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: 4.5

4.5

1560 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

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(619) 224-2871

Delivery

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$12.00
Cocktail sauce, jalapeño white sauce
Brig Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
Cocktail sauce & horseradish
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.00
Pork belly, linguica, blue cheese & salted caramel
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$19.00
Pan-seared blue crab, white wine mustard, fresh slaw
Crispy Coconut Macadamia Shrimp$17.00
Ponzu sauce
Crab & Shrimp Fondue**$17.50
Crunchy garlic toast
Fresh Steamed Black Mussels**$18.00
White wine, saffron broth, garlic butter, tomato, linguica, grilled lemon & baguette
Grilled Spanish Octopus$18.00
Crispy chickpea, Bilbao chorizo, charred kale, tomato, pickled red onion with Romesco sauce
Brig Chowder / Soup of the Day
- Bowl$10.00
- Cup$7.00
Brig House Salad$10.00
Crisp greens tossed with hearts of palm, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, & crumbled blue cheese vinaigrette
Spinach Salad^$10.00
Bacon, diced tomato & hard-boiled egg, cider-cottage cheese vinaigrette
Caesar Salad**$10.00
Chopped romaine tossed in our classic caesar dressing with garlic croutons & parmesan cheese
BLT Wedge Salad^$10.00
Iceberg wedge, chopped tomato, crumbled bacon, buttermilk blue cheese
Crab & Shrimp Cobb Salad
Shrimp & sweet red crab, sliced avocado, diced egg, tomato, bacon, blue cheese & mixed lettuce tossed in avocado-lime vinaigrette
- Half$16.00
- Full$24.00
Chopped Chicken Salad^
Red bell pepper, tomato, onion, cucumber, avocado, olives, bacon & mixed lettuce tossed in red wine vinaigrette
- Half$12.00
- Full$18.00
Shrimp & Crab Louie Salad
Shrimp, crab, avocado, egg, cucumber, tomato, mixed greens, louie dressing
- Half$16.00
- Full$24.00

Large Plates

Blackened Salmon$32.00
Roasted cauliflower, brussels sprouts leaves, bacon, pomegranate seeds, roasted butternut squash purée & pomegranate molasses
Tiger Shrimp & Grits$28.00
Sautéed Mexican shrimp, bacon, linguica, creamed yellow grits & lemon pan sauce
Jumbo Day Boat Scallops$38.00
Sweet potato risotto, Granny Smith apples, pickled golden raisins, toasted almonds & saged brown butter
Macadamia Crusted Mahi**$31.00
Lemon beurre blanc, parmesan risotto & chef's vegetables
Certified Sterling New York Steak**$36.00
12oz cut topped with blue cheese-truffle crust, mashed potatoes, garlic French beans & red wine demi glace
Lobster Tempura Tacos$26.00
Cucumber-jicama salad & cilantro remoulade on blue corn tortillas, garlic truffle fries & chef's vegetables
Chicken Milanesa**$22.00
Parmesan-panko & herb crusted, goat cheese polenta & puttanesca relish with a roasted tomato 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
Vegan Curry Stew**$22.00
Breaded cauliflower "steak", sweet potato, eggplant, edamame, carrots, brussels sprout leaves in a yellow curry coconut sauce

The Classics

Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish$33.00
Avocado lime butter, parmesan risotto & broccolini
Center-Cut Filet Mignon$45.00
Grilled filet, mashed potatoes & asparagus with whiskey peppercorn sauce
Wok-Charred Ahi**$32.00
Seared sushi-grade tuna, wok-tossed vegetables, wonton crisps, jasmine rice & wasabi-shoyu sauce
Crab Stuffed Tiger Shrimp**$32.00
Wrapped in bacon & broiled, served with mashed potatoes, chef's vegetables & jalapeño white sauce
Golden Ale-Battered Cod Fish & Chips$23.00
Wild Alaskan cod & hand-cut french fries
Parmesan Crusted Sand Dabs**$27.00
Broccolini, parmesan risotto, lemon caper beurre blanc
Wagyu Burger**$21.00
1/2 lb American wagyu, smoked bacon, wild mushroom confit, caramelized onion, roasted garlic spread, bibb lettuce & aged cheddar, hand-cut french fries

