My second, third, and fourth visits to pacific catch included dining at the exterior low-top tables, interior hightop tables, and carryout. SERVICE was quick for carryout and smaller orders. FOOD 5/5 West Coast I Salmon Bowl: roasted cauliflower, avocado, radish, cilantro-pepita pesto, soy-tahini drizzle, brown rice-quinoa, organic greens (ingredients were all fresh and flavorful) 5/5 Poke: fresh, loved the sprouts 4.5/5 Steamed Clams w herb butter broth w white wine, Fresno chiles, cilantro, lemon, grilled bread 4.5/5 shrimp ceviche: acidic, flavorful, chunky 4/5 Eggplant: herbaceously flavorful although a bit undercooked for me 4/5 Brussels: tender and slightly crisp 4/5 Mai tai: spirit and sugar forward (too sweet for me) read more

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This is definitely going to be one of my go-to spots now at UTC. It's a hidden gem tucked in the back of UTC mall near Somi Somi, don't know how I hadn't tried it before especially being someone who LOVES seafood. Ambiance - open and airy when you walk in. Noise levels, despite having 2 big parties, were moderate and comfortable. Service - amazing. I was indecisive (too many good options to choose from) but Alexandria S was super patient with me and helped guide me to the right choice for the evening. Food - I had the Kona Kanpachi with the house salad and japanese yams. I ate everything, I'm not sure they even had to run the plate through the dishwasher after I was done with it lol. The house salad was delicious, kind of reminded me of a mushroom salad but with lettuce in it. Super flavorful and I loved the different textures. The yams (cooked to perfection, crispy outside and soft inside) were covered in a yellow curry. Delicious. The Kanpachi was perfectly cooked as well; crispy skin on the outside, moist on the inside. It came with a chimichurri sauce on the side and grilled lemon which were both great additions. Pricing - I felt the freshness, flavors, and overall portion size lined up with what I'd expect to pay. Overall, 10/10. I'm so excited to come back and try more! read more

Pacific Catch - Kona Kanpachi with house salad and Japanese potatoes - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

pacific catch: the portionss r hugeee! food was alright tbh. but ambiance was nice. poke and tuna quality was mid, but not bad, and i felt like the sauce on the poke was too salty. the calamari was also ok- i think after i had calamari in italy, none of the ones here compare i think theyre happy hour menu seem alot worth it w the drinks! service was quick and attentive! read more

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the "salmon" poke bowl is cooked salmon. I brought it to their attention and they just said sorry, we dont do salmon poke. Then why is even an option to change from ahi tuna to salmon. This is just misleading. The attitude was too bad, you got what you ordered. This is definitely not what id expect from a nice restaurant. I can see why its now empty and no longer the go to place anymore. read more

Pacific Catch - their salmon poke bowl, with cooked salmon????!? - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I used to go to pacific catch years ago when I lived in the Bay Area so a few years ago I was happy to hear they were opening down here. I have been multiple times over the years and the service and food have remained consistent. After an appointment, I was hungry and realized I was close by. Perfect lunch option. Parking is free for the first hour and I was able to get a spot relatively quickly. I was greeted and seated instantly. I ordered an Arnold Palmer and one of their choices of bowls. My Arnold Palmer came quickly and the server was friendly. My sashimi bowl came shortly thereafter. It was a good size and tasted good. The pickled veggies were a little salty but I just kept them to the side. I will definitely continue to visit as it reminds me of home and it's quick, easy & reliable when I'm hungry read more

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Pacific Catch is serving up seafood in the Westfield UTC mall. Located on the Crate and Barrel side right across from Blue Bottle Coffee, they have plenty of inside and outside space to enjoy a meal. The best time to come is during their Aloha Hour. Especially now that the parking rules have changed at UTC and you're more likely to have to pay for parking to get anything done here, you might as well get some savings somehow! Their aloha hour deals are really good with share plates, sushi and drinks all at a great price. I found the food to be tasty! I like that there's a lot of possibility for customization, where you can order a fish cooked your way with a choice of sides. The food is good and it's a nice mid-tier option at the mall. More upscale than some of their fast casual spots, while still being relaxed enough to jump into with your shopping bags. read more

