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    Oceana Coastal Kitchen

    3.9 (749 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Harper F.

    The seafood here is something else. I had two sushi rolls and both were incredible. The restaurant has a nice view of a bay. Good dinner spot.

    Fish and Chips
    Lisa T.

    This is a casual restaurant in the Catamaran hotel. You can sit outside and have a beautiful view of the bay. We ate there a few times for breakfast and during Happy Hour. I also ordered room service from there one morning. The breakfast I ordered was great. Two eggs,potatoes, choice of meat and toast. My friends ordered biscuits and gravy. We all enjoyed our meals. During Happy Hour, the Fish and Chips is a great choice at $24. It was so good that the next time we ate there, all of us ordered it. The servers were very pleasant and attentive. Can't beat good food with an awesome view!

    CA BLT
    Erica C.

    6/30/2026 - our 3rd time here. First, don't park in the hotel parking lot. It's a rip off. $20 the first hour and $10 every hour after this. They do not validate. Drive around the area and park for free in the residential area and walk there. We ordered the following: Coconut Ceviche, which was excellent and big pieces of fish, CA BLT, very good but far to much lettuce and only 2 bacon strips total, the Sal Citrus Roll which was the best item we selected and the Polynesian Punch which was the least favorite. Had to much cinnamon in the drink. The total bill was around $80. Again, they added back office tips and we asked to have it removed. They forgot. Next time we go the tip will we deduct the extra cost. We aren't there to pay a living wage to employees. Bump up the food prices. Don't add an extra tax to guests. 4 stars overall due to the extra service fee added and was to be removed. The ceviche was excellent but we had to ask for more chips which were broken. They gave us a plate of small broken chips and counted just 5 normal ones. Soy sauce brought out to us and was empty. Overall a total of 4 stars !

    Barrel Aged Mai Tai
    Nadia M.

    Had a great dinner experience during our stay. The views from the outdoor patio are spectacular. On Sunday night, there was live music playing which was great. I ordered the poke bowl, and the server asked me if I wanted rice because theirs just had seaweed salad, and I said yes so he was kind enough to ring up the poke bowl from Morays next door. Which brings me to the service, outstanding. Our waiter was Adam and he was amazing! Very pleasant and friendly, and went above and beyond for all of us. I also ordered the barrel aged Mai tai which packed a punch and was definitely worth the price. I'd recommend dinner here even if you aren't staying on the property.

    Ube Lava Cake
    Regina M.

    Had the kalua pork quesadilla, breakfast sandwich, and ube lava cake. Portions were pretty small but food was good. The breakfast sandwich was very tasty and I would get again. The ube lava cake was good but there was not really filling inside of it like an actual lava cake, but the sauce on top of it was good. I liked the outdoor seating, felt like I was in Hawaii.

    Paula P.

    Came here for brunch. Definitely opt to sit outside. The staff was a bit slow in refilling our drinks. The stuffed French toast was a great balance of sweet and salty and the whipped cream was great. The crab cake bene was good; the potatoes it came with were ok. The chilaquiles was definitely a must and quite filling if you're hungry; I did ask to swap the chicken for salmon, but they gave me both (I was able to eat around the chicken).

    Mara R.

    Wonderful place! Stopped for lunch while biking around the bay. Sat outside- enjoyed ciders and very delicious sandwiches. Our server was kind and attentive to us.

    Goat Cheese and beet salad.
    Ryan B.

