My family and I had a fantastic dinner at Garage Buona Forchetta!…read more We had reservations, which is highly recommended. We split an appetizer of their calamari. It was cooked perfectly and tender. We also split their Sottoterra salad, and really enjoyed the freshness and goat cheese. For my entree I opted for their seafood risotto which was on their daily specials menu, and it was phenomenal. There were plenty of shrimp and mussels, and the risotto was cooked to perfection. My husband also really enjoyed his beef gnocchi dish. He truly can't stop talking about it. We took our baby in a stroller with us, and their covered patio was perfect for us. They had warming lamps out as it did get cool when the sun went down. Our waitress was also very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We'd love to return when back in town!

Such a wonderful experience tonight at this delicious restaurant! My boyfriend and I have been…read morecoming here for years, but tonight we had the best service we've ever had with amazing server Heba. Heba was so incredibly kind and professional, and so attentive! She noticed the smallest details like me not finishing my side of sauce (asking if it had tasted good enough), suggesting to my boyfriend when he didn't eat any of his muscles in his seafood dish that she could leave those out next time for him if he doesn't like them, etc. She really is a gem! There was also a black-haired male bus boy who kept coming over and checking on us, and he was so fast when we asked for extra balsamic or Parmesan, and even followed up asking if we were OK. he was so kind and always approached our table with a smile. Overall, excellent service and the food was stupendous! I loved my spaghetti Bolognese and we had the Burata Caprese appetizer. The Burata cheese was so soft and delicious! My boyfriend had the ciopino special and he really loved it!

Stopped in for tea & coffee Lots of loose leaf tea options,…read moreI got earl grey. It was delicious. There are a plethora of coffee options also. Walked out with a bunch of baked goodies I didn't expect to get, but they all looked so good! We tried the macarons and chocolate dipped Madeline's. Didn't love the Madeline but the macaron was yummy! I think the decorated cakes are absolutely beautiful. Might try a slice of one next time I'm here. Service is helpful and patient as you make up your mind! Not a lot of outdoor seating options [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion]

I was in Coronado and decided to try a crepe and beignets here, as I had heard good things about…read morethis place. I was directed to go to the counter to place a to go order. I waited and was ignored (by at least 2 people behind the counter) for several minutes before i had to ask for help. I ordered a strawberry and banana crepe, was charged appropriately for requesting extra fruit, then waited about 15 minutes. My order was ready as promised but when I got home (Chula Vista) I discovered that I didn't get the bananas. Annoying to be charged for something I didn't get and it was too far to return. One star for service, 3 for the food, overall 2 stars. I can't recommend it and won't return.

We had a very good experience at The Henry. We visited with another couple for a pre-Mother's day…read moredinner. Service was impeccable. Our server was Chris and he was OUTSTANDING...very attentive and very friendly. Both managers visited our table several time to make sure we were good. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is that what I had was just a bit underwhelming. We ordered the braised beef potstickers, california roll, and grilled and chilled shrimp for appetizers. The meat in the potstickers was very mushy. The california roll was decent. The grilled and chilled shrimp were fine. My husband had the filet - ordered medium well, served medium...the twice baked potato was very small and seemed to be overcooked. I had the lemon chicken entree - the taste was good, but was just a bit dry...it was served with fries, which was fine. The other couple ordered the skirt steak and the braised short ribs which they seemed to enjoy. My drink was amazing - the Amalfi Spritz. For dessert, we tried the butter cake...again, a bit underwhelming and not really good on flavor...I did taste the toffee and caramel, but the cake itself had no taste. Overall, I would go back because of the service, the drinks, and the ambiance.

I was really impressed with the polish and attentiveness of the staff. We were a group of six for…read morebrunch and were seated at a large table in the interior. We enjoyed the open kitchen, the high ceilings, the breeze and the comfort! We didn't have reservations and it was Mother's Day weekend so we expected to wait and I'm glad we did. I had a delicious granola bowl, a few people in my group had the Eggs Benedict on the house-made English muffins (so good) and there was a very happy avocado toast in the mix. We shared an epic French toast with magical cinnamon syrup - really recommend the French toast!! Loved it enough to add it to the rotation when visiting San Diego.

This place was so good we went three times during our stay…read more The first time, we had drinks at the bar. Ben, the bartender, was very attentive and made great suggestions. The next visit, we had the cold lobster roll with fries, blackened fish and chips. The lobster roll was so good! The buttered roll was delish! The blackened catfish was SUPER spicy! My husband loved it. On our last visit, we had the Manhattan clam chowder, the New England clam chowder, prawns & linguine, and the bouillabaisse. The chowders were so good. I could have just eaten those and been happy. If you can't decide between the two, they will give you half and half - mixed. The prawns were HUGE and tender. The sauce on the linguine was light and bursting with herby goodness. My husband loved the bouillabaisse which was full of fish, scallops, mussels, etc. The restaurant sits in Glorietta Bay which is just across the street from the Hotel del Coronado. It's very coastal in feel and decor. Hannah and Alec were our servers on both of the dinner nights. Both were excellent servers.