Went for a work lunch before it got busy (around 11am) so that was nice. Service was good and food came out at a decent time. The menu had nice options as well. The food itself was kind of mid. The food wasn't hot when it came and it seemed like it wasn't the best quality. It just tasted ok. I was pretty full after but nothing really stood out to me. read more

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This was my first time trying this place and it was wonderful! The restaurant was very cute classy Oceanside vibes and very welcoming. We got a seat outside on the patio and it was so peaceful not even feeling like you're in a mall! The food was so fresh and flavorful! I had the fish and chips which had a jalapeno tartar sauce which was amazing!! Fish was cooked perfectly. We also got steamed clams which I hadn't had before and WOW. So yummy and flavorful and the sauce they come in!! My friend got poke which she loved and ate every bit of! If you're looking for a nice spot while in the area this is definitely a must!! read more

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We actually eat Pacific Catch pretty often but mostly by ordering to-go or through a food delivery app. The food has always been pretty great even for take-out so I was interested to see if our dine-in experience would be any different. If you're coming for Happy Hour, let the host know because I think it's only available at the bar and/or the tables around the bar. Since we weren't interested, we asked to be seated in the outdoor patio. Cabo Calamari: Great appetizer to share, tons of bite-sized, crispy pieces. The chipotle aioli is spicier than you would think! I really liked that they also fried slices of lemons. Fish & Chips: Comes with three pieces of Alaska Cod, slaw, and your choice of fries, salad, or chips and salsa. The cod batter was fried crispy but I thought the fish was just okay. Not the best in San Diego, but not the worst. Korean BBQ: This is my go-to order and I usually get steak. Super saucy, which goes great with the kimchi fried rice. You also get an egg with the yolk still intact so I'll usually pop it and mix it in with the rice for some creaminess. I usually don't have an issue with the brussels sprouts but this time, it didn't seem like the flavors absorbed well so each bite was bland. Overall, a good meal but a little pricey, especially with the Korean BBQ. Make sure to sign up for their rewards program because you can get free bowls on your birthday! read more

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I have reviewed Pacific Catch in Tustin and as always this place is up to its great standard. Place is located inside La Jolla Mall. Lots of parking at the entance of the restaurant, but it is paid parking. Ordered the Coconut Shrimp as usual, it was good today although they over fried a bit the Coconut. Had the Blood Orange Margarita for the first time. Spicy, sweet and tarty at the same time. Loved it since I don't like se For entrees we had the Chicken Tinga Bowl and the Sashimi Bowl. Both were an explosion of flavors in your mouth. The Sashimi Plate was very big and complete. Relaxed ambiance. Service was good and fast. read more

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I came here on a Thursday evening after making a reservation through OpenTable, but it wasn't necessary since there was plenty of seating available. They offer both indoor and patio seating, and the patio is covered. Our server was fantastic. He immediately brought out two bowls of ice for my dogs, which they absolutely loved. The restaurant is very dog-friendly and even has an adorable pup menu. Unfortunately, my dogs have sensitive stomachs, so they weren't able to enjoy any of the items. We ordered: * Guaca-Poke: this was delicious and incredibly fresh. The poke was excellent, and I loved the chips they served with it. My only suggestion would be to include a few more chips on the plate. * Korean BBQ Steak: absolutely phenomenal. The portion was large enough to easily share between two people, and the steak was cooked perfectly. If you sign up for their app, they offer a free shareable on your visit, which is a great deal and honestly what brought us through the door. One thing they should update is that the app doesn't clearly state you can't combine more than two offers. The service was one of the highlights of our visit. Our server was wonderful with the dogs, checked on us regularly, and gave excellent recommendations. He did accidentally forget to remove the complimentary shareable from the bill, but we caught it before paying, and he fixed it immediately without any issue. The restaurant was fairly quiet during our visit. The ambiance was decent, though a bit bright and lacking some atmosphere. That said, the food quality and service more than made up for it. The dog-friendly environment is a huge bonus, and I'd definitely return for the excellent food and hospitality. read more

