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Brigantine Del Mar

4.6
4.6
2402 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history. "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today.

Well-known for our signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Crème Brûlée, the Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats.

Perched between the spectacular Pacific Ocean and the hills of Rancho Santa Fe, the Del Mar Brigantine sits high above the action of the Del Mar racetrack.

A lushly landscaped garden offers an unparalleled setting for weddings and outdoor-themed events. Indoors, a formal dining room looks out to the garden through floor-to-ceiling french doors. For more casual dining, the glass-enclosed deck is a year-round favorite.

The Del Mar Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Monday-Saturday, and brunch each Sunday.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Oyster Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (858) 481-1166

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Javier Valdez

  • Catering

    Brigantine Custom Catering offers cuisine options from our Brigantine Seafood Restaurants and Miguel&#39;s Cocina.<br /><br />From take-out hors d&#39;oeuvres and party platters to full-service dinners with bar, Brigantine Custom Catering will tailor a menu and service package to meet your individual needs.<br /><br />With more than 15 years experience in San Diego, your most important occasions will flourish under our attentive expertise.<br /><br />Call Jenny at 619-298-9840.

  • Private party facilities

    Private event areas are available for weddings, receptions, and special events of all kinds.Dining Room - Seating for 80-100 guestsDeck - Seating for 80-100 guestsGarden - 160 seated; 250 standingFood and beverage minimums apply for private space. Please contact our group sales representative for current menus and detailed information.

  • Private party contact

    Manager: (858) 481-1166

  • Neighborhood

    Del Mar

  • Cross street

    Via de la Valle

  • Parking details

    The Del Mar Brigantine offers valet parking at lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch for a nominal fee. Limited street parking is also available.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,402 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

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  1. Mitch

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Jason, was outstanding! The entire dining experience was outstanding.
  2. katydid

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service outstanding. Noise level so high it was difficult to hear our table's conversation. This was only negative.
  3. lindafoodie

    San Diego

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    This was not the best food service today The soup came out lukewarm and swordfish was over cooked and dry As regular diners here this was very unusual
  4. Chaddsdad

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting and we were right on the glass in the dining area. I went to Brigantine Del Mar for an interview with a potential candidate for my firm. At first it was very quiet as we only had a few people around us but then a large group was seated directly next to us and it became almost impossible to hear. In hind sight I should have asked to move.
  5. DavidR

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful waitress. Food really good and great view overlooking the bay and race track
  6. DennisA

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding Dinner for my daughter in laws birthday with my son… Even though it was cloudy… The smiles and cheerfulness of staff made it for a great evening!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tried the restaurant on a friend’s recommendation and she was right…Everything was terrific! Attentive staff and server, great food. We enjoyed ourselves and will return if we are back in the area. We had an early dinner 5pm and I did see it started to get busy so I would recommend reservations.
  8. PaulineB

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The food was very good. Service was not very attentive. We had to ask for water refills a few times.
  9. MarK

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food delicious. Great crab Louie salad. Very noisy. Couldn't believe how packed the restaurant was for a Wednesday at lunch time.
  10. RachaelH

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    We have always loved Brigantine. This was an extremely disappointing visit. Too crowed. The table of 4 we were sat at was really a table for 2. There was not enough room for our food and drinks. Food was not very good. All 4 of us had cold food. And small portions. Especially for the price. It was disappointing. And to top it off, they had no spoons available for desert. Not one clean spoon could our server find for our ice cream desert. Gave us forks. Really for a classy restaurant?
  11. Cheuton

    Los Angeles

    158 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    158 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very nice meal here. The salads were huge. The seared halibut was excellent. The fish-and-chips were really good. The service really deserves mention -- our waiter was great. The outdoor patio is beautiful.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very nice and well spoken waiter. I think how name was Vito
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and service was great. View was spectacular!
  14. SharonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was just right, helpful with diet restrictions, and recommendations. Food was excellent, no waiting, and a beautiful view!
  15. PatR

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Three members of our party got the swordfish—it was delicious! Served with risotto and broccolini which were excellent as well. For appetizers the oysters and clams were fresh and wonderful. The sauce served with the clams was unique — not sure what was in it but definitely something you’d want to dip bread into!
  16. GermaineB

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a truly enjoyable dining experience. The service was outstanding. The food came quickly and was very tasty.
  17. Pamela

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This location has gone way downhill. I take my mom here every Mother's Day and have done so for the last 5 years. Friday's visit was really bad from start to finish. Fish-n-Chips we ordered were small and dried out. I ordered a cup of soup that was some murky broth with a chunk of chicken floating in it. Our waiter was the worst waiter I have ever had there - essentially having to chase him down for everything: refills on soda, dessert menu, never checked on how our food was. I sent the soup back and he just shrugged. The cherry on top though was the absolute chaos at the valet station. Only two valet guys and there must have been 20 people waiting to either get in or get their cars back as we were leaving. I have never had such a bad experience here and won't be back either.
  18. BrandiM

