Wow, what a great place in Del Mar! Made a last minute reservation on a Monday, and got in just fine. The view from the deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean is just incredible. But, if you don't want to be in the full sun, they have inside dining as well, still with nice views. My wife and I tried the halibut, the clam chowder, and the shrimp appetizer, all of which were just outstanding! And, I gotta give a huge shout out to our server, a guy named Coop, who did a great job and was fun the whole evening. I wished I could give this more than 5 stars!

Pacifica has been around for a long time and it's because they know how to make good seafood. I really enjoyed the halibut and the crudo, and their other non-seafood dishes were good too like the spinach salad and their Pacifica Burned Cream dessert (this one is a MUST TRY!). Their cocktails are okay. Service is great, they're very accommodating and provide excellent recommendations. Plus the view is beautiful, great for a date night! Parking is paid under the restaurant or free on the street.

Great restaurant option right in the middle of a charming shopping area in Del Mar. Tables extend out to a patio with ocean views. We had a very nice lunch with some decent food. What we ate: - TUNA POKE NACHOS (4.25/5): Really tasty dish. All the toppings were fresh and worked well together. Be careful of the hot red peppers. They pack a punch! - CRISPY CALAMARI (4/5): Nice and fresh calamari. Batter was fairly light. Dipping sauces were flavorful. - sourdough bread (4/5) Service was friendly and attentive. Promptly served us food and was very helpful.

Pacifica has been a staple in the Del Mar community for over 30 years. Here you'll find the perfect combination of laid back vibes and pure elegance. Pacifica specializes in a variety of delicious dishes including fresh seafood, steak and pasta. If the food wasn't enough to convince you to try this gem, the view is literally next level with stunning views of the pacific coastline. Also, the service was 10/10! Check it out on your next venture to Del Mar. What we ordered: TOMATO GAZPACHO garlic brioche crouton, evoo, basil BLUE LUMP CRAB CAKES romesco sauce, lime vinaigrette, arugula SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS lemon thyme velouté, summer succotash AHI TUNA glazed carrots, sushi rice cake, ginger-soy-shiitake butter MOCHA SEMIFREDDO dark chocolate gluten free cake, white chocolate espresso mousse, hard chocolate shell OLD FASHIONED ESPRESSO MARTINI Elyx Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso

Sending my highest compliments to the chef for the fantastic halibut and salmon dishes. While the bok choy was overcooked and soggy, the halibut, sticky rice, and curry sauce that they were served on top of were unbelievably delicious. The sourdough was fresh, perfectly crisp and crunchy crust with a soft and chewy center. I also loved the Mulligatawny soup, though I did find it a tad heavy on the salt and not super forward on the curry flavor. My one complaint was the excessively slow speed of service. It took us 1.5 hours to get our food, so not sure if they went out fishing before playing their dinner. It tasted fresh enough to be possible ;)