The great view, the friendly service, and the best waterfront location and the good food.... you can't go wrong here! We went to C level restaurant feeling disappointed, so we were so glad we came here! Located on the 2nd floor, you get the front/best view of the water and sunset when we came for our dinner. The service was friendly and we were pleasantly surprised that the food was much better than just the typical bar food, and it's better than C level good sure! read more

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Came for a quick top deck view and drinks. Order the watermelon frosé and it was so tasty. We sat at a high top table but they also had larger lounge seating areas and a large bar. Service was great - our server was sweet. Would def recommend. read more

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Oh man, I can't believe that I haven't written my review yet! We took a day and a night in San Diego at the end of April with some friends, and we wanted to make sure that we had seafood while we were in town! We arrived and were able to get a table with a great view of the water. The hosts were super nice and accommodating, and we were seated fairly quickly. Cocktails were all absolutely amazing, and the food was delicious! the Halibut fish and chips was to die for, and the seafood tower had the freshest oysters we've ever eaten. Service was super friendly, prompt, and attentive. The next time we are in San Diego, we will absolutely be stopping back here. Thank you so much to the staff of Topsail for such an amazing time! read more

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Ok ok this place was amazing! From the food to the ambience. I had the crab and lobster sliders. We had the oysters on the half shell that were amazing!! Oh and the July 4th drinks... yummy!! I'll definitely be back. Our server was great too...service was amazing and the music was on point read more

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This restuant is on the second floor of a building right by the water near downtown San Diego. Ambiance: 5 stars, nex to the water, 2nd floor, beautiful view. Food: 3 stars. We got the lobster roll and they lacked flavor. The banh mi sandwiches were much better. Servie: 5 stars. We were there for a late lunch on a Wednesday and they were not busy. Serivce was excellent. Overall, the view was better than the food. But we only tried two items. The other items on the menu could have been delicious. read more

Topsail - Lobster roll - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Topsail has become a favorite in my book. The food is always delicious, we love to switch it up Every time we go... but the lobster mac n cheese is a 1000/10 ! Such a great place to have a drink & a great conversation. Service is always great and they are very friendly. read more

The first thing of note are the views ! They are amazing. This place gives rooftop lounge vibes with mostly couches and tables and a few table top seating options. They also have a full bar in the middle of the restaurant. The staff was friendly and the food was good. We ordered wings, oysters which come with this amazing strawberry type vinaigrette, and the lobster and crab sliders. I will say the sliders do need some type of aioli or sauce but other than that the flavor was good. We went during the week on a Monday around 330pm and it wasn't crowded at all but based on location and scene it probably gets crowded on the weekends and at night. read more

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The food here was good but I would recommend the lobster tacos and the lobster sliders. The tacos were my favorite, I got the octopus ceviche and it was bland. Service here was amazing, everyone was so attentive. And the views here are also amazing, you get a nice breeze, good food and a nice drink. Which makes it a smooth day. read more

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If you're looking for a sunny rooftop with great food and amazing waterfront views, Topsail is for you! I passed this place by chance will vacationing in San Diego. Let's get into the specifics. Food This place has fair portioned meals and appetizers, perfect for when you want a bite of food but not something super large. I ended up getting their wings with this special sauce. I was cautioned that many don't enjoy the sauce so I got it on the side. It ended up being pleasant! 4/5 Service Our server was amazing. J unfortunately don't remember her name but she asked us what type of vibe we were looking for and recommends drinks to match it. I got this frozen drink that perfectly offset the hot weather and had me slightly turnt. 5/5 for knowing how to connect with patrons! Ambiance Again, the waterfront views are second to none, and since this restaurant is on the second floor, we got to experience the San Diego bay from a better vantage point! We just felt uncomfortable with the sun and cool breeze! 5/5 All in all, I give this place a 5/5 would recommend! read more

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If you are looking for ocean views and an aesthetic environment, look no further. Topsail has great ocean views, 90's r&b/hip hop playing softly in the background, a table fireplace, lounge furniture and did I mention the views? I ordered the Hugo Spritz and it was incredibly refreshing. Since there was some cloud coverage, I opted for a warm and comfort dish: the lobster mac and cheese. Let me just begin by telling you that I am still thinking about that dish. It was the perfect balance of cheese and generous lobster pieces. My husband ordered the lobster and crab sliders, while my son had the chicken tenders and fries. The food service was pretty quick, though the drinks took a bit longer. The wait time to get seated was about 5 minutes (pretty great for being a Saturday afternoon on holiday weekend). The downside is the parking, its limited. We got lucky and found parking two blocks away and for free. Whether you are on a date, catching up with friends, or going for a bite with the kids, this place has it all. read more

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Such a cute spot overlooking the ocean. Sat at the bar and was always attended to. Def recommend trying it out. read more

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We stopped by this bar while exploring San Diego. We had an amazing view of the water and the seats were very comfortable. We order a few drinks and the service was great during our visit. We will be back to try out their food soon read more