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We came in during happy hour and were satisfied with everything we ordered. There was plenty of seating inside and outside. We decided to sit outside. All the food was delicious and the server was fast. read more

Pacific Catch - Teriyaki Bowl, Serrano Ahi Poke, Baja Shrimp Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm really disappointed with my recent order of the shrimp ceviche. I've ordered it several times before and always enjoyed it, but this time it was completely different. The ceviche was extremely citrusy and acidic, to the point where I was literally wincing with every bite because it was so harsh. The next day, I developed painful white bumps (papillitis) all over my tongue, and I'm still dealing with them now. Eating and talking comfortably has been difficult because of how irritated and painful my tongue has become. What's frustrating is that I've had this dish multiple times before without any issues. The excessive acidity made me question whether the shrimp was as fresh as it should have been, since ceviche sometimes relies on extra citrus to mask seafood that isn't at its freshest. I wanted to share my experience because this wasn't a minor irritation, it has caused days of discomfort and is still affecting me. I hope the restaurant looks into its food preparation and quality control so this doesn't happen to anyone else. read more

One of the best services I've ever received at UTC. I rolled in 30 minutes until closing and was 15 minutes to my reservation and was met with a pleasantly surprising welcoming demeanor. I felt bad for coming in so close to closing time but they did not have any issues. We made sure to order quickly and our food came out fast and was SO good. I recommend the tuna platter and tuna sushi roll. Our waiter, a young man with glasses, was such a great server! Thanks so much for a great visit. read more

Second time I've been to this place in the past two years and I am pleased to report they have maintained the same quality and consistency of their food. We started off this the fried calamari which was not greasy, very fresh and came with a dipping sauce which perfectly complimented the calamari. We then ordered the tacos, wifey got the fried shrimp and fish and I got the 3 taco combo, fried shrimp, fish and the Chilean Sea Bass...they were all excellent...they also came with the side of chips or salad...we opted for the salad with the miso dressing on the side...the salad was super fresh with micro greens, edamame and associated greens...it was super delicious and honestly did not even need the dressing. Great service provided by Ashley and met the very sweet and kind GM Debbie...looking forward to going back to try some of their other dishes...enjoy !!! read more

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We tried this place for the first time, I'm vegetarian and for the teriyaki bowl with tofu subbed. My partner got the ahi bowl. Portions were large, everything was fresh, service was friendly. Definitely recommend on a trip down to SD. read more

Happy hour started off with very few tables being occupied, but that quickly changed and suddenly the restaurant was packed! Thankfully, the staff still came around regularly and kept the food & drinks flowing. We sat in the bar area, adjacent to the indoor/outdoor bar where fresh air flowed throughout the space. Definitely felt the chill vibes here. THE FOOD. - Baja Ceviche. Bright and zesty with shrimp that tasted fresh, each bite popping with citrusy tang. - Guaca-Poke. A fun idea, but the poke got completely lost in the avocado mix. - Original Ahi Poke. Mildly fishy, but still clean and tender. Comes with crunchy wonton chips. - Sashimi Hand Roll (Spicy Salmon). Fatty, rich salmon with rice, wrapped in a crisp seaweed wrapper. - Baja Style Taco (Crispy Cod). Mildly fishy but flaky, with a light and crunchy batter. THE DRINKS. - Guava-Rita. Sweet, tropical guava notes made it dangerously easy to drink. - Shark Fin. Sour enough to make your face slightly pucker, but the sweet honey-guava syrup helped balance this drink out. THE PARKING. UTC did what UTC does: charged for parking. I paid $4 for a few hours, which honestly felt like a win. THE VERDICT. Good food, attentive service, and playful drinks. If you're craving seafood snacks in a laid back, modern setting and don't mind paying a few bucks to park, this spot is worth checking out. read more

