Came here on a Wednesday for happy hour. Grabbed all the poke options and shared two drinks. The inside is very large and has plenty of seating. Service was prompt and friendly. The happy hour is a great deal. Highly recommend. You probably do not need reservations unless on weekends. read more

Pacific Catch - Poke for happy hour - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Located inside the UTC Mall. I wanted to try something different. I yelped it and saw that they have pretty good reviews. I probably should've tried a seafood dish instead but I ordered the Korean Steak medium rare based on pictures I saw. Plated nicely over a bed of brussel sprouts with kimchi fried rice, eggs and pickled cucumbers. 1st bite with all that sauce on it was way too salty. Steak came out pretty rare in the center but it was not bad after I scraped off all the sauce. I would suggest they put it on the side. TBH the steak was flavorful enough with the brussel sprouts and didn't need the bbq sauce at all. I didn't care too much for the fried rice. Ambiance and service is nice. Full bar with sports playing. I would come back next time to try their Happy Hour menu. read more

Pacific Catch - Korean BBQ | Steak - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped to have an early dinner and made it in time for HH. This is one of the better HH's in San Diego as they have more choices and great pricing compared to other HH's I've been too. We grabbed a free tacos Brussels sprouts fries (reg and sweet potato) and calamari (very good calamari). Service was great and food came out fast and was delicious. Great option at UTC for everyone to find something on the menu. Note HH is offered at the bar and the outside patio behind the bar only. It wasn't too noisy and it's nice inside but also comfortable. Shoutout to our server Justin- he was great and made our visit that much more enjoyable. read more

I really liked my meal at this establishment. The food was freshly made to order. You could tell that only the best ingredients were used in preparation. The portions were large and I felt like I was treating my body good with the healthy dish. I visited on a Wednesday night and the place was very busy with patrons enjoying great food and conversation. The ambience was very inviting and aesthetically pleasing. read more

Pacific Catch - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Pacific Catch is a fantastic choice for a business lunch -- generous portions, fast service, and a relaxed but polished atmosphere that's great for conversation. The poke bowl is the standout and an easy recommendation. Fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without being too heavy, it's the perfect midday meal. There's plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors, so it's easy to find a comfortable spot whether you're meeting with colleagues or just grabbing a quick lunch on your own. Friendly staff, consistently good food, and a bright, breezy setting make Pacific Catch a dependable go-to. TLDR -- the poke bowl! Generous portions and delicious. read more

Great spot at UTC with a solid happy hour until 6pm and app/rewards program. Ample bar seating, and lots of menu options. Bar staff is always very attentive. read more

Pacific Catch - Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I used to be frequent diner at Pacific Catch but stopped going a few months ago after a few disappointing visits. My dinner mates chose PC for dinner so I met them there. We got there at 5:30 on a Friday. The parking lot and mall were busy but pleasantly surprised when we walked into PC and the atmosphere was relaxed and quiet. The menu has been thinned out a lot. Many of the items I would normally order were gone. I was a little sad to not see some items. Got the calamari and shrimp tempura roll for apps. Sushi roll was great. The calamari was ok even though I was hungry but definitely not the best I've had. I think they were over fried and a bit salty. I got the West Coast Style Bowl and my friends got the Mexican Grill Bowl and a Waygu Burger. The food all tasted so much better than before. I feel that with the more limited menu, the kitchen is better able to concentrate on quality. The Burger was juicy and perfectly medium, not burned like it had been in previous visits. The bowls were fresh and full of flavor. The fish was cooked perfectly and moist. Just beware that the Mexican Grill is a bit spicy if you don't want spicy. Also got a Thai iced tea. Strong and not too sweet but tasted a little off. Probably should have waited to get a boba across the way after dinner instead. I took a glance at the happy hour menu. It looks good but we were not sitting on the patio or the bar so we couldn't partake. But the dinner menu is still reasonably priced for good quality food at a sit down restaurant in the mall that's clean and has a nice vibe without loud music. I like that you can keep a conversation going here without obnoxious music or loud customers. I'm happy that things are better and I look forward to eating here again. read more

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Perfect for Happy Hour! We ordered the pupu platter, which was a great choice.It included everything I wanted to try: sticky ribs, coconut shrimp, and guaca-poke. We also ordered the Baja shrimp ceviche and taro chips with aioli. Everything was delicious and I especially appreciated that the ceviche had a generous amount of shrimp. The only miss was the taro chips, as the chips were a bit stale. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout our visit. I'd definitely come back again for the happy hour! read more

