Brigantine Point Loma

Name: Brigantine Point Loma
Address: 2725 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA, United States, 92106
Telephone: (619) 224-2871
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1688 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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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 - just to name a few.

Beautifully remodeled in early 2009, the Brigantine is well-known for the signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Fish Tacos. The Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats.

Home to the America's Cup until 1995, Shelter Island is still the yachting center of San Diego. The Brigantine offers glimpses of this busy marina from the outdoor patio and semi-private banquet areas.

The Point Loma Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, and lunch Saturday & Sunday. Join us for our signature $5 Happy Hour from 3-6pm.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(619) 224-2871

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 224-2871
Website
http://www.brigantine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gaul Ruiz
Catering
Brigantine Catering offers cuisine options from our Brigantine Seafood Restaurants and Miguel's Cocina. Call the restaurant to inquire.
Private party facilities
Semi-private event areas are available for groups between 20 and 60 guests.Dining Room - Seating for up to 60 guestsPatio - Seating for up to 30 guestsFood and beverage minimums apply for private space. Please contact the restaurant for current menus and detailed information.
Private party contact
Restaurant Manager: (619) 224-2871

Location
2725 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106
Neighborhood
Point Loma
Parking details
The Brigantine is in the marina lot. Metered parking is available (major credit cards accepted) Monday-Saturday day. Parking is free after 6:00 pm, and all day Sundays and certain holidays.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Brig Classic Calamari Strips$14.00
Cocktail sauce, jalapeño white sauce
Brig Shrimp Cocktail**$17.00
Cocktail sauce & horseradish
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**$15.00
Pork belly, Spanish chorizo, blue cheese & salted caramel
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$20.00
Pan-seared blue crab, white wine mustard, fresh slaw
Crispy Coconut Macadamia Shrimp$18.00
Ponzu sauce
Crab & Shrimp Fondue^$19.00
Crunchy garlic toast
Fresh Steamed Clams^$19.00
Chorizo, shallots, garlic, lemon grass, red curry-coconut broth & toasted baguette
Grilled Spanish Octopus**$19.00
Bilbao sausage, kalamata olive, roasted red pepper, yellow cherry tomato, brussels sprout leaves, pickled red onion, lemon-dill vinaigrette & garlic hummus

Soup & Salads

Brig Chowder / Soup of the Day
- Cup$8.00
- Bowl$10.00
Brig House Salad**$11.00
Crisp greens tossed with hearts of palm, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, & crumbled blue cheese vinaigrette
Spinach Salad**$11.00
Bacon, diced tomato & hard-boiled egg, cider-cottage cheese vinaigrette
Caesar Salad^$11.00
Chopped romaine tossed in our classic caesar dressing with garlic croutons & parmesan cheese
BLT Wedge Salad**$11.00
Iceberg wedge, chopped tomato, crumbled bacon, buttermilk blue cheese
Crab & Shrimp Cobb Salad**$26.00
Shrimp & sweet red crab, sliced avocado, diced egg, tomato, bacon, blue cheese & mixed lettuce tossed in avocado-lime vinaigrette
Chopped Chicken Salad**$20.00
Red bell pepper, tomato, onion, cucumber, avocado, olives, bacon & mixed lettuce tossed in red wine vinaigrette
Shrimp & Crab Louie Salad**$26.00
Shrimp, crab, avocado, egg, cucumber, tomato, mixed greens, louie dressing

