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    Coasterra

    4.0 (4k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    COASTERRA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Alan S.

    Came here purely for the vibes because you have an amazing location overlooking downtown San Diego and the water. This was for my birthday, and I will say the server and others wished me happy birthday, which was a fun addition as they had a birthday designation card. So overall, it was a 3.5 but I think what dropped the score for me was the food and the time it took for a food to come out. Corn soup 4/5 Pork belly tostada 3/5 Fajitas 3/5 Seafood Enchiladas 3/5 Churro dessert 5/5 Butter cake 4/5 Our server was nice, but I'm not sure if he was just really busy this Saturday night because we waited some time for our food and then also realized the others around us got their food before us. The server did apologize and we just ate a lot of chips and salsa. For the both of us, our dinner was close to $200 without drinks. I came knowing it was mainly for the location and feel versus top food experience. TIP: Valet is $10 but you can park in row F and G for free

    Chips & salsa
    Norma D.

    This is one of our favorite spots for food. Not only are their drinks good Deb's Coconut Margaritas delicious but so is their food. I love their chips & salsa which are complimentary. On this day we had the Surf & Turf Quesadilla, Potato & Poblano Flautas & Birria tacos. . Everything was equally good. My favorite is the Birria tacos. The staff is always on point. If you haven't stopped by, you're missing out because you have the Bonus San Diego view which is amazing and a plus for out of town guests who come to visit. I do recommend a reservation. They're always busy. Parking is ample, however after 4:00pm they charge to park.

    Sky T.

    A solid pick good for groups and has a beautiful views of the bay. I really enjoyed the Paella and ceviche trio. The Paella was made pretty well and great for sharing. The Ceviche was really nicely done too with a good citrusy profile and a good amount of meat. We were celebrating a birthday and the staff was really friendly. It can be a little bit of a wait with how busy it is but overall would come back!

    mini chicken tinga tostadas
    Sydnee C.

    This is one of the places where you are going for the view. The food is decent but nothing to rave about although all three of us raved over dessert. We ordered the butter cake and the churros, amazing! The social hour food is pretty mid but reasonably priced for SD. Now for the bad parts-we went on Friday and it's super cheap and cringe that they only have valet open... When people are going there already for dinner to spend $. I politely asked the hostesses if they validated the tickets for valet to which she replied 'it's just them out there." to which i replied "i'm sorry what does that mean?" just for the other hostess to snap and say "we don't validate." it was really rudely said so i walked away. You can't beat the view and dessert though

    Marivic R.

    Awesome view of the bay, perfect ambiance. Girls night out, we had cocktails and appetizers but by the time we got most of our food we were all stuffed from eating chips and table side guacamole!!! Service is okay and food was okay but nothing will beat the view of the bay!

    Gabby A.

    Coasterra in San Diego is such a vibe!! The views alone are worth the visit ..especially around sunset. We sat at the bar for a bit and the bartender was so attentive! genuinely friendly, and every drink he made was spot on. We decided to start with an appetizer at the bar We ordered the fish ceviche, which was sooo goood and super fresh and full of flavor. And they do not hold back on the tortilla chips... seriously, it's a whole boatload!! When our main entrées came out, I was a little surprised. My dish ended up being smaller than I expected, and it came with white rice (I had swapped the beans for mushrooms). It felt a bit under-seasoned, and I did have to ask for salt and pepper to bring it to life. On the other hand, my boyfriend ordered the Wagyu hamburger and said it was amazing!! the overall experience was still great. The service was warm and thoughtful they even left a sweet birthday note on our table, which I loved. And the birthday dessert? So good. The cake was fluffy, clearly made in-house, and the perfect way to end the night. Between the beautiful views, great drinks, and thoughtful touches, I'd definitely come back. Next time, I'm trying a different entreeee

    Churros
    Steven C.

    Underseasoned and underwhelming This place has all the makings of a perfect evening. The comments do NOT reflect my server, as he was really good So I ventured here from Torrey Pines in the middle of rush hour (clearly a non-resident rookie mistake). The atmosphere is beautiful, nestled on the water, and downtown, you could not ask for a better view. The chips and salsa were good. I wish they had refilled my salsa. The appetizer: This was a total miss. I usually can eat it, but the lack of flavor and depth was disappointing. The main entrée was painful. The chicken was so dry and under-seasoned that it was hard to eat. I had to get extra sauce, which was more oily than expected. The lemon added good acidity to the chicken, but they should use thighs if they are cooking it for that long. I will say the skin was nice and crispy, and the food was actually hot. The espresso martini was a bit underwhelming since it tasted like cold brew, but again, it wasn't terrible, and it didn't blow me away. The churros were AMAZING!!!!!! If you get nothing here but this, you'd be happy. Those were soft, crunchy, perfectly sweet, with perfect accompaniment.

    Shrimp fig salad
    Jessica J.

    What a Beautiful spot to enjoy lunch after arriving in San Diego. Stopped here right after flying in as I was starving and we were ready to start our vacation. We enjoyed some cocktails and share some appetizers and a salad. The corn pudding was a little dry but had good flavor I'm just used to it being much more moist like a pudding vs a corn bread. The guac was delicious although I could use more heat and cilantro but that's a personal preference. The salad was excellent the shrimp was cooked perfectly and all the flavors worked well together. Our server was fantastic super sweet brought everything out within perfect time of each other so we didn't feel rushed and were able to enjoy the nice afternoon. Would definitely come back and try a meal next time.

    Ceviche
    Joy W.

