Had dinner there several nights ago. Space is beautiful. Cynthia was our server and she did a wonderful job. Service spot on. I was surprised because this is a new restaurant. The hamachi crudo had the most amazing flavors. The vongole pasta was superb. The music in the restaurant was a bit too loud so slightly annoying. The pesto pasta needed something flavor wise. We enjoyed our meal very much and I would definitely go back and order the exact same things minus the pesto pasta. I believe they need different forks in order to twirl the linguine because it was nearly impossible with the skinny stick fork. I pointed this out to the management and they agreed. Thought maybe they need something called a "pasta fork" to serve with their linguine. read more

A wonderful dining experience from start to finish. Sean, our host, was warm, welcoming, and attentive, and Irakli provided exceptional service throughout the evening. The food, drinks, and beautiful location were all outstanding. This has quickly become one of my new favorite restaurants. Highly recommend it if you haven't had the chance to visit yet. read more

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Family of four. Walking by at dinner time. They had a spot for us. Kids loved the chicken tenders and butter noodles. Parents loved the food and drinks. Awesome service and atmosphere. Can't wait to go back. read more

By The Sea in Coronado was an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The restaurant has a beautiful coastal-Mediterranean atmosphere that feels elegant, relaxing, and perfect for a special night out. Every detail--from the inviting setting to the presentation of the food--made the evening feel memorable. The highlight of our visit was our server, Sebastian. He was genuinely welcoming, knowledgeable about the menu, attentive without ever being intrusive, and made excellent recommendations. His warm personality and polished service elevated the entire experience and made us feel truly taken care of. The food was delicious, the ambiance was stunning, and the service was outstanding. By The Sea is a wonderful addition to Coronado, and thanks to Sebastian's exceptional hospitality, we cannot wait to return. Highly recommended! read more

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I went to By the Sea in Coronado for a late birthday dinner with friends, and we had such a great experience! Our server was amazing, and everyone was so attentive throughout the night. We ordered a little bit of everything, including the yellowtail crudo, tuna tartare, calamari, lamb cavatelli pasta, seared scallops, dry-aged ribeye, broccolini, and carrots. The dry-aged ribeye was seriously like butter, and the scallops were one of my favorite dishes of the night -- so good! The inside of the restaurant is also so cute and beautifully designed. It honestly doesn't even feel like you're in San Diego when you're inside. To top everything off, they surprised my friend and me with complimentary birthday cake at the end, which was such a sweet touch. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and amazing service. I would definitely come back! read more

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food was 10/10, just took a little longer than expected but not a big issue. i got the linguine and clams, best linguine and clams i've ever had. my boyfriend got the steak frites, steak was cooked to his liking and the fries were seasoned perfectly best part of our experience was cynthia, our server. this dinner was for my birthday and she made our experience very special. i would come back just for her lol. she was very attentive, even got me another drink because the one i ordered wasn't my cup of tea. she paid a lot of attention to the details and we really appreciated that would come back 1000% and would recommend anyone to come here read more

By The Sea - Mediterranean Near Me - Coronado, California

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We went to celebrate our Anniversary and loved this Place, ambiance, service and Food everything excelente! The only reason I am giving 4 stars out of 5 is that they didn't offer an anniversary dessert, every restaurant we have celebrated in has done a great job, a decorate plate, candle with free dessert and makes it a special moment and a great picture but it didn't happed. read more

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By The Sea is an apropos name for a new upscale bar and restaurant in the heart of downtown Coronado. It's located on the upper floor of a structure that houses a tavern below ground level. The ownership group (Black Swan Hospitality) poured in considerable resources to redesign the space to give an open-air ambiance as if you were on the Mediterranean coast. A central bar could seat at least 24 customers while the rest of the expansive dining area could hold well over 200 diners. Judging by the limited availability of reservations on OpenTable, the opening weeks have been popular and packed. I arrived right as they opened at 4 pm and headed straight to the bar where seating was first come, first served. A raw bar menu card featured oysters and caviar. The two-sided dinner menu listed shareable plates and salads on one page with the vegetables, pasta, and main dishes on the other page. A separate booklet contained an array of choices for alcoholic beverages. I ordered a shareable plate (Octopus) and a pasta dish (Lamb Cavatelli) for my meal. Each one was priced at $26, however the pasta arrived first. Fennel, chive, and breadcrumbs were sprinkled on top of the small pasta shells made from semolina dough. The ground lamb was mixed in as a ragu sauce. The gaminess of the lamb was noticeable, but it didn't bother me. I felt the preparation was simple and straightforward. The Octopus was disappointing in its presentation. If you look at my photo, it's difficult to see the tentacle which was cut into four pieces. At other places where I have ordered this item, the grilled tentacle was very prominent and quite often served intact as a whole piece. Here it was obscured by the other components which were crispy potato, cucumber, celery, tomato, and chili crisp. It was also one of the pricier versions I've encountered for the serving size. The quality and value of the food I tried were at a three star level. The service from the bartender along with the beautiful layout of By The Sea were aspects that rounded up my overall dining experience to four stars. read more

