took our MIL out for an early mother's day and our server jaime was an absolute gem! made great suggestions, was incredibly prompt w his service, and entertained great conversation. for an out of towner, he made a regular! read more

Loved our happy hour dinner tonight! Roxanne was fantastic eating in the bar area is fun and relaxing

Totally should be rated with Michelin Stars, it was that good!! We dined twice this week here because the menu was so inviting. Ha. And we were pleased with everything. Service was perfect and I give a big big shout out to WINSTON. I call him our "dining advisor" because he helped with our choices!! And our dinner second time around was perfect again!! Also the restaurant is beautiful and ambience delightful. Harriet D read more

We love going and having happy hour at Pacifica, but ever since the changed the ceviche presentation on a very small container for the price is NOT ideal for the paying customers. Really too much for the food serving. Downer for me, so my friend order fish tacos; too dry one of which no fish just the other ingredients. Again disappointing and embarrassing for my me since we recommend the place to go. Service ok. read more

Pacifica Seafood is a classy indoor and outdoor rooftop restaurant in the upscale shopping district of Palm Dessert. Service was extremely caring, friendly and helpful. Yobany, our waiter, knew the menu expertly and he made three great Recommendations. We ordered all his recommendations and everything was fantastic. We ordered the delicious and artistic tuna Tartare. Wow! Delicious with whipped wasabi cream sauce on the side. The curry based Chillian sea bass, crusted salmon on top mashed potatoes and spicy mahi mahi with fresh guacamole were simply delightful and perfectly cooked. The fish melted in your mouth. This restaurant will not disappoint with its excellent outdoor ambiance, exceptional service and phenomenal food! read more

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Once again, we let Yelp be our "Yellow Pages" (those of you who are Gen Z or Gen Alpha probably don't know what that I'm talking about) decided on having some seafood for dinner and Pacifica was chosen. Once again we ended up close to The Venue where we ate the night before and arriving at 6 pm we parked steps away on El Paseo (love the fact that the Palm Springs area has no Parking Meters). Once seated we ordered the calamari and clam chowder followed by the three recommended entrees of the pan seared Chilean sea bass; boneless beef short ribs and the sugar spiced salmon. All three entrees hit the mark as well as what I coined as the Palm Springs version of the Hawaiian Hula Pie. The only disappointment was the calamari which was average at best as it basically lacked flavor but thankfully had the 2 dipping sauces. This area for opportunity was not a deal breaker and overall it was a great experience - our female server was excellent along with the various server assistants who waited on our section. Highly recommend this place as they also have a Happy Hour and outdoor patio seating. read more

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Love this seafood place! We were able to walk in at 6 pm and were able to be seated right away. This place is a great restaurant to unwind with great food and drinks. The restaurant is busy, with many patrons, but not too crowded, since we came in before the dinner rush. Apps: Oysters: Fresh & smooth, not briny. Steamed Mussels: I've never had a broth with mustard before and surprisingly it was delicious when it's paired with white wine and shallots. We even asked for extra bread to help sop up the savory broth. It almost tasted like curry. Main: Pan seared Chilean Sea Bass. I really liked the Asian flavors of this dish. The sauce with the fish and rice were excellent and portion size was perfect for one person. I tried the seafood stew and this was delicious! This soup was loaded with lobster, fish, mussels, and clams. It distinctly reminded me of Cajun Pan Roast but instead of the rice on top, it was incorporated within. Dessert: Hands down this is the creamiest creme brulee I've ever had. Having eaten many creme brulees, with flavored ones being my fave, this one tops the list. It is your basic creme brulee but it's way above the standard. It's so smooth, that it had the consistency like pudding. This was a delectable dish and I highly recommend! Overall we were more than satisfied with our experience here and would love to come back when we visit Palm Springs. read more

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Back again fourth or fifth time. We come here every time we come to the desert. The food and service are always outstanding. We had ahi and Chilean sea bass. Both were amazing. AND shout out to Santiago for the great service at the table. (See you in Tahoe!) read more

