Pacifica Del Mar Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Pacifica Del Mar, a renowned restaurant in Del Mar, CA, specializing in New American cuisine with a focus on seafood. From chilled seafood options like local yellowtail crudo to small plates like blue lump crab cake, the menu offers a variety of dishes to satisfy every palate. Seafood lovers can indulge in dishes like sesame crusted ahi and pan-roasted Alaskan halibut, while those craving lighter options can enjoy items like mixed greens salad. The restaurant also offers a range of amenities such as outdoor seating, full bar, and happy hour specials. With stunning ocean views and excellent customer service, Pacifica Del Mar is the perfect spot for a memorable dining experience.
Chilled Seafood
LOCAL YELLOWTAIL CRUDO
aguachile salsa | pickled red onions | avocado | tortilla disks | chilli oil
LEMONGRASS POACHED SHRIMP
5 jumbo shrimp | lemon oil | cocktail sauce
TUNA POKE NACHOS
serrano peppers | avocado | spicy mayo mango | wanton chips
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
cucumber champagne mignonette | cocktail sauce
WARM OLIVE SOURDOUGH 1/4 LOAF
sea salt butter
MULLIGATAWNY SOUP
curry | chicken | carrots | celery | onions wild rice
MIXED GREENS SALAD
dried cranberries | walnuts | blue cheese | cider-mustard vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD
baby lettuces | ciabatta crisp | shaved parmesan classic dressing
BLUE LUMP CRAB CAKE
remoulade | seasonal vegetable salad | yuzu vinaigrette
CRISPY CALAMARI
cherry peppers | red pepper aioli vietnamese dipping sauce
STEAMED MUSSELS
thai red curry coconut broth | cilantro | basil
Small Plates
Seafood
SUGAR-SPICED SALMON
chinese beans, garlic mashed potatoes mustard sauce
PAN ROASTED ALASKAN HALIBUT
soy glaze | sticky rice, green curry-coconut sauce, bok choy
SESAME CRUSTED AHI
glazed carrots | sushi rice cake ginger-soy butter, shiitake
CATCH OF THE DAY
parmesan and panko crusted | mushroom risotto pea puree | pickled mushrooms
SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS
lemon thyme veloute | summer sqash
VEGAN BEET FILET
roasted cauliflower blossom | cauliflower puree | vegan bordelaise
Vegetarian
Meat
BRAISED SHORT RIBS
mashed potatoes | carrots | peas | fried shallots cherry tomatoes | bordelaise
ROASTED HALF CHICKEN
lemon pepper cream | fingerling potatoes | asparagus
GRILLED 7OZ FILET MIGNON
sunchoke puree | roasted fingerling potatoes | broccolini | pink peppercorn chimichurri
ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
GARLIC SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI
SAUTÉED SAVOY SPINACH
garlic, toasted sesame
CHINESE BEANS
black bean sauce
CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS
truffle honey | feta cheese
Sides
Dessert
HOUSEMADE BREAD PUDDING
served with vanilla bean ice cream ask your server for today's flavor
PACIFICA'S BURNT CREAM
the restaurant's original recipe...
Strawberry Shortcake
whipped cream | fresh berries
DAILY SORBET
shortbread cookie
MOCHA SEMIFREDDO
dark chocolate custard | white chocolate-espresso mousse