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3.9 (1.1k reviews)
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Chocolate cake!
Kavita R.

We dined here tonight with our kids and a couple of dear friends, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. I was having such a great time that I completely forgot to photograph our food, or even catch the name of our server, which honestly says everything. Our server was truly fantastic: upbeat, attentive, and genuinely kind. He offered thoughtful and spot-on culinary recommendations, and everything arrived promptly and beautifully prepared. All six of us ordered different dishes, and every single person loved their meal. Our kids, who are usually hit-or-miss at restaurants, were surprisingly enthusiastic and happily finished their food, which is always a win in my book. I ordered the sea bass with shrimp chimichurri, served alongside Brussels sprouts and asparagus, and it was perfection. Everything was cooked just right and absolutely delicious. The only thing I managed to photograph was the chocolate cake at the end of the meal, so I'll include those photos here--because clearly, dessert stole the final spotlight. Five-star ambiance, five-star service, five-star culinary delights, and five-star mixology. We can't wait to come back.

Sticky Ribs
Hailey K.

Unexpected happy hour visit with amazing food and portion. Got korean style sticky ribs and baja taco shrimp with ceviche and poke trio. It was worth the price with a great service and the nice neighborhood. Outdoor seating with open bar available. Spacious venue overall.

Rich H.

On a fine day my buddy took me out for food & drink during a short period of "being in-between jobs". Pacific Catch was a great place and it lifted my spirits. I started out with a beer and he had a cocktail. It was good to catch up and download a bit. After a few more, I began to look at the menu and suddenly had a craving for their fish & chips, which were very good. My buddy had some sort of mini-sandwiches and they look good as well. All in all, it was a good place to have a bite and chop it up. I could definitely go back. Now for the pics...

Filthy!
Katie C.

This review is hard for me to write because it's hands-down the worst dining experience I've ever had! On a beautiful Sunday afternoon I thought I would treat myself to a meal and enjoy the sunshine. When the host brought me to the back patio, I noticed there were four tables that were not cleared yet. It looked like a mountain of garbage, and I asked if that was going to be soon taken care of. He assured me it would. I sat down ordered my meal, and I asked the waitress if it would be cleared... because this was 15 minutes later, and she said "oh yeah yeah it will." Another 20 minutes went by when my meal came. It still wasn't clear! I asked if somebody could bus the tables, because I wasn't comfortable eating surrounded by garbage and dirty plates. Still nothing happened for another 10 minutes, this is when the person who was supposed to bus the tables came off their break. This was an extraordinarily long break! And don't you clear a room before you break? During this whole time, I heard staff members pointing and talking about the situation, but nobody stepped up to do anything about it. The only person who seemed to care was the bartender, because I asked for a beverage... even though I wasn't sitting at the bar. I had to ask him for any help because the waitress was not visible throughout my service. I asked if they were under staffed that day. The response seemed to lean towards that there's mismanagement issues and people don't care about the jobs. It makes me wonder what the food preparation is like. If you are thinking of having a nice meal, go elsewhere, the Pacific Catch at Stanford is managed much better. I just cannot believe the experience I just had. Again, hands-down worst dining experience ever! Seems like they have a couple people who know what they're doing, but they don't have the power to make other people care or do their jobs.

Michelle G.

Pacific Catch offers great food and happy hours however I have to mention someone that made me feel welcomed in ways that rarely exist in restaurants today. Pelon was attentive every customer, friendly and approachable. I'll come back just to have a glass of vino with Pelon.

Menu with HH specials- did ya know? Wear aloha shirt on Fridays and your 1st Mai Tai is $6 ALOHA
Jacqueline S.