We can't wait to dine here again because we had a great experience. From the moment we sat down, the service was great. At least 2 waiters checked in on us throughout the meal. The jicama, radish and cucumber crudités served automatically was a fresh alternative to bread or chips and salsa. The pulpo chicharrones appetizer was nothing like we've had before. The highlight was the whole snapper. The waiter was upfront about it feeding 2 people. We'll be back. read more

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

The food here was good, but could have been better. I ordered the clam chowder to start. Good but I've had better. I also ordered the sugar spiced salmon. The presentation was good but the spice and sugar on the salmon detracted from the salmon's natural flavor. My wife ordered seafood stew and it was good. Another family member ordered the shrimp pasta and said it was overcooked. The service and ambience were good, which brought this review up from 3 to 4 stars. For the food, I would prefer the fisherman's market which is casual. read more

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - Sugar spiced salmon half portion. - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I have been wanting to come here for quite some time so I made a reservation for our anniversary dinner. As soon as you walk in, there's a strong smell of fish. The hostess and bus boy were very nice. Our first server named Roxanne was rude, inattentive and rushed us after a minute to order drinks. Our next server named Julia who didn't give us an explanation as to why our server was changed was very sweet and nice but incredibly forgetful. She forgot our sauce's, my lemon and didn't check back to see if we wanted drinks. At the end of the night, she said oh, I figured you were here for a celebratory dinner, Can I not just go to a nice restaurant on el Paseo without it being something to celebrate? Not only did it take forever to get our food, but when I finally received my sugar spiced salmon it was bland and flavorless. My husband said his steak was perfect and his old fashion was excellent. But the lobster tail was rubbery. For a $225 dinner you would expect more. ** UPDATE The manager reached out and he was extremely nice and thoughtful. After talking to him I will definitely give this restaurant another try. read more

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Fantastic experience! The service was warm and attentive, the vibe was just right--relaxed yet lively--and the food was absolutely delicious. Every detail was on point. Great outdoor and indoor sitting. Went with another couple that eat out all the time and they raved about the food. So not only did we love it they did too! We'll definitely be coming back! read more

We went on a Friday. They close at 9 pm and we hit traffic coming from Rancho Cucamonga so our ETA was 8:33 pm. We called to see if they would still take us. The hostess Alexis was sweet and told us to come on down anyway. When we arrived the hostess asked us if we wanted to sit inside or outside. My date chose outside. I was nervous because I get cold but to my surprise they sat us in a booth that replicates a cabana and it had its own heat lamp right above the table. It was perfect! Being outside but warm with a view of the city and the ambiance was beautiful. Our waiter was Santiago it was like he knew us. His recommendations were on point! He recommended the blueberry martini for me and a Manhattan for my date. Drinks were not only delicious but they weren't stingy with the alcohol. We got a head change for sure. As for food we got a little of everything from scallops, ceviche,, cauliflower, sea bass and ahi tuna Everything was delicious! The scallops and sea bass ceviche were our top two. When we first sat down Santiago said we were dressed to impress and asked us what we were celebrating. We said "life." He gave us a high five. I say that to say that is the vibe here.... Celebrating Life! With all that said I highly recommend visiting this spot if you're in the area. read more

It was okay - the food and the service were good. Good to me means it wasn't great, but I would go back as it was .... good.

Came to here for dinner during our stay in palm desert...we didn't make a reservation, but figured it's a Monday, we gave it a try and good that we did! No wait and got seated right away...we ordered some ceviche to share, a seafood stew, mahi mahi and a kid size fish and chips. The ceviche was very fresh and refreshing! The seafood stew was flavorful and huge with a lot of seafood (scallops, fishes, lobster and shrimps) and a salad/soup; I could not finish it all! The mahi mahi was wonderful according to my husband. My kid got a full size fish and chips and she finished one fish and some fries and it also came with a drink and a ice cream! The prices are very reasonable here to my surprise. The service was attentive and great. read more

