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Pacifica Seafood Restaurant, Palm Desert, CA

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

4.6
4.6
8004 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant serves the freshest seafood in the Desert. On a daily basis our seafood arrives from San Diego, delivered by the primary supplier of Pacifica Del Mar for the past 25 years. We strive daily to make Pacifica Seafood Restaurant your first choice for fine seafood dining.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 73 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 674-8666
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Luis Zamora
  • Private party facilities
    Pacifica Seafood Restaurant is the perfect place to host your party. We host a variety of parties and events, ranging from baby showers to business presentations, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, and wedding receptions.
  • Private party contact
    Tracy Sellin: (760) 674-8666
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    San Pablo
  • Parking details
    Two story parking facility available at the rear of restaurant, off of San Pablo. There is street parking also available on El Paseo.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8,004 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

8,004 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service Shannon was our server and did a great job of taking care of us Our meal was very good and up to your standards

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  2. Unforgettable

    Los Angeles

    270 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    270 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant with great service, fresh fish and a lovely outdoor setting. Good for special occaissions and keeping Mother-in-Law's happy.

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  3. NancyB

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was very good. Parking was easy too. Highly recommend Pacifica

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  4. Lynn

    Palm Springs

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Tasteful dishes attractively served. Prompt, friendly servers. Hostess very accommodating as we celebrated birthday in our group.

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  5. lmcbain

    Vancouver

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Roxanne took great care of us on Saturday night, we have been before and have always enjoyed Pacifica. The food was excellent, the experience was very nice and the service, top flight.

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  6. StarletteA

    Orange County

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a large party of eight. It was all of our first experience. We had a wonderful time and the food was excellent!! Pacifica came highly recommended from a long-time resident. We were seated outside, and it was a beautiful desert night for that. (We were given a choice-inside/outside.) I don’t know what the noise level usually is there, but we were a lively, loud group. I don’t believe anyone complained about us. It was a great time had by all. We will return.

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  7. Howard

    Portland

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from Janette! The Chilean Sea Bass was amazing! Really enjoyed the Clam Chowder as well.

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  8. DanielF

    Palm Springs

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Extremely satisfied with with the drinks we ordered and the service provided by Sam, in a great setting.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Sadly disappointed in both the food and service this time. This was my third time and the food was just okay and the service was deplorable.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful….great food and hospitality! Most definitely a go-to restaurant in the desert!

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  11. Alee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered off the sunset menu and were not disappointed. We recommend the boneless beef ribs and the vegetarian auto dish.

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  12. AngelaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Food, ambiance and service. I would recommend Pacifica.

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  13. ClarkeS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    we ordered 2 of the swordfish 7oz plates, a halforder of the Chilean seabass, and a half order of lobster. the swordfish and seabass were delicious but very small portions. the swordfish was more like 3oz. and my wifes sea bass was like 2 bites. the lobster was very small and not done well. This is not what we're used to at Pacifica and was honestly a little embarrassing with our out of town guests. Our server Shannon was very good.

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  14. Bebsy

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, great service, I would go back with friends and family

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  15. Karen

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am a regular at Pacifica. I am never disappointed. I have already booked again as I have a guest visiting.

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  16. JohnP

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, and experience as always! A must-try when I’m the Palm Springs/Palm Desert area.

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  17. PeterB

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Minor problem in that we were given a small table. Enjoyed the meal. Very pleased that a member of staff chased us down when I left my cell phone on the table and had exited the restaurant!

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  18. blueingreen

    Palm Springs

    142 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    142 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good!!! We always love coming here. Everything is delicious and the service is fantastic. We especially loved the oysters, the mussels and the salmon. Can’t wait to go back!

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  19. MichelleC

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Leaking roof, inattentive service, bland food, overpriced.

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  20. Moonie

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    I think our expectations were too high. This is mediocre seafood. I suggest the one go to Rock n Fish in Manhattan Beach to have great seafood dishes. Service was great, everyone very friendly.

