Fishwife Menu
Fishwife, a Caribbean-inspired restaurant nestled in Pacific Grove, CA, offers a delightful blend of Caribbean, Desserts, and Seafood cuisine. With a plethora of amenities like outdoor seating, full bar, and even gender-neutral restrooms, Fishwife caters to a diverse clientele. Customers rave about the Surf and Turf, Lobster Ravioli, and Sea Bass, praising the flavorful proteins and impeccable service provided by Ogun. The cozy ambiance enhanced by fire pits outside creates a charming dining experience. Fresh seafood dishes like alfredo pasta and picatta sole impress diners, while the decadent chocolate molten lava cake steals the show for dessert. Despite slightly higher prices, Fishwife's fresh offerings, friendly staff, and prompt service make it a local favorite worth revisiting.
APPETIZERS/LUNCH
CALAMARI
Strips breaded (No tentacles), served with our Caribbean tartar sauce
CRAB CAKES
Two snow crab cakes served with habanero butter cream sauce (Mild spice)
GREEN LIP MUSSELS
Eight steamed mussels in white wine, veloutě cream, garlic, and salsa Fresca
COCONUT SHRIMP
Five prawns breaded in coconut flakes served with ginger sesame sauce
CRAB TOSTADITAS
Two crispy corn tortillas with snow crab mix, cashew pesto sauce, topped with our salsa Brava
CHEESE FLAUTAS
Crispy corn tortilla cheese flutes, served with salsa Brava and Fresca, black beans with crème fraiche
/ DOZEN OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
Fresh oysters form Vancouver Bay served with cocktail sauce and horseradish.
FISHWIFE’S CLAM CHOWDER / Bowl - $ Cup - $ Bread Bowl - $
Home made with cream, potatoes, onions, clams.
FISHWIFE’S TOSTADA SALAD
Cajun Tilapia on a crisp corn tortilla with green cashew sauce.Served on a bed of black beans and rice, hidden underneath fresh greens, with salsa Frescaand Brava, avocado salsa and sprinkled with cheese
FISHWIFE’S SEA GARDEN SALAD
Fresh spring mix greens, onions, carrots, radish, cherry tomato, cucumbers served with salsa Brava, salsa Fresca and house honey mustard ADD; SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
COBB SALAD
COBB SALAD Fresh spring mix greens, cherry tomato, bacon, hardboiled egg, avocado, blue cheese crumbles and ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
ASIAN GINGER SESAME SALAD
Romaine, cashews, mandarin oranges, cranberries, tortilla chips, ginger sesame ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing ADD: KING SALMON CALAMARI (Breaded & fried) SOLE SNOW CRAB MIX PRAWN (Six Prawn ) CHICKEN
SOUP & SALAD/LUNCH
PASTAS (Fresh local Fettuccine)/LUNCH
ALFREDO COMBO
Bay scallops, bay shrimp & snow crab, sautéed with garlic, shallots, butter, and shellfish based veloutě, pepper flakes and parmesan cheese
PORTOFINO
Marinara made with mussels, octopus, shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari, king salmon, and finished with Parmesan cheese
PRIMAVERA
Sautéed tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, onions, carrots, jicama, garlic, salsa Fresca and Parmesan cheese ADD : SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
MARINARA
Roasted tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
ALFREDO
Sautéed with garlic, shallots, butter, cream in a shellfish based veloutě, pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
AL PESTO
Sautéed garlic with fresh basil paste, pine nuts and cream finished with Parmesan cheese ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
MARINARA(Gluten Free)
Rice and corn spaghetti with tomato marinara sauce, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
COMBO & Chips (Calamari, Tilapia, Prawns)
Calamari, tilapia and prawns
LOCAL ROCK COD & CHIPS