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What a stunning restaurant in Coronado and such a different vibe, it makes you feel like you're in Miami! The ambiance is beautiful and aesthetic, with every corner picturesque and thoughtfully designed. Staff is very attentive and our server Jennifer was so nice, and really went above and beyond to provide great customer service. We've had salad, spicy cauliflower, pesto pasta and branzino fish. Everything was delicious and we even had leftovers to go. Overall loved it, for me was 10/10 and would definitely go back again! read more

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Beautiful restaurant- very welcoming staff and ambiance was amazing. Our waitress was Kelly and she was the sweetest! We each got a drink and shared our appetizers and main course. We got: Hamachi Crudo - amazing flavor! Octopus - flavor was good, portion was not. Beet salad - a little disappointed as it was mostly greens and barely any beets, but tasty! Penne alla Mimmo - sooooo so good Grilled Branzino - also 10/10. Absolutely can't wait to go back! Amazing experience. read more

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I was invited to experience By the Sea in Coronado as media one day before their grand opening, and I was beyond impressed from the second I walked in! The restaurant is absolutely stunning. Every detail feels intentional, elevated, and effortlessly coastal. I genuinely wanted to move in lol. The owners are also behind Nolita Hall, so it's safe to say they know how to create a beautiful space with an amazing atmosphere. The concept is inspired by the Mediterranean and the owners' travels along the Amalfi Coast, French Riviera, and Greek Isles, and you can really feel that influence throughout the entire experience. The menu focuses on vibrant coastal cuisine with thoughtfully sourced ingredients from local farmers and fishermen, and they've put just as much care into the wine program, featuring smaller family run producers with an emphasis on organic, sustainable, and natural farming practices. Most importantly, everything we tried was phenomenal. The food was fresh and flavorful, the cocktails were incredible, the service was warm and attentive, and the gorgeous setting made the entire night feel like an experience rather than just dinner. It's the perfect Coronado spot for celebrating a special occasion, an upscale date night, or getting dressed up for a girls' night out. Such a beautiful addition to San Diego's dining scene, and I already can't wait to go back! read more

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This is exactly what Coronado Island needed. Located literally next to Yummy Sushi, you will find this amazingly elegant and fabulous dining option now. We dined in around 8:00pm on a Friday with a group of friends and were seated promptly inside. It was quite busy and got pretty loud amongst all the tables within so if you are looking for something quieter maybe try the outside area better. We enjoyed the hamachi, and the chicken is genuinely so tasteful and light for a major entree. I enjoyed the dessert as well so don't skip out on trying on of the waiters recommended options. Service was okay, I do wish they would have checked on us more often although we weren't in a rush as it was all in good company. We also finished with some after hour drinks at the restaurant across the street which is also a must try! Overall, very happy with the experience and would definitely come back again. I'm happy to see Coronado get better dining options available. Thank you!! read more

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Walking into the restaurant and looking inside for the first time had me stunned. I loved how airy and fresh the interior was, even down to the linen uniforms was a nice touch. It's really a beautiful sight to see. When we got to our table I wanted to order the oysters and a drink. Both were really good. I wanted to go simple and ordered the linguine and clams while my friend ordered the branzino. The pasta was so simple but so flavorful. I was surprised at how balanced it was. At the end of dinner they gave us a post card that if you write in it they will send it out for you. I liked that little touch. read more

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I'm visiting my son from Sacramento, he took me to dinner last night and Angel was so great to us...she made food recommendations and she was not wrong! Everything we had was delicious! Postcard is the cutest idea read more

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We came here twice on our vacation, the first time we had the BEST server! Shout out to Shaun!! The second time we returned we had Aaron as our server and it was a night and day difference in service. Also the second night the food was okay, could use some more flavor and seasoning. We really enjoyed our first visit and we excited to try it again but due to the service and food quality the second time around we are unsure where we stand on this place... Ambiance was no doubt stunning, especially with the sunset views!! read more

