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    4.3 (296 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Baja Shrimp Ceviche
    Janess B.

    What a fun hangout/happy hour place! It reminds me kind of Tommy Bahama vibes! Staff were very friendly here! Service was excellent! We got here for happy hour and prices were great. We got the shrimp ceviche and fries. Pretty good for happy hour pricing. They had other options too but we weren't starving. Beer was reasonable price and good per husband. I got the POD nonalcoholic juice drink which was refreshing! Ambiance is casual. Plenty of seating!

    Jamie W.

    Pacific catch is a chain restaurant, and I was drawn in by their happy hour offered on weekdays until 6pm. Service was okay, but both of our cocktails came out after our food which showed they forgot about them. The drinks weren't too memorable. The food itself was all fresh and tasted good. I got the fish tacos with a side of Brussel sprouts. The sprouts were a bit sweet, but to my liking. The avocado and tuna appetizer was definitely a shareable portion and a great deal. I would definitely come back for a reliable and more affordable option in Santa Monica. This restaurant is also on the inKind app, so I was able to refer my friend and use my credit to get $25 off our meal, and in return received another $25 which we spent on ice cream after dinner :) Referral link: https://app.inkind.com/refer/EGPDI2JT

    Mashed Potatoes
    Marie E.

    I had high hopes but everything was just kind of sub-par food. While it all looked nice, there was just not a lot of flavor. I've had poke fish straight from the sea with no sauce that had more taste. Also, oddly enough the Sriracha sauce even lacked any flavor, I had to ask my bf to try it because I thought maybe I was being picky, and he agreed. The best bite I had was of his "wagyu" burger. Burger does not come with fries, so had to get that separate. Mashed potatoes tasted like instant potatoes, Brussels were charred nicely but again very little flavor. Staff was okay. Mostly this felt like an Applebees trying to be Hawaiian in California. I would not come back.

    Juliann T.

    The food and fish was great, I liked the pupu platter as it gave a variety of options to try. We came and it was not too busy but the service wasn't great it seemed like there was not much order as we were helped by a new person every time. Overall was good though.

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    Tashia B.

    I run past this spot every Monday with my Midnight Runners group, and the semi-outdoor patio has always caught my eye. I've been meaning to try it out, so I was excited when my coworkers suggested it as a happy hour spot after an early day off from work recently. It lived up to the vibe. Drinks were solid--my margarita hit the spot and leaned nicely tropical. Happy hour prices are good, but fair warning: some of the portions are on the smaller side (like the chips and salsa, which is more like pico de gallo.) Still, the atmosphere alone makes it worth it. It's got a super fun, laid-back vibe which makes it a great place to unwind. And if you wait a bit after Aloha Hour you can take a little walk to watch the sun set over the ocean. I'll definitely be back, if only for that patio.

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    Tiffani C.

    Came here with the fam after family photos and it was one of the few places still open around 9 on a weeknight AND the allowed our little fur baby. We had the whole patio to ourselves. It had been raining so it was sorta chilly and wet outside but the patio is covered and it had a fireplace as well as heaters so it worked out. I even got so hot at some point I had to take off my jacket. They have a doggie menu and they bring out a bowl of water just for your fur baby. She even got some pets. Service was great. Even though we were like the only ones left in the restaurant, I never felt rushed or like some places that rudely try to push you out. Our waitress was super friendly and nice. Food came out relatively quick. The appetizers were better than the main course but the dessert was good too. Ceviche was a winner and so good we didn't take a pic cause we were hungry. The lobster roll was good too. The miso cod was ok but the rice was dry and the green beans weren't great. The salmon with chimichurri sauce was overcooked and the kimchi fried rice which I didn't have but my son did said it lacked flavor. The chocolate lava cake with vanilla gelato was delish but didn't really lava. If we lived closer, it would be a nice place to come for drinks, apps and maybe dessert.

    Aceyorba L.

    Very nice new restaurant in the Brea Mall. The menu was great. The service was great for only being open 3 days. Potions were nice. Parking was a little challenging.

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    Nikita K.

    Fresh and high-quality food with excellent service! We ordered the guacamole with chips and the Salmon Firecracker Roll, and we also got the Mixed Catch (but I forgot to take a picture). The guacamole and chips were great--the guacamole was super tasty and refreshing. The Salmon Firecracker Roll was also very good, but a bit too salty for my taste. The Mixed Catch was surprisingly impressive. I usually don't like seafood in batter, but the batter here was really good. The calamari was juicy, fresh, and had a nice breading. The coconut shrimp were also good, though I didn't love the breading. The Alaskan cod was really juicy but needed a bit more seasoning. The sauces that came with the dish were amazing, and the chili French fries were delicious. The service was excellent, and they even have a dog menu, which is awesome. The ambiance is cozy and nice, although it can feel a little empty. Solid place!

    Ericka S.

