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    Imperial Beach Kitchen

    4.6 (34 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tuna poke
    Grace S.

    They make great poke with good dressing and sides! They make high quality rice too. Fish and chips is great too! Altogether glad this place is here, for a beach restaurant it's well priced. Everyone there was cool to us.

    Yu S.

    This is objectively one of the most interesting restaurants in San Diego. Not only is it a little visitor center-looking building at the end of this hilariously long pier, with one of the best views in San Diego, but the name "Imperial Beach Kitchen" is so ironically innocuous compared to the loud K-pop, rows of ramyeon, and fruity sours and rice wines. Not to mention the bulgogi, unagi, poke bowls, edamame, takoyaki, etc. Even calling itself "Asian fusion" feels off. There are lots of "Asian fusion" joints cooked by white people for other white people. This is not that. This is one Korean dude doing whatever he wants, and I love it. The takoyaki is actually good! I mean, it's not Gindaco good, and I like having the scallions and pickled red ginger, but it does have the takoyaki sauce and bonito flakes. Surely, the title of most southwesterly anything would be a waste on a bar as generic as IB Forum. This joint has alcohol and seating, so you could argue it's a bar. And you could argue that some of the food is traditionally "grilled." Yeah, Imperial Beach Kitchen is not as far south, but it is even farther west instead. Therefore, I declare this to be the most southwesterly bar & grill in the continental U.S. also.

    Haena C.

    First time visiting Imperial Beach, and I found this spot located at the end of the pier what a view! The beach scenery is absolutely beautiful. The food quality was very good, and the garlic butter shrimp bowl was my favorite so flavorful! They also have a variety of Korean ramen, which was perfect for the weather. Eating hot Korean ramen by the beach? 10/10 experience. Definitely recommend and would come back again! Food : 5 stars Vibe : 5 stars Service : 5 stars

    Beef bulgogi bowl - delicious!
    Vivian H.

    This is why I remain loyal to Yelp after close to two decades because Yelp found me this place today and it is such a gem of a find! I cannot believe there is only 12 reviews for this place! Im spending a few days here in Chula Vista and was at the Tijuana River Estuary all day looking at birds but wanted to catch the sunset at Imperial Beach Pier and this cute and amazing restaurant is at the end of the pier. Initially, I wasn't entirely sure I would dine here but as soon as I stepped in, I felt at home and was greeted very nicely by both male workers. I took a look at their menu and knew that the beef bulgogi was their top seller, so I ordered this bowl to-go and also had a draft Salty Crew Blonde Ale to enjoy while I watched the sunset. Order came to $30 with taxes and tip. Beer was great, and loved that also on the backside of the restaurant, there is a mural saying you have reached the most southwest part of the US. Now thats a milestone, sweet! I watched the sunset, my heart filled with happiness as it was so gorgeous and then when my order was ready (you get a pager that rings), I went inside to get my bowl. I sat inside for a little bit longer to finish by beer and bopped along with the kpop playing overhead. I also found another menu too and would love to come back and try one of the soup/ramen dishes. Bathroom requires a code and it was pretty clean! Service here was also very friendly and helpful. I had the bulgogi later and it was delicious and it came with a side of kimichi. Kimchi was very well made and flavorful. I was very happy with this experience and will definitely come back again when in Chula Vista! Such a good find! Definitely come here gor good food, great views and support local!

    Eunice E.

    Cute small little food spot at the end of the pier at Imperial Beach Beautiful views but the food? GREAT food! Lots of options My son was excited to taste the Crabby Burger and it was big and tasty! He loved it 10/10 We got a locomoco bowl and spicy tuna bowl (only $10$) and both were delish!! Grilled dumplings 10/10 Everything was good and view was excellent Service is good too, very kind

    Crabby burger hidden under some delicious waffle fries
    Jyothi C.

    Great spot with fusion Korean bites with fun beers. The service was quick and easy - order at the counter and grab a table inside or outside. The food and drinks came out fairly quickly and were delicious. Highly recommend their spicy pork bowl!

    Fish Taco
    michelle s.

    What a view Thai restaurant would be packed at all hours of the day if they had good food taco and lobster greasy could not finish only meal finished here were the Pattie's and brooks let one seagull finish her half and she loves her food .

    The restaurant

    Nice views that you must see. There was only 2 umbrellas for Ten tables. Hopefully they can afford to buy some more umbrellas. The Ramen was good, but the portion size was smaller than I expected. The beach and view is excellent

    Fish and Chips (6 pc)
    Anthony F.

    Never been here before, tried it with my wife . Great service here, staff was friendly. Food was pretty good.

