Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

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   lovinglife

   Orange County

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   We had an exceptional experience at Pacifica Seafood. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the street view. Food was great and service was on point.
   

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   Scott

   Los Angeles

   12 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   Food is solid but nothing spectacular. Service was friendly but seemed to be lacking true effort. Overall it was a fine dinner but probably a little pricey overall.
   

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   Anniversary

   Orange County

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Excellent as usual. Surprised there were onions in the salad. Service was great
   

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   Katydoodle

   Las Vegas

   59 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Pacifica consistently has good food and good service. However, they have changed the bread and it is terrible now.
   

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   AnthonyS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The food was excellent. Highly highly recommend the baked scallops. The ambience is great for a date night or special occasion. Would definitely dine here again
   

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   DebB

   Seattle

   34 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Excellent meal, from start to finish. The appetizers were delicious (bacon wrapped dates, calamari, and ahi tower), and our entrees were outstanding (Chilean Sea Bass and Insalata Melania). Sam was a very attentive server, and the views at sunset were amazing. We will definitely be back!
   

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   PalmDesertnomad

   Detroit

   322 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   322 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Had the sunset Melania Salad and the restaurant was very accommodating with minor substitutions.
   

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   LarryD

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   The food was ok. The service left a lot to be desired. The waitperson didn’t tell us the specials and they kept trying to pick up dinner plates while slower eating people were still eating their food
   

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   AnneL

   Palm Springs

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   It’s a local favorite for us and is just minutes from our house.
   

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    JohnR

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    Second time trying this place, first time was not good, very bland tasting food, which for a place in such a prime location I wouldn’t of expected. This time, second time, I tried after hearing about a chef change. Again, to my disappointment, it was the same lack luster food. Did a dozen oysters, but oysters where so big we had to cut them with a knife to eat. Which when getting oysters is not ideal as you want to be able to shoot them. My girlfriend got sea bass, I got surf and turf. Both dishes when served just looked disappointing. Bland and lacking taste, it has confirmed we will not return. Such a shame for having a roof top location overlooking El Paseo.
    

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our server named Kiely was the best. Very efficient and friendly. She made good suggestions. We had the seabass, halibut and shrimp Louie salad. All were amazing. Desserts were also very yummy. Would definitely go back.
    

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    PatioExperience

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    The ambiance and the service were nice, however the food was only fair. The timing of the food felt rushed, we found our meals of halibut and lobster to be heavily over seasoned, and the greens of my salad were wilted and past prime. For a higher end restaurant we expected better food and a better experience.
    

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    cindyF

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    We had swordfish and Sea Bass. Excellent. Not dry. Very moist. Great service. Nice view of mountain area. Yummy dessert.
    

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    Zseller

    Orange County

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Chose this restaurant based on it being on Open Table Had a let afternoon, early dinner Was able to get the afternoon special pricing Smaller portions but more than enough food The scallops on the shell were incredible Mulligatawny soup and braised short ribs completed the meal Outstanding service Definitely a place that I want to visit again
    

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    MichaelS

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    The scallops were to die for. Literally melt in your mouth. Service was exceptional. The halibut was a taste explosion. Highly recommend.
    

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    CurtS

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3

    It took 50 minutes, after ordering, to get our meal. The excuse was: they had a large party.
    

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    CraigS

    Palm Springs

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

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    The swordfish was delicious and grilled perfectly. The service was great. A relaxing experience and a great choice for a special occasion dinner with friends.
    

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3

    The food is good. Our server was very pleasant but despite her telling us she would space the delivery of our courses, the mains came out while we still eating g our appetizers. We sent the mains back. The two managers who arrived in succession were grossly incompetent and quite annoyed that we didn’t want hot food, almost finished oysters and dirty plates on the table all at once. They may be used to working at home and shouldn’t be in the service business. If you want to enjoy your meal, stay away.
    

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    PalmDesertnomad

    Detroit

    322 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    322 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

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    The sunset dinners have increased in price by $2. It would be nice if now the restaurant increased the time for them to 5:30. The food and service were both outstanding.
    

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    LittleRedTT

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience. Terrific food and service. A great Mother’s Day dinner!
    

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    SharyC

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful night and our waitress Shannon was excellent. She made it fun Surf and turf was delicious as was the Caesar salad Fun cocktails and great wine list
    

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    IrinaT

    Palm Springs

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    The menu became very small, as well as portion sizes, and the prices doubled! I ordered surf and turf, my lobster was overdone, and very rubbery/chewy, so I gave it to my husband, my filet mignon supposed to be well done, but it was very pink inside, I couldn’t even eat it. Coffee came really cold that I couldn’t even drink it, I had to ask our server for a new cup of hot coffee. Our server was amazing though. I don’t think I will be back, well at least for a while, or recommend a weekly friends night out to this place. Used to be my favorite restaurant, that’s why I picked to go there for Mother’s Day with my family.
    