5:15! We have arrived for Happy Hour (3-6pm) Our starters are a Guava-Rita $9 and one of each taco - Baja Style Crispy Cod $7 Spicy. Sriracha- Grilled Steak $7 each. Nice crisp veggies in the tacos. Then the finale- Rolls: tuna and an order of shrimp too. &9 each order. Spicy, fresh, tasty! What makes this so wonderful is a large patio, eating outside, gentle breeze. And a few dogs happily joined their diners on the patio. Relaxing, perfectly pleasant temperature and we got to try so many different great items. Gotta mention our lovely fast-moving server - she was friendly and took such good care of us. Thanks!!

Christopher T.

Went during holiday day so limited menu. Stayed nearby hotel so short walk, plenty of free street parking and nearby free parking structure. Nice and cool vibe place with nice and friendly service. Foods are good and tasty but just typical, nothing special. Great bar and setting. Do have both indoor and outdoor seating. Great place for hangout to chill and relax over great drinks and good foods.

Christopher B.

We had a team lunch on the patio on Tuesday. The breeze was surprisingly chilly, so the staff turned on the overhead heaters, which helped a bit but some people were still cold. They all had short sleeves ‍ We were a party of seven not too big but bigger tables can present some challenges. The servers were generally polite and attentive, they were certainly patient as it took a while for people to figure out their orders. We used to order delivery from Pacific Catch a few times during the year, but always found the food to be slightly mediocre and there was almost always at least one mistake with the order. The entire team agreed that the freshness of the food at the restaurant was superior, and our expectations calamari was crispy, tortillas and buns were not soggy, and a few other differences you would expect between eating on site and delivery. I went with the Chiraga (sp?), tuna three ways. The flavors were on point, and well each style of tuna was vastly different than the other, they played together nicely. I normally get their pokey and guacamole bowl, which I love, but I'll definitely be back for this. I topped it off with a tiki old-fashioned. Unfortunately it wasn't happy hour, but still a great drink!

Grace C.

I've been eating here since they opened 10+ years ago (pre-remodel), and I still really like them! They check a lot of boxes for me: healthy, tasty, fair pricing, convenient (app-based ordering + easy parking). What's not to like? I was lucky the first thing I ordered back in the day, the Japanese Wasabi Bowl, is still one of my favorites. Now it's probably a 3-way tie with the Mexican Grill Bowl (picture from today), and the Miso Black Cod Entree (one of their Fresh Catch choices) -- both are not *recent* additions, but they are newer. I also genuinely like their brussels sprouts -- heavy on the basalmic vinegar, so avoid if that's not something you'd enjoy. IIRC, back in the day, a Japanese Wasabi Bowl was $16 or $17, you could pick what you like for the base (greens, rice, brown rice, 1/2 and 1/2), pick the fish/protein, and get an extra protein for $5. Now, over a decade later, the standard-size bowls are $22 and most of the extra proteins are $7, which I consider a very reasonable increase, less than the local average. I also don't think their portions have shrunk. More, they've expanded their menu, and you can easily order off their app. I finally scratched an itch today bc they sometimes have $8 off their bowls on rainy days, and I almost never see their email/text until the next day, or I'll see it but already have plans. Today there was a fair bit of rain, and I was going to be close by and had already resigned myself to getting wet! So a convenient and welcome side quest. :) I included screenshots of ordering via their app. One thing I noticed was that even though shrimp and sea bass are priced the same as add-ons, the app doesn't provide an option to swap shrimp for sea bass as the primary protein. I could have called in my order instead, but I was in a rush and just picked salmon instead. I have buckets of salad greens at home so I went with all brown rice, whereas if I were eating in the restaurant, I'd go 1/2 greens 1/2 brown rice. Et voila! A perfectly healthy and enjoyable meal for $8 off what was already a fair price for the quality, freshness, and portion size! I only realized afterward that they forgot the small bag of house-made tortilla chips that comes with their Mexican bowl. Actually, while those are delicious, leaving them out only makes the meal healthier, plus I finally got the rainy-day discount! Overall, an affordable treat that's also good for me, totally worth getting rained on a bit more for!

Pauline W.

