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Brigantine La Mesa, La Mesa, CA

Brigantine La Mesa

4.8
4.8
4234 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history: "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today - just to name a few.



Well-known for our signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Crème Brûlée, the Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats.



With an updated nautical decor, the busy Oyster bar is hands-down the local favorite. Lush flowering foliage outdoors creates an elegant dining experience on one of two charming patios.



The La Mesa Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Monday-Saturday, and brunch every Sunday.



Join us for our signature Happy Hour.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Oyster Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 465-1935
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adalid Estrada
  • Catering
    Brigantine Custom Catering offers cuisine options from our Brigantine Seafood Restaurants and Miguel&#39;s Cocina.<br /><br /><br /><br />From take-out hors d&#39;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.<br /><br /><br /><br />With more than 15 years experience in San Diego, your most important occasions will flourish under our attentive expertise.<br /><br /><br /><br />Call Adam at 619-298-9840.
  • Private party facilities
    Private event areas are available for groups of 20-80 guests.Mt. Helix Room - 70 seatedPatio - 60 seated; 80 standingFood and beverage minimums apply for private space. Please contact our group sales representative for current menus and detailed information.
  • Neighborhood
    La Mesa
  • Cross street
    Severin Drive
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in upper &amp; lower lots.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, 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

What 4,234 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • East County

    Best Overall

  • East County

    Best Food

  • East County

    Best Service

  • East County

    Best Ambiance

  • East County

    Best Value

  • East County

    Great for brunch

  • East County

    Good for groups

  • East County

    Healthy

  • East County

    Hot spot

  • East County

    Neighborhood gem

  • East County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East County

    Good for special occasions

  • East County

    Lively

  • East County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brigantine La Mesa offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful service and delicious food." Guests praise the "great ambience" and commend servers for being "thoughtful and friendly." The seafood is particularly highlighted as "fresh well prepared," while the restaurant's consistency in quality makes it a "neighborhood gem."

4,234 Reviews
  1. Glenda

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always,great service! Delicious food and good margaritas 🍹

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Dusty, Dustin, or Curtis (can’t remember his name) was excellent. Really great and respectful of us taking our time to enjoy the evening.

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  3. howard

    VIP

    Seattle

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
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  4. Evelyn

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good with great presentation. The margarita ($16.50) was meh. Noise level is high, where it was difficult to have a conversation with your dinner company.

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  5. Sally

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The La Mesa Brigantine is a lovely spot and the ambiance is very nice. The wait staff is very efficient, responsive, respectful, friendly and professional. The food is terrific. Have eaten there many times and will continue to do so in the future.

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  6. nora

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The La Mesa Brigantine is our favorite spot. The food is delicious and the service is excellent- especially if Matthew is your server!

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  7. Evan

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Potatoes were grainy. Vegetables were cold. Server boxed our food for us but used her bare hands to put our toast points in the box. No gloves, no scraping them into the box and no asking if we wanted to do it ourselves. NOT sanitary.

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  8. Christy

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dinner on the patio last night. Our server was very attentive and friendly. I had the crab stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon, which was outstanding. My husband had the scallops, also very delicious. It was a lovely evening there.

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  9. Linda

    VIP

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The three of us have celebrated our February birthdays here every year for over 25 years! We have never been disappointed in anything. One is now 87, the other 82 and I turned 74. We always look forward to the mudpie birthday desert at the end of our wonderful lunch (I had the coconut shrimp which is always amazing).

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  10. Harriet

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience..the food & service were wonderful.

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FAQs

Brigantine La Mesa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 465-1935.

Brigantine La Mesa is rated 4.8 stars by 4234 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brigantine La Mesa

9350 Fuerte Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Severin Drive
  • Neighborhood
    La Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Oyster Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in upper &amp; lower lots.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adalid Estrada
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, 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
  • Phone number
    (619) 465-1935
  • Catering
    Brigantine Custom Catering offers cuisine options from our Brigantine Seafood Restaurants and Miguel&#39;s Cocina.<br /><br /><br /><br />From take-out hors d&#39;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.<br /><br /><br /><br />With more than 15 years experience in San Diego, your most important occasions will flourish under our attentive expertise.<br /><br /><br /><br />Call Adam at 619-298-9840.
  • Private party facilities
    Private event areas are available for groups of 20-80 guests.Mt. Helix Room - 70 seatedPatio - 60 seated; 80 standingFood and beverage minimums apply for private space. Please contact our group sales representative for current menus and detailed information.
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