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Ki's Restaurant, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA
Ki's Restaurant, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA
Ki's Restaurant, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA
Ki's Restaurant, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA
Ki's Restaurant, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA

Ki's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
912 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
During these trying times, we are trying to adjust our service so that customers feel safe but still have a great Ki's experience. Daytime service is as it always has been: order at the counter and the food will be brought to you in the seating area we have created outside under the tents. Night-time is full service. Sunday through Thursday is upstairs. The tables are spaced far apart and there is an option of being out on the front deck for parties of two. On Friday and Saturday, we will be offering full service in both seating areas of upstairs and under the tents outside.
Ki's is a perfect fit for its local beach community culture. We provide food options that serve the needs of people who enjoy the outdoors and have a high degree of awareness for their health, fitness and well being. And Ki's is more than just a 'health food' option for many. It is simply great food for anyone-professionals, families looking for a home-cooked meal or friends hanging out enjoying some tasty eats.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Organic, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm Friday & Saturday Fri, Sat 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 436-5236
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our caterer can customize a catering specifically to your needs, whether it is casual or formal, on site or off site. Please visit our website for more ideas and contact information.
  • Private party facilities
    Ki's is able to host a variety of private events. We have an enclosed room that can comfortably host 40-50. Guests are also able to "buy-out" entire restaurant for large parties.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Amavisca: (760) 436-5544
  • Neighborhood
    Cardiff By The Sea
  • Cross street
    Chesterfield
  • Parking details
    Parking is limited space. Ki's HIGHLY recommends car pooling. Public off site parking across the street at the beach.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 912 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Healthy

  • North San Diego

    Healthy

  • North San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • North San Diego

    Californian

912 Reviews
  1. Norm

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Ki's has good food, great value for the money, and the tables are spaced enough that you can talk without raising your voice like most dinner spots.

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  2. Deadstick

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great seaside venue with the best live music in the North County. The salmon in parchment is their signature dish; most delicious and presented with a flourish, a steal at only $28. Better hurry before they catch on and jack up the price to that of a pork chop. We are heartbroken to see our favorite server head off for whiter pastures.

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  3. liliak

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I love the live music, wonderful staff that makes you feel welcome, and coastal location of the Ki's. I always leave with a feeling that I want to come back.

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  4. lizaroo

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The evening was good, the food great and reasonable Happy hour menu. Staff great. There for a jazz event and the table nearby was NOT. Very loud and obnoxious so difficult to really appreciate the music which was fantastic.

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  5. CarolineD

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and varied options, we got a great table by the window. We always bring special guests here. Ki’s has options for everyone and I’m the world’s pickiest eater!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Thanksgiving Buffet was delish!

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  7. ParadigmShifter

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Ki's is a unique restaurant offering healthy, very flavorful food, a wide assortment of wine with an unobstructed ocean / sunset view. All at a reasonable price. We dine at Ki's for that evening out and special event.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy an evening at Ki’s. We come to see the Benedetti Trio. The food, ambiance and entertainment never disappoint!

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  9. GraceR

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is a lovely place to share a special dinner. I love the Friday night music! The cioppino is seasonal and is absolutely delicious! Our seating was a little strange as we had a table right next to what is typically the sauce station - but, still, it was wonderful.

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  10. Lib28

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wine tasting was fabulous. Great wines, even better food pairings.

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  11. PamS

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always enjoy the sunset view from Ki's. The food is excellent, and our server, Marissa, was friendly, helpful, prompt and efficient.

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  12. JuliaC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Service was awful. They all had a very “I don’t care attitude” despite multiple errors in our food and reservations. Won’t be going back

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  13. HollyG

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    I ordered the filet mignon. It was grainy and had a frozen funky taste.

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  14. LeaVessey

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Ki’s restaurant. The food is so much healthier than other restaurants and the taste is not compromised. Ocean views, easy to grab water and utensils. My friend used to work at Ki’s when we were in high school. That was a couple decades ago. They stay in business because it’s a great restaurant. We’re going back soon.

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  15. Cathie

    San Diego

    296 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    296 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our very favorite restaurant of them all! Our server was fantastic, the food delicious and the view was spectacular!

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  16. EatsOutAlot

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Food is always great. Was very busy so server was trying but having to handle too much. With all the people and the band was a little tough to talk but music was good.

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  17. Velk1976

    San Diego

    99 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a delicious meal with a priceless view. Great service too!

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  18. MonteCarlo

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Service was great. Portions small. Ambiance meh besides the ocean view. Felt cold and basic. Expected more. I’ve done takeout multiple times and it was good but dine in was lacking.

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  19. BethH

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoy the variety available on the menu and the appeal of the location to all generations (and guests)!

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  20. Davethediner

    San Diego

    284 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    284 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We had a great birthday dinner - love it that they send coupons. Food was outstanding and the waitperson we had was a gem - really nice. We do wish they had more wait staff - the poor lady was running constantly among many tables.

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  21. MaryC

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place for the view of the ocean. The food is always excellent. I had the pulled pork sandwich. They put avocado and tomato in it. The French fries were delicious.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sunsets/ocean view in north county! Food is consistently good… Wait, staff is wonderful!

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  23. AndrewW

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, every part of this dining experience is wonderful. At the forefront, we love the staff for their friendly manner and the food for the quality and taste. The ambiance and view are lovely.

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  24. KimB

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ki’s is always great! Our go to for the food, service and view!

