Passionfish
701 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove
655-3311
Awards come to Passionfish like tides: consistently, predictably and for its connection with Earth. The ever-changing menu of seasonal and sustainable delights means your next trip to Passionfish will be different than your last, but the commitment to fresh, inspired and responsible food and wine at affordable prices won’t be going anywhere. Chef Ted Walter’s repertoire and kitchen creativity makes for some bold platings that cover a lot of culinary territory, yet stay on point with Walter’s passion for the fishies. And Passionfish waiter Manuel Tiacoxlal must feel pretty confident about his job security considering he was named the best waiter at not only Pacific Grove’s best restaurant, but the best seafood restaurant in the county as well. Then again, maybe he already knew he was in good hands with owner Walter and his wife/environmental champion Cindy since their restaurant Passionfish took home five Best Ofs last year, and plenty more in the years before that.