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Pacifica del Mar

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Local(858) 792-0476

1555 Camino del Mar Ste 321
del Mar, CA 92014

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Pacifica del Mar
Local(858) 792-0476

1555 Camino del Mar Ste 321
del Mar, CA 92014

http://www.pacificadelmar.com

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Pacifica Del Mar in Del Mar is a three star Californian restaurant. This mildly expensive restaurant is one of the popular places in the area. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and 10 Best Views in San Diego awards. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This place features fine wines.

User Reviews of Pacifica del Mar

Yelp.com Review - by Laura C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful ocean view, breeze, sunshine...that's how I like to brunch.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good, reasonably priced food in Del Mar. Outdoor seating with a great view. What more can you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food was great. We had the Calamari appetizer then Seared Ahi and Swordfish entrees. All of it was cooked just right. Service was great too. This was a first-date. We just wanted to enjoy a leisurely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nik M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This joint is simply amazing. Swordfish need I say more. So we took a trip down south to visit some old friends. We were directed to this place for the best swordfish and appetizers. Stepping in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by e a.

5.0 of 5 stars. A wonderful place for brunch. The outdoor lounge area is a great spot to visit with someone special and enjoy a great view of the ocean and the ocean breeze. Seared tuna sandwich with seaweed salad is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love the Japanese clam chowder. View is spectacular.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bleep s.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is good. The view is stunning. This is a wonderful place to sit back and say "ahhhhh", as you sip your favorite adult beverage and gaze out towards the sea, preferably at sunset. Started with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by daniel c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here last night, cause a friend bought me dinner for a favor. This place is very upscale with a good selection of wine and beer. Bartenders are very polite, friendly, fun, and quick with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. From beginning to end Pacifica was phenomenal. As my girlfriend and I raced up the steps in a vigorous attempt to beat the sunset, we arrived at the front door with about 3 minutes to spare. I took...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean M.

3.0 of 5 stars. For a restaurant that touts its seafood credentials so shamelessly, I was surprised to find Chilean Sea Bass on the menu. Clearly this "award-winning" chef is oblivious to sustainable seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. pretty days in san diego.. should be spent in a place with pretty food overlooking pretty views. that is what pacifica breeze cafe.the simply breathtaking view is quickly enhanced by delicious food....
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leah M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Came here on a late afternoon/early evening date with RJ. The patio had an undeniably amazing view and would of been absolutely perfect if we could of ignored the people sitting at a table literally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel P.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I were planning on spending the day at the races and wanted a nice place to have lunch.We have a restaurant passport card, so that narrowed our choices to 5 restaurants. We chose the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Go for the view, the drinks/ambiance and then the food. I was a little disappointed by the service since they did not refill my ice tea quickly. I guess the service was average. So I had the Chilean...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Happy hour with a friend. Place and location good but the happy hour is no big deal at all - mediocre appetizers and $1 a glass off wine, so only $7 (instead of $8) for a common Zin that I buy at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mon K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm so happy my coworker introduced me to this place. She told me to try the Sugar Spice Salmon wrap. I normally don't venture out and try such unique dishes, but this was excellent! I've decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara D.

5.0 of 5 stars. We had our wedding reception here and it was absolutely fantastic. It holds up to about 70 people max, so it's the perfect spot for a smaller wedding. Our guests were very impressed with the views,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great little cafe for a quick breakfast or lunch with a view. I'm a big fan of the order-at-the-counter concept. The food is always fresh and tasty... the Salmon Benedict is serious stuff....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandey R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food and a great view!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha M.

2.0 of 5 stars. The view is wonderful, but the buck stops there. Some of the food was great, but other dishes just exemplified the fact they weren't trying that hard. My spinach salad literally tasted like they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Excellent service and food. We really appreciate the "half off bottles of wine on Thursdays"- That enables you to try some more expensive wines you might not normally step up to.The real bummer for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pricey, mediocre food. I have been waiting for my salad about 50 min. But they have nice view :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had dinner here tonight, my 2nd time dining here. Wanted to get my seafood fix taken care of while I was in town, and Pacifica Del Mar did not disappoint. We sat outside and had an awesome ocean...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sara K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Pacifica del Mar. The location and view is amazing, the service is friendly and helpful, and the food is remarkably fresh and delicious, not to mention that they have a terrific wine list. It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by P H.

