Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff Restaurant - Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

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

Neighborhood:
Cardiff By The Sea

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $30 and under

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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

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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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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerSeafood
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch

Diner Reviews

"We had family visiting from Maine who the day before left a temperature of 3 degrees! Therefore, treating them to a beautiful lunch with great food and an ocean view was terrific. That said, the only challenge we had initially was with our reservation which was for 1:15pm but we did not get our table until about 2pm or a bit after. The staff was great and communicated well with us during the meantime, and even went out of their way to accommodate us downstairs even though the request was for upstairs and initially we were told that's where we would be. The noise overall is VERY loud inside which is why we preferred outside. Once there, it was great. I think our server was Chris and he was terrific."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Always good, just be ready to pay for it. PCG is not Red Lobster."
Dined on 3/5/2014
"The view is stunning -- but the restaurant is so loud, we could barely hear ourselves (there were 4 of us). The food is good, but not outstanding or memorable. The tartare and mussel appetizers were the best, salads and entrees were fine. Service was fine, but not great. We were forgotten after the entrees were served. I would recommend this restaurant for drinks and appetizers outside, while enjoying a beautiful view."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Not a lot of option in menu and the food is not good! And the price is high!!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Had reservations for Friday night...celebrating both BD & Anniversary. Resv was for 8 PM but because of the rain we left early and arrived 1 hr early. The plan was to wait in the bar. Fortunately, they had a window table waiting and we were seated right away. Raves go out for the lobster & shrimp chowder! Fantastic flavor...but it's Rich.....very rich, so keep that in mind. The Short Ribs not only were melt-in-you-mouth tender but flavor and presentation were excellent. The lobster & bacon carbonara was nicely presented, very rich, very tasty but lacked any bacon. The lobster was tough but there was a ton of tender, flavorful shrimp that made up for it. Service was fantastic! We'll be back...soon! - john & beth"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"While visiting family from Wisconsin, we had drinks and dinner at the PCG in Cardiff. It was a lovely spot to have cocktails, watch the surfers, enjoy a gorgeous ocean view and watch the sunset. Drinks were enjoyable as was dinner and desert. I would highly recommend a visit to this establishment."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"Very nice view. Server was nice and food was delicious"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"THE BEST! The VIEW, the ATMOSPHERE, the STAFF, the FOOD, (Turkey Meatloaf), EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!! I WILL BE BACK!!!!!!!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"My wife and I tried out Pacific Coast Grill for brunch this past Sunday. Both entrees we ordered were prepared to perfection and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. Great spot for brunch. We'll be back."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"Great food, great atmosphere, beautiful scenery overlooking the Pacific. Highly recommend! Get the Shrimp Dumplings appetizer!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Very consistent, we always know we will be pleased when coming to this restaurant!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Was pleasantly surprised by how beautifully decorated and organized this restaurant is. Chose it for location because had tight time frame. Food excellent and good menu choices, service efficient and not annoying and the view (of course) fabulous. Will return and would recommend."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"Good food and service right on the beach with wonderful view of the surfers."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"The food and ambiance was wonderful. The Valentines rose was a pleasant treat. I was surprised at the creative dishes. Everything we tried was outstanding. The service, however was rushed and obtrusive. I felt like I needed to hold onto plates and flatware, just to keep the busboy from taking them prematurely. Overall, I would come back again for the food and the breathtaking view."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"BEST RESTAURANT I COULD HAVE CHOSEN. To be honest if you guys are looking for a beautiful view and great food then Pacific Coast Grill is the perfect place to take that special person. You can trust on my words. Girlfriend fell in love with the breath taking view and the dinner was outstanding. The seafood pasta and the turkey breast meatloaf were just delicious. Yes you will definitely waist about $120 on average but trust me it is well worth it."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"My husband and I dined at PCG on 2/15 to celebrate Valentine's Day and it was a fantastic experience. We ordered their sushi appetizer special and enjoyed the pan-seared sea bass with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach as the main course. Everything was prepared to perfection and our server was great - attentive but not intrusive. I think we had the best spot in the house too - our table was a stone's throw away from the ocean. I'm rating the noise level as Quiet as we were outside on the patio, but I would classify the noise level inside the restaurant as Moderate. The only negative is the bar - it is small and if you don't stake your spot early, you won't get one. But we went there for dinner, so giving it 5 stars based on that."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Been coming her for years. Most amazing fish entrees."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"The reception ladies helped my husband arrange 2 dozen roses at the table and the best seat in the house.... parking attendants were very nice, everything was great, food and service. Had a great evening.... only suggestion... noise level was high at 5:30 on a holiday evening... by 7:00 was much better... good food,.. all portions including salads were too large... smaller portions with the same lovely attention to detail and great taste."