Pacific Catch San Mateo

4.7 (1508)

$30 and under

Seafood

243 South B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401

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Pacific Catch San Mateo

4.7

$30 and under

Seafood

San Mateo

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

8:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Great for happy hour

Pacific Catch is a modern Californian coastal dining experience - where high-quality, responsibly sourced seafood meets bold, craveable flavor. Inspired by the energy of the coast, our menu is vibrant and thoughtfully crafted, while our spaces are relaxed and inviting. It's elevated without the attitude - a place to kick back, connect, and enjoy the moment.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 389-2482
Website
https://pacificcatch.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
243 South B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
Neighborhood
San Mateo
Cross street
3rd Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
Happy Hour
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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Reviews

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4.7

(1508)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Pacific Catch San Mateo offers "delicious food" and a "diverse menu" with standout dishes like Ahi Guacé Poke and fish tacos. Guests praise the "great service" and "lovely patio area" for dining. Dog-friendly features and attentive staff enhance the experience, while reasonable prices and generous portions make it a popular choice.

1,508 Reviews

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David Gold
San Francisco38 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Happy Hour Veg. Sushi, Brussel sorouts, iced tea and the cool, quiet back patio with my dog.
Pacific Catch San MateoResponded on October 30, 2026
David, we're so glad you enjoyed the veg sushi, Brussels sprouts, and iced tea during happy hour! It's wonderful to hear that our back patio was the perfect spot to relax with your pup. Thanks for being part of the Pacific Catch family!
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Susan Gold
San Francisco87 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The wait staff is truly helpful and so easy to work with. Mandy and others always wonderful. The SEAWEED on the rolls for the second time is so tough to chew that I won't order again. This is recent - last week and again last night we could not chew and had to take the rolls apart. And this was after the staff agreed to make the "old favorite" of mine - the RAINBOW roll. Last week with that same order the Seaweed was barely chewable.
Pacific Catch San MateoResponded on October 21, 2026
Susan, we're so glad to hear Mandy and the team took great care of you! We're sorry the seaweed on your Rainbow roll wasn't up to our usual standard—we're sharing this with our kitchen team right away to make sure it's addressed. We really appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to serve you better next visit!
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Seth
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
was staying near the airport before an early flight and decided to grab an early bite. Got very lucky and happened upon this place and even better, during happy hour. The Ahi Guacé Poke was absolutely phenomenal, as was the sweet-and-sour pork ribs. Shrimp tempura Maki was better than average. All in all a very reasonable price for an excellent Milan the service was outstanding. Definitely recommend.
Pacific Catch San MateoResponded on October 14, 2026
Seth, we're so glad you stumbled upon us before your flight! It sounds like you really enjoyed the Ahi Guacé Poke, pork ribs, and Shrimp Tempura Maki, and we're thrilled our team took great care of you during happy hour. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Susan Gold
San Francisco87 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service always. Matches the food. The Bowl I have ordered for YEARS is actually BETTER over the years. Perfect last night. Perfect.
Pacific Catch San MateoResponded on September 28, 2026
Susan, we're thrilled to hear you've been enjoying your Bowl for years and that it continues to hit the mark! It means so much that both our service and food keep you coming back. Thanks for being such a loyal guest!
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Dagmar
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on September 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had dinner on the patio area and it was a lovely experience
Pacific Catch San MateoResponded on September 28, 2026
Dagmar, we're so happy to hear you enjoyed dining with us! There's something special about eating outside, and we're thrilled it made for such a great evening. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us!
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Susan Gold
San Francisco87 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 20, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The scallops, new on the menu, were outstanding’. Our server was TOPS! When Fries were not very hot and not very crisp she fixed that immediately even when told it wasn’t necessary.
Pacific Catch San MateoResponded on September 21, 2026
Susan, we're thrilled you loved the scallops and that our server took such great care of you! We appreciate you giving us the chance to make things right with the fries, and we're glad she could get those sorted out for you.
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Rajiv
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 30, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
decent food, good service. But the physical place is gross - the paint and window trim is chipped and overdue for some upkeep. There were flies buzzing around in the restaurant. Not cool.
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Sandra
San Francisco4 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 29, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Pacific Catch has very delicious food. I highly recommend it.
Pacific Catch San MateoResponded on August 31, 2026
Sandra, we're so glad to hear you enjoyed your meal! Thanks for the recommendation and for choosing our San Mateo location – we hope to see you back soon!
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Bill
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very tasty meals, fish tacos, trio combo was great.
Pacific Catch San MateoResponded on August 25, 2026
Bill, we're so happy to hear you enjoyed the fish tacos and trio combo! Thanks for dining with us at our San Mateo location.
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Flo Gold
San Francisco13 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is always fresh and full of flavor. The menu changes with new additions. I noticed the current staff are all very attentive and knowledgeable.👍
Pacific Catch San MateoResponded on August 17, 2026
Flo, we're so happy to hear you've been enjoying the quality of our dishes and our evolving menu! It's wonderful to know our team has been taking great care of you. Thanks for the kind words and for being such a great guest!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 389-2482
Website
https://pacificcatch.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
243 South B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
Neighborhood
San Mateo
Cross street
3rd Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
Happy Hour
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Pacific Catch San Mateo has hosted anniversary dinners and guest visits praise its upscale tropical decor, pleasant background music and attentive service for a special evening.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is perfectly appropriate for dining here.

Pacific Catch San Mateo feels beachy and relaxed with upscale tropical touches, an open, airy dining room and a welcoming bar with TVs; the back dining room and fireplace area can be a quieter spot for conversation.

Dogs are warmly welcomed on the outdoor spaces, the San Mateo location has a front parklet and open patio and even offers a dog menu and water bowls.

For value and a lively early visit, weekday happy hour is a great pick, reviewers praise the happy hour and one cites it as Monday–Friday 3–6pm; for a quieter, more relaxed meal choose post‑movie evenings or Sunday nights, when guests report the restaurant was very quiet.

Weekday happy hour is a favorite, guests call out a strong happy hour on Monday–Friday (3–6 pm) for good deals and a relaxed vibe.

Yes, Pacific Catch San Mateo offers outdoor dining, including a front parklet and an open patio in the back where guests enjoy eating al fresco.

Guests regularly describe portions as generous, reviewers call out large portions on seafood platters, the lobster roll, and tacos that often leave diners comfortably full.

Yes, the front parklet and back patio regularly welcome dogs; guests note this location even offers a dog menu and water bowls for canine diners.

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Pacific Catch San Mateo

4.7

$30 and under

Seafood

San Mateo

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

8:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Pacific Catch San Mateo

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Pacific Catch San Mateo

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