6/8/24 Zach, Coco and I were at a nearby event for dogs and decided to go to Pacific Catch for lunch. We were able to get patio seating right away when we checked in with the host. Here's what we got for lunch: - fresh catch: striped sea bass with asian herb chimichurri sauce; came with 2 sides: thai brussels and kimchi fried rice (his) - original ahi poke (mine) Our waitress that day was very friendly. She got Coco a water bowl and brought her fried salmon skins. Of course Coco loved it, but I should have moderated how much she ate because she had diarrhea the next day. Unfortunately, I had diarrhea from the food as well, but at the time it tasted good! Our food came out in 15 minutes. I was pleasantly surprised by how much food was on the plate. I definitely had leftovers that day. In contrast, Zach thought his fish was on the smaller side, but he said it tasted good. The kimchi fried rice and brussels tasted fine. Overall, not bad except that Coco and I both had diarrhea haha. But comparing this Pacific Catch to the one in downtown San Mateo, it's nice that they are consistent.

Japanese Wasabi Ahi Poke
Kassie L.

Went here for dinner with a few coworkers and enjoyed it! We started with a few apps: coconut shrimp and guaca-poke. Both were great! The menu said 5 shrimp per serving, but we definitely had a few extra thrown on our plate which was nice. The Thai chili sauce with the shrimp was delish. The poke in the guac was so good I had to get it for my main: the Japanese wasabi original ahi poke. The bowl was giant, not sure how anyone could finish in one sitting! It was such a great mix of different flavors and textures that all blends together so well, what more could you want from a poke bowl! Their menu is huge, there were so many things I wanted to try. Not only was the food great, but they were running a promotion that all wine bottles were half off. Not sure if that's a recurring thing, but we were there on a Tuesday. Wait staff was nice & attentive. Inside the restaurant, it kind of reminded me of an Outback Steakhouse or something similar, just because it wasn't a super fancy spot. That's not a bad thing- just the vibes I felt inside. I think I was expecting a little fancier, but I didn't realize it was a chain haha.

Manny G.

Great location. Very quick seating. Service was good. The Tacos were generously filled and delicious. Sushi roll was whatever. Brussel sprouts had a nice texture and prepared well.

Hot Fish Taco
Nhung D.

This is a place to go if you want a decent healthy option. Nothing tastes exceptional but they are okay. Food: 4/5 stars. Service: 2/5 stars. - Salmon bowl and shrimp bowl are staple choices here. The salmon quality and flavor is good. - Hot fish taco and regular Baja taco: I prefer the hot fish taco as it is crunchier and has more flavor. Price is high for taco at $8.50 each. - brussel sprouts are great. Brocollini is okay. Service was terrible. Our server disappeared for a long time and we couldn't order food. And servers kept trying to clear plates while we have not finished eating.

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Let's keep them outside. NO PETS in the restaurant for God's sake?

Well behaved pets are allowed in the patio... Most pets are better behaved than some kids and adults.

What accommodations are made for guests bringing a dog? Such as is it outdoor or inside restaurant seating? Doggie menu, etc?

There is no pet menu. Only service dogs are allowed inside and they must wear the vest otherwise there is a full patio for pets

What time does the kitchen close?

30 mins before closing time

You guys close at 10pm? Says 11pm online.

They close annoyingly early at 10. Even at 930 or 945 they are reluctant to let you in. As a result I've reduced my frequency with them.