    Lovely restaurant! Brought 2 coworkers here for dinner and it was great. We sat outside which really seems more like inside. The top is uncovered, but there were heaters and glass sort of blocking us in. I really liked the atmosphere! First, our service was absolutely wonderful! Some of our party could be a bit much and he was great when there was lots of talking. The food was really good as well! I was debating between a couple of things and went with the platter that was fish, coconut shrimp, and calamari. Lots of food and big shrimp! One of our party had the lobster and they loved it. If I lived here I would be coming often as the prices were incredibly reasonable as well. Overall a really great time and great food. Try this place if you. haven't, they even have happy hour deals!

    Carolina O.

    I wanna lean toward a 3.5 I can't and maybe a 4 is a little too good. First of The restaurant is really cute and the little patio areas were nice as well. I was just a little disappointed in the food. We came during the aloha hour and I got the salmon chowder and the taco platter. Idk if they just waited to run the food a bit bc of my friends coconut shrimp or what but it wasn't hot, wasn't cold either but like even the tacos seemed a little soggy or maybe the tortilla wasn't thoroughly cooked bc it just kinda fell apart. The fries weren't hot either. The crispy cod was tasty but the mahi mahi I had was a bit oily. The salmon chowder had a nice flavor but it was a bit watery and not really creamy. I don't know that I'd go out of my way to come here again. The service was pretty good and my margarita was tasty though .

    Simran J.

    Jaz was the best server ever! She was so attentive and friendly. When checking out, I told her we had gone somewhere else for my girlfriends birthday a few hours ago and they didn't try to make her feel special at all and she immediately asked what dessert she would like and brought it out for her. We live in Long Beach but would come here 1000 times over just to see Jaz again and experience such amazing service. She deserves a raise she truly turned our whole day around!!

    Iyanna D.

    This place is ineffable! A true Santa Monica gem ! When I arrived the hostess was so welcoming my mom and I felt like we were family! There was a breeze coming off the water, but they had it was so warm and cozy outside! We got there during happy hour and got cocktails and mocktails! I had the Guava Rita! It was delicious I'm still thinking about it now! My mom had a Nina colada mocktail and said it was very delicious too! When we ordered our food it was delicious I'm not even sure what to recommend because they have everything! But I loved the lobster roll and red curry which is also on their feel good 5 menu for dine in only! We had a blast and I hope everyone gives this place a chance! Bravo Pacific catch bravo!

    Delicious tuna poke from Pacific Catch - July 2025
    Krista M.

    Pacific Catch offers a phenomenal happy hour just steps from the beach which is exactly why I dined here in late July with a couple of friends. It's easy to find, laid-back, and makes for a perfect spot to unwind after a long day - or week, like I did. The seafood is undeniably fresh, so if you're craving fish, poke, or tacos in Santa Monica, I would recommend Pacific Catch! On my visit I started with the Guaca-Poke which was exactly what it sounds like - guacamole with fresh tuna poke. The tuna was so fresh and so flavorful and oooh the creamy guac was great, too! To drink, I ordered the "Feel No Pain" that was basically a virgin pina colada (yum) and super refreshing, balanced, and thoughtfully crafted (not too sweet!). I also got the Spicy Tuna Roll and, thinking I wasn't quite full, I made what turned out to be a mistake ordering the Crispy Baja Cod Taco - not because it wasn't delicious (it absolutely was) - but because I underestimated the portion! Even during happy hour, the serving sizes are no joke! It wasn't long before I was STUFFED! Really my only complaint about Pacific Catch during my happy hour visit in late July was the service. Our server was Dylan P. and while he wasn't terrible, he was very slow and inattentive, especially because happy hour only goes until a certain time and I needed our server to actually check in on us to see if we wanted to order anything else (which I did...!). Even so, the fresh seafood, fun atmosphere, and excellent happy hour made up for the lackluster service. All in all, Pacific Catch is a great place to grab fresh seafood and drinks in Santa Monica. Just come hungry, pace yourself, and take advantage of their happy hour!!! I'll definitely be back - I hope sooner rather than later!

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    2 months ago

    Great service, amazing food! Matt the host was great! So yummy really great food. Fun ambience great location.

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    Matt the host made my day. Very social and inviting. food is great too. location is empire

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    Benny's Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken

    Benny's Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken

    4.3
    (2.3k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I was craving a burrito, had never been to this place, and had it delivered…read more The burrito was SOOOO good AND it was massive. Every ingredient in there was perfect. I was worried I was going to get something small for the price but you get a huge portion for what you pay for. This is the kind of burrito where youre saving some for lunch for the next day. I also got a churro (which is something I never get) and it was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will absolutely be ordering from here again

