I arrived for an early dinner. Was seated outside as requested. First thing I noticed was how good everything sounded. The pairings and taco selection was unique but not overly adventurous, which I like. Great beer selection. I ordered a half dozen oysters on the half shell. They were outstanding. Extremely fresh and cold. They didn't need anything but a little lemon and my only regret here was only ordering 6. For the main course I ordered the lobster tempura tacos. They were absolutely perfect. Far exceeding my expectations. The outside was exceptionally crisp but not oily. The jicama and cucumber slaw added such a great freshness that enhanced every bite. An exceptional experience overall. Especially coupled with the ocean views. I'll be back! read more

Brigantine - Fresh oysters and a pale ale. - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

I love that they have a little outdoor space facing the west toward the ocean. We arrived during happy hour, and although there weren't that many patrons on a Tuesday afternoon, service was a bit slow. We ordered the fish tacos, calamari and oysters. The calamari is different than from other places. It is softer rather than crunchy but the taste is pretty good. The same cannot be said for the fish taco. It left much to be desired. It was very bland, the tortilla was soggy , and the sauce appeared to be at the bottom of the fish rather than the top. It was a generous portion of a taco, but it really lacked in flavor and was messy to eat. The oysters were decent. The happy hour price did go up by a dollar and the Moscow mule was on point. I wanted to like this place more but the food was okay the slow service did not help. read more

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Our server was fantastic. The atmosphere was welcoming. Started off with the grilled octopus. Have never tried that before, and it was tasty. The sauce, kale, chick peas, golden raisins, and sausage made it delicious! 4/5 stars I got the lobster tacos. Would definitely order them again! 5/5 stars Here is the notes on the rest of our party's choices: Surf and turf tacos-- good, but too many conflicting flavors going on. 2/5. Fish tacos--yum! 4/5 Grilled shrimp tacos--excellent! 5/5 Swordfish tacos--very good! 5/5 Other notes: Coleslaw is delicious. Chips are really good. Pepesi products (bummer). read more

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This place is right down the street, had to try it. Everything was good, i got the Crab & Shrimp Fondue, Lobster Tempura Tacos, Blackened Shrimp Flatbread and the Best Creme Brulee I've had. Definitely coming back again soon. Oh and I enjoyed the service and the vibes of the place. Can't go wrong with beach front restaurants. read more

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Great drinks GREAT BAR Service Their calamari is TERRIBLE , super greasy and look like frozen fish sticks read more

Food is always great. The ambiance is fantastic because you're essentially beach front. Service is meh. It really depends on who's serving you- which should never be the case. Is what it is. read more

Always a great time here! Started with the Coctel Del Mar, I am a fan. Had the usual fish and chips, never disappoints. My dearest had the macadamia crusted mahi. To end on a high note, we had the bread pudding...Shout out to our very friendly server Estevan! read more

We went out to the local Brigantine for dinner last night. I ordered the salmon that's on the regular menu with the mustard cream sauce on the side and lightly blackened. It was fantastic and looking forward to ordering it again. The service is always special with KAT... everything she does is personalized. So if you're in Imperial Beach belly up at the bar and have a bite to eat... highly recommend. For a drink, you could try her Mai Thai or on tap the June Summer desert cooler kombucha... it has been nice for the summer. Course anything that KAT makes is so delicious. read more

Brigantine - Salmon on the regular menu with the mustard, cream sauce and lightly blackened. - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Stopped in for a light lunch. On nice afternoon, sitting on the patio waa so nice. Great view of the water across street! Service was great from the start, friendly young lady working the front. Our server, Steven F, very friendly and helpful. Our food came out pretty quick as well! We all ordered cups of Clam Chowder, split a Brigitine Salad, and Soft Pretzels. Chowder was very good along with the salad. Pretzels were a bit too doughy and soft (reminded us of mall pretzels) and dipping sauces just okay, mustard(s) would be a better choice. Overall a good experience and woukd recommend. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by this beautiful restaurant. The service was great waitress was outgoing and friendly. Our food was amazing with good portions I would highly recommend the Mahi and swordfish tacos!! They also have a full bar with a selection of draft beer. What more can you ask for. read more

