Pacific Catch - La Jolla

Pacific Catch - La Jolla reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Israel VIP

   Los Angeles16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time here, amazing food and service! We can’t wait to come back to try all the other options
   

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   patricia

   Portland8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of our favorite restaurants, dog friendly. Food is always amazing!
   

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   Jake VIP

   San Diego25 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall a pleasant decor. Requested a booth for 3 but got a half of a booth (cushioned seats on one side, chairs on the other). My wife asked to taste a zin, but after bringing the taste, waiter didn’t come back until after food was delivered and half done, so never got the wine. The salmon bowl was ordered by both myself and my wife, was heavy on the cauliflower, rice and avocado, but the salmon filet was quite thin and small, which is not what we expected at a fish specialty restaurant. Our friend did get a nice comped dessert for his birthday. Suggest redesign the salmon bowl to include a more substantial serving of salmon.
   

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   Roberta

   San Francisco9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   2nd visit in 2 weeks to Pacific Catch. This time I took advantage of Happy Hour. My 2 other guests enjoyed the Teri Chicken Bowl and the Salmon Sandwich. I look forward to PC again in my home area.
   

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   Susanna VIP

   Washington DC4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great location, wonderful service with a very attentive service staff. Food is OK.
   

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   Judy

   San Diego7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this Asian fusion place. My favorite dish is the Korean BBQ steak with kimchi fried rice, and brussel sprouts.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I typically don’t leave negative reviews, but I want to share our experience in hopes that it helps others avoid a similar disappointment. My husband and I were excited to try a new restaurant for date night, especially in an upscale location like UTC. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to our expectations. While our server did her best, she was juggling too many tables, which greatly affected the service. The food was pretty good, once we finally got our cutlery (we had to ask twice) AFTER our food was sitting in front of us! I won’t go into too much detail, but the bathrooms were so neglected! It was gross! We weren’t the only ones disappointed. We could overhear other patrons expressing frustration, including a gentleman next to us who asked for ketchup, only to be told by the server that he “would check and see if he could find any, as they were running low.” Overall, while the food had potential, the service and cleanliness left much to be desired. Unfortunately, I can’t recommend this place based on our experience.
   

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   Sean VIP

   New Jersey2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Pacific Catch offers a fantastic mix of fresh seafood, flavorful dishes, and a laid-back yet stylish atmosphere. The menu has a great variety, from poke bowls to grilled fish, all with bold, well-balanced flavors. Hannah was one of the most professional and knowledgeable waitresses I have ever had. She was tremendous! I tried the poke bowl and it was delicious—fresh, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. The drinks were also on point, with a nice selection of craft cocktails and sake. Service was friendly and attentive, though the restaurant was a bit busy, so there was a slight wait for our food. Still, the overall experience was excellent, and I’d definitely come back. Perfect spot for a casual yet high-quality seafood meal! Would definitely recommend for seafood lovers or anyone looking for a great dining experience.
   

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   Linda

   San Diego6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Visited for lunch on a Saturday. The food was excellent and service exceptional. Would go again
   

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    Daniel

    Los Angeles79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We love Pacific Catch. Great food & drinks. Fun to sit @ bar with awesome bartenders. Comfortable seating inside & patio. Always great service and consistently great service. Affordable, casual but quality & stylish. Give them a try.
    

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