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Crown Bistro, Coronado, CA

Crown Bistro

4.7
4.7
57 Reviews
$30 and under
Continental
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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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Cross street
    5th & Orange Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

57 Reviews
  1. Foodie20

    Minneapolis

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful, attentive service. The crab gnocchi was richly delicious with a generous amount of crab.

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  2. PaulD

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Outstanding food service was good, very busy because it was valentines day

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  3. JoyceK

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service amazing! Great price point!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nothing short of spectacular! Jorge and company have always been at the top of their game. And, they always make us feel like family.

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  5. SandyB

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service and food were very good. We enjoyed our evening.

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  6. Paoligal

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was some of the very best we have ever had! Service very good - very nice evening for our family;)

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  7. DonaldB

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had not been to Bistro for over 20 years. It was even better than we remembered and we had the same waitress. Extensive menu but wait until you hear specials before deciding.

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  8. PVguy

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience. Very pleasant waitstaff. Will be back for sure. Thx!!!

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  9. alexannie

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I sat on patio and speakers playing music were way too loud. After 2nd request, volume was lowered. Food was delicious and very! expensive. I don't think it was good value for the cost. The cake I had for dessert was $12.50. Had I known it would cost that much, I would never have ordered it.

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  10. myriamd

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience1
    Food was cold and not good. No area to wait, have to stay in the hotel lobby.

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  11. JimL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is always outstanding. That's what keeps us coming back

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  12. RitaB

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful meal! There was live music which was very nice and while the restaurant was full on a Saturday night, we were able to have a nice conversation without having to raise our voices. We started with their crab cake appetizer which was excellent. The crab cakes were so flavorful and the sauce complimented them perfectly. My husband had veal marsala which was very tasty. My pork chop with blueberry sauce was a stand out. The vegetables and potatoes were also yummy. For dessert, we had the chocolate brownie with ice cream - it did not disappoint. Our server was attentive, the wines were lovely... all in all a great success.

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  13. JimmyC

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really good food fast efficient friendly service very fair priced.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jorge and staff are always so generous and very hospitable. The food is always excellent. The secret is in their phenomenal sauces.

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  15. JFxxxxxxxxx

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall3food1service1ambience1
    Very low quality New York steak…fat and gristle. Very good bread, soup and desert cake. Very good service.

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  16. AntonioI

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent hidden gem! Food was great, wine was very good, prices were fair. Make sure you're ok with the high school cafeteria cutlery.

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  17. SAMBEE

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Great service and the cheese tortellini was rich and generous in portion. Fresh, hot bread and pear walnut salad was filling.

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  18. MrBryan

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the place! First time here and came based on reviews we read regarding birthdays. They treated my wife well... Extra splash of wine, birthday crown, bubbles, huge bday desert, candle, confetti bomb and more. We had so much fun and the food was great too. Highly recommend.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Crab cakes, caprese salad and bruschetta with champagne to start. Lamb shank, veal schnitzel and beef bourgniogne with chianti and barolo for main. Live music. Epic evening.

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  20. TammyD

    Richmond

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was fabulous. We even got a free dessert for my husband's birthday.

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  21. ChristopherD

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food was excellent but it was the service that was provided by Jorge that made the event worthwhile. Jorge was the ultimate professional being both attentive, polite, and professional. I would return to the establishment just to be seated in his section. Thank you Jorge for the excellent service!

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  22. BrianH

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Hostess was very friendly, server not so outgoing but efficient. Could be a staffing issue. Food was good although I do not recommend the crab cakes, couldn’t eat them although the server didn’t seem to notice when he took our plates. Otherwise, the French onion soup and pear salad was good as well as the halibut entree. Nice wine list.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    83 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Ambiance is nice, particularly outside. Food is quite good. Service is professional albeit a bit slow. The restaurant missed out on a dessert sale because the server took so long to get back to us (and they were not that busy), we decided to skip it.. The menu seems a bit inconsistent, when we were there the week before, all entrees came with a choice of soup or salad, but last night they did not.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are here for our daughter’s wedding and were dining with our closest friends on their arrival for the weekend.

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  25. KATHLEENB

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and service! Never been disappointed. Make sure that you are there when Teresa is there!!! Have enjoyed many breakfasts and dinners.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Live music was phenomenal! We ordered the surf and turf special, it was amazing. Decorations on the table and a birthday dessert that did not disappoint! Celebrating a birthday the best way, great wine selection and excellent service. Live music, great service and tasty food was an overall lovely night and beautiful way to celebrate!

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  27. BradS

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone is so nice and helpful even being short handed. The workers bust it to make everyone welcome

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    83 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Nice little spot, and really close to our accommodations on D Ave. Food was good, not amazing, but quite good. Service was good too, particularly considering just one server was covering the entire restaurant.

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  29. Cheyanneah

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, everything was so fresh and tasty! It was difficult for my boyfriend to choose what he wanted. Everyone know’s this place for breakfast, but dinner is also incredible! This family owned restaurant is a must!

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  30. MarthaM

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    I took nearly an hour to get food after order. One person got their entree first and finished eating completely before food was delivered for second person at the table. Server said he was the only one for the whole restaurant and there was only one cook. I made reservation through Open Table and received email and text confirmations. Restaurant said they did not have us on their list. They did seat us. People there were trying hard and were professional but they never shapeless have seated that many. One couple that sat next to us and were already seated when we arrived did not give their order to the server until after ours. Their food came about 30 minutes later. Food was good but not worth the price with the extremely poor service.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Loved our server. Timing wasn’t ideal. Food was okay.

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  32. CATHLEENK

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful dinner and great service. We were very happy.

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  33. StevenK

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best as always. Impeccable service and wonderful specials every day!!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    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.

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  35. CarrolV

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    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😒

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  36. 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.

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  37. FAIRREVUE

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food

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  38. JanW

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 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.

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  39. ShannonT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal, beautiful setting! Would definitely recommend!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places!!! Perfect ambiance and food at great value!

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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 57 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Crown Bistro

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
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