5.0 of 5 stars. We went there for a birthday dinner last night. We were 25 minutes late to our reservation due to opening day revelers and worried we had lost our table but Josh, the host, was able to seat us within...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen E.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Bar: The bar staff here is great and it's one of the best happy hour deals in Del Mar. I, personally, think the bar menu is stronger than the full menu. There is a corn dog shrimp appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow I really liked this place. Went here with my wife and parents yesterday for some lunch. There was a good crowd, but we grabbed a table pretty quickly. The prices were very fair for the food and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by laura W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just had my wedding at this charming outdoor cafe this past Friday, July 10th, 2009. My husband and I were on a very tight budget with only 60 people coming (most of whom were flying in from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad O.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is excellent, but they deliver your food from the kitchen upstairs, so I usually find the service spotty. Also, the seating is open, so it can be hard to find a place to sit.However, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I must say that while I remain a fan, we were extremely disappointed with the food and service during our last visit. While our waitress, Kelsey, was friendly enough, it took close to an hour for us...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chun P.

4.0 of 5 stars. As Sean B. says below, there are plenty of food reviews, so I'll try to make this quick: We ordered the exact same things: Japanese Clam Chowder ($6), I wouldn't call this "Clam Chowder", but still...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay V.

4.0 of 5 stars. apparently, if you arrive before 6 p.m. to eat dinner, you can order an entree and salad for $21.75. if you do this on a thursday, all bottles of wine are half price. my parents who are in their mid...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went here again today for a post-graduation lunch. Once again average food. Service this time was poor. Took awhile for waitress to stop by, then once she did, quickly got water, and our calamari...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been here only for business lunches. Never for dinner or weekends. There are 60 other reviews for the food, so you already have a very good understanding.But what is not well known is that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food and beautiful scenery! I ordered the sugar-spiced salmon wrap with sweet potato chips and ate every single morsel. They get their salmon from Pacifica Del Mar restaurant and it is always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanio F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Although our reliable weathermen predicted cloudy, the sun came out this afternoon so off we went to look for a place outside to eat with Apricot our dog. We haven't been to del mar in a while so we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha O.

1.0 of 5 stars. totally disappointed. i went back for like the billionth time and they have gone down hill. we waited almost 5 minutes before anyone brought us water or said hi once we were seated.when we did order...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shari S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this restaurant! I am never disappointed and 06/01/09 was no different. The sugar spiced salmon was great as always and the new Swordfish entree was to die for. This is a must! I would give it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim W.

4.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 stars rounded up for service and location. We shared a few items here: The Japanese clam chowder was flavorful and interesting. Strong notes of mushroom and miso. Kind of light on the clam. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maureen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. She gets a solid 7 - as in, that was the average rating I'd give to the Delmartians that come to see and be seen here (both guys and gals).Oh yes, same goes for the restaurant itself :-)Great view,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Romantic and exceptional restaurant with die-hard ocean views and good atmosphere. BUTWhat happened to the Berry Cobbler??!!! Where did it go?! Bring it back and I'll be first in line for it!
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Some chips slipped off his plate and onto the table. The waiter touched them and put them back on his plate... um what?Aside from that, Pacifica Breeze Cafe(PBC) is a cozy little outdoor, more casual...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by c c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I got to go here for my birthday with my sister, her family and my family. I had been here a few years ago. It is a very lovely restaurant with great location. Our server was less than attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by doreen e.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was surprised how hopping this place was on a Sunday night. I used to think this was a really nice place to eat, but I'm afraid my opinion's changed a bit. A beautiful view, and maybe that's just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly M.

4.0 of 5 stars. pacifica del mar is the ideal place to go on a clear, sunny afternoon. it has a gorgeous view of the ocean, and you can even feel the coolness from the waves if there is a breeze.parking is tricky in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniela J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great ocean view, friendly staff and amazing food!If you like seafood I highly recommend you try the mix grilled seafood dish: Prawn, Scallop, Fresh Fish and Wild Rice Pilaf type risotto with Chive...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent food, great view, and allows dogs. The only reason this didn't get more stars is because the food has to be brought in from the restaurant upstairs, and by the time my entree arrived, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lucy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place for seafood in the entire San Diego area. Only restaurant that might be better is Bartolla's at the Venetian in Las Vegas.Awarded the California Restaurant Association's prestigious...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mae S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Atmosphere 5 stars -- the ocean horizon peeks over the roofs of the houses lying between the main drag and the beach. For a lot more money, you could eat at one of the full-ocean-view places upstairs,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda G.