Fresh fillet breaded in seasoned corn meal and bread crumbs, served with tartar sauce and French fries
PRAWNS & CHIPS
Prawn(Breaded in seasoned corn meal and bread crumbs, served with tartar sauce and French fries)
OYSTERS & CHIPS
Oyster breaded in seasoned corn meal and bread crumbs, served with tartar sauce and French fries
CALAMARI & CHIPS
calamari breaded in seasoned cornmeal and bread crumbs, served with tartar sauce and French fries
FISH & CHIPS/ LUNCH
SANDWICHES / LUNCH
KING SALMON SANDWICH
Choice of grilled, Cajun or fried. Served on a bun with tomatoes, onions, our Caribbean tartar sauce, and French fries
CALAMARI SANDWICH
Golden fried breaded calamari served on a bun with tomatoes, onions, our Caribbean tartar sauce, and french fries
OYSTER SANDWICH
Fried oyster served on a bun with tomatoes, onions, our Caribbean tartar sauce, and french fries
PRAWN SANDWICH
Choice of grilled, Cajun or fried. Served on a bun with tomatoes, onions, our Caribbean tartar sauce, and french fries
LOCAL ROCK COD SANDWICH
Choice of grilled, Cajun or fried. Served on a bun with tomatoes, onions, our Caribbean tartar sauce, and french fries
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken breast served on a bun with tomatoes, onions, our Caribbean tartar sauce, and french fries
BARRAMUNDI
A sweet, mild tasting and delicate fish, seasoned Mayan style with salsa Brava and ginger cilantro aioli on a crisp corn tortilla. Served with rice, black beans and seasonal vegetables
TILAPIA CANCUN
Spiced with achiote paste (mild spice) served with cilantro cashew pesto sauce and topped with salsa Brava accompanied with mushroom rice, black beans and seasonal vegetables
CALAMARI STEAK, ABALONE STYLE
Lightly floured, egg-battered, sautéed with shallots, garlic, white wine, lemon juice, tomatoes and parsley Served with rice, black beans and seasonal vegetables
SHRIMP CLEOPATRA
Sautéed with shallots, garlic, white wine, lemon juice and capers finished with fresh cream, salsa fresca and fresh parsley. Served with rice, black beans and seasonal vegetables
COMBO WRAP
Sautéed scallops, shrimp and snow crab in habanero cream sauce with red crushed peppers and salsa fresca, served with rice, beans and wrapped in a flour tortillaServed with a small salad
SEAFOOD QUESADILLA
Shrimp, scallops, and snow crab sautéed in roasted habanero cream sauce accompanied with our dinner salad
VEGETERIAN BOWL
Fresh seasonal vegetables, black beans, rice, and Caribbean cabbage drizzled with ginger sesame vinaigrette ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
CLASSICS/LUNCH
SIDES
FRESH VEGETABLES
BLACK BEANS
FRENCH FRIES
RICE
GARLIC BREAD
MASH POTATOES
MR ESPRESSO COFFEE
We proudly brew oak wood roasted coffee
HOT TEA
Assorted Organic tea
MANGO FLAVORED ICED TEA (One Refill)
HOME MADE LEMONADE (No Refill)
SHIRLEY TEMPLE ( Refill)
SPARKY’S LOCAL ROOT BEER
BOTTLE WATER
SOFT DRINK
coke,diet coke,fanta,green tea,orange juice,sprite
SPARKLING MINERAL WATER
TURKISH COFFEE
ORANGE JUICE
LATTE
ESPRESSO
CAPPUCCINO
BEVERAGES
APPETIZERS/DINNER
CALAMARI
Strips breaded upon order (without tentacles) served with our Caribbean tartar sauce
CRAB CAKES
Two snow crab cakes served with habanero butter cream sauce (Mild spice)
COCONUT SHRIMP
Five shrimp breaded in coconut flakes served with ginger sesame sauce
GREEN LIP MUSSELS
Eight steamed mussels in white wine, veloutě cream, garlic, and salsa fresca
CRAB TOSTADITAS
Two crispy corn tortillas with snow crab mix cashew pesto sauce, topped with our salsa Brava
CHEESE FLAUTAS
Crispy corn tortilla flutes filled with cheese, served with salsa Brava and fresca, black beans with creme fraiche
FISHWIFE’S CLAM CHOWDER / Bowl - $ Cup - $ Bread Bowl -
Home made with cream, potatoes, onions, clams.