Brigantine - Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Brunch Date at @brigantineseafood - Imperial Beach We parked right across the street for just $2 (win!) and walked in around noon on Sunday. You guys, the weather was chef's kiss: sunny with a light breeze. We grabbed a table at the bar and in the sun and honestly... perfection. The macadamia nut + coconut-crusted French toast immediately caught my eye so I paired it with scrambled eggs. Hubby went for the skirt steak chilaquiles and said it was fire. This spot is our go-to when we want beach vibes without fighting the crowds. They also accept OpenTable reservations, so if you're coming during peak brunch hours, book ahead. And for my drinkers... when I was still drinking, I always loved their Brig Margarita, and the Brig Mule was another fave. Imperial Beach + brunch + breeze = always a good idea. read more

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This is a biased review as not only was I relatively intoxicated here and potentially made some friends, but this is also waaayy too close to my new apartment, and I will certainly end up here again. And I didn't even drink that much.....in my opinion. The drinks here are REALLY strong. Like, I get an old fashioned fairly often, and I've almost never gotten one this strong. I was practically in Narnia prancing with fauns after the first glass. One of these cocktails is like........five cocktails on Coronado. Lol. I also got a chowder and fish tacos with coleslaw and chips. But since I was already on drugs, I don't want to review them in detail except to say that they were all good. read more

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Whenever we visit Imperial Beach we always have lunch at Brigantine. We always find parking in the free public lot a block and a half down the street. We come for an early lunch and haven't ever had to wait for a table. We always sit outside and enjoy the view. The service is always excellent and I've never been disappointed with my meal. I recommend the fish tacos! I've also enjoyed the shrimp and crab Louie salad for a lighter option. My only complaint is the cocktails, they can be pricey and in my experience have been hit and miss. I stick to my favorite glass of wine now. I recommend giving this Brigantine location a try. read more

Brigantine - Shrimp and crab Louie - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Visited this location for happy hour and it was delicious and perfect. The service was fenomenal and the happy hour food was beyond amazing! Will return many more times. The ambiance was chill and loved that it was pet friendly! read more

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First off, I lived say our waitress was absolutely fantastic! She was very upfront about all the service and the food options. Very attentive check on this multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed as well. Kat has been here 8yrs read more

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This was supposed to be an update. I went out of my way to come to this restaurant. I had been here previously and had a wonderful experience. The food is delicious and the service was excellent. There's an area for people with dogs. It is a welcome place with comfortable seating. read more

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The ambience is the best ...love watching people walk by especially sitting at the window! Service is great, the food is delicious. My favorite is a swordfish. Enjoyed my appetizer was referred by Mike Bibbey at the Shell shop read more

Been here a couple of times when visiting SD and always an excellent time. Service is great, food is wonderful, happy hour specials lovely, and location across the street to walk off at the pier, perfection. Parking is a little crazy but you do what you gotta do. read more

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In town visiting and decided to check out the Pier. Brigantine is right at the start of it with some lovely outdoor seating and big doors opening to the inside. Was sat very quickly on a Monday afternoon. A little confusion between who was our server or not, but drinks and food came quick. Oysters were all very good for the happy hour price as well as some calamari and salads on the side. Overall a nice joint for some quick eats before walking around! read more

Brigantine - BRIG CLASSIC CALAMARI STRIPS - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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They claim to be an oyster bar while serving small little peanut sized dishes. I was in shock when I saw the size of my meal I needed to order another half dozen just to feel like I had an appetizer. There's way better places to spend your money. Very disappointed read more

Brigantine - Half Dozen Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Great service and food! Clean and very delicious! Highly recommended ... excellent seafood

Amazing apps, fresh fish, delicious fish tacos! The teriyaki chicken sandwich was a bit thin but Brussel sprouts were AMAZING and calamari was definitely one I'd go back for! read more

