Amazing service and amazing food! I asked the server to help me decide between the seafood taco sampler and the sea bass Veracruz he suggested the sea bass. Oh my goodness was that the best by far sea bass dish I've eaten read more

World Famous - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I had a great experience as a solo dinner around 30 Minutes before they closed. Never felt rushed. Was attended to and the staff was patient helping me decide what to order. They were out of the lobster ravioli which was a bummer but there is always another day! I got: 1) the house salad with ranch - nice and fresh with a great portion and toasted bread 2) stuffed mushrooms - absolutely delicious!!! 3) scampi pasta -- TO GO! I was so full from the mushrooms, bread, and salad I didn't have room. 4) pina colada - get ready for a kick ! Very generous bartenders which is appreciated for a $15 cocktail All around great experience. read more

Came for Monday happy hour in the bar. Got a table right away but waited for menu for a bit but they were busy. Ruby red cocktail was nice not sweet. Then went to the Oyster Bay SB an old go to. Kona big wave for my other half. We tried the nut crusted brie and the lobster taco and the crab stuffed mushrooms. For me the mushrooms were the best in a garlic butter sauce and bread to dip Yum! Amazing view. Friendly staff and bartender. I'll be back and try the short rib tacos on Thursday and the prime rib bites and ravioli. read more

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Everything was amazing... Tried so many different appetizers and dishes. At a table of 5 adults we all said we would definitely go back and wish we would have gone there instead of where we went last Night. As much as we ate, as full as we were we all exclaimed how it was all so so so good. Also the young lady who answered the phone and changed my reservation to a window seat Couldn't have been sweeter. I hate giving an awesome review because I'm afraid a well kept secret will get out... But do yourself a favor and try this place. Lobster bisque... One of the best I've had Calimari... The best Birria Tacos... Right up there with the best Ravioli... So so good, a buy again Pasta, so good Brie.. Sent back for more ooze but so good. You can't go wrong. read more

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Wow. This place is truly magical. Delicious!!! Every single meal was amazing. The potatoes were so good. The only thing I would add is more hollandaise to the eggs Benedict. Then it would be a 10/10. We sat in the indoor outdoor section and it was so nice outside and we had a great view!! Our service was a bit slow and our server only came to the table a few times. But the meal and food made up for it! We would have ordered another drink if she came by again but oh well! We got the champagne special and it was such a great deal! read more

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We came in on a Monday with a group of 11. Although reservations were only available for up to 9, they were happy to accommodate us with a patio table featuring great ocean and boardwalk views. Service, however, was very slow. We had an 11:00 AM reservation and didn't leave until 1:30 PM. While we did wait a bit for our full group to arrive, it still took quite a while for drink and food orders to be taken. Once everything was ordered, the food came out fairly quickly, but our server checked in only occasionally. On a positive note, all of the dishes were well prepared, and everyone in our group really enjoyed their meal. read more

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Best sunset dining spot. Couldn't get closer to the water if I tried! The Viewwwew!! And totally enjoyed the Monday night Happy Hour to the MAX! Half off, people!! Brie, Brussels, Beer and a Mermaid cocktail! Topped that off with the lobster ravioli. And dessert was the so good with the whiskey bread pudding! All of it was fabulous and can't wait for the next opportunity to go! read more

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Beautiful restaurant right on the water with a great patio. We were looking for a place to have a bite and watch the sunset. World Famous was perfect! Our waitress was really nice and attentive. We ordered the clam chowder and lobster bisque to start. Both delicious but small portions. We then had a couple of appetizers: crab stuffed mushrooms and lobster ravioli. Both amazing and would reorder, especially the ravioli! We were too full for entrees but did order the Whiskey Praline Bread Pudding for dessert. I'm not a fan of bread pudding but did have a bite and it was good. My friend really enjoyed it! We would definitely return to World Famous and I'd love to try some of their fresh fish entrees. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked phenomenal. read more

