We've eaten here on multiple trips to the area. Never disappoints. And that evening was 1/2 price bottle wines to our joy. The yellowtail crudo was amazing. We had the fish of the day, mahi over risotto. Moist and delicious. We also had the halibut over sticky rice. Perfect. Great server too. She was friendly and knew the menu in detail. read more

Pacifica Del Mar - Halibut - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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The service and food was great. Staff were attentive and friendly. We were seated to see the beautiful ocean views ( see pictures). Generous portions. I highly recommend. Thanks, Matt and Karen read more

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The food was delicious and the servings size was more than enough for two people. The service was excellent..

Friendly, attentive service by bartender Scott. Food was delicious and dessert was delectable. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Pros: great location, beautiful balcony area that oversees the ocean. Drinks are decent as well Cons: - food is extremely bland and overpriced according to 4 out of the 5 ppl at our table, myself included. - I had the seafood cioppino, it tasted like they boiled whatever they could find in a plain pot of water with a single tomato into it for "flavor", not worth $40... the fish in it tasted old and a bit spoiled. Don't order the burger - the bun consisted of plain pieces of bread - not very sanitary. My friend's wine had a bug and stains on the cup. She asked for a replacement, but they just dumped the wine out and re-poured it into the same stained cup. - service was incredibly slow - it took over 45 minutes for the food to come out. - parking is nearly impossible, the parking lots are overfilled and the spaces are extremely compact, there's rarely any street parking Don't think I'd recommend or come back read more

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We made reservation sometime ago and requested a seat next to the window to see the ocean. When we arrived, they sat us in the farthest seat away from the window. When I mentioned this as they were seating us, the hostess said you can still see the ocean. I said I can clearly see the ocean, but this isn't what I requested and there are only three people here in the entire restaurant. There are 20 tables open between us and the window. No change. Should've likely got up and left at that point. Anyhow, our waitress was very nice. The food was so so. Pricing was decent. Nothing to good nothing too terrible. I likely would not return in a pinch. read more

This place was fantastic! None of us had been. 3 of us are from SD (1 near Del Mar) and 2 from NorCal. Our NorCal friends asked to do dinner with a view of the ocean. I googled best restaurants in Del Mar w/a view & this was on more than one list. The view from the upstairs outdoor area was amazing and the food was delicious! 3 of us had the steak frites w/an Asian flair in the sauce & chimichuri. We all ate every bite. Portion size was perfect, which explains the lower price point. 2 of us had different fish dishes. The mushroom risotto that came with one was so good I would have ordered it as a meal. The cocktails were fun and creative, not your every day run of the mill and the wine list was well rounded. Even had Conundrum (white) which is rare to find at restaurants these days. The mango sorbet was the perfect amount of sweetness and so silky, not icy at all. The service was very attentive throughout and we never felt rushed. They were kind enough to let us have our pick of tables and even took group photos for us with the beautiful sunset and ocean view backdrop behind us. Parking is easy as this restaurant is in the plaza so that is an added bonus. We had a great time and will definitely be back again. read more

Delightful seafood restaurant with great ocean view atop Del Mar Plaza. Easy access from street or Plaza parking garage. I prefer finding a parking space on 15th Street or Camino del Mar. We've dined here for both Happy Hour and Brunch/Lunch. All night Happy Hour Sundays and Mondays in the Ocean Bar is a main attraction for us with the $1 raw oysters. Items on the Bar Menu are discounted $2-$6 during Happy Hour. At Brunch/Lunch, we've enjoyed: Sugar Spiced Salmon Hash (5/5 $18.00) -- Two perfectly poached eggs with delicious medium rare grilled salmon over yukon gold potatoes, asparagus braised fennel, smoked trout roe, and hollandaise. This dish comes with a dill hollandaise, but we've substituted their Old Bay hollandaise (excellent choice). Short Rib Hash (4/5 $18.00) -- Two perfectly poached eggs with braised short ribs over red and yellow bell peppers yukon gold potatoes, and brocoli. Steamed Mussels (4/5 $18.00) -- The Thai red curry coconut broth is very good but could be spicier. Crispy Calamari (4/5 $18.00) -- I really like the Vietnamese dipping sauce. Tuna Poke Nachos (5/5 $17.00) -- These are awesome! The poke is fresh and spicy with serrano peppers. The wonton chips are crispy. Cioppino (4/5 $28.00) -- A delightful seafood stew -- clams, black mussels, white fish, shrimp, and scallops -- in a tasty tomato saffron broth, served with grilled crostini. One dish to avoid is the Fried Fish Tacos (2/5 $17.00) -- The fish is dry, over fried Mahi Mahi. French fries were good. Sitting on the canopy/umbrella-shaded deck is great with its view out over the Pacific. Service has always been friendly and attentive. read more