3.0 of 5 stars. My manager took me and another coworker here today for lunch, and I absolutely loved it at first glance. The view was great, the menu looked interesting and the prices were very reasonable, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love love love this place. Dont recommend on a cold or rainy day since its basically all outside. Very tasty and interesting dishes, also the meals are all pretty healthy... and wont empty your piggy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by GAIL W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Del Mar... Where the beautiful people are. Or want-to-be. Only delicious gourmet food here. Good conversation buzzing around you. Feels like you are on vacation in your own backyard. Dress nice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tricia W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I visited Pacifica Del Mar for their extended Restaurant Week (prix fixe menu for $40) and was very impressed. I had lobster ravioli for a starter and it was lemony and delicious, and the pasta was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marwin A.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Hoy,Marween, yoor Dad eendjoyed hees deenerr widjoo.""Yoo ekspent ah laht op mahnee hee sayd."Haha,Grandma,did he tell you where we ate,and what we had?"Djes, berree klost to yoor koondoo een Del...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by S F.

5.0 of 5 stars. We came here for restaurant week, which surprised me that they even had any reservations open since many places were booked solid. I'm glad they did tho. First off they have a parking garage attached...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pamela G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is so fabulous, I'm having my baby shower here!Hubby and I came here with a group of friends for some nummy food and from what I can tell, some great wine. Here's a rundown of our meals:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin K.

5.0 of 5 stars. came for the happy hour.all the food items were carefully prepared and presented elegantly. i particularly enjoyed the tempura prawns over seaweed salad and steamed clams. the two guys working the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like it here...there are some specials you can order in the early evening and I like the Steak and brocollini...and they gave us free chocolate cake...yum! The garlic shrimp with pasta is kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Noel J.

5.0 of 5 stars. WOW! Came here for a Christmas Dinner with our close group of friends. It was a bad sweater / White elephant party including a limo ride. We looked pretty ridicules among the other posh patrons. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paula N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pacifica is one of those few places that you can get lunch for under $10 AND an ocean view. They have salads, burgers, sandwiches, and homemade sweet potato chips (but I think their fries are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gregory W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Pacifica Breeze is one of our favorite spots in Del Mar. All the tables are outside, but many covered from the direct sun. The food is really great and I especially like the turkey burgers. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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By far my favorite restaurant! by Candyce F. at InsiderPages

My favorite in the world! I love this one so much. You have to get the sea bass. And go right before sunset, the view is phenomenal! The bar is totally cute, and the staff is super friendly. Kind of weird to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I seriously have the most random cravings for the food at Pacifica Del Mar. I ate at this restaurant ONCE with a group of about eight, and EVERYONE's dish was absolutely fantastic. I ordered the Ahi...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jordan K.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went here for the first time the other night and I was very impressed. The view alone on the patio is worth 3 stars, no doubt about it. The drinks are all strong (strong = good when you are 24 and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by O G.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I lived in San Diego, it was one of my favorite spots for breakfat/lunch or a cup of afternoon coffee. When I visit San Diego these days, I try to make to to this spot every time for some great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D. R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love! Love! Love!I took my boyfriend to Pacifica last night and we had a wonderful experience. We get out a lot and finding a new restaurant in SD that really exceeded expectations is not an easy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maddie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went in for dinner last week for the first time. I was blown away by the food. Originally, I just went in to try some appetizers and margaritas, but ended up ordering halibut, dessert, the works...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Israel I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Its all about the taste, yeah its a pricey place but the seafood has a unique taste and very fresh. from the shell fish to the mahi dishes they all rock. The view is nothing less than what you expect...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bao N.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went there last weekend around 10 am on a Saturday. The food was great and so was the atmosphere. The dining area is mostly outside with a few tables located indoors. We had breakfast here and it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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Great Food and View! by Marilen H. at InsiderPages

Pacific Del Mar, has great food and wonderful ambiance. Definitely would return and recommend to others. The view is beautiful and adds to the experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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great views and good food

Pacifica is a really relaxing dining experience with great ocean views. The staff was very nice and the ambiance was enjoyable. Food was good, although the sandwich I had wasn't the best of its type I've ever...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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Great dining by Audrey R. at InsiderPages

What a great place to eat. The view out over the Pacific is amazing. The food is excellent and a great ambience also. Parking can be tricky if busy in Del Mar, but try undergound parking and you should be OK....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Awesome happy hour!

