Pacifica

What a cool place. Love tapas-centric places. The dishes were very nice - especially the clams in n'duja broth. So good. Our waitress, Darcey - made the night perfect. Or maybe it was the clementine upside-down cake or key lime ice cream sandwich! Either way... it was a great night. Great drinks, as well.... oh... right... that was it!!! In truth... it was all of the above.

The food and atmosphere is spot on. Absolutely dope spot for dinner and drinks. They got the decor down. Only downside is the service is poor. Like walk in and greeted with the “Do need help?”

When my date and I arrived we sat down across from the bar and waited about 5 minutes before having to get a menu off the bar myself. We perused the menus for several minutes and after both of us decided on what appetizer and beverage we wanted, no staff had acknowledged our presence. My date asked the host if the tables we were at would receive any attention from a server and he said we would. After another 5 minutes my date advised the host that no one had come to us or acknowledge us, so the host went to get a bartender from behind the bar. The bar tender explained they were busy and apologized, which was not true because at least twice I saw 1 or all three bartenders in their own thoughts and just standing behind the bar waiting for the next person to get their attention at the bar. The drinks and food came out at a reasonable time and were excellent to say the least. After we finished, we sat around for a bit chatting, where my date had noticed our server visit the table behind us several times and not ours, so while he was visiting that table I paid the tab and we left. I'm not sure why, we got a lack of service but from the vibe we got, its exactly why we avoid the oceanfront even though we went to a neighboring establishment and received overwhelmingly great service. The vibe we got is this is a locals bar, with a side of Virginia Beach pretentiousness. The host and the food runner were extremely pleasant and I wish I could say the same for the bartenders/servers that either never looked our way or ignored us since we weren't directly at the bar(the side we were on was not crowded).

This place was simply amazing! The atmosphere was fantastic and very intimate! The music had a great vibe to it, and the drinks were tasty! Food was cooked to perfection! Will be going back on the next visit!

We came here on recommendation from a local and were not disappointed. The food is excellent and reasonably priced for what you get. Nice atmosphere and service was great. Having Founders Breakfast Stout on tap was a huge plus in my book too!

I went here last night with a friend for some drinks. First time here. The environment and vibes were great. Clean with nice decor that meshed well with the location and name. They have a flora wall of live plants complete with a light and hydration system. Very cool and unique. The cocktail menu was really neat. The cocktails were broken down into three groups based on the complexity of the cocktails. I tried three different cocktails. One from each group: El Diablo (Hornitas Plata, Black Raspberry, Lime, and Ginger Beer)- I loooove spicy liquor. This drink had a nice spicy bite but did not compromise the other elements making this drink very refreshing. Mai-TaiRita (Espolon Tequila Blanco, Plantation Old Fashioned Traditional Dark Rum, Peach-Infused Grand Marnier, Lime, Suffolk Peanut Orgeat, and a peach gummy ring garnish)- For me, I couldn’t figure out what I was supposed to be tasting in this drink. The peach was subtle and the strongest notes were the lime and peanut. I think if the tequila was removed and the peach flavor was more refined it would elevate this drink. The peach gummy ring was a little amateur and didn’t work well with the complexity of this drink. Coy Koy (Aperol Aperitivo, Nigori Unfiltered Saki, Cointreau, Lemon, Honey, Orange Marmalade, Orange Blossom Flower, and Egg White)- the highlight for sure. Very well done. Light and refreshing. Though it had a lot of ingredients, none of them overpowered the other and worked very well with each other. Our bartender was amazing. I want to say his name is Matt and I hope I’m correct. Great service and great conversation.

Second time at Pacifica, in part because it's close to where we stayed and in part because it's open late. We love the low key/chill, dimly lit atmosphere and friendly service. They serve a variety of interesting small plates and have a good selection of craft beer and wine. They also have decent options for vegetarians. I felt our first time, the food was better, but they have a rotating selection so they're always keeping it fresh. Both times, the flatbread was great so definitely recommend that! Overall, it's a good place for conversation with friends, drinks, and small plates!

The new location is really nice. Service was friendly and the food came out as it was ready! We enjoyed the Charcuterie & warm buttered bread. Best Caesars Salad I've had in a while and the hot tapas Crab Cakes were good with the black-lime aioli, zesty asparagus salad! The Sweet Tea Crispy Pig Ears were a real surprise, hot honey glaze and pimento cheese, so good! The Flatbread Du Jour had thin nectarine slices (😘) and the cocktails were nice! Looking forward to a return visit!!!