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We made a last-minute reservation, yet we were seated almost immediately. Our waitress, Cynthia, was absolutely wonderful and provided the best service we have ever experienced. We began with a few appetizers, including the mezze plate and oysters. Although a few items like calamari and the bone marrow bread were unavailable, the oysters were amazing, even for someone like me who is not typically an oyster fan; they were accompanied by various sauces and lemon wedges, which were quite delicious. The mezze platter initially came with only two pita breads, but the staff kindly provided more when we requested them for our group. While my friends ordered mocktails, I enjoyed a refreshing cocktail garnished with fresh dill and mint. For our main course, several friends ordered pastas and hamburgers, while I chose the steak and fries. Everyone enjoyed their pasta dishes. Although there was a slight delay with my steak because the kitchen had overcooked it and preferred to prepare a fresh one, they graciously provided us with some complimentary calamari. When the steak eventually arrived, I would have personally preferred a different sauce, but the meal was still quite good. As we were likely the last guests to leave due to our late reservation, we appreciated that we were not pressured to depart, and our waitress even took several photographs for us. read more

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First time in last night with our friends! A gorgeous restaurant. I loved the aesthetic and vibes! Jennifer our server was phenomenal, she made the experience so much better. Jennifer deserved the 5 star rating for this review. The chicken dish was good, but everything else was alright. Will try other dishes next time! I don't know if everyone gives that kind of hospitality there, but we would definitely come back. read more

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Place is gorgeous and would be nice for a date night. The drinks are good and strong. That said, the food was okay. As others have pointed out, the portions are small, especially the appetizers, which the servers encourage sharing so yeah... Also, we're in the middle of a heat wave, but I could not feel the air conditioning, which i know is on bc it dripped on me and others. Also did not help that it took awhile to get water refills, but then again they give you the smallest glasses for water that you drink it all in one gulp! read more

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Absolutely loved our dinner at By the Sea in Coronado! Such a beautiful new addition to the island, with a gorgeous atmosphere. We started with the hamachi crudo, which was fresh, light, and flavorful. The pesto Casarecce was cooked perfectly, but felt like it was missing salt or something to add oomph to it. Both the salmon and chicken were delicious. Nothing was too heavy. Both dishes were beautifully presented and the chicken wasn't too salty. The service was excellent and the food came out right away. Managers would check in with guests at the end and I did note to them about the pasta lacking salt and they agreed. I also loved how they present each guest with a postcard they will send on behalf of the restaurant, which really added to the experience. The space itself is stunning and has such a great coastal vibe, making it perfect for a date night, dinner with friends, or a special occasion. I'm always excited when a new restaurant opens in Coronado, and By the Sea definitely did not disappoint. read more

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The moment you walk in, the restaurant is absolutely beautiful! The staff were so attentive, kind, and charming. Out favorite dish was the focaccia bone marrow, 11/10! Can't wait to come back and try more dishes! read more

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We have recently not been having luck with new restaurants but this one broke that streak! The vibe is chic, Tulum style, very inviting and comfortable, the service super friendly and the food was one perfect bite after another. We really enjoyed the fresh and super delicate carpaccio, followed by the light and crispy calamari with that incredible aioli and the bone marrow was delicious and earthy, and great to share. We loved the burger, which was a decent size and super juicy with that perfect pickled onion and sauce and cheese that all harmonized like a K-pop band. The only thing we weren't fans of was the lava cake but we were already so pleasantly satisfied from everything else that it was fine, but I would have liked the lava cake warmer and gooier and without those strange, sad cold mushy banana slices. The coral kiss drink was also super refreshing and the perfect drink for me, not overly sweet, tangy and fresh. An overall winner for a date night or a group gathering or celebration! read more

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Amazing. Wonderful atmosphere, great food and awesome service. We didn't know this place was open and just walked by and decided to give it a try. We will be back soon. read more

I had a lovely time at By The Sea. By San Diego standards, the ambiance and decor is 10/10. Guests of all ages. Great location for an evening out and a leisurely stroll. My friends and I ordered the mezze platter (7/10), Hamachi Crudo (10/10), grilled branzino (8/10), seared scallops (9/10) poached salmon (8/10 only due to it being rare), french fries and a few other small plates. The restaurant has an epic wine selection! Will definitely be back. read more