Entreés

Blackened Salmon**$33.00
Wild rice, Swiss chard, pancetta, cipollini onion, cherry tomato, pomegranate, browned butter & roasted butternut squash purée
Seared Halibut**$39.00
Roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, spanish chorizo, asparagus & truffled cauliflower purée
Tiger Shrimp & Grits**$28.00
Sautéed Mexican shrimp, bacon, Bilbao chorizo, creamed yellow grits & lemon pan sauce
Jumbo Day Boat Scallops^$40.00
Cremini mushroom, bacon, garlic, pumpkin seeds, roasted pepper, brussels sprout leaves, couscous & pumpkin purée
Macadamia Crusted Mahi^$32.00
Lemon beurre blanc, parmesan risotto & chef's vegetables
Certified Sterling New York Steak^$38.00
12oz cut topped with blue cheese-truffle crust, mashed potatoes, garlic French beans & red wine demi glace
Lobster Tempura Tacos$27.00
Cucumber-jicama slaw & cilantro remoulade on blue corn tortillas, garlic truffle fries & chef's vegetables
Chicken Cordon Bleu$25.00
Panko breaded, goat cheese & prosciutto stuffing, mashed potatoes, arugula, cherry tomatoes, sherry vinaigrette & roasted garlic parmesan cream sauce
Ketch Ale-Brined Chops$28.00
French-cut pork chops brined in Ketch Kolsch ale, mashed potatoes, glazed baby carrots with mushroom marsala sauce
Seared Eggplant^$23.00
Baby portabella mushroom, roasted red pepper, brussels sprout leaves, cipollini onion, yellow cherry tomato, couscous & red curry-coconut broth

The Classics

A Taste of San Diego

Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish**$34.00
Avocado lime butter, parmesan risotto & broccolini
Center-Cut Filet Mignon**$48.00
Grilled filet, mashed potatoes & asparagus with whiskey peppercorn sauce
Wok-Charred Ahi^$34.00
Seared sushi-grade tuna, wok-tossed vegetables, wonton crisps, jasmine rice & wasabi-shoyu sauce
Crab Stuffed Tiger Shrimp^$34.00
Wrapped in bacon & broiled, served with mashed potatoes, chef's vegetables & jalapeño white sauce
Golden Ale-Battered Cod Fish & Chips$24.00
Wild Alaskan cod, garlic-parmesan fries, house-made tartar & cocktail sauce
Parmesan Crusted Sand Dabs^$27.00
Broccolini, parmesan risotto, lemon caper beurre blanc
Wagyu Burger^$22.00
1/2 lb American wagyu, smoked bacon, wild mushroom confit, caramelized onion, roasted garlic spread, bibb lettuce & aged cheddar, garlic truffle fries