I ordered linguine with prawn. I had exactly five prawns. My guest wanted no tomato on her BLT, she…read moregot it any way. Service was sketchy the young server disappeared, did not offer us grated cheese or pepper. The view was gorgeous.

Very nice ambience and fast service! The menu is filled with a ton of variety and healthy food…read moreoptions that can just about please anyone! The smoothies are some of my favorite things to order here! [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion]

I got a brekkie(?)(australian?) sandwich, and it was heavenly. Both the croissant and eggs were…read moresome of the fluffiest I've had. The texture of these eggs were like.....like......Japanese level. The croissant was also sinfully light and flaky. It was like eating a cloud. The overall flavor was impressive. It had no actual breakfast meat, but was more savory than most breakfast sandwiches I've had that did have meat. The sauce and even the spinach somehow enhanced the effect. A lot of healthy veggie smoothies, but with just a hint of sweetness.

Lovelyyyyy date night dinner experience on the harbor. Beautiful sunset views and super fresh food…read more& cocktails!! The service was outstanding, our server Taylor was super attentive and made us feel comfortable to stay as long as we wanted even though the restaurant was closing up & he made sure we were happy with everything we decided to order. Will definitely be back in the near future!

In town for a conference. Good and drinks were amazing. Bo and Marge were absolutely fantastic…read morebartenders, attentive and recommended some great items. Thank you

Feels like a diner in the 1950's! Such a fun atmosphere to dine in…read more Service is quick and friendly always The honey cinnamon latte is my drink of choice here and you can't go wrong with any of the breakfast food entrees [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion]

Came here for Easter Sunday breakfast. Make sure you get here early in the weekends since it fills…read moreup fast. It was a beautiful day on Coronado to sit outside and the staff is all super friendly. Of course the donuts are remarkable and fresh. I had the meat looks very omelette and it was superb! Fresh and great combination of sausage, bacon and ham. Definitely a great place to stop for any meal.

This place at first glance does not seem like much, but you have to go down the stairs in order to…read moreappreciate the ambience and the vibe. The food is so good. Very dog friendly. And they serve your water in these adorable little jam jars. We bought one it was so cute. The service was amazing. Our waitress took such great care of us. It's not on the menu, but they do have sweet potato fries! Thank you...

We spontaneously went to Coronado with a large group and no reservations. We ended up here because…read morethe place was relatively empty. They had good drink options and a menu that everyone could find something. I got the salmon and thought it was good but very plain and therefore expensive for what you got. We split the Brussels which were good, and others enjoyed the pot pie, gem salad, steak tacos, fish tacos and more. Overall everyone liked their food but none of the dishes blew us away.

Five stars for the view, food and service. Two stars for the children (about 30 of them) screaming…read moreand running all over the lawn. I get it the families are paying to stay here but can they find somewhere else to rough house other than in front of dinner guests who are paying $200 or more a head ? One star slash negative stars for the parking. $49 for two hours is criminal. Now for the food. The halibut ceviche was lovely and so was the steak tartare. I love that it's served with chips instead of heavy bread like some places. I got a side of bone marrow as well. Five stars for food and service, with the other two issues that lands them at a solid 3.75. Would come back, just go through the hassle to street park.

As Coronado residents, my wife and I used to enjoy bringing out of town guests to Serea because it…read morewas once a place we were proud to recommend. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was one of the strangest and most disappointing restaurant experiences we have had in a long time. We brought a guest visiting from out of town and were honestly embarrassed by how poor the experience was from start to finish. The restaurant was only about one quarter full on a weekday evening, yet service was shockingly slow and disorganized. It started with our server fumbling through reservation lists trying to find our name, then acting annoyed when we ordered specific cocktails. At one point, he even asked if we were "old enough to drink," which came off as rude and bizarre. The first round of drinks took around 20 minutes and arrived poorly made. We then waited another 40 minutes just to place entree orders, despite barely seeing our server after appetizers arrived. Ordering a second round somehow went even worse. The server rolled his eyes, made annoyed noises, and acted inconvenienced that we were ordering more drinks at a restaurant charging premium prices. One drink, a dirty martini, took about 30 minutes and arrived with a greasy film on top from bleu cheese olives sitting in it far too long. We asked for a manager, who apologized but then asked whether we wanted sweet or dry vermouth in a dirty martini, which did not inspire much confidence. The remake came back not dirty at all and had to be remade again. After nearly two hours, our entrees finally arrived. The plates were dropped on the table without a word. The chicken and fish were passable, but the sides were awful. Cold, lifeless, and completely forgettable. The broccolini was especially bad. We complained again, and the manager offered to comp the bill. Even then, it took another long wait just to close out. I eventually handed the server $100 cash because we simply wanted to leave and still tip something despite the experience. He then shoved the check open in my face and said, "There's your bill." What made this so disappointing is that we used to love this place. It was somewhere we proudly brought visitors. Instead, we left apologizing to our guest for how uncomfortable and confusing the entire night was. We do not care about free food or comps. We care about receiving a decent dining experience at a restaurant charging $30 cocktails and premium entree prices. Serea has declined dramatically, and management needs to take a hard look at both service standards and overall execution. Do better.