Service is fantastic. The atmosphere is fun with nice decor. We were a little hesitant because we were unsure if the prices were about to be upscale when we were honestly looking to just chill and catch up; however, we were pleasantly surprised to see the menu was more of small, shared plates like tapas: hot or cold. The menu seems quite diverse; however, the food looks executed well. If you want to complain about the pricing, please realize just how close the establishment is to the beach and tourism. A tourist trap? Maybe, but at least the drinks are delicious and food is seasoned well. Typically I find fried potstickers a crime; however, we ended up ordering another round because the simple sauce and magnificent crunch made this the star of our evening. The sliders were tasty, but the pimento was more mayo-forward. The pulled pork was moist and tasted great. Call me basic but we ended up sharing a flatbread, and it was soft with plenty of cheese and fairly sauced. Upon arrival, it looked basic, but the texture and flavors made it a great pizza to share. Our cocktails were served in cool glassware with fine presentation. The flavors were enjoyable, and I don't really drink anymore. I would return here and honestly venture into the chicken vindaloo, smoky chicharrons, and seared local catch. They have outdoor seating if the weather is nice. It was a fun experience overall, so it's a great spot to chill and hang out while snacking on shared plates and sipping on a cocktail.

This place had really good ambiance and was right by the beach about a block away. There's no actual parking lot so either you get lucky with street parking or you might have to go to a paid parking area around the block. I went on a weeknight so it wasn't very crowded at all, but I can see how this place would be crowded during the weekend especially in the warmer months of the year This place is a tapas style restaurant and I really liked that when I told the waitress that I wanted a mocktail, they just asked me for adjectives of what I would want it to taste like and they brought me back an amazing concoction. We got a variety of dishes , including bread, udon noodles, brussel sprouts, and fish. everything was delicious and I would definitely come back here to try more of their dishes!

My husband has been trying to get me to try Pacifica since before they moved into this new location right by Chops in the old Elevensies spot. Well, last night he surprised me with dinner and date night so here we were! I love the inside - not much has changed since they took over this brunch spot - and it's beautiful inside and very open and airy with high ceilings, lots of light and brightness, and gorgeous bathrooms. We sat at one of the round high-tops just off the bar and were taken care of by Paul and Matt who were both absolutely wonderful and sweet and friendly. We tried a range of items: a summer chopped salad, potstickers, butternut curry soup, and the fish of the day - seared tuna with couscous and veggies. My favorite was probably the soup - I also wanted to try their hummus of the day and was bummed to not see the carnitas tacos and BLT salad from an old menu I'd spied online. However, the fact that their specials rotate often with local items and is inventive is my kind'a vibe. There were several items on their specials menu that we had a hard time choosing between - it all sounded so good. I admit to being super impressed by this spot and the service was stellar. Which goes a really long way nowadays. We will be back for sure - for some apps and drinks!

I missed that they opened last July Wonderful place I had the pickle martini which was more of a bread and butter pickle than dill The pickle really went well with the vodka making a very smooth martini Highly recommend Food wise I got the Chicken vindalou Which was a terrific Indian curry chicken stew Really good! And larger than I expected it is a full meal Staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming This place is great for a date night or those looking for a little more upscale from the the local beach bars around it Pretty much a 5 star first visit but I normally reserve those for follow up visits to go that far

When my date and I arrived we sat down across from the bar and waited about 5 minutes before having to get a menu off the bar myself. We perused the menus for several minutes and after both of us decided on what appetizer and beverage we wanted, no staff had acknowledged our presence. My date asked the host if the tables we were at would receive any attention from a server and he said we would. After another 5 minutes my date advised the host that no one had come to us or acknowledge us, so the host went to get a bartender from behind the bar. The bar tender explained they were busy and apologized, which was not true because at least twice I saw 1 or all three bartenders in their own thoughts and just standing behind the bar waiting for the next person to get their attention at the bar. The drinks and food came out at a reasonable time and were excellent to say the least. After we finished, we sat around for a bit chatting, where my date had noticed our server visit the table behind us several times and not ours, so while he was visiting that table I paid the tab and we left. I'm not sure why, we got a lack of service but from the vibe we got, its exactly why we avoid the oceanfront even though we went to a neighboring establishment and received overwhelmingly great service. The vibe we got is this is a locals bar, with a side of Virginia Beach pretentiousness. The host and the food runner were extremely pleasant and I wish I could say the same for the bartenders/servers that either never looked our way or ignored us since we weren't directly at the bar(the side we were on was not crowded).