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A little bit about the background: Was putting on a party for my wife's birthday for about 30+ people. Initially, I was going to have the event at the Italian restaurant (remained un named) that is also in the Del Mar plaza. The weather was turning out to become an issue and the Italian restaurant represented was trying to sell us on moving the party to a shoe box. We ultimately cancelled. I walk over to Pacifica and the Manager Eli was so cooperative and open to our business that the stress from my previous encounter left me within minutes. When we arrived they provided us with the most amazing server and staff that everything went without a hitch. I had attendees come up and comment how great the venue and staff was. It's actually nice to be somewhere where you feel the business is appreciated. I should also say the food was great and I'm looking forward to going back. It had been sometime since I visited Pacifica so if you're are like me make a return visit. You might be pleasantly surprised. read more

Superior location. Very busy Slow wait staff Food so so Great views To be fair we got a table the night before opening day at Del Mar. the kitchen must have been overworked. So many restaurants to choose from. This was okay read more

Pacifica Del Mar - Ocean Deck View. Not bad! - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

We visited Pacifica Del Mar recently for Sunday Brunch. Reservations were easy via Open Table however there is no distinguishing between inside or outside. Unfortunately their entire outdoor view dining area was closed off for some wedding party happening later. We drove literally an hour for this experience and were sat at a table inside, in a corner surrounded by walls. The restaurant and all the linens were stunning I will say. We did wind up electing to sit at one of their small exterior tables immediately adjacent to their main entrance. While we had some sort of view, that experience was rather undignified as hordes of passers by traipse along through the plaza breezeway, inches from our table. Despite these disappointments, the food was excellent! I ordered the Corned Beef Hash which was rather unorthodox but delicious. The menu did call out poached eggs and I received over-easy sadly. The waiter did comp my drinks which was nice but was hoping for poached. My wife's poached eggs perched atop her Benedict were perfectly cooked with creamy yolks and properly set whites. I look forward to visiting again soon for dinner. I might call ahead first to make sure I can get a decent table. read more

Pacifica Del Mar - CORNED BEEF HASH - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Unfortunately, they are closing at the end of the year. What a shame. We took our granddaughters for their first fine dining experience. They both got the filet mignon on the kids menu and it was cooked perfectly and they loved the broccoli. My wife and I got the salmon of course and I am really going to really miss that dish. Service was fantastic. She suggested a great bottle of Chardonnay that we loved. We're going to have to get back there before they close. read more

View was amazing, located right in the middle of town in a restaurant hub. I had made a Tuesday, 7:30 dinner reservations for 2 on TOCK, requesting a window seat with a view along with letting them know we were celebrating an Anniversary. We did not use the parking garage, we found street parking. Upon arrival, we were greeted and seated at a table with a view. It took a while for our sever to acknowledge us sitting there, finally he came over and introduced himself: Kaleb. We ordered cocktails while deciding on what to order. We order a 1/2 dozen Oysters on the half shell, the Mixed Greens Salad, Steamed Mussels and Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut. The Oysters were excellent along with the Halibut. Salad was good, Mussels were big and fresh but the broth was very blah, not much taste. Our server Kaleb was OK, not the friendliest, very disinterested as I took not the other servers very energetic with customers celebration Birthday well wishes. So all in all an OK meal with OK service. BUT to note Management Customer service was excellent! We left our Credit Card and we were immediately informed with a phone call that it would be put in a safe and could be picked up the following day. So thank you! Atmosphere: very nice, worth the view. Food: OK. Service: OK read more

