Pacific Catch Palo Alto Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Pacific Catch Palo Alto, a vibrant seafood haven nestled in the Stanford Shopping Center. This restaurant celebrates the bold flavors of California-Mexican cuisine, offering a delightful array of fresh seafood tacos and innovative dishes.
The menu is a seafood lover's dream. Start with the Guaca-Poke, a tantalizing blend of original ahi poke and creamy guacamole, or indulge in the crispy Coconut Shrimp paired with a zesty Thai chili sauce. The Pupu Platter showcases a variety of offerings, perfect for sharing. For mains, don’t miss the delicious Lobster Roll, adorned with tarragon-dill lobster salad, or the char-grilled Salmon Burger that packs a flavorful punch.
With its bright decor, friendly service, and exceptional value, Pacific Catch Palo Alto is the ideal spot for a casual dining experience or a quick bite between shopping. Come hungry and leave happy!
Utensils & Soy Sauce By Request
Fork Yes
Soy Sauce Yes
Clam Chowder
house-made creamy chowder, applewood bacon, yukon gold potato, lemon oil, crispy shallots, grilled bread (assembly required)
Clams Miso Udon
steamed Manila clams, udon noodles, miso broth, shiitake mushroom, soft tofu, scallion (assembly required)
Lobster Roll West Coast
tarragon-dill lobster salad, avocado, radish, romaine, chives, griddled Hawaiian roll, sesame slaw, choice of fries
Lobster Roll East Coast
warm lobster, clarified butter, herb aioli, griddled Hawaiian roll, sesame slaw, choice of fries
Lobster Tail
grilled lobster tail (6oz), grilled chile-miso broccolini, mashed potatoes, griddled Hawaiian rolls, clarified butter, chimichurri, grilled lemon, Make it lobster mashed potatoes +9
Spicy Green Curry Salmon
grilled salmon grilled eggplant, broccoli, green beans, carrots, marinated cucumber, house- made green curry sauce, crispy shallots, cilantro | Base: 12 sushi rice, 12 mixed organic greens
Japanese Glaze Eggplant
Japanese bbq glaze, sesame-pepita crumble
NEW Winter/Lobster Specials
Starters
Salmon Chowder
house-made creamy chowder, applewood bacon, yukon gold potato, lemon oil, crispy shallots, grilled bread
Shiitake Miso Soup
glazed shiitake mushroom, soft tofu, scallion
Edamame Steamed
with sea salt
House Salad
organic greens, shiitake mushroom, cucumber, tomato, edamame, daikon, miso dressing
Pupu Platter
NEW! coconut shrimp (4), sticky ribs (2), spicy salmon sushi tacos (2), guaca-poke, tortilla chips
Coconut Shrimp
five-spice crispy shrimp, Thai sweet chili sauce
Cabo Calamari
crispy calamari, fried lemon slices, Fresno chilies, chipotle aioli
Sticky Ribs
pan-glazed Korean-style pork ribs, sesame seeds, scallions, spicy cucumber banchan
Guaca-Poke
original ahi poke, guacamole, micro cilantro, house-made tortilla chips
Guacamole & Chips
avocado, onion, serrano chile, cilantro, lime, housemade tortilla chips
Trio Mix & Match
choose your three favorites
Original Ahi Poke
yellowfin tuna, sesame-soy marinade, sweet onion, red pepper flakes, wonton crisps
Serrano Ahi Poke
yellowfin tuna, sweet onion, sriracha aioli, serrano chile, wonton chips
Baja Shrimp Ceviche
fresh lime, avocado, Fresno chilies, cilantro, housemade tortilla chips
Classic Ceviche
striped sea bass, lime marinade, red onion, cucumber, fresno chiles, cilantro, housemade tortilla chips
Pokes & Ceviches
Sushi Tacos, Rolls & Bowls
Sushi "Taco" Seared Ahi
sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna, avocado, wasabi aioli, soy-wasabi vinaigrette, daikon sprouts
