The inside is very nice, you can tell they spent money on the visuals. However, the food was terrible. Everything we order had that super sweet teriyaki sauce just sprayed all over the place. Everything tasted like the over powering sweet teriyaki sauce, the ribs, the steak, the chicken, the rice, the brussel sprouts... man not good at all. read more

Pacific Catch - Korean BBQ Steak, Ribs or Both - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here and it won't be the last! Great experience, excellent food, friendly service. I had the grilled salmon bowl and I can't wait to go back and have it again. Super fresh, flavorful and tasty! Our server (I'm sorry I can't remember her name) was very friendly and helpful, gave recommendations and was prompt with drinks and refills. We sat on the patio and it was so pleasant...the whole place is clean and appealing to eye. This is a must do place for lunch next time I'm at UTC and I highly recommend. read more

Pacific Catch - I started eating before I remembered to take the photo so I tried to arrange it the best I could haha - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had dinner on Saturday evening. Did not have reservations but was able to be seated. We waited a few minutes for the hostess to seat us though. Casual vibe. Food was good. Dined inside but outside seating also is available. read more

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

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The food here is delicious. There's a lot of variety from fish and chips too nice big dinners mashed potatoes french fries still a little bit of everything even sushi so it's really good as you could see by the pictures and I sat at the bar nice view. Nice decoration the service at the bar was really good. The girl was very polite and nice. Ambience is kind of like tropical outdoor California living. read more

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Avoid this place at all costs! You have been warned. My family and I attempted to go here for lunch today and even made a reservation. We get seated and no one comes to the table for 20 minutes. A waiter shows up and takes our drink and food order. We get 3 of the 4 drinks pretty quickly, but says my daughter's lemonade will be right behind. He proceeds to pass our table multiple times for the next 20 minutes and never brings or mentions the lemonade. Finally after being here for 40 minutes my wife says that if he passes again without the drink she wants to leave. He comes to the table a couple mins later and says "I don't know what happened but your order never went through." I tell him to just cancel it. No apology, nothing. He just turns around to go hide in the kitchen. I asked to speak to the manager and she was very apologetic, but it was way too little way too late. This was literally a comically bad experience. Dine here at your own risk. read more

We really enjoyed the food here. Sea bass were cooked just right, tender and flavorful. Sides are also delicious. Salmon bowl is amazing. Seasoning is just right, not too salty or overwhelming, just enough to bring out the great taste of seafood. Service is prompt. read more

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Family birthday. Very accommodating with a party of 15. Let us set up balloons and store the cake. Shared some pretty amazing guacamole with house made chips. They had kids friendly menus and also it's an indoor open air spot that's beautiful to hit up on a nice day. Service and menu is decent Personally it's like a pacific mix of Asian Latin Hawaiian and mexican. Lots going on. But the fusion comes together nicely. We got the mixed seafood with two fish and shrimp. Potato's bravas and kimchi fried rice. I was amazed on their new menu bravas. Really reminded me of the Peruvian Argentina and Brazil type of bravas I have had. Also excellent service. Pricey but normal for utc. read more

Pacific Catch - Mixed Grill with the Latin Chimichurri style seasoning - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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So impressed with Pacific Catch. First time here and already a fan. Came here Friday night no wait, seated right away. Server came by took our order and brought it out. The food here is amazing and so fresh. I got the Latin Chimichurri Kanpachi small bowl and it was still a big bowl. I definitely didn't leave hungry that's for sure. I'm so glad I got to try this spot out. It's definitely good food and service, can't wait to come back and try something else on their menu. Thank you Pacific Catch for a delicious first experience. read more

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My friend and I were deciding what to get for lunch in the UTC area and yes there are a lot of choices in the area. We decided that we wanted something different and this is what the doctor ordered. We shared three tacos, fish and chips and salad with yellow tail. A great place for lunch We will be back to sample more offerings read more