Pacific Catch - Purple chips with wasabi aioli - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I am not a complainer, but feel obligated to be "true to the review" for the benefit of others. Our visit here was so very disappointing: * We have understanding that our server was new (he told us), but in the event that there is a question you cannot answer for sure, guessing would not be recommended - we had never had barramundi sea bass but love Chilean sea bass. We asked the server if the two are comparable and he said, "most definitely." After eating, we realized the two are nothing alike (the barramundi tastes like a cheaper type fish, like cod). Additionally, the barramundi serving size was definitely unsatisfactory, the thickness almost like a McDonald's (regular) hamburger patty - thin, and it was cooked too long or too hot, the entire piece of fish was actually crispy (not good for this type of fish) * This restaurant, on the outskirts of the open mall, is an open door restaurant, both large doors propped open. We were somewhat disturbed with all of the flies and gnats that were bothering us, and wondered what the rear end cooking area must be like (with all the seafood and fish smells). * With one in the party not liking anything spicy hot, we asked if the guacamole was spicy. We were told, "no." As a spicy food lover myself, fortunately I was the first to try it, loaded with fresh (and very hot) jalapenos. This appetizer that was ordered for all but was only edible to one. * I am not sure if it was a cost saving measure, my salad came with barely a sprinkle of dressing, not enough to coat half of it. I had to ask for more and a half dollar sized mini-bowl of extra dressing was brought out. * My fish 'n chips was okay, but definitely nothing special - similar to what you could expect at most any standard diner (being "Pacific Catch" I expected better). Pacific Catch is not a "high end" restaurant, but is more so a "middle of the road" level restaurant. I say that, because the food was something similar to what you would expect at IHOP or Denny's, but we surely paid much more here. But I must say, the cocktails were really good, and we did enjoy them - Pacific Catch has a fully stocked bar and seemingly experienced bartenders - this bumps the rating to "two stars" instead of just one. read more

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I've eaten here many times and have basically ordered everything from the menu. My favorite thing to order that always taste good dining in or for take out is the 3 taco plate. I like to try the different tacos but my faves are the Baja fish, grilled fish and Baja shrimp tacos. I get it with a side of sweet potato fries and beans. They also have really yummy tortilla chips and wonton chips you can eat it with. My second favorite thing to order is the poke trio. It comes with 3 different kinds of poke and rice and all of them are so flavorful and yummy. I would eat them with chips too. Ambiance is cute as well. They have a wide bar place where you can try a lot of good happy hour food and drinks. I like that they offer indoor and outdoor seating and have cute fireplaces. It's great for big groups since theirs so much space. I've never had an issue with service. All of the waiters are very friendly and sweet. Sign up for their rewards too for discounts! You can earn points to redeem on food and they give you a birthday bowl for your bday which is rare for restaurants and what I think is so generous!! read more

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Good place to come for happy hour with easy access and parking located outside of the mall itself. The happy hour menu is decent with several tasty libation and food options. The fish tacos are good and the poke and ceviche trio is a great way to sample their offerings. Service was attentive. The atmosphere was coastal casual but the a/c was really cranked up so it felt like sitting in a meat locker and made us want to hurry our meal. read more

Pacific Catch - Poke & Ceviche Trio - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was cruising along the UTC area and felt like some seafood so I stopped by here. The place was busy as I walked in so that was a good sign. I ordered the Kanpachi with the Asian Herb Chimichurri. The sides I ordered were the Grilled Broccolini and the "Elote" Corn. The Kanpachi came out and tasted delicious! The "Elote" Corn was tasty, but the broccolini needed to be cooked a little longer The service was decent since our server was busy with other tables. The restaurant is a great place to get some good seafood, and they have a full bar! I'll be back to try the other menu items when I am back in the area! read more

Pacific Catch - Kanpachi Yellowtail Fresh Catch with Broccolini and Mexican "Elote" Corn - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

This was the second time coming here. The restaurant is located inside UTC mall and is welcoming. This occasion we sat at the high top tables near the bar, prior it was the outdoor patio area. The service started out good and we were met with a friendly host who sat us. We quickly were provided waters and menus. Eventually we met the server who also was bartending. The bar at this time was not very busy. We ordered some steak and cod tacos as well as the herb garlic eggplant. Overall they were decent and the fish were very generous in size. The steak could have used more salt and a little more meat. Unfortunately during the time our food arrived until we finished, we did not receive a check in from the server/bartender to see how everything was and if we needed anything else. Overall this experience wasn't the best and definitely not the worst. read more

