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Relax in cozy '70s surroundings and feast on satisfying fish specials at this Outer Richmond institution. Contributor on
06-27-2004
The Scene
Open since 1974, the Pacific Cafe's decor is unselfconsciously retro, with brown poly-blend tablecloths, burnt-sienna walls and simple wood booths. It's also supremely comfortable and always crowded with neighborhood folks. Free white wine makes the wait for a table a happy one.
The Food
Even the food is unabashedly retro, and with bargain prices that include soup or salad and a side, it's hard to complain. Most items on the menu are simple seafood staples, like a soothing chowder-and-salmon bisque. Salads are pure throwbacks, like an iceberg-based shrimp Louie with Thousand Island dressing. The calamari appetizer is laden with a strong vinaigrette, while shrimp, oyster and crab cocktails are generous and super fresh. For entrees, follow the locals' lead and feast on one of a half-dozen nightly fish specials, like expertly grilled, flaky-light halibut, or greaseless, masterfully fried shrimp, and you won't be disappointed.
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