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The location: GORGEOUS. We sat by the glass which looks over El Paseo. The rooftop portion had lights, tables, and booths. It was very intimate. If you eat here, ask to eat on the rooftop. Food: It was alright. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer. It was fried well and the spicy Vietnamese dipping sauce was the star of that dish. I got the Sugar Spiced Salmon and my boyfriend got the Filet Mignon. My boyfriend ordered Medium Rare and the steak was more on the rare side. They didn't let us know they had cut potatoes and not the garlic mashed potatoes. Wish it was that I think it would have elevated the dish more. The side with the chopped potatoes and vegetables was disappointing and flavorless. The Cabernet sauce was too bitter and took away from the steak. The salmon was a tad bit over cooked but still tasty. The rub on it had a good flavor. I think the wonton chip underneath the salmon could be done away with. It was kind of a weird addition. the mustard sauce I thought was creamy however needed more salt for flavor. We personally wouldn't go back. The food isn't worth the price. read more

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Really good food. Very good service. Seafood is fresh. Nice view when sitting outside. Prices are very fair for the quality of food. Recommend this place. read more

Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Giving a three star, but would agreed to a mid-three Decided to head out on this Sunday night. Looked for a newer place, that appeared to have quality seafood. Service was great. Sat in the bar area, due to no seating in the dinner area. Attentive service and very warm waitress tonight. Always a plus Good, we'll is was good. Not great, but good. Had the roasted octopus, baked scallops, surf and turf and shrimp pasta. Octopus was good, Luke warm when served, but still good. Scallops were good also. Overly sauced, but still flavorful. Filet was ok, had some bite and chew to it, so not sure if it Elias trimmed greatly, but still had some good flavor. Lobster, we'll always a good choice. Not overly zoomed, now chewy. Shrimp pasta did not have a lot of flavor, so maybe a miss on this meal. Overall it was good. Most likely won't be going back, but ok. read more

One of the best Seafood restaurants we have been to. The service was equally good with outside tables making it a great overall experience.

Go here for cocktails on the rooftop. Food is mediocre, nothing special. Service was good.

Excellent seafood. Also, Oceana on Country Club and Washington is very good! Get a booth, the chairs are terrible!

Omg!! Everything was good! The scallops were top tier and the short ribs were so tender! I will definitely go back. It did take a minute for the waiter to take our order but overall it was a good experience. read more

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We didn't have such a great experience at Pacifica. The service started slow and things went downhill from there. We were shown our table around 6:30 and sat for 20 minutes until having to go to the host and complain. Our server showed up shortly and apologized for the delay. We ordered drinks and starters. Luckily I ordered wine but my wife's Cosmo was horrible and we sent it back only to have a similar version return. Apparently the bartender didn't know how to make one :/ We ordered the garden salad and tomato bisque soup. The salad was fine but the soup was an odd deep red color and super salty. We moved on to the main course where I had the short ribs and my wife had the scallops. The short ribs were not bad but the scallops were cooked way too much. We had a coupon from our concierge for a free dessert but the waiter wasn't familiar with the offer and took 10 minutes to figure out it was good. We just had the ice cream/sorbet (two scoops). The sorbet was good but the chocolate ice cream was imitation ice milk or something not even edible. For what we were told to be a high end restaurant Pacifica underwhelmed in a big way. Adding...the venue itself is nice especially the 4 or 5 outdoor covered tables overlooking El Paseo. read more

Service was horrible. 2:15 minutes to eat. Appitizer came after an hour and after salads were served. My soup came 30 minutes after that. We had to ask for water. Server was mostly absent . Food was 50/50. My wife's salmon was delicious. Lobster was overcooked. My shrimp was so overcooked, a knife couldn't hardly saw through it. After 2 hours and 15 minutes, we had Desert boxed to go. Then they initially double charged us for 3 different bottles of wine! read more

Great seafood place with rooftop seating in upscale shopping district on El Paseo. Came here for appetizers and drinks. Host let us choose our seat for the best view and server was very attentive. Of course I had to get the half dozen oysters, which happened to be the totten inlet oysters from washington and they were meaty and huge! The grilled octopus was cooked to perfection and the wedge salad was delicious! I would definitely come back here again. read more

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This was a first time dining at Pacifica and we really had a nice evening. I had made a specific seating request and they were able to accommodate it. Our server was very nice and provided her opinion on our questions about what to select. The food was good and we both enjoyed our dinners. The Manager, Dave came by and was so attentive to my date. He really made her feel special and she appreciated his attention. read more