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Very nice happy hour menu. It features different types of foods, snacks and drinks. The price is pretty nice with various options. If you want to grab a nice drink or snacks with an affordable price. Here's the place to go! My husband had two glasses of Mai Tai and we had Thai Brussels and Ahi Poke, they are all pretty good. read more

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Came for a lunch meeting. Service was great, people were friendly and checked in multiple times. Very nice beach/sea decor. There was a glass bottle of water for you to refill your water which was very convenient. I'm not a huge fan of seafood so I opted for tacos. I had a fish taco and carne asada taco and they were both yummy. I ordered the chili lime French fries which was flavorful, but I think it would have tasted better with dipping sauce. Black beans were typical black beans. Great place for lunch, reasonable prices, parking took a bit to find but expect that at UTC mall. read more

Pacific Catch - 2 Taco Platter (2) - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

The food here is good. It's our first time eating here and the fish is hot and delicious. The mashed potatoes were perfect and we will be back again. It's a Tuesday and they're just a little bit busy. Our waitress is Megan E and she is amazing. It's noon and we are full now. read more

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Great spot for lunch in the UTC mall. The bowls are fresh, healthy, flavorful, and can be made vegetarian which is awesome!

Good food, decent prices, nice indoor and outdoor seating, service was ok could do better but not bad. Good for lunch or dinner, ill be back when I'm in the area. read more

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Two words: HAPPY HOUR. The pricey regular menu is saved by the great prices during their happy hour which made it totally worth it to come. The service was not the greatest as I felt unattended to since the beginning of the visit; having no utensils while our appetizer is out isn't the best start. The food was tasty for happy hour prices but I don't think I would come any time outside of those hours. I do enjoy the patio which is good for people watching. It has a relaxing modern vibe that was enjoyable. read more

Pacific Catch - Baja Shrimp Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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A nice addition to the east side of UTC. We stopped in for lunch soon after opening but in the middle of the week. Seating inside and out, with bar seating available as well. We had no wait, no reservation, and no shortage of tables on the outside patio to choose from. We certainly weren't the only patrons, but it wasn't crowded by any means... which was funny because we heard a few parties state that they had reservations when they arrived. If you need that added assurance of a table then go ahead and make a res... otherwise, it doesn't seem like you'll have an issue walking in mid-week. Now on to the main dish... we ordered a 2 taco plate with beans, chips and salsa, as well as the poke. For tacos I had one traditional battered fish taco and one shrimp. Both were delicious, with very well cooked fish and shrimp. The breaded fish was light and flakey. Not at all oily or too heavy... and the taco was filled with a perfect blend of guacamole and cabbage. This was my favorite. The shrimp was really well cooked, and served similarly with cabbage and guacamole. The taco shells were well made corn tortillas, still soft but firm enough not to break while eating. The poke was really nice. Fresh non-fishy cubes smothered in a nice aioli and paired with light freshly made wontons. Again, not at all greasy. Overall, the quality of the ingredients was evident everywhere from the fresh pico de gallo to the tortillas and the pieces of seafood itself. My main (and really only) critique is that while the flavors were there, they were quite muted. I could do with a little heat in the spices that covered the shrimp, or some spice in the guacamole in the tacos. All in all, food was great, prices matched the level of service and atmosphere fitting of the locale, and everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

Pacific Catch - Taco Platter (2), Traditional Baja Taco and Guajillo Shrimp Taco with chips and salsa - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Located by the Almalfi Llma on the northeastern side of UTC (other shops nearby: Somi Somi, BenGong Tea) one can easily park on that side of the mall for quick easy access to the restaurant. Greeted right upon walking in and was seated promptly. Two servers immediately approached us and took our drink orders. Everything on the menu sounded good but we couldn't let our eyes take over and had to realistically order what we could eat. The guacapoke was refreshing. The lobster roll served with side of fries and drawn butter was guiltfully delicious. The macadamia nut crusted Konpachi is now my must here. Will come back to try other dishes. read more

Pacific Catch - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Come here about once a week. Great variety on the menu excellent service. Highly recommend the original poke bowl, the salmon bowl and the fish and chips. Ash is always super friendly and very attentive. read more

Pacific Catch - West Coast Salmon Bowl GF - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a great experience here! I ordered the salmon chowder & chirashi bowl. Both had wonderful, fresh flavor and I would order each of these again. They have a lot of nice indoor and outdoor seating. Service was friendly and attentive. I would come back for the cocktails! read more

