Brigantine Poway

4.6

1232 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

2 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

In keeping with the Brigantine tradition of excellence, The Poway Brigantine features a generous assortment of appetizers on their widely popular "Share" menu. An abundant selection of fresh seafood and grilled meats round out the rest of the offerings.

Newly redesigned at the end of 2006, The Poway Brigantine boasts a lively and contemporary atmosphere, unlike anything else in the area.

Whether you're joining us for lunch, dinner, or happy hour, The Brig's casual and unpretentious atmosphere makes it the perfect everyday restaurant.

With separate areas for private dining, The Brigantine is also an ideal place to make business connections, or celebrate special occasions with family and friends.

Start your own community tradition and Meet Me at The Brig.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 486-3066
Website
http://www.brigantine.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Angel Arrellano
Catering
Brigantine Custom Catering offers cuisine options from our Brigantine Seafood Restaurants and Miguel's Cocina. From take-out hors d'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. With more than 15 years experience in San Diego, your most important occasions will flourish under our attentive expertise. Call Jenny at 619-298-9840.
Private party facilities
Private dining areas are available for groups of 20-120 people.Nautilus Room - 60 guests (with fireplace)Champagne Room - 60 guestsNautilus/Champagne Rooms combined - 120 guestsPatio - 50 guestsFood and beverage minimums apply for private space. Please contact our group sales representative for menus and complete details.

Location
13445 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064
Area
Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Cross Street
Community Road
Parking details
The Brigantine is located in the Creekside Plaza, at the corner of Poway and Community Roads. There is ample free parking in the shopping center.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Brig Classic Calamari StripsUS$15.00
Cocktail sauce, jalapeño white sauce
Brig Shrimp Cocktail**US$18.00
Cocktail sauce & horseradish
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**US$16.00
Pork belly, Spanish chorizo, blue cheese & salted caramel
Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$21.00
Pan-seared blue crab, white wine mustard, fresh slaw
Crispy Coconut Macadamia ShrimpUS$19.00
Ponzu sauce
Crab & Shrimp Fondue^US$20.00
Crunchy garlic toast
Fresh Steamed Clams^US$20.00
Chorizo, shallots, garlic, lemon grass, red curry-coconut broth & toasted baguette

Soup & Salads

Brig Chowder / Soup of the Day
- BowlUS$11.00
- CupUS$9.00
Brig House Salad**US$12.00
Crisp greens tossed with hearts of palm, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, & crumbled blue cheese vinaigrette
Spinach Salad**US$12.00
Bacon, diced tomato & hard-boiled egg, cider-cottage cheese vinaigrette
Caesar Salad^US$12.00
Chopped romaine tossed in our classic caesar dressing with garlic croutons & parmesan cheese
BLT Wedge Salad**US$12.00
Iceberg wedge, chopped tomato, crumbled bacon, buttermilk blue cheese
Crab & Shrimp Cobb Salad**US$27.00
Shrimp & sweet red crab, sliced avocado, diced egg, tomato, bacon, blue cheese & mixed lettuce tossed in avocado-lime vinaigrette
Chopped Chicken Salad**US$21.00
Red bell pepper, tomato, onion, cucumber, avocado, olives, bacon & mixed lettuce tossed in red wine vinaigrette
Shrimp & Crab Louie Salad**US$27.00
Shrimp, crab, avocado, egg, cucumber, tomato, mixed greens, louie dressing