What 1,560 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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C
Carvin
Las Vegas
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
Service by Edgar was the best as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation: we were out on the dining room patio and it was awesome! Some view of the bay and the boats. Edgar was an amazing waiter!
KV
KevinV
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience3
Great service, good food, the restaurant needs a facelift
CV
ChrisV
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were greeted and seated quickly with our reservation. Water was brought to our table quickly. Server arrived, greeted us pleasantly took our drink order. Server returned and took our food order, meal took awhile to arrive as it was busy, server checked on us frequently to see if we needed anything …I had the surf & turf, it was very tasty and warm. There were some loud people behind us. The service was excellent, and the food was great. We felt we were well taken care of.
NM
NicoleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a amazing dinner with our 4 kids ages 9-19. We were on a family trip and googled the area for restaurants and this one had great reviews. Server was amazing everything he recommended was incredible. All the food was cooked perfect the drinks desserts were also delicious. Calamari was the best as were the oyster shooters and you must order the Brussels sprouts . Crab stuffed lobster with filet mignon were incredible. We highly recommend eating here!
CC
CliffC
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanks for making my daughters graduation dinner special!
J
John
Las Vegas
108 reviews
vip
4.0
108 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We’re coming back because of Suzy! She made for a very comfortable experience!!!
SA
SANDY
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing place to enjoy a quiet dinner at. Great service. Great food.
F
Father
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent meal and service .... a little cold in the restaurant but still enjoyed the lunch. The waiter offered some suggestions for appetizers which were delicious. Overall a wonderful experience ... thank you.
TH
TiffanyH
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience4
The menu is very deceitful when it comes to gluten free. They do not actually provide gluten free meals. It’s gluten free by omitting the gluten item. It was a waste of time
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Edgar was the best server and the food was delicious! It was a much more laid back environment then the more “trendy” location. Not on the waterfront but we were there to enjoy each other’s company after years apart - not look at the scenery!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Early Father’s Day family dinner.
HD
HiDe
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
The menu has a decent variety. It was disappointing that there weren’t more seafood options - like crab. The food was pretty fresh and good. Unfortunately the service was subpar. Our server was not attentive. The other tables that were seated outside had more service then us so it wasn’t an issue of understaffing.
MA
MARKK
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service but your filet is small
JW
JoshuaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Happy Hour in San Diego! Prices are great and food is amazing!
W
Weenus54
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall a very good experience. A bit disappointed that they didn’t have the regular $20 per bottle of champagne so settled for the $25 bottle for brunch. Love the ambiance and the food and service was good. Will definitely be back in a few weeks.
C
Carvin
Las Vegas
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was great. Service was good but had requested a certain server and didn’t accommodate. Still very good meal and service.
RD
RobertD
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress Patty was exceptional. The servers were courteous and the food great. Thank you
LD
LD804
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate at Brigantine while waiting to pick our kids up from the SD airport. We arrived just after they started serving dinner, so it wasn't crowded. Our server was very personable, and also knowledgeable about the needs of our gluten-free diet, and she was able to recommend just the right choices. Everything was delicious. The service was great, and we enjoyed it a great deal.
YA
YARC
San Diego
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The only issue we experienced was when we arrived we stood at the hostess table and waited a while...They were there, but did not even acknowledge we were there. That was a little annoying since they were not that busy. If they would have at least lifted their heads and acknowledged us it would have been fine to wait, but just ignoring us is not the way to do things.
O
Olivia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Good food. The Halibut and Chicken were phenomenal! Macadamia crusted Mahi was bland, recommend selecting a different entree. Drinks were great! Everyone there seemed to be having a good time. Our waitress was nice, but slow and didn't check in on us. Plan on going again and do recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
The waitress was slow she never offered us water and she did not pour our wine. Sat the bottle on the table and walked away. Other staff had to step in when they saw table was lacking the essentials.
CD
ChrisD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food choices were good. The presentation was very nice. The meal came out in a good amount of time. Service was excellent. very attentive. I would could recommend this place to any one looking for a high quality meal and a nice atmosphere.
KB
KarenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would dine here again. Food was great as well as service
RC
RosanneC
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a good experience going to the Brigantine - one of my favorite restaurants - very kick back atmosphere with exceptional service by their whole team, all while getting a great meal! Some of my favorite dishes that are very tasty are the Macadamia Crusted Fresh Mahi Mahi - Grilled Salmon - Jumbo Day Scallops. Also their Wok-Charred Ahi is excellent as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Just Great !!!
AS
ASUgrad
Phoenix
39 reviews
2.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Disappointing. Basket of warm dark and “French” bread arrived; very appealing - both tasteless. We tried both - not worth the carbs. Clam chowder did have a clam or two - basically bacon-flavored potato soup. Left it. Large crab cake was ok. Crab cakes tonight at another seafood restaurant we’re really good. Parmesan sole fillets were ok but nothing special. First time ever I did not finish an order of sole. Will not go back.
CC
Coast2Coast
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Disappointed in the Tiger Shrimp n Grits, which lacked in flavor with the grits having dry chunks. Had to ask for salt n pepper to try to get some taste. Pepper shaker came empty and took 10 minutes to get that taken care of. The oysters however were excellent. Mrs. Guest enjoyed her encrusted halibut special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All was excellent—food, service, drinks, dessert!
J
Jewels
Exclusive
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming to this restaurant when we are on vacation. The food and service are amazing!
DR
DRMA
New England
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
This place is nothing like the brigantine by the water downtown
MG
MargoG
Orange County
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a busy night, but our server was on top of everything. Nice job, as always!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The menu is not varied enough for lunch. Good was good. Great ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Lovely view, mostly delicious food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The food was “meh”, but our server was fantastic. The shrimp in my Louis salad had the sac left in the bottom half, and were severely overlooked. The Brussels sprouts were okay, but needed acid. The crab cakes were not impressive. My husband had the scallop dish and it was the star- it was something we would order again.
KG
KathyG
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We brought elderly relatives for a nice dinner. The staff went over and above to make the experience memorable. They were so patient and attentive. Everyone was just so kind. I was very impressed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers day dinner was delicious. The scallops were especially tasty. Although the restaurant was incredibly busy, all the staff were attentive, friendly and professional. We will be back on our next visit to Point Loma.
SC
StephanieC
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything thing was great and food was delicious. There were 4 of us for Mothers Day Brunch. When we received the bill it was for over $1,200.00 it took them 4 times to get our bill corrected. I would of expected with all the confusion something to be comped. I would recommend reviewing your bill as you should with any purchase mistakes happen more then not.
LM
LauraM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice crew and clean, we love the atmosphere and the food was great.
AD
AlisaD
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here for breakfast the morning after our wedding which was also mother's day. The staff, food, and atmosphere were fabulous! They really went the extra mile and took care of us!