You can't beat the half priced appetizers for happy hour. They arent jsut your average chips and dip apps eitehr so definitely a great place for after work with friends.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Great view and good food

Pacifica has a great view overlooking the ocean, which is really nice on sunny afternoon. Food is good... not spectacular, but good. Had the ahi sandwich and it was good but not amazing.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Min K.

5.0 of 5 stars. A bunch of my friends were in town from LA and we decided to eat lunch at Del Mar on the way to the Wild Animal Park. We had initially planned on going to the Cafe part of this restaurant, but when we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Beautiful Ambience. Good wait staff. Delicious Food!

While I was visiting San Diego, I had the pleasure of stopping in this restaurant for dinner. The location is absolutely gorgeous, the view - breathtaking! I had the salt and pepper prawns, and I thought since...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Nice location

Food and service were average...location and view is great...that is what you are paying for in Del Mar. For great seafood you're better off at Poseidon or Jake's around the corner.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michele M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fancy Schmancy place ... so expect to spend some money.I had the Chilean sea bass, and it was delicious. Cooked just right, and it was a good size portion.My boyfriend got the Salt Pepper Prawns and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice view, great service, good foodMy husband and I went for dinner with another couple after joining them at the races. As another reviewer mentioned, it took 20 minutes to drive from the street to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by DIANA D.

3.0 of 5 stars. We had reservations for 8:15PM for a group of 4. It took us 30 minutes just to get to valet inside the parking structure! (Ridiculous - my friend and I got out of the car to head upstairs to retrieve...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leanna L.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're in the mood for some bomb-ass seafood, get yourself and your significant other to Pacifica Del Mar (restaurant, not cafe). I have to say, this joint is one of my very favorite places to go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Norr E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went to the restaurant for lunch (not the cafe) and thought it was pretty good. Wasn't too crowded when we got there but got that way by the time we left. Beautiful food. The food was pretty good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Excellent food great view

We had an excellent meal. We put the ser ver on the spot and asked for recommendations. Appetizer: perfect seasonal selection. Of course he recommended their signature dish for the main course (sweet and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had lunch at the cafe. Great views, good food, great service.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Definitely will go back

Oysters were AMAZING and tasty (not too fishy - my husband doesn't like fish and he loved them). Will definitely visit again. Nice date spot. Want to go back to try the $20 variety dinner before 6pm.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annono M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Halibut - Good & FreshService - Acceptable, barelyGnocchi - Rubbery, not goodDrinks - WeakAtmosphere - GreatFantastic atmosphere and location, but there are too many good restaurants in the area to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Derrick M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went last week for dinner with a couple friends and thought the place was just ok. My friends just got appetizers and split them while I got a chicken dish. My food was pretty good, not the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kendra C.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my aunts is a huge fan of this place and took me for the first time a few years ago. If this were her review she would probably give 5 stars. I'm leaning more towards 4 because I don't find the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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good standard seafood

Nice sunset views by the window. At the catered party I attended here the food was so-so, but for a sit down dinner the plates are much better. Crabcake appetizer is delicious. I like the scallops here.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Prior to actually dining there, I must admit that had never actually heard of Pacifica Del Mar. However once we were inside the quaint restaurant, I knew that this was definitely a hip spot. There...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by karen k.

4.0 of 5 stars. lunch or dinner. got to try the japanese clam chowder, crab cakes, salmon, baked oysters, lobster etc.. interior is a blend of bright colors which makes you feel bright and cozy and they have colored...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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$$$$$

Decent food, pretentious decor, nice view. Nice aquarium. Good bread. This place is about the place, not about the food. Lots of Banana Republic shirts and hair gel walking around that place. I'd go back for a...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Lovely View

Pacifica Del Mar is a lovely restaurant with a great view. The seafood is excellent and so is the service.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Who doesn't love anything in Del Mar? Amazing local breakfast spot! The view was absolutely gorgeous, service was perfect and omelet was ideal! My boyfriend had the French toast and loved it. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig W.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has the look and feel of a 4 (or even 4.5ish) star joint, but I think it slides a little because it's got a great view and a great location, and if you got those going for you, sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel H.

4.0 of 5 stars. We tried this place out on a Friday evening in May. We got in before 6pm for their 6 before 6 special and both tired the Japanese clam chowder soup and the scallop dish. (The special is soup or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Lovely view

This is a upscale seafood restaurant catering to the Del Mar locals. It's has a great bar with a impressive wine list. Place for the cougars.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah L.

