Fresh, Fierce, and Finally in Santa Monica: Pacific Catch Delivers Big Flavor and Coastal Cool
Santa Monica just got a salty little shake-up — and no, it’s not from the tide. Pacific Catch, the beloved Bay Area-born seafood chain, has crash-landed at 120 Wilshire Boulevard, and it’s serving Westside glam with a side of wasabi heat.
This isn’t your average beachside fish shack — it’s a sun-drenched, sustainably sourced, flavor-packed flex that blends Pacific Rim finesse with SoCal swagger. And yes, it brought the poke.
THE VIBES: SURF LUXURY MEETS TIKI CHIC
Step inside and you’re immediately hit with California dream aesthetics. Think: open-air dining, breezy northwest-facing patios, polished driftwood tones, and enough lush greenery to make Erewhon sweat. With seating for over 200, this 5,600-square-foot space feels like the spiritual love child of a Malibu beach house and a Japanese izakaya.
Translation? It’s a vibe — and it wants to be your new happy hour haunt.
THE MENU: GLOBALLY INSPIRED. LOCALLY OBSESSED.
Executive Chef Rowena Rillo and culinary co-conspirator Richard Luu aren’t playing around. They’re dishing out a seafood menu that globe-trots from Tokyo to Tijuana with zero jet lag.
Hawaiian Ahi Poke Bowl — double tuna, double wow
Sushi Tacos — because why not?
Miso Black Cod over Furikake Rice — buttery, salty, addictive
Crispy Shrimp Lettuce Cups — your new appetizer addiction
And for the commitment-phobes, the “Fresh Catch” plates change daily — chef’s kiss.
SUSTAINABILITY BUT MAKE IT SEXY
Pacific Catch isn’t just playing the green game — it’s winning it. Everything is ocean-friendly, certified sustainable, and guilt-free. Compostable packaging? Check. Partnerships with Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch? Check. Even their napkins feel morally superior.
And if you’re the type who reads the menu with one eye on the planet — congratulations, you’ve found your place.
COMMUNITY OVER CLAM CHOWDER
When the smoke from recent California wildfires rolled in, Pacific Catch didn’t just show up — they paid up. The Santa Monica location dropped $10,000 to the LA Fire Relief Fund, offering real help to displaced families and hospitality workers.
This is a restaurant that feeds its community — in every sense.
WHEN & WHERE TO CATCH THE VIBE
📍 Pacific Catch – Santa Monica
120 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Hours
Mon–Thu, Sun: 11AM–9PM
Fri–Sat: 11AM–10PM
Happy Hour
Weekdays: 3–6PM
Weekends: 3–5PM (yes, weekend happy hour — they get it)
🔗 Reserve on OpenTable
THE VERDICT?
Come for the poke. Stay for the cocktails. Leave with a full belly and a clean conscience. Pacific Catch Santa Monica doesn’t just ride the wave — it is the wave.
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