Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

Name: Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
Address: 2526 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA, United States, 92007
Telephone: (760) 479-0721
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

7557 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Sushi
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 479-0721
Website
http://www.pacificcoastgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Israel "Izzy" Balderas
Private party facilities
Party for 2 or 200 on the beach? Pacific Coast Grill has multiple options for your group. We have a private room that seats (12), upstairs patio that seats (46), downstairs patio that seats (30) or buy out the entire upstairs or downstairs. *Please note, due to Covid-19, we are not accepting groups over 10 guests.
Private party contact
Beth Bennett: (858) 481-8040

Location
2526 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007
Neighborhood
Cardiff By The Sea
Cross street
Quarter mile south of Chesterfield Dr. on the beach side of HWY 101.
Parking details
We offer valet for $6
Public transit
Take the coaster to the Solana Beach station from there take the Oceanside 101 bus north. Get off at Cardiff Beach and walk south on 101 for about 2 minutes.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Black Berry$16.50
Don Julio Blanco, agave nectar, fresh blackberries & organic blueberry juice
Smokey Serrano$16.50
400 Conejos Mezcal, orange & tajin rim
Grilled Pineapple-Serrano$15.50
Volcan Silver & Cointreau
PassionFruit$16.50
Herradura Anejo, mango & tajín rim
Seaside Strawberry$15.50
Azunia Reposado & Cointreau
Green Flash$17.00
Casamigos Añejo, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, served up
Blood Orange$16.50
Don Julio Reposado & Grand Marnier
Piña-Rita$15.50
1800 Coconut Tequila & fresh pineapple
Baja$17.00
Don Julio 70th, fresh serrano peppers & cilantro
Mango-Habanero$16.00
Corralejo Silver & organic agave néctar
Perfecto$16.00
Milagro Blanco Tequila, Cointreau & Grand Marnier
P C G$18.00
Patron Silver, Cointreau & Grand Marnier
Cucumber-Jalapeño$16.50
Avion Blanco & organic agave nectar
The Skinny$16.50
Don Julio Blanco, fresh squeezed lime juice & organic agave nectar
Jose Millionaire$50.00
Cuervo Reserva, Grand Marnier 100th, Cointreau served up

PCG Cocktails

Non-Traditional Mule$15.00
Tito's Vodka or Templeton Rye, fresh lime juice, ginger, mint & Bundaberg ginger beer
The 'Smoked' Paloma$16.50
Dobel 'Humito', fresh grapefruit juice, black salt & fresh rosemary
Perfect Manhattan$17.00
Woodford Reserve, Averna, orange bitters & orange twist
Oaxaca Old Fashioned$18.00
Union 'El Viejo' Mezcal, Casamigos Reposado, Mexican chocolate bitters, orange peel & Luxardo cherries
The 'Old Bulleit'$17.00
Bulleit Rye, orange pulp, bitters & Luxardo cherries
Blackberry Mojito$15.50
Flor de Caña Rum, mint & lime juice
Kiwi-Strawberry Lemonade$15.50
Belvedere, Cointreau & fresh lemon juice
My Tai$16.50
Malibu, Bacardi, Myers, Amaretto Disaronno, mango & pineapple juice
The Derby$16.50
Makers Mark, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, agave nectar & fresh squeezed lemon
Black Berry Lemonade$16.00
Ketel One, Triple Sec, fresh black berries & house-made lemonade
Bloody and a Buddy$14.00
Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, Hanger One & a mini Pacifico
Pipes Pineapple Martini$15.50
House infused Tito's with grilled pineapple, Thai chili, basil, agave nectar, fresh lime & lemon juice

Premium Tequilas

Arette Extra Añejo 3 Year$25.00
Don Julio 1942$29.00
Don Julio Real$60.00
Jose Cuervo Reserva$35.00
Clase Azul Reposado$29.00
Clase Azul Ultra
- 1oz.$99.00
Tears of Llorona$35.00

