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Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
  • Address:
    2526 South Coast Hwy
    Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007
    Neighborhood:
    Cardiff By The Sea
  • Cuisine:
    Seafood
    Price: $30 and under

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.pacificcoastgrill.com
  • Phone: (760) 479-0721
  • Hours of Operation: LUNCH everyday from 11:00AM to 4:00PM
    DINNER Sunday through Thursday 4:30PM-9:30PM
    DINNER Friday through Saturday 4:30PM-10:30PM
    SUNDAY BRUNCH 10AM-4PM
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Seafood, Steak, Sushi
  • Executive Chef: Israel "Izzy" Balderas
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Getting there

  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: We offer valet for $4.
A word from Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique "Pacific Coast" cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, black mussels, baked oysters, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks & 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. Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View
  • Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked
Diner Reviews
  • "Great location on the beach, providing a perfect setting for a wonderful meal. Food, service, ambience - all very good. Highly recommend."
    Dined on 7/29/2014
  • "Outside is great, would be nice if they had more seating outdoors. Have been here a couple times and don't really ove the inside. Too noisy. Good is great and you can't beat the view"
    Dined on 7/29/2014
  • "Beautiful! Right on the beach! If you're looking for the perfect date this is the place!"
    Dined on 7/27/2014
  • "We found the food and service to be good but not exceptional; however, conversation was difficult. There are no soft surfaces to absorb the din. Also, we were seated at a table that would have easily accommodated 6 even though we arrived early for a 5:15 reservation for 2."
    Dined on 7/27/2014
  • "Great ambiance, the ocean is 30 feet away! Good food, excellent service, a favorite for beach dining."
    Dined on 7/26/2014
  • "the only negative to find here is the noise level with large parties. we sat on the patio, and when 4 groups of 8+ finally left, we could actually carry on a conversation."
    Dined on 7/26/2014
  • "Just one plate was served incorrect and we still paid for the redo..."
    Dined on 7/26/2014
  • "We had a group of eight people and food and service were both excellent"
    Dined on 7/25/2014
  • "Charming coastal,ocean front dining with open air design. Good selection of local wines. The staff was on point. Transparent but very attentive when appropriate. The menu selection was up to par and presentation along with preparation was adequate."
    Dined on 7/25/2014
  • "Was a great location, view and food for my husband's surprise birthday. Very happy with our experience at Pacific Coast Grill."
    Dined on 7/25/2014
  • "On the pricey side but you wil NOT be disappointed Food, service, views are Exceptional! We dined outdoors, upstairs; server was entertaining And knowledgable."
    Dined on 7/24/2014
  • "Excellent food along w/ a fabulous view!! I had the filet which was very tender and cooked perfect !!"
    Dined on 7/24/2014
  • "I can always have the most scrumptious meal on the planet here. The view is outstanding, the service wonderful."
    Dined on 7/23/2014
  • "We ate lunch on a Wednesday and the setting was perfect. We were a group of six and we were seated outside. The selection was good and had plenty of choices for vegetarians and gluten free items. I have ate here several times and I think you have to find our taste on the menu. I had some great dishes and some good dishes, but never was I disappointed. The staff was awesome every time. It is pricey, but what do you expect with the beach front dinning. I will be going again."
    Dined on 7/23/2014
  • "Food was great. View was great. Rachel, our waitress was great. Wine list is good. Cardiff is beautiful."
    Dined on 7/22/2014
  • "We foiund the restaurant very good. Noise level wad high. Food was inovative and very tasty. We would return. I would recomend."
    Dined on 7/22/2014
  • "As always our lunch/meal was perfect. We brought friends with us and one was from Turkey. Pacific Coast Grill is her favorite restaurant when she is in town."
    Dined on 7/22/2014
  • "Our favorite beach side dining spot. Love the sushi rolls and the calamari cesar salad. Wait staff always friendly and helpful."
    Dined on 7/21/2014
  • "Dinner was fantastic service was great views were the bomb! Couldn't ask for a better experience. Would highly reccomend!! You can't go wrong here."
    Dined on 7/21/2014
  • "This is really the perfect beachfront restaurant--very good food and right on the water views of Cardiff State Beach. Highly recommend for lunch."
    Dined on 7/21/2014
  • "We had a salad which included crab, shrimp and I can't remember what else. All was fresh and delicious. It was so enjoyable that we stayed a bit too long on the (screen-shaded) outdoor area and became "pinked"."
    Dined on 7/21/2014
  • "We stopped here for drinks two years ago, liked it and decided to return for my birthday dinner. The food and wine list were even better than I remembered and we had a very special night with my husband and 16 year old vegetarian step daughter. The view is great, the service much improved and more professional (they were a little unsure what to do with us last time as we were only wanting drinks and were flustered that we didn't have a reservation). Lovely walk on the beach after dinner too."
