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Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.7
4.7
7557 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
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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2 people

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

  • 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

  • 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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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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • North San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

  • North San Diego

    Most Booked

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  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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!
  5. 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!
  6. 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...
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. CarolR

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience as usual. Love this place!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always special - Lobster tail is fantastic! - as is entire plate!!
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. RubenR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place. Food and atmosphere are top notch! 👌🏽
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.???
  17. 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.
  18. 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!
  19. 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!
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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 💕
  25. 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!
  26. 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.
  27. PaulS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Diverse menu and excellent quality and presentation. Service is top notch.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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!
  36. JulieG

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place to celebrate every occasion !
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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 …
  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 93 times today
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

  • 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

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