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The best part of the meal was the sunset. The fried calamari were oily and soggy. The swordfish was dry on the inside. The broccolini were hard, undercooked and cold. Need I say more? read more

I was invited to Del Mar for NYE. Dinner reservations at 8:15pm. We were seated right away. There was lots of couples there. We had a friend come in and sit down with us for a hot minute before we actually got our dinner and that was fun, but the food was amazing. Service was quick. drinks were great. The ambience was. It was date night vibes on New Year's Eve. Everybody was dressed nicely and everyone took care of us really well I don't have much more to say than that, except for go... Make sure you visit this place you will not regret it. read more

Great restaurant option right in the middle of a charming shopping area in Del Mar. Tables extend out to a patio with ocean views. We had a very nice lunch with some decent food. What we ate: - TUNA POKE NACHOS (4.25/5): Really tasty dish. All the toppings were fresh and worked well together. Be careful of the hot red peppers. They pack a punch! - CRISPY CALAMARI (4/5): Nice and fresh calamari. Batter was fairly light. Dipping sauces were flavorful. - sourdough bread (4/5) Service was friendly and attentive. Promptly served us food and was very helpful. read more

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Amazing food. Service was spot on. Excellent, helpful and gives you the space you need. We were in a group and the ambiance and attendance were spot on. I know I would go again for work functions or a romantic meal with sunset... read more

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Great food and service nice for business dinners or lunches. Definitely only go there if the people like seafood. read more

Pacifica: maybe 6 or 7out of 10. Food is good, but unfortunately too pricey all in all. Setting is prime with prime view. Not sure about the happy hour but maybe better prices. Cocktails are great read more

Very nice view of the ocean. The food was delicious and big enough portions to share, even at lunch.

Sending my highest compliments to the chef for the fantastic halibut and salmon dishes. While the bok choy was overcooked and soggy, the halibut, sticky rice, and curry sauce that they were served on top of were unbelievably delicious. The sourdough was fresh, perfectly crisp and crunchy crust with a soft and chewy center. I also loved the Mulligatawny soup, though I did find it a tad heavy on the salt and not super forward on the curry flavor. My one complaint was the excessively slow speed of service. It took us 1.5 hours to get our food, so not sure if they went out fishing before playing their dinner. It tasted fresh enough to be possible ;) read more

Pacifica Del Mar - PAN ROASTED HALIBUT - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Not a great experience here. The view, ambiance and service is wonderful, but food disappointing. I ordered the Thai Chicken Bowl with double mango. The mango was completely unripe - rock hard with no flavor at all. I don't normally send food back, but that was really not acceptable. Server was very apologetic and offered to bring me something else. Next I had the smoked salmon Benedict, which was a tad slimy in texture with "eh" hollandaise sauce. Fruit bowl was at least ripe though. Since my partner was already done with his meal by the time I received my replacement, I expected an offer of discount to compensate, but nope Will never go back. read more

Pacifica Del Mar - THAI GRILLED CHICKEN BOWL - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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From outside of town & came here to discover this gem of a place --in all honesty--by mistake & so glad we did! To be transparent, had intention to dine somewhere else but was not about to wait in a 2 hr wait list. Stumbled across to Pacifica Del Mar & they had happy hour until 6:30pm & it had just struck 6 o'clock--it was definitely a meet cute! We were warmly greeted by smiling faces at entry & given freedom to select our desired table in bar to begin happy hour ordering. Our waitress, Julie, was great & attentive! The cocktails were satisfying & strong--in the right way--absolutely enjoyed it! Order a Spicy Margarita! The happy hour menu items came out hot & appealing! Devoured it all & savored every bite--definitely recommend each dish pictured! Nicely portioned & fresh! Made it a point to let Manager know how great our experience was--thank you for your hospitality & service! Will definitely be back on next journey in Del Mar! read more

