Amazing food, great service, and ambience and decor, all wonderful. Better yet, our server Hanna made our evening I THANK YOU HANNA

Best Good Best service Gaby was her first day working there she was amazing. Eating on top of the water was Majestic. read more

Great dinner, ambiance and service. Three of us had the swordfish which I would not recommend. It was a tiny thin piece that was completely overcooked and didn't have much taste. The scallops, mahi and other food were great. read more

Favorite lunch place in Claremont for tacos. Great service and love the cookie at the end of meal read more

Brigantine - Sword fish taco with fries - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Fish tacos are always amazing. It's nice to sit outside, even during the cold months and enjoy some tacos and drinks. My husband and I enjoy our ourselves every time! read more

Excellent food, service, ambiance. Kid friendly without being a circus. Nice to have a place to trust for celebrating special events.

Family célébration was absolutely perfect. View overlooked the Fair and the track and sat outside on a Lovely lawn. Excellent food and service! read more

Went here for a lunch a few months ago and everything was perfect! Beautiful afternoon sitting on the patio overlooking the water. The tempura lobster tacos were my group's fan favorite! read more

Brigantine - Tempura Lobster Tacos - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

swordfish tacos are amazing! soft pretzel, with dipping sauce is addicting! and Brussel sprouts ... just stop it! All so good! not as much a beer drinker since health issues, but i've been told their IPA s are worthy of a drive. read more

We are here for the first time today. The place is hidden among businesses and the restaurant sign says "Ketch". There is a parking lot next to the restaurant in the back. We were pleasantly surprised by the food and service. Freddy went out of his way to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. We would definitely come back here. We ordered the following: Salmon Sandwich - 5/5* - ordered blackened with house chips. The fish was cooked perfectly. The chips were excellent and not oily like others house made chips I've had. Swordfish Tacos - 5/5* - ordered with house cut "fat" fries. The fish was cooked to perfection. The fries were seasoned well and the right amount of crispy for me. Chocolate Chip Cookies - 5/5* - Came as complimentary with the meals. read more

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Such a breathtakingly Beautiful view!!! Make reservations to have dinner while the sun is setting. You won't regret it, I promise!!!!

I was visiting my brother and my one wish was to have lunch by the water, and boy did he and Brigantine deliver! We sat outside, right on the water, and as if that wasn't enough, we had the most amazing server that we've ever had, and she just made the whole experience all the more special. She was courteous, attentive, kind, & fun, and made us feel so comfortable, as if we had known her for years. We ordered the lobster tacos and mahi mahi sandwich, and shared; both were delicious! Thank you to Erica and the entire staff of Brigantine for the amazing experience! I couldn't recommend them highly enough. read more

I went there to celebrate with my co-sisters for my birthday and we were so graciously treated with so much kindness! The manager John Lee was so attentive to us and he even offered us free dessert since we were celebrating and it brought sunshine on such a gloomy San Diego day! I definitely recommend this restaurant and location! You will not be disappointed with the views and service! Shout out to John Lee! Supreme service!! read more

Brigantine - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Great beer; as good as any tier 1 brewery in SD. And the food, although a few options, is amazing for brewery food. All seafood is top notch in quality. I love breweries, but to find a spot like this, oh man, its like an unexpected love affair. read more

I have had the opportunity to eat at the San Diego Habor Brigantine location many times and the food and ambiance is always the vibe. The customer service is on point. However, I do want to single out one server, his name is Brandan Johnson who went ABOVE and BEYOND in servicing my family and friends. I think we spent more money eating because of his excellent description of the menu! lol!!!! We are still talking about how well he represents the Brigantine experience. We are coming back for sure and really hope to be serve by the nice gentleman ... Brandan Johnson. read more

