First time visitor to Pacifica and we were not disappointed! It was not that busy on the night were were there (Thursday). Our server (Janeth) was pleasant, attentive and informative on menu items. We shared the apple and kale salad and it was very tasty. For entrees we had the chicken breast and the scallops. Both came out of the kitchen hot (thanks!) and were incredibly tasty. I'm sure during the season, this place is busier, but even on an off night, it is well worth the visit! read more

While visiting really enjoyed this dinner. Was nervous about trying oysters in the desert but Pacifica served up some of the best oysters I've had in a long time. Also, the sea bass was perfect consistency - flaky crust & so soft on inside with delicious coconut curry sauce - the half order was perfect size for me. Fiance loved oysters Rockefeller too - octopus app wasn't our favorite but was still good. Main thing I would reccomend is to jazz up the drinks more. My whiskey ginger drink was good but needed a garnish & cocktail menu seems out dated (even though menu is on an iPad) Overall I would recommend this as a great dinner spot to watch the sunset & have good service! read more

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Pacifica has great ambiance and decent enough food, however, the AWFUL service ruins the entire dining experience. The hostess was lukewarm at best, and the man who seated us was curt and condescending when we requested an inside table because it was unseasonably warm. Our waitress wasn't outright rude, but she wasn't exactly friendly either. We experienced this same attitude from the other staff we encountered. I do think it's important to note that they were not at all busy at this time. Finally, the menu is extremely limited and this is not fine dining whatsoever, so the food is way overpriced for what it is. I would NEVER return or recommend Pacifica to anyone. There are too many other great options in the low desert to waste your time and money here! read more

So after 9 years, went back not knowing we were here before. Was sort of pressed for time and other places were full so was happy to be seated immediately outside with a view of the strip (an excellent table). Was going to order some of the entrees but our waiter steered us towards the appetizers since it was still Happy Hour so we went with his recommendation and had 3 types: Poke Nachos - generous portion of wonton chips, fried nicely but unfortunately very little poke present. Seabass Ceviche- another well presented plate but couldn't really find any of the fish. Fish Tacos- an ok attempt with a better portion size of fish but still more condiments then protein. Overall I felt that spending more than $50 (no drinks) for chips and tortillas was a little disappointing....however service was excellent except for the recommendation. read more

Delightful dinner spot in the heart of Palm Springs. We were pleasantly surprised with the wonderful deal that the Sunset Special offered: $27 for an appetizer and entree from a set list! Such a good deal! I got the Caesar salad and chicken breast. The salad was perfectly fresh with real anchovy, which really made it a sold authentic dish. The chicken breast was huge and well seasoned. There was also table bread and an extensive dessert menu which we skipped this time but will explore next time. Going during sunset affords you amazing views and a stunning backdrop for pictures! read more

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Great food, service, and ambiance. First and foremost the seafood stew was spectacular, I mean the depth of flavor without being overly salty or heavily seasoned. The fish, scallop, shrimp, and mussels were perfectly cooked. I had a little problem getting the lobster tail out of its shell, but still delicious. I was surprised that they didn't serve it with griled bread, I can't complain, we had so much of the sour dough. My wife had salmon caesar salad that was good with anchovie. The clam chowder was delicious and the sweet potato soup was good but needed a little bit more butter or cream. Overall, a great experience and it was great idea getting there early for seating. For a Sunday evening it was packed. They have outdoor seating as well, which was very popular. Our server was fantastic and was very sweet and kind. We did have a problem with the busser or buss boy, can't call them that anymore. He accidentally broke a wine glass from table next to us. It got very close to my leg and feet, it was a miracle that no glass shards stuck me. Anyway he apologized profusely and was careful. We really enjoyed our meal and wine glasses. They are known for there sweet salmon and Chilean seabass. The wine selection is huge and is avaliable on a tablet. The server suggested Cloud Nine a Pinot Noir and a Chandon Rose Sparking. Surprisingly very fresh seafood in a desert location. Glad we came in, cheers! read more

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First time here and we had an amazing experience. I started with a lavender lemon drop martini that was absolutely delicious. I ordered the half portion of sea bass and my husband had the strip steak--both dishes were full of flavor. The service was excellent, and you really can't beat the view! read more

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Sunset dinner 3.30 to 5. Great options of a first course and main course ! Service is wonderful! Hard to not make a habit of this restaurant! Sour dough hot bread and butter a nice addition brought to table as well ! read more