Premium Mezcal

Union, 'El Viejo' Joven, Artesanal$18.00
Casamigos, Mezcal Artesanal$19.00
Clase Azul, Mezcal 'Guerrero'$65.00
Claze Azul, Mezcal 'Durango'$65.00

Wine

We specialize in limited production, approachable Pacific Coast wines. Wine Spectator's 'Award of Excellence' recipient check out our wine vault for highly rated selections

Sparkling

NV Torresella, Prosecco, DOC, Italy
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$47.00
NV Chandon 'Brut Classic', CA
- 187ml$17.00
- Bottle$50.00
NV Piper-Heidsieck, Reims, France
- 375ml$60.00
NV Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, CA
- Bottle$56.00
NV Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rose, France
- 375ml$66.00
NV Billecart-Salmon Brut, Reserve, France
- Bottle$118.00
NV Moet & Chandon, 'Imperial', Brut, France
- 187ml$27.00
- Bottle$126.00
NV Moet Rose, 'Imperial', Brut, France
- 187ml$27.00
- Bottle$126.00
NV Veuve Cliquot, France
- Bottle$129.00
12 Dom Perignon, 'Millesime', 'Brut', France
- Bottle$451.00
13 Cristal, Louis Roederer, 'Brut', France
- Bottle$478.00

Sauvignon Blanc

22 Satellite, Marlborough, NZ
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$47.00
22 Daou, Paso Robles, CA
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$50.00
20 Chalk Hill, Russian River, CA
- Bottle$48.00
21 Mirror, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$50.00
21 Rombauer, 58% Sonoma County, 42% Napa County, CA
- Bottle$53.00
20 Sinegal, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$56.00
21 Pahlmeyer, 'Jayson', Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$59.00
21 Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, CA
- Bottle$72.00
21 Lewis Cellars, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$86.00
20 Lail Vineyard, 'Blueprint', Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$96.00
21 Spottswoode, 43% Napa County, 57% Sonoma County, CA
- Bottle$101.00
21 Peter Michael, 'L-Apres-Midi' Knights Valley, Sonoma, CA
- Bottle$106.00

Chardonnay

21 William Hill, 'Estate Winery', Central Coast, CA
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$47.00
19 Skyside, North Coast, CA
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$59.00
21 Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, CA
- Glass$16.50
- Bottle$63.00
21 Lewis Cellars, Napa Valley, CA
- Glass$21.00
- Bottle$83.00
21 Heron, Carneros-Mendocino, CA
- Bottle$45.00
21 La Crema, Sonoma Coast, CA
- Bottle$46.00
19 La Follette, North Coast, CA
- Bottle$51.00
21 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$49.00
21 Mer Soleil 'Reserve', Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
- Bottle$53.00
20 The Paring, Santa Barbara County, CA
- Bottle$55.00
20 Daou, 'Bodyguard', Santa Barbara, CA
- Bottle$66.00
21 Flowers, Sonoma Coast, CA
- Bottle$67.00
21 Frank Family, Carneros, CA
- Bottle$70.00
21 Rombauer, Carneros, CA
- Bottle$76.00
20 Ramey, Russian River Valley, CA
- Bottle$78.00
20 Newton, Unfiltered, Napa, CA
- Bottle$81.00

Other Whites

21 Ponzi Vineyards, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OR
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$55.00
21 Margerum, Rose, San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara, CA
- Glass$14.50
- Bottle$55.00
21 Daou, Rose, Paso Robles, CA
- Glass$15.50
- Bottle$59.00
21 Lewis, 'Vin Gris', Syrah, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$43.00
20 Mirror, Rose, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma County, CA
- Bottle$43.00
21 Liquid Farm, 'Vogelzang Vineyard', Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA, CA
- Bottle$45.00
22 Penfolds, Riesling, 'Bin 51', Eden Valley, South AU
- Bottle$65.00

