Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.8

9361 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 84 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Sushi
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 479-0721
Website
http://www.pacificcoastgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Israel "Izzy" Balderas
Private party facilities
Party for 2 or 200 on the beach? Pacific Coast Grill has multiple options for your group. We have a private room that seats (12), upstairs patio that seats (46), downstairs patio that seats (30) or buy out the entire upstairs or downstairs.

Location
2526 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007
Neighborhood
Cardiff By The Sea
Cross street
Quarter mile south of Chesterfield Dr. on the beach side of HWY 101.
Parking details
We offer valet for $8
Public transit
Take the coaster to the Solana Beach station from there take the Oceanside 101 bus north. Get off at Cardiff Beach and walk south on 101 for about 2 minutes.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

House Made Guacamole$19.50
with cucumber, carrots, celery & salsa fresca
Dungeness Crab Guacamole$30.50
jalapeno, red onions, cilantro & fresh cucumber, carrots & celery
Seasonal Oysters on the Half Shell
passion fruit mignonette & cocktail sauces half dozen
Ahi Poke Tower$25.50
Dungeness crab, spicy mayo, avocado & fresh sliced cucumber
*Cardiff Reef Roll$27.00
spicy tuna, Dungeness crab, fresh jalapenos, avocado & tamari-ponzu sauce
*Veggie Roll$18.00
cucumber, mango, daikon sprouts, avocado & tamari-ponzu sauce

Salads

Mixed Organic Greens$15.00
with sun-dried cranberry vinaigrette, almonds & bleu cheese
Baby Beets & Pear Salad$18.00
wild arugula, goat cheese, macadamia nuts, balsamic-basil vinaigrette

Entrees

Pacific Paella$46.50
grilled lobster tail, mahi, clams, scallops, shrimp & saffron Arborio rice
Grilled Seabass$36.50
mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, tomato, basil, white wine sauce
Seared Ahi$38.00
coconut forbidden rice, beech mushrooms & tamari-ponzu butter sauce
Lobster Tail$59.50
8oz. broiled & served with jasmine rice, artichokes, green beans, summer baby squash
Plum-Ginger Braised Short Ribs$37.50
cheddar-jalapeño au gratin potatoes & shaved Brussel sprouts
Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon 8oz.$48.50
Boursin mashed, charred asparagus & green peppercorn demi glaze
Cowboy Steak$59.50
18 oz. bone in “Sterling” Ribeye with smoked fingerling potatoes & asparagus
Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon & Lobster$79.50
6oz. “Sterling” Filet Mignon with 8oz. Lobster Tail

Desserts

Dulce de Leche Crème Brulee$13.00
with wild mixed berries
Tahitian Coconut Cheesecake$13.00
with passion fruit sauce
PCG Banana Split$15.00
chocolate gelato, drizzled with chocolate-caramel sauce macadamia

What 9,361 people are saying

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Seafood
North San Diego
Great for scenic views
North San Diego
Seafood
North San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pacific Coast Grill in Cardiff offers "amazing views" and a delightful dining experience with "excellent service." Guests consistently praise the "fresh and perfectly cooked" food and the "friendly and attentive" staff. Though occasional noise and pricing concerns exist, the overall ambiance and beachfront location make it a favorite for special occasions and casual dining alike.

9,361 Reviews

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susan
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite spot! Went there for my birthday today. It was raining but it was still perfect!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Came to Pacific Coast Grill for dinner and had a great experience overall. Our server was friendly, attentive, and checked in often without being overbearing. The Hot Stone Surf & Turf was a fun, interactive dish, though a little anxiety-inducing making sure everything was cooked correctly. The ahi was definitely better than the filet. The shrimp dumplings were the favorite of the night—the texture was phenomenal, and the sauce was sweet and flavorful. The sea bass had a light sauce that complemented it nicely. The salmon was cooked well, though it could have used a bit more sauce to balance out the amount of rice. It leaned on the sweeter side, which matched the menu description. The lobster was cooked well though there was nothing remarkable about it. For dessert, the tempura bananas and apple pie were a perfect way to end the night. Definitely a great spot for a meal with a view! You should plan on valeting your car.
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beccafromsandiego
San Diego4 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Too loud, hard to talk. Beet salad was just ok, not as good as I've had there before. Sea bass was great, ribs great, French fries mushy, service was excellent. Birthday cake slice was delicious!
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Heather
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, accommodating and professional staff in a beautiful setting. The wait staff team well with the buss staff. It feels that there is oversight and collaboration to achieve a high customer service experience that is never intrusive. I needed help to coordinate my reservation for five and made a change of date. The email communication was prompt and helpful.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service from valet on arrival to tableside was impeccable! Food is always outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great and food great! Food came faster than expected.
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michelle VIP
San Diego76 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful!! Love the Mahi Mahi sandwich. Gorgeous view!
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Barbara VIP
Tampa56 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a light meal of some sushi rolls and salad. Everything was delicious.
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Kim VIP
San Diego77 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful experience all around. I would go here everyday. Great menu, service,view. Love this experience
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Francis
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu, great ambiance, great service, wonderful experience. Do not like the 4% surcharge.
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FAQs

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 479-0721.

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff is rated 4.8 stars by 9361 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 84 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

2526 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007

Additional information

Cross street
Quarter mile south of Chesterfield Dr. on the beach side of HWY 101.
Neighborhood
Cardiff By The Sea
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer valet for $8
Public transit
Take the coaster to the Solana Beach station from there take the Oceanside 101 bus north. Get off at Cardiff Beach and walk south on 101 for about 2 minutes.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Israel "Izzy" Balderas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pacificcoastgrill.com/
Phone number
(760) 479-0721
Private party facilities
Party for 2 or 200 on the beach? Pacific Coast Grill has multiple options for your group. We have a private room that seats (12), upstairs patio that seats (46), downstairs patio that seats (30) or buy out the entire upstairs or downstairs.

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Seafood Pasta

Alaskan Halibut

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Chilled Appetizers

House Made Guacamole$19.50

Dungeness Crab Guacamole$30.50

Seasonal Oysters on the Half Shell

Ahi Poke Tower$25.50

*Cardiff Reef Roll$27.00

*Veggie Roll$18.00

Salads

Mixed Organic Greens$15.00

Baby Beets & Pear Salad$18.00

Entrees

Pacific Paella$46.50

Grilled Seabass$36.50

Seared Ahi$38.00

Lobster Tail$59.50

Plum-Ginger Braised Short Ribs$37.50

Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon 8oz.$48.50

Cowboy Steak$59.50

Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon & Lobster$79.50

Desserts

Dulce de Leche Crème Brulee$13.00

Tahitian Coconut Cheesecake$13.00

PCG Banana Split$15.00

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