Pacific Grill — Restaurant in Port Hueneme

We decided to go to Pacific Grill for our 38th anniversary. First off I want to say that my 3 star rating is fair. There were no huge complaints, it just that the food, service, and atmosphere were average. I was intrigued by the photos, lps, cassettes and magazines covering the walls, but it seems to me a Middle Eastern restaurant would want to make the decor more authentic to the region of the menu. Seemed like they cleaned out grandpa’s attic and put everything up on the walls. The server was nice, and she did explain that we could see pictures of the meals by scanning a code. That’s nice. I ordered a Topa Topa IPA. My husband and son’s drinks were delivered right away. When mine wasn’t, she should have explained to me that the tap was foamy. I would have ordered something else. Instead, when I finally had to inquire as to the delay, she said she was waiting for the foam to go down between pours. 😬. Then, it was delivered to me in a German stein. More of grandpa’s attic collection? I ordered a 16oz. Though it’s really hard to tell, I don’t think the stein was 16 oz. I prefer my beer in a clear glass or clear mug or stein. It was still foamy. My husband ordered the Lamb Gyro. It didn’t seem like it was cut from the spiket. He said it seemed ground and pressed. My falafels were tasty and crisp, but I would have preferred them served with more pita bread. I ordered the plate which included rice and salad. It was a small amount of each and hardly worth the $6 extra. A side salad would have possible made it worth the extra. I should have asked, but I suspect the falafel MAY HAVE been cooked in the same vat as the meat. I can’t be sure, but regardless, I gad a stomach ache all night. My son had no complaints about his meal. All of the meals were $19 plus, though we did qualify for 10 percent discount for bringing in the flyer, and 10 percent off for paying cash. Finally, the flyer advertised live music. There was a piano in the room, and my son plunked out a quick tune. That was the only live music, otherwise we were subjected to a complete play list of Lionel Richie. Possibly the Falafel side would have been more worth the money. I want to give new restaurants the benefit of the doubt, but in all honesty, with so many restaurants to try, I doubt I’ll go back. The only picture I got was of the 16...

Wow! Simply wow! The falafel is the best I've had. My wife got the chicken shawarma and gyro plate and I got the lamb and beef lule. All the meat was absolutely phenomenal! The lamb were lamb lollipops and was simply mouth watering. So much flavor that was perfectly balanced. Nothing was overcooked, very tender and juicy. The rice, let me tell you something, most middle eastern places I have gone to will give you a sprinkle of saffron rice. No, Pacific Grill treats you right! It was half saffron half regular and all buttery delicious goodness.

All honesty, it was very fairly priced. With how expensive everything is getting, having a high quality meal for a bit more than fastfood says a lot.

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Pacific Grill is a culinary gem that promises to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of the Middle East and Persia. My recent dining experience at this restaurant left me utterly delighted. The chicken and beef kabobs were the stars of the show, exquisitely seasoned, tender, and infused with smoky grill flavors. The Greek salad was a refreshing accompaniment, boasting a harmonious blend of fresh ingredients and a flavorful dressing. From the superb kabobs to the delightful desserts, it's an authentic and unforgettable culinary adventure. Highly recommended for an exceptional...