart - standard tasting. Overall, a pleasant and relaxing dining experience with good food. read more

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