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Pacifica Seafood Restaurant, Palm Desert, CA

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant

4.6
4.6
8139 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 58 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8,139 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

8,138 Reviews
  1. SusanR

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was delicous! Our server, Kealy was attentive, pleasant and professional. I would ask for her again. Dave and Greg always do a wonderful job making sure the restaurant runs smoothly. A great experience!

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  2. DeborahD

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place for locals and a great place to bring out of towers

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Rooftop atmosphere was romantic.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went early for the sunset menu. Incredible value. Excellent food quality. Great service.

    Pacifica Seafood RestaurantResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for dining with us. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience at Pacifica Seafood Restaurant and are looking forward to hosting you again!

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  5. cindyzee

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed early bird specials! Sam was our outstanding waiter. Everything was wonderful! Highly recommend! Especially appreciate the fine training of the staff who served and cleared! I can't stand when wait staff clear plates while others at table are still eating.

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  6. NinaL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was delicious! Scallops, sea bass, ribeye were amazing. Service was a little distracted. We would definitely drive an hour and half to eat here again!

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  7. LynnC

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pacifica exceeded our expectations. Our server, Winston, was excellent - attentive, helpful, and super-courteous. The food was exceptional - the chowder was a great starter, and the Chilean Sea Bass was perfectly seasoned and prepared. A wonderful experience overall - recommend for a special dinner out.

    Pacifica Seafood RestaurantResponded 2 days ago

    We are so pleased to hear you had an exceptional dining experience with us. This is what we strive for, so thank you for leaving your feedback. We look forward to hosting you again!

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  8. Rafjack

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Arrived 45 minutes early and host graciously accommodated us. Appetizers were great, main courses were nice, but not exceptional. Service was fine.

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  9. LynnK

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding .. atmosphere was wonderful. Service was great. I would recommend Pacifica to any of my friends or family.

    Pacifica Seafood RestaurantResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for spending you evening with us! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience, and we look forward to hosting you and your loved ones in the future.

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  10. KelsiT

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and excellent service. The view was also very pretty

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  11. LaurenW

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    I asked for hot tea with cream and sugar, she asked if Earl Grey is OK, I said I prefer not, rather just a black tea. She brought me Earl Grey tea but no cream sugar or even a spoon. As the water sat cooling I asked nicely for cream and sugar again, she brought cream but I had to remind her for the sugar. That never arrived so I went in to get it myself. It may sound harsh but as a former server myself, listening is a necessary skill to provide a good experience. I'd eat there again as the food was good, the restaurant very clean and good location.

    Pacifica Seafood RestaurantResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for dining with us. We truly appreciate the opportunity to provide our brand of hospitality. I apologize for not living up to your expectations on this particular evening. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us provide the best possible service in the future.

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  12. NancyC

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was exceptional and especially enjoyed that some of the menu had small pate options.

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  13. Gammaglo

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The price of the usual meal we get at Pacifica tripled what we usually pay. The food is delicious but the price was outrageous!

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  14. DonnaD

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    We loved the service, salad, soup, bread and dessert, but the Thanksgiving Turkey too dry and salty. The stuffing was terrible and the mashed potatoes just ok. Cranberry sauce delicious. The ambiance as wonderful as always. We love this restaurant but their Thanksgiving meal was terrible.

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  15. THendricks

    Portland

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This was our second year dining on Thanksgiving day. This year was much more expensive and smaller portions. The service staff is great and the patio seating is nice, but we will try somewhere different next year. **UPDATE to my original review above...I received a very professional and courteous response to my review directly from the restaurant. I provided more details regarding our experience and was assured it would be relayed to the chefs, cooks and managers.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great sea Bass dish, attentive waitstaff, nice outdoor patio, expensive, as good as most on El Paseo, worth stopping in.

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  17. KerryS

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Hello We have been dining at Pacifica for several years, the food quality is very good, but, getting pricey in general for the dishes presented . I ordered a half portion of short ribs, very tender and good and my guest ordered the scallops, which she said were good as well. I had a glass of the Carmel Pinot noir , a new selection which was wonderful. My complaint with the table we were sitting at on the patio which was right by the door the servers use all nite going in and out. It creates a draft and makes it somewhat uncomfortable . We should have asked to move but it was busy. I had a Rez requesting the patio close to a heater. It’s really noisy with conversations and the area is carpeted so I don’t know what could help. Will we return, only if I have a craving for short ribs, half portion.