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  25. Sue92024

    San Diego

    55 reviews

    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great food in a casual atmosphere. I come here often and never had a bad meal or service

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  26. HeidiSusan

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    Sitting on the skinny porch, at a table just for 2 was wonderful! Charlie was our waiter, and he was very attentive, although when it was rime to bring the check, he took a while. Some of the food was excellent, like my salmon in parchment paper was delicious. My chicken rice soup was medium; the rice and carrots could have been cooked a bit more. My mom's tomato soup was good, but her chicken entrée was just OK. The carrot cake dessert was delicious!

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  27. Lana

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The happy hour appetizers are delicious and SO reasonably priced. The servers are always friendly and efficient.

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  28. Perry

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our local favorites. The view is unmatched looking at Cardiff Beach. Decent selection of Fish, chicken and beef dishes. staff is extremely friendly and this just feels like a perfect paradigm for living in North San Diego.

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  29. GerardT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always go there to hear the Peter Pupping Band Your Staff and Service and a good and Sunsets are the best!!! I wish I could give more than 5 Stars to all of the above Only downside is parking But that’s a function of your popularity!

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  30. usc64

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go there often and it's always excellent. Nikki the bartender makes the best Manhattan's in North county.

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  31. CajL

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely meal with our niece. The servers were very accommodating in how they sat us as we waited for our niece. The food was excellent and there were many gluten-free options available. There is a great happy hour deal until 6 pm, but we were too late for that. My husband and I plan on going to dinner earlier next time so we can take advantage of the happy hour meal. The restaurant is across the street from the beach, so the sun was bright for much of our meal. There are shades to help darken the bright sunlight though. It was a great dinner and a wonderful evening!

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  32. Frances

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    5pm reservation - The large dining room had one table of four already sitting and a table of six that sat down after us. It was calm and quiet. There were four tables of two on the patio and no one sitting on the bar tables. We put our order in at 5:30 and it took the kitchen 45 minutes to get two house salads, one kids chicken nuggets, and chicken breast main dish. By the time we got our meal the dining room was full of very loud people talking. It's hard to recommend Ki's because the kitchen is consistently slow regardless of the time we come for dinner. We think 5pm with no people the kitchen should be on top of the demand. Again, disappointed. The house salad is good and the chicken is good. The nuggets, meh:(

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  33. NJdiningout

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ki’s never disappoints. Our party of 5 wanted to be able to chat, so they seated us away from the entertainment featured (an awesome blues-y, talented trio), perfect as background music. Server Kia was professional - informative, responsive and sweet. Appetizers, cocktails, entrees and wine were all delicious, dessert was the only course we passed on. Jidori chicken and fish specials can’t be beat. We’ll be back!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was fantastic. The service was great. Overall a great value. I would definitely return.

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  35. heidib

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous view, healthy and unique meals made from quality ingredients, and servers that are focused on delivering to you a positive experience. And, no hassle parking! Unless you ARE looking for a beach restaurant that caters to valet parking and conventional entrees, instead.

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  36. Vistafan

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kia are waitress was excellent. Food was delicious and meal was leisurely.

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  37. TcsmithBiz

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely experience in a casual yet scenic location. The food is quite good, and the service is excellent.

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  38. PamelaM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service- friendly, attentive. Food well prepared and delicious. They split plates with no issue. Loved looking over the ocean at sunset! Lovely evening!

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  39. Frances

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The better things about Ki's is it's laid back atmosphere , the view of the ocean, lagoon, train trestle, and their organic menu. I enjoyed their basic salad and the presentation was great. Compared to Pacific Grill across the street, the salad was well worth $10.50. The Caesar salad at Pacific Grill was pitiful @$18. I've eaten dinner here several times this summer and haven't been too impressed. I ordered the halibut and it was overcooked; disappointment for having spent $40. We had the cauliflower steak and it was under cooked a bit, although we just dug into it with our knife and managed to cut it. I think the value wasn't there for the two small cauliflower steaks. The bar could be better trained. I ordered a mojito and they didn't mottle the fresh mint leaves and lime (as menu described) rather, used a mix of some sort and placed a sprig of mint on top- weird - rendering it devoid of the wonderful flavor of fresh mint and classic rum with every sip! A classic mojito is not shaken. Rather the mint leaves, sugar, and fresh lime (with rind) are mottled at the bottom of a short glass, add Ice, 1 1/2 -2 oz of rum topped with soda water, lime on the rim, and a spring of mint. Don't stir. Let the patron do that. I sent back two mojitos with these instructions and it just didn't happen. We have eaten breakfast here for over 25 years and the results are inconsistent. We miss their hazelnut coffee option. Maybe it's back, but the last few times we were here it wasn't an option. We come back because of the organic base and it's kid friendly atmosphere particularly when we have five grandkids in tow.

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  40. EatsOutAlot

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. And, the view pf the ocean is awesome!

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Ki's Restaurant using the Order Online button. Ki's Restaurant also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ki's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 436-5236.

Ki's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 912 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 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ki's Restaurant

2591 S Coast Highway 101, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chesterfield
  • Neighborhood
    Cardiff By The Sea
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm Friday & Saturday Fri, Sat 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Organic, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is limited space. Ki's HIGHLY recommends car pooling. Public off site parking across the street at the beach.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 436-5236
  • Catering
    Our caterer can customize a catering specifically to your needs, whether it is casual or formal, on site or off site. Please visit our website for more ideas and contact information.
  • Private party facilities
    Ki's is able to host a variety of private events. We have an enclosed room that can comfortably host 40-50. Guests are also able to "buy-out" entire restaurant for large parties.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Amavisca: (760) 436-5544
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