Entrées

Time for Bubbles: Bottle of Sparkling Wine / $20

Blackened Salmon**US$27.00
Cremini mushroom, chickpeas, cipollini onion, & roasted red pepper with English pea purée
Macadamia Crusted Mahi^US$26.00
Lemon beurre blanc, parmesan risotto & chef's vegetables
Certified Sterling New York Steak^US$31.00
10oz cut topped with blue cheese-truffle crust, mashed potatoes, garlic French beans & red wine demi glace
Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish**US$27.00
Avocado lime butter, parmesan risotto & broccolini
Chicken Cordon BleuUS$25.00
Panko breaded, goat cheese & prosciutto stuffing, mashed potatoes, arugula, cherry tomatoes, sherry vinaigrette & roasted garlic parmesan cream sauce
Breaded Cauliflower 'Steak'^US$23.00
Shitake mushrooms, caramelized onions, brussels sprouts, toasted almonds, roasted peppers & yellow coconut curry sauce
Lobster Tempura TacosUS$28.00
Cucumber-jicama slaw & cilantro remoulade on blue corn tortillas, garlic truffle fries & chef's vegetables
French Dip^US$20.00
Thinly sliced beef, jack cheese, horseradish cream, au jus
Marinated Mahi Mahi Sandwich^US$21.00
Tomato, avocado, lettuce, cilantro aioli
Crab Cake SandwichUS$25.00
Lump blue crab cake, tomato, lettuce, mustard aioli
Wagyu Burger^US$22.00
1/2 lb American wagyu, smoked bacon, wild mushroom confit, caramelized onion, roasted garlic spread, bibb lettuce & aged cheddar, garlic truffle fries

Breakfast

a taste of San Diego

Coconut-Macadamia Crusted French ToastUS$19.00
Maple syrup, mixed berries, two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, choice of bacon or sausage
Avocado ToastUS$15.00
Toasted squaw bread, crushed avocado spread, poached eggs, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes & micro green
Crab & Shrimp Omelet^US$23.00
Crab, shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, jack cheese, avocado, artichoke & jalapeño white sauce, served with breakfast potatoes
Crab Cake Benedict^US$24.00
Jumbo lump crab, poached eggs & bearnaise sauce, served with breakfast potatoes
Surf & Turf Breakfast BurritoUS$20.00
Diced skirt steak, blackened shrimp, scrambled eggs, french fries, cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado salsa & sour cream wrapped in a fresh tortilla, fresh fruit

What 1,232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

North San Diego
Good for groups
North San Diego
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Brigantine Poway is a local favorite with "excellent service" and a "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the fish tacos, blackened salmon, and swordfish dishes. Wine Wednesdays offer half-off bottles, enhancing dining experiences. While some find it pricey, the attentive staff and "delicious food" make it a memorable option for special occasions.

1,232 Reviews

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Elaine
San Diego
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was excellent. We had a reservation, arrived early but still had to wait which is disappointing. But our server, Kay, made up for the wait. We sat in the dining room instead of the bar, but it was still VERY noisy. This is a constant problem ever since they remodeled the restaurant. The food is always lovely but once again, they were "out" of our favorite wine. Why? Overall, we enjoy the Brig but there is room for improvement.
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William
San Diego
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening with friends made even better by the service provided by Kay. She was delightful. She didn’t rush us and enabled us to catch up with our friends. She lit up the table every time she came by. The food was awesome and Kay’s service is why, The Brigantine, is our “go to” casual dining restaurant in San Diego. Thanks for a great night and special thanks, to Kay, for the attentive service!
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Mary
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful, so fresh and so nicely presented. The service was outstanding. Loved the tempura lobster tacos, a real winner.
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Janis
San Diego
82 reviews
vip
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu and food, service was outstanding. Not a first time dining there
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James
San Diego
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The Poway Brigantine was unusually busy for a Tuesday night, and very loud. So, we opted to sit outside on the patio. The patio is covered and they have great heaters, so that worked out great. We were a party of four. One of our party ordered the Salmon special entree, only it turned out that when it was brought to the table, it was actually swordfish. The person who ordered the salmon didn't want to make a scene or delay dinner, so she just accepted it, but that was pretty unbelievable. I ordered the Bay Scallops, and they totally forgot to make the entree. The server brought out the other three orders and then they all looked very confused. Nobody ever acknowledged that they forgot to make the entree, but it was very clear that is what happened. Fortunately, scallops are really fast, as you barely cook them, so the wait for me meal wasn't too long. We brought our own wine, and the waitress spilled it when she poured it into my glass, making quite a mess. We wound up not getting charged for a corkage fee, but since they made no mention of it, I don't know if that was done intentionally to compensate for the spilled wine and screwed up orders, or they just forgot to bill us for the fee. My scallops were very good, and the stuffed shrimp that another in our party had was also very good, but the other two entrees were just meh. So, all in all, not a great experience that has me hankering to go back there anytime soon. It's too bad, because there aren't a lot of good restaurant options in the Poway area, especially for seafood.
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Ellen
San Diego
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat in the bar area and did Taco Tuesday. The food was great and the service was excellent. We look forward to going back.
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Alan
San Diego
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Good service. Quiet place for a conversation. Got there a bit before reservation, they said "getting your table ready". 5 minutes later they offered us the bar so we wouldn't have to wait. When asked, they said they had unexpected large parties. My guess is that they missed on calculating when people would be leaving. Seated us ( party of 3) about 10 minutes later. Wish we hadn't rushed through traffic to make our reservation. Everyone very nice and professional.
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Fred
Cleveland
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food and drinks as always.. but needed to request bread 4 times before it arrived after we ate our food.. they forgot my wedge salad which was ready and on the counter of the kitchen just not delivered.. they did comp dessert and gave gift card but should have been unnecessary..
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Jessica
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! Food is great and I love the ambiance.
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Edvin
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been going here for many years love the food and service.
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FAQs

