Cafe Pacifica - Old Town Restaurant - Customer Reviews

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Date: September.20.2007 21:36
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Name: Andrew
Title: Fantastic food, great restaurant.

Review:

My girlfriend and I wanted a nice, upscale seafood dinner and visited Cafe Pacifica after reading some of the reviews. We did not know what to expect as it is located in Old Town (not a seafood hotbed), but were pleasently surprised to say the least. It is definitely a very upscale and refined restaurant, and the prices were considerably less anything comparable along the water. This was one of the best dinners we've ever had.

The well known margaritas were great. They had a great wine list, although we couldn't utilize it. The special soup, a spicy chowder with shrimp and beans, was terrific and a can't miss. The fish were perfectly prepared, and the sauces and spices were tasty but not overbearing (and I don't usually like much on my fish).

My girlfriend was able to order a chef's favorite that wasn't even on the menu. The creme brule and strawberries and chocolate desserts were very good, and the dessert selections were plenty. I have read reviews about mediocre ser ... Full Review

Date: November.24.2006 14:17
Rating:
Name: Ann
Title: We hate to beg....

Review: Our party of five came for an early, pre-theater dinner at about 6pm. The restaurant was very uncrowded so we thought we'd have no problems getting in and out. Fortunately our drinks and the bread came quickly because everything else took a very long time. One son had a simple bowl of soup, the other a caeser salad. My husband and I split the portobello/ crab appetizer. Nothing was fancy so we were mystified as to the delay and their were no explanations or apologies offered. Our entrees finally came approximately one hour after being seated. My corn and crab salad was good but uninspired. The rest of the family had regular entrees, pasta, steak, chicken etc... Most were luke warm so it seemed that not only did the kitchen take it's time but the wait staff were in no hurry to ensure a decent tip. Although at most other restaurants we would have had ample time for dessert we felt we couldn't risk another 30 minute wait and even said so to the waiter when we declined ... Full Review

Date: September.30.2005 09:58
Rating:
Name: C
Title: A nice evening out . . .

Review: A late dinner at Cafe Pacifica in Old Town is prime for the restaurant was evenly paced and quiet. For starters, we had the grilled portabello stuffed crab and shrimp mushrooms and the new zealand green mussels in a garlic and herb sauce. Both were exquisite. My main entree was the seared mahi-mahi coupled with a lime and cilantro risotto. The entree was very flavorful but the sauce was a bit too heavy at times. I preferred less sauce draped over my plate. The food was refreshing. My guest decided on the sole stuffed crab with a mushroom risotto, however it was a little much in the fishy-ness. Also, the honey glaze did not complement the sole staffed crab. My guess is that the fish should have been fresher. Although, the service, wine selection and timeliness were great, the dinner experience was quaint and enjoyable.

Date: August.16.2006 21:41
Rating:
Name: Wade
Title: Continued Excellence

Review: First time back in several years. Appetiser special was a chilled Yellow Tomato, Grilled Eggplant, Mozzarella-Basil tower. Simply perfect as a summer appetiser. Sliced Pear and Candied Walnut salad was an outstanding composition. Roasted Swordfish with Sesame seeds was sublime. Wine list, particularly wines by the glass and half bottle, was superb.

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