While I didn't order food because my husband and I were trying to bar hop, the drink that I ordered was so delicious and the service was incredible.

Traveled over 6 hours from Jersey to feast on these delicious tapas!! Recommended by a local a few years ago and every time we are in Virginia Beach we come here!! Was looking forward to getting my all time favorite cocktail the Sparkling Colada!! Disappointed when I asked for the Sparkling Colada and I even said please, was told NO! Request add the Sparkling Colada to your drink menu please!!! Until next time! Highly recommend!

Holy WOW!!! What a place! Supremely relaxing vibe. The BEST service, and food to match! Stopped here because the weather has been horrible and it was within walking distance, but not in hotel. What a pleasant surprise! Greeted immediately with, " Sit anywhere!"....such a cozy place..... Ordered drinks and sloppy joe sliders. WOW! Happiness in a mini bun! We then ordered the charcuterie and cheese board. AHMAZINNNNG!!!!!! (I just sang that) It was THAT GOOD. GO HERE. JUST DO. The pickles are all made in-house (we pickles here), best of best charcuterie, and some amazing cheeses! We are only here for one more night, but are still considering going back THERE tomorrow as the highlight of the trip!!

Came in for a late night bite, they close at 12pm on Saturday. Service was very nice and the bartender was helpful. Chill spot!

Great service, amazing ambience, great drinks, food was average. Maybe it was just our selections, but everything was bland and basic. Avoid the charcuterie tray. Only a few small pieces of bread for meet and cheese/no crackers. Meat and cheese average, and pickled items were hit/miss mostly miss. Will go back and try other food items or just go for drinks. Really should be a 3.5 because of average food.

I went here last night with a friend for some drinks. First time here. The environment and vibes were great. Clean with nice decor that meshed well with the location and name. They have a flora wall of live plants complete with a light and hydration system. Very cool and unique. The cocktail menu was really neat. The cocktails were broken down into three groups based on the complexity of the cocktails. I tried three different cocktails. One from each group: El Diablo (Hornitas Plata, Black Raspberry, Lime, and Ginger Beer)- I loooove spicy liquor. This drink had a nice spicy bite but did not compromise the other elements making this drink very refreshing. Mai-TaiRita (Espolon Tequila Blanco, Plantation Old Fashioned Traditional Dark Rum, Peach-Infused Grand Marnier, Lime, Suffolk Peanut Orgeat, and a peach gummy ring garnish)- For me, I couldn't figure out what I was supposed to be tasting in this drink. The peach was subtle and the strongest notes were the lime and peanut. I think if the tequila was removed and the peach flavor was more refined it would elevate this drink. The peach gummy ring was a little amateur and didn't work well with the complexity of this drink. Coy Koy (Aperol Aperitivo, Nigori Unfiltered Saki, Cointreau, Lemon, Honey, Orange Marmalade, Orange Blossom Flower, and Egg White)- the highlight for sure. Very well done. Light and refreshing. Though it had a lot of ingredients, none of them overpowered the other and worked very well with each other. Our bartender was amazing. I want to say his name is Matt and I hope I'm correct. Great service and great conversation.

Amazing. I've only had the Wibble to drink but honestly it was so good. It was nice and refreshing and tasted like grapefruit and candy. I loved it. I can't wait to try the food. The s'mores look amazing too.

This was my second time at this location. The location is great and the interior is nicely put together. The serving staff were friendly. I ordered the olives the potstickers and the edamame. The food was all good although not any better than anyplace else. The drinks were good but the bartender was rather grumpy/conceded perhaps and very short answered. Sort of felt talked down to. Maybe a bad day but overall I was underwhelmed. Plenty of other fantastic restaurants I would choose first. I asked about Happy Hour times which is a nice way to check out new food items and explore new places. Pacifica does not have a Happy Hour and never has from what I was told in a rather snobby fashion. Ok ...I found no reason to return.