Tried out Pacific Catch and it was a chill, casual spot. Most of the menu is seafood, but I decided to switch it up and try the steak--it was actually pretty good. It came with kimchi fried rice and Brussels sprouts. The rice was solid, but the Brussels sprouts were way too much for me. I asked if I could swap the sprouts for more rice, and they said it'd be an extra $3-$4... to replace a side. Yeah, no thanks. I didn't eat the sprouts and just moved on. Nothing really stood out beyond that. It was fine, but nothing I'd rush back for. read more

Pacific Catch - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

The food and service were great. Loved the margaritas, salmon- bowl, tacos, and poke. Highly recommend. Can't wait to go back.

This restaurant was cute and hip appearing with lots of bright colors, a full bar, and outdoor seating. They also have happy hour on both weekdays and weekends with a pretty expansive menu. We ordered the shrimp ceviche, which was delicious, fresh and well seasoned. I then ordered the fish tacos and what a disappointment!! There was no flavor, the slaw was undressed, and they only provided one dry lime. There was some sauce on the top but it wasn't nearly enough. That being said the portion of fish was generous, and for that I am grateful. The service was also mediocre. They didn't provide silverware, and took forever to provide water. I would recommend getting your fish taco fix elsewhere read more

Pacific Catch - Baja Shrimp Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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A go to for us at UTC! Always amazing service with delicious, fresh food every time! I especially love their cocktails, the shark fin was a new favorite but their blood orange margarita is always top notch. The sashimi trio was fresh and well priced and the interior is sleek but still welcoming. Next time you're at UTC, definitely give it a try! read more

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This was our first visit to this location, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The restaurant appeared poorly managed, and the service was extremely disorganized and lacking basic steps of service . Our chips and guacamole arrived 35 minutes after we ordered them. Drinks took 15-20 minutes per round, and we were never initially brought water--we had to rewuest water for the table after 30 min in to arrive. There were no refills of water. offered throughout the meal. Our food timing was also off. Entrées arrived before the chips and guac , and my meal never came out at all. After waiting 45 minutes, I asked for it to be packaged to go since everyone else had already finished eating. Another 20 min after I asked to have it packaged. We even left to go order ice cream finished our ice cream and still had to follow up with the waiter while our wives waited at the table to ask whether the missing food was ever coming. Drinks where not best blood orange margarita was not good at all. My friends log island looked and tasted different from his original. Consultancy for drinks not acceptable for a Resturant. Additionally, we requested that the heater be turned down, but that was never addressed. What was most concerning was the complete lack of management presence. No one came to the table to acknowledge the delays or address the issues. Overall, the service was unacceptable and very disappointing. Ambiance was nice outside, but the restroom need to have people check it. read more

Update: Came back for dinner and we had another great meal here. The service was really great too! Wish I remember our waiter's name. I ordered the Mixed Catch seafood platter with regular fries. So yummy! So much seafood for $24. My friend was pretty happy with her two taco plate too. She has a gluten allergy and they had an entire menu for her. Great happy hour Monday to Friday 3-6pm. Dining out has become quite expensive so it's nice to take advantage of their Happy Hour specials. Tuesdays are also 50% off bottles of wine. The shrimp ceviche and the yellowtail fish ceviche were delicious. The guacamole poke was a bit bland and plain. The crunchy fish taco was good too. It's a fairly large and nicely decorated restaurant. We opted to sit outside on their patio. There are heaters and it's always fun to people watch too. read more

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First all the ambience and service was amazing. The bad review is specifically for the food. We got the pupu platter and poke and ceviche platter and the Brussels, we always like to try as much as we can. The Only stand out was their original poke, that was fresh and delicious. Everything else was lacking majorly. Their other poke had zero flavor, the shrimp was rubber, the seabass had a god awful marinade, the pork belly was ice cold, the Brussels were undercooked and not cut correctly. We ended up sending one platter back but ate the other. I am just so dissapointed at the lack of flavor, we had high hopes. read more

Pacific Catch - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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My daughter got food poisoning from a Poke Bowl. I called to notify them and there was no offer to correct the situation like possibly compensating our meal. Will not be returning. Expensive and not worth the price. read more

We stopped in here for dinner. This was our first time here. My husband & I were very impressed with the menu. We had a couple of questions and our server, Molly, was able to answer our food questions. Prices are reasonable and the food was delicious! We will be back. read more

