Craig H.
Yelp
I am not a complainer, but feel obligated to be "true to the review" for the benefit of others.
Our visit here was so very disappointing:
* We have understanding that our server was new (he told us), but in the event that there is a question you cannot answer for sure, guessing would not be recommended - we had never had barramundi sea bass but love Chilean sea bass. We asked the server if the two are comparable and he said, "most definitely." After eating, we realized the two are nothing alike (the barramundi tastes like a cheaper type fish, like cod). Additionally, the barramundi serving size was definitely unsatisfactory, the thickness almost like a McDonald's (regular) hamburger patty - thin, and it was cooked too long or too hot, the entire piece of fish was actually crispy (not good for this type of fish)
* This restaurant, on the outskirts of the open mall, is an open door restaurant, both large doors propped open. We were somewhat disturbed with all of the flies and gnats that were bothering us, and wondered what the rear end cooking area must be like (with all the seafood and fish smells).
* With one in the party not liking anything spicy hot, we asked if the guacamole was spicy. We were told, "no." As a spicy food lover myself, fortunately I was the first to try it, loaded with fresh (and very hot) jalapenos. This appetizer that was ordered for all but was only edible to one.
* I am not sure if it was a cost saving measure, my salad came with barely a sprinkle of dressing, not enough to coat half of it. I had to ask for more and a half dollar sized mini-bowl of extra dressing was brought out.
* My fish 'n chips was okay, but definitely nothing special - similar to what you could expect at most any standard diner (being "Pacific Catch" I expected better).
Pacific Catch is not a "high end" restaurant, but is more so a "middle of the road" level restaurant. I say that, because the food was something similar to what you would expect at IHOP or Denny's, but we surely paid much more here.
But I must say, the cocktails were really good, and we did enjoy them - Pacific Catch has a fully stocked bar and seemingly experienced bartenders - this bumps the rating to "two stars" instead of just one.