Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.8

9333 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 78 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 479-0721
Website
http://www.pacificcoastgrill.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Israel "Izzy" Balderas
Private party facilities
Party for 2 or 200 on the beach? Pacific Coast Grill has multiple options for your group. We have a private room that seats (12), upstairs patio that seats (46), downstairs patio that seats (30) or buy out the entire upstairs or downstairs.

Location
2526 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007
Area
Cardiff By The Sea
Cross Street
Quarter mile south of Chesterfield Dr. on the beach side of HWY 101.
Parking details
We offer valet for $8
Public transit
Take the coaster to the Solana Beach station from there take the Oceanside 101 bus north. Get off at Cardiff Beach and walk south on 101 for about 2 minutes.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

House Made GuacamoleUS$19.50
with cucumber, carrots, celery & salsa fresca
Dungeness Crab GuacamoleUS$30.50
jalapeno, red onions, cilantro & fresh cucumber, carrots & celery
Seasonal Oysters on the Half Shell
passion fruit mignonette & cocktail sauces half dozen
Ahi Poke TowerUS$25.50
Dungeness crab, spicy mayo, avocado & fresh sliced cucumber
*Cardiff Reef RollUS$27.00
spicy tuna, Dungeness crab, fresh jalapenos, avocado & tamari-ponzu sauce
*Veggie RollUS$18.00
cucumber, mango, daikon sprouts, avocado & tamari-ponzu sauce

Salads

Mixed Organic GreensUS$15.00
with sun-dried cranberry vinaigrette, almonds & bleu cheese
Baby Beets & Pear SaladUS$18.00
wild arugula, goat cheese, macadamia nuts, balsamic-basil vinaigrette

Entrees

Pacific PaellaUS$46.50
grilled lobster tail, mahi, clams, scallops, shrimp & saffron Arborio rice
Grilled SeabassUS$36.50
mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, tomato, basil, white wine sauce
Seared AhiUS$38.00
coconut forbidden rice, beech mushrooms & tamari-ponzu butter sauce
Lobster TailUS$59.50
8oz. broiled & served with jasmine rice, artichokes, green beans, summer baby squash
Plum-Ginger Braised Short RibsUS$37.50
cheddar-jalapeño au gratin potatoes & shaved Brussel sprouts
Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon 8oz.US$48.50
Boursin mashed, charred asparagus & green peppercorn demi glaze
Cowboy SteakUS$59.50
18 oz. bone in “Sterling” Ribeye with smoked fingerling potatoes & asparagus
Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon & LobsterUS$79.50
6oz. “Sterling” Filet Mignon with 8oz. Lobster Tail

Desserts

Dulce de Leche Crème BruleeUS$13.00
with wild mixed berries
Tahitian Coconut CheesecakeUS$13.00
with passion fruit sauce
PCG Banana SplitUS$15.00
chocolate gelato, drizzled with chocolate-caramel sauce macadamia

What 9,333 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Great for scenic views
San Diego
Seafood
North San Diego
Great for scenic views
North San Diego
Seafood
North San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pacific Coast Grill in Cardiff offers a "spectacular view" of the ocean, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "amazing food," with the seafood dishes being a highlight. The ambiance is praised for its relaxing beachside setting, and outdoor seating lets diners enjoy "breathtaking sunsets."

9,333 Reviews

C
Chris
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent; everything we tried was delightful and expertly prepared. Coupled with a table side view of sunset over the Pacific…couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience.
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Jennifer
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My Mother's favorite restaurant. Always consistent from thae valets to servers to the sunset view. We dine here 2 or 3 times a year. Today we booked a 4 pm reservation so that we could also catch the sunset and celebrate Moms birthday Food was excellent as always I wish I had caught the name of our server she was very happy and attentive to my parents. The calamari to share as appetizer was great and plenty of food for 3 people. I ordered the Chilean sea bass. Excellent. We will return I'm certain!
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Michelle
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! Sitting on patio at sunset is hard to beat. 4 Entrees very good w/ exception of risotto which was salty. Nice touch recognizing bday with a delicious dessert. Will return and would definitely recommend.
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Phil
VIP
San Diego
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, good service. Limited menu but everything is delicious. Quite noisy near the bar and kitchen. Our group had mahi mahi that was delicious. Lobster tacos are still on the menu from original location and are a great choice. Great place for out of town visitors with their expansive view.
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Alicia
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a beautiful spot with fantastic food. We had lunch on the back patio and commented that they do not have any music playing which was lovely because you hear the waves crashing. Such a great spot!
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Marcia
Phoenix
303 reviews
5.0
303 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful waterside table. Excellent service at beachside locale. Had the delicious chowder with lobster, bacon and shrimp, creamy, superb. Also enjoyed Dungeness crab chopped salad. My friend raved about the mahi mahi sandwich. Cocktails were well made and yummy. We will be back again next time we are in the area!!!
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Suszi
VIP
Hawaii
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jose was an outstanding server❗️He was exceptional in his efforts to assist us with ordering and making everything special for us. Miguel the manager is great and you can tell by the way he treats his staff and customers. The food is yummy: Shrimp Dumplings with port wine sauce, Seafood pasta, Rib Eye Patty Me.lt, Balcknerry Mojito, etc…Plus the beautiful view of the ocean right outside is fantastic! Mahalo Nui Loa for always being so consistent and good to your customers. Mike the Valet is also wonderful!
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Aliy
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect date night spot. Really enjoyed our meal too.
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Chris
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at PCG. Plus Mikey takes best care of the cars while we dine!
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Paul
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the outdoor seating. One of the best beachfront dining locations in San Diego County, in addition to great seafood.
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FAQs

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 479-0721.

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff is rated 4.8 stars by 9333 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 78 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

2526 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007

Additional information

Cross Street
Quarter mile south of Chesterfield Dr. on the beach side of HWY 101.
Area
Cardiff By The Sea
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer valet for $8
Public transit
Take the coaster to the Solana Beach station from there take the Oceanside 101 bus north. Get off at Cardiff Beach and walk south on 101 for about 2 minutes.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Israel "Izzy" Balderas
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.pacificcoastgrill.com/
Phone number
(760) 479-0721
Private party facilities
Party for 2 or 200 on the beach? Pacific Coast Grill has multiple options for your group. We have a private room that seats (12), upstairs patio that seats (46), downstairs patio that seats (30) or buy out the entire upstairs or downstairs.

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Chilled Appetizers

House Made GuacamoleUS$19.50

Dungeness Crab GuacamoleUS$30.50

Seasonal Oysters on the Half Shell

Ahi Poke TowerUS$25.50

*Cardiff Reef RollUS$27.00

*Veggie RollUS$18.00

Salads

Mixed Organic GreensUS$15.00

Baby Beets & Pear SaladUS$18.00

Entrees

Pacific PaellaUS$46.50

Grilled SeabassUS$36.50

Seared AhiUS$38.00

Lobster TailUS$59.50

Plum-Ginger Braised Short RibsUS$37.50

Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon 8oz.US$48.50

Cowboy SteakUS$59.50

Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon & LobsterUS$79.50

Desserts

Dulce de Leche Crème BruleeUS$13.00

Tahitian Coconut CheesecakeUS$13.00

PCG Banana SplitUS$15.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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