Crown Bistro

Name: Crown Bistro
Address: 520 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States, 92118
Telephone: (619) 435-3678
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

27 Reviews

$30 and under

Continental

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The Crown Bistro Restaurant is centrally located with in the beach resort community of Coronado Island. Just a pleasant walk just from the beach, The Hotel Coronado, and the Old Ferry Landing. The Bistro is an intimate local restaurant known for excellent cuisine featuring Gourmet French/American Entrees. We are open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. A fine selection of California and imported wines are served.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Continental
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–1:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(619) 435-3678
Website
http://www.crownbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, Women

Location
520 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Neighborhood
Coronado
Cross street
5th & Orange Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Crab Cakes$16.00
Seared Crab Cakes served with a Citrus Chutney sauce
Melenzana Sorrento$12.00
Grilled Eggplant baked with Mozzarella & sweet Basil Tomato sauce
Bruschetta au Jour$12.00
Toasted bread points served with diced fresh Tomatoes, chopped with sweet Basil, Red Onions, Capers, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar
Caprese$13.00
Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes & fresh Mozzarella topped with homemade Pesto & Balsamic Glaze

Soup & Salad

Onion au Gratin$10.00
Homemade Onion soup topped with cheese-y crouton
Soup Du Jour$9.00
ask server for soup of the day
Pear Walnut Salad$14.00
Baby Spring Mix with Candied Walnuts & Pear sections tossed with Danish Bleu Cheese & Raspberry Vinagrette
Caesar Salad$11.00
Romaine lettuce & homemade croutons tossed in Classic Caesar dressing
Champagne Arugula Salad$14.00
Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, diced Fresh Mozzarella tossed in Champagne dressing

Pasta

Crab Gnocchi au Bistro$21.00
Homemade Gnocchi in a light Brandy Cream sauce tossed with succulent Blue Crab Meat
Penne con Sachichia$20.00
Penne pasta with a sweet Tomato Basil sauce tossed with Italian Sausage & Parmesan Cheese
Fettuccine Cleopatra$20.00
Fettuccine pasta with Grilled Chicken, Green Peas, Mushrooms tossed in a Brandy Cream sauce
Tortellini Primavera$18.00
Tortellini pasta stuffed with Asiago cheese tossed with Spinach, Seasonal Vegetables covered in a Alfredo sauce & Parmesan Cheese
Shrimp Scampi Fettucine$27.00

Fish Entree

Corkage Fee $20; Split Charge $8

Salmon Basilico$28.00
Baked Salmon with fresh diced Tomato, sautéed Garlic, sweet Basil tossed in Olive oil, Balsamic vinegar & Chardonnay reduction
Sauteéd Mahi Mahi Piccata$28.00
A succulent Mahi Mahi sautéed with a traditional Lemon, Garlic, Caper Piccata sauce
Shrimp Pietro$28.00
Baked Shrimp wrapped in crispy Bacon served in a decadent Brandy cream sauce

Chicken Entree

The Giardeno$22.00
Breaded Chicken Breast sautéed with Garlic, fresh Tomatoes in a Brandy cream sauce baked with Mozzarella cheese
Chicken Florentin$22.00
Breaded Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach & Jack cheese, served in a creamy Pesto sauce
The Sorono$22.00
Breaded Chicken Breast covered in a sweet Basil sauce with roasted Almonds
Chicken Gorgonzola$22.00
Breaded Chicken Breast stuffed with Gorgonzola Cheese served in a Marsala Sauce
Chicken Jerusalem$22.00
Chicken Breast sautéed with Artichoke, Mushroom & a Sherry Cream sauce

Meat Entree

All Entrees are served with hot bread, seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes

Center Cut Pork Chop$25.00
Pan seared Pork Chop served in a Wild Blueberry Port Wine rreduction
Pork Milanese$23.00
Lightly breaded Pork Medallions drizzled in a Balsamic Reduction
Wienerschnitzel$27.00
Lightly Breaded Veal covered in sautéed Capers & a Demi-Glaze reduction
Veal Piccata$27.00
Golden Pan-fried Veal Cutlets served in a Traditional Lemon, Garlic, Caper Piccata sauce
Veal Marsala$27.00
Golden Pan-fried Veal Cutlets served in a Mushroom Marsala wine sauce
New York Steak au Poivre$30.00
Classic New York Steak cooked to perfection, served in a velvet Green Peppercorn sauce
New Zealand Rack of Lamb$30.00
Classic New Zealand Rack of Lamb breaded with a Dijon crust & cooked to perfection served in a Mint Demi sauce

