Brigantine Poway

4.7

1271 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

In keeping with the Brigantine tradition of excellence, The Poway Brigantine features a generous assortment of appetizers on their widely popular "Share" menu. An abundant selection of fresh seafood and grilled meats round out the rest of the offerings.

Newly redesigned at the end of 2006, The Poway Brigantine boasts a lively and contemporary atmosphere, unlike anything else in the area.

Whether you're joining us for lunch, dinner, or happy hour, The Brig's casual and unpretentious atmosphere makes it the perfect everyday restaurant.

With separate areas for private dining, The Brigantine is also an ideal place to make business connections, or celebrate special occasions with family and friends.

Start your own community tradition and Meet Me at The Brig.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 486-3066
Website
http://www.brigantine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Angel Arrellano
Catering
Brigantine Custom Catering offers cuisine options from our Brigantine Seafood Restaurants and Miguel's Cocina. From take-out hors d'oeuvres and party platters to full-service dinners with bar, Brigantine Custom Catering will tailor a menu and service package to meet your individual needs. With more than 15 years experience in San Diego, your most important occasions will flourish under our attentive expertise. Call Jenny at 619-298-9840.
Private party facilities
Private dining areas are available for groups of 20-120 people.Nautilus Room - 60 guests (with fireplace)Champagne Room - 60 guestsNautilus/Champagne Rooms combined - 120 guestsPatio - 50 guestsFood and beverage minimums apply for private space. Please contact our group sales representative for menus and complete details.

Location
13445 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064
Neighborhood
Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Cross street
Community Road
Parking details
The Brigantine is located in the Creekside Plaza, at the corner of Poway and Community Roads. There is ample free parking in the shopping center.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Brig Classic Calamari Strips$15.00
Cocktail sauce, jalapeño white sauce
Brig Shrimp Cocktail**$18.00
Cocktail sauce & horseradish
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**$16.00
Pork belly, Spanish chorizo, blue cheese & salted caramel
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$21.00
Pan-seared blue crab, white wine mustard, fresh slaw
Crispy Coconut Macadamia Shrimp$19.00
Ponzu sauce
Crab & Shrimp Fondue^$20.00
Crunchy garlic toast
Fresh Steamed Clams^$20.00
Chorizo, shallots, garlic, lemon grass, red curry-coconut broth & toasted baguette

Soup & Salads

Brig Chowder / Soup of the Day
- Bowl$11.00
- Cup$9.00
Brig House Salad**$12.00
Crisp greens tossed with hearts of palm, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, & crumbled blue cheese vinaigrette
Spinach Salad**$12.00
Bacon, diced tomato & hard-boiled egg, cider-cottage cheese vinaigrette
Caesar Salad^$12.00
Chopped romaine tossed in our classic caesar dressing with garlic croutons & parmesan cheese
BLT Wedge Salad**$12.00
Iceberg wedge, chopped tomato, crumbled bacon, buttermilk blue cheese
Crab & Shrimp Cobb Salad**$27.00
Shrimp & sweet red crab, sliced avocado, diced egg, tomato, bacon, blue cheese & mixed lettuce tossed in avocado-lime vinaigrette
Chopped Chicken Salad**$21.00
Red bell pepper, tomato, onion, cucumber, avocado, olives, bacon & mixed lettuce tossed in red wine vinaigrette
Shrimp & Crab Louie Salad**$27.00
Shrimp, crab, avocado, egg, cucumber, tomato, mixed greens, louie dressing

Entrées

Time for Bubbles: Bottle of Sparkling Wine / $20

Blackened Salmon**$27.00
Cremini mushroom, chickpeas, cipollini onion, & roasted red pepper with English pea purée
Macadamia Crusted Mahi^$26.00
Lemon beurre blanc, parmesan risotto & chef's vegetables
Certified Sterling New York Steak^$31.00
10oz cut topped with blue cheese-truffle crust, mashed potatoes, garlic French beans & red wine demi glace
Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish**$27.00
Avocado lime butter, parmesan risotto & broccolini
Chicken Cordon Bleu$25.00
Panko breaded, goat cheese & prosciutto stuffing, mashed potatoes, arugula, cherry tomatoes, sherry vinaigrette & roasted garlic parmesan cream sauce
Breaded Cauliflower 'Steak'^$23.00
Shitake mushrooms, caramelized onions, brussels sprouts, toasted almonds, roasted peppers & yellow coconut curry sauce
Lobster Tempura Tacos$28.00
Cucumber-jicama slaw & cilantro remoulade on blue corn tortillas, garlic truffle fries & chef's vegetables
French Dip^$20.00
Thinly sliced beef, jack cheese, horseradish cream, au jus
Marinated Mahi Mahi Sandwich^$21.00
Tomato, avocado, lettuce, cilantro aioli
Crab Cake Sandwich$25.00
Lump blue crab cake, tomato, lettuce, mustard aioli
Wagyu Burger^$22.00
1/2 lb American wagyu, smoked bacon, wild mushroom confit, caramelized onion, roasted garlic spread, bibb lettuce & aged cheddar, garlic truffle fries

Breakfast

a taste of San Diego

Coconut-Macadamia Crusted French Toast$19.00
Maple syrup, mixed berries, two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, choice of bacon or sausage
Avocado Toast$15.00
Toasted squaw bread, crushed avocado spread, poached eggs, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes & micro green
Crab & Shrimp Omelet^$23.00
Crab, shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, jack cheese, avocado, artichoke & jalapeño white sauce, served with breakfast potatoes
Crab Cake Benedict^$24.00
Jumbo lump crab, poached eggs & bearnaise sauce, served with breakfast potatoes
Surf & Turf Breakfast Burrito$20.00
Diced skirt steak, blackened shrimp, scrambled eggs, french fries, cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado salsa & sour cream wrapped in a fresh tortilla, fresh fruit

What 1,271 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Brigantine Poway enchants with its bright, inviting ambiance post-remodel, offering "delicious food" and "excellent service." The seafood, particularly the lobster tacos and swordfish, receives rave reviews. While some note noise levels, many appreciate the "friendly and accommodating" staff. It's a top choice for special occasions and local dining delights.