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  18. GigiM

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Not the experience I've come to know as a local. I don't know if it's the onslaught of the season and not enough staff, but the food was really a miss - from an undrinkable 'tart' cocktail, to grey, mushy asparagus, to a bland under seasoned fish and fennel as a vegetable, it was really not worth the money. Sorry Pacifica. You're going to have to re-up your food game to get our business back any time soon.

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  19. RickH

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Place was “buzzing “. Service was good for the number of patrons there.

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  20. JonF

    Portland

    171 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    171 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We ate at Pacifica last Thanksgiving, and had a very good meal . this year we felt that the food was only average/mediocre with overcooked mussels we sent back.… we were seated in the middle of a busy area of server traffic even though I requested a spot on the periphery. I think there are better options in Palm Springs and we probably won’t be back next year.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Must dine here every time I’m here in the desert. Love the staff, the ambiance, and everything on the menu - but the scallops appetizer are what I crave!!

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  22. Wonderful

    Los Angeles

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect evening at Pacifica! Service, value, and food quality were top notch.

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  23. Shannon133

    Portland

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We always have a great meal here, it’s our go to for our family gatherings.

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  24. RichardW

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I was hoping for a “crusted” halibut or something similar but it was not on the menu and they didn’t have the ingredients to make it. Settled on the sea bass and it was very good. The service was wonderful and we sat outside overlooking the street. Very comfortable. Very enjoyable experience. Also, the bar had my favorite vodka so that was also a plus. Will go back if nothing else but to enjoy the light fare in the bar.

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  25. wdls

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Nice ambiance. The restaurant was obviously understaffed and overworked. While our server tried, we had to wait endlessly for attention. Even the manager, thoughtfully so, had to serve, bus tables, including ours. Ordered fresh oysters (one cocktail fork for two people, same for table knife)and told were medium in size but were actually quite large and could not swallow whole. Not good. Food quality not like in the old days. Pricing on the high side but quite frankly it has half order options with a reduced price but with an up-charge kicker that I like because I hardly ever eat completely eat a full restaurant meal. It will be a while before I return.

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  26. LisaS

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints! I even got a piece of Mudpie with a candle for my birthday!

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  27. OlliS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great location. Good service and food. Would recommend this place

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  28. JoseA

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very happy that even though it started to rain, we were able to sit inside and have our desert there.

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  29. TinaS

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food we ordered was delicious. Salmon was yummy. Loved the sauce. Shrimp pasta enjoyed by all. Braised ribs were outstanding. Great flavor and well cooked. Blueberry lemon drop was a gigantic hit. So was the peachy Moscow mule. Wonderful experience.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food and service !!! Really enjoyed our evening Great staff👍

    Pacifica Seafood RestaurantResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very lucky to have Winston on our team!

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  31. DinoC

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Staff was very accommodating.

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  32. EmilyS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pacifica is my favorite place to go in the valley. Food quality is top notch and always consistently great. Never had a bad experience there in over 20 years.

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  33. Jill

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was divine and Jeannette our server was a jewel. So attentive and fun! She knew the menu front to back. Great restaurant as is their sister restaurant The Cliffhouse in La Quinta. It was my husband's birthday too so a special evening. Thank you, Jeannette!

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  34. FAITHM

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    This was my second visit and I was disappointed about the menu & wine list changes. Even the meal I re-ordered was not as good as before. (New chef) I probably won't return.

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  35. CindyR

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There were 5 of us and we all just loved our dinners!!!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good, we especially liked the small plate options along with the early dining price reductions. The offerings are diverse yet a limited menu that actually makes it easier to decide and something other restaurants should take note of. You can't have 50+ dinner options without suffering somewhere, Pacifica does it right.

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  37. GregB

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Early bird dinner offers are a nice value. Excellent cocktail varieties

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  38. ChristineA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Nice ambiance, food is OK. It used to be better. We were outside, and I requested heat twice and then gave up. I was cold by the end of the evening. We’ve been several times, and this was more average than the others. The service felt rushed.

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  39. CarrieM

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Really nice. We had half menu options but the presentation lacked. Great server. Super nice and knowledgeable.

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  40. Dick

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Good food but not on a par with the desert's best.

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FAQs

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 8139 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 58 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, 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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