If I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would!…read more From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed by our server and the head chef. The ambience was incredible. We were sat in a nice table with beautiful little flowers. Now for the food. Wow! So delicious. Every bite from the appetizers to the dessert was delicate and seasoned excellently. We will definitely be back again for a date night. Thank you for making our evening special and memorable.

Located on 3308 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 List of…read morewhat we had: Appetizers: Mussels and Clams $24 Entrees: Grilled rack of lamb $36 - house made chimichurri, served with garlic-parmesan mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus and baby carrots Bistro signature lasagna $27 - house made angus beef bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella and fresh pasta sheets. Dessert: Chocolate molten cake with pistachio gelato $12 Drinks: Passion fruit guava margarita 10% alcohol Arnold Palmer Service - excellent service from Frederick Atmosphere - friendly and welcoming Food- delicious! 9 out of 10 rating for everything Location - very accessible, plenty of parking, spacious restaurant with outside patio

Long week at work. Decided to try this place instead of another place I normally frequent in Loma…read moreVista and this place takes the cake! Prices are better and the quality and quality are so much better. Service was A1 and the food, amazing! Found my new crab boil and catfish spot! Don't miss out!

Definitely one of the most underrated places in San Diego! The service was wonderful. The interior…read moreis very clean and alongside the bathrooms are some large sinks to wash your hands after eating the seafood boil. **FOOD** I ordered the garlic butter boil with Manila clams along with several other boils mixed with all the spices and seafood. Make sure to mix the boil thoroughly beforehand or else there won't be any butter flavor for the surface level seafood. The seafood was very high quality and the marinade was flavorful. Surprisingly, the oysters were my favorite part. They tasted super fresh and like they were just harvested from the ocean. The appetizers were also amazing. The Brussels sprouts were drowning in a buttery sauce which made them taste wonderful. The sweet potato fries were crispy and a nice palate cleanser. This is a good, affordable spot that I will definitely come back to.

The food here at the Brigantine is awesome. We have been coming here for years!…read more We always get the swordfish with potatoes The servers are very experienced. They do a great job and they really We really recommend and give the Brigantine La Mesa five stars The ambience here is romantic and classy

Brigantine is my husband's and my favorite place for lunch or dinner! You really can't go wrong…read morewith anything on the menu. It has become our go-to spot for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. I had the opportunity to meet the owner during a business interview (while c-19) and was genuinely excited to meet the person behind such a successful restaurant. He was very humble and welcoming, which made the experience even more memorable. The food is consistently excellent, the atmosphere is inviting, and the staff is always wonderful--truly a 10/10 experience every time. I highly recommend Brigantine Seafood Restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal and outstanding service.

This place has really redeemed themselves. The price of king crab was reasonable and ample portions…read moreof clams, scallops, sausage and shrimp made it even more great! They had a simple garlic butter with no spice and was just right on the flavor. I was tasting the crab the following day in my mind. LOL Glad was able to come back and see that they have gotten a lot better. Service was also great and welcoming. For sure will be back!

I love crab leg seafood boils and they are my #1 favorite food to date. I always like to try a new…read moreplace on my birthday or special occasions and in this case it was the crab pub because the menu looked perfect online. They seemed to have a ton of options for my family who didn't specifically get seafood boils so we went ahead for Mothers Day. When we got there the service was okay, our waitress didn't really check on us much at all besides putting a bunch of lemon slices on our table but no major complaints. We did start off with drinks and some of us got the wrong ones but no biggie because it's busier on a holiday. What I had a problem with was the food itself. I asked for the combo #2 because I thought it was 1lb of snow crab leg like I get every single time, I got it "pub style" which is supposed to be all seasonings like garlic butter Cajun lemon pepper in one. They asked me if I wanted shrimp, sausage or craw fish as my second and I told her I didn't want any of that and just wanted ALL crab legs. I don't know if she fully understood because when I got my boil I could tell it was noticibly smaller. There wasn't 1lb by any means, and looking back I wish I could've said something. I think they just took the amount of crab they got me and cut it in half instead of substituting and adding more. I wouldn't mind if it's extra money, I just want the crab so oh well. The sauce was the second worst thing ever. It did not taste anything like other places, but way worse. All I could taste was a watery spicy Cajun, and even on mild how I got it it was pretty spicy. It lacked any real flavor so on that alone I'd never go back. I usually always get a Cajun garlic butter and it's seasoned to the Gods but still light and potent. This was just not good, and didn't even feel buttery but more a watery oil. We did also get the garlic noodles and they were good. I make garlic noodles at home AMAZING though, so these were average and nothing to write home about since other places can still do them just as good, if not better. A place in SD that had ones even better was called Crab City and their boil tasted great. I would recommend that place instead of this. The reviews and menu pictures had me with much higher expectations and I was super let down. Forgot to mention, my husbands shrimp po boy, he said the shrimp tasted off and fishy like not fresh which made him only eat half and never go back for the leftovers. There was a super sweet sauce on it as well that tasted random to me when I took a bite so I would stay away from that as well. I also had to pay extra for my potato's that normally come with your boil at every other place. They usually come with potatoes and corn but this place came with nothing and you even needed to pay extra for potatoes but they were bigger and different then usual with no salt or anything so they were not worth getting at all, nor finished by me.