The best oysters I've had in ages! Perfect little ones that slid perfectly in my mouth and a chili vinegarette sauce & horseradish that was the cherry on top. Upstairs, outdoor patio with white table cloth seating overlooking Paseo drive, creates a great ambiance. In late December, it felt like summer up there with all their outdoor heaters cranked up. Place was hoppin' even on a Monday nite. Scallops were tasty but clam chowder was just average. But those oysters man! Muah! I'm still salivating about them. read more

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - Oysters were delicious - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

The food we were served on sunset dinner had no value. Had the salmon dinner. Told waitress how I wanted it prepared. Kitchen grilled it to a crisp. It was the size of a hot dog. My wife had the short ribs dinner and looking at it you had no idea what it was. Going to be along time before we go back read more

We dined here to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Food was delicious and it was reasonable . Don't order the bread pudding, it was bad!!! Decor was nice and ambiance was also nice. Servers were attentive and fast . read more

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Great food, service and patio dining. But an especially BIG thank you to our sweet server, Rox! You were incredible to us and our dog this evening. We'll be back!! read more

So fun to spend time with my sisters. Our server was excellent. Suggested menu options for my "gluten free" sisters. Very fun atmosphere... not too loud. So glad we decided on Pacifica Seafood! read more

The food was good but Jamie made our first experience here the funniest, best experience. We could tell he was busy and he never made us feel that way, he took the time to spend with our table and was such an attentive server. When I say he went above and beyond it's an understatement. Thank you Jaime( you kicked ass). read more

Really good restaurant . Scallops and sea bass were superb. Ate outside and that added to the evening.

The host was amazing and at us at a lovely table with a nice view out on the patio. Ivan was our server and he was so nice and made great recommendations. For drinks, we had the espresso martini and the red hot. So yummy and refreshing! For food, we had the poke nachos, calamari and then the ice cream pie for dessert. Everything was amazing! I would definitely come here again! read more

Finally got the opportunity to check out Pacifica after spending years driving by on El Paseo. Thanks to restaurant week. I was reminded of this spot and took the time to take myself out on a solo date. I called ahead to make sure I could get a table for one. The manager was extremely sweet and told me that was no problem. Arrived on time and was seated immediately at a balcony overlooking the El Paseo Street. Disclaimer it was very warm this day peeking at 100° however being a desert rat I was ready for it and will sacrifice AC for a little bit of a view this time. But if you are not used to this weather, I recommend requesting to be seated inside. The tasting menu featured a starter plus main entrée finished with a dessert. I arrived also during happy hour and was recommended a Mojito by my amazing server. She even put in a custom request for extra lime and grapefruit since I was feeling a little more zesty than usual and the weather was hot. Throughout the experience, my service was 10 out of 10 perfect with extremely tentative staff. My water glass never got lower than half full, and I was checked on regularly by not only my server but also what I imagine was a manager. Now, for the reason to knock off a star. I had the highest of hopes for this meal and the Caesar salad was very tasty as a girl who loves her fish. Personal preference I will ask for lighter on the dressing next time, however no complaints there. For my entrée, I ordered the shrimp over rice, which came out a little less pretty than expected and appeared to be dry and overcooked however, I was determined to enjoy my meal. But much to my disappointment all of the shrimp were quite overcooked and extremely tough. The dish was well seasoned, and it looks like they put a lot of thought into it however I must admit I was disappointed and expected better from a seafood restaurant. I think my face showed how I felt as I was immediately checked by one of the managers on my meal if everything was OK. When I explained my issues, he was very apologetic and even offered to get me a new dish. I didn't want to waste anything, since I knew, I could take my leftovers home and my boyfriend would probably not notice once I reheated it. However, I know that for some people this would be an immediate no fly zone. When my server stopped by again, she offered me another entrée to replace the dry shrimp, but I told her it was as okay since I was mostly full and would rather just enjoy dessert. The Keylime pie was absolutely sublime, pun intended. However, here was my second issue of the date. Nearing the end of my Keylime pie. I noticed a strange gray gelatinous item on my plate. At first, I thought it was a piece of plastic, but upon further inspection, I was told it was a piece of onion that had mysteriously found itself onto the bottom of my dessert. Another small technical error. Once again, I was offered a new dessert as well as a drink to try to make amends for the chef error. At this point I was stuffed and knew that I really shouldn't have any more alcohol. The staff did their best to rectify all in any problems that happen during the meal. Hence, the reason why I will be returning again very soon. However, I would be lying if I didn't say there were some technical errors happening in the kitchen. I took a minute to refresh myself in the restroom, which was clean and well kept. And the manager made sure to discount my meal and my drink. After all of the issues I had experienced. Bottom line is the food missed the mark a few times but with a few tweaks here or there it could be great but I will really need to test it out a second time to have a better picture. The staff was absolutely wonderful and really doing their best to make sure I had a great experience. read more