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World Series, World Famous!! Congrats to the World Series 2025 winners LA Dodgers! Have been watching the exciting game 7 of the World Series and thrilled the Dodgers won, and the perfect place for a nice brunch is in Pacific Beach at World Famous... Was lucky to get parking on their lot. This restaurant is next to Surfer Hotel and it's on the main pathway next to the beach. No curve appeal, run down exterior and dark interior. Not fancy, it's very casual and I wasn't sure if I would stay but glad I did. Salty air and spectacular Ocean beach views is fantastic. The owner of this restaurant is from Austria and settled here since 1970's. His created versions of surf, turf and other dishes were inspired from his travels most particularly: France, Mexico and Malibu. The menu features dishes with those travel areas in mind. The hostess, waitress and servers were cordial, helpful and nice. Was happy to get the better seating in their outdoor patio, with umbrellas for shade and the views of the main pathway and the beach. Dog friendly patio and my baby Fendi who was amused by the various people walking along with their dogs. Great vibe for people watching.There's a small brick wall and glass divider that surrounds the outdoor patio from the pathway and crowd so it was relatively safe. From the brunch menu the signature selections caught my attention: world famous Lobster Bisque and the world famous Lobster salad. Lobster Bisque was creamy, rich and had chunks of lobster. The Lobster salad was surprisingly quiet delish, topped with chunks of lobster including a couple lobster claw meats, small golden potatoes, small golden and purple beets, cherry tomatoes, red onion, hard boiled egg, avocado lemon aioli dressing and crispy bacon...the later for my baby :) I noticed many other diners ordering the same thing, very popular makes it a high turnover of items. The bisque and salad tasted fresh, surprisingly delish and satiating. I had zero tummy room for dessert but will return to try the world famous desserts and other delicious food here. Don't let the looks of this place scare you off. The great service, the delicious food and the location makes up for it. Whether or not you're celebrating a World Series win, a visit to World Famous is worthwhile. Recommend read more

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Haven't been here in a really long time and I don't know why but had breakfast here the other day and wow it was great!!! The service was fast and on point and the food was delicious! If you sit inside or outside won't make a difference you still get a beautiful ocean view!!! Definitely will be coming back here more often! read more

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Wow what a different in the Restaurant!! Shame shame !! They used to make the greatest Lobster Bisque and now they don't give a piece or crumb of lobster !! That's what made it !! They also charge if you order a cap cod they charge for the juice What ? I never been in a Resturant /Bar where they do that !! It's a drink Wow Take your money and go somewhere else I had been coming here for years and years and I'm totally disappointed!! The Resturant smelled musty also and staff was okay except Zoey She was polite and understood my concerns My waiter a guy could have cared less So sad bye bye forever It's not so World famous anymore !! read more

World Famous - Charge for juice no good - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

A good experience at World Famous! Came on a Saturday morning and we were seating immediately. We ordered eggs, bacon, & potatoes, they were all your average breakfast food and good! I loved that the bacon was not too crispy, it was cooked perfectly for my liking :) Our server was so nice also! And of course the location being directly on the boardwalk along the ocean.. no complaints there, gorgeous. read more

World Famous - Mimosas - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Our first time here not a fancy Resturant it's beach City, a little run down but right in front of the sand to the beach Meeting our family who lives here in PB I ordered the Pozole small order 4/5 Not enough soup in the bowl But all the condiments and corn tortilla for me Kahlua Pork Hash 4/5 it was good South Beach Benedict The focaccia bread was wet and soggy 3/5 World famous breakfast 5/5 We had champagne too $15 dollars a bottle My cousin he like coming here parking lot but here they validate here so you get 2hrs free read more

World Famous - Pork Pozole help me 8/16/25 - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great and fresh food. My fish and chips was crispy, the fish was fresh, moist and tender. Everything was superb.The Beach was amazing and the service was wonderful.. definitely going back soon! read more

Bowl of chowder shown was actually 1/2 of that -shrimp were way over cooked -served us someone else old hard & half eaten bread basket -unfortunately had breakfast as well which used to be good-took 25 minutes for coffee -40 minutes for breakfast-over easy eggs were burnt on bottom with hard yoke-only toast is hard slices of their dinner leftover uneatable bread- sausage was awful-took eggs to redo-which took another 15 mins -complained to manager -offered some chowder? For breakfast? Was not at all apologetic ! We have eaten here every year for aprox 15 years - will never go there again -Tourists beware!!' read more

We sat and watched the sunset while having some really good seafood salad and cocktails . The service was prompt and good like always. The ambiance was very chill and laid back with the waves splashing on the beach. read more

World Famous - The crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Was a little skeptical about eating here when we pulled up. The building is a bit worn down but inside was cozy and reminded me of other beach joints I've been to in NJ, OBX, FL, etc. The server was from VA which was cool and she was very nice and helpful. The food was awesome and far exceeded my expectations. read more

The best blackened salmon salad ever. Really delicious. Great service as well. Great view also.

Steak was cooked to perfection! World famous is a must try for locals and tourists. Beautiful ocean view, great tasting food and oh so amazing mimosas.. read more

World Famous - Mimosass - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've loved World Famous for as long as I've lived in San Diego and have been coming here for years. We had the vegan tofu bowl, the jumbo crispy shrimp, and the kids meals with chicken fingers and a burger. Everything was delicious, and our server was really nice and very attentive. The outdoor patio where we ate was great, but the inside is nice too with big windows and amazing views. You can't beat the setting, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for being right on the water. There's something for everyone, it's walkable to the beach and nearby spots, and parking is free with validation for two hours. read more