After paying $83 for an unsatisfying 4 tapas and two glasses of ice tea, I feel compelled to illustrate a few of Pacifica's failings. Let's start with the good. The hosts and the waitress were absolutely delightful. They were bubbly and engaging and explained how tapas 'work' (i.e. the individual selections come to the table as they are prepared and not in a particular order). The decor was lovely. Surfboards on the walls, wine and liquor bottles positioned above their titles on the wall, outdoor patio and an indoor dining area that magically seemed to meld into one while being completely separated. Whoever designed this restaurant is a genius. If I could stop here, Pacifica would be well-deserving of a 5-star rating. Unfortunately, the food has to stand on its own. The Smoky Pork BBQ sliders were good, but it was merely pulled pork. There was no hint of the Carolina BBQ that the waitress mentioned. The description mention pimento cheese on the sliders, but I only know it was pimento cheese because of the description and not the taste. The French Onion Dip was confusing at best. The description: "caviar, French fries". It was literally 6 heavily smoked potato wedges with a dollop of a creamy dip, topped with caviar. If a menu item is smoked, that should be part of the description. This was, what I assume to be, a version of French onion dip on top of potato wedges. I liked it and would order it again, but the description was entirely confusing. My girlfriend doesn't like smokey food, so should took one bite and passed the rest to me. The charcuterie board was $32 for three types of meat, three types of cheese (one of which was completely inedible) and half the tray was mildly pickled vegetables; beets, cauliflower, carrots, string beans, onions, and pickles. The pickles were far and above the WORST. They reminded me of sweet n sour pickles that had gone bad. For the charcuterie board, there were two prices 17/32. The waitress explained, after we were brought the bill, that the $17 version was for either meat OR cheese and that since we got both, it was $32. I feel ripped off. This restaurant is trying way too hard to be hip and edgy. Fix your menu descriptions to accurately describe your food and cut your prices. That meal was not worth $83. Again, if the food were as great as the service and the decor, you'd have a genuine hit. As it is, I'd consider it a swing and a miss.

Good and service was really good, but too overpriced. The decor didn't seem to match the vibe. It was a hipster, high-end cocktail bar but for some reason there were surfboards and paintings that reminded us of New Orleans. It was ok, but too much money for the product.

Drinks, food and Service were amazing! Loved the music and open windows! Open till midnight great late night spot at Virginia Beach oceanfront.

Love this place. If you like tapas, this is the best. My family goes there often. The menu has a wide variety (and changes often), the drinks are great, the staff is always friendly, and the ambiance is very cool. Highly recommend.

The food was great, and the two waitresses provided excellent service. Beautiful restaurant space in general

Pretty good spot for cocktails! Cute & fun atmosphere, with lots of drink options. The food is mostly small plates, so we always order a few things.

Came here with a friend on a Friday night. 1st time at the new location. It is bigger and they have outside dining. Awesome location. I personally did not think it has the same charm the old location had. It wasn't bad, just different. We ultimately ate outside and had great service. Our waiter suggested a bottle of wine after we ordered 2 glasses of the same wine. I appreciate the suggestion. We ordered the chicken satay, bread and butter and roasted cauliflower. OMG that bread....worth every carb. Crunchy and airy and a little salty. So freaking good. And the roasted cauliflower was my favorite. Great presentation and delicious! The chicken satay was a bit dry but the sauce....I could have drank it. This is not a cheap place....you get what you pay for. I love it and ordering multiple tapas to try. I do hope that they eventually add a happy hour or something. I would love to go more often but my wallet says no. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy tapas.

I do love Pacifica... but can we please change the menu up more frequently? Went the other night and the lamb was delicious! But I do miss all the martinis from the old location too!

Pacifica is an absolute delight, with wonderfully-crafted, creative food and cocktails less than a block from the boardwalk! This is no typical resort area restaurant. Their kitchen is doing serious work. They have a variety of tapas, which we sampled along with a variety of their craft cocktails. The duck confit chicken wings has a crispy and wonderful skin, and the Speedy's buffalo sauce was delicious. The confit egg yolk over a crispy rice cake and fried shallots was another tasty and creative delight. The caprese avodcado toast was also interesting and delightful. This is an ideal spot for a fun dinner and drinks at the Oceanfront, and they even have a parking lot! We will be back soon!