    Henry L.

    A wonderful restaurant in such a gorgeous location in the far end of the pier in imperial beach. It would be nice to just Grab some beer and walk around to feel the beach vibe Or sit down outside in a sunny day. They have plenty of bench and table. The new owner added a lot of Asian fusion options which we love so much. We tried egg spam bowl and eel bowl. There are ppl fishing around so it is not super clean but hey what we are looking for is not a Dining dining but chill vibe. This is a must go if you are in imperial beach

    D A.

    So the calamari while cooked ok not rubbery the portion was tiny for the price. I wouldn't get this again here .

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    Aly P.

    At the end of Imperial Beach Pier is the most quaint Asian fusion seafood restaurant. The fish and chips and calamari were out of this world delicious! The breading was light, crisp and did not overpower the seafood in any way. The Bulgogi beef bowl was recommended by one of their staff as their most popular dish and it did not disappoint! It was my favorite of all the dishes we tried. Eating at the end of the pier was one of the most unique places we have ever eaten in all our years visiting San Diego. Even though the food took a little while to prepare, it was definitely worth the wait!We will definitely be back!

    Fish and chips and shrimp combo with spicy garlic edamame
    jenny w.

    Do yourself a favor and come and check this place out, especially at sunset it's wonderful and the food is amazing. There are a bunch of delicious choices but the fish and chips is great!

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    This was the absolute best brunch I've ever had. We collectively got the gluten-free French toast,…read morea breakfast bowl, and their house-made gluten-free bagel, and it was divine. We also took home some baked goods. It's so hard to find gluten-free French toast and baked goods that are actually good, and these were UNBELIEVABLE. You would never guess they were gluten-free. The vibe was cute and laid back and the service incredible. Despite the fact that it was very busy, the food came out really quickly. I will absolutely head back down to IB just to come here again. 10/10 recommend.

    I tried their farmer's sandwich and chose a jalapeño cheddar bagel. On it was sausage, bacon, egg,…read morecream cheese and red onion, and it was awesome. The egg was perfect! They also have a young man who plays jazz piano there every Sunday, so the ambiance is pretty awesome along with the nice weather. Sometimes it can get windy so bring a sweater, but otherwise, it's usually a really nice day to hang out with friends and family. I also had a matcha ginger thyme latte with oat milk which was just tasty since ginger is a rare flavor in coffee drinks. I loved it, and it was so good that I took an extra one home. The service is amazing, and on busy days you may have to wait a bit, but it's worth it. If you have any questions about a dish, don't hesitate to ask!

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    My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at C Level as part of our 45th wedding anniversary…read morecelebration. I almost never write reviews but after our experience, I felt compelled to do so. All in all, it was simply wonderful. The hostess was very professional and welcoming and set the tone for our celebration. We were seated by a window to enjoy a beautiful, relaxing view of the bay which enhanced our experience. We were greeted promptly by Kyle who was our kind, knowledgeable, and patient server. He went over the complete menu and wine list with us and made suggestions when asked. We had the blackened chicken sandwich and the c level wagyu burger and both were terrific. The burger was cooked perfectly and went very well with the wine that was suggested. Kyle made the experience memorable for us and we hope to see him on our next visit. Thanks to all the staff for taking such good care of us.

    I've been coming here for years and it's honestly my favorite waterfront restaurant in San Diego…read morefor dinner with a view. My new birthday tradition is treating myself to a solo birthday dinner here during golden hour and watching the boats and jet skis go by with the San Diego skyline in the background. The ceviche verde is delicious and has just the right amount of spice. For my birthday I got the complimentary strawberry shortcake which was light and not overly sweet. The manager even came over to wish me a happy birthday which was such a thoughtful touch. I had such a nice evening. If you're looking for a great date night, birthday dinner, or even a peaceful solo dinner with beautiful bay views, I'd definitely recommend this spot. A couple tips: Try to make a reservation for a table outside. They have outdoor heaters but I always try to bring a jacket just in case I get cold. Also I would recommend booking for about an hour before sunset although there really isn't a bad time to go. Yesterday when I went, it was a Sunday night so it was fairly busy. One thing to keep in mind is that the parking lot is pretty small, so I'd give yourself a little extra time in case you need to find parking nearby. They also have valet for $10 if that's easier.

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    I got a couple rolls to go as well as some edamame. All serviceable, nothing remarkable but an…read moreinexpensive option for some decent sushi! Fun decor in this place! When I came in to pick up my food there was no one at the host stand and it seems like there was one waiter running the whole show during busy lunch time. Little teeny tiny parking lot but it's right across from the shopping centre parking so not a big deal.

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