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Pacific Catch Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Pacific Catch Palo Alto

4.6
4.6
464 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Healthy
Pacific Catch is a WestCoast Fish House dedicated to delivering high quality sustainable seafood with a unique perspective. From the day we opened we've been mindful about where our ingredients come from and how to bring to life the vibrant flavors and feeling of the Pacific. It's our commitment to our guests to keep things interesting, innovative, wholesome and thoughtfully sourced. That's why we've formalized our relationship with the Monterey Bay Seafood Aquarium's Seafood Watch, James Beard Foundation's Smart Catch and the Surfrider Foundation by becoming a partner and bringing on a director of sustainability to help steward these efforts. We will be following the most stringent protocols on cleaning, sanitization, social distancing, and protections for employee health including temperature taking and the use of protective masks and gloves.

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What 464 people are saying

Pacific Catch Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pacific Catch Palo Alto offers a delightful array of fresh and flavorful dishes, with standout options like fish tacos and poke bowls. The atmosphere is inviting, particularly the outdoor seating, which is "airy, light and inviting." Service is generally "attentive and friendly" with occasional highlights from standout servers. The restaurant is "a favorite spot" for many, but some inconsistencies in service and seating arrangements are noted. Overall, it remains a popular choice for a satisfying dining experience.

464 Reviews
  1. Jean VIP

    Tahoe5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was for another birthday lunch. We love this restaurant and have introduced many friends to it. This friend chose it for her birthday lunch even though we go there all the time. We all had our favorite entrees and loved the complimentary birthday brownie sundae. The food is very predictable and good.

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  2. Arienaj VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love this place. I have always ordered to go, and I have finally decided to sit down and eat there and it was even better. I cannot wait to go back.

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  3. Lloyd VIP

    San Francisco57 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife had the lobster role and said it was very good. I had soup with Udon noodles and clams. The clams were fresh but I thought the broth was weak and I needed some soy sauce, which I didn’t get. Said birthday special occasion on the reservation and we got no acknowledgement.

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  4. Angela VIP

    San Francisco135 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in a nice quiet booth far from the entrance on a cool night. The Poke Bowl was delicious with great Ahi Tuna and as usual the food was good and very much enjoyed by our house guest who had the Choose Your Fish and 2 Sides option. The chowder was enjoyed by my husband. There's plenty of choice and the service is quite quick and friendly. If you want a more ventilated space you can ask for the outdoor dining option which has plenty of room.

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  5. Susan VIP

    San Francisco94 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good Our server was friendly However the person bringing our food did not smile or be friendly Most of the servers are friendly

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  6. Denise VIP

    San Francisco59 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice expansion of the menu and always great portions! We enjoyed our meal very much.

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  7. Martin

    Sacramento5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Varied seafood menu, all 3 very different entrees were fresh, flavorful and delicious . Nice indoor and outdoor dining experience. Will return.

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  8. Suman VIP

    Hawaii6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cocktail came out at room temperature when it needed to be chilled. Food came out at room temperature not even lukewarm. After a trip back to the kitchen Brussels sprouts came out all charred and barely edible. At this point pretty much gave up on them. The experience was very different from the Pacific Eats at Mountain View and not in a good way. These guys need to get their act together if they have any desire to stick around. Would not be coming back.

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  9. Erin

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super delicious food and prompt service. I would definitely recommend.

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  10. Roshan VIP

    San Francisco42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pacific Catch offers a great dining experience with fresh seafood and excellent service. The Brussels sprouts were crispy and flavorful, the miso cod was perfectly cooked with a rich, savory glaze, and the fish tacos had a great balance of texture and taste. The old fashioned was well-made, adding to the enjoyable meal. Our server, Victor, was attentive and friendly, ensuring a smooth and pleasant experience. Overall, a solid spot for seafood lovers—just shy of five stars, but definitely worth a visit!

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Pacific Catch Palo Alto is rated 4.6 stars by 464 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
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711 Stanford Shopping Ctr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1407

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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