By The Sea - Mediterranean Near Me - Coronado, California

Went there for the first time last night, and so far, it's my favorite ambiance in Coronado! The service, decor, and overall vibe were fantastic. The cocktails were definitely a hit! I think I still need to figure out my food favorites, though. Everything we ordered was more bite-sized with smaller portions than I expected. Looks like I'll just have to come back and explore the menu some more until I find my food jam! read more

I really wanted to love this place because the ambiance is easily 5/5. The decorations are beautiful, there's a lot of attention to detail, and the whole restaurant has a very cool Mexico villa-style feel. The staff was also friendly and the service was good. The drinks were probably the highlight for me--5/5. I'd honestly come back for the drinks and ambiance alone. Unfortunately, the food was a major disappointment. Everything looked visually appealing, but the taste just wasn't there. The food was very underwhelming and felt like it was lacking in flavor. On top of that, our server told us the dishes were shareable plates, but the portions were extremely small. If you're coming for the food, I definitely wouldn't rely on the "shareable portions" description--you'll likely need to order more than you expect. Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere and drinks, but unfortunately the food needs a lot of improvement. read more

By The Sea - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Coronado, California

Had an amazing time with my gal pals! We tried a variety of things but definitely a few dishes that stood out! We all absolutely loved the octopus would definitely re-order and our drinks were amazing. The views and decor from the restaurant were stunning and our waitress and support staff were on top of filling our waters and keeping our table clean! We definitely plan to go back to try some other dishes in the future. read more

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The ambiance, décor, and overall vibe were amazing--I loved the coastal theme and beautiful setting. Unfortunately, our experience started off poorly with the hostess. When I asked if they had room for two walk-ins, she simply said they didn't have anything and made us feel brushed aside. When I asked about the wait time, she said she couldn't give us one. Having worked in the restaurant industry for nine years, I felt the interaction could have been handled much more warmly. We ended up finding seats at the bar, and thankfully, every member of the bar staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly. We ordered the Greek salad, which took about 30 minutes to arrive and was honestly one of the smallest salads I've ever seen. Our two pasta dishes also took quite a while after that. I completely understand that the restaurant was extremely busy and had just opened, but some communication about the food delays would have been appreciated. The portions were also surprisingly small for the price, so I wouldn't recommend coming here if you're expecting a large or filling meal. Overall, this is a beautiful place with great potential, and the bar staff were wonderful. It seems like they're still working out some opening kinks, so hopefully the service, communication, and portions improve with time. read more

The ambience in this restaurant is very nice. However, I recommend only coming here for drinks. The food tastes decent, but the price point and serving size is just a slap in the face. Expect to pay $200 for dinner and still leave hungry. read more

Group of 9 seated at 530 on a Saturday night! Was worried about the wait and service based on previous reviews but everything went smoothly! Drinks apps and entrees came out as expected. Portion sizes are small for the price, but ambiance and quality were great! Would definitely be back :) read more

I went last week with a party of five and were sat almost instantly. We got sat outside and had a nice view of the street below us and the decore is very cute. It was a wonderful time our server was beyond wonderful and quick to help us out with any questions we had. The food was good especially the calamari as it's not so heavily breaded. read more

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With the restaurant being open only a month I'd say they have some room for improvement for sure. The ambiance is beautiful. The food was nothing to remember and surprisingly lacked flavor but was overly salted to make up for it. The drinks were great. Service was slower but we didn't mind it because we're content in our conversation. I'd definitely work on getting feedback from customers to help improve the experience and quality overall for the price you pay! read more

Beautiful ambiance and decor. Service was very good and attentive. Tips for diners: The mezze platter as an appetizer was awesome, and I recommend it. When it comes to the entrees, I STRONGLY suggest you order a bunch of stuff family style and share. My husband ordered the branzino, which was delicious, but you get a full fish on a bed of hummus, that's it. The scallops came with no sides at all. Ordering family style would be the way to go, IMO. Tips for management: Leave water bottles on the table rather than having servers constantly come to fill up glasses. It's a bit intrusive and I am sure they can spend their time doing more useful things than having to scan the room for empty glasses. read more

we went there few days ago. We orderd 3 meals and starter.they brought the food seperatly almost 20 minutes from each other.test and smell was awful and at the end brought the starter !!!, every few minutes later on brought other table's food to us , worse food worse management. same night we called there and talked to manger said sorry we gonna get back to you , never called back !!! I will not waste my money over there any more. Zero star read more