3.0 of 5 stars. meh.seafood is not my friend, so my options were limited. a $23 piece of chicken OR $34-$35 steak. i went with the filet mignon. honestly, i've had better. my party sent back the "baby-food" lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Normally I would give 4 stars for this place, but this has an awesome patio that is dog friendly! That bumps it up to 5 stars! I'm definitely going to be back here, especially because it's close to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julianna W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going to Pacifica for as long as I can remember. Always a little pricey but I LOVE the sugar spiced salmon. It's worth it! One time I saw Greg Kinnear(Little Miss Sunshine, Stuck on you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Had a great meal here at lunch. The waiter recommended the Barbecued Sugar-Spiced Salmon which comes with Chinese Beans, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mustard Sauce. It's the dish shown in a couple of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by krista L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been once, but it was enough to get me to want to go back, many, many, many times. I got their salmon wrap without rice, cuz I didn't feel like getting too full off carbs. I meant to ask...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dawn M.

2.0 of 5 stars. The view was nice, the weather was perfect, the food was great...the service was horrible. It was a Monday afternoon - I ordered the salmon salad and my colleague had the chicken. It was not a busy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by janeDO E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent food, pretentious decor, nice view. Nice aquarium. Good bread. This place is about the place, not about the food. Lots of Banana Republic shirts and hair gel walking around that place. I'd go...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The view was gorgeous. The food was pretty good. I had the thai chicken wrap which came with interesting yam chips (I've never had those before). I wasn't a fan of the yam chips. A table over from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Wonderful views by Marla T. at InsiderPages

Get a real feel for Del Mar with the great views from their terrace while you enjoy continenetal cuisine. The calamari is the perfect starter and then you will be able to choose from a variety of seafood...
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food: Delicious. The catfish was really tender and flavorful. Everyone in my table enjoyed my dish. Desserts were really great too. I had the trio and it was yummy.Ambiance: amazing view, quiet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kari S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The view is amazing! Especially during the summer and you can sit out on the patio! The menu is decent and the food is okay, nothing spectacular. We go for the ocean!
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen O.

4.0 of 5 stars. A favorite breakfast spot. I always get the eggs benedict that come over tasty biscuits instead of an English muffin. The hollandaise sause has a nice zesty lime flavor. And the side potatoes come...
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin T.

4.0 of 5 stars. 1. Extremely attractive clientele and employees.2. Personalized service3. Excellent appetizer menuI usually go with friends who know the bar staff on a first name basis, so perhaps my review is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to take a dinner date. I have been here twice, once on my bday and then for Valentines. They have pretty good lobster and other seafood dishes. I like the location and the vibe. Staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. Luckily the viewmakes one forget about the foodOcean fill me up
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave V.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is such a pretentious place. I just don't get it. I guess if you create a restaurant with an expensive menu and wine list in Del Mar, you'll attract plenty of people regardless of the quality....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great location with sun deck seating for viewing the Pacific Ocean from Del Mar. Their breakfast choices are great, and I highly recommend the breakfast buritto which is filled with scambled eggs,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Pearl L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is good, but not out of this world. The decor and ambiance is really nice, and service has always been great. I would definitely revisit.I just realized last night that lights in the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rhea B.

4.0 of 5 stars. So there I was, early afternoon on a weekday, famished, having just run 7 miles. And I came across the Pacifica Breeze Cafe. Lovely al fresco restaurant mid-level in the multi-tiered outdoor Del Mar...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great affordable dining if you don't want to ante up for Pacifica Del Mar. And the view is fantastic. I recommend the shrimp quesadilla and the Gyros sandwich. The fish tacos are only OK (I prefer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marisa L.

4.0 of 5 stars. In short: Great cocktails and spot-on view of the ocean. Definitely some of the best calamari that I've had, too. We dined here after an afternoon at the Spa at L'Auberge across the street. The Plaza...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephani S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place never lets me down when I take out of town visitors there. The food is always great, the service is always attentive, and the crowd is always fun. Consistency is what is so great about this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rich R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is simply one of the most unique and wonderful places in all of San Diego to dine. Anyone who has yet to try Pacifica's Barbecued Sugar-Spice Salmon has simply missed out on the best thing on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. BURGER anyone? The most mouth watering, delicious, tender burger you have ever had. The reason that this burger stands alone from any other burger, is that they melt Brie cheese between the meat and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam B.

4.0 of 5 stars. My parents favorite place. Consistently good food and the patio seating is where it's at. I don't know why anybody would sit inside. Chris Y. is right, it's definitely a mid-life crisis sort of place....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nette J.

