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Fishwife - Pacific Grove, Pacific Grove, CA

Fishwife - Pacific Grove

4.3
4.3
894 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Fishwife offers a menu of award-winning American cuisine with a Caribbean accent since 1986. With many daily specials, fresh Seafood as well as homemade pastas and dishes for children, there is something for everyone. Daily specials spotlight fresh catch and seasonal fish. Desserts are homemade as well. The atmosphere is casual with a FULL BAR and friendly service, making it a great place to visit with groups and family. Just a short walk from Asilomar Beach and Conference Center. Some of the most popular dishes are Clam chowder, Calamari, Alfredo Combo, Green Lip Mussels, Barramundi and famous homemade Key lime pie. You can also enjoy surf and turf or gluten-free options like the vegetarian bowl.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Caribbean, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fishwife in Pacific Grove offers "fantastic food," with highlights including fresh seafood and "delicious" clam chowder. Guests appreciate the "friendly" service and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is a local favorite, known for "generous portions" and a "cozy local spot feel." Some dishes, like the calamari, vary in quality, but overall experiences are positive.

894 Reviews
  1. Josh VIP

    Denver19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. We really appreciated Jose's passion about the menu, and his recommendations were right on! We really enjoyed our experience and look forward to returning soon!

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  2. Harry Glenna

    Baltimore8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately, although we love this restaurant and visit it often, we were seated in "the kids section". There was one table with 6 children under the age of 6 and another with three children under the age of 3. Lots of screaming and crying made an unpleasant experience. We'll make our next reservation for later in the evening when the noise level will hopefully be lower and the kids will be getting ready for bed.

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  3. Roger

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish entrees were delicious - side note, restaurant is close to Pacific Grove 17 mile drive entrance

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  4. Mike VIP

    Sacramento56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked for last minute lunch. We had the Shrimp cleopatra and the barramundi. Both were surprisingly good. Fish was flaky and perfectly cooked. Everything felt fresh and well seasoned. Restaurant has a local family run vibe to it, service was friendly. Overall recommend for anyone coming back from a walk along the coastal front in pacific grove

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  5. Julie

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Clam chowder was so good bro like it was legit the best clam chowder i ever ate i didnt even know clam chowder could be this good

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  6. Clare

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My three sisters and I had a great time. Our server was a delight and shared that we are of families of 11 children . My visits over the last 30 plus years have been grand. Thank you

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  7. Teresa VIP

    San Francisco88 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Crab cakes were mushy and mostly filler, not great the coconut shrimp needed more coconut. The pesto pasta was over creamy and not a lot of flavor. The cocktail ordered was $17 and the same one was $16 If ordered after dinner ? Too bad. Used to be a great place

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  8. rob

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of 5 was mde to feel special and we enjoyed the food on a very stormy night.

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  9. Brian

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    No complaints about the food, which was very good. The service was outstanding!This is a small restaurant, so tables are close together. Out of the way location and streets were very dark and some narrow as well. Recommend taking a ride share service.

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  10. tom VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We like to eat there when we are in Monterey. It is an excellent place to eat in terms of the food and service.

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FAQs

Fishwife - Pacific Grove does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Fishwife - Pacific Grove also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 375-7107.

Fishwife - Pacific Grove is rated 4.3 stars by 894 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Fishwife - Pacific Grove

1996 1/2 Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-3719

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Caribbean, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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