Came here with a group of 10 for a birthday dinner. Even though the restaurant just opened, our server Cynthia went above and beyond to welcome our group. She told us about the restaurant inspiration, ingredient sourcing, and some favorite dishes from the menu. Some standouts that we tried were the Octopus and the Branzino! Overall, a great spot for a celebration or a date night! read more

By The Sea - Branzino & Carrots - Mediterranean Near Me - Coronado, California

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Saw this place on social media so made reservations a week in advance and pretty disappointed. The food was honestly not that good, mid at best. I was excited to see the ambience because it looked so pretty in pictures, but it wasn't anything special. What was incredibly annoying was ordering two desserts and getting sugar spoons to eat it with... the oysters were delicious. read more

High price point for small servings. Cocktails are premixed. Can't make changes to menu items. They have salmon and also a caesar salad, but they won't put the salmon on the salad. More of a food art show than a nice restaurant. Hopefully they can make some improvements before they close. read more

We were so excited to come try this new Coronado Jem and they did not disappoint in anyway. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're transported to the Amalfi Coast. Not only because of the beautiful atmosphere, but also being greeted by their amazing hostess's properly right at the bat. Our waitress Hanna, was absolutely incredible, from her attentiveness to her kind demeanor, you can tell she is clearly very well trained, which seems to be a rare occurrence nowadays. Not only was she on top of everything but our kind busser Dan, was so caring, to the point that he made sure we weren't even allergic to onions after ordering the chips with our waitress. It's extra care like that, that you can't necessarily teach, he's simply on top of things. It didn't stop there both of them continuously checked on us throughout the night and we had another incredible assist from a kitchen staff member, Heather. My friend requested ranch and ketchup for her burger not only did they let us know that they only have an in-house aïoli which they would be bringing us. Heather also went next-door to get her a side of ranch from a different restaurant, which you simply don't see nowadays. That is a level of care that is taught in culinary school, and I have never actually witnessed someone that cared enough to do something of the sort. All of the food was absolutely incredible and the pricing is honestly very fair, especially for their location. They have a little bit of everything ranging from amazing seafood to what looked like a perfect steak. read more

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Wow! I do not write a lot of reviews but had to jump on here to rave about the wonderful new By The Sea in Coronado!!!! This is outstanding dining for the community! It is a wonderful date night place with fabulous shared plates, incredibly creative cocktails, each course beautifully presented and served by a highly trained staff!!! So refreshing to have this in Coronado. I heard one guest describing this as the new adult space in town and not an influencer hang out for hits! It is very coastal and extremely relaxing vibe. It is very new but you could see many guests were already becoming regulars. Lovely to see nicely dressed guests, high quality food and lovely service. It makes other local favorites look like a Chili's! LOL!! We ordered the Burrata w/peach gazpacho, the spiced cauliflower, penne alla Mimmo, and the best scallops I have ever had!!!! Angel was our fabulous server and she asked if we wanted peppers for our pasta.... she came out with the most fresh peppers I have ever tasted and they really boosted the pasta to another level! Since the small plates are meant to be shared it is an outstanding date night experience. The flavors are super clear, thoughtful and intentional. Service is mature and thoughtful. Love the gift of a fun post card at the end that takes you back to a favorite mediteranean vacation memory! Well Done! This place will thrive in Coronado!!!!!! The only reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 was the prices were pretty high for the portions. 3 Scallops were $52. They were fantastic! But just a bit over the top in pricing. We will go back and look forward to that hamachi crudo.... we falsely assumed it would be like all the others... I bet this one will be the best ever!!!!!!! read more

By The Sea - Buratta with peach gazpacho - beautifully presented! - Mediterranean Near Me - Coronado, California

We were a party of 4 adults and 2 children and we were a little hesitant about dining in such a nice establishment with kids. From the moment we walked in we were warmly received and the service we experienced from our server Diana was perfect. She was professional, knowledgeable and so kind and that beautiful accent of hers made us feel like we were dining in Europe. She guided us through the menu and was so engaging with us and our children. The food was very tasty and well presented, as were the cocktails. My only "complaint" was that my child accidentally spilled my cocktail and our server Diana tried to replace it without charge (which most restaurants would have) but apparently her manager would not approve it. I felt bad for her as she was trying to go above and beyond but I guess it was management's decision. We visit Coronado often so we'll definitely return, and when we do we hope to be served by Diana! read more

Great decor, great vibes. I had the campfire mezcal cocktail -delicious. I had the poached salmon - good. I had the penne alla mimmo pasta -good. Decor & ambiance -great. Would go again? - yes read more