I finally got a chance to check out the Brig HQ on a weekday. It's located off convoy just a block away from the Starbucks drive thru. There is street parking and also a private lot next to their business. They place a sign on the side walk so it's not hard to find this place. The restaurant isn't too large, I'd say a max capacity of less than 50 people. This is a casual place, you can order at the register and your food will be served at your table. I was pleasantly surprised that this location includes Brigantine's newest project Ketch Brewing so we had the option to try their tap and their food. The menu rotates every Tuesday with their staple Brig HQ burger and fish tacos remaining on the menu daily. These fish tacos are one of the most popular dishes at the actual Brigantine restaurants so it's nice that it's available here too. The menu list is small, maybe 10 items or less. We ordered the Brig HQ burger, bbq wings and the ahi sandwich (catch of the day special). All menu items were under $13 and for non beer drinkers they offer stubborn soda fountain drinks. The Brig HQ burger was rather large with a double meat patty and cheese. I hate to say this but I found the meat gamey so I thought the grilled onions and cheese helped mask that taste. I won't order that again, because after all Brigantine specializes in seafood so I should've known better than to order a beef dish. However, the seasoned steak fries that came with it, were thick, fried but soggy which are my favorite qualities in fries. I would definitely order the fries again. The ahi sandwich was served on a toasted brioche bun with sliced up lettuce. Combine this with their tartar mayo =delish. Our meal was topped off with complimentary warm baked chocolate chip cookies. Nothing beats a fresh warm cookie after a savory meal. The staff was also very friendly, particularly the woman who was placing orders and serving the entire place. She made us feel at home and you could tell she knew a lot of the regulars who probably walk over from neighboring businesses. Since this is a test kitchen I was wondering if we'd be asked to fill out a survey or have an opportunity to give our opinions about the new dishes but that wasn't the case. Overall, it was like eating at a casual version of Brigantine which is much quicker. read more

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Came by on a recommendation from a friend of mine and immediately liked this place because of the ambiance. Clean modern design combined with a playlist playing overhead that could have easily matched one of mine - classic rock - Steve Miller laying down "keep on rockin me baby" followed by one of my favorite Van Morrison songs, "into the mystic". The place smells good too, sometimes a sign that the food is good.....which brings me to the food - delicious! Since my first intro I have tried lots of menu items. Because it's a test kitchen, menu options do change but their staple items include great salads that can include freshly grilled or blackened salmon or ahi tuna. The crispy calamari and peppers are a good choice as an appetizer enough for 3 or 4 to share and is tasty with the aioli and soy glaze. I've also had the burger, fish tacos, and ahi and salmon sandwiches and everything has beef excellent. Plates come with choice of fresh cut fries, chips or salad. They are now a full fledged brewery also, offering at least 6 different locally crafted beers. The only downside is they close at 2 pm, so I haven't had a chance to taste the beer The best part of the meal comes at the end when "Gaby" brings a fresh made chocolate chip cookie to finish off the meal. Gaby is superstar who not only takes your order, but delivers it as well.....and always with a smile! Today I ordered the Salmon BLT, an item that's not in the menu today but has appeared in the past and they happily made it for me. Bottom line, this place is really good! read more

Brigantine - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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We wanted to go to the newest location on N.Harbor Drive - we always enjoy the La Mesa location- the only thing good about the Brigantine on Harbor Drive was the view - food portions were cut way back- prices were high, no bread was put on the table - when we asked about it the waitress said they only serve it upon request - the wedge salad was a small pie slice of lettuce with a drizzle of cheese - prices higher than LaMesa's full wedge- service was awful - had to go find waitress to get our bill- won't go back- won't recommend you go there unless you are a tourist from the desert and want to get a good view of the water - if you want good food -go across the street to Ruth's Chris! You'll get a full wedge of lettuce, good service and a view of the ocean! read more

Had a holiday lunch today with my friends. I ate their fish Tacos were absolutely delicious,great coleslaw, plus and their homemade chips. I could've eaten a whole bag of those. The service was outstanding and it felt like the holidays at the Brigantine today. Oh I don't want to forget I had two oyster shooters the best in town. read more