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We were at Pacifica on April 26. Our service was excellent! I had the small portion of seared tuna. The tuna was fine, but only average. The accompaniment of small mushrooms, shitake or enoki?, was absolutely flavorless and there were pearl onions that seemed to have been cooked in balsamic vinegar. It was a profoundly disappointing meal. I took one piece of tuna home and left the boring, bland side on the plate. Prices are quite high and for the cost, a more interesting dish is expected. Not going back anytime soon. I would give it one star but our server was great. read more

Food was great! Shot out to our waiter Ivan. He made my boyfriend's birthday special. Great service!

Pacifica has been a mainstay in Palm Desert for many years - and we have enjoyed many nice meals there. But on a recent trip we were very disappointed in the quality and portion size of the food. The ambiance is still lovely - and they still have a great bar area. The service is friendly. But the value isn't there, and the food was a little uneven. A too-small salad drenched in dressing, undercooked carrots, etc. For the prices, there should be more consistency and better quality. read more

We walked in and were quickly greeted by the staff. The restaurant was beautiful and inviting and we were escorted out to the patio where we were seated at a beautiful cabana. I ordered the New York Strip while my wife ordered the salmon. The salmon was ok but the portions were modest. I ordered the steak medium rare, but it came out almost well done. It wasn't bad but wasn't as ordered. It also seemed to be a fatty cut of meat, which is not what I would expect from a New York Strip. The staff kept this place at 3 stars otherwise it would be a 2. The staff read more

A Truly Unforgettable Dining Experience! We returned to Pacifica yearly for our anniversary dinner. This year was extra special, and it was all thanks to our incredible waitress, Sam. Not only did she provide the best service we've ever had anywhere, but she went above and beyond by sharing thoughtful and insightful tips on local attractions and family friendly spots for our son. Her warm personality and genuine care made us feel not just like guests, but truly welcomed. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. The scallops are always to die for perfectly seared, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Every bite was a reminder of why we chose this spot, and the experience was elevated tenfold by Sam's recommendations and attentiveness. In a world where good service is rare, Sam reminded us what great hospitality looks like. If you're lucky enough to be seated in her section, you're in for a treat both in flavor and in heart. We'll absolutely be back, and Sam will be a big reason why. See you next year Sam!:) and THANK YOU! read more

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Well, definitely go here again if then Palm Springs! Try the girls octopus delicious! Everything else was yummy too! read more

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This review is specifically for the 12oz NY steak I ordered. It was cooked great, med rare, but for $55, a premium price, it only came with a ton of French fries and one small burnt to a crisp charred shiitake mushroom and a small dipping bowl filled with ketchup of all things. No other garnish. I had to ask for A1! Nice dining ambience but the dish completely ruined my experience. If you charge a premium price for an underwhelming dish, you better expect reviews for it. Totally disappointed. Maybe the owner will respond it's my fault for not paying more attention to the description in the menu or for ordering steak at a seafood restaurant. But, I stand by my review. Great steak, poor presentation. I'm pretty sure they fired the fries along with the fries that came in my grandkids' slider order. read more

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - Steak and fries - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

This is our favorite restaurant in the desert. They have always given us excellent service, outstanding food, and the ambience was great. Especially the window tables overseeing El Paseo. Our recent visit was over the top. The server Kealy was exemplary and the manager Tracy helped us with making sure our champagne was chilled and waiting at the table for us upon arrival. My fiance had the filet mignon and I shared some of it with my lobster tail, my daughters had the scallops, we all enjoyed the food immensely. I have never had anything there that was not prepared with excellence. Our water glasses were continually filled and the sunshades were drawn to keep the sun out of our eyes. We will continue to patronize this restaurant and recommend it to our traveling friends. read more

Food excellent most of the time . Ate the salmon special priced dinner. The beans were so tough had to saw them with a knife. Salmon excellent, just smaller. read more

