Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in San Diego

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Ketch Grill & Taps - Portside Pier

4.7

4.7 (170)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Ketch Tasting Deck offers a full-service dining experience on the 2nd floor at Portside Pier with stunning views overlooking San Diego Bay!
Brought to you by the Brigantine Family of Restaurants. For generations our family has created unforgettable experiences true to the San Diego lifestyle at our Brigantine & Miguel’s restaurants. We’ve hosted countless celebrations and poured many a round for the happiest of hours.
WE KNOW EXACTLY WHAT MAKES FOR THE BEST MEMORIES AND THE BEERS THAT CAPTURE THE FEELING. IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE WE CRAFTED OUR OWN AND PUT THEM ON TAP.
From beer aficionados to casual drinkers, we’ve got everyone covered with our easy-to-love (and drink) brews made for making memories!

Top review

jerry

Dined 6 days ago

We had great food and a view over the water of the sunset. Unfortunately clouds prevented part of the sunset but that didn’t diminish the things the restaurant had control of.

Coasterra

4.6

4.6 (7939)

$30 and under

Mexican

Harbor Island

About the restaurant

Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.

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Lisa

Dined 1 day ago

Caitlyn was a very attentive and great server! We really enjoyed our shrimp fajitas and cocktails!

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Popular dish

Tortilla Soup

Popular dish

Mexican Chorizo Mussels & Clams

Popular dish

Crispy Masa Calamari

OB Surf Lodge

4.6

4.6 (29)

$30 and under

American

Ocean Beach

About the restaurant

OB Surf Lodge celebrates the vibrant spirit of 1960s SoCal surf culture, paying tribute to the iconic roots of Ocean Beach and the surf lifestyle that defined the area. Our coastal-inspired brunch, served with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, offers a fresh and exciting experience for every guest. We take pride in preparing our menu from scratch daily and cooking everything to order.

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Gabriela

Dined 3 days ago

This is my second time in. The food and drinks are so good. Staff is friendly. It gets pretty loud indoors though. We were there right at lunch time. May try sitting outside next time.

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Experience

Coastal Hour

George's at the Cove

4.5

4.5 (3678)

$30 and under

American

La Jolla

About the restaurant

Georges at the Cove is a renowned oceanfront dining destination located in the heart of La Jolla overlooking the Pacific Ocean and northern coastline. Here, we celebrate the best of San Diego’s distinct lifestyle with a choice of comfortable environments, and menus that showcase seasonal, local ingredients in fresh, simple preparations.

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JonVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Service, food and view are fantastic. top floor is best. 2nd floor is good if window is open.

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Experience

Ocean Terrace Full-Dining Reservation

Experience

Level 2 Indoor Full-Dining Reservation

Experience

Ocean Terrace Premium Seating

Brigantine - Imperial Beach

4.5

4.5 (34)

$30 and under

Seafood

Imperial Beach

About the restaurant

A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received numerous accolades during our 40+ year history: "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today - just to name a few.

Located across the street from the Imperial Beach Pier, this Brigantine features a casual yet intimate open-air concept with indoor and outdoor seats. Catch the sunset from almost any seat.

Seafood and Steak. Great Happy Hour Sunday thru Friday 3-6pm.

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Sharon

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

I’ve been a fan of Briantine fish tacos for years- primarily at the Del Mar location (outside of Fair and Racing seasons, lol). I was meeting friends for lunch: one who lives in Imperial Beach 1 Bay Park- me in Carlsbad. It is a smaller location than Del Mar- but right across the street from the IB plexi surfboard sculpture, the beach and the Ocean. I had a passionfruit spicy margarita. We made a rsvp for noon and sat on the patio out front. The wait staff was great, the food was great, and it was not too warm. Since I live and work around North County- I often pass by IB on my way to the Border and CBX and think about how I used to visit often- because I was a chamber rep for my organization at the time. Last Friday the space and this old school beach city reminded me of summers as a teen. It even smelled like summer. I totally enjoyed everything about the lunch ! As is my habit- I totally forgot to take pics of the food and drink- but trust me- it was perfect!

Coco Maya

4.5

4.5 (422)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Little Italy

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Little Italy and overlooking the Piazza della Famiglia, Coco Maya offers a contemporary twist on classic American dishes. Our diverse menu ranges from light coastal cuisine to robust, flavorful proteins cooked in a traditional Spanish-style coal-fired Josper oven. Additionally, we pay homage to our neighborhood's roots with several Italian-inspired entrees, featuring unique takes on flatbreads and pastas.

As part of the Grind & Prosper Hospitality Group, Coco Maya is an evolution of our original concept, Miss B’s Coconut Club in Mission Beach. Since our inception, we've continued to explore new flavors and culinary techniques while broadening our scope and enriching our cocktail program. Coco Maya boasts a diverse mezcal and tequila selection, alongside the delicious tropical and rum-based cocktails that have become synonymous with Miss B’s.

Open daily for brunch and dinner, with a weekday Happy Hour from 2-5 pm.

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JeremyVIP

Dined on Jul 10, 2025

Excellent food and food service. Beautiful decor and setting. Varied menu with a lot of interesting options

Fish Market Downtown

4.5

4.5 (100)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

Fresh & Local. The Fish Market serves only the freshest catches from waters near, far and everywhere in between. Seafood is our passion, freshness is our mission, and quality is our commitment.
Retail Market. Every one of our restaurants has a retail market showcasing the seafood we serve on our menu. Order any menu item to go, shop for fresh fish to prepare at home, or grab a box of ready-to-eat smoked salmon. And don’t be shy about asking our experts for cooking tips!

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Bruce

Dined 7 days ago

The Fish Market is an elite San Diego experience: great dining, romantic views of the bay, experienced wait-staff.

Red Marlin - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay

4.4

4.4 (660)

$31 to $50

Californian

Mission Bay

About the restaurant

Choose from a variety of Red Marlin's coastal inspired dishes as you dine with a 360 view of Mission Bay, including breakfast fare in the mornings and an upscale dining experience in the evening. Red Marlin’s menus feature seasonal American cuisine including steak and sustainable seafood entrees.

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PickyVIP

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

Foods was exceptional. The dishes were really well designed and executed. The service was sterling.

Tidal

4.3

4.3 (1186)

$50 and over

American

Mission Bay

About the restaurant

Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.

For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com

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Ryan

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

Great vibe, nice staff, food for the most was very good

En Fuego Cantina and Grill

4.3

4.3 (298)

$30 and under

Mexican

Del Mar

About the restaurant

En Fuego Cantina & Grill in Del Mar is one of the original restaurants in the Village. It was established in 1995 and has been serving delicious Mexican cuisine and amazing margarita's ever since. Open daily for lunch and dinner, serving Happy Hour 7 days a week from 4pm to 6pm and Taco Tuesday every week from 4:30 till close.

En Fuego Cantina and Grill has an expansive menu with classic favorites like fresh guacamole and chips, carnitas, fajitas and enchiladas. Try one of the house specials like the Chile rellenos, a traditional recipe, with battered and stuffed Anaheim chilis topped with tomatillo sauce and a three-cheese blend.

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KenVIP

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

Had the street tacos (Cardiff Crack) — excellent! Hadn’t been here in a while, and it was quite good. Loved the margarita as well. Thanks for a great evening.

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