    Oceana Coastal Kitchen - Bay Views, Beach Vibes, and Bites Worth Savoring. When you're staying at the Catamaran, it only makes sense to treat yourself to dinner at Oceana Coastal Kitchen--and we did exactly that. Not once, but twice during New Year's week. Because when the food's this good and the view's this relaxing, why not double dip? On a quiet school-night evening, we had the patio to ourselves, and let me tell you--it felt like our own private bayfront dining room. They rolled out the tableside heater, and we kicked back in that perfect San Diego winter air, watching the lights twinkle across Mission Bay like a scene from a postcard. We started with sushi and a vibrant beet and goat cheese salad, then dove into the star of the show:Crispy snapper with forbidden fried rice, glazed spam, pineapple drizzle, sesame, and cilantro--a sweet, savory, crunchy, tropical moment that made us forget it was even winter. But the highlight reel doesn't stop there--we also celebrated New Year's Eve here with friends. This time inside the restaurant, opting for the prix fixe menu that did not disappoint: * Scallops cooked to perfection * Burrata beet salad (yes, we're beet people now) * Prime rib and halibut mains that deserved a standing ovation * And for dessert: the rich, indulgent chocolate torte that practically demanded a slow clap. Our drinks kept pace with the food: Dark & Stormy - moody but smooth Espresso Martini - classy and caffeinated Mana Potion - because even adults deserve a little magic What tied it all together was the top-tier service. The servers treated us like we were longtime regulars or long-lost royalty--friendly, attentive, and full of great menu recommendations that elevated the night. Bottom line:Oceana Coastal Kitchen is what happens when great food, golden service, and a Mission Bay sunset get together to throw a party. Whether you're out with friends, staying at the resort, or just looking for an effortlessly perfect SoCal night, this is the move.

    ARTISAN SOURDOUGH BREAD
    Char B.

    Went here for my sis birthday. Very nice vibes, our waitress is super nice. Food is okay, for the price not really worth it in my opinion. The sourdough bread is nice they pair it with many different butters. We got the Hawaiian pad thai which we did not like. It was different, the pineapple thru us off. Sushi was delicious. The steak was good but for the price it's so small. The free birthday cheesecake tasted very tasted like cardboard.

    Shirley Z.

    My husband and I had the most wonderful experience at this restaurant for breakfast. We stayed at the hotel and two days in a row, we came to have breakfast. To start off, the view from the outdoor seating is unmatched! Loved the view of the ocean! Margarita served us and she was the most attentive waitress! Lastly, the food was delicious. We tried the omelette, breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich. All savory! Loved their latte's as well. I recommend this restaurant for breakfast!

    Creme brulé
    Sary O.

    Went to Oceana Kitchen for restaurant week. The squash soup was creamy and good. My flat iron steak was juicy and cooked just right with mashed potatoes and broccolini on the side. The crème brûlée was a bit too sweet for me, but overall I'd come back to try more dishes. The service there was excellent with a nice ocean view

    Crispy Whole Snapper
    Gale R.

    Several years ago, we came to the brunch buffet at Oceana and it was fantastic. The outdoor view of the bay is phenomenal. Food for dinner was just ok for the price. We had the seared tuna roll as an appetizer and it was pretty good. Unfortunately, we had to ask for soy sauce. My husband had the chowder and while it's impressive that it has whole clams, they didn't bring out a spoon initially! By the time the spoon came out the chowder had cooled down quite a bit. My husband's scallops were not seared properly and tasted salty. I suggest that the chef watch Gordon Ramsay's technique, searing and preparing scallops. I got the signature dish, the crispy fried snapper, and it was magnificent to see. It was a little challenging to eat, but was tasty. Pineapple sauce was a little sweet. The forbidden rice was good. My son liked his teriyaki chicken. My daughter-in-law liked her poke... We also split the strawberry salad, which was tasty. For dessert we all had a few bites of the Ube cake with coconut ice cream which we liked. We all enjoyed our drinks. We mostly had The traditional Mai Tais. The waitress was pleasant and helpful. Overall, gorgeous view with live entertainment, OK but expensive food. They need to tighten up their service (missing soup spoon, soy sauce with sushi) We had a wonderful time there with family....

    Salmon citrus roll, 8 pieces.

    The food is yummy especially the mussels. Thursday promotion for sushi roll make it a great deal.

