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Pacifica Del Mar

4.7 (5052)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

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Pacifica Del Mar

4.7
$31 to $50
Seafood
Del Mar

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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 Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:30 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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    chews_sandiego

    Date night perfection at @pacificadelmar Del Mar 🍷✨ From the butternut squash ravioli with poached lobster to the salmon over green beans, crispy calamari, and flavorful crab cakes—every bite was a win. Paired with a beautiful bottle of wine and finished strong with key lime pie and peanut butter pie 🤍 A must for a special night out. #PacificaDelMar #DateNightDining #SanDiegoEats #FineDiningSD #SeafoodLovers #FoodieDate #SDRestaurants #WineAndDine #DessertLovers #KeyLimePie #PeanutButterPie #ChewsSanDiego #chews_international #california #chews_california #sandiego #socal #chews_sandiego #venturefoodandtravel #instagood #love #teamhappyfoodies #photooftheday #bestofsandiego #sandiegofoodie #sandiegofoodblogger #sdfoodscene Please give me a follow @chews_sandiego for the best Eats and Drinks

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    jessonthewebb

    There is something timeless about a meal at @pacificadelmar. The menu leans into the best of California coastal cooking with impeccably fresh seafood, beautifully balanced flavors, and a wine list that keeps pace. Add in sweeping ocean views and you have a dining experience that lingers well beyond the last bite. 📍 Pacifica Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA #pacificadelmar #delmar #sandiegoeats #glutenfreesandiego #foodietravel

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    princesspurpley

    Fresh seafood with a view @pacificadelmar . . #fish #seafood #delmar #oysters #breadpudding #cremebrulee #caramelizedbanana #bread #freshbread #mojito #mocktail #catchoftheday #panko #risotto #halibut #curry #stickyrice #rice #swordfish #theview #beach

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    chews_sandiego

    ✨ Romantic Oceanfront Dining at Pacifica Del Mar ✨ Hi foodie family!!! Indulge in an unforgettable date night at @pacificadelmar @cityofdelmar where stunning ocean views meet exquisite flavors. Savor expertly crafted seafood, prime steaks, and decadent desserts. Relax as the sun sets over the Pacific, creating the perfect ambiance for a magical evening. Because every date night deserves a touch of coastal elegance. #PacificaDelMar #DateNightVibes #OceanfrontDining #SanDiegoEats #SunsetViews #RomanticDinner #california #chews_california #sandiego #socal #chews_sandiego #venturefoodandtravel #instagood #love #teamhappyfoodies #photooftheday #bestofsandiego #sandiegofoodie #sandiegofoodblogger #sdfoodscene #pacificadelmar #delmar #seafood Please give me a follow @chews_sandiego for the best Eats and Drinks

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    comedinewithchar

    @pacificadelmar -LOCAL YELLOWTAIL CRUDO aguachile salsa | pickled red onions | avocado | tortilla disks | chilli oil -MULLIGATAWNY SOUP curry | chicken | carrots | celery | onions wild rice -BRAISED SHORT RIBS mashed potatoes | carrots | peas | fried shallots cherry tomatoes | bordelaise -GRILLED 7OZ FILET MIGNON sunchoke puree | roasted fingerling potatoes | broccolini | pink peppercorn chimichurri -HOUSEMADE BREAD PUDDING served with vanilla bean ice cream -MOCHA SEMIFREDDO dark chocolate custard | white chocolate-espresso mousse -FRENCH KISS chambord, rum -CHOCOLATINI

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    natethefoodie

    Dining at @pacificadelmar was pure magic! 🌅 We enjoyed a cozy table with ocean views as the sun set—𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙠𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙡𝙮! This is the perfect spot to impress your special someone or to have a dining experience that’s absolutely one for the books. 𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙝, 𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨. 💖 Next post, I’ll dive into the full details of the dishes I personally tried! Follow @natethefoodie for more delicious food finds, restaurant recommendations, and insider foodie tips! 🫶 — #sandiego #delmar #sandiegofood #sandiegoeats #sandiegorestaurants #foodie #sandiegoliving #sandiegolife #wineanddine #finedining

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    lifewithnolita

    It's o-fish-al, @pacificadelmar is top tier with their amazing views and delicious food and drinks! What we got: - BlackBerry 75 - Blue Lump Crab Cake - Crispy Calamari - Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut - Seared Diver Scallops - Key Lime Tart - Mocha Semifreddo Special thank you to @pacificadelmar and their wonderful team for both inviting and hosting us. Everything was immaculate! • • • #sandiegofood #delmar #delmarfood #sandiegoeats #sandiegofoodfinds #sandiegorestaurants #foodiereels #foodreels #foodvideos #seafood #seafoodlover #seafoodlovers #seafoodrestaurant #instafood #instayum #fooddiary #seafoodtime #delmareats

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    eatnjetwithme

    Nothing I love more than great eats with an amazing ocean view, and I got both at @pacificadelmar I tried: 🦀 Blue Lump Crab Cake- romesco sauce, lime vinaigrette, arugula 🦪 Steamed Mussels- thai red curry coconut broth, cilantro, basil 🍣 Sesame Crusted Ahi-glazed carrots, sushi rice cake ginger-soy butter, shiitake 🦞 Lobster Risotto 🍮 Pacifica’s Burnt Creme- the restaurant’s original recipe... Thanks for having me, @pacificadelmar Follow @eatnjetwithme for more unique things to do, travel tips and fantastic food and drink finds. 📍 1555 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, California 92014 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ #delmar #sandiegoeats #sandiegoliving #oceanview #restaurantswithaview #travelfoodie #igfoodie #sandiego #sandiegofoodie #seafood #californiancuisine #letseat #stayhungrysd

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    adventurewithhongie

    If you are looking for delicious food and amazing views to end 2023, you need to head on over to @pacificadelmar! Everything that we had: Grilled Octopus Crab cake Pan roasted Alaskan Halibut Grilled swordfish Key lime tart Mocha Semifreddo What is not featured is their amazing sourdough bread! I literally could have eaten that all day! My favorite was definitely the halibut in their coconut curry sauce and the mocha semifreddo dessert! How are you ending 2023? 📍1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 #sandiegoeats #sandiegofoodie #delmar #seafood #beachviews #sunset #amazingfood

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Pacifica Del Mar.