Pacifica has successfully maintained their charm and culinary excellence in their new home! As a devoted patron of their previous location, I couldn't help but feel a mixture of nostalgia and excitement as I stepped into the revamped space. The new location is simply stunning. The interior design is elegant, with a perfect blend of modern/beachy touches and the inviting atmosphere that I've always associated with this beloved restaurant. They have managed to capture the essence of their previous location while adding a new fresh ambiance that instantly puts you at ease. The drinks are well thought out and service is top notch.The staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making you feel like a welcomed guest from the moment you walk through the door. Cannot wait to come back again.

Have been going to Pacifica since I moved to VB over 13 years ago It's still great. And its locally owned & operated.

Absolutely horrible experience!! Didn't bring the correct order after a conversation about what we were about to order. My friend ate her order and I waited ten minutes after she finished her food. No comp given. Just really horrible - food was very bad too. Won't be back ever!!

The new location is beautiful, the food is delicious and creative. The crabcakes were wonderful, chicken satay was delicious also the cauliflower and carrots were to die for. The service was flawless and very attentive. What can be better than sitting in a sidewalk café having a nice glass of wine and great food. Try Pacifica you won't regret it.

Service has declined since moving. We sat for 20 minutes until the hostess recognized we had not been helped and brought us water. Four employees including the owner walked past us, some more than once. So we left and walked to Esoteric and our server had water on our table within 60 seconds. Service matters!!!!

Enjoyed a perfect Mother's Day dinner here at Pacifica. We just moved to the area in January and have been trying some restaurants near us. So far this is among the best. My wife and daughter gave high marks for the pina colada with sparkling wine while I enjoyed The Perfect Manhattan. All the food was outstanding - potstickers, shrimp tacos, goat cheese and olive tampenade, bread and butter. Liked the atmosphere as well. We will definitely be back.

I have not been back since they served me a charcuterie with crumbled cheese. Cmon man step up your game. Even I don't do that at home when I create a charcuterie board.... And Glover your response should be I will step up my game... at least your charcuterie board!

Ambiance....Ambiance...Ambiance! I love this little hang out, tapas place. We met up with friends for a "date night" to let some steam off... And boy am I glad we did! Love the set up, the seating has plenty of room for small or larger groups (6 or less) and the cool vibes are uplifting to even the most COVID burnt out ..... The menu has a lovely selection of warm and cold tapas. My favorite? The fried oyster lettuce wraps, the short rib and thw goat cheese balls. Swing in (it's first come and forst served) and enjoy the libations and the wonderful food! You won't regret it... Ambiance: casual to dressy Reservations: none Seating: parties of 6 or less is best Menu: meat and vegan options Bar: full bar Cleanliness: very clean Service: EXCELLENT

Best Orange Dreamsicle I've ever had! I love this place. Great selection of cocktails and food. I always love trying the daily specials because they are always delicious! As well as the classic menu items like those pot stickers and edamame are some of my favorites. In addition to the great food and drinks everyone that works here is so great and friendly and it's just a straight up good vibe!

Wow! Our favorite VA Beach restaurant when we visited for four days in December 23. Everything was excellent. Highly recommend a stop if you find yourself in VA Beach!

One of my favorite places as a Virginia Beach native. Pacifica has an Amazing staff, creative and delicious tapas and great drinks. I love everything about this quaint restaurant!

Love the new location. Beach vibe with reggae music. Went in on a Thursday evening and sat at the bar. They had an extensive cocktail menu with fancy ingredients. Tried their charcuterie board and it was fantastic. The service was great. I know I should've taken more picturesNext time for sure!

Wowza this food was unique and made my taste buds dance. I ordered the food to go and the lady at the register was new but I assume she went and got the manager and let me just tell you that lady was so incredibly nice they both were that manager really just did such a great job she was amazing. We had the pork belly, BLTs sliders and oh my gosh those were so fresh. We also had the pork dumplings and the flatbread of the day. It was all so filling and absolutely delicious. The pork dumplings are a definite must order.

