What the San Francisco Chronicle says about Pacific Catch
Pacific Catch offers the bustling intimacy of a coffee shop, the speed and value of a short-order grill and the top-quality ingredients usually found at far fancier places. Open since April, it's a welcome addition to San Francisco's Marina district.

The smartly edited menu revolves around a handful of major players – salmon, ahi tuna, shrimp and mahi mahi – that appear in various presentations from tacos to teriyaki, meal-size salads to hearty sandwiches.

Asian and Mexican flavors predominate, but are blended together so smoothly it seems only natural to move from a Baja fish taco to a wasabi-spiked salad topped with Hawaiian poke and then on to an assortment of mochi ice cream served with warm chocolate sauce.

Informality is the hallmark of the restaurant and the menu, but that doesn't mean simple or sloppy food. The rice bowls and salads, for example, are intricate constructions offering a sophisticated balance of textures, colors, flavors and temperatures.

The variety found a Pacific Catch is all the more impressive considering how small it is. Despite tight quarters and the steady press of hungry customers, the staff remains spirited and friendly. Pacific Catch is deliciously worth a visit.

Two and a half stars.

Bill Daley
San Francisco Chronicle

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