Came in for a quick dinner earlier this week. Very busy and lively atmosphere. I ordered the coconut shrimp to start which was very delicious and crunchy. I also got the chicken tinga tacos with corn. The tacos were very tasty, although I wish they had a spicier salsa. They only had pico and tapatio. The side of corn was okay, it was really watery. I also had the spicy salmon hand roll and that was very yummy. Overall pretty good vibes, would return. 8/10 read more

Wow, Pacific Catch surprised me! I honestly thought this establishment was more of like Rubio's. You know that fast food seafood type of place. Boy was I wrong! First off, the place is pretty big. It also had an outside patio and plenty of space indoors. Everyone was smiling and helpful. Pretty robust menu but I went simple and got the "Fresh Catch" option where you basically build your plate. Chose Salmon, with Sea Salt along with a salad & mashed potatoes [$29]. Everything on that plate was great- super fresh and super tasty. Got to try their calamari app & that was pretty good as well. The dessert we opted for was the Dulce De Leche that came with two pieces and vanilla ice cream. It was yummy! Service was on point, place was clean, & plenty of parking so Pacific Catch has it all. Will definitely be back to try more of their menu. read more

Pacific Catch - Fresh Catch entree, you get your protein & sauce with 2 sides 4/5 - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Good service and well-executed food. Their fish is always fresh and we've tried many of their dishes from ceviche to fish and chips to poke, and it's all delicious. It's worth a visit to this restaurant in UTC. read more

Really great location in a mall that was super busy. Great decor and loved our seat out on the patio area. Beautiful menus and selection of items. The chimichuri bowl(Latin) bowl with fish was fabulous but...most of our other choices were meh. The guacamole poke appetizer was fair but too much guacamole not as much poke. The poke chips appetizer was not flavorful--soggy chips, ok on marination. The Hawaiian poke bowl was a bit disappointing but decent price read more

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OH MY GOD!!!! This place is INSANE! The food is so good and the service is amazing as well. They're dog friendly and even have a doggy menu! We got both of the sample platters and everything on it was so good. We also got shrimp tacos which I usually don't like but these ones are a MUST. read more

Pacific Catch - Both sample platters and shrimp taco - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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This was probably the 10th time I visited Pacific Catch at the UTC mall. Came here with friends as well as with work people. Overall, it's a good restaurant not far from work that can satisfy most people. But in terms of food, I came to expect just ok food and nothing spectacular. The service was always nice and pleasant. During our last visit, I order the double rainbow bowl, which had 6 pieces of fish, rice and one big scoop of crab salad, some veggies/pickled cucumber/seaweed salad and avocado. It was ok. The quality of the fish was not as good as what you'd get from a good sushi restaurant, but I guess that should be expected. The avocado was kinda dark with bruises, something that they probably shouldn't serve to customers. Honestly it's not worth the price they're changing but I guess things are expensive these days. My bf got the fresh catch, salmon with broccolini. He said that the salmon didn't have a lot of taste. He's on a diet so he's happy it was not that good so he wouldn't over eat. ha ha... Anyway, we'll probably visit the restaurant again in the future. It's close to work and close to home. Always nice service and we never had to wait for a table. But I do think that food-wise, you really don't get what you pay for. read more

Pacific Catch - Salmon Fresh Catch - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Went here for a Father's Day lunch. Located in the UTC mall in University City/La Jolla. It's kind of a Hawaiian fusion restaurant that serves unique dishes inspired from the Islands. We ordered the guacamole chips but it was also topped with poke on top. That was the difference and it wasn't too bad. We ended up running out of chips with still some guacamole left. Also shared the firecracker salmon rolls. Overall, the taste was ok. Felt like it needed more flavor to it and the rice was a little dry but still good. Then shared the main entree which was the Korean bbq steak dish. Meat was tender and flavorful but wish it had more meat. The kimchi fried rice was good and wasn't too spicy. It seems like my fiancé's favorite part of the dish were the brussels. It had a perfect taste and was crispy. The egg to me was just an add on. Maybe could have gone without it and added more meat instead. The service was great and they checked on us often. The ambiance is nice and the interior decorations are pleasant. We sat outside in the patio so it was a nice scenery even though u get a lot of people walking by since it is the mall looking at u and what you're eating. But overall, a very nice place to eat and the location is prime since u can walk and shop around the mall before or after your meal. read more

