Pacifica Del Mar

4.5

4895 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
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.

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Location
1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone number
(858) 792-0476
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Three levels of parking available underneath the restaurant with optional valet.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Idso

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Popular dishes

LOCAL YELLOWTAIL CRUDO$20.00
aguachile salsa | pickled red onions | avocado | tortilla disks | chilli oil
LEMONGRASS POACHED SHRIMP$22.00
jumbo shrimp | lemon oil | cocktail sauce
TUNA POKE NACHOS$23.00
serrano peppers | avocado | spicy mayo mango | wanton chips
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL$24.00
cucumber champagne mignonette | cocktail sauce

Small Plates

WARM OLIVE SOURDOUGH 1/4 LOAF$3.00
sea salt butter
MULLIGATAWNY SOUP$13.00
curry | chicken | carrots | celery | onions wild rice
MIXED GREENS SALAD$11.00
dried cranberries | walnuts | blue cheese | cider-mustard vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD$11.00
baby lettuces | ciabatta crisp | shaved parmesan classic dressing
BLUE LUMP CRAB CAKE$23.00
creamed corn | apple mustard slaw salad
CRISPY CALAMARI$20.00
cherry peppers | red pepper aioli | dill yogurt dipping sauce
STEAMED MUSSELS$20.00
thai red curry coconut broth | cilantro | basil

Seafood

SUGAR-SPICED SALMON$42.00
chinese beans, garlic mashed potatoes mustard sauce
PAN ROASTED ALASKAN HALIBUT$47.00
soy glaze | sticky rice, green curry-coconut sauce, bok choy
SESAME CRUSTED AHI$42.00
glazed carrots | sushi rice cake ginger-soy butter, shiitake
CATCH OF THE DAY$40.00
parmesan and panko crusted | basil-spinach-mushroom risotto
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS$42.00
roasted fall vetetables | butternut squash puree | mascarpone polenta | pepita pomegranate gremolata
GEMELLI PRAWN PASTA$36.00
sambuca fennel cream | guanciale | cherry tomatoes | broccolini | parmesan cheese
SPANISH SEAFOOD STEW$36.00
clams | mussels | shrimp | white fish | piquillo-saffron broth | white beans | spanish chorizo | french bread

Vegetarian

VEGETABLE THAI CURRY$28.00
assorted vegetables | sticky rice | green coconut-curry sauce

Meat

BRAISED SHORT RIBS$43.00
brown butter parsnip puree | garlic spinach | mushroom demi | crispy shallot rings
AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST$34.00
mozzarella stuffed-prosciutto wrapped airline chicken breast | pesto mashed potatoes | charred heirloom tomato
GRILLED 7OZ FILET MIGNON$53.00
potato and smoked gouda croquette | charred persimmon | broccolini | port wine sauce
STEAK FRITES$29.00
asian marinated flat iron | french fries | sesame cilantro chimichurri | citrus salad | miso aioli
HALF POUND BURGER$25.00
2 special blend patties | american cheese

Sides

all $12

CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS$15.00
truffle honey | feta cheese
ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
GARLIC SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI
SAUTÉED SAVOY SPINACH
garlic, toasted sesame
CHINESE BEANS
black bean sauce

Dessert

HOUSEMADE BREAD PUDDING$10.00
served with vanilla bean ice cream ask your server for today's flavor
PACIFICA'S BURNT CREAM$9.00
the restaurant's original recipe...
DAILY SORBET$8.00
shortbread cookie
MOCHA SEMIFREDDO$10.00
dark chocolate custard | white chocolate-espresso mousse

What 4,895 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pacifica Del Mar offers a delightful dining experience with "stunning ocean views" and "consistently great service." Guests rave about the "fabulous food," especially the seafood dishes like halibut and ahi tuna. The atmosphere is ideal for special occasions, making it a "must visit" spot in San Diego. Some diners noted occasional service and portion inconsistencies, but the overall experience remains "exceptional."