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    Ask the Community - Oceana Coastal Kitchen

    Are there any specials on Sunday nights?

    They re open on Sunday for dinner however it's not like the brunch special. See the Sunday dinner menu.

    Where do we park?

    Oceana is a restaurant within the Catamaran Hotel and there is a huge parking lot which we use all the time when we eat at that place! There is also valet parking right at… 

    Hi! I don't see gluten free item's designated on your dinner menu? Do you offer GF items?

    Thank you for your inquiry. Oceana Coastal Kitchen does indeed offer Gluten Free items on our menu. Please visit: https://www.catamaranresort.com/oceana-coastal-kitchen to view our menus. Currently, several dishes are identified as gluten free,… 

    Is this restaurant dog friendly?

    Hi, dogs are allowed on the patio only. Thank you for your inquiry.

    How much is your Sunday champagne brunch?

    Average $35/person

    Do you take reservation for 10+ people?

    Hi Ayesha, sorry for the delayed answer. Oceana Coastal Kitchen accepts reservations for up to 16 people. Thank you for dining at Oceana and for your inquiry.

    Any plan or expected future time to bring back the pre-covid Sunday brunch buffet? It was the best brunch buffet in San Diego

    Do you still offer the Sunday seafood champagne brunch?

    On Sundays, we offer a three-course prix fixe menu complete with Champagne and mimosas, or choose your own brunch experience with a delicious selection of á la carte menu items.

    Does staff (both public facing and in the back) still wear masks?

    We are in compliance with the City of San Diego public health order and masks are required for unvaccinated guests and staff.

    What is the size of the Caesar salad, sometimes it's big and sometimes small? How many shrimp in a side sometimes there's five and other times 3?

    Thank you for reaching out, Christine. We are truly sorry to hear about the inconsistent portion sizes. We have two Caesar salads on our menu: Side and Chicken Entree. Shrimp can be added to the side salad or substituted for chicken. Next time you… 

    Do you guys have a private dining area?

    Thank you for reaching out. We have a Private Dining Room and a Semi-Private Dining Room available here at the Oceana Coastal Kitchen. Please call our restaurant at 858-539-8635 to book.

    Do you have to be a guest at the hotel to reserve a table?

    Oceana Coastal Kitchen is open to the public. Please note that seating is limited and reservations are recommended. For reservations, please call (858) 539-8635.

    Is this a kid friendly restaurant?

    Yes, it's inside the Catamaran hotel so there are tourists with kids.

    Can someone tell me more specifically what food is in the happy hour ? Apps? Flat breads? Etc?

    Flatbreads and sushi

    Are mimosas included in the brunch price?

    Yep! Unlimited!

    Sunday Brunch is $64/person and $26/kid?

    Yes

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    Oscars Mexican Seafood - crab tostada

    Oscars Mexican Seafood

    4.2(2k reviews)
    0.7 miPacific Beach
    $$

    If you're looking for some great ceviche, look no further. My partner and I stopped by for some…read morelunch and enjoyed some tacos and ceviche. We ordered the mixed cup ceviche which was super good and extremely fresh. It came with two fried corn tortillas that you could break into chips and put the ceviche on top. We ordered 4 tacos: grilled octopus, battered shrimp, skirt steak, and grilled fish. Our favorite by far was the octopus. It was so tender and seasoned perfectly. Battered shrimp was also wonderful. Least favorites were probably the grilled fish and the steak. The fish taco didn't have a veggies on it, just avocado so it felt like it was missing something. The steak taco was slightly under seasoned. Overall Oscar's was a hit and I'd gladly come back

    the BEST fish and shrimp taco west of the Mississippi. Battered fish and battered shrimp is what…read moreyou have to get no doubt. These are no joke.... The freshest, juiciest, crunchiest, most delicious and perfectly balanced tacos you can possibly get. One bite will make you close your eyes and shake your head in disbelief and how something this good exists. I've been here many times and the last time they offered me a small free cup of some fish soup which was great and comforting. Parking is really bad here on weekends so... maybe park across the street near wholefoods. Food: 10/10 Service: 8/10 Atmosphere: 6/10 Value: 9/10