Topsail - Outside seating and view - American Near Me - San Diego, California

My favorite place to dine in San Diego while waiting for the local dinner cruise or Disney cruise to begin. The restaurant is located next to the pier. The price is reasonable with big portions as well. My favorite is the pork belly tacos! Our waiters were very friendly and attentive. We added more people to our table and they were very accommodating. This is the place to be! read more

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We loved this restaurant! Great views and atmosphere! Attentive and friendly staff! The oysters were amazing! And the shrimp and octopus aguachile was excellent! read more

Topsail - Shrimp and octopus aguachile. Oysters on the half shell - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Passed by this location while walking along the ocean front, and decided to grab some drinks and hang out for a bit. It was a Sunday afternoon, went up the stairs and was seated right away. Only about three other parties were there. Was seated right in front of the ocean view. Beautiful patio seatings with a perfect view. The service was tentative and quick. For the drinks, ordered an Old Fashion and one of their holiday drink, Gingerbread Eggnog. Surprised with the Gingerbread Eggnog served in a dog mug, so cute! Both the drinks were delicious and perfect for the view ahead of us. Had the Pork Belly Banh Mi Bao Buns as the only food ordered. It was yummy to the tummy, bursting with flavors. Fantastic experience overall. read more

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Had a great time at Topsail with a group of friends. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with stunning views of the water that make the whole dining experience feel special. The seating is comfortable while enjoying the scenery while you eat. The service was great, our servers were attentive without being overbearing, and the staff made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. We ordered a variety of dishes, and every single one was delicious. Definitely worth a visit if you're in San Diego! read more

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Topsail was an amazing experience from start to finish. First of all, I was driving from LA to San Diego for a dinner there and traffic kept getting worse and worse. The hostess was incredibly kind and accommodating and kept adjusting my reservation time. Once we arrived, we sat at a beautiful couch facing the water. The view was incredible and instantly relaxing. The server was great and the food was incredible--- skirt steak, shrimp, and kpop wings. We were even visited by a seagull at the end of our dinner who finished off the wings for us. Also--- the chocolate cake was delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

Topsail - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Our server was so nice and she was a joy to talk to and I really loved how the food was and especially the artichokes they were a must, personally for me the burger was a bit too oily but other then that the food was great! They had a very good view overlooking the sea and I would definitely come again! read more

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The ambience is amazing with nice views of the water. Service was fast. I liked how the waitress explain the plates we asked about, it helped me to make a decision. The food was good. The Brussels sprouts was the best. read more

Topsail - Burger - American Near Me - San Diego, California

We visited Topsail while on vacation in San Diego and it was everything we needed for a beautiful, tasty, scenic dinner. Oysters were fresh and delicious, lobster tacos and ahi tuna sliders were both full of flavor. The cocktails hit the spot and the staff were all very friendly and attentive. 5/5 highly recommend. read more

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Everything was delicious and the view & vibe is top notch! The beef rib special was huge and very tasty. Nicer spot to watch a Padres game! read more

Topsail - Beef rib special & oysters. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for some drinks and dessert and the customer service from Angelina was absolutely amazing. The view was also a nice part of this restaurant. Great job, and I'll be coming back because Angelina's Service was Class A read more

Loved the ambiance here. We sat up on the rooftop and loved the warm fireplace on a chilly night. I tried a seasonal cocktail and forget its name.. but it was delicious. It was like a minty mocha and I was a big fan. I'll be back to enjoy some grub as well in the near future. Would be a great date night. read more

Topsail - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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We got a little hungry and needed a snack. This was a surprise find since we intended to go to the restaurant downstairs because the offered happy hour. We didn't want to embarrass ourselves and just stuck here when we found out they don't have a happy hour menu. My hubby ordered a beer and we shared a flatbread. It was super windy sitting by the water but the views are beautiful. At the time, they had their heaters on which made sitting outside comfortable. The flatbread was plenty to share between two people. We didn't want to eat anything heavy since we were due for dinner in a few hours. I do wish there was some sort of pickled veggies on top since everything was sweet. The balsamic glaze was definitely on the sweet side. The dough was yummy though. read more

Topsail - American Near Me - San Diego, California

The service in both the bar and dining area upstairs are the best. I have had bad experiences with the place on the ground floor, so take the set of stairs to the left as you walk into the ground floor restaurant. The food is exquisite and order any drink as the mixologists are first rate. I always take people here who are visiting. Great view and great food and service. ***** read more

We ordered a dozen of oysters, and they all came detached and dead. Few of them were definitely not fresh, showing yellow and brown colors and one with some odd odor. It was very disappointing for a seafood restaurant. read more

Topsail - Spoiled oysters - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Well I tell you what. This is one of the best deals in San diego. Sunday brunch before 2pm. Bottle of champagne with 2 juices. $20! I looked up the retail price of the bottle. $20. Wow. That and their wagyu burger is great. read more