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I use to regularly visit this establishment and thoroughly enjoyed it. As of recent, the last two visits have been highly offensive. The staff are arrogant, and do not have a mindset to cater to their customers. We even had staff bad mouth us as paying customers to other staff within ear shot and making it very apparent they were talking about us. When we sat down at the open seating, we weren't acknowledged so we went to the bar to order drinks and the waitress got mad at us for not ordering from her and verbally told us that and then the rest of the service from there was horrible because we ordered from the bar when she didn't do her job. She then ignored us and served other people before us who were seated after us. We will never dine here again. For how amazing the location is and how much potential they could have it's very disappointing to experience this. It's no surprise Monarch across the way has a 2 hour wait and you can walk in to Pacifica. Management should really evaluate and train their staff properly. read more

Came here on a Sunday and found out it's happy hour after 4pm. The selection was pretty decent, but the food was just eh. It lacked a lot of seasoning. I had to ask for salt and pepper to add to the food. Besides the food, the place was pretty nice and overlooked the beach. The service was quick because it was pretty empty. The only good thing here was the option of dishes, but definitely lacked execution. read more

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Can i give more than 5 stars??!! Went to Pacifica Del Mar tonight for the first time for dinner. OMG I wish I had known about this restaurant earlier!! The view is worth the price of admission on its own but when you follow that up with amazing food and excellent service there is simply nothing better!! I had the diver scallops and my husband had the pan roasted halibut. Both were absolutely amazing! We ordered the Hamachi Crudo as an appetizer and, let me tell you, I could eat my weight in that stuff. SO DELICIOUS!! We finished our meal off with the key lime tart and banana browned custard. Amazing Ohhhhh I forgot to mention my Green Flash cocktail. Yummmmmm! Hanna was our server and she was excellent!! If you go to Pacifica Del Mar, ask for her. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

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Birthday dinner celebrating my girlfriends and the service and food was eh. I imagined it to be better given the gorgeous atmosphere and location of the restaurant. The server didn't seem to want to be there or at least to serve our table of 8. The rice that came with the halibut was dry and super dense. It soaked up all the green curry sauce. We had the espresso mousse for dessert but the mousse was more of a thick ganache and not the light and fluffy texture. Kinda bummed about the missed night from this place since it was my first time there. read more

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10/10 meal 10/10 service! Glasses were always full and never had to ask for anything, the waiting staff was always one step ahead and personally this is what sets a meal over the top for me. The food was absolutely divine and bursting with flavor, and also came out very quick. We had a half dozen of oysters (they come in every other day and had come in that morning) - so fresh and delicious. We also had the ahi poke nachos, the halibut with a green curry (best dish of the night), and the shrimp and lobster pasta. It was my boyfriend and I's anniversary and they quickly wished us well and even threw in a crème brûlée for dessert! Overall great meal and would definitely come back. read more

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Twenty years ago, I dinned at this restaurant. Somethings get better with age and this restaurant's food and service definitely have! Beautiful views of the Pacific ocean, watching the sun set and having one of the best servers, Coop, made our family celebration even more memorable. Coop made excellent recommendations, brought positive vibes and joy to our evening. Everyone of our party of 6 was absolutely pleased with their food, drinks and experience. We started with warm olive sourdough bread with butter, which was served hot and hit all the perfect notes of comforts. The fried calamari was a salty and perhaps the least of our choices; nothing ordinary and I would suggest making another choice. The the exquisit yellowtail crudo was served in an aguachile salsa, pickleed red onions, avocado, tortilla disks and chilli oil. fresh and absolutely. The poached lemongrass shrimp was perfectly prepared but lacked the lemongrass flavor I was anticipating to exprience. The pan roasted alaskan halibut with a soy glaze served with sticky rice, green curry coconut sauce was heavenly; velvety, creamy, exotic and absolutely delicious. The catch of the day was opah which had a panko crust, served with mushroom risotto pea puree and pickled mushrooms was perhaps the favorite order at the table. A close second was the filet mignon. Perfectly prepared and seasoned, served on top of sunchoke puree with roasted fingerling potatoes, broccolini and pink peppercorn chimichurri, this dish was a home run! The soy yuzy glaze special was not as spectacular as the filet, but the sauce made this dish outstanding. For drinks we had several rounds of the French Kiss! Even the men at our table loved this pink drink. Vodka with raspberry martini was perfetly sweet, tart, and refreshing. We ended our evening with an espresso martini which hit all the right notes. Thank you Coop for making our evening exceptional. read more