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The waiter was really sweet, and made sure to seat us at table where we wouldn't feel too cold. The standout dish of the night for me was the mixed catch platter ($23.95). This came with two pieces of cod, three coconut shrimp, calamari, sesame slaw, and three types of sauces (tartar, chipotle aioli, and Thai sweet chili sauce). This was so delicious, perfectly fried, and a large portion. Other entrees that we ordered were: -Barramundi sea bass ($29.95): You get to pick a style and two sides so we went with asian herb chimichurri, mexican corn, and regular fries. The fish was quite tender. -Fish and Chips platter ($19.95): This was good, but the mixed catch platter was a much better deal. -One more mixed catch platter ($23.95) **The platters come with your choice of fries, salad, or chips and salsa.** This is a solid restaurant when you are craving seafood! I highly recommend that you try the mixed catch platter. read more

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We love Pacific Catch! Food is always good. Service is good except the last few times we've gone, the service has been slow as in waiting for the waiter/waitress to come greet us and take our drink order. Love the ambiance and location. One disappointing thing at our last visit were the cups. Had a lot of hard water stains and scratches, it was kinda gross. Nonetheless, it's a great place with yummy food! Especially their salmon chowder...my fave! read more

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Dining at a restaurant in a mall is always convenient with little ones because as an iPad-free family, we can take them outside for a stroll around the mall while waiting for the food to arrive. We ordered the guacamole and chips, steamed edamame, Korean ribs, fish taco platter, lobster and salmon sushi rolls (not pictured) everything was great for sharing, fresh and delicious! The restaurant decor was bright and clean and the indoor/outdoor patio was a nice and breezy for a fall dinner with family. The staff was helpful as we had a large party of 7 adults and 2 kids, we didn't have reservations on a Saturday night and didn't have to wait too long. read more

Pacific Catch - Fish Taco Platter (2) - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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This was my first time here I got the calamari and the Kanpachi fish (now that was really good). I highly recommend coming here plus the customer service was excellent read more

Pacific Catch - Cabo Calamari - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Been here a couple of times and the service is a hit or miss depending on how busy they are. The food is consistently good though. Don't miss the short ribs. Sampler platter is a good way to try everything. read more

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I wanted to give this restaurant another chance. When they first opened I had a fabulous meals. So excited I went back a couple weeks later and was highly disappointed. Fast forward a couple years I went back for dinner. Our server was delightful but my dinner went from bad to worse. I ordered the West Coat Style grilled salmon. The salmon was overcooked, so I sent it back. The second salmon was the same overcooked dry fish. Instead of asking if I wanted something else they tried a third time. Third time was not a charm - it was raw inside. At that point I handed back the dish. A few minutes later the a waiter came over and told us our meal had been comped. So I had no food. My kids did enjoy their dishes. So 1 star for raw food served. We all know that is unacceptable in any dining situation unless it is meant to be served raw. The Kanpachi from the grill was well done. The chimichurri sauce had a little kick. The wagyu burger was enjoyed by my son. The calamari with Fresno peppers was delicious. Not sure I will go back. read more

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Sushi is tasteless and bland even the edamame is tasteless yet the miso soup base is overly strong. Unfortunately i cant speak for other entrees as id never go back read more

Of all the restaurants we could have chosen at Westfield UTC, I chose one that I didn't enjoy what I ordered. Came here on a Sunday around noon and the place just had a sparse number of patrons for such a large establishment. Chose Pacific Catch mainly because my wife wanted to have a healthier meal though I would have chosen ramen or a smash burger. My wife got the salmon on the grill , seasoned with Asian herbs with a salad and Kim chee rice. Seeing that I wasn't craving for seafood (at a seafood joint), I opted for the Korean BBQ ribs with Kim chee rice and Brussels sprouts. So first thing I noticed it wasn't beef but PORK. And the ribs didn't have the Korean bbq taste I'm use to but had some generic southern style flavor that was trying to be Asian. It was mid. Portions was large but had that "straight from the freezer and cooked" taste. The Kim chee fried rice was clumpy, thick and I didn't enjoy it. The egg on top was good and helped eat some of the rice. There was a large amount of Brussels sprouts that would fill a separate entree. It was ok, it was topped with another sweet sauce that was fine but that wasn't supposed to be the focus of the order. I took home a lot of it to go but not sure whether I would eat it again but at least my dog can enjoy the bones. My meal- 2 stars Yeah, I probably chose the wrong item at a seafood place so take my review with a grain of salt. Would I come here again? Considering how many restaurants I still want to try at Westfield UTC, probably not read more