Pinot Noir

20 Hitching Post, 'Hometown', Central Coast, CA
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$59.00
21 Founders' Reserve, Willamette Valley, OR
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$62.00
21 Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara County, CA
- Bottle$45.00
20 La Crema, Sonoma Coast, CA
- Bottle$48.00
18 Davis Bynum, 'Jane's Vineyard', Russian River Valley, CA
- Bottle$49.00
18 Head High, Sonoma Coast, CA
- Bottle$50.00
20 Melville, Estate, Sta. Rita Hills, CA
- Bottle$51.00
21 The Four Graces, Willamette Valley, OR
- Bottle$52.00
21 Duckhorn, 'Migration', Sonoma Coast, CA
- Bottle$54.00
21 Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, CA
- Bottle$69.00
19 Erath, 'Reserve Selection', Willamette Valley, OR
- Bottle$70.00
18 Etude, Carneros, CA
- Bottle$74.00
21 Failla, Willamette Valley, OR
- Bottle$76.00
19 Cristom, Mt. Jefferson Cuvee, Willamette, OR
- Bottle$78.00
21 Belle Glos, 'Clark and Telephone', Santa Maria Valley, CA
- Bottle$81.00
21 Flowers, Sonoma Coast, CA
- Bottle$85.00
19 Merry Edwards, Sonoma Coast, CA
- Bottle$89.00
20 Occidental, Freestone-Occidental, Sonoma Coast, CA
- Bottle$98.00
19 Joseph Phelps, 'Freestone Vineyard', Sonoma Coast, CA
- Bottle$106.00
20 Paul Hobbs, Russian River Valley, CA
- Bottle$111.00
20 Littorai, 'Les Larmes', Anderson Valley, CA
- Bottle$111.00

Merlot

18 Saddleback Cellars, Napa Valley, CA
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
18 Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$51.00
19 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$79.00

Zinfandel

20 Turley, 'Juvenile', CA
- Glass$15.50
- Bottle$59.00
19 Duckhorn 'Decoy', Sonoma County, CA
- Bottle$41.00
20 Ridge, 'Three Valleys', Sonoma County, CA
- Bottle$61.00
20 Turley, 'Steacy Ranch', Lodi, CA
- Bottle$75.00

Syrah, Shiraz & Petite Sirah

18 Stag's Leap, Petite Sirah, Napa, CA
- Bottle$75.00
18 Ramey, Syrah, Sonoma Coast, CA
- Bottle$94.00
19 Dumol, 'Wild Mountainside', Syrah, Russian River Valley, CA
- Bottle$101.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

19 Joel Gott, California
- Glass$12.50
- Bottle$49.00
20 Duckhorn, 'Postmark', Paso Robles, CA
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$59.00
18 Skyside, North Coast, CA
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$66.00
19 Details, By 'Sinegal', Sonoma County, CA
- Bottle$51.00
19 Justin, Paso Robles, CA
- Bottle$55.00
19 Roth, Estate, Alexander Valley, CA
- Bottle$57.00
20 Austin Hope, Paso Robles, CA
- Bottle$65.00
19 Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$75.00
20 Daou, 'Reserve', Paso Robles, CA
- Bottle$89.00
19 Sinegal, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$92.00
16 Ramey, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$95.00
19 Paul Hobbs, 'Crossbarn', Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$95.00
18 Frank Family, Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$100.00
16 Vine Cliff, 'Oakville' Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$101.00

Other Reds

21 Daou, 'Pessimist', Paso Robles, CA
- Glass$13.50
- Bottle$53.00
20 Terrazas, Reserva, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bottle$43.00
16 The Paring Red, CA
- Bottle$50.00
19 Penfolds, Cabernet-Shiraz, 'Bin 389', South AU
- Bottle$65.00

The Wine Vault

Since opening the Pacific Coast Grill in 1995 we have been hoarding our allocations of collectible, highly rated and generally hard to find wines. Our philosophy is to serve wine that is drinkable now so we properly cellar wines until they are ready to enjoy

