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Pacifica Del Mar, Del Mar, CA

Pacifica Del Mar

4.6 (4923)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Perched atop the Del Mar Plaza in the heart of the Village, Pacifica Del Mar has remained a local gem for years as one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after places to dine, wine and gather with friends and family. Their menu showcases casual and inspired fare - like fresh seafood, steak and pasta - complimented by an award-winning wine list and creative cocktails.

Whether you choose to dine on their cozy ocean view patio, or join them in our vibrant dining room or bar, their warm service and great food and drink will provide a memorable dining experience.

We look forward to seeing you at Pacifica Del Mar. Please note that in an effort to give our staff enough time to turn over and sanitize tables between diners, reservations will be limited to an hour and a half for parties of 4 or less, and 2 hours for parties 5+. We thank you for understanding and helping us keep things safe for you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Idso
  • Catering
    Pacifica Del Mar is able to bring its award winning cuisine to you. We can create a special menu for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Pacifica Del Mar has five unique spaces available for private parties. Our restaurant has a beautiful ocean view, fine dining atmosphere, and can accommodate from 12 to 200 for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Private party contact
    Jay Oconnel: (858) 792-0476
  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • Cross street
    15th Street
  • Parking details
    Three levels of parking available underneath the restaurant with optional valet.
  • Public transit
    Across the street on Camino Del Mar
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,923 people are saying

Pacifica Del Mar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pacifica Del Mar offers "outstanding food and service" with a "fantastic view" and "great ambience." Patrons enjoy a "wonderful dining experience," praising the attentive staff and extensive wine selection. While some dishes are occasionally inconsistent, the restaurant remains a favorite for "exceptional" seafood and beautiful ocean views, especially during sunset.
4,923 Reviews
  1. Jim VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Window table to see the sunset, great service, excellent food and value. Highly recommend!

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  2. Liya

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal at the restaurant was amazing—very tasty, with fresh and unexpected flavors that truly surprised us. The new chef made incredible changes to the menu, and it really showed in every dish. We enjoyed several cocktails; my favorite was the French Kiss. For appetizers, we had oysters and tuna crudo. For the main courses, my husband ordered a unique meat steak with an unbelievably delicious sauce we had never tried before. I had seared tuna, served with a crunchy brick of rice and an outstanding shiitake sauce. The beautiful atmosphere of the restaurant, the stunning sunset, and the excellent service made our evening unforgettable. We even ordered a steak main dish to-go for our son, who thoroughly enjoyed it once we got home. Thank you very much to Chef Chris Idso and the entire team who served us on the evening of 04/26. It was a wonderful experience!

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  3. Vicente

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food , Service and Ambience was excellent. I will be going back.

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  4. Dennis

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food quality seems inconsistent, we were at the restaurant 2 week ago and the food was exceptional that is why we came back, but today the calamari seem to be soggy looks like it has been make for a while and the salmon is very salty and over cooked.

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  5. Elaine VIP

    Orange County57 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. The fish tacos were terrible...very cold, too much sauce, barely any fish and no flavor.

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  6. Alan VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant. The view, the food and the service were all exemplary. Highly, highly recommended.

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  7. Jeff VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Excellent service. Attentive and friendly staff made it a special day.

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  8. Dr. Thomas VIP

    San Diego45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place for a relaxing brunch with a fantastic view, the best food, great service, great prices, and an extensive wine list.

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  9. Susan VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food and the setting is wonderful. There are many choices of excellent food and the salmon is always prepared perfectly.

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  10. pamela

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a pleasure to dine at Pacifica, my favorite restaurant. They have great food and good specials. We took a friend for her birthday and she was totally impressed. They brought out a crème brûlée with a candle for her and we all three enjoyed eating that one beautiful dessert

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FAQs

Pacifica Del Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 792-0476.

Pacifica Del Mar is rated 4.6 stars by 4923 OpenTable diners.

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

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1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

Additional information

  • Cross street
    15th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Three levels of parking available underneath the restaurant with optional valet.
  • Public transit
    Across the street on Camino Del Mar
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Idso
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Pacifica Del Mar is able to bring its award winning cuisine to you. We can create a special menu for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Pacifica Del Mar has five unique spaces available for private parties. Our restaurant has a beautiful ocean view, fine dining atmosphere, and can accommodate from 12 to 200 for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Private party contact
    Jay Oconnel: (858) 792-0476
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