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Los Altos Taqueria Mexican

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Literally everything is super fresh and clean. I was awestruck at first. They even look to cut…read moretheir own potatoes for the fries if you get an item with fries like I did. Review of the items I got: -Asada Fries: was hoping to get something similar to what I'm used to in SoCal. I got mine with Carnitas and no pics de gallo. Generally in SoCal we don't put pico de gallo on ours. Although this did not taste like the SoCal kind(that classic so heavy and rich heart attack flavor), it was still awesome. It had all the otherwise same ingredients, slightly less cheese but a more good quality type of cheese, but still was missing the heart attack flavor. The flavor was still with the same depth, just not heavy/greasy sensation on the stomach and taste buds. I think its because as I noted everything is literally made same day and even the fries they do fresh. The carnitas were also very juicy and overall the portion for everything was very large. I will get this again def. -birria taco: i like that they dont overcharge on these and again the fresh aspect is really good. -flan: better than most I've had. Very smooth and just right amount of sweetness. -Jamaica: Im very excited to say they do make the real Jamaica with the flowers themselves. They do not use the powder a lot of places do. It tasted perfect and not overly sweet so yeah I loved it. One mistake I made was I got so starstruck by the freshness and care of the ingredients that I didnt grab any salsas to try. Next time I'll do such so I can see if they have a super spicy one to my liking. Last note: the service was excellent. Everyone polite and helpful.

Worse quality than the food truck down the street. The server gave me a tiny plastic fork and…read moreplastic knife to cut my carne asada steak. The metal utensils are in the same location. Going to the food truck from now on

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Got the Carnitas tacos. Although it doesn't say it, these are the street taco size that uses the…read moresmaller tortilla but extra stuffs the meat and has just the chopped onion and cilantro on top. Each taco was $3.75 so really good price for the bay area. I grabbed all three salsas as well. The carnitas taco as a whole, eaten properly with a lime squeeze and the salsa was really good. I loved it. The salsa paired perfectly with the carnitas and was actually spicy like it should be. The tortillas also where actually heated through too. The carnitas alone. Good tasting, but not as moist as it should be. I suspect either A. After chopping they didnt mix a little of the juices or B. They didnt cook it long enough in the lard & beer, or C. They didn't use lard. I'm very happy though that they did the more common fat/oil cook method vs. The orange juice etc. method that IMO isnt as good tasting. Regardless it went so well with the salsa and the salsa was so fantastic they still get a bay area 5/5 and a San Diego/TJ/Mexicali 4/5. Sorry to foodsplain but I have started to learn the people in the Bay Area have little idea of good Mexican food should be and taste like as most of it is just edible to say the least...

I ordered a plate of veggie tacos to go, and the experience was extremely disappointing. Every…read moresingle slice of avocado was visibly rotten -- not just overripe, but clearly spoiled. Completely unacceptable, especially for how pricey these tacos are. I only discovered it once I got home, which made it even more frustrating. For the cost, you'd expect at least basic quality control. Definitely not an experience I'd want to repeat.

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Stopped by here as I was craving a burrito. $18 for a super burrito with not even grilled chicken…read moreavailable is not worth it. The only option was shredded chicken which looked VERY dry and with no flavor. When you walk in its hard to distinguish where to order from considering your typical menu is NOT where it should be. The ladies are hard at work and it took some time to even notice someone wanting to order. She was rude to tell me thats it coming when the other worker asked to confirm my order number. I have to say the burrito took FOREVER to make. I also noticed they use the same spatula to stir different meats on the grill. A huge red flag if you do not eat beef!! ALSO the lady who took my order didnt wear gloves to grab the burrito off the grill. I don't know it this is normal but the menu doesnt show the prices of the items on the big board which can really throw you off on what you want vs what you can honestly afford. Not for me personal but to those who are being mindful of what to order. The previous reviews don't lie. Would I come back here again? Absolutely not!

3 stars overall as the quality has gone down significantly…read more I used to love this spot, as their burritos were solid and regular burrito used to be $8 and super was 10 or so. But now their burrito cost have gone up to $15 but the taste has declined which is a bummer I have tried their papusas as well, and those are okay. I would get their shrink burrito, or their carne burrito; both of those I loved before. Their customer service is okay, they are more of a serve yourself type of place - nothing wrong with that. I just wish the flavor was the same and they cooked their carne more and didn't leave it grizzly (where it's chewy, which used to not be a problem)

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