Best Restaurants for People Watching in Imperial Beach

8 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Henry - Coronado restaurant

1. The Henry - Coronado

4.8

Exceptional(2467)

Price: Moderate

• American • Coronado

Booked 201 times today

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

2. Seréa

4.6

Exceptional(2265)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Coronado

Booked 66 times today

Serẽa is proud to bring an exquisite sea-to-table dining experience to San Diego in a comfortable yet sophisticated setting.Located just steps from the beach in the legendary Hotel del Coronado, the restaurant's key focus is the bounty of the sea. The menu focuses on sustainable seafood, with a coastal cuisine menu that spotlights the best of the region's oceans, farms and fields, ranging from the California Coast down to the Baja Peninsula.Creative cuisine with a global flair is prepared by San Diego's own Chef Jojo Ruiz, who creates elegant, fresh dishes with just a hint of Mediterranean flair.*Serea & The Hotel Del Coronado are currently undergoing a once in a century transformation, after 100 years, we felt a facelift was in order!We wish you to be aware there will be evolving changes to the way we are able to serve you during this period as Serea and The Hotel Del Coronado are reimagined for generations to come.*

3. Edgewater Grill

4.3

Awesome(1349)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 28 times today

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.

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4. Mimmo's Italian Village

4.5

Awesome(627)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 47 times today

Mimmos Italian Village is one of the 3 original restaurants left in San Diego's historic Little Italy district. Established in 1973 in the heart of Little Italy you will find Mimmos is 3rd generation family owned and operated . Enjoy our amazing food all homemade from scratch daily, using quality ingredients and fresh local produce . Our popular dishes include, campanelle sausage, spicy shrimp linguine, and chicken parmesan. You can enjoy these dishes alongside a nice glass of wine or signature homemade sangria. Mimmo's Italian Village was started by Vincenzo Mimmo Gaglio, originally from Montelepre, Sicily. Before arriving in San Diego, Gaglio sharpened his cooking skills in Tunisia, New York City, Ontario, California, and finally, San Diego.Mimmo's seating areas consist of a charming indoor village, alfresco front and back patio seating.

5. Nonna

4.6

Exceptional(953)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 33 times today

Many restaurants in Little Italy have become destinations, among them the Busalacchi family's Nonna. The rustic décor features a relaxed country-style feel throughout the restaurant, including the delightful patio. The wonderfully welcoming atmosphere celebrates yet another delicious Sicilian food lineup, including pizzas and all that you would expect from an authentic Italian menu. The terrific entrées show the Sicilian influence, and fill the restaurant with great aromas.We would love to hear your feedback on your experience.

A photo of Topsail at Portside Pier restaurant

6. Topsail at Portside Pier

4.9

Exceptional(147)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 10 times today

San Diego's most iconic waterfront property features Topsail, a luxury lounge on the rooftop at Portside Pier! Indulge in fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and small plates while relaxing fireside above the water!

7. Saltwater

4.3

Awesome(591)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 13 times today

The best seafood in all of San Diego is officially in the Gaslamp District! Surround yourself in a stunning and vibrant aura while you and your friends indulge in the best seafood, oysters and caviar that Southern California has to offer! Our deal is simple. You pick the fish from our ice display, specify the weight and how you’d like it cooked, and let our world-class chefs do the rest!Using this method we can guarantee the highest quality of freshness and can make sure that you receive exactly what you want! We know that we will provide unparalleled freshness, and taste that cannot be beaten! Stop by today and transform your understanding of excellent seafood!

8. Blind Burro

4.6

Exceptional(672)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 14 times today

The Blind Burro specializes in fresh, coastal Baja Mexican cuisine. Our emphasis is on quality, from the customer service, to the ingredients we use in all of our hand crafted food and drinks. We want our guests to enjoy Baja Mexican fare right here in East Village, San Diego. Come in and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can meet over a carafe of spicy margaritas or on tap house sangria. . Or try us for lunch with clients while enjoying steak tacos and a quinoa mixed green salad. Hope to see you soon in the unique, airy and comfortable environment we have created for you in downtown San Diego. **All checks will have a 4% pandemic recovery surcharge due to the additional costs associated with the impact on our business and operations. This is not a gratuity and will be used to help us offset the additional product, labor, overhead and other costs.**

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MariaVIP
San Diego •114 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic food , always consistent. Everyone loved their choice. We had a wonderful waiter Piero who was very attentive.
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NonnaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Kimberly
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
From the staff to the meals it was fabulous , even on a very busy night it was an awesome experience
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SeréaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Coronado
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4.6
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Ginny
Washington, D.C. Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wow! From the hostesses to the manager, it is 100% evident that their priority is on quality and ensuring the guest enjoys their food and experience. Our girls enjoyed the kids menu, and we enjoyed the pretzel with fondue, crab cake and then the Korean skirt steak and Salmon. It was all so well cooked and tasty. This is our new favorite spot! Thank you for such a wonderful evening.
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The Henry - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• American• Coronado
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4.8
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ChristyVIP
San Diego •15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
This was a great location to watch the boat parade. Unfortunately, we had reservations and they wouldn’t let us get seated until all of our party showed up, later on they told us that they don’t usually do that when you have reservations so that was unfortunate The food is marginal, but again this was a great place to watch the boat parade.
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Edgewater GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.3
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Kavinda
Las Vegas •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
Excellent meal and even better service and fine Italian food.
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Mimmo's Italian VillagePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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4.5

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. The Henry - Coronado

2. Seréa

3. Edgewater Grill

4. Mimmo's Italian Village

5. Nonna

6. Topsail at Portside Pier

7. Saltwater

8. Blind Burro

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