    Dined on 7/20/2014
  • "During our trip to La Jolla we drove up the coast twice and dined at Pacific Coast Grill both times. First we went for lunch. The view overlooking the ocean is amazing! The food was awesome. Their burgers and fries were to die for and the lobster and chicken enchiladas divine. The dinner menu was a bit more upscale. My husband had a wonderful fish dish and I had the lobster tacos. Delish!"
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "We sat on the outdoor patio which was perfect. Felt like you were sitting on the sand. Excellent food and service was the best! Parking service very reasonable as choices are limited."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "The service was great and so was the food - and you can't beat the view"
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "The views and the ambiuance do not get any better than this resturant. The appetizer's were wonderful. My wife does not eat fish and she ordered the turkey meatloaf. I followed suit as my appetizer was already fish based. The "meat loaf" was unedible. Tasted like cardboard with cereal thrown in to give it substance. Difficult to cut, dry as a box and impossible to swallow. Worse meal I have ever had from a resturant of this caliber, no any resturant. Ok, so it is a fish resturant but not all people eat fish and some are too stupid (me) to order fish at a fish resturant. Given all of this I would go back tomorrow and will indeed go back in the neaar future. Just don't order the meatloaf. Megan, you are an awesome server!"
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "The location, service and food are excellent. But it's very pricey. I might go again for a special occasion, but not just for a night out. And there is no happy hour! What's with that?"
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "While we enjoyed the location and food, it was a bit over priced. We can have a comparable meal and pay about $5 less per plate at other restaurants in the area."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "Have been here several times. Location is incredible, right on the beach. Service is excellent. The food quality, however, has declined. Short rib sliders were overcome by cooked onions. Tomato salad was drowned in balsamic. Lobster sandwich was dry. Maybe the chef was having a bad day. Also, quite loud for an open air restaurant. Don't really know why. View still incredible."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "We have always loved the Pacific Coast Grill, but the new location on the beach makes this a must do in San Diego. On a clear evening, the sunset is spectacular. The lobster tacos and the bag of bones are still on the menu, along with the crab and lobster guacamole. We've tried most everything on the menu and have enjoyed it all."
    Dined on 7/16/2014
  • "Beautiful view and great food. It has both inside and outside dining."
    Dined on 7/15/2014
  • "Great for lunch. Outstanding view. Megan was an excellent server."
    Dined on 7/15/2014
  • "All of our meals were superb. The local halibut - Fabulous. The sea bass - always excellent. The lobster bacon carbonara pasta was 1/2 & 1/2. The small lobster tails were like candy and perfectly done. but the larger tail was old and overcooked - tough. Each dish is well presented and the sides are always great. Nice wine list. Perfect martini. The wait staff are polite and attentive. The view is so wonderful - you are right on the beach. Perfect."
    Dined on 7/14/2014
  • "We gave eaten here twice during this visit and gave not been disappointed. Service staff was professional and food was served at the pace we requested. Heavenly!"
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "My family went to PCG last night for dinner, they sat my husband and I and our 2 children along the window, with the sun beating down on my two small children, it was very hot. We have been going to PCG since its original location, and the lobster tacos were always outstanding. I ordered the lobster tacos last night, they are supposed to come with beans, mine did not, we asked our server if the entrée came with beans and she said it does I will get you a side, of beans, the tacos were flavorless, and blah. While we have no problem paying high end prices, we expect a high end meal, if you are going to compete with Market, Mille Fleur, Pamplemousse prices, then your food should be outstanding. It is clear you are paying for the view."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "The staff was very accommodating to our group of 10. We were set up in a private room, but asked if we could sit on the patio outside. They immediately set up a table for us outside without hesitation. The Dinner experience was wonderful. I would go back weekly if I lived closer"
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "Some old friends of mine and I had our 30th High School reunion brunch here and it was the perfect spot. We all enjoyed our meals and didn't feel rushed. So, we were able to catch up and share photos. The Bloody Marys weren't too bad either. Would definitely recommend the restaurant to all."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "We dine somewhat regularly at PCG and have always enjoyed it even before they moved to Cardiff. This was our first time for brunch though and it was great just like lunch, dinner and late night drinks/apps. Only negative was we were next to the baby shower table so rather noisy. Great food, service, view, valet parking at the beach - what else is needed?"
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "From the personable Valleys to the attentive Hostesses to a Waitress who knew good service and the intracentrics of the menu, our evening out was a total enjoyment."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "As always- I am NEVER disappointed in coming here! Fish tacos and amazing view topped that day!"
    Dined on 7/11/2014
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Plan your next party here
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. Continued
Great for events up to: 100
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