I tried their Chula Vista location last month and saw they opened their taco truck back up again so…read moreI had to give them a try!! Quality is the same but dare I say even better than the chula vista location! We ordered the following: -fish tacos (must order) -shrimp quesdilla (must order) -aguachile rojo (must order) -quesabirria taco I love that they don't overcompensate with batter when it comes to their fish tacos. You can actually taste the fish and everything about it is SO flavorful! Their shrimp quesadilla was also a surprise banger! Incredibly tasty and can last as 4 meals between 2 people, the portion is HUGE! Not too salty at all but so addictive. Lastly, their aguachile is a must! I tried this at their chula vista location and it's still fire! And ofc they give you complimentary consome! This spot is a hidden gem for sure!

Driving down University Ave it's honestly hard to miss Mariscos El Prieto. You'll see the flags and…read morethe food truck right away, that's what caught my attention. I wasn't even planning on getting mariscos that day but it felt like a sign so I took it as a little treat. It's a food truck setup with folding tables and chairs and a pretty big parking lot since the plaza itself is kind of dead. Parking was easy and there was plenty of space. I walked up and they were doing construction on the tent right above where you order and it was really loud. I feel like that could've been done during closing because it disrupted the vibe. The area is already a little rough so it just made things feel a bit off. The lady working was super sweet. She took my order, you pay right after and they do accept tap to pay which I love because I don't carry cash. They take your name and call you when it's ready. I got mine to go, waited about 10 minutes, and everything came out pretty quick. They packaged everything really well too which I appreciated because aguachile can easily spill. For the tostada they gave two packs of saltines and three tostadas which felt like a good portion. They also had fresh salsas at the truck but I skipped them since my taco already came with sauce. I ordered a fish taco and an aguachile verde tostada. I went home excited to try everything but honestly it didn't really hit for me. The fish taco was a good size with a lot of cabbage and a white sauce, but the fish was a little too soft. I wish it had more crisp and overall the flavors just weren't memorable. It's about $3.70 so fair, just nothing standout. The aguachile verde was the weakest part. Some shrimp textures were off and a few had a strange aftertaste. I've had a lot of aguachile recently and this was probably the lowest quality. I will say they were generous with the avocado and the sauce itself had a nice spicy kick, it just didn't come together overall. There was also an earthy note from the seeds that was very prominent which I have never experienced in aguach For the price, I paid around $20 with tip for both which isn't bad for the portions. It satisfied the craving in the moment but not somewhere I'd go out of my way to come back to.

The Baja Tacos ARE AMAZING! My sister and I had the best fish tacos EVER: the fish was peefectly…read morefried; the cabbage and salsa fesca were fresh (as were the limes); and the house made tortilla chips are perfectly salted and perfectly delicious. This was our 1st visit, but we'll be back sooner than later! The service is superb! Cecilia greeted and histef us like royalty: she is warm, friendly and professional. She explained the menu, Su-Th Specials, and the live music and dance nights! NO need to cross the border; just head to Lemon Grove. The venue is clean, well-lighted, open and has abundant (indoor and outdoor) seating.

