A real treat to find this gem in Imperial Beach. My waitress Denise was the best. Great Rye Old Fashioned and the Crab and Shrimp fondue was perfect. Finished it off with the Bread pudding a la mode. Such an underrated dessert. read more

Brigantine - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

I love the brigantine so much! The menu is great I really love the calamari and the fish and chips here also the ahi is delicious. I love coming out for happy hour. They have agreat cocktail menu. read more

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Well, I made it. My two buddies and I showed up with family and we wanted a nice lunch, and that was provided. At one point my buddies dad, he is nice to be around, told the waitress that I was trying to flirt with her. I didn't mind him saying that. I did sit on the wrong side of the table, well it depends. The TV was behind me and I wanted to watch golf. I should have been thinking that when I walked in the restaurant instead I was thinking about a good meal that was going to be in my yummy tummy soon. Needless to say, I had a good conversation because I couldn't look at the TV unless I tilted my head to the left. I didn't want to strain my neck. I did not look at the TV much. I got the sword fish tacos and my buddies sister, she is good to be around, got the fish tacos. We went back for a bite. She wanted to go taco for taco. I got the better taco. My buddies mom was there too she is also nice to be around and has been teaching me that when I am walking with a girl I should walk on the side closer to the street. I am a protector. read more

Brigantine - The soda water with lime was pleasant. - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Typical beach bar, populated by a group of typical middle-of-the-weekday-afternoon "I can quit any time I want" alcoholics. BUT- the service was speedy and polite. The restroom was clean. The food was very good. The prices were fair. I'd come back again. read more

Largest oysters I've ever had! Excellent service. Beautiful weather for sitting and people watching. read more

Brigantine - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

As a local, I appreciate good value within walking distance of home. Brigantine's happy hour has drinks and food items for $6 each. On my last visit, I spent $24 on the Happy Hour Menu before tax and tip. I enjoyed a generous bowl of chowder, three oysters on the half shell, a house salad which was surprisingly generous and tasty, and a local craft beer on draft. All while seated outdoors within a stone's throw of the Imperial Beach pier. There's a happy hour from 3 to 6 every day except Friday and Saturday. And I think from three to closing on Mondays. read more

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LOVE this place. I've been to 4 different Brigantines and this one is the BEST. We got the brussels sprouts, fondue, ahi wonton chips, swordfish, and surf n turf tacos. All incredible. Wonderful service from our server Samantha. read more

came on a weekday for lunch and it was pretty quiet. Only some guests around the bar so I picked a patio seat. The view was nice, got a little glimpse of the beach and the weather was nice. I ordered two oysters, one of each they had available at the time and their Macadamia Nut encrusted Mahi Mahi (w/ Chef's choice veggies and creamy risotto). Both were DELICIOUS! the oyster was fresh and sweet and the risotto was warm and cheesy and the fish was so nicely cooked. I am hungry again jus thinking about it.... Can't wait to go back! read more

Brigantine - Oysters were $3.50 each - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Food was delicious, good service. The ambience would've been better on the patio but the wind and cold kept it slightly chilly

Went here for dinner and it was my first time visiting. The atmosphere was great--upscale yet very relaxed. I had the salmon dinner with risotto and it was amazing. The service was excellent, and everything from start to finish was on point. I definitely enjoyed my dinner experience and would come back again. read more

int was my hubby's bday and asked for seat by the window on patio...got it. ordered beer & wine ,oysters,clam chowder & swordfish tacos. Matt our server couldn't have been more perfect and the food was all REALLY good. would highly recommend the swordfish tacos...BEST EVER !!They also gave us a complimentary HUGE slice of mud pie for my hubby's bday. It was really delish and we really appreciated their hospitality. I look forward to going again soon ! read more

I had just gotten back from a trip to TJ and still decided to order tacos! These Taco's (surf and turf) were considerably different than anything I had in Mexico. They were however awesome! A blend of shrimp and carne asada over slaw topped with cheese and some sauce. Real good! They were served with a mound of slaw that was also quite tasty. They had a nice selection of draft beers which was great. My wife had a margarita and she complained that it was way too sour and not enough sweet. She had to order a glass of orange juice to pour into it to bring it over the edge to the drinkable side for her. Needless to say the prices were not as good as Mexico but a decent value for the states. I would go back to the Brig, you should give them a shot! read more

Brigantine - Surf and turf tacos - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

The entirety of the staff were incredibly nice and welcoming! The food was stellar and the chef deserves a raise! It was the perfect place for happy hour on the beach. We will definitely be coming back and we live 2.5 hours away! read more