Chardonnay, White, Etc

2019 Dumol, 'Wester Reach', Russian River Valley, CA$111.00
2019 Domaine Serene, 'Evenstad Reserve', Dundee Hills, Dayton, OR$126.00
2020 Hyde de Villaine 'Hyde Vineyard', Carneros-Napa Valley, CA$155.00
2020 Kistler, 'Les Noisetiers', Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA$128.00
2020 Lewis Cellars, Chardonnay, 'Barcaglia', Russian River, CA$133.00
2020 Pahlmeyer, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA$128.00
2020 Peter Michael, 'Belle Cote', Chardonnay, Knights Valley, Sonoma, CA$196.00
2020 Peter Michael, 'La Carriere', Knights Valley, Sonoma, CA$196.00
2021 Rombauer, 'Proprietor Selection, Carneros, CA$136.00
2019 TOR, 'Cuvee Torchiana', Beresini Vineyard, Carneros, CA$148.00
2018 Stonestreet, 'Upper Barn Vineyard, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, CA$153.00

Pinot Noir

2018 Domaine Serene, 'Evenstad Reserve', Willamette Valley, OR$138.00
2020 Dumol 'Ryan', Widdoes Vineyard, Russian River Valley, CA$161.00
2020 Dumol 'Wester Reach', Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, CA$128.00
2021 Ken Wright 'Shea Vineyard', Willamette Valley, OR$121.00
2019 Kosta Browne, 'Gaps Crown', Sonoma Coast, CA$248.00
2020 Kosta Browne, Sonoma Coast, CA$188.00
2020 Kosta Browne, Mt, Carmel, Sta. Rita Hills, CA$195.00
2019 Kosta Browne, 'Winner's Circle', Russian River, CA$195.00
2018 Patz & Hall, Hyde Vineyard, Carneros-Napa Valley, CA$136.00
2020 Seasmoke, 'Southing', Sta. Rita Hills, CA$196.00
2020 Seasmoke, 'TEN', Sta. Rita Hills, CA$196.00
2020 William Selyem, Russian River Valley, CA$148.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Accendo Cellars, Napa Valley, CA$596.00
2012 Abreu, 'Las Posadas', Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, CA$678.00
2013 Abreu, 'Thorevilos', Napa Valley, CA$1,050.00
RP 100
2013 Araujo, 'Eisele', Napa Valley, CA$498.00
2016 Cardinale, Napa Valley, CA$353.00
2019 Chappellet, 'Signature', Napa Valley, CA$176.00
2015 Chappellet, 'Pritchard Hill' Napa Valley, CA$396.00
2020 Caymus, Napa Valley, CA$176.00
2019 Daou, 'Soul of a Lion', Paso Robles, Adelaida District, CA$328.00
2018 Daou, 'Patrimony', Adelaida District, Paso Robles, CA$496.00
2019 Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, CA$163.00
2018 Joseph Phelps, 'Insignia', Napa Valley, CA$488.00
2013 Lail Vineyards, 'J. Daniel Cuvee', Napa Valley, CA$303.00
2014 Lokoya, 'Mount Veeder' Napa Valley, CA$576.00
2018 Mayacamas Vineyards, Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley, CA$256.00
2019 Outpost, Howell Mountain-Napa Valley, CA$196.00
2018 Pahlmeyer, 'Jayson', Napa Valley, CA$148.00
2018 Pahlmeyer, Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, CA$353.00
2017 Paul Hobbs, 'Beckstoffer Dr. Crane', Napa Valley, CA$498.00
2019 Peter Michael, 'AU Paradis', Oakville, Napa Valley, CA$400.00
2018 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, CA$153.00
2017 Silver Oak, Napa Valley, CA$218.00
2018 Spottswoode, St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA$353.00
2019 Ridge Estate, Monte Bello Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA$126.00
2019 Rombauer, Napa Valley, CA$129.00
2018 TOR, 'Melanson Vineyard', Napa Valley, CA$298.00

Meritage, Blends, Etc.