1,272 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and survive was good enjoyed what we ordered and the waiter was so helpful
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Francine
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service is always consist. We enjoyed our dinner. The portions were large and very tasty.
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BeverlyR VIP
San Diego27 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the fireplaces! How many restaurants in San Diego have that kind of ambiance?
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Cliff VIP
San Diego19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We go to Brigantine regularly and have never been disappointed. The service is fantastic and the food is delicious and reasonably priced compared to other high-end seafood restaurants.
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J.R.
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect venue for an intimate birthday dinner for my wife. Service by Eric was outstanding (cheerful and very attentive) and the food was delicious.
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June
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ok not outstanding. Upsell to order more sides, drinks. I've had better fish & chips for less cost. It's the ambience you're paying more for. Open table menu preview not totally accurate. Views out windows of other retail.
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cyndy
San Diego2 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went last night for a day after Valentine's romantic dinner. Made reservations, was greeted and sat immediately. No issues with the the ambience or staff in general. We sat in the back room with the fireplace. It was a little annoying people kept using the side door we were sat next to as it was a cold night and distruptive to our experience, but I guess nothing the restaurant could control. However, the food was another story. I ordered a dozen Chesapeake oysters. While their size was good, they were flavorless (@ $3.75 a piece), the cocktail sauce tasted like ketchup and the horseradish did not taste fresh as it was also flavorless. I get they can't control the oysters taste, but they absolutely can their cocktail and horseradish. I'm from the East Coast so I know seafood. These were a waste of $42. As an entree, I ordered the crab stuffed shrimp with mash potatoes and green beans. The presentation was good but the entire entree was cold! My husband's entree (tacos) was warm so I didn't say anything. My husband didn't care for his meal in general, said it was bland. I also had ordered a pre dinner vodka tonic with a twist. Their version of a twist is to throw a lime into the drink which is wrong and just lazy. I bartendered for many years and this always bugs me when bartenders don't know how to make a simple drink especially at pricier places. A twist means you remove the lime flesh, rub the inside of the rind on the glass rim, twist it and put it in the drink. They need to train their bar better. Needless to say, we will not be going back.
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Alice VIP
San Diego18 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This location was remodeled recently. Prices are very high on the specials. I ordered my steak medium and it came rare. Not good. We also shared a $12 salad. They were very small! Unfortunately our waitress was not very attentive. I'll probably wait to go back for a while now...
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Brian
San Diego12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service from staff and the grilled swordfish taco was great as usual.
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Dan
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress, Danielle, was a pleasure to have take care of us. Pleasant, funny and helpful with our choices. Enjoyed the experience!
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FAQs

Brigantine Poway offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 486-3066.

Brigantine Poway is rated 4.7 stars by 1271 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

13445 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064

Additional information

Cross street
Community Road
Neighborhood
Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Brigantine is located in the Creekside Plaza, at the corner of Poway and Community Roads. There is ample free parking in the shopping center.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Angel Arrellano
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.brigantine.com/
Phone number
(858) 486-3066
Catering
Brigantine Custom Catering offers cuisine options from our Brigantine Seafood Restaurants and Miguel's Cocina. From take-out hors d'oeuvres and party platters to full-service dinners with bar, Brigantine Custom Catering will tailor a menu and service package to meet your individual needs. With more than 15 years experience in San Diego, your most important occasions will flourish under our attentive expertise. Call Jenny at 619-298-9840.
Private party facilities
Private dining areas are available for groups of 20-120 people.Nautilus Room - 60 guests (with fireplace)Champagne Room - 60 guestsNautilus/Champagne Rooms combined - 120 guestsPatio - 50 guestsFood and beverage minimums apply for private space. Please contact our group sales representative for menus and complete details.

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Brigantine Poway

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Oysters*

Oyster on the Half Shell**

3 Baked Oysters^$11.50

Oysters Rock^$24.00

Starters

Brig Classic Calamari Strips$15.00

Brig Shrimp Cocktail**$18.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts**$16.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$21.00

Crispy Coconut Macadamia Shrimp$19.00

Crab & Shrimp Fondue^$20.00

Fresh Steamed Clams^$20.00

Soup & Salads

Brig Chowder / Soup of the Day

Brig House Salad**$12.00

Spinach Salad**$12.00

Caesar Salad^$12.00

BLT Wedge Salad**$12.00

Crab & Shrimp Cobb Salad**$27.00

Chopped Chicken Salad**$21.00

Shrimp & Crab Louie Salad**$27.00

Entrées

Blackened Salmon**$27.00

Macadamia Crusted Mahi^$26.00

Certified Sterling New York Steak^$31.00

Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish**$27.00

Chicken Cordon Bleu$25.00

Breaded Cauliflower 'Steak'^$23.00

Lobster Tempura Tacos$28.00

French Dip^$20.00

Marinated Mahi Mahi Sandwich^$21.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$25.00

Wagyu Burger^$22.00

Breakfast

Coconut-Macadamia Crusted French Toast$19.00

Avocado Toast$15.00

Crab & Shrimp Omelet^$23.00

Crab Cake Benedict^$24.00

Surf & Turf Breakfast Burrito$20.00

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Make a reservation

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