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Brigantine at Portside Pier, San Diego, CA

Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.7
4.7
4257 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service.

Today, we’re known far and wide for our San Diego-style surf and turf. From our award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our perpetually best-selling marinated grilled swordfish. Always prepared to exceed expectations, and served with a smile. You can stop in at any neighborhood Brigantine and get a taste of the local flavor, from regionally inspired specials, to custom cocktails and home town craft beers. At the Brigantine we make first timers feel like regulars, and consider regulars part of the family. So come by often, and share our taste for life.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 719-4960
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Portside Pier Brigantine offers two private dining rooms overlooking the beautiful San Diego Bay that are a wonderful option for groups of 20-150. We have hosted hundreds of private events from intimate business dinners to wedding receptions. Let our Events Team guide your next private dining experience with a breathtaking view!
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Ash Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 4,257 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brigantine at Portside Pier is a waterfront gem in San Diego, praised for its "beautiful setting" and "excellent service." Guests frequently highlight the "stunning views" and vibrant atmosphere. While some dishes could improve, many patrons rave about the "amazing seafood" and attentive staff, making it a top choice for special occasions and casual dining alike.

4,257 Reviews
  1. Karen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender was excellent didn’t catch his name but an Irish brogue. Great recommendations and everything was excellent.

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  2. Christine

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    33 reviews

    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time we’ve visited this Brigantine. The place is gorgeous! Ocean views, beautiful open decor, good food! But the service is lacking. Both times our servers delivered our food and forgot us. No water or drink refills, no checking on us—we had to wave them down to order dessert. I don’t get it.

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  3. Anne

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our niece was in town with her new husband and met us there for lunch. It was also her birthday. My husband and I have eaten at the Brigantine many times and thought this would be a great place for a birthday luncheon. Michael, our server, was very understanding that we didn't want very fast service as we had a lot of family news to catch up. As usual the dinks and food were great. I was particularly pleased with my Oysters Rockefeller. The portions for our meals were just right and we had a little room leftover to dig into my niece's birthday desert. All in all, a great experience, as usual.

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  4. Sandi

    VIP

    San Diego

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    George is the best server! It was the perfect place with the perfect server for my daughter’s birthday lunch. The food, the view and ambiance is top notch.

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  5. Ed

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. Spectacular location. Looks like they may have been understaffed. Service wasn’t as attentive as you would expect but could certainly be a staffing challenge. Our server, when he was with us, was excellent.

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  6. Jane

    VIP

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All 5 of is loved our choices. We had surf and Turf, chicken cordon-bleu, oysters, calamari, Tiger shrimp, clam chowder, and halibut. Good wine list as well. Nice ambiance, too! Staff was very cordial.

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  7. avinash

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding location and very good food. The Lobster Tails special and the Baked Oysters were worth special mention. And Dylan was an attentive and well-informed server.

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  8. Susan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Max, was the absolute best. Food and cocktails were awesome. My Chicago cousins were very impressed.

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  9. Rath

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and the service was outstanding. The view at the bay is incredible

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  10. Alfonso

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente lugar para un buen rato con tu pareja o amigos. La comida muy buena y la vista muy agradable

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Brigantine at Portside Pier is rated 4.7 stars by 4257 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 times today
Google Map for Brigantine at Portside Pier

1360 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-3322

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ash Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 719-4960
  • Private party facilities
    The Portside Pier Brigantine offers two private dining rooms overlooking the beautiful San Diego Bay that are a wonderful option for groups of 20-150. We have hosted hundreds of private events from intimate business dinners to wedding receptions. Let our Events Team guide your next private dining experience with a breathtaking view!
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