What 1,688 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience5
Food was fair Drinks and ambience were great
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Pat6653
Sacramento
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Wonderful entreés. Food was good. Service was good excellent.
AG
AvantiGirl
San Diego
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Definitely love the ambience at this Brigantine. Unfortunately, we did not receive the best service as we did the other time we were here. The waiter was friendly, but after we received our meal we weren't checked on to see if we needed anything else until we were done eating. Our soup wasn't hot, and we could have used water refills. Don't get me wrong, we love Brigantine, this is just a review for this reservation =)
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SusieP
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
We’ve been huge Brigantine fans for years, especially the Pt Loma location but the last few visits have been disappointing. We were a part of 5 adults celebrating my mom’s birthday. The swordfish was dry, the bacon wrapped shrimp (my go to favorite) was way over cooked/burned and the prices were high. Not a good value for the money. I’ve always been a big fan and recommended it to others but…
BE
BarbaraE
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
We definitely prefer the brigantine in La Mesa much better. The bread wasn’t quite the same st this one, the chicken Cordon Bleu was very bland. My husband really enjoyed his chopped chicken salad, even though it had a little too much dressing on it. The waitress was really good and the service was perfect. It was very noisy even though they tried to get us in a quieter area and a booth.
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heidia
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
easy parking, great food, full bar, great happy hour
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Very disappointed. I chose this location due to its ratings not knowing dish pricing. I ordered the seared halibut with hopes of a delicious fish meal. The halibut was not fresh, white as copy paper, and barely seared. It appeared to have been precooked and just thrown on pan. The fish was extremely dry and overcooked. It was very hard to eat but I wasn’t going wait for another order. I had to force myself to eat most of it. The scallops looked good which I should’ve ordered instead.
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LoriP
Denver
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. Enjoyed the lovely oysters. Rita was our server and she took great care of us.
C
Calipojke
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server was timely to arrive at the table, courteous and checked on us throughout the meal. Food was fresh and bread delivered was oven fresh.
SB
SteveB
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food preparation and quality was excellent! Our server was also fantastic and did a great job.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great New Year’s Eve dinner will be back again for sure.
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Linsplytime
Las Vegas
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding.
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AllenT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for New Year’s Eve. We were about 30 minutes early and they seated us immediately. The server was great and attentive. We will be back!
B
Busymom
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
We celebrated my son’s birthday, everything was great except my husband and I ordered well done steak and it was medium rare. Also our server never came back to see if we needed more drinks
TK
TomK
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great seafood from a gold standard in San Diego, pleasant evening out
A
Aggiemom02
Vancouver
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great service.
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Winnie
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Brigantine is a long time favorite of ours, especially when we have out of town guests. Last night's dinner (12/27/27) was exceptional. Our guests had never eaten sand dabs and were smitten; they also thought the clam chowder was "the best they'd ever had"- and these are world travelers.
K
Katrina
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined here for Christmas Eve for two and it was great! I love that you can get individual oysters so it’s customizable. Many seafood and steak options which I love. Since there’s so many options I will definitely be back!
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Johnny
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Got seated early with a reservation and got a nice table. Patti, our server did a great job, even asking us when we would like to have each course arrive, all at once or timed to arrive when the first course was finished. Food was great, steak was prepared perfectly and the sides are very good, the salmon was very tasty too! Was to full for desert but they had a nice selection.
RG
RebeccaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated Christmas Eve at the Brigantine Point Loma. Our table (for a party of 8) was ready on time. Eric was our waiter and he was kind and attentive. We had a wonderful dinner and I would highly recommend the Brigantine.
K
Konakai
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for Christmas Eve and Anniversary. So we did get the table we requested which was very nice. Food excellent as usual and friendly and curteous hostess, waitress and servers.
CR
CoryR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The crab and shrimp fondue was outstanding. Our meals were good, but I think the vegetables were a bit over cooked and little mushy. Restaurant is nice with a nice atmosphere. Our server was busy and probably not very experienced so the service was a little below par, but not a big deal since many restaurants are struggling to find good help these days. Overall, we had a good experience and would recommend this restaurant to others.
CP
ChiefP
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was attentive throughout the meal and the restaurant had nice ambiance—clean place including the restroom. Really enjoyed our fish. I had the macadamia nut crusted mahi with risotto and chef vegetables. My wife fade the blackened Salomon with a purée, wild rice and sautéed spinach. I tried one of their house drafts plus their specialty old fashioned and margarita; my wife had a raspberry mojito that she finish, which is often not the case with her as far as any cocktail since she is not a drinker. Paid parking was plentiful on the Sunday we visited.
SJ
SJSF1
San Diego
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
The cocktails we ordered were not made correctly. The bread was cold. The food was mediocre and timing of courses was inconsistent.
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Foodie4
Phoenix
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We LOVE the clam chowder at The Brigantine and this visit was no exception. My husband tried the Cordon Blue Chicken. Loved it!
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Orchardgta
San Diego
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dining room was nearly empty. The food was excellent. As entrees we had Sandabs, Wok Ahi, half seafood cob and bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp. Appetizers included potato skins, blue point oysters and fried calamari. All the food was delicious and plentiful. We usually eat in the bar but a quiet night with family was perfect. La Mesa is very busy but Pt. Loma is much quieter when there is no concert at Humphreys.
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Randy
San Diego
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been here many times. Always great service and great food.
LM
LeoM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a find. The service and choices were excellent. I definitely recommend this eatery.
KP
KarenP
Phoenix
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Drink was not very good, veggies were stringy, everything else was great. Service was great!
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service Wonderful food
CB
ClaraB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Brigantine Point Loma was wonderful last night. We were celebrating a friend's birthday, which went really well. We had an amazing, kind server, Rita, who was great! Our food was likewise excellent and the ambience was comfortable. It could not have been better. The Brig is an old standby that just gets better with age! Thank you!
BK
BrandonK
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, decent service, we were the only guests outside, so we got forgotten about for a little bit at one point.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, pleasant atmosphere, and tasty food, well recommended!
J
Jordan
San Diego
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderfully delicious as always. Two male diners in the corner had too much to drink and were a bit boisterous and there was no need for the cursing joining their loud conversation. BUT I didn't let it ruin our evening. :-)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent
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Weenus54
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday brunch with sister. Lovely day out on the patio with good food and a bottle of champagne. Always enjoy going here for a relaxing meal.
SS
SandraS
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
We've eaten here at this location every once in awhile but lately the food has been hit and miss which is unfortunate. But our server was great.
MD
MichaelD
Coastal Georgia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service
SH
SueH
San Diego
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Enjoyed a light lunch with clam chowder and the fish taco plate. Was not planning to have dessert but the servers description of the whipped cheesecake with compote changed that to "yes". Enjoyed every mouthful of the cheesecake!
ED
EarleDog
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic. All employees We encountered were pleasant. Food was too shelf.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Brigantine Point Loma using the Order Online button. Brigantine Point Loma also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Brigantine Point Loma also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 224-2871.