We ate here with friends for the first time on a Sunday afternoon. Pacific Catch is on the eastern end of UTC Westfield. We had a nice outdoor table -- inside was too too loud! My wife and I shared two dishes: Hawiian Pork Belly (4/5) -- This was a Street Food selection -- Two open-faced "gua boa" with glazed chashu pork, grilled pineapple and slaw. $12.50 Pupu Platter (3/5) -- This was a mixed bag ... and a mistake to order. The Coconut Shrimp (4/5) were very good, as was the Guaco-Poke (4/5). The Spicy Salmon Sushi Tacos (3/5) were just OK, but the Sticky Ribs (1/5) were way overcooked and awful. $29.95 Our drinks were very good, as was the service. The first two hours of UTC parking is free. read more

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Early lunch on Thursday before it got busy service was quick but I could have used a warmup on my coffee other than that, our server, was friendly. We ordered the Cabo Calamari as our starter and it was pretty tasty, crispy with a yummy dipping sauce. I ordered a side as I didn't want a heavy lunch and selected the Kimchi Fried Rice Sunnyside Egg. I could taste the kimchi which is a good thing and I was satisfied with this dish. It complemented the Cabo Calamari. read more

Pacific Catch - Kimchi Fried Rice Sunnyside Egg - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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I met up with a dear friend for lunch here. A great location! We knew we had a lot to catch up on so we started with the Cabo Calamari - crispy calamari, fried lemon slices, Fresno chilies, chipotle aioli We ordered the following entrees... Crispy Baja Cod Taco Platter- 2 large tacos, cabbage, avocado-tomatillo, pico de gallo, jalapeño tartar, lime crema, cilantro including cole slaw and fries. Crispy Baja Shrimp Taco Platter- 2 large tacos, cabbage, avocado-tomatillo, pico de gallo, jalapeño tartar, lime crema, cilantro including black beans and sweet potato fries The calamari was delicious. We each shared one of our tacos with each other. Both the fish and shrimp choices were really good! Also their non alcohol beverage Watermelon Mojito was delicious! Will definitely come back!!! read more

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The Japanese Wasabi Bowl is delicious!! I subbed the Ahi Tuna for salmon and didn't expect it to be grilled, but it was amazing regardless Our cutlery was also dirty at the start with old food, but staff quickly replaced these with much cleaner utensils. Great service read more

Pacific Catch - Japanese Wasabi Bowl, sub with grilled salmon - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Although overpriced like everything in this corner of UTC the food is quite good and probably a bit less expensive than some of the neighboring restaurants. We got a free starter (Poke guacamole chips) for signing up as a first time visitor, a teriyaki chicken bowl and sea bass plate. All were quite good and the service from both the hostess and server were excellent. read more

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This is an hands on restaurant in the southern table top delivery style. With a variety of seafood cooked in for individual to deal open and eat. read more

I visited this restaurant in La Jolla at 8:40 PM, knowing they close at 9 PM. Online orders were still available, so I walked in hoping to place my order in person since I was already there. One of the employees told me they needed to check if the kitchen was still open. A few moments later, they returned saying the grill was down and the kitchen was closed. As someone who works in the restaurant industry myself, I found this disappointing. If the kitchen is truly closed, online ordering should also be turned off. Yet, I was still able to place an online order immediately after being turned away--and my food was ready in 15 minutes. Clearly, the kitchen was operating. It left me with the impression that they simply didn't want to take my order because they were closing soon. I would've appreciated honesty or at least a suggestion to place a to-go order instead. The staff could have said, "Dining is closed, but feel free to order for pickup." But I wasn't even given that option. I was genuinely excited to try this place, so it was disheartening to feel unwelcome. Thankfully, my meal turned out to be tasty--so it wasn't a total loss. Still, I believe the management should revisit their guest service approach and order policy during closing hours. I don't know the name of the staff member, but I hope this feedback helps improve the experience for future guests... read more

Pacific Catch - Sea bass skewers - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Was there yesterday after a funeral. The food was very good however quite disappointed with the service. The waitress was very pushy and clearly wanted us out as soon as possible even though the restaurant was empty at that time of the day. When we asked for coffee it was cold and she said it was made in the morning. It was 3pm when we were there !!! She just took the cup and reheated in . It was not fresh coffee ! I would not return just for a very hurried service which was unpleasant. I think she asked us three times if we were ready and we told her several times we needed time ! Very disappointed read more