This is one of those "tiny plate" places, with no actual entrees, you just order a bunch of overpriced tiny plates. My wife and I came here on a date night, the food was okay, but not great. We were with a group of friends. We ordered the $34 charcuterie board, which was a joke, a few other items and some drinks. Our bill was $178 for two people and we left hungry. Needless to say we won't be back. The next weekend, I made a charcuterie board at home and had the same people over. We joked about how much better the one I made was and how we'll never return to that restaurant.

This place was very low key but very offered a great atmosphere. Though it is a restaurant and bar it is designed a bit more like a lounge with low couches, low tables. The area near the bar did offer high tables. It is rather small compared to other places but I loved that it was like a little nook because it felt more intimate and comfy- the low lighting is a plus. The food was delicious, the drinks were well balanced and the service was great. Definitely check this place out, I will be back.

A locals gem! I have been twice and each time the food is amazing. It is tapas, so order a few plates and share around the table, get some drinks and unwind for dinner. They are open from 5-12 everyday. I have heard from friends that it is the place to go when the other restaurants close. All the restaurant staff and locals go after a hard day's work and enjoy a few bites and good drinks. They have rotating beer specials and a fun bar. We had Korean beef lettuce wraps, fennel and sausage, the Mahi special and ended with crem brulee. It was just picking up as we left.

A delicious well prepared meal. The small portions let you try many different combinations. Friendly staff and outdoor seating are great!!

Tried out the new Pacifica Tapas restaurant. The food was delicious, ESPECIALLY the pig ears drizzled in honey. A MUST have if you go there. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food came out quickly. The prices are what you would expect for fine dining the beach. I do miss the ambiance of the old location and not being able to see the cooking was disappointing. But, if you had never been to the old restaurant, you would never know the difference.

Best meal we had in va beach. We ordered two plates each and shared everything and it was more than enough food. I am a vegetarian and really wanted something not fried, and this was perfect. I was so sick of the heavy food I'd been eating all week. My favorite thing was the beet salad- normally I would call that rabbit food and not touch it, but it was delicious and not at all healthy-tasting. The veggie potstickers were fantastic and not greasy or too oily and the burrata caprese was perfect. Everything was super tasty but also fresh. I didn't try the meat dishes but I'm told the lamb chops were worth the 30 dollar price tag. Ambiance was just right - lively but not loud. We were able to carry on a conversation. Highly recommend this place.

Beautiful restaurant, food excellent, service impeccable, great foodie experience. Will be back

We had our office Christmas party @ Pacifica and the service and food was absolutely amazing. Anyone looking for a Tapas style restaurant this is the best in town. Thank you

Came here for Valentine's dinner with my boyfriend for the first time. The charcuterie and cheese board was excellent and the martinis were great and relatively low priced. We also tried the pork tacos and the goat cheese and polenta balls, we were disappointed with them though as they didn't have much flavor. Our waitress was very nice and helpful but the bartender that was behind the bar and delivering drinks was hardly wearing a mask, not covering his mouth or nose even when at our table.

Great food, my wife and I love coming here for a nice dinner out to try try new things, they constantly have new items rotating in and out along with staples

About 10 years ago, I gave this place a 5 star review. After that, we happily patronized Pacifica 20-30 times. It's been a couple years since our last visit. Sadly, I now have to revise it to 1 star. My wife and I are literally going to take a shower after this experience. We should have left after we noticed the smell of grease in the air. I guess the kitchen fan was broken. Now we smell like a greasy kitchen fan. Then we looked around and everything else seems to be in a state of decay as well. Granted, we were here on a Sunday night and maybe the regular staff was not there, but the waiter was clueless and the food was sub- Golden Corral. If that's the case, just do us all a favor and stay closed on Sunday instead of taking a $100 for our one date a month. ...Disappointing...

your Italian mother is spinning 70's - 80's food, drink, music with a locals only ambience .. delicious food, amazing staff, perfectly curated bar and food menu in a hometown comfort vibe .. can't miss .. the "rootbeer" is an homage to Donna Lee .. (grilled oyster Caesar with fresh anchovy, fgts, 3-cheese pasta w. sausage)(chef's kiss) .. nightingaleicecream - chocolate French roast ice cream sandwich

When in Va Beach I always go to this bistro. It has a fantastic bar and good food.Foodies

Love the new location. Food and drinks are still exciting and delicious! Can't wait to bring friends here to celebrate in their amazing private dining space. Best of the beach for a fun casual night out. Zero prevention!!