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Wow what a great experience. The service is excellent as the team was very friendly and taking care of us. The view of the ocean from the balcony was no 1. Love the food. Had the halibut and tried the sordfish. Deserts. The brûlée, chocolate cake, and bread pudding are delicious. read more

Pacifica Del Mar - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

The food and the view to the Del Mar beach never disappoints even after ten years. We ordered steamed mussels, fried calamari and fra diavolo pasta all scrumptious. Service was very attentive and courteous. Parking is available on the plaza level with credit card insert from in and out instead of parking ticket option. The parking price in the parking structure and the street parking is about the same. read more

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We dined here 5/31 Sunday. What a lovely place! Had short ribs and Ahi tuna both delicious! Service excellent and ocean view of sunset

what a lovely surprise this place turned out to be! we sat out on the patio and had the most amazing view! dinner was perfect and we all enjoyed it! we were planning on going to Monarch, but the wait was nearly two hours and it was very loud. I'm so glad we decided to go to Pacifica, it was great and i'd definitely come here again! def recommend! read more

Wow, what a great place in Del Mar! Made a last minute reservation on a Monday, and got in just fine. The view from the deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean is just incredible. But, if you don't want to be in the full sun, they have inside dining as well, still with nice views. My wife and I tried the halibut, the clam chowder, and the shrimp appetizer, all of which were just outstanding! And, I gotta give a huge shout out to our server, a guy named Coop, who did a great job and was fun the whole evening. I wished I could give this more than 5 stars! read more

This iconic seafood restaurant in San Diego has been delighting diners for decades with its consistently delicious dishes and captivating sunset views. The delectable seafood offerings are a testament to their commitment to quality, making it a must-visit for seafood enthusiasts. The charming ambiance and breathtaking sunset backdrop create a memorable dining experience that keeps patrons coming back time and again. Service and people are always friendly there. read more

I'm definitely in love with @pacificadelmar, the location, the view, the very nice people, the cool lovely vibe and for sure the very delicious food. everything was beyond expectation, highly highly recommended read more

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I've been going to Pacifica Del Mar for years now; great location, service, excellent bar and pretty decent happy hour options. We were at the DM Plaza for yet another beautiful Friday late afternoon stroll to take in some live tunes on the upper deck and people watch, encountered a massive MemDay crowd. Plan B was to retreat to Pacifica Del Mar for a cocktail & nosh, glad we did. Scored the last patio table, Julie took great care of us. Salmon Salad, roasted asparagus, tacos, Martini and Sauvy B for the win, look for Julie but all the staff are simply fab!! read more

Pacifica has been around for a long time and it's because they know how to make good seafood. I really enjoyed the halibut and the crudo, and their other non-seafood dishes were good too like the spinach salad and their Pacifica Burned Cream dessert (this one is a MUST TRY!). Their cocktails are okay. Service is great, they're very accommodating and provide excellent recommendations. Plus the view is beautiful, great for a date night! Parking is paid under the restaurant or free on the street. read more

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Such lovely food and great views - def the highlights of Pacifica Del Mar. The freshness was evident in every bite and the seasoning was right on point. Sunset from the deck is so serene. The decor and vibe of the restaurant however could be a bit more up to the current trends - def feels dated. The food and service however more than makes up for that. Little video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpjnoS9g-Y5/ read more

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Pacifica has been a staple in the Del Mar community for over 30 years. Here you'll find the perfect combination of laid back vibes and pure elegance. Pacifica specializes in a variety of delicious dishes including fresh seafood, steak and pasta. If the food wasn't enough to convince you to try this gem, the view is literally next level with stunning views of the pacific coastline. Also, the service was 10/10! Check it out on your next venture to Del Mar. What we ordered: TOMATO GAZPACHO garlic brioche crouton, evoo, basil BLUE LUMP CRAB CAKES romesco sauce, lime vinaigrette, arugula SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS lemon thyme velouté, summer succotash AHI TUNA glazed carrots, sushi rice cake, ginger-soy-shiitake butter MOCHA SEMIFREDDO dark chocolate gluten free cake, white chocolate espresso mousse, hard chocolate shell OLD FASHIONED ESPRESSO MARTINI Elyx Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso read more

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