COBB SALAD
Fresh spring mix greens, cherry tomato, bacon, hard boiled egg, avocado, blue cheese crumbles and dressing KING ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
FISHWIFE’S SEA GARDEN SALAD
Fresh spring mix greens, onions, carrots, radish, cherry tomato, cucumbers served with salsa Brava, salsa fresco and honey mustard vinaigrette ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
ASIAN GINGER SESAME SALAD
Romaine, cashews, mandarin oranges, cranberries, tortilla chips, ginger sesame dressing ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, croutons, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
SOUP& SALAD /DINNER
PASTAS/DINNER (Fresh local Fettuccine)
ALFREDO COMBO
Bay scallops, bay shrimp and snow crab, sautéed with garlic, shallots, butter, shellfish based velouté, pepper flakes and parmesan cheese
PORTOFINO
Marinara made with mussels, octopus, shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari, king salmon and finished with Parmesan cheese
PRIMAVERA
Sautéed tomatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, carrots, jicama, garlic, salsa fresca and Parmesan ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
MARINARA
Roasted tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
ALFREDO
Sautéed with garlic, shallots, butter, cream in a shellfish based velouté, pepper flakes and Parmesan ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
AL PESTO
Sautéed garlic with fresh basil paste, pine nuts and cream finished with Parmesan cheese ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
SPAGHETTI MARINARA (GLUTEN FREE)
Rice and corn spaghetti with tomato marinara sauce, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese ADD: SALMON $ FRIED CALAMARI $ CRAB MIX $ PRAWNS $ CHICKEN $ SCALLOPS $
VEGETARIAN BOWL (GLUTEN FREE)
Fresh seasonal vegetables, black beans, rice, and Caribbean cabbage drizzled with ginger sesame vinaigrette ADD:KING SALMON CALAMARI (Breaded & fried) SOLE SNOW CRAB MIX PRAWN (Six Prawn ) CHICKEN
ENSENADA BOWL
Fried scallops, shrimp, calamari, tilapia and served in a bowl of rice, black beans, seasonal vegetables, Caribbean cabbage drizzled with ginger sesame sauce and garnish with fresh salsa
BAJA BOWL
Bay shrimp, bay scallops and snow crab, sautéed in lobster served in a bowl of rice, black beans, seasonal vegetables, Caribbean cabbage drizzled with ginger sesame sauce and garnish with fresh salsa
HAWAIIAN BOWL
Mahi-mahi grilled with ginger sesame dressing
MAZATLAN BOWL
Six grilled prawn and served in a bowl of rice, black beans, seasonal vegetables, Caribbean cabbage drizzled with ginger sesame sauce and garnish with fresh salsa
COZUMEL BOWL
Tilapia filet rubbed with achiote paste then grilled and served in a bowl of rice, black beans, seasonal vegetables, Caribbean cabbage drizzled with ginger sesame sauce and garnish with fresh salsa
FISHERMAN’S BOWLS
DINNER CLASSICS
SALMON LAFAYETTE
Rubbed with Cajun spices, topped with salsa Fresca. Accompanied mashed potato and seasonal vegetables
BARRAMUNDI
A sweet, mild tasting and delicate fish, seasoned Mayan style with salsa Brava, ginger cilantro aioli on a crisp corn tortilla. Served with rice, black beans and seasonal vegetables
SOLE PICCATA
Wild caught sole topped with lemon caper sauce. Served with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables
CALAMARI STEAK, ABALONE STYLE
Lightly floured, egg-battered, sautéed with shallots, garlic, white wine, cream, tomatoes and parsley Served with rice, black beans and seasonal vegetables
PRAWNS BELIZE
Shrimp sautéed with onions, tomatoes, jicama, fresh serrano chilis, lime juice and cashews Served with rice, black beans and seasonal vegetables
SHRIMP VENETO
Scampi shrimp, sautéed with garlic, shallots, butter and white wine, finished with fresh cream and parsley Served with rice, black beans and seasonal vegetables
SURF & TURF
oz Rib eye steak grilled and topped with mushrooms and a red wine sauce reduction five grilled shrimp brushed with butter, Served with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables
CHICKEN PICCATA
Grilled and topped with lemon caper sauce. Served with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables
LAMB CHOPS
Marinated for minimum of days with Turkish seasoning, grilled to perfection and served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
FROM THE LAND /DINNER
CHILD’S PLATES (for under ONLY)
FETTUCCINE
Choice of Alfredo sauce or butter, topped with Parmesan cheese ADDITIONS: GRILL CHICKEN $, SALMON $, PRAWNS $
CHICKEN TENDERS
Fried chicken tenders served with french fries
Fish And Chips
Golden fried Rock Cod, breaded in seasonal cornmeal served with french fries and tartar sauce.
GRILL CHICKEN
Grilled chicken, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
CHEESE QUESADILLA
Flour tortilla filled with cheddar mix cheese and served with broccoli
Clam Chowder Cup
Made fresh daily for kids.