We went to the Brigantine in Imperial Beach today with our friends, Bill and Toni. It was our first time going to that location and sadly, it will also be our last. We usually go to the La Mesa location, or the Embarcadero or Point Loma locations and they're always great so I was anticipating that IB would be the same. I called the IB location a couple weeks ago to ensure I'd be able to order from the dinner menu and the woman that answered said no problem. My stomach was all set for the Crab Stuffed Tiger Shrimp but when Andrew came to take our order he wasn't familiar with it. I told him it was on the dinner menu and that I had seen it listed on their online menu earlier today. His comment was, "oh, we haven't updated the online menu in a long time." What's the point of having an online menu if it's not going to be kept up to date? I ended up ordering swordfish instead and although it tasted fine, it was not what I had been craving. Additionally, both the accompanying green beans and carrots were hard, cold, and impossible to cut so I didn't eat them. However, I did enjoy the yellow squash. When placing my order initially, I asked to start with a cup of Clam Chowder because I like it as an appetizer. It came at the same time as the swordfish. Andrew was very courteous but when he dropped our checks off at the end of the meal, he disappeared and my husband and Bill had to pay at the bar on the way out. Overall, today's visit was a disappointment. read more

Fantastic food and wonderful service with Steven! The surf and turf my husband ordered was cooked perfectly, and my fish and chips (where I substituted the fries for salad) was exactly what I wanted. Great experience again at this restaurant! read more

Super busy not enough help, ordered appetizers "wings " didn't get napkins or utensils had to ask for everything. The food is good however they need help. Sat with an empty glass for a while I had to hunt someone down for a refill. They need help if you don't have patience don't eat here! Finally got a refill of ice tea asked for a cup of ice with it as the ice was melted the cup of ice never came. The waiter was overwhelmed felt bad for him it was my husband and I a large table was seated after us and they got their food first!!!! read more

Amelia was awesome. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Drinks are great. Food is awesome

Beer was good. Octopus appetizer was like chewing on an old tire. Burger was overcooked and dried out. Wait staff was pleasant. read more

I wish there was a way to make a 3.5 stars. For happy hour, they have an amazing menu with great prices. The service was pretty friendly, but my food wasn't the best. I ordered the limp calamari sticks and it came with some weird cheese sauce that I didn't care for. The ahi slider was trash, but the table next ours looked delicious and totally different. After I complained, they insisted to remove it from my bill. Of course any place you eat with a beach scene is always gonna have great ambiance. read more

Brigantine - Oyster - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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First time experiencing this restaurant in IB and they did not disappoint. From service to flavor everything was spot on! Heard they have a great happy hour so will be coming back read more

Brigantine - Outside dining - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

The team here is always welcoming and ready to deliver the kindest, efficient service, whether it be food/drinks/ambiance. Cat has always catered to all of us with such a grand sense of grace and pleasure to assist!! The entire team should be recognized.for their service and dedication to us locals and visitors. read more

FIVE HAPPY HOUR reasons to choose Brigantine:  *One menu. One price. $7 for good a** selections that make you smile instead of frown  *Every seat is a good seat *The beach is across the street *Service is professional and personable *Perfect for a solo date, friend catch-up, prospect date, or what the hell date. You can't lose.  "Don't worry. Beach Happy."  -- Imperial Beach Pier signage  @brigantine  @imperialbeachpier #dontworrybehappy #happyhour_IB read more

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Absolutely amazing dishes. Fried fish was gold and tasty, the octopus is served on such a nice mix of caramelized onion, kale, chickpeas and chorizo, the macadamia crusted Mahi was such a generous portion and served with such a good risotto. And the French 75 drink is superb! Everything was excellent, my favorite restaurant. read more

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It wasn't my first option to go here but the guy I was dating was eager to show off his high dining potential so I figured why the heck not? Truth be told, I don't remember much about being here other than enjoying a gloriously tasty pool of Fondue. Unfortunately, it made my date fart REPEATEDLY in his sleep as he laid himself all over me in my truck at the drive-in theatre down the street *eye roll*... but that's a whole other story! Thankfully neither of those circumstances are my problem. I can say that the food and the service at this location is what you expect from a high quality restaurant. I also remember enjoying their beer selection and I was able to snag a decent IPA with a handsome ABV. I still have much to explore on their menu because a little bird told me that there's a better Brigantine location with an epic view next to the Star of India. After I check that place out, I'll report back later. read more