Well, I've been here more than a few times now, and as current Duchess, I should probably update my review to reflect how much I like this place. Food: This is the location of the Brigantine headquarters, as you can tell by the name, and it also serves as their test kitchen. They have a few recurring items on the menu like their signature burger and fish tacos. Their menu is different every time I come. And so far, almost everything I have tried here has been delicious. I especially like their thick cut seasoned fries. And their giant complimentary cookies at the end of the meal. Service: Outstanding. They're only open during weekday lunch hours, and it's always the same lady at the counter taking your order. Being that the menu changes all the time, we always ask her a bunch of questions, and she always remains pleasant and patient with us. They're happy to do substitutions. And one time when I tried not to be a fatty and share a meal, she brought out the two halves on a separate plate for us. I also forgot to get an itemized receipt once to reimburse a work lunch, and they went out of their way to retrieve a week-old receipt for me. Location: A bit hidden in the business buildings, but they always have a standing board by the sidewalk when they're open. Parking is along the side of the building or on the street; you won't have any problems finding parking. Atmosphere: I guess I would call it minimalist industrial? It's definitely not a place to hang out for hours, but you can definitely have a comfortable work lunch here. Their wallpaper suggests there is a brewery popping up, but it's more of an advertisement for their upcoming project by Broadway Pier. No actual brewery here, but they did recently get a beer and wine license. Only bottled alcohol, nothing on draft. Now, if they'll only open later for happy hour... read more

The food is very tasty and cooked perfectly. The service was great. I highly recommend the appetizers.

I have to say I am quite fond of this Brig HQ pub & eatery with its very causal and touch of trendy attitude and low key but well inspired menu. They are only opened for lunch at this time craft beer on tap is just around the corner. I order a daily special: the salmon BLT served on a toasted brioche bun and served with a side of house made potato chips. I asked for my salmon to be prepared at a medium temp and they hit my expectation right on the mark. To make matters better, the salmon was delicious with its seasoning and moderate searing on its exterior. It was very moist and tender. It was a quality piece of fish. The salmon BLT's bacon was terrific and had a slight crisp and excellent chew. It flavor was not to shabby as well. Good stuff. I was happy that they did not hold back on the avocado slices as many places do, and that the tomatoes slices were of good size and juicy. This was definitely a proper BLT with something extra. The brioche bun was well toasted and came glistening with joy. It was a very good quality tasty bun and it held up well to the ingredients in between. The salmon BLT also came with a sauce. I can't remember exactly what it was but it was delicious and creamy. The house made potato chips were good. They had good seasoning and tasted great, but their texture was inconsistent. So the chips were crisp, others were hard, and some to soft. Consistency is important in this case You order at the counter and that is where I met "Gabby" who was and is an absolute super star. She was very cordial and had great sense of humor. Her personality made the meal that much better. read more

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This is a terrific place to hit for lunch. Bring HQ is the Brigantine's test kitchen. All ingredients are fresh as can be and servings are ample. Their menu changes weekly. No item on today's menu was priced above $12. I ordered their Quinoa Veggie Burger. It was brought to my table with a hefty helping of fresh steak fries. I wouldn't have expected the fries since my burger was larger than my outstretched hand. Everything was piping warm and full of flavor. They offer a large selection of sodas, beers and wines. Their employee who was running the front part of this restaurant was a very warm, bright and kind woman by the name of Gabby. Plenty of seating inside. Clean dining room and clean restrooms. Lots of free parking right outside their front door. Quinoa Burger. Lots of flavor. Lots of free parking. Two large flatscreen TVs. I love this place. We also ordered their Grilled Swordfish Tacos. Generous two taco plate for $10. My daughter ordered their American Hamburger with fresh fries. I tasted it. Incredible. As we were packing up to leave Gabby brought us over fresh baked cookies. I usually pass on cookies but ate this one all up. Wonderful place. read more

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Saw this place driving on our way to Midway museum. Stopped afterwards because we saw it was a seafood place. Virtually no wait to sit at sunset which was nice. The ambiance was nice. The food was very yummy, I'm from Hawaii so it was nice to have fresh tasting seafood. read more

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I do like going to Brigantine for happy hour time, where they do offer really nice selection of appetizers, they make the best oyster shots, which make me coming back! read more

Great views. Really good fish tacos. Service good and nice location. Yummy! Yummy!!!!

Great place food was delicious and on point, service was prompt. Staff was enthusiastic and helpful.