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    Enoteca Adriano - Special

    Enoteca Adriano

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    1.0 miPacific Beach
    $$

    Foodies Founding Member Robyn and I head to Enoteca Adriana this past Saturday for an early dinner…read more And I must tell you, if you like Italian Food, this is the place to go in Pacific Beach. With all the choices in Pacific Beach, are you sure? Yes. I'm sure. With both indoor and outdoor seating and a staff that lives to accommodate, this is one of the top 5 on my list. We start with Ceasar Salad, bread and wine. Each is to its' perfection. The Salad is perfectly presented, perfectly dressed. The bread has what looks like butter dripping out, but is actually cheese. And the Wine is from Orvieto Italy. Robyn has been there and makes this great suggestion for the wine. What's next chef? We eat small portions of the Orecchiette  Bosco and Capellini Pomodoro with Shrimp. We save the rest for lunch the next day (and next day it's even better)! We are saving ourselves for dessert, Robyn's favorite part of the meal. We order Pistachio Cheesecake (not with cream cheese but ricotta), Tiramisu and Pope's Pillow (probably because after you taste it you think you died and went to heaven)! lol All three are nothing but perfection. It's great for date night later in the evening, girls night, family night if you go early. And there aren't too many other places I'm thinking about going back to and taking San Diego Foodies and Carlsbad Foodies to! This my friend is IT. Let's go! With garlic, gusto and gratitude,  Chef Marian  San Diego Foodies Carlsbad Foodies

    Only reason this place doesn't get five stars is our waitress was not very attentive to our drink…read moreneeds in the food/complementary bread to go fairly long time to come out however, when they did come out, they were all very fresh and hot I got the seafood special and it was very good, but I had buyers remorse because I wanted at least three other pastas that I thought looked better Friend got the short rib and he eat in about three minutes. He really did enjoy it a lot.

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    Oltre Mare

    Oltre Mare

    4.6(651 reviews)
    0.3 miPacific Beach
    $$

    We came here twice during a long weekend staying in nearby Mission Beach!…read more First time, we came on a Wednesday and they didn't have enough staff, so service was pretty slow. But the food was excellent so we came back on a Friday. They had an extra server so service was normal paced. Busy place, so I would make reservations ahead (seemed to be available same day though) Highly recommend the risotto if you're here with a group. We had the seafood one and it was phenomenal. My toddler also loved the spaghetti alle vongole and the mushroom pasta. I don't recommend the wild boar pasta and the pizza was just okay.

    This place is amazing. Food was scrumptious. Came here in a weekday evening, although I made a…read morereservation through toast, there was no weight. Food is made to order, so be patient. This is the kind of place that I would hang out with friends to chit chat while waiting for the food. Met both husband and wife that run this place. Super charming and appreciative of our visit. We had just the simple 1. pep pizza, delicious with homemade sauce 2. the wild boar bolognese, hits the spot, a little salty from the real Parmesan Reggiano 3. Burrata, with real mozzarella is the piece de la resistance 4. Insalata Oltre mare tasted great with a well balanced of sweetness from the cherry tomatoes and the bitterness of the arugula. 5 &6 the homemade tiramisu and the panna cotta crowned the feast. Next time we do secondi fish. Like others mentioned, bring your own wine. We chose not to on this occasion, but locals sure took advantage of it. There will be a next time and the time after that. This is a great mom and pop ristorante in the PB area. Nom Nom well

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    JRDN Restaurant - Enjoy brunch in San Diego on our restaurant's patio.