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Ohhhhh my goooooodness!! Best food ever both hands down! I celebrated my birthday last year and I knew I had to come back again for a dinner reward and that dinner "blackened salmon" and "crispy Brussels sprouts" definitely melted into my heart! You guys have to try this plate! My son had kids plate and it was only $10 he picked Mac and cheese with fries plus $2 ice cream. Also the red wines they allowed me to have some tastings until I was satisfied with one which is my favorite and it's Trinitas- Napa Valley and I also ordered myself Caramel Brûlée only $10 And last night we had a reservation with them again for 4th of July and we got very lucky to have an outdoor table and perfect timing and I tried different menu- I got buffalo wings and MACADAMIA CRUSTED FRESH MAHI MAHI and my son got chicken tinders with fries and steamed veggies. The service were great and easy! They were able to accommodate me easily with learning some sign or write papers to communicate or easily allow me to read lips. The place is cute and small but the decors are very modern and perfect color to match its personality in the restaurant (black and cream) read more

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I decided to stop by Saturday evening for an appetizer and a couple of drinks. The bartender, Cat, always has the best service and makes the best drinks. I got the maple spice manhattan and the artichoke fritters with a lemon aioli. Which were both very delicious. And then I asked for the server to ask Cat to make me her favorite drink, which was an old fashioned. So good! My server was very friendly and so was everyone else, as always. I had my pupper with me so everyone that was outside said hi to him. He loves the attention. read more

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We're practically regulars here. One reason being that if you dine here on Wednesday night you get half off pretty much every wine bottle they have. A lot of the time we will get one togo for this reason because it's basically retail at that point. My fiancé always gets Napa Valley Nachos with chicken which are always so good. The tuna sashimi is a great app. This time I got the buffalo chicken tacos and it was better than I imagined. The creme brûlée is pretty solid. The staff are always great. One of the best restaurant locations in IB, right across from the pier. Try to get a window table around sunset. read more

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The food was okay but the service seemed very blah when I asked the waiter if he can bring me a few lemon wedges he said there's one under the tacos . I looked and it was just one lemon . I figured he didn't feel up for bringing any extra by shutting me up half way through my sentence . I won't go back here again read more

The food was excellent, but the service was unmatched! Amelia was sensational! We had a lot going on at the table - drinks, apps, babies, the works! Waters were always full, drinks were refilled and empty plates were gone in seconds! She was very friendly and even made a custom sauce for us! Will definitely be coming back! read more

The hostess managed to find us a table without a reservation on a Friday night. Thankfully, as the food is fantastic and the service matched. T sound level was not bad. Easy to have a conversation. I had the Surf and Turf Tacos. They were really great. My sister-in-law had the French Dip. She loved it! We both said we can't wait to come back and try something new. It was one of those great dinners that will be remembered for a long time. read more

Wow! What a great and reasonably priced seafood restaurant right on the oceanfront. They have bike racks, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and easy takeout options. I came here for a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised at the large portion of fish, risotto, and veggies. Fish was crunchy on the outside and moist/flaky on the inside. Tasted very fresh. Risotto was extremely cheesy but tasty and veggies were super fresh. This came out quickly and with great presentation. I came back again to get the clam chowder and it was very delish. Creamy, full of corn and potatoes, and didn't taste fishy. Portion was perfect and it was easy to get it to go and sit on the beach watching the sunset. Overall, recommend coming here for a solid dinner! read more

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We went to the location in Imperial Beach. Our server was very attentive. We took advantage of the happy hour specials. The house salad, fish tacos and burgers were great. read more

Came here for a Happy hour. Our server Matt B was very kind. We were able to take his recommendations and enjoy our dinner. Good food and great ambiance. Thanks Matt B read more

Love, love, love this place! Wine selection is always rotating. The Napa Valley nachos are the things dreams are made of. The wait staff remembered me after only dining they're like twice and that made me feel like I wanna come back and be a regular. read more

Brigantine - My kind of night... half off wine by the bottle on Wednesdays!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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The food was fresh. Lobster shrimp fondue was amazing. Lobster taco was ok. Tasted more like shrimp. The black tortilla ended up falling apart by the time I got to the second one. Also, the oil used for the French fries had a strong taste and made the fries not so enjoyable. My fiancés plate was the surf and turf tacos. Wayyyyy better than my plate. He finished his whole plate. Cucumber jalapeño margarita was good but not so strong. My fiancés first beer was good but the warm cup made it not so cold. Second beer they gave him a cold cup so it was perfect. Second time here and will still come again. The waiter Steven was very nice, helpful and attentive. read more