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MUST TRY!!!!! Amazing happy hour and a menu full of delicious options. Ever since I found this gem at the UTC mall, I can't stay away! The bartenders are always so welcoming and attentive, which makes dining at the bar my go-to. It does get busy during happy hour, but that just shows how good it is! Fresh food, healthy protein-packed choices, and a rewards program that's totally worth signing up for if you come often. I am making it my goal to try everything on the menu... so far my favorites are the summer special sea bass, the steak taco from happy hour, the salmon bowl, and ceviche! I can't wait to try more read more

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I left a bad review 3 years ago and they reached out to send them an email. I didn't see the email until this month of march 2026. When I emailed them they gave me 500 points to use on their app. I got the cabo calamari, poke & ceviche trio (original ahi Poké, serrano ahi poke, and Baja shrimp ceviche) shrimp tempura roll, and Thai tea. Food ratings: Calamari was a 7/10 it could be more fried/ crispier. The original ahi poke was 10/10! Serrano ahi poke is a 7/10 Baja shrimp ceviche 9/10! Shrimp tempura roll 9/10 Thai tea is 11/10! It was so delicious and it's only $6 unlimited drink ! What I didn't like is that you don't have the option to dine in when you order with the points. Also right when I placed the order I told the hostess and server that I wanted everything for dine in which I guess they said they told the kitchen, the wait time was fast only like 25 minutes. But I was disappointed when my order was to go in a bag. I will definitely come back here again. read more

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Pacific Catch is a fairly good seafood restaurant, but you have to be particular. The prices are fair but some of the bowls are not for me. One of the best things is the happy hour, which has full bar service and very good prices for the UTC Mall. The staff is inconsistent, and sometimes things take a long time to be brought to the table. However, my family likes this place a lot so I will be dining here again, for sure. read more

I really enjoyed eating lunch here on a Saturday. I was able to find parking right in front of the restaurant and I really love how cute the aesthetic is of this place. Our server, Jordan was very attentive and made the experience.very nice . The piña colada I had was the best piña colada I've ever had. It was pure perfection. We shared the ceviche and poke appetizer. I can't wait to have that again. We also enjoyed the fish and chips and thought it was very good too. read more

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Came for happy hour with the dog. We sat in the patio. Nice ambiance with coastal decor. Food wise it was hit and miss. See breakdown below. Would come back just for tacos during HH. Recommend: Coconut shrimp Fish taco Spicy steak taco Skip: Guaca-poke - combo didn't make individual components better Pork belly slider - bread was too soggy from pineapple Sea bass skewers - good but bland, needs a sauce Sticky ribs - too much sauce, could be more tender Macadamia crusted sea bass - crust became soggy with the peach chutney and salad piled on top Tempura shrimp roll - very dense, strong ginger flavor Guava-Rita - too sweet, tastes artificial read more

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Located inside the UTC Mall. I wanted to try something different. I yelped it and saw that they have pretty good reviews. I probably should've tried a seafood dish instead but I ordered the Korean Steak medium rare based on pictures I saw. Plated nicely over a bed of brussel sprouts with kimchi fried rice, eggs and pickled cucumbers. 1st bite with all that sauce on it was way too salty. Steak came out pretty rare in the center but it was not bad after I scraped off all the sauce. I would suggest they put it on the side. TBH the steak was flavorful enough with the brussel sprouts and didn't need the bbq sauce at all. I didn't care too much for the fried rice. Ambiance and service is nice. Full bar with sports playing. I would come back next time to try their Happy Hour menu. read more