4.0 of 5 stars. The views of the ocean are spectacular, and the food is good. I've enjoyed the Barbecued Sugar-Spiced Salmon and the Herb Encrusted Whitefish. The fish is so fresh and moist! For dessert I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J J.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place looks over the Del Mar beach. I've been here for both breakfast and lunch, and was wonderful. The menu is simple: salads, pastas, burgers/sandwich, and seafood. Haven't had drinks here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food is good - not out of this world amazing - but good. Location is fantastic (easy parking underground) and the views are un-beatable. Good people watching, during the day it is the ladies who...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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Good for weekend afternoons

Good lunch-time food with outdoor seating- so you can bring your dogs. Nice view and cute staff (at least their used to be). Just order your food at the counter, take a seat outside and they'll bring your food...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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Worth it!

Absolutely nothing to complain about! We've had: ahi tuna tartare, smoked salmon brushetta, spicy scallop ceviche, rock shrimp corn dog, japanese clam chowder, pan seared sea scallops, and filet mignon....
kudzu.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace H.

1.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant epitomizes San Diego gastronomy to me: great location, mediocre food. I agree with all of the other reviewers that the view is fantastic and on a sunny day you can see the ocean, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This cafe is the daughter of the Pacifica Del Mar Restaurant. Serving only breakfast and lunch you'll find a great selection of soups, salads and sandwiches bistro style and always very fresh. A great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food, friendly service. I've been here three times now with friends for breakfast. Everything we have all had was fantastic, fresh, and fast. On a fog free day the views to the ocean are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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Absolutely the best

Great view, great food and wine and great service. Enjoy!
kudzu.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a gorgeous place to dine any time of the year. Located on the top terrace of a mall structure in Coastal Del Mar, the view from here is amazing. With a backdrop of the grand Pacific, you would...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sandwiches and such. I liked what I ordered - proscuitto and mozzarella on focaccia - and it was toasted just right. The cheese was all melty and the bread was just a little burned and stuff. My...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Annalynn C.

1.0 of 5 stars. A co-worker wanted to take us out for "good food" at lunch today and he highly recommended the Pacifica Breeze Cafe. The location is great, it's near the beach; however, it was a little chilly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine C.

4.0 of 5 stars. There are not a lot of places in Del Mar where you can eat a fine meal and have an ocean view without emptying your piggy bank. But you do have that option at Pacifica Breeze cafe. It is cafe with an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Beautiful View and Food

Enjoy this great seafood restaurant with a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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one of my favorites

Great view and ambience. Interesting menu. Great happy hour. The BEST people watching.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful location. Excellent steak.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I expected more from this place...I guess because they were offering a menu for restaurant week, I thought they would be better. The butternut bisque wasn't really to my liking and the salmon was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by roshni r.

4.0 of 5 stars. the little spin off cafe of the pacifica del mar, pacific breeze is open only for breakfast and lunch. there's a great variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps for lunch, and i'm told that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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Epinions

pacifica del mar: mmm! mmm! good!
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Epinions

whimsical yet sophisticated...
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Gayot

pacifica del mar boasts an ocean view and a menu tilting towards the pacific rim. always innovative and frequently packed as result, the restaurant offers a menu that ranges broadly. thereis a plush kim chee...
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SignOnSanDiego.com

from pacific rim-inspired menu to happy hour apps--the kitchen and staff get everything right...
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OpenTable

pacifica del mar sits high atop the beautiful del mar plaza overlooking the pacific ocean. we offer award winning cuisine specializing in seafood in an upscale casual dining environment...
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New York Times

this lovely restaurant overlooks the sea from the plush precincts of del mar plaza. highly innovative, the restaurant frequently rewrites the menu to show off such show-stoppers as a tower of layered ahi...
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Wcities

breathtaking ocean views and superb seafood cuisine make this restaurant one of the most popular in north county. whether dining amidst the warm hues of the elegant main salon or watching a pacific sunset from...
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AOL CityGuide

phenomenal ocean view and fine dining at its best...
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TripAdvisor

if i could rate wonderful sunsets, this place would be one of the best restaurants in the world. the.....
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Yahoo! Travel

Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Pacifica Del Mar in Del Mar, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and hotels.
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OpenTable

Awarded the California Restaurant Association's prestigious Gold Medallion for "Best Seafood Dining in San Diego," and Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, Pacifica Del Mar is one of San Diego's most popular...
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