2013 Abreu, 'Rothwell Hyde', Napa Valley, CA$353.00
2018 Flora Spring, 'Trilogy', Napa Valley, CA$139.00
2010 Harlan Estate, 'Promontory' Napa Valley, CA$951.00
2019 L'Aventure, Estate Cuvee, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles, CA$208.00
2019 Opus One, Napa Valley, CA$556.00
2013 Peter Michael 'Les Pavots' Knights Valley, Sonoma, CA$328.00
2019 Quintessa, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA$296.00
2018 Rudd, Oakville, Estate, Napa Valley, CA$398.00
2006 Sine Qua Non, 'A Shot in the Dark' Syrah, CA$1,500.00
RP 100
2005 Sine Qua Non, 'Atlantis' 1B, 1C, Syrah, Centra Coast, CA$800.00
RP 100
2008 Sine Qua Non, 'B20', Syrah, Ventura, CA$341.00
2004 Sine Qua Non, 'Into the Dark, Grenache, Ventura, CA$1,000.00
2008 Sine Qua Non 'The Duel', Eleven Confessions, Syrah, Sta. Rita Hils, CA$798.00
2008 Sine Qua Non 'The Line', Grenache, Ventura, CA$498.00
2010 Somerston, 'Stornoway', Merlot, Napa Valley, CA$123.00
2009 Torbreck, 'Run Rig', Barossa Valley, AU$278.00
2010 Torbreck, 'Run Rig', Barossa Valley, AU$398.00
RP 100
2020 Turley, 'Hayne Vineyard', Petite Syrah, Napa Valley, CA$146.00
2012 Verite, 'Le Desir', Sonoma County, CA$498.00
RP 100
2012 Verite, 'La Muse', Sonoma County, CA$498.00
RP 100
2013 Verite, 'La Joie', Sonoma County, CA$498.00
RP 100

Wine By-The-Glass & Beer

Sake

Konteki, 'Tears of Dawn'
- 300ml$34.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

NV Caposaldo Prosecco$12.00
NV Chandon 'Brut Classic'
- 187ml$17.00
NV Moet Brut
- 187ml$27.00
NV Moet Rose
- 187ml$27.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Satellite, Marlborough, NZ$12.00
Daou, Paso Robles, CA$13.00

Chardonnay

William Hill, Central Coast, CA$12.00
Newton, 'Skyside', Sonoma, CA$15.00
Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River$16.50
Lewis Cellars, Napa Valley, CA$21.00

Other Whites

Ponzi, Pinot Gris, Willamette, OR$14.00
Margerum, Rose, CA$14.50
Daou, Rose, Paso Robles, CA$15.50

Pinot Noir

Hitching Post, 'Hometown', Santa Barbara, CA$15.00
Founders' Reserve, Willamette Valley, OR$16.00

Merlot

Saddleback Cellars, Napa Valley$14.00

Zinfandel

Turley, 'Juvenile', CA$15.50

Cabernet Sauvignon

Joel Gott, CA$12.50
Duckhorn, 'Postmark', Paso Robles$15.00
Newton, 'Skyside', Sonoma, CA$17.00

Red Blend

Daou, 'Pessimist', Paso Robles, CA$13.50

Ports

Fonseca Tawny, 10-Year$13.00
Fonseca Reserve$15.00
Warre's Warrior$10.00
Warre's Otima Tawny, 10-Year$12.00

Others

Dom B & B$12.00
Grappa Banfi$12.00
Romana Sambuca$11.00

Draught Beers (Pint Glasses)

Pacifico$8.75
Sculpin IPA$9.00
Helia 'Far from East' IPA$8.75
Alesmith 0.394, Pale Ale$8.75
Firestone '805' Blonde Ale$8.75
Burgeon 'Juice Press' IPA$9.75

Bottled Beers

Budweiser$6.75
Bud Light$6.75
Coors Light$6.75
Corona$7.25
Heineken$7.25
Modelo Especial
- Can (24oz.)$14.50
St. Pauli NA$7.00