4.7

4.7
(5052)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pacifica Del Mar offers "amazing quality food" with an "unbeatable ocean view" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the "fantastic ambiance" and the "dog-friendly patio." It's known for its "legendary" salmon and "delicious" seafood dishes. Visit before its unfortunate closure in December.
5,052 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    San Diego25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m upset that their lease has not been renewed, after 37 years! We have been enjoying this restaurant from the beginning and will miss it.

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  2. jon

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years. Every time I come to San Diego it’s an absolute must for me to go to this restaurant. I also learned that it’s going to be closing on December 31. It’s not because they’re not any good, apparently it’s because the leaseholder did not renew it with them. So essentially they’ve been forced out. So sad, I will truly truly miss the experience of Dining in this wonderful restaurant.

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  3. Elliot Gold

    Washington DC24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only negative thing about this place is that they are closing in December. Outstanding restaurant.

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  4. Charles

    Utah2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Late night dinner on a Monday night was excellent. Server (forgot his name) was really efficient and helpful. He made a great recommendation on a Willamette Valley Pinot Grigio. Mussels were unbelievable with slightly spicy sauce that had us asking for 3 more bread baskets to soak up the sauce. Other starters were good though thought the crab cakes a bit doughy. Ahi tuna and halibut were excellent. It was a quiet Monday night nad we had the place to ourselves to enjoy the mild October night in Del Mar!

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  5. Scott

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best service I have ever had!! Good food, value and ambiance

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  6. Cathie Gold

    San Diego399 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the view and the cocktails. The food is very salty, though.

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  7. Lynn Gold

    Palm Springs21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Service was good. Ambiance and ocean view was wonderful! Very nice birthday desert!

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  8. Cammy

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing quality food at a reasonable price for lunch with a beautiful ocean view. I love Pacifica Del Mar’s gorgeous patio with views all around. The weather was perfect, sunny but a little cool under the awning. They have a dog-friendly patio as well. We got the bananas foster French toast and the grilled yellowtail tacos. The French toast was divine! The tacos were hearty and nicely spiced with their delicious side salsa. I highly recommend this restaurant, before it closes soon in December.

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  9. Gunnar

    Los Angeles38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a birthday lunch at Pacifica Del Mar. As usual, the food was fantastic and the service impeccable. As San Diego residents since 1982, we are going to sorely miss this restaurant after its closure in the next couple of months. It is a legendary San Diego county institution. We wish the ownership and all staff the very best in the years to come. We want to thank you all!

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  10. Bill

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food, great service. Dinner sized portions at lunch prices

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:30 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

FAQs

Pacifica Del Mar, Lunch: Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm; Dinner: Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm; Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm. Happy Hour: Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm; Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:30 pm.

Sunday stands out for brunch, guests repeatedly praise Pacifica Del Mar’s Sunday brunch and ocean‑view patio; Thursdays are also called out for half‑price wine by visitors.

Yes, Pacifica Del Mar welcomes private parties and at times reserves its outdoor view area for events, so it can host private gatherings.

Portions are often described as generous, guests praise large sides and plentiful brunch servings, noting several dishes (including a large crab cake and generous pasta) as ample.

Yes, Pacifica Del Mar is a popular date‑night choice, with a sunset‑facing patio, attentive service, and many guests celebrating anniversaries and romantic dinners.

Pacifica Del Mar tends to be busiest and lively during evening service, one guest described a Wednesday evening as "busy and lively", while weekday lunches and mid-afternoons have been reported as noticeably quieter.

Yes, Pacifica Del Mar has a cozy ocean‑view patio where many guests enjoy dining al fresco and watching the sunset.

The Ahi Poke Nachos are a recurring favorite, they appear on the menu and multiple guests call out the dish as a highlight.

Pacifica Del Mar feels like classic coastal dining, an open, ocean‑view patio and a vibrant dining room and bar where guests come for sunsets, celebrations, and relaxed meals.

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday attire is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Pacifica Del Mar is hard to beat at sunset, plan dinner around sunset for ocean-view seating; weekday lunches (for example, Monday) are often noticeably quieter for a more relaxed visit.

Yes, Pacifica Del Mar lists a Happy Hour and guests report bar-menu perks: enjoy the posted happy-hour window and guest-noted deals like $1 raw oysters and a guests-mentioned half‑price wine night.

At Pacifica Del Mar you can choose the cozy ocean‑view patio, dine in the vibrant indoor dining room, or sit at the bar, the restaurant also hosts private parties.

Yes, families dine here: guests frequently mention visiting with children and even note kid-friendly entrées (for example, a kids' filet mignon), making Pacifica Del Mar an easy choice for families.

Yes, Pacifica Del Mar offers creative cocktails and an extensive, award‑winning wine list, alongside a full bar with specialty cocktails listed on the menu.

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Pacifica Del Mar

4.7
$31 to $50
Seafood
Del Mar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
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