Sushi "Taco" Spicy Salmon
salmon, avocado, sriracha aioli, scallions, crispy shallots
Sushi "Taco" Pacific Yellowtail
kanpachi, avocado, citrus aioli, scallions, jalapeo relish
Sushi "Taco" Trio One of Each
one of each sushi taco | seared ahi, sea bass, spicy salmon
Sushi "Taco" Trio Mix & Match
your choice of three sushi tacos
Spicy Tuna Roll
serrano ahi poke, cucumber, daikon sprouts, sesame seeds, sriracha aioli
California Roll
hand-picked crab salad, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds
Shrimp Tempura Roll
tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber, ginger, soy glaze, sesame seeds
Rainbow Roll
California roll inside, kanpachi, salmon and seared ahi sashimis outside, yuzu tobiko, ponzu, scallion
Salmon Lover Roll
tempura salmon and avacado inside, salmon sashimi outside, yuzu tobiko, lemon, ponzu, sesame seeds
Rising Sun Roll
tempura shrimp inside, sesame-crusted ahi outside, avocado, ginger, cucumber, ponzu
Firecracker Salmon Roll
tempura salmon, avocado, cucumber, daikon sprouts, shallots, sriracha aioli
Double Rainbow Bowl
Regular Size | sashimi slices (2 ea) of kanpachi yellowtail, Rainbowsalmon and sesame-seared ahi, crab salad, yuzu tobiko, avocado, wakame, marinated cucumber, pickled ginger, daikon, soy-wasabi vinaigrette, 1/2 mixed organic greens, 1/2 sushi rice
Ahi Chirashi Trio Bowl
Regular Size | original poke, serrano poke, sesame ahi tataki, ponzu, wakame seaweed, spicy cucumber banchan, sushi rice
Sashimi Bowl
sashimi slices (3 ea) of kanpachi yellowtail, salmon and sesame-seared ahi, yuzu tobiko, ponzu, avocado, wakame, marinated cucumber, pickled ginger, daikon, lemon, soy- wasabi vinaigrette, 1/2 mixed organic greens, 1/2 sushi rice
Salmon Fresh Catch
Grilled | Kvary Island, Norway
Kanpachi Yellowtail Fresh Catch
Grilled | Pacific Coast
Striped Sea Bass Fresh Catch
Grilled, skin-on | Baja, Mexico
Korean BBQ Steak, Ribs or Both
marinated skirt steak and/or glazed pork ribs or both, sunny-side egg, kimchi fried rice, Thai brussels, spicy cucumber banchan, Korean BBQ sauce, sriracha aioli
Miso Black Cod Entree
(wild, natural, sustainable),broiled miso Alaskan sablefish (6oz), furikake rice, sesame green beans
Fresh Catch & Entrees
Bowls Grains & Greens
Chopped Louie Salad New
avocado, asparagus, egg, cherry tomato, tobiko, wasabi Louie dressing, Hawaiian toast points, romaine (Lobster & Shrimp combo pictured)
West Coast Style Salmon
grilled salmon, roasted cauliflower, avocado, marinated cucumber, radish salad, cilantro-pepita pesto, soy-tahini drizzle | Base: brown rice-quinoa blend, mixed organic greens
Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken
grilled Rocky Jr breast, grilled pineapple, stir fry of glazed shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, edamame, teriyaki sauce | Base: sushi rice
Mexican Grill Chile-Lime Shrimp
elote corn, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro, tortilla chips, tomatillo dressing, lime crema | Base: 12 brown rice, 12 mixed organic greens
Japanese Wasabi Ahi Poke
avocado, wakame seaweed salad, marinated cucumber, pickled ginger, daikon sprouts, furikake, soy-wasabi vinaigrette | Base: sushi rice, mixed organic greens
Hawaiian Ahi Poke NEW
Wagyu Cheeseburger
6 oz wagyu beef patty, cooked medium (pink inside), white cheddar, tomato, baby arugula, pickled onion, citrus aioli, sesame slaw, add choice of fries or miso side salad + 4
Salmon Avocado Burger