Excellent food! Kids really enjoyed kids specials that included an ice cream Sundae! Our waiter Santiago provided excellent service and a very welcoming atmosphere. read more

Where to begin...... We chose this based on the reviews. We were coming in from the OC for one night. This place was AMAZING! We tried the ceviche, the baked scallops, the oysters and the sea bass. The ceviche was so good that we instantly ordered a second helping for the 3 of us. It would be impossible to pick my favorite bite of the night. That being said, even amazing food cannot make up for poor service and our service surpassed the food! Roxanne could not have been better and this will go down as a core memory/fave for the rest of time. Cannot WAIT to go back soon!!! read more

Kuddos to the manager at Pacifica for following up on our dinner reservation request. We had requested with our dinner reservations to be seated to see the lunar eclipse, the first seating didn't quite work and she proactively realized this and moved us to a better location. We had a very good lunar eclipse experience. We started with the Baked Oysters on the 1/2 Shell. As you can see in my pic, we received 6 with barnacles and all (we liked the barnacles as a way of further expressing the ocean). The combination of the spinach, butter and lemon-parmesan gratinee was a savory way to start the evening. What sauce and topping I didn't use on the oyster, I used on their sour dough bread. Their sour dough, served warm, had the requisite pronounced flavor which held up well with the oyster sauce and topping - great combo. The lunar eclipse was in progress - see pic. We then had the Insalata Melenia. The mix of greens (which were fresh) and the sweetness of the fruit all melded well with the tang of the gorgonzola cheese and their lemon-mango vinaigrette. It was a nice balance all the way around. As you can see in my pic, the piece of sugar-spice salmon. I find interesting to put sugar on fish. The seasoning is a balance of earthy spices and a touch of sugar. They hit the balance and in the process caramelizing the sugar. This was a thinner piece of salmon and a bit over-cooked. On this evening, they were out of shrimp for my first choice of Shrimp Scampi Pasta. So we had the Seafood Stew. It had all the usual variety of seafood. The fish pieces held up well and were tender. But the lobster tail and shrimp were over-cooked. (The shell fish are served in the shell and takes a bit of work to free up the meat.) There is a bit of rice in the bottom of the bowl. The tomato based broth was very good. A nice mix of fish stock savoriness (a word in my dictionary) and a bit of heat on the palette. We really appreciated management and staff's appreciating our desires to watch the lunar eclipse. It was enjoyable to see staff and other patrons enjoying the evening show as well. read more

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Nice upscale restaurant with a big patio for outdoor sitting. Views are Gorgeous, Palm trees and mountains. This restaurant is upstairs. It's quaint and has a romantic feel. We ordered the short ribs and penne pesto pasta. I was impressed with the flavor. If you get there before 5pm they have a discount meme that includes a starter ( salad or soup) and a main course entree for just $27. Excellent friendly service. Will definitely be going back! read more

This is the restaurant we go to for our birthdays and anniversary (57 yrs and counting). Last night they hosted a veteran's night. They also will do the same thing tonight, Veteran's Day. The restaurant was bulging with old guys who are veterans. They did not have a special menu for the Vets. Any entrée was on the house. How special is that! I never served in Vietnam but I did serve. Last night was the 250th birthday of the United States Marines. Thank yo all the servers, cooks bus people and chefs, hostesses. All who pitched in. A very special night and a wonderful feeling about America tanks to Pacifica's ownership and executives. You are special and so is the food. I has a meal that was second to none. read more

Pacifica's food and service are at least a 4 with the exception of the hostess who was disrespectful. Here's the issue. If you want to dine out on a date or with your adult friends you will be subjected to young families with babies, toddlers, and children. And even if the parents are attentive, and many are not, you will be distracted by screaming kids. Last night we were seated next to parents with their toddler. The parents were in gym shorts (that I could overlook), but their toddler was screaming and threw gobs of food under the table that the staff had to clean up. I can't spend my precious dollars and moments there anymore. Two out of the last 3 visits had that scene. As long as you're OK with that level of distraction, then maybe it will be worth it. read more