Brigantine Point Loma is rated 4.6 stars by 1688 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(619) 224-2871

Other options

Order online

2725 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106

Additional information

Neighborhood
Point Loma
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Brigantine is in the marina lot. Metered parking is available (major credit cards accepted) Monday-Saturday day. Parking is free after 6:00 pm, and all day Sundays and certain holidays.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Gaul Ruiz
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.brigantine.com/
Phone number
(619) 224-2871
Catering
Brigantine Catering offers cuisine options from our Brigantine Seafood Restaurants and Miguel's Cocina. Call the restaurant to inquire.
Private party facilities
Semi-private event areas are available for groups between 20 and 60 guests.Dining Room - Seating for up to 60 guestsPatio - Seating for up to 30 guestsFood and beverage minimums apply for private space. Please contact the restaurant for current menus and detailed information.
Private party contact
Restaurant Manager: (619) 224-2871

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Brigantine Point Loma

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The Best Cheap Eats in San Diego

Seared Halibut

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Oysters Rock

Oysters*

Oyster on the Half Shell**

3 Baked Oysters^$10.50

Oysters Rock^$23.00

STARTERS

Brig Classic Calamari Strips$14.00

Brig Shrimp Cocktail**$17.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts**$15.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$20.00

Crispy Coconut Macadamia Shrimp$18.00

Crab & Shrimp Fondue^$19.00

Fresh Steamed Clams^$19.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus**$19.00

Soup & Salads

Brig Chowder / Soup of the Day

Brig House Salad**$11.00

Spinach Salad**$11.00

Caesar Salad^$11.00

BLT Wedge Salad**$11.00

Crab & Shrimp Cobb Salad**$26.00

Chopped Chicken Salad**$20.00

Shrimp & Crab Louie Salad**$26.00

Entreés

Blackened Salmon**$33.00

Seared Halibut**$39.00

Tiger Shrimp & Grits**$28.00

Jumbo Day Boat Scallops^$40.00

Macadamia Crusted Mahi^$32.00

Certified Sterling New York Steak^$38.00

Lobster Tempura Tacos$27.00

Chicken Cordon Bleu$25.00

Ketch Ale-Brined Chops$28.00

Seared Eggplant^$23.00

The Classics

Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish**$34.00

Center-Cut Filet Mignon**$48.00

Wok-Charred Ahi^$34.00

Crab Stuffed Tiger Shrimp^$34.00

Golden Ale-Battered Cod Fish & Chips$24.00

Parmesan Crusted Sand Dabs^$27.00

Wagyu Burger^$22.00

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