    Stopped in around 10:45 on a whim. I was driving through Santa Monica, got hungry, saw the sign and…read moreswung around the block. They'd been open maybe an hour and there was one other person there picking up an order. First time here. The guy at the counter was very friendly, asked if I knew what I wanted, and I told him no and asked what's popular. He recommended three tacos so I went with that. He never asked about tortillas so they came out on corn. I'm not the biggest fan of corn tortillas, but after I sat down, I looked at the soda cup, and saw "handmade corn AND flour tortillas." Would've gone flour if I'd known that was even an option. My bad for not asking, but also a great opportunity to let a new customer know it's an option. Food came out fast. Three tacos, chips, a couple sides of salsa. All the meat was cold. Not fridge cold, but noticeably below room temperature. I'm sitting five feet from the kitchen in a place that opened 30 minutes ago. How is that even possible? The non-beef tacos were seasoned well, both of them, that part was fine. The beef was where it fell apart. Every single bite had pieces I literally couldn't chew through, and I kept pulling chunks out of my mouth. After my second bite I just stopped going back for more. For over $4 a taco, that quality is atrocious. Very fast if you need something quick to eat. First and last time for me.

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    Tacos Por Favor

    Tacos Por Favor

    3.8
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    Been coming here a ton. Totally reasonable prices. I've had the mahi mahi burrito, shrimp burrito…read more they've got great veggies in there. I've also had both as a breakfast burrito too which are similar and come with potatoes and eggs. I really like their green salsa, red is a little spicy. I actually like the bag of chips, keeps me portion controlled. Nice size menu. I had the huarache the other day, I enjoyed it, but not as much as the burrito and some other places I've had huarache at. Big venue, order at counter and sit. People behind the counter have been super friendly as is the woman who hands out the food.

    So classic, such a constant neighborhood food hub in the area…read more One of my first creative jobs (at $75 a day) was in a commercial production and motion design studio in a Frank Gehry loft on nearby 12th street. The work was tedious, the people often annoying, but the learning real. And I would duck out to grab a burrito at TPF at lunch because the walk there and back was almost meditative. TPF speaks to an earlier version of Santa Monica, before Silicon Beach happened. When Dogtown was still in transition, the commercial and industrial spaces still plentiful, and the creativity flowed. I usually get a chicken burrito. It's great. The space hasn't changed. And is never crowded. But you see people popping in, and you can tell that maybe they were having a slow day at home, and that a little homestyle Mexican comfort food is part of their ritual. Their salsas are incredible and I've never tasted similar ones elsewhere. If you're looking for a simple, satisfying, no-frills Mexican experience, this is it.

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    El Primo Tacos

    El Primo Tacos

    4.7
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    Let your nose lead the way! This place has a couple of basic plastic tables for standing,…read moreotherwise you can also take to go. They take cash or zelle (for transactions at least $10). $2/taco I got chicken, al pastor, and chorizo, all delish although the chicken was slightly dry.

    Whenever anyone tells me that they found the best taco spot in LA, I always laugh because in my…read moremind I knew I already found the best tacos you could find in the city. However, El Primo has recently HUMBLED me. I have to give credit where credit is due and El Primo managed to slide in my number 1 spot for best tacos in LA - I am truly impressed. Of course, I always opt for carne asada and the meat here is just so tender and flavorful especially when paired with their salsa which has the perfect amount of spice and flavor. As a major pineapple fan, I understand it's more traditional to add that with al pastor but I add it onto my carne asada tacos and it is so yummy. Their pineapple is freshly cut right in front of you and is my favorite aspect of this vendor as I know not all vendors have it. Lastly, let's be clear that not all horchata is created equally but El Primo has superior horchata. The amount of milkiness and cinnamon is absolute perfection as I've had some watery horchatas in the past, so make sure you grab yourself a horchata while you're here. As someone who lives in the valley, despite recently discovering this spot a few weeks ago I find myself driving out to Venice a lot lately just for these tacos because they are just THAT GOOD and also very cheap. Just make sure you bring cash or have Zelle and enjoy the food here because it is phenomenal.

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    Blue Plate Taco

    Blue Plate Taco

    3.9
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    Outdoor seating
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    Located across the beach and famous Santa Monica pier…read more We ate outside due to size of group and they still have their Covid on the street hut lol but hey it works so you get a view and fresh air Service was good and friendly It's always harder with a big group but they did well They food was good but was it like hitting me like wow no but it's good nonetheless They do put good amount of meats in their tacos But I will say the flan was bomb!! Like omg yes that was delicious thick creamy and the drinks were good too.

    Blue Plate Taco is hands-down one of my favorite spots in Santa Monica. The taco combos are the…read moreperfect way to sample their menu, and every protein we tried was outstanding. The barbacoa was rich and tender, the steak was perfectly seasoned, the chicken was fresh and flavorful, the pork carnitas were melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the shrimp tacos had an amazing balance of texture and flavor. Each combo comes with sides, making it a surprisingly satisfying meal. What really elevated the experience was the salsa flights!!! We had a blast comparing the different house-made salsas, each bringing its own unique level of heat and flavor. Paired with fresh chips and ocean views, it was the perfect starter before diving into the tacos. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, and the location near the beach can't be beat. If you're looking for authentic, creative tacos and a fun dining experience in Santa Monica, Blue Plate Taco deserves every bit of a 5-star review.

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