Pacific Catch

T. Sarah Harrington Edited a month ago

* be careful if you have a food allergy* So we ordered a shrimp taco and crispy cod taco with sweet potato fries/black beans, the sea bass with brussels sprouts and kimchi fried rice that came with a sunny side up egg, calamari, skirt steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus, and black beans on the side. The shrimp tacos and the skirt steak were the best parts of the meal. They actually had good flavor. The mashed potatoes were creamy and tasty too. Everything else was pretty disappointing though. The sea bass was dry and stiff with no flavor at all and it was very overcooked. The crispy cod tacos were also flavorless and overcooked. The black beans had no taste and were undercooked. The calamari, brussels sprouts, sweet potato fries, and kimchi fried rice were all just mediocre. What really bothered me was how they handled my sesame allergy. I told the server at the start that I have a sesame allergy and that it can send me into anaphylactic shock. She said she had let the kitchen know. But the kimchi fried rice still came out with sesame seeds on it. I did not notice until we were already half way eating. When I pointed it out she just shrugged and said it was only a garnish t

Sophie Gullett 2 months ago

Been wanting to try pacific catch for a while and it did not disappoint! I got the salmon with green beans and mashed potatoes which were all excellent. It came with charred lemon and a super tasty green sauce. My partner got the chirashi plate which was beautiful and super good. Very solid fish place, we'll definitely be coming back!

Anahit Baghramyan 2 months ago

Excellent experience! The food and service were amazing. A special thank you to Ian for going above and beyond. My drink was a bit too sweet for my taste, and he thoughtfully found a sour juice to add, which balanced it perfectly. His attention to detail and willingness to customize my drink made the experience even better. Outstanding customer service—I truly appreciated it and will definitely be back!

Brandon Leibowitz 4 months ago

Pacific Catch in Santa Monica was a really solid experience from start to finish. The food came out fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I ordered the Surf & Turf with grilled lobster tail, skirt steak, asparagus, mashed potatoes, chimichurri, and Hawaiian rolls. The steak was tender and the lobster had a nice buttery flavor without being too heavy. The Lobster Roll was another favorite. The lobster tasted fresh and the griddled Hawaiian rolls added the perfect touch of sweetness. The sesame slaw balanced everything nicely. We also shared the Pupu Platter which included coconut shrimp, sticky ribs, sea bass skewers, guaca-poke, and tortilla chips. Great option if you want to sample a few different appetizers. The sticky ribs and coconut shrimp were especially good. For drinks, I had the Cloudline Pinot Noir and the Niña Colada. Both paired really well with the meal. The Niña Colada was refreshing and tropical without being overly sweet. Dessert was the Chocolate Lava Cake with vanilla gelato and berries, and it was the perfect ending to the meal. The atmosphere was relaxed, the service was friendly, and the overall experience was great. Definitely a spot I’d come back

Dylan Shen 7 months ago

Food during the happy hour is great and reasonably priced! I got the ribs, spicy salmon roll, and ceviche which I would definitely get again during happy hour. The restaurant ambience is also quaint and good for talking too. I also came for dinner a separate time, however, the food wasn't too good. I liked the calamari and clam appetizer. I heard the popcorn shrimp was good too but I'm allergic. The tuna poke was very disappointing though; no flavor and mostly just fish, seaweed, lettuce, and ginger. Large portion sizes though.