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  21. EpocaBK

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    whenever I visits to palm spring area, I stop by here to enjoy seafoods. Foods are always fresh.

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  22. GourmetDiva

    Palm Springs

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our dinner was outstanding. The service was excellent, and the cuisine was superb. Pacifica is a great dining option after a day of shopping on El Paseo.

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  23. RickI

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The birthday treat was also good..................

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  24. Bobblake1

    Palm Springs

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    I have been going to Pacifica for over 15 years. Last night the service was horrible. The service was slow. My wife & I was very hungry. We literally sit for 10 minutes before anyone came to service our table. No eye contact when they came. I waited for service & had to flag down a young man cleaning the tables to just get someone to help us. By the time my food came, I had lost my appetite. Had them to pack my seafood Louie salad to go. The restaurant was not busy. I told my wife the food wasn't important because it was date night. To many good restaurants in the valley to deal with this. I would have had a better experience at Fishermen's Grill for far less the cost. With no expectations of service

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  25. DanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Ramon was amazing! Ask for him to serve you!

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  26. CarolC

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pacifica is a wonderful restaurant and never fails....I have dined there for a number of years and is one I always return to.

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  27. GeraldH

    Las Vegas

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice meal in the off season. The food at Pacifica is delicious year round. Fresh seafood in the desert is wonderful, especially now.

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  28. Sandy

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our 47th anniversary a little before. We had not celebrated yet, but we did that evening. Nice surprise dessert.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The service was great and the was served hot with a lot of taste The restaurant was nice and quiet

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  30. SherryG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    enjoyed setting and food excellent; small sizes a great value and plenty to eat

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Mediocre food. Not very flavorful. Staff very pleasant and friendly.

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  32. NancyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wanted to go here. The food and service was great. Had a wonderful time. Definitely will go back.

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  33. Speed

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I will go back and try other offerings from the menu.

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  34. tavhb

    Palm Springs

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Dinner was really pretty good. 2 of us ordered off the Prix fixe menu- & we both felt the food was tasty & the price fair. My husband ordered the ribeye off the menu, it was way over cooked (he orders medium rare) & this was medium well. The server - Sam - was quick to take it back & the manager brought a new perfectly cooked steak. Tuesday is 50% off bottles of wine - what a treat - we didn’t know this happens every Tuesday. Give it a try!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything was great except the cost of dining has gone up so much By far though wonderful customer service which is lacking these days

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  36. SteveH

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Delicious food; however, the staff seemed hurried and a bit brusque, impacting the overall experience. The restaurant gives off a chain-like vibe and the service felt impersonal.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our dinner and really appreciated the half portions on the menu for us older folks who don’t eat a big meal any longer. Wish more restaurants did that.

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  38. Jude

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely scrumptious. One of us got the prix fixe and it was quite reasonable as well as yummy. And the very extensive wine list was half-off bottles the night we were there. What could be better?

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  39. couldHaveBeenGreat

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visted before but we're AGAIN pleasantly surprised with their constant prompt service and outstanding quality of their food no matter how busy they are! We always try to have something different because the quality is so good. Two ordered off the sunset menu; short ribs and a Scottish dinner, other two order the lobster and salmon. The quality never disappoints! The lobster portion typically is small at other restaurants, but so surprised to see such a generous portion for a 7oz order. Everything was very tasty and served with great sides.

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  40. Maddie

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food and wait service only down side is noise level.

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Pacifica Seafood Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 8004 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 73 times today
Google Map for Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

73505 El Paseo, Suite F-2608, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    San Pablo
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 3:30 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Two story parking facility available at the rear of restaurant, off of San Pablo. There is street parking also available on El Paseo.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Zamora
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 674-8666
  • Private party facilities
    Pacifica Seafood Restaurant is the perfect place to host your party. We host a variety of parties and events, ranging from baby showers to business presentations, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, and wedding receptions.
  • Private party contact
    Tracy Sellin: (760) 674-8666
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