Brigantine - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

"Just one drink ...only one drink" is what I typically tell my partner. I now see why we keep coming back (on occasions) to Brigantine restaurant on Seacoast drive. It's their Margarita drink and the view of Imperial Beach. There was no other way to have it. This time, the holiday lights were lit and I was extra excited about that. We made it over to Brigantine around 5pm, on Saturday, December 9th. The place wasn't packed at the time. Sports on TV and music was playing. We immediately got seated at the bar. Seated at our favorite spot, looking towards the beach area. The bartenders on shift were Krissy and Kat. If you want a perfect margarita - ask for Krissy. She was the person responsible for making the best tasting margarita in town (with a jalapeño kick). The just "one drink" proposal ended up to be 4 margaritas later. After glorifying how delicious the drink were, we had to let Krissy know she had made them just perfect, without complaints. Trust me, there's been many a times our margaritas had to be re-done/returned at other bars (too sour, too weak, too this, too that, too etc). Krissy, being humble that she was, did not take all the credit. She pointed out and stated that the drinks were only good because she was trained well by Kat. Let me also add, both Krissy and Kat were not only friendly but were attentive bartenders. Not only to us, but to all that were around the bar (13-15 people ). We were overly satisfied, on that note. Could not drink without any appetizers, so a Cesar salad, calamari strips and 3 oysters were added to our bar night outing. Brigantine's Cesar salad has always been good. It had the right tasting Cesar's dressing, but I still added extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of lemon to boost. The calamari strips were good the way it was. The oysters, on the other hand, were surprisingly, extra small (2" shells). They could have been a normal size to Brigantine standards but definitely not what we're use to compared to Mexico's size (3-4" shells). Nonetheless, oysters were tasty and consumed in no time. Dislike: the bar does not offer a selection of appetizers for bar consumers only... something for drinkers to snack on while drinking at the bar. Suggest a "bar food" menu We have never dined in and ate a meal at this location but have done so at other locations in San Diego. Service has been consistently tops Recommend read more

Brigantine - Best margarita in town by Krissy - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Today was my second time here. Service was great as before. We were seated fast and attended to right away. Food came out fast, and we were checked on frequently. Now, for this visit I would have gave a 4 1/2 star rating if I could. The reason it was not a 5 star this time. Was due to a couple of things. Maybe it was due to the warm day. The restaurant had quite a bit of flys. We had to fight them off during the whole meal. We were sitting in doors, in case you are wondering. The lobster tempura tacos, were okay. The lobster was lightly battered, and the meat was tender. I got more of a shrimp taste, rather than lobster. I did like the taste and texture, but $28 is a little too much for me on this dish. The macadamia crusted mahi, was cooked to protection. You get a light macadamia flavors on the crust. It is lightly crunchy, with a flaky mahi underneath. The restaurant was a little crowded and nosier than normal. I will come back again and try something new. read more

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First time with my girls and it was niiice! Great service and had a great time catching up with great company! read more

Brigantine - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Consistently good food quality. Service is warm and professional. Ambiance is pleasant. read more

Grabbed dinner here while in town. We dined in and the service was prompt, really nice waiter. Our meals were excellent, hot and served to us pretty quickly. Our only issue was that other customers had brought in dogs who were loudly barking at each other the entire time. We don't mind dogs, and did see it was a dog friendly place but these dogs were not "well behaved." This was really the only downside, a good spot overall especially in a place that doesn't have a ton of higher end spots to dine. read more

We were in town for 4th of July and were starving. We started walking around and found this place and luckily there was a table open so we didn't have to wait. Everything on the menu looked delicious. Our waiter was awesome and answered all of our questions. It was pretty busy inside so we were glad to be able to sit outside. We enjoyed it more since there was live music across the street at the beach. We will definitely be back! Our food was amazing and perfectly served. read more

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Food is always good and the view on this location is great. Be careful if it's wet outside (raining) as floors get slippery and can fall.