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Brigantine at Portside Pier, San Diego, CA

Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.7
4.7
4181 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Parade of Lights 12.8.24

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 8, 2024 only
    Enjoy the San Diego Parade of Lights from the comfort of a premium waterfront table with stunning views of the San Diego Bay. When booking this option, you will be guaranteed a patio table with a great view of the parade. Each table has a $75 per person food and beverage minimum that is required at booking. This upfront payment will go towards your total bill and does not include taxes or the 20 percent gratuity added. All items ordered that exceed the food and beverage minimum will be charged to the party the day of the reservation.
    Parade of Lights 12.8.24 Photo
  • Parade of Lights 12.15.24

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 15, 2024 only
    Enjoy the San Diego Parade of Lights from the comfort of a premium waterfront table with stunning views of the San Diego Bay. When booking this option, you will be guaranteed a patio table with a great view of the parade. Each table has a $75 per person food and beverage minimum that is required at booking. This upfront payment will go towards your total bill and does not include taxes or the 20 percent gratuity added. All items ordered that exceed the food and beverage minimum will be charged to the party the day of the reservation.
    Parade of Lights 12.15.24 Photo

What 4,181 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brigantine at Portside Pier offers a "beautiful oceanfront setting" with "fantastic service" and "amazing" seafood dishes. Known for its "excellent" brunches and "great atmosphere," the restaurant provides a memorable dining experience with "spectacular views" of the bay. While some dishes may vary in quality, the ambiance and professional staff consistently impress.

4,181 Reviews
  1. Mary

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always a great option and excellent experience!!!!!

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  2. Justin

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is great and personable. Food comes out quick and is fresh. Serving size seems to be down.

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  3. Kenny

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Brig!! Especially at port side. We used to go to Anthony’s for years.. actually my whole upbringing! I was sad when it left, but love what it has become! We go to La mesa brigantine all the time. Keep Up the good work! Cheers!

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  4. BEN

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing views of the bay and waterfront skyline. Surprisingly delectable seafood entrees as commented among my group of 5 with different seafood orders. But more surprising was the remarkably inexpensive price points for such quality dishes. Will definitely revisit on every trip to San Diego.

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  5. Yvette

    Kansas City

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful view, food was great, a definite win. Ate on the deck with heater was fine

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  6. Nichole

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Rob was great, he made the experience so much better. We took our toddler and he was so accommodating and understanding. The food was amazing. We ordered the surf and turf filet mignon and lobster- OUTSTANDING! The vibe was casual but very fun and beautiful views. Will be back forsure :)

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  7. David

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice experience, beautiful location. Cold evening(we were seated outside and didn’t request) , made it more than a little uncomfortable. Overall the service by Trey was outstanding and the food was good and priced appropriately

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  8. Hlee

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had guests from out-of-town. Made reservations early. Was seated in the bar area, surrounded by loud noise. Poor service at best!!!

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  9. Spencer

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Bad experience all around. It was clear when we showed up they were behind on reservations because tables had not gotten up. Rather than telling us it would be a few minutes. They decide to sit us outside when it was extremely windy and around 50°. No one else was sitting outside.

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  10. Jim

    Phoenix

    90 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Local people at our hotel recommended this restaurant. We arrived at 6 PM and were seated at a little small table that looked like it was in the middle of a walkway. Eve our server said it was not a normal table location but was setup because it was too cold that Friday night for outside seating. We asked if there was a booth available because we saw empty booths close to our table. They said no booths available. The booth right next to us had 2 people and there were other open booths that were still vacant when we left the restaurant.. We spent over $220 on our dinner and a bottle of ZD Chardonnay and felt we were were deserving of a much better table. My Scallops were good but my wife was disappointed with her Macadamia Crusted Mahi. We did enjoy our Wedge salad. I cannot and will not recommend your restaurant to anyone because of the way we were seated. Our server Lukasz C was good but the lousy table ruined the whole evening.

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FAQs

Brigantine at Portside Pier is rated 4.7 stars by 4181 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.
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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