    Request for seating outside! The views is beautiful! Chips and salsa was good Frida Rita w/Tajin rim was refreshing We got the table side guac which was smooth and tasty We also got the ceviche. It was delicious and not too citrusy as some others can be. Service was a bit slow, but I believe it's because our waiter was giving us time to enjoy our appetizers before ordering. My husband wanted to try the short rib enchiladas, as he saw it on a yelp post, but when we inquired with our waiter he said it hasn't been on the menu for the past 4 years which I found strange, that someone just posted about it a month ago..... I order the mahi taco that came with rice and beans. The rice tasted way better than it looked. It was very flavorful! The beans also had great flavor too. The fish was nicely battered and fried with pico de gallo in a flour tortilla. My husband got the seafood enchiladas that also came with rice and beans. He said it was really good as he ate everything on his plate. All-in-all, this was a great restaurant with great food and service. I'd definitely come back and definitely recommend checking this place out.

    Deb's Coconut Margarita
    Jackie B.

    Coasterra is one of our favorite spots in San Diego. The view across the water of the downtown San Diego skyline is absolutely stunning and makes the whole experience. (What a way to showcase Southern California). Great for a lunch or dinner date. I personally like mid-week since it's less busy and we usually get the perfect table although the view is great wherever you are seated. We (my husband and I) always come back for the delicious coconut margarita, which you can even order by the pitcher. The rim is lined with toasted coconut, and it is so so good. The service is usually very good, which makes the experience even better. We also love ordering the Aquachile -- it is so fresh and citrusy with just the right amount of spice. This is our favorite place for appetizers and margaritas (specifically Deb's Coconut) We don't usually make it to the main meal because the coconut margaritas end up being our meal lol.

    Julie B.

    My bf and I came here for valentines dinner where they offered a 3 course prefixe dinner menu. Drinks: Deb's coconut margarita and a smoked old fashion. Both were very delicious! Appetizers : beef tartare and white corn pablano soup. My favorite was the beef tartare. So refreshing! Entree- grilled filet mignon and short ribs. Both were fantastic! Dessert: coconut flan & tres leches cake Everything was so delicious, service was great and the view is spectacular!

    Tamarind margarita
    Sokha L.

    Coasterra was the perfect spot for a sunny Saturday lunch. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and waterfront views, which instantly elevated the whole experience. We started with margaritas, which were refreshing and well made. I ordered the birria tacos and asked the waiter for an extra little cup of birria broth--and happily, they brought it without any issue, which I really appreciated. The food was delicious, the customer service was friendly and accommodating, and the ambiance was hard to beat. There's truly nothing better than enjoying a great meal, a cocktail, and sunshine right next to the water. I'd absolutely come back.

    Mare B.

    We ended our beautiful "girls day" by having an early dinner here at Coasterra. It was my first time, and my friend had made a reservation for our party of 5. I was surprised when reading some of the reviews about the service. This definitely was not the case for us. Rather, we were greeted by friendly smiles and seated promptly. Our kind and friendly server, Ricky, was a pro at handling his busy section and checked in with us often to make sure we were okay. The interior is modern, spacious with ample seating, and the bayfront view from the patio was just phenomenal, especially at twilight. I was WOW'd. The drinks were refreshing, and the Flank Steak and Shrimp Fajitas were succulent and mouthwatering! To our surprise, we were humbled to have met Chef Deborah, who was so welcoming and simply awesome! Thank you again for your kindness, Chef. All in all, it was a blessed dining experience. Already looking forward to coming back again! CHEERS and happy eating till next time..

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    Ask the Community - Coasterra

    Do I need to make a reservation in advance to get a table on the terrace with a bay view, especially in the evening?

    It is best to make a reservation to specifically request a table with the bay view directly at the water's edge. Otherwise, it is "first come- first served" and you are rolling the dice. Keep in mind that those tables are in high demand so a… Read more

    Can they adjust the spice level for sensitive tummies?

    Yes

    What is the dress code?

    It's a relaxing environment. You can wear shorts or jeans. It's San Diego upscale casual. People go there to have amazing food and a relaxing time with a beautiful view - especially at night. You would feel comfortable dressed well too.

    Is there corkage fee?

    Yes, the fee is $20!

    When is happy hour?

    It is Mon-Fri 3:30-5:30!

    Are cigars allowed on the outside patio? Thanks!

    The unfortunately no.

    Are they open yet?

    They were open in November 2022.

    Are dogs allowed?

    No, pets are not allowed.

    Do they do reservations?

    Yes. But it's difficult to get them day-of. Very popular very worth it.

    Is there mandatory valet parking?

    No there's plenty of self-parking.

    Are kids welcome?

    Yes family friendly. I took my kiddos a couple of weeks ago and they had a kid menu.

    How is parking?

    There's a parking lot just for restaurant where you can park and walk-in. No charge. Super easy and definitely worth it! The food good not exceptional. But ambiance is amazing!

    Are there heaters for outdoor seating?

    Yes, our patio is heated :)

    Is there a kids menu?

    Yes. You can even visit their website to see all of their menus.

    Do they have lobster.?

    I don't know because we never went inside but I'm sure their website should have a menu?

    Do you guys have a private dining area?

    Hi Chrystal, Coasterra does have private dining areas. For additional Events information please… Read more

    Do they still have a brunch?

    It's a full menu so yes

    Do they offer Sunday Brunch?

    Is Coasterra's banana butter cake more delicious than Marstro's Steakhouse's signature butter cake dessert?

    That's a tough one. They are parallel!

    Is it kids friendly?

    Hi Rania, Coasterra is kid friendly! They do offer a kid's menu and the nice big covered/heated patio space is actually great for dining with little ones. (Don't have to… Read more

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