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My husband & I celebrated Valentines Day for our first visit to Pacific Coast Grill. After checking out the menu online, we were both looking forward to ordering off their wonderful menu. I also put a call into the restaurant to ask about the corkage fee (as we wanted to bring our favorite wine) and was told it was $10. Upon our arrival we were given a perfect table outside. Our only disappointment was we were given a special 'Valentine' menu. Some items offered were off the main menu but at least $10-$15 were added to the price! (I hate when restaurants do this!) Then when we got our bill we were charged $20 for corkage! After I explained my phone call to the manager, the extra $10 charge was taken off our bill. Our server 'Joy' was a gem!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Had lunch there on Thursday with two friends from out-of-town. The sun was shining, the skies were clear and the day was topped off by great food and even better service at one of my favorite restaurants. In addition to the food always being top-notch, the staff went to extra lengths to make sure we had just the right table to take in the view. What's not to love?"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"We ate on patio which was quiet and intimate. Food was excellent. Inside the noise is deafening. Make a patio reservation. We did purchase a gift certificate for friends. So we must have liked it!!!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Excellent food and menu. Sunset view is spectacular. Pricey but well worth it."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"I love Pacifica Grill. The food and service is perfect. I asked to sit upstairs which has a beautiful view but when I walked in it was like I am in clear plastic tent. Small area and the plastic did not look good at all. Hope they do something to make their upstairs look like bldg and not a temporary tent that put up with some unprofessional."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"Beautiful view of the sunset with great food and comfortable outdoor seating. A little pricey."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"We at here a few months ago and it was odd experience. The menu didn't make much of anything sound very appealing but the food was quite good. Usually it's the other way around. They've rewritten the menu which helps a lot. There is very little description but the food sounds much more appealing. They've also changed how to order. Previously you ordered entrees and sides separately. That was a bit confusing and the wait staff had a hard time explaining it. Now you use the more conventional approach of having the sides be included with the entree. I had the salmon which came in a skillet with spinach on cornbread. Very tasty. My wife had the polenta which was also quite good."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"The food was excelent and we enjoyed everything we ate, especially the Mahi Mahi dish. But the service was a little slow, it took a long time to get refills on water and ice tea and to order a second glass of wine. The waiter was friendly and was knowledgable about the food and menu and made some great selections, but he was hard to locate when we needed something else. I did not like the desert they offered for my birthday, but my husband loved it. Overall it was a good experiance and the food was wonderful, but the service was so so. :)"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Great views, nice food - esp the Shrimp dumpling appetizer. Went there for late lunch and enjoyed the patio. Noise level inside was beyond energetic, so we chose to sit out on the patio."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"The food is mediocre, the drinks are overpriced and boring, and the valet parking guys take about 30 minutes to get your car."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Had a nice romantic dinner there. Dine there once a month or so, love the food and atmosphere. Only issue was the server brought our entrees before we were even half way through the appetizer. Felt kind of rushed. This is service 101. Plus we had sushi as entrees so not like it was going to get cold."
Dined on 2/4/2014
"The new Pacific Coast Grill is stunning, both inside & with the outside view. You can't get any closer to the water if you dine outside on one of their 2 outdoor patios. They have an awesome upstairs bar & the staff was great. They even offer a kids menu. The ambience is a soft, cool, coastal vibe with a lot of stone & white washed wood. The food and drinks are delicious, but it loses points for not offering a Happy Hour. Drinks are still $12-$14 for cocktails/margaritas & $4-$14 for beer all day long."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"We brought friends in from out of town. We sat on the patio and had a great dinner. It was a little fold but we chose the patio anyway and the chill was worth the view and sounds of the waves. The food was excellent and you serve my favorite whiskey (Bullitt Rye). We had a great time and will definitely be back!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Wonderful place. Great everything. Had lunch a few times and really enjoyed it. Then went to dinner and was knocked out by the experience."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"Been to PCG several times and had a great experience each time. Couldn't ask for a better view. The food is good, the decor/ambiance is excellent, and no complaints about the service. For the price, you can't go wrong!"
Dined on 1/27/2014
"lighting the waves, good spacing and service and good food. great for taking visitors and for dining with friends or a special occasion"
Dined on 1/27/2014
"It's not the old Pacific Coast Grill that we loved for years. It's hard to hear the person across the table - very loud at peak times. We won't return unless we can eat outside on the lovely patio."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"The food is of the best around and the price is very reasonable. The ocean view and sunsets...spectacular ! ! I love the crab cakes because they are full of crab with little to no filler...just delicious! The waiters are very attentive and go out of their way you make you feel like you are their number one patron. Thank you for moving into Cardiff by the sea"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"My husband and I celebrated our anniversary dinner here. The food was wonderful; we shared oysters on the half-shell, mussels in a spicy, creamy sauce, and seared ahi with black rice and mushrooms. The wine list was pricey, but we were able to find an excellent New Zealand sauvignon blanc for under $35. A complementary dessert was brought to the table. The service was attentive, but unobtrusive. This would be a lovely place for a lunch on the beach in their outside patio!"
Dined on 1/21/2014
"The salad my wife ordered had warm, limp lettuce. I had the salmon which was excellent. Great martini also"
Dined on 1/20/2014
"The view was great and the food was decent. I'd go back again specifically for the view."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"food was great. Bar seems fine. Spectacular view. restaurant too noisy to hold a conversation."
Dined on 1/18/2014

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