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a cool place , but the noise is defining. You can't have a conversation with others
  19. Turtles

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Was my birthday dinner... and, We are "frequent eaters" at the Brigintine. The food was not as good this time. Had "fish" and it was not tender or well cooked ...my wife had scallops and they were excellent. The atmosphere for some reason was not as "good or friendly" as usual... Sorry
  20. Rocky

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service and food were great. It is just not as fun/comfortable sitting a table in the the middle of a restaurant with a reservation. I prefer a booth or window seating. Especially for the price I paid.
  21. LaFrancophile

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food was very good (I had wok seared tuna). Kayla was an excellent server. I was a little uncomfortable temperature-wise because there was a door open to the patio for a private event and it was chilly. Valet service was very polite, too. I thought $7.00 was a bit high to pay for parking but it's the going rate for a restaurant with an ocean view.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place for a casual yet nice luncheon amongst friends
  23. MichelleW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was fantastic. Looking forward to eating there again.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fabulous even when wait staff are in training. Top notch.
  25. Danh

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met a long time friend and enjoyed a wonderful experience over lunch. The patio was perfectly comfortable and our server was attentive, personable and helpful. We had salad and tempura lobster tacos. Both were just wonderful.
  26. LynnL

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent lunch menu as well as excellent service.
  27. Bill

    Washington DC

    68 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Went here for Sunday brunch. We attended a seminar here a month or so ago and enjoyed the food and the restaurant. Thought we would try brunch on our own. Very different experience. It was VERY LOUD. We had to shout at one another to be heard. Seems non one uses their "inside voice" at restaurants anymore. The service was a bit slow. Food was OK. I had the steamed clams. They were very small, about the size of a nickel. Not what I expected. The lobster omelet was good, but not great. Overall, an average experience.
  28. IviAH

    Orange County

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time at this Brigantine and still excellent food and service. The 3 of us all had the filet mignon and we all cleaned our plates. The Brigantine never disappoints!
  29. lynda

    San Diego

    162 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    162 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The sun came out for a short time while we were sipping our Chandon and eating our Brig salad and fish and chips. Attentive service; never rushed. A go to stop in Del Mar (racing season or not.)
  30. KathleenD

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely evening, everything was great. As always.
  31. Mitch

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great!! Bass tacos and wine!! Excellent -Kaila was super attentive
  32. Turtles

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Todd, our server was excellent..caring...great service.
  33. Laraeban

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    The most gorgeous view. Food was not very good. Steak was tough, lobster was miniscule and fishy low quality, for the $65.00 price for surf and turf. Had the shrimp scampi, it was fishy as well. Probably will not return, unless just for drinks.
  34. LindaD

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, The Brig. is just a FABULOUS restaurant!! The food, the view, the atmosphere, and best of all the service. Sierra, our waitress, is so friendly and accommodating, making the overall experience just PERFECT!!
  35. HankP

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can't go wrong with the Brigantine Del Mar. Will definitely go back and recommend to one and all.
  36. CSiman

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great food and very nice location. Highly recommended.
  37. PaulaJ

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was very good. The noise level was a bit troublesome!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice Saturday lunch date, get a seat on deck🏹 and don’t forget to try the RoseLemonade
  39. mayad

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great service! grate waiter. Every time I have come here I haven’t gotten seated in the area with the nice view. Might have to request it.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never fails to please in every aspect. Food, service, ambiance, always A+.

FAQs

Brigantine Del Mar is rated 4.6 stars by 2402 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Brigantine Del Mar

3263 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Via de la Valle

  • Neighborhood

    Del Mar

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Oyster Bar Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    The Del Mar Brigantine offers valet parking at lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch for a nominal fee. Limited street parking is also available.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Javier Valdez

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (858) 481-1166

  • Catering

    Brigantine Custom Catering offers cuisine options from our Brigantine Seafood Restaurants and Miguel&#39;s Cocina.<br /><br />From take-out hors d&#39;oeuvres and party platters to full-service dinners with bar, Brigantine Custom Catering will tailor a menu and service package to meet your individual needs.<br /><br />With more than 15 years experience in San Diego, your most important occasions will flourish under our attentive expertise.<br /><br />Call Jenny at 619-298-9840.

  • Private party facilities

    Private event areas are available for weddings, receptions, and special events of all kinds.Dining Room - Seating for 80-100 guestsDeck - Seating for 80-100 guestsGarden - 160 seated; 250 standingFood and beverage minimums apply for private space. Please contact our group sales representative for current menus and detailed information.

  • Private party contact

    Manager: (858) 481-1166

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