Pacific Catch - Korean BBQ | Steak - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was not bad. We ordered the steamed clams as a starter which was pretty good. It came with a couple pieces of bread. I got the sashimi handroll trio which I didn't really like. It was more like nigiris with nori underneath. The salmon one was good. The yellowtail was too salty (too much sea salt). Seared ahi was so so. My husband got the lobster roll and loved it. The service was great! We were greeted warmly when we arrived and seated promptly. Our server Nick was very nice and professional. He brought out the kids food along with the steamed clams so the little ones didn't have to wait super long for their food. My little one saw her older sister have a slice of orange with her meal and wanted some too. Nick was nice enough to give us some more when we asked. I noticed he was waiting tables and making drinks too. He still checked in on us to make sure we got all our food and refilled our drinks. Thanks for the great service Nick! read more

Pacific Catch - Sashimi hand roll trio - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I love that you don't have to wander around inside the mall to try to find this place. The entrance is right off the parking lot! Super cute outdoor seating area BUT it's right off the parking lot. I was sat quickly and my server came by at just the right time. He answered a couple of questions, took my order, and was on his way. He came back periodically to check on me but was never gone so long that I felt forgotten about. I ordered the taco platter with steak and shrimp and a side of sweet potato fries. Everything came out pretty quick. The tacos were good but they weren't as big as the server made them out to be. If you're pretty hungry you'll want to get 3. The black beans were ok, they weren't very flavorful and I wasn't a fan of the consistency. All in all I had a great experience and I would go back. read more

Pacific Catch - Taco platter steak and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came here with a girlfriend because we were craving fish-- we got it! My sashimi plate was so good. Fresh fish. Calamari was ok. She liked her salmon. Service was quick! Sat outside which was nice. read more

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Pacific Catch is always a win. The food is consistently delicious, the interior is bright and welcoming, and the overall vibe feels great. Service is solid and attentive. The food is absolutely excellent. Highly recommend the Poké Ceviche Trio and the Mexican Grill Bowl--both are incredibly flavorful, and the bowl in particular is very filling. Also very kid-friendly, which is a big plus. A reliable favorite we keep coming back to. read more

Go during happy hour!!! Such a good deal on the food. I got to try poke, sushi rolls as well as some shareables. I really enjoyed the pupu platter as well as the steamed clams! So flavorful and filling. I love seafood! The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice as well to sit and dine in. read more

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Came here for their "Aloha Hour" from 3-6pm and was pretty happy with their selection although it's still quite pricey for a happy hour. We ordered the Pupu platter which was a selection of things for $25. Everything was pretty tasty especially the poke guacamole, but the fish skewers were quite bland. I also got the guavarita for $9, which was a well made drink but again still pricey for a happy hour. The vibe here is really cute inside and they have a nice patio outside too. Service was pretty nice but our server did mess up on our receipt and overcharged for one of the pupu platters we got. Not sure if I would come back again unless it was during their happy hour for a work event. read more

Pacific Catch - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came here on a Wednesday for happy hour. Grabbed all the poke options and shared two drinks. The inside is very large and has plenty of seating. Service was prompt and friendly. The happy hour is a great deal. Highly recommend. You probably do not need reservations unless on weekends. read more

Pacific Catch - Poke for happy hour - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped to have an early dinner and made it in time for HH. This is one of the better HH's in San Diego as they have more choices and great pricing compared to other HH's I've been too. We grabbed a free tacos Brussels sprouts fries (reg and sweet potato) and calamari (very good calamari). Service was great and food came out fast and was delicious. Great option at UTC for everyone to find something on the menu. Note HH is offered at the bar and the outside patio behind the bar only. It wasn't too noisy and it's nice inside but also comfortable. Shoutout to our server Justin- he was great and made our visit that much more enjoyable. read more

I really liked my meal at this establishment. The food was freshly made to order. You could tell that only the best ingredients were used in preparation. The portions were large and I felt like I was treating my body good with the healthy dish. I visited on a Wednesday night and the place was very busy with patrons enjoying great food and conversation. The ambience was very inviting and aesthetically pleasing. read more

Pacific Catch - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California