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 4.5 stars by 1560 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

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(619) 224-2871

Delivery

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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3 Grilled Oysters

Oysters Rock

Blackened Salmon

Oyster Bar*

Oyster on the Half Shell

Oysters Rock**$22.00

3 Grilled Oysters**$10.50

Small Plates

Brig Classic Calamari Strips$12.00

Brig Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$19.00

Crispy Coconut Macadamia Shrimp$17.00

Crab & Shrimp Fondue**$17.50

Fresh Steamed Black Mussels**$18.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus$18.00

Brig Chowder / Soup of the Day

Brig House Salad$10.00

Spinach Salad^$10.00

Caesar Salad**$10.00

BLT Wedge Salad^$10.00

Crab & Shrimp Cobb Salad

Chopped Chicken Salad^

Shrimp & Crab Louie Salad

Large Plates

Blackened Salmon$32.00

Tiger Shrimp & Grits$28.00

Jumbo Day Boat Scallops$38.00

Macadamia Crusted Mahi**$31.00

Certified Sterling New York Steak**$36.00

Lobster Tempura Tacos$26.00

Chicken Milanesa**$22.00

Ketch Ale-Brined Chops$28.00

Vegan Curry Stew**$22.00

The Classics

Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish$33.00

Center-Cut Filet Mignon$45.00

Wok-Charred Ahi**$32.00

Crab Stuffed Tiger Shrimp**$32.00

Golden Ale-Battered Cod Fish & Chips$23.00

Parmesan Crusted Sand Dabs**$27.00

Wagyu Burger**$21.00

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