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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 2744 reviews

What User doesn't like about Wild Fish:
Overrated. Absolutely mediocre taste.. having lived in New England for many years I take my seafood seriously. And a 40$ bouillabaisse better taste like the frikkin ocean. It tasted like someone put together a bunch of veggies with not-that fresh sea food on the stove and added some salt and pepper to it. Fish burger was over-salty and blah. I’ve had better fried potato wedges in my office canteen. Particularly enrag... View all feedback. What User likes about Wild Fish:
Business dinner. Excellent outdoor parking. Very attentive service. Try to fill waterglass, asked if we need additional drinks and plates that require attention. This was very appreciated so that we can enjoy our meal and discussion without interruption by looking for help. The meal itself was wonderfully prepared (ahi tuna), presented and was delicious. Oysters were fresh and very pleasant great balance of sea and n... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 345 reviews

Overrated. Absolutely mediocre taste.. having lived in New England for many years I take my seafood seriously. And a 40$ bouillabaisse better taste like the fri...

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Brandon
15.09.2023 - 08:59

Nice little spot in Pacific Grove. Food is pretty good. I ordered the fish chowder and it was more of just a fish soup. Kinda threw me off. Also had the Ahi Pok...

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Definitely make a reservation,...as they are very popular and it's no wonder! This was my first visit and will not be my first. Parking is street parking, so de...

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Barbara
15.09.2023 - 08:59

Terrific restaurant, wonderful food, great people. And the jazz on the weekend (Friday for us) is superb! Don’t miss this gem!!!

Debby
15.09.2023 - 08:59

First timers here but will be back soon. Started with oysters from WA state. 2 kinds, both good and well described by our excellent server Brandon. Swordfish an...

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This restaurant has received mixed reviews, with some customers calling it overrated and mediocre, while others praise the fresh seafood and excellent service. The bouillabaisse is a standout dish, with top quality fish. The live jazz and outdoor seating add to the experience. Some guests found the service slow and the portions small for the price, but others enjoyed the creative dishes and friendly staff. The swordfish and fish tacos were highlights. Overall, the restaurant offers a good dining experience with fresh seafood, live music, and attentive service, making it a popular spot in Pacific Grove.

Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

Wild fish is 5 stars. The food is organic and fresh! They even post the titles. The tartaric acid and ketchup are freshly prepared. Christian has done an excell...

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Some of the best seafood I've ever had. Came in for dinner while staying in Monterrey and was very pleasantly surprised. The calamari was so flavorful. The sabl...

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Had the whole fish and it was awesome! pricy but it's worth! Wine recommended by staff was really tasty! Desert perfect! Chocolate cake and toffee pudding!

Thus was such a great little find! The food was excellent, the ambiance was great on the patio and our server was fabulous. We got the sablefish, fingerling pot...

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Great fresh local seafood! The bouillabaisse was excellent and included a generous amount of seafood (Rock Cod, shrimp, squid, and mussels). Service was prompt...

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Google
3.8 ★ from 9 reviews
Jim
15.11.2023 - 08:56

Apparently they had issues with their chef, incredibly long wait for incredibly mediocre food. No one communicated with us about the delay until the food finall...

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Chen
15.11.2023 - 08:56

Excellent whole fish. Very good fillet. Lacking dessert options, we took a brownie, it was nice. Expensive prices Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 4 Ser...

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Jonathan
15.11.2023 - 08:56

Not only was the food incredible and the drinks were great, the service was top notch. And to boot, it was Friday night of the Monterey Jazz Fest and they had a...

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Keven
15.11.2023 - 08:56

Food was good, service friendly maybe not very quick but the food quantity was ridiculous. We hat the bouillabaisse and tuna. The bouillabaisse: a cup of soup w...

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Vincent
15.11.2023 - 08:56

The cuisine at this restaurant is excellent, with delicious tuna and bouillabaisse. The service is top-notch. We dined in for dinner and found the price per per...

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Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 424 reviews

Some of the best seafood I've ever had. Came for dinner at a stay in Monterrey and was very pleasantly surprised. The Calamari was so tasteful. The fish dish ca...

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Alfred
17.06.2023 - 12:22

This was the highlight menu of our weekend in Pacific Grove. We visited on Friday and enjoyed the live jazz, warm welcome and check-in during the meal of the ow...

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Wild fish is 5 stars. The food is organic and fresh! They even post the titles. The tartaric acid and ketchup are freshly prepared. Christian has done an excell...

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Had all the fish and it was great! pricy but it is worth it! The wine recommended by the staff was really delicious! Desert perfect! Chocolate cake and toffee p...

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Retha
17.06.2023 - 12:22

Wild Fish has beautiful outdoor seating in the heart of Pacific Grove. Our server was helpful with our complicated order that included several different menu it...

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Yelp
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Chuck
15.11.2023 - 08:56

Service outstanding, food was also outstanding and original. The jazz entertainment was a wonderful bonus!

Doordash
4.5 ★ from 11 reviews
William
05.01.2024 - 16:04

The food at this restaurant is amazing. Be sure to sample the chowder that is not cream-based - it's one of the best dishes you'll ever taste.

Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 69 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 1406 reviews

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