Pacifica Del Mar

4.5

4896 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

22:00

Booked 38 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
Phone number
(858) 792-0476
Website
http://www.pacificadelmar.com/
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

Location
1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

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

Small Plates

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

Seafood

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

Vegetarian

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

Meat

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

Sides

all $12

CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$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 PUDDINGUS$10.00
served with vanilla bean ice cream ask your server for today's flavor
PACIFICA'S BURNT CREAMUS$9.00
the restaurant's original recipe...
DAILY SORBETUS$8.00
shortbread cookie
MOCHA SEMIFREDDOUS$10.00
dark chocolate custard | white chocolate-espresso mousse

What 4,896 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."

4,896 Reviews

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Wally VIP
San Diego15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
WE ALL LOVED WHAT WE ORDERED BUT WE WERE SURPRISED AND DISAPPOINTED TO SEE THAT THEY CHARGED $3.00 FOR GLUTEN FREE BREAD (BREAD CAME WITH THE ORDER OF AMERICAN BREAKFAST).
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Evan
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 6 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 on 6 March 2025
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 on 5 March 2025
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 22 February 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 16 February 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 19 February 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 16 February 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 16 February 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 16 February 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 15 February 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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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 4896 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

22:00

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

Additional information

Cross Street
15th Street
Area
Del Mar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30
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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pacificadelmar.com/
Phone number
(858) 792-0476
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

Pacifica Del Mar

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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STEAMED MUSSELS

BAJA SALAD

AHI SALAD

Chilled Seafood

LOCAL YELLOWTAIL CRUDOUS$20.00

LEMONGRASS POACHED SHRIMPUS$22.00

TUNA POKE NACHOSUS$23.00

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELLUS$24.00

Small Plates

WARM OLIVE SOURDOUGH 1/4 LOAFUS$3.00

MULLIGATAWNY SOUPUS$13.00

MIXED GREENS SALADUS$11.00

CAESAR SALADUS$11.00

BLUE LUMP CRAB CAKEUS$23.00

CRISPY CALAMARIUS$20.00

STEAMED MUSSELSUS$20.00

Seafood

SUGAR-SPICED SALMONUS$42.00

PAN ROASTED ALASKAN HALIBUTUS$47.00

SESAME CRUSTED AHIUS$42.00

CATCH OF THE DAYUS$40.00

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPSUS$42.00

GEMELLI PRAWN PASTAUS$36.00

SPANISH SEAFOOD STEWUS$36.00

Vegetarian

VEGETABLE THAI CURRYUS$28.00

Meat

BRAISED SHORT RIBSUS$43.00

AIRLINE CHICKEN BREASTUS$34.00

GRILLED 7OZ FILET MIGNONUS$53.00

STEAK FRITESUS$29.00

HALF POUND BURGERUS$25.00

Sides

CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$15.00

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

GARLIC SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI

SAUTÉED SAVOY SPINACH

CHINESE BEANS

Dessert

HOUSEMADE BREAD PUDDINGUS$10.00

PACIFICA'S BURNT CREAMUS$9.00

DAILY SORBETUS$8.00

MOCHA SEMIFREDDOUS$10.00

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