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Brigantine at Portside Pier, San Diego, CA

Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.7
4.7
4363 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 102 times today
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 4,363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brigantine at Portside Pier offers stunning bay views, "incredible service," and a "beautiful location." Guests appreciate the "amazing food," with highlights like the macadamia mahi and wagyu burger. While some mention inconsistencies in food quality, the ambience and "friendly staff" ensure a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for special occasions.

4,363 Reviews
  1. StephanieE VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful building and view overlooking San Diego Bay. However, it was extremely loud. We were celebrating a birthday and had difficulty hearing each other.

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  2. Amy VIP

    San Diego86 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Hadn't seen our daughter and her family for over a year. She had been to this location on their last visit and wanted to return, so we met for dinner shortly after they arrived from Texas. Two of our six meals were wrong, one of them so much so that it had to be returned. Another meal arrived 10 minutes after the rest. The dinner that was returned to be re-made didn't arrive back to the table until after everyone else was finished eating. Our server never checked back, we had to keep flagging her down, although she was spending lots of time with adjacent tables, in some cases going through the entire menu with them as they were ordering. About the time that our parking meter was running out of time, our grandkids decided they wanted dessert, had to actually get a manager to take that order so we could get back outside to put additional time on the meter so we wouldn't get a ticket. This is not the type of service we have come to expect from the Brigantine.

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  3. stacy

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner and our waitress was very nice and attentive.

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  4. Christy VIP

    Indiana19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Right on the water, fresh seafood nicely prepared and presented. Has both extensive cocktail and wine list- food appropriate. Attentive server; Would go again

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  5. Olyvia

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service 10/10 from the staff at the door to our server Tyler! Everything was amazing. Great food and they were able to accommodate for allergies. Also great view of the water from the patio!

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  6. Richard

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was seated outside and had a great view of the sunset. Our waiter was attentive and courteous. Food arrived in good time.

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  7. benjamin

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for our anniversary, had the oysters, swordfish, and lobster. The food was excellent, and cocktails were very tasty.

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  8. Ingrid VIP

    Dallas42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely location, setting, service and food. Great variety on the menu. Rosa our server was excellent. We sat at a table near the water and the view was spectacular!! Highly recommend!

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  9. Liza VIP

    San Diego20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice view of SD, restaurant is cool however, it is pricey $$$$ and don’t get the taste that you should for what they charge.

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  10. Mark

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brigantine Port-side Pier is an excellent place to dine and relax.

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Brigantine at Portside Pier is rated 4.7 stars by 4363 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 102 times today
Google Map for Brigantine at Portside Pier

1360 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-3322

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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