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Coasterra

4.0 (4.1k reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Updated a few days ago

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COASTERRA ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Classy
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Jim B.

My daughter held her 3 hour wedding gathering party here, with about 75 attendees, and Coasterra knocked it out of the park for us. We had a dedicated dining room, and everything was set up when we got there. The bartender was fast and friendly, and the drinks were great. The buffet line was beautifully presented and the food was delicious. They quickly cleared used plates, refilled water glasses, and kept the lines fresh. The parking lot is well-run. The fire tables out front are a nice addition. The view of the city from the dining room is spectacular.

Alicia J.

Delicious ceviche, wow! The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, all with a great view of the bay! The tacos were really good, and the chocolate dessert was the winner of the evening! Service was good, a little slow during lunch, but overall a really nice experience. Plenty of parking options in the area, too.

Alan S.

So the second time around, I would have to say this was a much better experience. I did go during lunch and not dinner. Our server David was super attentive and welcoming. He kept checking in on our food and we did hit a hiccup which was we put in the order for the kids first, but it didn't come till much after our adult entrées came so again I would say the consistency still need some growth but overall it was much better than my last time. You can see the picture where our food wise and we waited for about 12 minutes until the kids food came. I will give the extra Star because of David and the service that he provided checking in on us refilling our water. He was very attentive and very kind This time we did try some new dishes like the mahi tacos, which were good, but the fish was a little tough. The trout plate which was cooked actually very well and my kids both got hamburgers. Again, beautiful scenery and the food was overall good for some reason we had a hiccup again. Nothing can be perfect but again I will say that service was great. The view was amazing as usual and glad to revisit.

Fried calamari
Ika I.

Delicious food, great view, and wonderful hospitality! On our last evening in San Diego, we went to Coasterra to wrap up our vacation there. This restaurant came highly recommended by major Visit San Diego websites, and we felt we should give it a try. Located right next to the water, the restaurant offers expansive view of the harbor and the San Diego skyline. Sitting is about 50/50 indoor vs. outdoor, and we chose the indoor sitting as it tended to get colder in the evening. Parking is available out front, but we took Lyft there. We came in around Happy Hour, and we were able to score two appetizers for $11 each. We got fried calamari and fish cervice as appetizers. For entree, we had the fish tacos and scallops. Both of the appetizers were excellent, and the cervice was so light and flavorful. My husband loved his scallop entree, and the taste and presentation were original and outstanding. My fish taco was enjoyable as well. For dessert, we had fresh churro that was paired with ice cream, which was excellent as well. Our meal came to $143 with taxes, which was a very good value with the quality and services offered. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, which made us felt right at home. As for the ambiance, it felt modern and relaxed. There were diverse customers from locals, tourists, and business people. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and we will return.

Ceviche Trio
Irene B.

Made reservations on open table but the space is so big there were still lots of vacancies when we went for a Saturday lunch. Ordered the crispy calamari, ceviche trio, and ahi tuna tostada. Enjoyed the different flavors of ceviche and was a fan of the super crispiness of calamari. My fav was the ahi tuna tostada. Super dressed up and had a good mix of crunchy, tart, salty, and mildly spicy. The restaurant has a great view of the ocean especially if you sit outside. Our waiter was very friendly and our food came out in a timely manner.

Momo Z.

If you live in San Diego and haven't been to Coasterra yet, you absolutely have to pay it a visit--ideally before sunset in the evening. It's one of San Diego's top scenic date-night restaurants. You get to take in San Diego's night views from a unique vantage point, and the scenery is breathtaking. Boasting unbeatable ocean views, the restaurant faces straight toward the downtown skyline and the Coronado Bridge. Sunset hour offers incredible photo opportunities. It features a huge outdoor terrace with fire pits and refreshing ocean breezes, making it perfect for watching sunsets, snapping photos, or romantic dates. The weather wasn't ideal the day I went, and I arrived a little late, so I missed the sunset glow, but I still had an amazing experience overall. The menu centers on modern Mexican cuisine and fresh seafood. Must-orders include table-side guacamole made fresh right at your table, ceviche and aguachile with ultra-fresh seafood, fish and shrimp tacos, as well as Mexican paella meant to share for two. Their fried cauliflower appetizer was also outstanding! The bill came out to around $55 per person, and it's totally worth the price given the stunning surroundings. I highly recommend it for anniversaries or anyone chasing one of San Diego's most gorgeous sunsets. It's also a fantastic spot to bring friends and impress them!

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.

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

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.

Scallops
Rachel K.

We had a reservation, they were welcoming and sat us right away. Our server Soni was excellent. She was well versed on the menu. Kind and attentive, she was able to resolve a minor issue professionally and to our satisfaction. Even the gentlemen that were running the table side guacamole were friendly and polite while pushing the cart in between tables without distracting us from our dinner. The food was excellent. It was a gorgeous evening, the lighting and mood was perfect. Sat by the fireplace, we really enjoyed ourselves and the service. Thanks Soni. Oh, and I think I saw the manager helping with guests as well as I recall a gentlemen dressed very nicely helping set our table with cutlery. I think it's fun how the bartenders showcase their own drinks in a little friendly competition. That added a fun element to the evening. Parking was easy to find as well.

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Best view and skinny margarita in town! The food is great as well. Definitely recommend.

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What a nice Mexican restaurant right by the airport really good ocean view. Next door to C Lounge

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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… 

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?

Are cigars allowed on the outside patio? Thanks!

The unfortunately no.

Are they open yet?

They were open in November 2022.