A surprise date night turned right! My girlfriend and I are looking to find the best restaurants in Coachella valley and this place definitely makes the cut for our recommendation. It is a white table cloth setting, so come looking spiffy (button down esc). We love to get a bunch of different foods and share family style. This is the way I'd suggest you order here. You're able to get half portions of a lot of the menu items - this makes it easy to try a bunch! 1) Crispy Calamari - passed the test of being flavorful without being chewy 2) Baked Scallops - GET THESE. Very creamy with tons of flavor complexity. 3) Short Rib - flavors were all there! But I would fear more towards the fish if I were to come again 4) Seabass - FLAVOR EXPLOSION. Light and gives you more than what you expect 5) Ahi - this was the winner of tonight. Perfectly cooked and I was licking the plate for the sauce at the end of our night 6) Mocha Semifreddo - INCREDIBLE. Fluffy yet dense. Sweet yet not too sweet. The hint of espresso and toffee on top were nice touches If you get Ramon as your server. Consider yourself lucky ! He had the best recommendation. Either way - expect a lovely night on your hands read more

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We were greeted by our hostess who was friendly! We opted for outdoor seating by the front door entrance because of its shaded area. The misters were a huge help even though we were in the shade at 5:45pm. The tables and chairs were quite tight especially with a small stroller. Our server, Roxanne was incredibly friendly, detailed and a epitomized excellent customer service. She made our time here, memorable!! I recommend the Crater Lake Hazelnut Vodka Expresso Kahlua Expresso Bean Martini! It was superb! The meals- were excellent!! We visited during restaurant week so the $59, 3-course meal was a great deal for us. The clam chowder soup was silky, smooth tasting and not fishy with tasty chucks of potatoes and clams. If you prefer a salad, the Blue Cheese Wedge Salad was refreshing and delicious! The Shrimp Pasta was delicious and the shrimp were tender. The Braised Short Ribs with mashed potatoes and spinach, cooked til tender with silky sauce. The sugar spiced salmon was presented uniquely, seasoned well and cooked perfectly! Make room for dessert because they were delicious too! The decor indoors were stylish and the bar area were cozy, a nice place to relax and watch a game. There was another area outdoor, overlooking the Main Street, we were not allowed in the area with our dogs even though it was outside. It was spacious but lack any shade, unless you were seated in the small "cabana " style seating. There were only a few of them. Otherwise, the food, the environment and best of all, the service Roxanne gave, we highly recommend this place. Mall Parking is also easy and accessible or street parking. Elevator is available for easy access to the restaurant. Restaurant is on the 2nd floor in the shopping mall. Highly recommend calling ahead and make reservations! read more

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Food was amazing! It was a little more upscale than we were hoping for. If you head to Pacifica, attire is not casual. Women had skirts and dresses, men collared shirts without a tie. Service was attentive until it wasn't. Our reservations were for 7:30. We were done by 10. They were closing while we were finishing up and then service was a little less attentive. We ordered 2 desserts to share ( we explained this to the waiter) but when the desserts were brought out we only had 2 spoons and no plates to share. People were moving all over setting up to close. We asked for plates and spoons and about 5 min later we were given one more spoon. So... great food maybe try to go before 7:00 and I'm sure your experience will be grand! read more

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Ambiance is so nice here! Great service as well warm and friendly service from the hosts, to the food expos, to the servers. I ordered the lobster, my husband ordered the steak. The steak was pretty bland not seasoned. Lobster could've also used some more seasoning and flavor but was overall still a great meal. We would definitely come back here! read more

An oasis in the desert! Let me start by saying the service was impeccable from the moment I entered. I was greeted by cheerful staff who asked about my preference for indoor or outdoor dining. It was a warm spring evening. The weather was perfect so I opted to sit outside on the patio where there was glass surrounding the dining area so that you had an unobstructed view of the boulevard and other shops, the palm trees framed the evening beautifully ambience was premium. This server "I believe "Cindy" was engaged, and attentive the entire duration of the meal "delivered warm fresh sourdough bread with butter to my table, the inside of the bread was fluffy like a pillow, and a crispy flaky crust on the outside. It was amazing. I started with the calamari. It was cooked to perfection. The calamari rings and tentacles were golden, crispy, and perfectly battered, I had the calamari with cocktail sauce, which was very well made and tasted delicious. I also added a soy-honey, dipping sauce on the side, which gave it a very unique flavor profile. After devouring the calamari, I had ordered the surf and turf, which was prepared to perfection. The steak and lobster were paired with garlic mashed potatoes, and asparagus. The steak was ordered cooked medium, and it came out flawlessly and juicy definitely one of the best prepared steaks I've had in a while. The lobster was cooked to perfection. It was succulent and juicy and complemented by the drawn butter. I really have to get my compliments to the chef. Everything was perfect. The asparagus was tender and flavorful for its size and diameter of the asparagus. The garlic mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth as silk. Lastly, the seafood stew caught my eye on the menu and I had not enjoyed the dish in years when I visited the East Coast so I had to try it. I will tell you the seafood stew was outstanding and you are served a very large portion enough to share or not. The seafood stew was loaded with a wide range of ocean fare! From fish to scallops to mussels to lobster, etc. the base was a tomato base very well seasoned but not over seasoned, and definitely enough to dip my crusty bread end pieces from the sourdough bread as I enjoyed the stew. The entire meal was very well executed 10 out of 10. Can't wait to go back and enjoy another great meal. read more