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Pros: right on Mission Bay walkway. Convenient location and no line like Woodys next door. Nicest hostess. Cons: terrible coffee, lukewarm, poor dishwasher as there are spots on everything, no artificial sweeteners. Just have raw sugar and stevia. Oat milk is only DF alternative. Service is poor. Gratuity of 20% will automatically be added to large parties. Menu states they have toast, they DO NOT. They only have focaccia bread and tortillas. No GF options. Bottom line: will not return. read more

Great location and beach views! The Beachside Cod Sandwich And Lobster Biscuits were delicious! The Famous Burger was awesome and the Kids Fish & Chips was great. Madison was super friendly and courteous. We did not feel like ordering breakfast, so she gladly served us drinks as we came 30 mins prior to their lunch menu. PARKING: $21 for parking next door at this shopping plaza near Amplified Ale Works. read more

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This review is for the bar area only. I've been coming to world famous for over 10 years and while they have consistent deals, the service and food quality varies. For Daily Deals, they have: Monday - 1/2 off apps Tuesday - $3 shrimp tacos Wednesday - $3 lobster tacos Thursday - $3 birria tacos For food, my go tos are the shrimp and lobster tacos. Sometimes they're large and crispy and other times they're overcooked and soggy. The prime rib bites and crab stuffed mushrooms are also delicious! Check your bill though because sometimes they've tried to sneak in an extra taco order. read more

Came back for brunch and loved it just as much as happy hour. Food was delicious and those potatoes were to die for. Great flavor and perfect crunch. Our server was great handling a big group of 8 people and all the birthday chaos. read more

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No boosters for children, crowded on a table for 4 when we were 5 adults and two children. Lots of room in restaurantPlease clarify online what your 'happy hour consists of'' it can only be done in bar, we had children and that wasnt acceptable. Slow service. read more

Website said reservations recommended, so I made a rez at 6:30 for 7:15 and asked for a sunset view. Perfect timing. They were busy with walk ups and it was crowded but we were seated right up against the glass on the patio. Our waitress, Melissa, was super friendly and attentive and made great recommendations. We started with the lobster and shrimp ravioli (fresh made in house and amazing) and the lobster bisque. The bisque was creamy and had great flavor. Then I had the taco sampler and wifey had the harpoon combo. Everything was delicious and we had to get a to go box because the portions were healthy to say the least. Great dinner out! read more

World Famous - Sunset view from the patio. - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Visited World Famous twice while in PB this Labor Day Weekend. Everything was amazing and our server Olivia rocked it!! Highly recommend this joint. Funny thing that I had Mexican dishes at a Seafood joint, and I am from Arizona, yet they both were really good!! The first visit I had Machala con Huevos and it was fantastic!! Delish! My wife had the large breaded shrimp with Mango sauce and a bowl of their Clam Chowder. Both hit the spot!! I also had their signature Bloody Mary and my wife had the cucumber Serrano Chile drink. I forget the name of it, but it was good (I ended up having one). The second time we were there, I had the Carnitas Chilequiles and my bride had the California Omlet. Neither disappointed. I had an Iced Coffee called "The Dude" and she did an Aperol Spritzer. Very tasty. Another great part of these visits is that they are very dog friendly. Our buddy Sammy was able to join us!! Make sure to visit them and ask for Olivia to take care of you!!! read more

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Food, amazing. Service: Our server, Bee, was wonderful. The manager, Oscar, treated us like we owned the place. Atmosphere was warm and comfortable. read more

World Famous - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Come here for the views and stay for the lobster tacos. The restaurant looks out to the water, so definitely recommend coming here during sunset. All day Wednesdays they have a special on their lobster tacos at the bar, but it's for dine-in only. It's a good sized taco and it's pretty decent, but mine kind of got soggy, as they load it up with coleslaw. I kind of wish they put it on a corn tortilla, rather than flour. I also had some of their calamari that is served over a salad, which was a perfect pairing for it. I enjoyed the calamari more than the tacos. read more

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What can I say about World Famous that you haven't heard before? Great location right on the beach, great service, good food! Caught the sunset there and it was as amazing as it should be. Lobster bisque was fabulous, shrimp & lobster ravioli is a MUST, definitely worth the prices to have for a fantastic dinner!! read more

After running around for hours, looking for a place to eat finally found world-famous was able to get on the waitlist and had a fantastic meal. Was there with a big group after our graduation, had endless mimosas, chilaquiles, lobster bisque, calamari, skillets, and scrambles and pancakes. Everything was fantastic great waitress, right on the beach great view, perfect setting. read more

We have come here a few times, we come because the food isn't bad and the view can't be beat. I have never thought the food was GREAT, until tonight. My husband ordered the salmon salad, and I ordered the tofu curry bowl. The vegetables were cooked to perfection, the sauce was drinkable and the tofu was crispy and delicious- husbands salad was fantastic. I was so excited to leave this review! The food matched the view! What a beautiful day! read more