OK so here we go I didn't include a picture of the clam chowder it was ok service was very good the revery attentive came in for the happy hour from 3 to 6 had a $6 Margarita $6 bowl of clam chowder like I said it was OK wasn't great i have definitely had better ,Margarita was good could have used a little more tequila I probably would stop back in and try something else on the happy hour menu then I'll update my review I gave it 4 stars mainly because the service was good ,food just OK and drink just ok. read more

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A bad experience. I was in the area on business and decided to stop in on a Wednesday evening. First i was up sold / convinced to get a bottle of wine even though i was solo. A bottle of Pinot Noir which came warm - Note to restaurant - red wine should generally be served slightly below room temperature, not "warm." . I ordered a blackened salmon and a small ceasar's salad starter. The food arrived and they stuck the salmon on top of the salad ? WTH ? I obviously sent his back and was informed the waitress was new. The salad and main course then came out separated but at exactly the same time 10 minutes later. Obviously it was the same food because the fish was now sitting in a pool of liquid and very little other vegetables that it lists on the menu. The salad was simply OK and the salmon overcooked, wet and not good - probably because it had been on and off a salad and/or reheated. The very large bill came without any offer to take anything off or any kind of discount whatsoever. I feel ripped off and had a not good experience. read more

Dinner with Dad- we were able to make it in early for happy hour, one of our favorites! The appetizers are $7 each for "small plates" but let me assure you it's plenty of food. Dad ordered 3 oysters on the half shell and for the first time the shrimp cocktail. He said the oysters were excellent and we were so impressed by the shrimp cocktail. 8 large tail on shrimp arranged so pretty on the plate, I ate one right away before I even took the photo! I ordered the bowl of clam shower and Cesar salad m which was huge. I could have easily had just the salad. We also split an order of calamari which was cooked perfect and paired with the famous jalapeño white sauce. At $7 a plate we were just under $40 for a quick dinner out and it was an amazing deal for the quality. It's worth mentioning on other occasions we've also had the Waygu sliders and they are superb as well. We always have excellent service here, quick refills and the food comes very fast. This time we sat inside but have sat on both sides of their patio with our dogs. The whole place feels very open and has a nice view of the pier. read more

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The gluten free options are not actually gluten free. They told me that all corn tortillas are deep fried in the same oil as flour/wheat based products. As someone with a gluten allergy, the menu is inaccurate and I would not eat here if you have celiac. My non-celiac friends ordered food and were also extremely disappointment. The manager did come by after we sent our food back to check in on what was going on and admitted the fish tacos were over cooked. The surf and turf tacos were not flavorful and cheese was not melted. Brigg fish tacos don't say deep fried on the menu but they are deep fried. Attempted to eat and they were overcooked. Shrimp cocktail shrimp were over cooked and not edible. The manager did remove the food we sent back from the bill which is why I'm giving 2 stars versus 1 star. read more

Brigantine - Brigg tacos - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

I have been passing through this place for years LOL idk why I never came in sooner to eat it's so bomb! We went during happy hour and sat w/ Seth. Food was great Service was alright Drinks were fire. I would most def come back for a nice drink and some grub w/ my baby or any friends. I recommend it guys the food is great the drinks are even greater and the view !!! Is the greatest read more

Brigantine - Happy hour by ib pier !! - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Came in for a casual dinner with a group of five friends at the start of a weekend trip after hearing good things about the tacos and seafood at this spot. Unfortunately we were left somewhat disappointed with the service and food itself. We were initially seated outdoors but due to being sort of chilly we asked to get moved inside. This was done no problem but the table we were seated at was half wiped (crumbs and sticky stains left over from another party) and it took a good 15 min for us to get silverware and plates - had to ask a few people walking by. Some of the plates also had some crumbs on them. The food was fine - my friend and I split the swordfish and surf and turf tacos. Swordfish were pretty good, but surf and turf wasn't as good - it wasn't served warm enough in my opinion and the melted cheese had hardened which was a strange mix with meat and shrimp. Another friend ordered the Buffalo chicken tacos and was served what was essentially just an entire breaded chicken breast on top of a tortilla and some sauce - wasn't cut, and wasn't served super warm. Overall consensus was that it was just fine. read more