Night Caps

Keoki Coffee$12.50
Kahlua & Brandy
Jamaican Coffee$13.00
Myers & Tia Maria
Chip Shot$13.50
Tuaca, Baileys & coffee
French Connection$16.50
Grand Marnier, Courvoisier, Frangelico & Steamed Milk
Mocha Martini$15.50
Absolut Vodka, Espresso, Godiva & Baileys
Espresso Martini$15.50
Absolut Vanilla, Kahlua, Godiva & Disaronno

Cognac

Courvoisier VSOP$16.00
Hennessy VS$13.00
Hennessy VSOP$22.00
Hennessy X.O$35.00
Remy Martin VSOP$16.00
Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal$22.00
Louis XIII
- ½oz.$100.00
- 1oz.$195.00

What 7,557 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Great for scenic views
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EleDoc
St. Louis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the food and drinks and especially enjoyed our table overlooking the beach. The crab cakes were excellent and the coconut-crusted mahi mahi was prepared perfectly. We finished up by sharing the dark chocolate custard. Although we weren’t celebrating anything, our dinner felt like a special occasion!
TG
TomG
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Based on the fantastic “on the water” view/location, they could probably get by with just OK food. This is not the case. Food and drinks were fantastic.
M
Momof3
San Diego
159 reviews
vip
5.0
159 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great server ! The food and the service were outstanding. The views are amazing. Can’t wait to go back
JF
JillF
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love a visit to PCG. Great food and a fabulous view!
j
jules
San Diego
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and great service! 5 stars!!! We'll definitely be back soon!
BL
BobL
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here for an anniversary lunch on a Tuesday. Made reservations with OpenTable. Our table was ready on the patio right away, next to a heater - so we were cozy on an otherwise cloudy/windy day. Cocktails, entrees, dessert and cappuccinos were were all great. Our servers, food runners, and cleanup were all fast, and courteous. Will definitely go back. Note that valet is more convenient, and about the same price as the public lot next door. Go to the valet, walk right into the restaurant, and don't worry about time...
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful evening. Thank you. The food and drinks were fabulous. I also had a delicious martini.
s
scarlettg
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I feel PCG has the best overall selection for lunch, hands down. Entrees are delicious and very eye-appealling. Kudos to the cooks! The waiters were exceptionally great yesterday on Memorial Day. It was a great day to go, with everyone avoiding the cloudy beach.
CR
CarolR
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience as usual. Love this place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always special - Lobster tail is fantastic! - as is entire plate!!
KL
KathyL
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Amazing views, really great, friendly and attentive staff, and the fish is to die for! Always a fave when we fly into San Diego.
PH
PhilipH
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Exceptional wait staff…from the hostess to our server (Adam). Everyone did a tremendous job of making our dining experience memorable. The sushi was delicious! We were lucky enough to sit outside and with the heaters going it was absolutely perfect.
RR
RubenR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place. Food and atmosphere are top notch! 👌🏽
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience2
Food wasn’t so good today I had the Ahi sliders…just not up to par…the waiter was great…noisy
L
Local
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience4
Been coming here for years. Unfortunately service and food was as bad as I’ve ever experienced. Didn’t even get our drinks until 45 mins after being sat. Food was either bland to the point of unflavored or over seasoned (sea bass) to the point of couldn’t taste anything but the miso glaze it was drenched in. It’s a real shame because it’s such a great view, and used to be a great place to grab dinner and drinks. Hopefully this was just a one off, but we won’t be going back anytime soon.
BD
BarbaraD
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience4
We made the reservation for my son's birthday and noted on reservation. The waiter didn't acknowledge his birthday and I said let the birthday boy pick the appetizers. Waiter said, oh happy birthday. No special service no birthday dessert, no nothing. A little disappointed and I said as much to the waiter on the way out. Our first time in Cardiff. We were told PCG was the place for special occasions.???
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GoHawks
Des Moines
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Katie our server was fantastic. Incredible view of the Pacific Ocean. Selected the sea bass and substituted the mash potatoes with coconut crusted rice and carrots instead of creamy spinach. It was the best seafood dinner I have had in years! The entire staff at Pacific Coast Grill is great. Many of them have been there for many years.
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food1st
San Diego
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great! Guac n chips, Dragon Roll, smoky chicken taquitos, bag o bones, dark chocolate custard and crème brûlée were all delicious, beautifully prepared and presented!
H
Heinpete
Frankfurt
