South American artwork and artifacts decorate Passionfish, and Latin and Asian flavors infuse the dishes. Chef Ted Walter shops at local farmers' markets several times a week to find the best produce, fish, and meat available, then pairs it with creative sauces. The menu might include sea scallops with a caper, raisin, and walnut relish, or banana walnut–bread pudding with honey-ginger ice cream.
Chef Ted Walter and his wife, Cindy, have stacked up an impressive number of awards for their humble little restaurant in Pacific Grove, the seaside town just northwest of Monterey. You'll find hearty meat dishes like rack of lamb and duck confit on their menu, but their real passion is—yes—fish. Sustainably caught fish, to be exact, expertly seasoned and subtly flavored. A sure bet is the sole...
Passionfish Restaurant Review:
Overfished species are turned away at the door of this establishment. Instead, it’s invitation only for abundant undersea creatures such as sablefish, tilapia and sturgeon. Chef Ted Walter does fish right, sealing in flavor and translucency through simple cooking techniques. His wife Cindy, who comes from a fishing family (her father, a wharf rat), tends to the front of the house. The amicable...
Not only does this Pacific Grove original offer high-quality seafood and an exceptional wine list, but it also provides a warm, friendly environment in which to enjoy it. The hands-on, family-owned attitude sets it apart from other seafood restaurants and local gourmet hangs. Menu standouts include Fanny Bay oysters, sometimes served on the half shell, sometimes fried and served over wilted...