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Phenomenal experience! Everything was outstanding--from the customer service to the food. We had the pleasure of having Andrew as our waiter, and he was incredible! His enthusiasm and energy shone through every time he helped us, making the meal even more enjoyable. We truly hope Andrew gets recognized for his amazing work. We'll definitely be coming back--easily a 100/10! read more

Pacific Catch - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a solid option for a sit down meal at UTC. The location is on the perimeter of the mall so it is a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of the center and it serves as a nice spot to relax. The patio is dog friendly and we love stopping here for lunch with the pup when we head up there. We like to start with either the original tuna ceviche with the sesame soy marinade or the classic ceviche with yellow tale and citrus marinade. I usually go with the fish and chips made with cod or one of their fresh catch plates with a miso glaze and sides of. Elote and fries. Service is usually pretty good and friendly. read more

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I really enjoyed the huge variety of options on the menu, everything sounded like something I would like! The poke crispy rice bites were my favorite out of everything we got and I like that you can order them a la carte. The sushi bowls were very satisfying and fair portions. The only reason that I didn't give 5 stars is because I was expecting slightly better fish quality for the prices. I will definitely be back! read more

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I came here for a company party and they did a great job accommodating a 20+ party! I opted for the Tuna Poke bowl and a side of miso soup. The poke bowl was delicious and portion was so huge I couldn't finish it. The miso soup wasn't my favorite. It was really salty. The prices seem reasonable for the portion that you get. Almost everyone in my party ended up taking a box to-go. read more

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Stopped by here for lunch with a coworker and we were both really disappointed in this place. The food was unimpressive and expensive. The drinks were way too sweet (I had the Lemongrass Mojito and my coworker had the Mai Tai). I got the Pacific Yellowtail and the Spicy Salmon sushi tacos. Nothing special whatsoever about this and I'm not 100% sure my yellowtail was even fresh. I also had their Baja Shrimp Ceviche, which was better than the sushi tacos, but not by much. The only thing I could taste was avocado and lime and it wasn't pleasant. The only reason I would come back is if I was forced to by a close friend for a celebration. Other than that, there are plenty of better places to eat within walking distance. read more

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Came here on a Tuesday around 2pm and it was almost empty. I was told to sit anywhere, so I sat outside since the weather was perfect! Jillian was my server and she gave me good recommendations. Her service was amazing since she always checked on me, answered my questions, and was just an all around nice person! The food was all very good! Sashimi bowl: This is a new menu item and for the price of $27 you can get sashimi slices (3 ea) of kanpachi yellowtail, salmon and sesame-seared ahi with rice and vegetables. The fish was fresh and totally worth the price for what you get Coconut shrimp: Crispy and coconutty. It was a good starter. The drink I got was the Spicy pacific which was recommended by Jillian. I substituted the alcohol for tequila and it was a great choice! Tastes just like a pornstar martini, which is one of my fav drinks. Highly recommend this drink! Overall, great experience and what I ordered was a perfect portion for one person. read more

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This restaurant at the utc mall is so awesome! It is clean and beautiful inside. They offer a nice varied menu from poke, to sushi, rolls, bowls, fish entree plates, various sides. We ordered 1) poke sampler which came with three poke choices, wonton chips, tortilla chips, a wasabi garlic creamy aioli, and fresh romaine, cucumber, radish. The poke was very fresh and seasoned well and paired well with all the accoutrements. 2) rainbow roll- they use real crab instead of the imitation crab. The sashimi pieces on top were very fresh and melts in your mouth. I felt like I was on vacation in Hawaii eating here! It is a vibe. Can't wait to come back and try some other dishes! read more