grilled salmon, avocado, tomato, greens, citrus aioli, add choice of fries or miso side salad + 4
Burgers
Taco Bar
Taco Platter (2)
mix & match two tacos, black beans, choice of fries, house side salad or tortilla chips
Taco Platter (3)
mix & match three tacos, black beans, choice of fries, house side salad or tortilla chips
Spicy Steak Taco
large tacos | cabbage, pickled carrot, cilantro, jalapeo, sriracha aioli
Spicy Chicken Taco
large tacos | cabbage, pickled carrot, cilantro, jalapeo, sriracha aioli
Crispy Baja Cod Taco
large tacos | cabbage, avocado-tomatillo, pico de gallo, jalapeo tartar, lime crema, cilantro
Crispy Baja Shrimp Taco
large tacos | cabbage, avocado-tomatillo, pico de gallo, jalapeo tartar, lime crema, cilantro
Seared Baja Cod Taco
large tacos | cabbage, avocado-tomatillo, pico de gallo, jalapeo tartar, lime crema, cilantro
Seared Baja Shrimp Taco
large tacos | cabbage, avocado-tomatillo, pico de gallo, jalapeo tartar, lime crema, cilantro
Fish & Chips 2 pcs
crispy Alaskan cod, sesame slaw, choice of fries or house side salad
Fish & Chips 3 pcs
crispy Alaskan cod, sesame slaw, choice of fries or house side salad
Fish & Chips 4 pcs
crispy Alaskan cod, sesame slaw, choice of fries or house side salad
Mixed Catch
2 pc Alaskan cod, 3 pc Thai coconut shrimp, calamari, jalapeo tartar, chipotle aioli, Thai sweet chili sauce, sesame slaw, choice of fries or house side salad
Fish & Chips
Veggies & Sides
Thai Brussels
honey glaze, crispy shallots
Broccolini
melted chile-miso butter
Mexican "Elote" Corn
chipotle aioli, pickled onion, cotija cheese
Sesame Green Beans
blistered green beans, sesame sauce, lemon
Mashed Potatoes
melted butter, alaea salt, chive, add crab topper +$4
Mashed Potatoes Crab
melted butter, broiled, alaea salt, chive, + crab topper
Mashed Potatoes Lobster
broiled, melted butter, alaea salt, chive, lobster topper
Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi Fried Rice Sunnyside Egg
Fries Regular
with ketchup
Fries Sweet Potato
with thai chili sauce
Fries Chile-Lime
Kids Teriyaki Bowl
choice of protein and rice base, teriyaki sauce, broccoli, fruit
Kids Mexican Bowl
choice of protein and rice base, black beans, cotija cheese, tortilla chips, tomatillo salsa, broccoli, orange slice
Kids Fish & Chips
2 pieces Alaskan cod, broccoli, fruit, choice of fries
Kids Coconut Shrimp
broccoli, fruit, choice of fries
Kids Chicken Strips
2 pieces, broccoli, fruit, choice of fries
Kids California Roll
hand-picked crab salad, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, orange slice, broccoli
Kids Avocado Roll
avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, orange slice, broccoli
Kids
Dessert
Chocolate Brownie
Sweet Street Brand | Sustainable Peruvian Chocolate Brownie (packaged)
Pineapple "Right Side Up" Cake
brown butter cake, caramelized grilled pineapple, whipped cream, caramel sauce, maraschino cherry
Chocolate Lava Cake
molten chocolate cake, powdered sugar, seasonal berry garnish
West Coast Salmon Bowl GF
grilled salmon, roasted cauliflower, avocado, marinated cucumber, radish salad, scallion, cilantro- pepita pesto, soy-tahini drizzle, 12 brown rice-quinoa blend, 12 mixed organic greens
Mexican Grill Chile-Lime Shrimp Bowl GF
elote corn, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro, tortilla chips, tomatillo dressing, lime crema, 12 brown rice, 12 mixed organic greens, gluten free tortilla chips
Salmon Fresh Catch GF
Grilled | Kvary Island, Norway | Pick GF Style, Pick Two GF Sides