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Stew sorry didn't realize I had not taken the photo prior to devouring half of it - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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The view and service are 5 star for sure. The food is delicious too. We got caught in a brief micro burst rain event and the staff were great accommodating us to move under an awning. read more

The food was absolutely delicious, and our waiter Winston was wonderful--he made an already special evening even better. I also want to thank the chef for so kindly accommodating my dietary needs, which are part of my journey fighting cancer. Many restaurants can be a bit awkward when changes are requested, making the experience uncomfortable. But here, without even knowing the reason behind my requests, they responded with graciousness and ease. It meant more than they know. read more

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - Goat cheese stuffed dates - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I was pretty black out drunk but from what I remember service via Samantha was fabulous, oysters were great and location was high end as I desired. I will try and be more sober next time. read more

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - Love Samatha! What a class act! - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Everything! Roxanne was AMAZING!!! The food was excellent. The cocktails fabulous! Totally enjoyed the ambiance! read more

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - ROXANNE!!! - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

After a day of lounging poolside my beautiful sissy Melineh & I decided to treat ourselves to a nice dinner at Pacifica Seafood. We knew we were in for a treat the moment we walked in the door. The dining room is lovely - emitting an upscale ambience. The rooftop patio offers an amazing view, especially when the sun sets. Our server Samantha was fantastic! Friendly, attentive, & fun. She made my day when she said they had Blue Cheese stuffed olives, so I requested my favorite - Grey Goose Martini Dry. It was perfectly chilled and silky smooth. Soon after we put in our drink order, complimentary warm sourdough bread arrived. It was yummy! The staff made sure our water glasses were never empty. We ordered the Chilled Poached Prawns and Oysters on the Half Shell. The Prawns were large, fresh, plump, & juicy. The wasabi cocktail sauce was a nice touch. The Oysters also did not disappoint. They were big, tender, & fresh and went down easily and the cucumber mignonette was a perfect accompaniment. We talked about ordering the Blue Cheese Wedge Salad but forgot because we were having too much fun, which is typical of us. Oh well, C'est la vie. Needless to say, we had a wonderful dining experience here and would absolutely return. We met some nice people from out of town the following day and recommended this place to them. The ambience, food, cocktails, and service were excellent. *Parking in shopping complex. read more

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We were celebrating a birthday on a Saturday night so happy that we made a reservation because this place gets so crowded.. We had a gorgeous little table tucked in the back. They had one of my favorite Chardonnay Franche family from Carneros. All of us were enjoying their delicious Chilean Seabass with bok choy and very flavorful rice . The birthday girl was treated to a super super large piece of ice cream cake that really hit the spot Our waiter was amazing , completely on point with his timing. Will definitely be back to enjoy more of their delicious dishes . read more

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The food (fish and chips) was mediocre. Would not order again, (fish tacos, terrible could not eat, clam chowder soup, very good. Our server Roxanne was outstanding 5 star++ read more

We have enjoyed Pacifica regularly over the last 20 years but just had the worst experience, ever. Our bearded waiter who I will not name should be washing dishes or bussing tables. What was supposed to be a special occasion was ruined by his lousy service and attitude. We waited 35 minutes after soup was served , the manager finally came over, never apologized and offered us a glass of desert wine which we didn't want. The waiter was too spineless to even drop off our bill and the manager had to do it for him as he watched. I still tipped 15% as the rest of the crew didn't deserve to be stiffed. The manager was aware and did NOT offer the slightest credit for the 2 hour experience . We will return for another meal but will always request Roxanne, she's the best. read more

took our MIL out for an early mother's day and our server jaime was an absolute gem! made great suggestions, was incredibly prompt w his service, and entertained great conversation. for an out of towner, he made a regular! read more