    JRDN Restaurant

    3.9(1.8k reviews)
    0.6 miPacific Beach
    $$$

    JRDN has been here for over two decades! It's our go to right on the beach and pier with awesome…read moreviews. No bad seats. Plenty of open space and great for large groups. Street parking only, many small paid lots and they valet for first two hours free since it's linked to the hotel Tower23. I had a work party of 20 during lunch that rolled over to happy hour past 3pm! It's basically tourist price in exchange for the local view. Food can be a hit or miss. They serve mainly seafood. Although you'll find short rib sliders or chicken sandwich. -Crispy calamari - delicious batter but weird that they threw in broccoli and peppers when it could have been all calamari -Steamed mussels - this was the best. Had two sourdough slices and the tomato purée had tons of flavor -Ceviche - the chips were stale -Ahi nachos - needed more sauce and filling. Not enough poke to chip ratio. I got mainly a blank chip. -Short rib sliders - many people ordered this and said it was very dry -Roulette roll - most popular roll. I fairly enjoyed the crunch in each bite. Got a Raspberry mojito. It was strong and refreshing but gave me a fat headache later. Must be the rum. We were limited to 8 credit cards but since it was down time, our server was willing to go around to allow us to pay our individual tabs. Thanks, Jaz!

    We were here for a celebration because the view is always amazing. The menu looks great and that's…read moreprobably where I say it ends. I always have such high hopes, but tonight proved again why it's only mediocre and overpriced. I got the short ribs. There was no flavor to it. The meat was cooked amazing but there was just not enough flavor like a little bit more flavor to the sauce and a little bit more sauce , even the carrots were raw I couldn't even get a knife through them. To Russell sprouts one came and again, just not enough to them. They fell flat. The second order came an hour after we had finished our meal then the check was received. With said, returned product on our check. Our server never check back in on us. We had to ask other servers to assist us and bring us additional items lackluster

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    El Pescador Fish Market & Restaurant - Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Sandwich and an El Pescador Blonde.

    El Pescador Fish Market & Restaurant

    4.1(1.8k reviews)
    3.7 miLa Jolla
    $$

    Im writing this because I wanted to point out how every time we go there, Jessica seems to be…read moreworking and she is always so friendly and attentive. She's so awesome! This place gets 4 stars- 5 if Jessica is working. We come to La Jolla from L.A. once every two months or so and this restaurant is part of the reason. I usually get the snapper sandwich with the Cajun / blackened spices and Its probably my most favorite fish sandwich I've ever eaten. The staff all look like they were born in the ocean and could surf before they could walk. One thing I did not appreciate- and this is not to get anyone in trouble but it needs to be addressed - as someone who was previously in the food industry for 10 years, the manager should really bring his employees to the side or talk quieter if he has an issue with them, not call them out on the floor within earshot of the entire patio. I'd be pissed if that was me. People can't afford to lose their job and can't say anything, so I'll say it here. Lets remember who actually makes the restaurant what it is. 10/10 WILL be back every time I'm in La Jolla.

    I've been going to El Pescador Fish Market and Restaurant for years, back when it was located in a…read moremuch smaller space. I've always loved the variety of fresh fish available each day. The biggest challenge is deciding what to order because I want to try everything. I usually start with a cup of chowder and then choose either a plate, burrito, or sandwich. Most recently, I ordered the scallop burrito, which was fresh, flavorful, and served with tortilla chips. The food is simple, but the quality of the local, wild-caught seafood is the main reason to eat here. You can taste the freshness and quality of the fish, which is what you're paying for. It is on the expensive side, but the seafood is worth it. The dining experience is casual. You stand in line to place your order, receive a number, and then the food is delivered to your table. The restaurant is usually busy, so finding a table can be the most difficult part, but it's worth waiting for. The customer service is good, and the staff does an impressive job keeping the tables clean and cleared. If you prefer to cook at home, you can also purchase fresh fish from the market. That gives you the option to enjoy their seafood at home or dine in. Overall, El Pescador is a must-visit for fresh seafood and a great choice for anyone who appreciates high-quality, local, wild-caught fish.

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