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Pacifica Del Mar

Pacifica Del Mar

Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Del Mar
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  • Stars
    Ranked #4 for seafood restaurants in Del Mar
  • Tips
    Danielle R.
    "Dinner at sunset"(6 Tips)
    Omar P.
    "Try the Raw Ahi Salad With Udon Noodles Amd Pesto Accent"(2 Tips)
    Jenni I.
    "Dinner in the private wine room very nice, great food and servers"(5 Tips)
    Sean R.
    "The fish tacos were excellent."(2 Tips)
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  • HeLen L.
    HeLen LuneJanuary 20, 2013
    Pacifica Cafe is amazing, you have to order yourself and to put a number on the table so they can bring you the order...the view is very nice, coffee refill :) try salmon poached eggs!!! Delicious!!!
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    Brian LJune 30, 2013
    Make a reservation thru Hotel L'auberge across the street and get a deck table. Watch the sunset. Great service. Delicious food. Good for date nights or family. Impressive drink selection.
  • Sean R.heart icon on user image
    Sean RobisonMay 31, 2016
    The fish tacos were excellent. The bon bon was also fantastic.
  • Marcelina P.
    Marcelina PotterApril 1, 2014
    Wonderful food and service along with great ambience...luv the happy hour with such a great bartender cole...
  • Leif E. P.heart icon on user image
    Leif E. PedersenAugust 7, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite restaurant in Del Mar. Try the Sea bass anytime!
  • Giovanni C.heart icon on user image
    Giovanni CaporicciJanuary 2, 2015
    Originator of the pacific rim food trend. Always a stop in anytime i travel to San Diego and North County
  • Erik A.heart icon on user image
    Erik AkreMarch 4, 2018
    Decent cocktail menu and solid seafood. Had shrimp, NY strip, salmon and calamari
  • Shannon B.heart icon on user image
    Shannon BiszantzJuly 8, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Thursday is 1/2 off bottle of wine night...how can you go wrong?
  • San Diego Reader
    San Diego ReaderDecember 15, 2012
    Executive Chef Stephanie O’Mary-Berwald shares her recipe for Peruvian Ceviche in the 12-13-2012 issue of the Reader Read more
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    El DoostyMay 2, 2016
    Dropped in for a drink. Nice generous pours
  • Jenni I.
    Jenni Ingelse BurnsSeptember 21, 2013
    Dinner in the private wine room very nice, great food and servers
  • Chris H.
    Chris HusongJune 8, 2011
    Try the Mustard Catfish And Potato Corn Succotash - Great combo of comfort food
  • Omar P.
    Omar PerezFebruary 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Sugar Rubbed Salmon With Chile Green Beans And Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Fabulous..
  • Shannon B.heart icon on user image
    Shannon BiszantzApril 13, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Happy on Wednesday includes 1/2 off all wine bottles. Take your bottle home with you!
  • Rishi S.
    Rishi SaranAugust 12, 2013
    You must try the Sugar-Spiced Salmon. Orgasmic!
  • P J.heart icon on user image
    P JSeptember 14, 2014
    The view, the breeze, Breakfast and Bloody Mary
  • Ruslan F.
    Ruslan FazlyevJanuary 17, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Steak's no good here. Go for a fish dish
  • Missie D.
    Missie De Leeuw-BonoDecember 12, 2009
    The Pan Seared Atlantic Sea Scallops are little bits of heaven. Awesome wine list and you can request personalized wine flights...just ask. Read more
  • Karolen L.
    Karolen LindermanFebruary 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The BLT Lobster Sliders are a must have!
  • Sofie G.
    Sofie GogicJuly 18, 2011
    The seared rare ahi with the Ginger butter, shiitakes and sticky rice is orgasmic!!!!!
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiDecember 6, 2018
    Fish tacos all the way
  • Omar P.
    Omar PerezFebruary 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Raw Ahi Salad With Udon Noodles Amd Pesto Accent
  • Jason P.
    Jason PerryAugust 18, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Wednesday night you call it vodkas - just 6 bucks, and only 150 to choose from.
  • Danielle S.heart icon on user image
    Danielle ShortJune 18, 2012
    Yummy food and you can't ignore the sunset views.
  • Chiquita B.
    Chiquita BoxJune 2, 2012
    Grilled salmon salad is my favorite... da best!!!
  • John
    JohnOctober 23, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Baked Oysters are great
  • Rechelle
    RechelleSeptember 29, 2013
    Awesome service & great food.
  • Rochelle E.heart icon on user image
    Rochelle EngelbyNovember 4, 2018
    Great patio!
  • San Diego Reader
    San Diego ReaderSeptember 8, 2010
    Chris Idso, executive chef at Pacifica Del Mar, shares his recipe for Banana Walnut Salad on SDReader.com Read more
  • Simon O.
    Simon OakesJanuary 26, 2020
    Restaurant week
  • rachel
    rachelJuly 24, 2010
    Order a refine mojito. Only 100 calories and delicious!
  • David M.
    David MastronardiMay 14, 2010
    If you're sitting in the sun, ask for some sun glasses. They'll lend you a pair.
  • Jason P.
    Jason PerryJune 9, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Their seafood is fantastic
  • Vanessa
    VanessaAugust 21, 2011
    Oops wrong check in special note please disregard
  • Danielle R.
    Danielle RoseMarch 27, 2010
    Dinner at sunset, while it's raining... one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. Read more
  • Kali U.
    Kali UMarch 13, 2011
    They're dog friendly! Yaaaaay!
  • HV L.
    HV LeJanuary 29, 2012
    Restaurant week!
  • Bob W.
    Bob WarenSeptember 13, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Purely The "Best"
  • Brian W.heart icon on user image
    Brian WeissOctober 30, 2016
    we drive from LA to eat here. it's that good.
  • Sato I.heart icon on user image
    Sato IGAJune 25, 2017
    毎日ハッピーアワー6:30まで。日曜と月曜はずっとハッピーアワー!fish taco旨し!
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