Best Waterfront Restaurants in Serra Mesa

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1. Roy's San Diego Waterfront

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

Roy's San Diego Waterfront is a waterfront restaurant located on the water at the Marriott Hotel and Marina. The description mentions patio dining just steps from the water, and numerous reviews mention the outdoor seating with great waterfront views. One reviewer mentions watching the sunset over the marina, while another mentions enjoying the view of the bay and boats. It's a perfect spot for a relaxing dinner while enjoying the waterfront view.

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2. Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila

4.5

Awesome(321)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 5 times today

ABOUT FREDS OLD TOWN | Since 2001, Casa de Freds in Old Town has been bringing the fiesta to San Diego. Freds is the place for amigos - both new and old - to have a great time while enjoying quality food, fresh margaritas and a festive atmosphere. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious, Baja-infused selections that are made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. The vibrant decor and great music provide a unique dining experience right in the heart of historic Old Town. The restaurant offers plenty of versatility for groups of many sizes. The large outdoor patio is dog friendly, so bring in your furry friends and check out the doggy menu! The outdoor bar is a fantastic spot to enjoy the San Diego sun, whether you are here for the weekend or live down the street. Freds newly renovated Fiesta Cantina is the perfect place to watch your favorite sporting events. The Cantina also offers daily specials that will keep your tummies, glasses and pockets full. Thanks Amigo!

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3. Peohe's - Coronado Waterfront Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(8815)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Coronado

Booked 47 times today

Peohe's - Coronado Waterfront Restaurant is located on Coronado Island, offering spectacular waterfront views of the San Diego Skyline. Reviews often mention the 'waterfront dining', 'beautiful location looking at the City lights over the water', and 'great water views'. It's clear that this restaurant is a popular spot for a relaxing waterfront dining experience, with a variety of seafood and other dishes inspired by the island.

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4. Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.7

Exceptional(4261)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 75 times today

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.

5. Edgewater Grill

4.4

Awesome(1354)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Edgewater Grill is located in Seaport Village, on downtown San Diego's Bay. We have one of the finest waterfront views in San Diego! Spanning the length of the restaurant are outdoor patios where guests can enjoy an unobstructed view of the Coronado Bridge and Island.

6. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(4962)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 109 times today

C-Level is a waterfront restaurant, as stated in its description and confirmed by numerous reviews. It's on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado. Patrons highlight the breathtaking water views, and recommend booking tables by the water for the best experience. They also suggest catching sunsets and enjoying the city light up.

7. Island Prime

4.6

Exceptional(8408)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 74 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

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8. Oceana Coastal Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(1302)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Booked 15 times today

Oceana Coastal Kitchen features chef-driven, California cuisine along with modern, ocean-inspired design. The restaurant offers a memorable bayfront dining experience at an iconic Pacific Beach hideaway.The airy waterfront restaurant includes several distinct dining areas such as a quartz-topped cold bar embedded with mother of pearl and sea glass. The focal point in Oceana Coastal Kitchen's main dining room is an impressive 800-gallon aquarium, while a sliding window fully opens to showcase unobstructed views of Mission Bay.Oceana Coastal Kitchen offers an al fresco experience for guests, complete with sleek booths and tables with sweeping panoramic waterfront views. Led by Executive Chef Paul Arias, favorite menu items include the Oceana House Roll, the Harris Ranch Ribeye, and the Striped Seabass.We are excited to announce that we have been recognized by TripAdvisor as a 2023 Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best award winner, ranking 10th in the country for “Everyday Eats.”

9. Tidal

4.5

Awesome(1154)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Mission Bay

Booked 6 times today

Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com

10. Dockside 1953

4.5

Awesome(616)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Mission Beach

Booked 15 times today

With its spectacular waterfront setting on Mission Bay, nautical-inspired design, and a menu of mouthwatering dishes, Dockside 1953 is a favorite restaurant for hotel guests and locals alike. Aptly named for its marina-facing locale at the Bahia Resort Hotel and the year the resort opened, Dockside 1953 is a stunning standout in San Diego’s dining scene. Fresh, coastal-inspired, and locally sourced — the eclectic menu of California fare features dishes to satisfy all palates. With a dedication to high-quality ingredients, menu highlights include classic sweet and savory options for breakfast; salads, bowls, and flatbreads for lunch; sharable starters and fresh seafood entrées for dinner; and a thoughtful wine and cocktail menu. The extensive outdoor patio features cozy fire pits, gorgeous Mission Bay views, and a covered trellis to shade guests.

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kimVIP
San Diego •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We love Peohe’s - our favorite place for Happy Hour and lunch on Coronado!
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Peohe's - Coronado Waterfront RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Coronado
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4.5
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VietVIP
San Diego •48 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great short ribs and pineapple upside down cake. My go to place for that.
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Roy's San Diego WaterfrontPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.3
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Austin
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love this place, awesome food and location. Would recommend if near by.
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Edgewater GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.4
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Anne
San Diego •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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Brigantine at Portside PierPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.7
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Melanie
San Diego •59 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Definitely glad we made reservations! It was Christmas night and super busy! Our server was great. Food was good, got a Carnitas taco and it was gushy and had no pork taste. We decided it was pot roast not carnitas! Very disappointed. The white rice was interesting, never seen that at a Mexican restaurant before. Beans were good. The other taco I had was delicious! I think it was called the Gringo. I will go back just for that taco!! Overall it was a good night! We will be back
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Casa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.5

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Roy's San Diego Waterfront

2. Casa De Freds, Tacos y Tequila

3. Peohe's - Coronado Waterfront Restaurant

4. Brigantine at Portside Pier

5. Edgewater Grill

6. C-Level

7. Island Prime

8. Oceana Coastal Kitchen

9. Tidal

10. Dockside 1953

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