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    4merbeachbum

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If you enjoy martinis this is your place! Went for the calamari appetizer and the Chilean Sea Bass. Squid was done perfectly! Her fish was done well but the sauce was runny and soup like. Ice cream pie for dessert… perfect!
    

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    JOSEPHJ

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Enjoyed Mothers Day dinner, food and service excellent, will return
    

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    BryanB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great time! Met a couple from Colorado and had a great time! Food and service was amazing too!
    

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Showed up about 40 mins early, planned to just grab a drink but the woman at the hostess stand was very rude so we went next door to have one instead. We came back just before 7:30 to now be told they only have outdoors available but nobody bothered to ask us our preference originally. Luckily it was a nice night so we were ok with it. Overall the food was very good but like many places the service was not great. I can’t just blame the waiter as they were definitely over seating based on available staff. Waiter just seemed very rushed so when he did come see us it was short interactions straight to the point of do you want do order or do you want a drink, never asking how things were, do we need anything just felt rushed.
    

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    Canuck

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Great for hanging out with a casual dinner. Great service
    

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    NarvellaS

    Palm Springs

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Best mother's day dinner and excellent service .Thanks to our amazing waiter, I had so much fun and great food. We went to celebrate mother's day and they really made it special.
    

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was terrific! Started with the bacon wrapped dates, had a nice wedge salad and between my wife and I shared the sea bass, filet and lobster - all were amazing! Finished with the crème brûlée. Will definitely go back. Server was so friendly and other guests were great as well.
    

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    Cookie

    Salt Lake City

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    As we were being seated for our table, we were told that we had a two hour seating limit. Two of our party was parking. The waiter came up and we asked him to come back when our party was full. They arrived a few minutes later, but we didn’t see him for 20 more minutes. At this point we already knew what we wanted from the menu, though he only asked us if we were ready to order apps. While we were waiting for our food, we heard a different waiter for the table next to us telling them about a special. Our waiter never shared specials. Both courses of our food arrived after a wait as well. By the time we finished our entrees, they immediately brought out an ice cream cake for my dad’s birthday. They never asked if we wanted another dessert from the menu, and gave the check while we ate the one dessert. He asked quickly if we wanted any drinks before handing us the check. Good food. Not so good service.
    

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    JimW

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    We all enjoyed our dinner but were bothered by a very persistent fly. My friend had to be restrained from licking his plate after finishing his Seabass entree!
    

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    KarenW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We look forward every Mother’s Day weekend coming to Pacifica! Delicious as always.
    

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    Lisao

    Orange County

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We celebrate our family fun times at Pacifica ... the food is consistently excellent -- service is always top notch and the Halibut and Sea Bass are family favs ... however I always always always order the Melania Salad ... cuz I love it!
    

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34. HH

    HughH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    Scallops were burnt and too salty; sea Bass was delicious
    

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    STEPHANIEG

    Palm Springs

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Beautiful ambiance. Sat outside, but indoors is very nice too. Food was excellent. We had the octopus and I was a little skeptical, but it was delicious!!
    

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    JohnR

    Los Angeles

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Caesar salad came with no dressing, then had to hunt down the server (never did find him) to get dressing. It was finally brought by someone else I flagged down. The salmon was good, but did not compare to other local restaurants. When it was time for the check, I had to go seeking the server again. Overall, not so good. Probably won't return. Too bad. Beautiful ambiance and nice views, but we came for a dining experience, not a game of hide and seek.
    

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    KathleenT

    Denver

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4

    Lovely venue with great potential. Had a reservation and was acknowledged shortly after arriving. Wait staff was exceptionally slow. She warmed up to us as the evening went along, and ultimately redeemed herself and the restaurant with a smile and an offer for a free dessert for my friends birthday. Would go there again and give it another try. I would not call the staff her friendly.
    

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    Tricianboothfor2

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love The Pacifica, have been going there for several years. Both host and waitresses are always friendly and welcoming. Service is outstanding and food always delicious. I like the fact that they still have sunset dinners as I enjoy eating an early dinner and also at a special discounted price.
    

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    Ralph

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing seafood dishes that r consistently delicious. Don’t miss an evening at Pacifica.
    

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    AnnJ

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3

    Horrible experience with table service. We were treated very disrespectful from the start of our evening … food wasn’t even worth the time nor the price…
    

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