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Loved our server. Timing wasn’t ideal. Food was okay.
CA
CATHLEENK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful dinner and great service. We were very happy.
SK
StevenK
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best as always. Impeccable service and wonderful specials every day!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
European charm with excellent service and great food. Centrally located on Coronado, it provides a nice break from the crowds (and prices) of the Del.
CV
CarrolV
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
It’s a great place to dine. Especially if you stay at the hotel. The service is always good. It was a little chilly dining in the evening and we asked to turn on the outdoor heaters. They were out of gas😒
R
Randy
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Salad looked a little wilted. I had the beef stroganoff special. Waiter didn’t say prices and I didn’t ask. But I assumed when all dishes were $18-30 it would have been in that range. Got the bill and it was a $40 plate. I was good but I would have rather had my wife’s $30 steak.
FA
FAIRREVUE
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food
JW
JanW
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had an early dinner at Crown Bistro on a Saturday night, having made a reservation for 5 pm. We were promptly seated in the covered patio. The staff were very attentive, and brought us water with lemon wedges on a plate as well as warm bread and butter. We were then greeted b our waiter who listed all of the daily specials, which were many. My husband and I ordered the lamb shank which was served with potatoes and vegetables. As a sail special, we also hav a choice of sauce or salad. I ordered the Caesar salad which was excellent, and my husband ordered the house salad with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The couple who were with us ordered the rack of lamb and a chicken dish, prepared with mushrooms and artichokes. Both dishes were given high marks by our friends. We enjoyed our meal and plan to go back to try additional menu items.
ST
ShannonT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal, beautiful setting! Would definitely recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places!!! Perfect ambiance and food at great value!
RL
RobertL
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food and service Affordable too Super location a nice walk. Beautiful experience
ED
EDJ5
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite place to eat when in San Diego. Good and service was outstanding and will return again and again.
SK
StevenK
San Diego
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best as always!!
EM
EdwardM
Cancun
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We really enjoyed the quaint space and the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Waitor was clearly experienced and excellent at his trade. Food was average. The hostess may want to up her outfit to compliment the ambience. It seemed her and the waiter worked at two different restaurants. Overall a nice front patio feel.
EK
EllenK
Denver
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
My family went for dinner last weekend. The restaurant wasn’t too busy when we arrived but service was somewhat slow. Salads were ok. Entrees were all disappointing except the pork chop. My parents didn’t eat much of their chicken and fish. Honestly not worth the $ for dinner but may try for breakfast sometime.
TR
TiffanyR
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have only eaten breakfast in the 5 years we’ve stayed here. Tonight we had dinner! They take reservations and the food was awesome! We had chicken Jerusalem and pork Milanese. Service was great!
A
Anthony
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff excellent food.
j
janicerhea
San Diego
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We live around the corner. I’m glad you’re on Open Table. We won’t book if it’s rainy, promise. We like coming here. We’ve been customers for decades. Sorry about your recent loss. The Osso Boco lamb shank was amazing. Vegetables were over cooked. Needs to be a bit fresher. They were to mushy to eat. But the service was great. We love that Theresa is still there 💓. We will be back 🌸✌️
SD
SonnyD
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A local gem. I had a trout and my wife had a rack of lamb. Both are amazingly delicious. The staff were courteous and attentive and the place has a good vibe. The whole experience were unforgettable. Will be again soon.
AP
AnnaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent. The only improvement I would suggest was the Malbec I selected wasn’t a very good Malbec. Otherwise food and service was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Charming atmosphere and excellent service. Very nice change from the crowded restaurants of Coronado..only drawback was the very salty veal dish and my wife’s salty fish dish. Chef needs to limit the amount of salt! Otherwise, an enjoyable dinner. And the lemon cake dessert was outstanding!
G
Guacamali
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, ambiance, service... everything! Must try!
CS
ConnieS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We met friends there and it was a lovely evening. I had halibut with Putanesca sauce.. delicious! The potatoes were mashed from scratch.. and asparagus came with it along with soup or salad. It has a relaxed atmosphere and it’s very charming and quaint. We come regularly.
EV
ElenaV
Amsterdam
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good food and service. Definitely would return.
N
Nadolocal
San Diego
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect choice for locals for a nice, quiet date night. The food is delicious and the menu choices are excellent for a relatively small restaurant. Very pet friendly also.
LJ
LauraJ
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great little bistro with excellent service and food. It was like dining in someone’s home. I’ll definitely be back!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

Crown Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 9, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

520 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

Additional information

Cross street
5th & Orange Ave
Neighborhood
Coronado
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–1:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Continental
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, Women
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.crownbistro.com/
Phone number
(619) 435-3678

Crown Bistro

Make a reservation

Additional information

Starters

Crab Cakes$16.00

Melenzana Sorrento$12.00

Bruschetta au Jour$12.00

Caprese$13.00

Soup & Salad

Onion au Gratin$10.00

Soup Du Jour$9.00

Pear Walnut Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Champagne Arugula Salad$14.00

Pasta

Crab Gnocchi au Bistro$21.00

Penne con Sachichia$20.00

Fettuccine Cleopatra$20.00

Tortellini Primavera$18.00

Shrimp Scampi Fettucine$27.00

Fish Entree

Salmon Basilico$28.00

Sauteéd Mahi Mahi Piccata$28.00

Shrimp Pietro$28.00

Chicken Entree

The Giardeno$22.00

Chicken Florentin$22.00

The Sorono$22.00

Chicken Gorgonzola$22.00

Chicken Jerusalem$22.00

Meat Entree

Center Cut Pork Chop$25.00

Pork Milanese$23.00

Wienerschnitzel$27.00

Veal Piccata$27.00

Veal Marsala$27.00

New York Steak au Poivre$30.00

New Zealand Rack of Lamb$30.00

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