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice Location, with good food at some price. 4% surcharge for maintenance cost of the location, very unusual and not reasonable, as everyone has to deal with cost increases!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fresh and wonderful as always. Service and views fantastic from on upstairs patio. Very fair prices for coastal view.
RO
RobertO
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food1service3ambience1
Romaine lettuce was from a bag, yellow and stem in the salad. Amateurish We had to ask for bottled $9 Water 3 times.
CS
CraigS
Phoenix
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have eaten at PCG for many years. The food and service are always excellent. The view is spectacular, particularly at sunset. The noise level is good for a restaurant that has this many people. We will continue to eat at PCG.
H
Hazen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic spot for a sunset dinner. Service was fantastic from the valet to the table side. 10/10 will be back for more
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
really good service, our server was super sweet! food was ready in an instant , everything was just so magical. the view you get from outdoor seating is just, wow, leaves you speechless. so so beautiful, will come here every single time i’m in town 💕
DL
DonnaL
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
For the first time it was very noisy inside in the booth area. But everything else was top notch! As always food was outstanding and so was the service. We would highly recommend Pacific Coast Grill to all of our friends and family!
AS
AnnS
San Diego
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience4
In the past, I’ve eaten at PCG for lunch and had great meals. We took relatives who were visiting to dinner and it was disappointing. The paella had a lot of cheese which was unusual. The bag of bones had a gasoline taste. The miso salmon was drenched in a strong thick, sweet soy sauce that made the bok choy wilty and the flavor was really strong. The scallops were over cooked. I was totally embarrassed that I suggested PCG for dinner.
PS
PaulS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Diverse menu and excellent quality and presentation. Service is top notch.
FF
FenwayFan
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and Service were exceptional - outside seating was very enjoyable
SS
SarahS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place to eat with great food and a wonderful view of the ocean. Our waiter did an excellent job and the valet service was awesome. This is our favorite restaurant to go to when we go to the coast.
L
Lynn
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated on the patio. The heat lamps made our experience cozy. Our food was excellent. The sunshine roll was delicious. Our son had the ribs and they were juicy and fell off the bone. I am gluten free and the filet mignon was perfect with mashed potatoes & asparagus. Top it off with a nice glass of Cabernet and it was a perfect night.
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fran
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience3
My paella was great but they substituted mussels for clams without informing me. Both parents ordered Miso Seabass and said it was extremely salty. I had to ask for my water glass to be filled. Twice. The first time I was trying to flag down a waiter who was filling water at a nearby table. Our forks were taken with the clearing of the appetizer plate. And then with the salad plates. When the entrees arrived, we had no forks and had to ask. Waiter did offer to add a shrimp dumpling to the 5 that came as an appetizer so that we would each have 2. I thought that was thoughtful and the price for the extra dumpling was not outrageous.
MR
MRMorton
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing in every way! Location. Service. Food. Chef’s kiss! The shrimp dumplings are incredible. The ahi and scallops and paella were all so delicious. The margaritas, too!! Thank you
t
trdlite
San Diego
94 reviews
vip
3.0
94 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Nice views, decent food. Been there before probably will go again. Their chairs are very uncomfortable though.
AD
AnonDiner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Paella was soupy. Very surprising at a restaurant that specializes in seafood. I have enjoyed this restaurant in the past but the prices are no longer commensurate with the value. We had a party of 4 and spent $400 on a $200 dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outrageous, amazing views with phenomenal food. I love coming here especially at sunset!
JG
JulieG
San Diego
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place to celebrate every occasion !
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience4
Food was mediocre, hostess stand was horribly rude, extremely slow and overpriced. The view is the only positive thing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
PCG is a top favorite SD resultant. Dining outside by the unobstructed views of the white sandy beach and listening to the ocean waves is a delightful experience. The food never disappoints- try the many expertly prepared fish dishes. The drinks are carefully crafted and the deserts are yummy.
H
Holley
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sherri our server was awesome. Personal but professional . And helpful too. Food was yummy and drinks were great …
VG
VegasGal
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service and a great view! Parking is the only issue, but $7 valet worked fine.