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… 

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… 

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Quixote - Chocolate cake

Quixote

4.0(687 reviews)
3.5 mi
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I was in route to Chula Vista birthday shenanigans, figured I'd check this place out on the way…read more The dark gothic creepy vampire castle aesthetics was really the main reason why I wanted to come here. The vibes were so chill. Music playlist combo was perfect. So glad I did! Phenomenal service. My server Alex G. was the sweetest! I arrived shortly Monday afternoon so they weren't very busy. The food was ok, not much of a selection was available. Loved my brownie ice cream. So delicious. I was in food coma. My favorite was my personalized birthday candle! Definitely recommend this spot!

Overall, the experience was Ok. I will give you the "fantastic" and the "work on."…read more Fantastic- 1. Food was great. We got guacamole, beet salad, and the El Festin. Drinks were ok. The one I got was not to my taste buds. A lot of mezcal drinks. If you like mezcal, this place has some good ones! 2. Server was awesome. She was attentive, nice, and friendly. Love her. She probably was the reason why we actually left the nice tip. 3. Ambiance was a "cool young hip" vibe. Music was great and eclectic. Work On- 1. Our hostess. We made reservation at 6PM. We got there and she told us to wait while our table is being set up. They ended up taking us to the upstairs room. They had to split the 2 tables to have a seat for us. They wanted us to sit at the table that is in close proximity of the walkway. I said I did not want to sit there because I did not want to have people walk by me the entire time. They had to push the table away from the second one and we had to be closer to the entrance. I said will sit at the second table since it's not near the entrance. I had to repeat this 3 times. She finally said ok, well, I will have to take you downstairs. I said ok. They finally sat us at a table with 2 chairs and out of the way. So, here is the thing.....why was I waiting, if my table was not being set up, to where you had to split 2 tables, and put me closest to the entry way of the door? 2. The lighting is very dark. It was hard to see the food to maneuver and eat. I get this is the ambiance. So...maybe brighter lamps at the table?

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Quixote - Dramatic dining space!

Dramatic dining space!

Quixote - Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!

Chamoyada dessert, the mango sorbet was the highlight!

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Oscars Mexican Seafood

Oscars Mexican Seafood

4.2(2.2k reviews)
2.4 mi•Hillcrest
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I'm writing this review at 5:07 pm. I ordered 6 fish tacos and 2 steak tacos and that's it. I…read moreordered at 4:21pm and I am still waiting for my tacos. This is bull shit and I will never recommend this place to anyone . This is pathetic. People that ordered 5 minutes ago have already been served and they just talk shit on me in Spanish.... I know because I speak Spanish. Amazing food, bad experience but my frustration got the best of me. It is the best fish taco I've ever had even cold.

Oscar's came highly recommended by a bunch of SD locals. I've been here three times and it hits…read moreevery time. Some highlights: -Mixto Ceviche: ceviche with shrimp and fish. Comes in a personal sized cup and can be shared as a group or as part of your entree. -Grilled Octopus/Pulpo Taco: I'm always a little hesitant about grilled octopus because it's hard to prepare and can end up being really chewy. It was grilled perfectly here! The chunks were big enough so you get the squid flavor. It also comes with a sweet/spicy sauce which was unexpected but really yummy. -Battered Fish Taco: my favorite dish! Huge flaky piece of fish that's fried really well. Not too much rough and you can really taste the fish. -Chips and Guac: fresh made guac! Get it as a side order and you can add to your tacos too. It can get really busy here. Our food took longer than expected and you have to wait around for a table too. Parking lot can be a hit or miss. Try to come during off hours!

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Oscars Mexican Seafood - Inside | IG:@socalsnomnoms

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Oscars Mexican Seafood - Battered Fish Taco

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California Burritos

California Burritos

4.3(1.4k reviews)
5.1 mi
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We went hoping for pozole and they didn't have it. BUT we ordered the verde burrito and a…read morechorizo/egg burrito and wasn't mad about it. The chorizo wasn't like Roberto's so there was no grease dripping down my hands. That usually means either too much eggs or better quality meat. I think it was the latter. It tasted like restaurant chorizo. We sat down and enjoyed our stay. The flow of customers was consistent for a Saturday morning. Our favorite was the vibe. We are so lucky to get Mex at any corner. So something really has to stand out. It felt like a family taco shop. The "Dad" was the best! He called the orders like he was asking if we did our chores and called the kids coming in mijo. He made sure that we had what we needed - reminding us to "eat all" of our food then danced behind the counter. It was a fun breakfast.

Overview: very quick and friendly service, yummy California Burrito according to my bf…read more ---- We placed an order through the phone for a California Burrito ($13.90) and a Fish Taco ($5.50) and they said it would be ready in 5 minutes! We left right away to pick up the food and sure enough it was ready waiting for our arrival. One quick drive back home to dig in and the aroma was so enticing. California Burritos is very apt for their name, my bf rates it a 10/10. As a California Burrito connoisseur, he liked the addition of sour cream in it and said the flavors were delicious. He topped it with their green salsa for a little bit of a freshness to cut through the richness and fattiness of the meat and fries in the burrito. He didn't care for the fish taco that much and rated it a 4/10 but said the restaurant overall was a 10/10, as he thought there was too much lettuce and tomato throwing off the ratio of the taco. I, on the other hand, am a huge fan of veggies and liked the ample amount they provided. ---- There's a couple benches outside in front of the shop and seating at booth tables inside as well. It's a bit smaller to sit inside, I recommend sitting outside to enjoy the fresh air and the sunset is beautiful. ---- Overall: if you're in the mood for California Burritos come to the place rightly named California Burritos!

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California Burritos - Sausage, Eggs, Cheese, and Potatoes Burrito

Sausage, Eggs, Cheese, and Potatoes Burrito

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