Brigantine - Buffalo chicken taco, aka a whole chicken breast just thrown onto a tortilla - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Pro: Good drinks. Con: Took forever Crowded seating The worst most unforgivable mess up a restaurant can make is to send two identical plates ordered as-is on the menu that look completely different when they finally get to your table. We have never gone back. It is too long of a wait, crunched together and cost too much money to receive one plate that was presentable you could see the shrimp and veggies and the second that looked as if it had been put together by a child or maybe someone's cat. No visible vegetables all rice that didn't look the same as the first plate . It wasn't the same color and barely a shrimp . Shrimps were small or broken. Try the one in Coronado instead. read more

This has been our go to place since we are locals. Their happy hour is the best and cannot be beat. Their bar service is great. Kat and Esteban are the best bar tenders at the location. They always make you feel welcome and take care of you. Both of them are very attentive to you and make sure you are always taken care of. Kat and Esteban always go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. I would highly recommend this place if you are ever in the area. A +++++ read more

Brigantine - Ketch IPA - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Excellent food, super nice waitress and excellent location next to our hotel. We tried the calamari, the potato skins and lobster tempura tacos. All were amazing and fresh. Will come back again. read more

Update: I came back for another try at the Brigantine to see if there were any changes to my previous experience. I'm happy to say that the restaurant was clean, organized, and with a much better ambiance than the last time I was there. The service was excellent. All our drinks and food came out without issue. The server was very attentive to our needs and made sure we enjoyed each of our dishes and that we had received everything correctly. The only reason I am withholding one star is because the food could still be better. There is a new menu and unfortunately it just doesn't hold a candle to the old menu. The new recipes fall flat with sometimes too many flavors thrown into one dish or odd combinations like shrimp & grits or the snap peas with a NY Streak. I also suggest a fried shrimp dish without nuts. I'm a seafood enthusiast and the combinations on this menu are odd and some are frankly unappetizing. Of course that's just my personal opinion. That being said, the oysters were on point and my husband enjoyed his chocolate Creme brûlée as well as his ribeye steak. read more

Brigantine - Chocolate Creme Brûlée - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Service as great. The oysters were disgusting. Still grossed out at the thought. The drinks were pretty good but sweet! Location was prime!

Mom wanted seafood.... Wasn't sure about staying once we sat down due to some local competition. I had the surf n turf tacos . Nice place with inside and outside dining. Directly across from the beach. Slow service cost them a star. read more

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Brigantine in Imperial Beach has such a great vibe and you simply can't beat the location. I am additionally very appreciative of how welcoming the staff is every time I visit. They sometimes greet me by name but always with a smile. The team also appears to enjoy each other's company which only adds to the good vibes. I really like their menu. They have a wide variety and the happy hour is top tier. The portion sizes are also quite remarkable to me. It's quite easy to get full, even on certain appetizers. That said I did encounter a few hiccups. In ordering a few happy hour drinks they were somewhat light on the liquor. This appeared to be a shared sentiment because the folks next to me at the bar expressed the same concern. Tho the staff was friendly, when they get busy things sometimes fall they the cracks. Example, my first visit I ordered the ribeye with a couple oysters. I didn't actually get the oysters. When I went to pay and noticed they were still on the check they wound up happily taking them off the bill. But not receiving an item ordered with the meal was a new experience for me. The calamari i tried on another visit was also somewhat on the bland side BUT the sliders were amazing and the oysters were so fresh. Overall I like the Brigantine a lot. I look forward to their happy hour and trying a few new menu items. read more

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Went into dine today and was seated outside. Ordered my drink got carded which was fine they took my id to the back and when my sister asked why they did this the server named Denise grew extremely agitated by the question. When we further asked because it seemed odd she got petty and aggressively said I'm going to grab you a new server. To that we responded well just eat elsewhere and she proceeded to exclaim "GOOD!!" And threw her hand in our faces and said bye!!! We talked to the assistant manager and she seemed very dismissive as well. What a shame bc we come here all the time... or used to! Hopefully they check Denise's attitude read more

The food was exquisite, per usual for brigs (all) but the service here at the IB brig was astounding. Our server Kat was absolutely fabulous, she heard me when I said I had a dairy allergy, and she worked hard to make sure I knew about all the sauces and options, what a goddess! The tacos we got for taco Tuesday were 10/10 all 5 of them. The beer is strong. You can see the ocean, even the buss lady was funny and sweet and accommodating. These people are the absolute BEST. Incredible it felt like eating at a restaurant owned by a family member! read more

Brigantine - Amazing tacos of all kinds - Seafood Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

I got the scallops both times I went. They were amazing. My kids got the burgers from the adult menu and k thought they could have been a bit more dressed up. But I love this place and the view we had was wonderful read more