Been here a bunch of times. It's on the pricier side, but it is also located right on the water. Great ambiance and a great place to catch up with friends and catch sunset. Most of the plates can be shared, if you like trying a little of everything. The lobster sliders and the Brussels are great. So are the crab cakes read more

Topsail - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Food & drink: good food, more of a tapas place than a full dinner entree. Drinks are strong. Good selection of cocktails and beer. Service: service was a little bit slow but polite. It would not prevent me from going back. Ambiance: good vibes. Good first date spot. Make a reservation if you want an oceanside table. read more

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Beautiful view of the harbor! Staff is great and we enjoyed the food. Parking can be a bit tricky but there is valet service if you want to go all the way. Can't beat the weather. read more

One of the best views in the city with delicious eats! My family and I went here to eat before my sisters flight at SAN. Located on top of Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar on port side pier. This space has wonderful views of SD best and the San Diego airport. The service and ambiance is wonderful. The staff is attentive and heaters are located throughout to keep you warm on a chilly day whilst not compromising the fresh air. All the food is delciously proportioned and great for a quick bite. I highly recommend the flatbread! read more

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Just recently, I went to Topsail to celebrate a good friend's birthday. We had reservations and were promptly seated, however, there were plenty of tables available, even on a Saturday night. That isn't to say it wasn't busy--there was a very vibrant atmosphere and this, coupled with the beautiful views of the San Diego skyline and ocean, made the ambiance fantastic. We were seated in an area of the deck with low chairs and an even lower table. Honestly? I wasn't a fan of this because it was uncomfortable to lean over while we ate in our dresses, but I suppose it did allow for a semi-intimate experience for our small group. But the main issue I had was that there were no overhead heaters in our area! And being on a rooftop deck next to the ocean, there was a serious chill factor to consider. We were very cold. Moving on to the food: it was just okay for me. I ordered the apple, pear, and brie flatbread. It was topped with arugula, candied pecans, balsamic dressing, and caramelized apples and pears, which I quite enjoyed. There was also pork belly, which was too fatty for my taste (though I understand that's the appeal of it, I just wish there were other meat options). Although I enjoyed the overall flavor profile, it was unfortunate that the flatbread was somewhat overcooked/burnt. It was very texturally hard and biting into it was like biting into a charred cracker. Still, I think the flatbread was the best bang for your buck among the other menu options. The waitress surprised my friend with a mud cake, which was very kind! The ice cream tasted like it had a hint of coffee, which was so delicious! Probably the best thing I ate all night. Also, the parking is horrendous. Of course, this is in Downtown SD, so that's to be expected. They do have valet parking, but the fee is hefty; I believe it's $40 for 3 hours, but you can get it validated at the restaurant so it's reduced to $20. I think that, if I were to return to Topsail, it would be for the ambiance--you're next to the Star of India, how cool! read more

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Love this place!!! My bumble date met me here, drinks were great and the service was great, like always. What a great view!!! We didn't have food, my date was short after he told me he was still married. Really married on a dating site. I got up and left. Love this place. read more

Visiting from Florida Great place for drinks and tapas The server Stephan was prompt and great!! We had martinis and margaritas Second story read more

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The food was good and the drinks were made perfectly. The view here is amazing and it's a great atmosphere with super friendly staff and great service. read more

Overall, the experience was good! The food was good, it was cold which was disappointing. The service was okay, our waitress went MIA on us which made it hard for us to communicate our needs or ask, however we made the most it. The ambiance is what I pay to live in San Diego for! read more

Topsail - Pineapple mimosa - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was amazing, service was great! The ambience was relaxing by the ocean. Highly recommend! read more

Topsail - Seating- beautiful view - American Near Me - San Diego, California

The location is great for sitting outside, especially at night. If they ask you if you'd like to sit in the "lounge" for your meal, say no. We said yes, not knowing it would include sitting at a very low, uncomfortable seating area with a wobbly table much too low to enjoy eating our meal. The food was great, but a bit pricey for the amount of food and the prices were about $10 more than any menu posted online. "Spicy" ketchup was regular ketchup with a squirt of smoke flavor; overpowering and not spicy at all. The hostess sat us, a waitress took our order and cashed us out, but we didn't have any other interaction with the staff, as we were in the lounge corner. read more

Topsail - $46 8oz strip steak with chimichurri sauce and fries. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Love coming to this place during the summer. This time I was a bit disappointed on the sliders and the octopus agua chile. The sliders had no flavor and the tostadas of the agua chile were stale. The octopus agua chile was flavorful, but with the stale tostadas wasn't great. The service and view are always amazing. Thats why I keep going back. I guess this time, the cooks were not on point. read more

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Great view and good service. We had a couple of drinks and they were made very well. I would suggest stopping by and having a drink and maybe some food too. read more

Topsail - American Near Me - San Diego, California