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

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff using the Order Online button. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 479-0721.

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff is rated 4.7 stars by 7557 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 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

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Takeout

(760) 479-0721

Other options

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Google Map for Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

2526 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007

Additional information

Cross street
Quarter mile south of Chesterfield Dr. on the beach side of HWY 101.
Neighborhood
Cardiff By The Sea
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer valet for $6
Public transit
Take the coaster to the Solana Beach station from there take the Oceanside 101 bus north. Get off at Cardiff Beach and walk south on 101 for about 2 minutes.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Israel "Izzy" Balderas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pacificcoastgrill.com/
Phone number
(760) 479-0721
Private party facilities
Party for 2 or 200 on the beach? Pacific Coast Grill has multiple options for your group. We have a private room that seats (12), upstairs patio that seats (46), downstairs patio that seats (30) or buy out the entire upstairs or downstairs. *Please note, due to Covid-19, we are not accepting groups over 10 guests.
Private party contact
Beth Bennett: (858) 481-8040

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

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Seafood Pasta

Shrimp Dumplings

Pacific Paella

Margaritas, Cocktails & Tequila

World Class Margaritas

Black Berry$16.50

Smokey Serrano$16.50

Grilled Pineapple-Serrano$15.50

PassionFruit$16.50

Seaside Strawberry$15.50

Green Flash$17.00

Blood Orange$16.50

Piña-Rita$15.50

Baja$17.00

Mango-Habanero$16.00

Perfecto$16.00

P C G$18.00

Cucumber-Jalapeño$16.50

The Skinny$16.50

Jose Millionaire$50.00

PCG Cocktails

Non-Traditional Mule$15.00

The 'Smoked' Paloma$16.50

Perfect Manhattan$17.00

Oaxaca Old Fashioned$18.00

The 'Old Bulleit'$17.00

Blackberry Mojito$15.50

Kiwi-Strawberry Lemonade$15.50

My Tai$16.50

The Derby$16.50

Black Berry Lemonade$16.00

Bloody and a Buddy$14.00

Pipes Pineapple Martini$15.50

Premium Tequilas

Arette Extra Añejo 3 Year$25.00

Don Julio 1942$29.00

Don Julio Real$60.00

Jose Cuervo Reserva$35.00

Clase Azul Reposado$29.00

Clase Azul Ultra

Tears of Llorona$35.00

Premium Mezcal

Union, 'El Viejo' Joven, Artesanal$18.00

Casamigos, Mezcal Artesanal$19.00

Clase Azul, Mezcal 'Guerrero'$65.00

Claze Azul, Mezcal 'Durango'$65.00

Wine

Sparkling

NV Torresella, Prosecco, DOC, Italy

NV Chandon 'Brut Classic', CA

NV Piper-Heidsieck, Reims, France

NV Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, CA

NV Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rose, France

NV Billecart-Salmon Brut, Reserve, France

NV Moet & Chandon, 'Imperial', Brut, France

NV Moet Rose, 'Imperial', Brut, France

NV Veuve Cliquot, France

12 Dom Perignon, 'Millesime', 'Brut', France

13 Cristal, Louis Roederer, 'Brut', France

Sauvignon Blanc

22 Satellite, Marlborough, NZ

22 Daou, Paso Robles, CA

20 Chalk Hill, Russian River, CA

21 Mirror, Napa Valley, CA

21 Rombauer, 58% Sonoma County, 42% Napa County, CA

20 Sinegal, Napa Valley, CA

21 Pahlmeyer, 'Jayson', Napa Valley, CA

21 Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, CA

21 Lewis Cellars, Napa Valley, CA

20 Lail Vineyard, 'Blueprint', Napa Valley, CA