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Stop with my dog for a lunch and we got nice table on a patio. Ashley explained everything and my dog gets his own lunch bowl My Hawaiian fish and shrimp were fresh and tasty. It looks really nice place to eat read more

I loooooove this place! Be aware - portions are very generous (good problem to have, right?) My friend and I stopped by there two nights ago and were very delighted with our experience. I got mai thai which was fabulous, we shared shrimp ceviche and each got a small bowl. Although bowls were marked small on the menu they were very well sized and definitely enough food. I got Mexican shrimp bowl with no beans and my friend got salmon. We were pleased with our selection read more

Despite the food being great, the service we received was absolutely terrible. Our server came by twice throughout our entire visit to check in on us. First time was to ask for our order, second time was to bring out our dishes. He didn't even bother to give us the tab, another server did that for him. One of our plates was supposed to come with avocado and it didn't. We received our appetizer but had no utensils or napkins. Server was no where to be found. Had to go to the host stand and ask for some and all she did was put on a frustrated facial expression and shook her head no and despite doing all that, we still waited about 5 mins to receive them. One of the servers came up to us after I had asked the host for utensils and put his hands on his waist and goes "okay, what do you need?" and after I said utensils, he goes "ha okay"... not sure if he intentionally meant to come off as a smart a** but okay. As I previously mentioned, we thought both plates had really good flavor but it's hard to say I'd go back after receiving the treatment that we did but oh well. read more

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The food was excellent. Everything our server Jordan recommended was excellent. The portions were big and everything was flavorful. Excellent service the whole way through. read more

Great place to get fish tacos and Mexican style seafood. This is a big chain restaurant but still a great location for large parties with plenty of parking options in the Westfield mall Free two hour parking only! read more

Chris and Nick was great! I loved the food. Had 3 tacos and fish & chips. Food was amazing! I tried the Sangria, yet I was disappointed. It was wine with tasteless fruit. read more

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Went here for the first time and tried the grilled sea bass entree. The Thai Brussels sprouts were amazing - crispy and flavorful! I would order it again. The calamari was also delicious and lightly battered. read more

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

Glad to be able to dine here when we visit SD. They have a great happy hour and the staff here is great. Shout out to Megan on today's visit. She sat at the bar and it was a pleasure to chat with her! The food here is always very good and if you love seafood, this is the best place at the mall for it. read more

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It's been a long time since I've eaten anything at UTC mall. My friend took me to lunch at Pacific Catch for my bird at. It was a nice lunch and I enjoyed the location. There was plenty of parking and we went on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated right away however..... service overall was extremely slow. It was not busy at all plenty of seats. I forgot our servers name but she seemed to be a little "checked out" took forever to ask if we wanted refills, then when she asked if we wanted a printed receipt, she forgot about it. Food was pretty good. It's California style so healthy options. I had tacos and my friend had like. Poke bowl. I would visit again. Portions seemed reasonable for the price and location. read more

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This restaurant is located in the newer area of the UTC mall which is facing the Town Center Drive. Easy parking in the UTC mall. It has a big dinning area and is very popular with families. It's serving fusion style seafood, including sushi roll, grill fish plates, tacos, and ceviche. The service is excellent! We really enjoyed our time here with our friends. We ordered two sushi bowls. One is the ahi tuna poke bowl and one double rainbow bowl. I would say they are overall good flavor, but clearly not the quality you would expect in a Japanese restaurant. My double rainbow sushi bowl is massive! Good amount of sushi rice and salad on the side. For the sashimi, the fish is fresh. I wish they would serve along soy sauce and wasabi to make it more authentic. It's a bit bland for the sashimi without soy sauce. I really liked the sushi rice! Overall, I enjoyed my bowl although it's not quite the traditional kind. The ahi tuna poke is great! Again, the portion is huge. I would come back and try other items on the menu. read more

