Pacifica Seafood Restaurant Menu
Introducing the menu at Pacifica Seafood Restaurant, located in Palm Desert, CA, you can expect a classy dining experience with options for all dietary preferences. From fresh chilled seafood like Oysters on the Half Shell and Ahi Tuna Tartare to small plates like Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates and Grilled Wild Spanish Octopus, the menu truly showcases the best of seafood cuisine. The soups and salads offerings, such as New England Clam Chowder and Pacifica's Caesar Salad, are perfect for starters or lighter fare. With amenities like outdoor seating, a full bar, and happy hour specials, this restaurant is ideal for groups, families, and date nights alike. The variety and quality of dishes at Pacifica Seafood Restaurant make it a must-visit spot for seafood lovers in the area.
Chilled Seafood
Oysters on the Half Shell*
cocktail sauce | horseradish | cucumber mignonette
Pacifica's Ceviche*
tortilla chips | tomato | jalapeno | cilantro | red onion | lime
Chilled Poached Prawns
wasabi cocktail sauce | wonton chip
Ahi Tuna Tartare*
sake-soy sesame marinade | avocado
Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates
applewood smoked bacon | goat cheese | toasted almonds | aged balsamic | blue cheese crumbles | beurre blanc
Baked Scallops on the Shell
amaretto | spinach | bacon | shallots | parmesan
Grilled Wild Spanish Octopus
fried shishito pepper | herb chimichurri | chorizo oil
Crispy Calamari
spicy vietnamese dipping sauce | wasabi aioli
Sautéed "P.E.I." Mussels
chili flakes | garlic | shallots | whole grain mustard | white wine
Baked Oysters on the Shell
sautéed spinach | lemon-parmesan gratinée
Small Plates
Soups, Salads
New England Clam Chowder
applewood smoked bacon | yukon gold potatoes
Sweet Potato Soup
coconut milk, pumpkin seeds, basil oil
Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
iceberg | cherry tomatoes | bacon | blue cheese | crumbles | red onion | blue cheese dressing
Pacifica's Caesar Salad
croutons | parmesan | anchovy | caesar dressing
Baby Kale Salad
salata, apple, fig, hazelnuts, lemon pepper vinaigrette
Mixed Greens Salad
pecans | blue cheese crumbles | dried cranberries | maple-dijon vinaigrette
Insalata Pacifica*
sugar spiced salmon | mixed greens | strawberries | blueberries | mango | craisins | blue cheese | pecans | red onion | lemon-maple vinaigrette
Pacifica's Shrimp Louie
chilled poached prawns | romaine | cherry tomatoes | egg | avocado | pickled carrots | cucumber | champagne vinaigrette | louie dressing
Entrée Salads
Entrées Pasta
Grilled Swordfish*
avocado puree | marinated tomatoes | chipotle corn salsa
Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs
garlic mashed potatoes | sautéed spinach | cippolini onion | cabernet sauce
Seared Sea Scallops*
blistered tomato risotto, parmesan, parsley, brown butter
Grilled Center Cut Filet Mignon*
fingerling potatoes, brussels sprouts, cabernet sauce
Twin Lobster Tails*
two 6 oz. lobster tails | roasted fingerling potatoes | asparagus | drawn butter
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast*
herb sunchokes, sautéed kale, white pepper soubise
Shrimp Pasta
sautéed shrimp | garlic | cream | white wine | tomatoes | capers | parmesan | fresh herbs
Sugar Spiced Salmon*
chinese beans | mustard sauce | wonton ring | garlic mashed potatoes
Tuscan Spiced Cauliflower
carrot puree, fennel seed, fresh herbs
Pan Seared Chilean Seabass*
honey-soy glaze | ginger sticky rice | bok choy | green curry-coconut sauce | sesame seeds
Seared 'Rare' Ahi*
ginger-soy beurre blanc | baby carrots | shiitake mushrooms | ginger sticky rice
12 oz. New York Strip Steak*
salsa verde | house cut fries | grilled maitake mushrooms | anchovy
Seafood Stew
half lobster tail | salmon | prawn | scallops | white fish | mussels | jasmine rice | aromatic lobster infused broth
Vegetarian Ziti Pasta
sundried tomato pesto | cherry tomatoes | asparagus | parmesan
Miso Marinated Mahi
butter poached mushrooms, seared radicchio, romesco sauce
Surf & Turf*
You deserve it! 12 oz. New York Strip Steak | 6 oz. lobster tail | garlic mashed potatoes | asparagus | cabernet reduction | lemon | drawn butter
Featured Item
Signature Cocktails
The Garden
Empress Gin | sparkling grapefruit soda | lemon juice
Black Manhattan
Michter's Rye | Montenegro Amaro | Angostura bitters | Brandied amarena cherry
Side Rider
Argonaut "Saloon Strength" Brandy | Cointreau | lemon juice | cinnamon-sugar rim
Ship Wrecked
Jameson Irish Whiskey | peach schnapps | mint | lemon juice | soda
Pacifica's Old Fashioned
High West "Double Rye" | orange peel | cherry | Angostura bitters
Espresso Martini
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka | espresso | Kahlua | espresso beans
Clam Chowder
Leek & Mushroom Soup
Mixed Green Salad
Caesar Salad
First Course
Entrée
Sugar Spiced Salmon* (Half Portion)
chinese beans | mustard sauce | wonton ring | garlic mashed potatoes
Braised Beef Short Ribs (Half Portion)
garlic mashed potatoes | sautéed spinach | cippolini onion | cabernet sauce
