Perched on the upper level of the Del Mar Plaza at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014, Pacifica Del Mar has been serving award-winning coastal cuisine with sweeping Pacific Ocean views since 1989. The restaurant holds a Gold Medallion for Best Seafood Dining in San Diego and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, sharing the Del Mar Plaza building with Il Fornaio, which occupies Suite 301 one floor away for guests who prefer housemade Italian pasta and wood-fired pizza with the same ocean backdrop. The menu highlights sustainably sourced seafood prepared with California-coastal technique, including the signature sugar-spiced salmon, macadamia-crusted mahimahi, pan-roasted sea bass, and a cioppino packed with seasonal shellfish. The tuna poke nachos with aji amarillo sauce and crispy calamari are among the most frequently ordered starters. An international vodka bar stocking over 75 labels anchors the cocktail program, and happy hour specials run nightly with deals on drinks and the half-pound burger with bacon and cheddar. Three levels of parking sit beneath the restaurant with optional valet, and the Coaster stop runs along Camino Del Mar across the street. The restaurant offers five private event spaces accommodating groups from 12 to 200, making it a frequent choice for weddings, corporate dinners, and milestone celebrations. Brunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., lunch from 1 to 3 p.m., and dinner starting at 5 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. on weekends. Reservations are recommended for all meals, especially during racing season at the nearby Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Dog-friendly seating is available on the bar patio. Diners heading to Poseidon on the Beach for a more casual oceanfront vibe will find it just a few blocks south along the coast.