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Had a great meal tonight. Service was superb and food was fresh and tasty. Our server was attentive and refilled our drinks without us needing to ask. Food was served timely. We were frequent guests but had stopped coming because we had some less than great service and food the last couple visits. But tonight our friends wanted to dine here so we came and it was so much better than it had been. So if you had felt the same, it might be worth giving it another try. read more

Pacific Catch - Salmon Sashimi -very fresh - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

This has become our new favorite La Jolla restaurant. The food is consistently, good, and there is a wide variety of choices. They are very kind and helpful when dealing with food allergies. Our favorite server, Andrew Mengel, has the best attitude. He's so kind, helpful and funny. He makes it such a pleasure to eat there. read more

We just came to grab a bite and watch the game . Food was fantastic ! We had burger (A+) and fish and chips. Both entrees were great. Our bartender Megan was friendly and hospitable. Would recommend this great spot. read more

Pacific Catch - Bar - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

We've been to Pacific Catch multiple times since my original review -- we'll usually order just a couple of their really good mai tais and sit at the bar. However, I recently received a promotional email from Pacific Catch announcing their new PLANT-BASED poke. What?? We simply HAD to check it out. So, we wandered over a couple weeks ago and ordered our usual mai tais plus the plant-based poke. In a word: WOW. While you could tell this plant-based version of poke wasn't the real deal, it was close enough to make my wife and me very happy. It was really, really good. Hope they sell enough of the plant-based poke to keep it on the menu. For sure we'll order it every time we visit Pacific Catch for mai tais. read more

Pacific Catch - Great Plant-Based "Tuna" Poke* - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Great happy hour! I believe it runs til 6pm on weekdays (unsure when it begins) and the dishes are full size! I love their tuna with the wonton chips they are delicious read more

Pacific Catch - Tuna poke, ribs - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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New spot to come and frequent! Came here with a group of gal friends for a monthly mom meet up exclusive invite. Talk about great customer service from the start. Our server Ashley was amazing throughout the night and very insightful with the menu which is awesome. We had a lot of bites to share amongst each other which gave us the opportunity to try a little bit of everything. At the end of the night we barely had any room for dessert but still had to have one last taste. From the shareable dishes we ordered the pupu platter. I've had pupu platters are many other places and while the dish sounds good it's been underwhelming, NOT HERE! It was so good from the shrimp, the guac topped with poke, some delicious cucumbers and ribs! We also tried the poke and ceviche trio. With this we tried the serrano ahí poke, spicy salmon avocado poke which is new to their menu and the Baja shrimp ceviche. I must say the Baja shrimp ceviche was my ultimate favorite of the 3, you have to try it out! It's amazingly delicious, very tasty and savory. We also had the Thai Brussels from the sides menu to share, the Brussel sprouts were cooked to perfection! Not many places master this, it was absolutely scrumptious! Had a spicy tuna roll. It was yum, I won't say anything special about it, but it was definitely good for sure! Had the surf and turf with half crab, mash potatoes and steak from their shell-ebration menu, not sure how long this menu will be around but go try it out, it's so good. We closed it off with some yummy Dulce de leche cream cheese party and ice cream (don't remember what it was called exactly) and it was the perfect treat at the end of the feast. As for the ambiance, the music was subtle and tasteful, good volume which allowed for great conversation. We requested patio seating hoping for the fireplace but we were seated towards the front of the restaurant on the parking side. It wasn't quite patio but sorta, it was pretty covered all around so we didn't sit Al fresco exactly which I was ok with because I get cold easily, this area had ceiling heaters that made for a comfy setting. The bathrooms did need attention however, and could use some more regular visits to keep clean. Overall pretty pleased and happy to have came here, will probably bring the fam bam at my next visit! read more

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Delicious seafood and amazing drinks with excellent service. Salmon was made fresh, and it had the right amount of juice for a perfect taste, which went really well with roasted veggies. The drinks were on point and loved the laid-back atmosphere. read more

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