World Famous - Killed Vegan Tofu Bowl - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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The ambience is so cute and has surfer vibes! The outside seating has beautiful views of the beach. The service was very fast and pleasant. My friend ordered the pozole and I ordered spicy prime rib skillet. The eggs and steak were cooked to perfection. Would come again to try other items on the menu! read more

World Famous - Spicy prime rib skillet and Homemade Pozole - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Roxanne was incredible, simply amazing. Went above and beyond and we had the BEST experience! Great food, drinks, and views. read more

World Famous - Great family lunch by the beach! - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

This lovely seafood restaurant is right on the beach. The interior was cute and casual, with many larger than life windows, with stunning views of the ocean. We were seated in cozy booth seating. I ordered the Seafood Trio, comprising of roasted salmon, jumbo scampi shrimp, seared scallop, along with asparagus. Previously, the menu indicated it was served with basil crab cake, which I would have preferred over the scallops. This came with a starter of Lobster Bisque with a piece of bread. The soup was rich, creamy, and full of boldly flavored lobster taste. Out of the Seafood Trio, my favorite was the Salmon, which was delightfully flaky, tender, and well seasoned. The Shrimp was succulent, juicy, with plenty of garlicky yumminess. Scallops were soft, only lightly seared and just okay, as I am not really a fan of them. Asparagus was cooked to perfection, and a nice fresh element. There was also a honey butter stone ground corn cake, which was moist, buttery, made with real corn. For dessert, I had a hard time choosing between Mud Pie and Whiskey Praline Bread Pudding. I finally went with the Mud Pie, which consisted of chocolate ice cream, peanutty crust, chiclet drizzle, as well as whipped cream. This was delicious, velvety smooth, oh so rich, and sweet. Service was solid. Our waitress was personable and very patient with all the requests from our group. We were well taken care of throughout our dinner. I would be open to returning in order to try the Potato wrapped Seabass or Seafood Taco Sampler. read more

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We sat at the bar as we only wanted a drink and a couple of tacos each. Service was good and the mojitos were spot on. The lobster tacos for shoot hour cannot be beat. The crispy avocado and fish tacos were also good. Dining room was packed. A fun beachy place for solid food and a good time. read more

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I enjoyed a great meal on the patio while watching the sun set. I would absolutely recommend.

Drove from vegas and made sure to stop here. The clam chowder and lobster bisque always hit, so good and made sure to bring some back to vegas with me this time. Only negative is the price. I think I maybe got 8 oz at $10 per cup of soup. I can't believe how pricy it's become. Anytime I go to Santa Monica I can buy a good size bucket for $40 so 8oz is now too steep. Love this place and the view. Hopefully I can enjoy it at a reasonable rate next time. read more

World Famous - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

The staff are top notch! Roxanne, the manager, always accommodates my parents who are seniors with mobility issues. We are never seen as a "bother" and always greeted with smiles. I cannot tell you how much this means to me! Luz, our server, was attentive, kind and very friendly. The menu offers plenty of options for all types of diets. There are cocktails to choose from and the view is breathtaking- the Pacific Ocean and the boardwalk! We highly recommend this restaurant! It's why we keep returning whenever we have friends and family in town! read more

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Nice vibes but quality of the food and drink was lacking. Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** Appreciated getting seated even though the restaurant closed in 40 minutes and most of the other guests had already filed out. Took longer than expected to get our orders and the check, but staff were all friendly and I understand they were getting ready for close. **Price & portion, 3.5/5** Prices are quite steep for the portion size depending on what you order. The calamari appetizer only ended up being ~6 pieces, for example. **Presentation of the food, 3/5** Presentation is a bit old school and isn't the most thoughtful (calamari was left in a ton of sauce and got soggy very quickly). **Taste of the food, 2.5/5** Lots of hits and misses. HITS______________ - Grilled oysters with chimmichurri. Succulent, fresh, and tangy. I probably could've downed a dozen of these if I really wanted to. - Battered fish from the fish n chips: super crispy with a flakey, tender white fish. MISSES______________ - Calamari: While the calamari pieces were large, the sweet sauce it was served with overwhelmed the entire dish in both flavor and texture. It got the breading soggy immediately so there was no satisfying crunch, and it was hard to taste anything besides the sweetness. The slaw sitting under the calamari was also too wet generally, seeped all over the plate, and contributed to the soggy breading. - Pina colada: Super icy and not blended well, and the only thing you can taste is the rum float. No fruity flavors, and super unbalanced. Good if you like icy rum, not good if you're expecting a smooth tropical cocktail. - Fries from the fish n chips: These tasted stale and had neither a crisp outside or fluffy inside. They tasted like frozen fries that had been cooked, refrigerated, and reheated. **Other notes** Parking. Restrooms. read more

World Famous - Fish n chips: fish was great, fries tasted stale - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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