An amazing gem of a mariscos restaurant! Such a fun place to hang out with friends and love the…read moreentertainment! The staff is efficient, warm and attentive. Whenever I'm in SD I always go by for something new and creative seafood.

Lovey! Our waiter Charlie was amazing and explained the menu to us since it was our first time…read more Great experience. Even got a free memorable photo taken of us. Great service!

Liliana made our brunch experience so lovely! She was incredibly attentive and sweet, always…read morechecking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Her service really stood out thank you, Liliana!

Great little hidden gem in Lemon Grove! The appetizers, calamari and baked brie are on key. The…read moreplates are big enough to share, family style, without being too overwhelming. We ordered the pasta salcicia, lasagna (was amazing) and a veggie pizza. The pizza dough had the perfect texture and just the right amount of toppings. Another plus is the bread! Don't know if its freshly baked or just heated, but it hits the spot. Can't want to be back and try some of the other menu options.

Helloooo! This place is amazing & so is their affiliate…read morecompany, its also a vibe! The service, ambiance, and community is present and welcoming. I recently fell in love with their charcuterie boards, I bought one for a Super Bowl party- delish great venue for a girls HH/Night (dinner) or a date Anywho, great spot, definitely recommend!

Food: 5/5 Service:5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 It's been quite several months since we've been here. Lunch was great. Entrées selected were good. Definitely will return to try other entrées from menu.

I've been coming here for years, atmosphere hasn't changed, its still fun to visit…read more Service is typically great, quick, friendly, depending on time of day. Food is really hit or miss. Last time we had a subpar food experience. Clam Chowder- looked like drywall paste, tasted good! 4/5 Grilled Octopus Street Tacos - Zarandeado slow cooked decent flavor 3/5 Wedge salad- nice crispy bacon and lettuce and fresh avocado 5/5 Fish + shrimp taco plate - way too fishy tasting and hard, terrible small pieces of frozen (I assume mahi) with too much tortilla, the shrimp tasted like eggs?! 0/5 Halibut - this was lightly breaded, flaky, came with rice pilaf which was buttery, I would order this again 4/5 Overall we'll be back since its so nostalgic, but would pass on best in class seafood.

I don't even know where to start except WOW. After trying an amazing mariscos food truck the day…read morebefore, I was hooked and it was all I could think about. I wanted to find a sit down spot that could deliver that same citrusy, flavor packed experience and this place was everything. We came in pretty close to closing without realizing, and I hate doing that because I know how it feels working in food service, but the staff still maintained such a great attitude. We were told to seat ourselves and while the inside was way too hot to sit comfortably, the outdoor patio was perfect. Our server brought out water and menus almost immediately and even after realizing they closed at 8pm, we never felt rushed at all. The menu is full of mariscos classics like ceviches, aguachiles, tostadas, and larger plates. Prices range from affordable to a little higher, but the portions definitely reflect that. My husband and I both got tostadas to start. I got the La Special and he got the aguachile tostada, and thinking the portions would be small, we also ordered carne asada fries and a California burrito... which we definitely didn't need... BUTT I am glad we got them because YUM! The tostadas were a 100/10. The portions alone felt more than an appetizer/snack. The La Special was loaded with raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, and octopus, all super fresh with great texture. I just wish there was a little more avocado. The aguachile had that perfect citrusy, spicy kick that makes it addicting. Incredible, and I mean it. Our server also brought out a variety of sauces like chipotle crema, green salsa, red salsa, and sour cream. I added some chipotle sauce to the carne asada fries, which already came with guac and sour cream, and it took it to another level. The portion was huge, especially compared to places charging $20+ for fries. These were around $15 and came with crispy fries, flavorful meat, and a good amount of cheese. The California burrito was $12.99 and really filling with carne asada, fries, and cheese. The tortilla was soft but held everything together well and it hit exactly how a California burrito should. I seriously left with no complaints. The service was amazing, the food exceeded expectations, and this is definitely going into our regular rotation.

I use to go to the National City location... But I feel like this one is better!…read more Friendly staff and plenty of seats! Food is great! Never had anything I didnt like... Can't go wrong with getting their frescas...