The restaurant is situated right over the bay and is excellent for both indoor and outdoor seating. Be prepared for a long wait as it is buzzing. The food here is excellent and I would definitely recommend the seafood. The service is attentive and prompt. You can't go wrong here. read more

This place is just amazing especially if your employer only gives you 30 minutes for lunch. The food is flavorful, and the brew is always cold if you're allowed to drink one of course. The setting is casual, fun and the staff are super friendly. One aspect that keeps Brig HQ a neighborhood favorite is the unique way they change the menu a few times a month to keep our taste buds wanting more. read more

Brigantine - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Easy atmosphere. Food is great. Beer has a nice clean taste. Fast service! Had the ahi tuna sandwich with seasoned fries. Paired great with Ketch's Celestial Navigation IPA. Free chocolate chip cookie was nice! read more

Brigantine - Ahi Tuna Sandwich (medium rare ahi tuna, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, avocado and tartar mayo) with seasoned fries. - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

loathe yelp reviews being as how i come from the industry -- but sometimes you NEED to see these ones so you can weed out the Bullsh**t -- IT IS WORTH IT!!! My wife and i have worked in hospitality combined over 22 years. (we live right here in San Diego) Let me tell you when we have a PLETHORA of options to go to we somehow always find ourselves back at Brigantine to celebrate something special. We KNOW Armando will take care of us! In times like these money is an experience that we are fortunate to have. When we get dressed up and safely walk out our doors (like so many people these days can not do) and eat with family -- Armando makes it that EXPERIENCE - but ALSO family! Just do it. Genuinely read more

We come here a few times a Month. I always love trying the new items. By far the best thing we have had is the Angry Bison Burger!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE . Please keep it. Also, Shout out to the awesome waitress that works the day shift during the week. read more

Went in on 10/02 around 1PM, it was not busy I was able to place my order quick and I got my food quick! I was planning on getting the shrimp salad but the nice lady who was working at the time let me know about the other salads they had on the menu and I decided on the Ahi Tuna Salad and I am sooo happy I got it! The salad was DELICIOUS! The ahi was very good, the mixed greens and dressing were very tasty as well she also gave me a cookie which just topped off the whole meal! Would I eat here again? YES YES YES! Friendly and fast service great if you need to buy a quick lunch and head back to work ! read more

Brigantine - ahi Tuna salad ! - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Great place for a working lunch, staff outing or a quick stop for 1 or more. Menu options are simple and laid out, with a variety for everyone to choose from. Fresh fish is always an option prepared the way you like it. Ordered off the previous reviews, Salmon BLT which wasn't on that weeks menu and was rewarded with the most flavorful sandwich I've had in a long time. Fries were seasoned to suit and were worth the price of the meal. If your looking for a nice draft, they had 10 taps on the wall with 4-6 of them local it sounded like. Highly recommend you stop and enjoy this place when your in the area. read more

Kearny Mesa's best kept secret. My favorite lunch spot. Fantastic service, great menu items, and rarely ever a line.

Great place to eat. Food is really good and quickly prepared. Plenty of parking and centrally located.

Great place for lunch! Loved the complimentary cookie. Customer service was on point! 8/9/18: Brig HQ really impressed me today! I am following the Keto Diet and was asking Gaby (hostess extraordinaire) about the ingredients in the Green Goddess Dressing. The Chef overheard my question and quickly offered to prepare my salad and dressing to be Keto friendly and what he delivered was a fresh salad, with grilled chicken, generous avocado and an amazing dressing! Eating out is a little more complicated with dietary restrictions so it was very refreshing to have that level of consideration and service. I'm raving about the Brig HQ! I still got the signature chocolate chip cookie that is complimentary with every meal... but I treated one of my co-workers with it! A delight to indulge in at a later time. read more

I really enjoyed myself at the Brig HQ, I feel satisfied and I thought about going again because of the progressive menu and surprising offerings. I can get fried chicken sliders, and a sushi roll one week, then Poutine fries and fried calamari the next. I truly appreciate the variety and quality of the menu. It's an easy and quick lunch spot where I can get good food. The Brig HQ is worth a visit. Thank you! read more

Great place for lunch Mon-Fri, excellent price point and customer service from Gabby is 5 stars along with Brig menu that changes weekly. Have been a Brig customer for over 15 years and Brig HQ is a great location since minutes from my home and my work locations ;o) Steve A. San Diego read more

Always great service and food! Prices are reasonable and never a long wait. I eat here at least once a week for the last 6 months and have never had anything but a positive experience. I highly recommend eating here. read more