Was excellent! We enjoyed the octopus and bacon wrapped dates. A very nice wine selection! Dinner was also excellent. Service was tops! They also have a very nice location and ambiance. A definite stop if in the area read more

Went this past weekend with my wife and had an amazing time. First time there and we both agreed it was an amazing experience! Food and cocktails were awesome! Our server was also very attentive! Will definitely go back!!! read more

Okay, we had a truly exceptional experience here. Wow! We came here for happy hour between 3:30 - 5 and got an awesome spot right at the rooftop glass. Happy hour deals are great! They have a two course meal for $25, or save $2 off appetizers and cocktails, plus discounted beer and wine. We opted for the two course meals - with the option of a few soups and salads as the starter and several seafood and meat mains. All of the cocktails our table ordered were delicious and craftfully made! Loved my pineapple lemon drop and others loved the mezcal and whiskey cocktails offered. We tried both the clam chowder and Mulligatawny soup - both so good! I'd never heard of the soup before but it was similar to a spiced lentil stew and surprisingly delicious I LOVED the sugar spiced salmon, wow! Packed with flavor, and the sauce was just the wonton ring really elevated the presentation too. Others at the table got the seafood skewer and were impressed at how many scallops and shrimp they got! One of the best parts about our timing was that every first and third Friday, folks drive their classic or fancy cars around the Main Street several times. We had so much fun watching the cars go by from our birds-eye view! Come during happy hour on the first and third Friday for the show. Our server, Roxanne, was spectacular: charming, accommodating, and helpful - one of the best I've had. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Food was amazing, drinks were delicious. The wait staff were very attentive and friendly. The views were awesome.. Great experience!

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a tasty experience! Had a reservation and our table was ready at the scheduled time! Palm Desert has a lot of experienced residents and the restaurant also has an early bird special, so we were definitely the youngest ones here by numerous decades...it got better as the night continued but the crowd also thinned out. Started off with the ahi tuna appetizer and it was decent. Raw tuna topped with avocado with some taro chips. The sea bass entree was excellent. Super fresh sea bass with a juicy interior, topped with a few pieces of bok choy, a bed of curry, along with some gingered rice .. Meal ended off with the apple strudel which was nice to look at. Seems like it was reheated in the oven and there was ice in the ice cream... Service was decent by the staff that wore a mask covering their mouth and nose. Some of the staff also wore gloves. read more

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I was a little hesitant to pursue Pacifica Seafood Restaurant since we passed by the Sullivan's Steakhouse just right beside it. You know me; I love me my steaks. But the missus decreed it was Pacifica Seafood and that was that. We were promptly seated on a busy Saturday night though it helps that we came in at a geriatric hour. I must say that the restaurant really looks nice and posh on the inside. As I looked onto the menu, I was pretty surprised that the 'surf' prices really approach the 'turf' prices on you common steak houses. Alas, I went ahead and ordered their Grilled Pacific Swordfish that came along with their Caesar Salad for good measure. The Caesar salad came and it wowed me. "Anchovies to kick it up a notch, that's a good starter", I'll say. The dressing is pungent creamy and those anchovies really tops it. Not a time is wasted, and my swordfish came. It was a good portioned meat and boy it did it right when I picked this entrée. The fish was moist and flavorful. On top of that the accoutrement, the chipotle salsa, avocado puree and all, just heightens the elegance of the dish. That was just a well thought after seafood meal that my palate truly appreciates. Lest we forget how the kids we also delighted with their food? Overall I would say that passing over beef (steakhouse) was a very wise decision as Pacifica Seafood definitely brought it. read more

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Great deck and great staff but the product is sub standard. Look, it's simple, get awesome bread instead of average bread, get awesome olives in your martinis instead of cheap tasteless olives, make your martinis like you care not like we don't matter to you, and finally the presentation of the Ahi tuna dish was like my kids made it for me on Father's Day. It was amateur and it shows. Tasted great but WTF make it look like you put some effort into it. We won't be back because there are other options that make an effort. read more

Great ambience & service. The calamari & drinks were great. My soup was a little too think but tasty. The Shrimp Louie Salad was simply okay. I wouldn't get it again. We'll be back & I'll order something else. read more

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