Kanpachi Yellowtail Fresh Catch GF
Grilled | Pacific Coast, Panama | Pick GF Style, Pick Two GF Sides
Striped Sea Bass Fresh Catch GF*
Grilled, Skin-On | Baja, Mexico | Pick GF Style, Pick Two GF Sides
Guacamole & Chips GF
guacamole, micro cilantro, gluten free tortilla chips
Serrano Ahi Poke GF
ahi tuna, sweet onion, sriracha aioli, serrano chilies, gluten free tortilla chips
Baja Shrimp Ceviche GF
fresh lime, avocado, Fresno chilies, cilantro, gluten free tortilla chips
Seared Baja Cod Taco GF
Large Taco | cabbage, avocado-tomatillo, pico de gallo, jalapeo tartar, lime crema, cilantro
Seared Baja Shrimp Taco GF
Large Taco | cabbage, avocado-tomatillo, pico de gallo, jalapeo tartar, lime crema, cilantro
Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll GF
serrano ahi poke, cucumber, daikon sprouts, sriracha aioli, sesame seeds
California Sushi Roll GF
real crab salad, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds
Pacific Yellowtail Sushi Taco GF
kanpachi, avocado, sushi rice, nori square, citrus aioli, scallion, jalapeo relish
Spicy Salmon Sushi Taco GF
salmon, avocado, sushi rice, nori square, sriracha aioli, scallion, crispy shallots
Broccolini Grilled GF
Elote Corn GF
chipotle aioli, pickled onion, cotija cheese
Gluten Free
Vegan Offerings
West Coast Bowl Grilled Tofu
grilled tofu, roasted cauliflower, avocado, marinated cucumber, radish salad, cilantro-pepita pesto, soy-tahini drizzle | Base: brown rice-quinoa blend, mixed organic greens
Japanese Wasabi Bowl Grilled Tofu
avocado, wakame seaweed salad, marinated cucumber, pickled ginger, daikon sprout, furikake, soy-wasabi vinaigrette Base: 12 sushi rice, 12 mixed organic greens
Lemonade Sparkling Agave
sparkling lemonade with carbonation
Lemonade Sparkling Blood Orange
sparkling lemonade with carbonation
Arnold Palmer
Mint & Lime "Nojito"
Thai Iced Tea Housemade
Tropical Iced Tea Housemade
Coke Can
Sprite Can
Diet Coke Can
Coke Zero Can
zero sugar, zero calories.
Lemonade, Flavored Iced Tea & Soda
Cocktails, Beer & Wine
Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA
6.80% ABV | Maui Brewing Company (HI) (12oz Can) Tropical citrus hops burst from this dry-hopped India Pale Ale.
Maui Brewing Coconut Porter
6.0% ABV | Maui Brewing Company (HI) (12oz Can) A robust dark ale with hand-toasted coconut & hints of mocha.
Lime Margarita Cutwater Can
12.5% Alcohol | GF | A San Diego Take on a Classic. The Tequila Margarita puts a south of the border favorite in the palm of your hand. The tequila imparts a floral aroma with a smooth finish that complements our mix of tart lime, pure cane sugar, and a subtle hint of orange. The combination is a perfectly balanced margarita with a Cutwater twist.
Tiki Rum Mai Tai Cutwater Can
12.5% Alcohol | GF | Cutwater Barrel Aged Rum, Bali Hai Tiki Gold Rum, pineapple, coconut, and citrus combine to balance this bright cocktail with an aged depth.
Mango Margarita Cutwater Can
12.5% Alcohol | GF | Release the mango! A tropical twist on the Cutwater classic. Made with real tequila and natural flavors, this fresh take on our margarita delivers a juicy burst of mango.
JuneShine Kombucha Mango Daydream
Honig Sauvignon Blanc BTL
13.5% ABV | Bright, and fresh. The flavors and aromas are reminiscent of peaches, lemon curd, white grapefruit, and passion fruit with perfectly balanced notes of citrus and stone fruit. The fullness of the mid-palate is complemented by a crisp, lengthy finish.