Brigantine Poway offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 486-3066.

Brigantine Poway is rated 4.6 stars by 1232 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

2 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

13445 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064

Additional information

Cross Street
Community Road
Area
Poway / Rancho Bernardo
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Brigantine is located in the Creekside Plaza, at the corner of Poway and Community Roads. There is ample free parking in the shopping center.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Angel Arrellano
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.brigantine.com/
Phone number
(858) 486-3066
Catering
Brigantine Custom Catering offers cuisine options from our Brigantine Seafood Restaurants and Miguel's Cocina. From take-out hors d'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. With more than 15 years experience in San Diego, your most important occasions will flourish under our attentive expertise. Call Jenny at 619-298-9840.
Private party facilities
Private dining areas are available for groups of 20-120 people.Nautilus Room - 60 guests (with fireplace)Champagne Room - 60 guestsNautilus/Champagne Rooms combined - 120 guestsPatio - 50 guestsFood and beverage minimums apply for private space. Please contact our group sales representative for menus and complete details.

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Brigantine Poway

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Oysters*

Oyster on the Half Shell**

3 Baked Oysters^US$11.50

Oysters Rock^US$24.00

Starters

Brig Classic Calamari StripsUS$15.00

Brig Shrimp Cocktail**US$18.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts**US$16.00

Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$21.00

Crispy Coconut Macadamia ShrimpUS$19.00

Crab & Shrimp Fondue^US$20.00

Fresh Steamed Clams^US$20.00

Soup & Salads

Brig Chowder / Soup of the Day

Brig House Salad**US$12.00

Spinach Salad**US$12.00

Caesar Salad^US$12.00

BLT Wedge Salad**US$12.00

Crab & Shrimp Cobb Salad**US$27.00

Chopped Chicken Salad**US$21.00

Shrimp & Crab Louie Salad**US$27.00

Entrées

Blackened Salmon**US$27.00

Macadamia Crusted Mahi^US$26.00

Certified Sterling New York Steak^US$31.00

Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish**US$27.00

Chicken Cordon BleuUS$25.00

Breaded Cauliflower 'Steak'^US$23.00

Lobster Tempura TacosUS$28.00

French Dip^US$20.00

Marinated Mahi Mahi Sandwich^US$21.00

Crab Cake SandwichUS$25.00

Wagyu Burger^US$22.00

Breakfast

Coconut-Macadamia Crusted French ToastUS$19.00

Avocado ToastUS$15.00

Crab & Shrimp Omelet^US$23.00

Crab Cake Benedict^US$24.00

Surf & Turf Breakfast BurritoUS$20.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Brigantine Poway offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Brigantine Poway restaurant rated?

Is Brigantine Poway currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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