4,895 Reviews

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Evan
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic establishment ran by a very professional staff with excellent tasty food! My only suggestion would be for them to increase their beer menu variety. The mixed drinks and martinis or spectacular!
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andyw VIP
San Diego19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pacifica Delmar is one of my fav restaurants for over 30 years. The preparation of their fish dishes is a like anywhere else. Fresh, flavorful and absolutely unique. Great ambience, location and value
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Michael
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely spot for lunch in the Del Mar Plaza. Excellent food and drinks, and a great venue to catch up with old friends.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles32 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food has stayed excellent for several decades, as has the service. Beautiful view for lunch with good friends and loved ones.
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Art
Denver25 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent from the view, to the food, to the service.
Pacifica Del MarResponded on February 19, 2025
Thank you for your review! We really appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon.
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Theresa
Louisville27 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Bar service and drinks were great while waiting for table. Patio was SUPER loud. Halibut was hard and dry, didn't finish it. Filet was good. Broccolini and other side were cold, didn't finish. Super cold on the inside like leftovers that had been heated up, but not all the way through. Salads weren't edible, 1 bite! Had to request steak knife, and water every time. NOBODY ever asked how our meal was, or I would have said this there! $250 I felt wasted! Very disappointing.
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bruce
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Disappointed that there was a limited menu for valentines weekend. Should have been noted on open table.
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Lawrence
San Diego14 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The setting was nice. Overall food was just mediocre. Appetizers, calamari was good and ahi nachos were ok. Biggest disappointment was with order. One guest ordered halibut. He got the catch of the day. Server admitted to the mistake. Server offered to replace the meal but we did not want to see food go to waste so he kept the wrong meal. The server did not order to take the meal off the check or could have offered something for making the mistake.
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Couper
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was amazing everything had an awesome flavor profile
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Jo VIP
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pacifica never disappoints. Delicious food, fantastic service, great ambience and view. I’m a vegetarian and even though Pacifica seems to focus on seafood, their vegetarian options have been creative and delicious every time. Extensive wine selection too, with half-price bottles on Thursdays, it’s a great value.
Pacifica Del MarResponded on February 19, 2025
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it! We are so glad you enjoy dining with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
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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 4.5 stars by 4895 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

Additional information

Phone number
(858) 792-0476
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Three levels of parking available underneath the restaurant with optional valet.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Idso

Pacifica Del Mar

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

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STEAMED MUSSELS

BAJA SALAD

AHI SALAD

Chilled Seafood

LOCAL YELLOWTAIL CRUDO$20.00

LEMONGRASS POACHED SHRIMP$22.00

TUNA POKE NACHOS$23.00

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL$24.00

Small Plates

WARM OLIVE SOURDOUGH 1/4 LOAF$3.00

MULLIGATAWNY SOUP$13.00

MIXED GREENS SALAD$11.00

CAESAR SALAD$11.00

BLUE LUMP CRAB CAKE$23.00

CRISPY CALAMARI$20.00

STEAMED MUSSELS$20.00

Seafood

SUGAR-SPICED SALMON$42.00

PAN ROASTED ALASKAN HALIBUT$47.00

SESAME CRUSTED AHI$42.00

CATCH OF THE DAY$40.00

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS$42.00

GEMELLI PRAWN PASTA$36.00

SPANISH SEAFOOD STEW$36.00

Vegetarian

VEGETABLE THAI CURRY$28.00

Meat

BRAISED SHORT RIBS$43.00

AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST$34.00

GRILLED 7OZ FILET MIGNON$53.00

STEAK FRITES$29.00

HALF POUND BURGER$25.00

Sides

CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS$15.00

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

GARLIC SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI

SAUTÉED SAVOY SPINACH

CHINESE BEANS

Dessert

HOUSEMADE BREAD PUDDING$10.00

PACIFICA'S BURNT CREAM$9.00

DAILY SORBET$8.00

MOCHA SEMIFREDDO$10.00

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