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

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.7 (9520)
$50 and over
Seafood
2526 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 116 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 $8
  • 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

What 9,520 people are saying

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

  • North San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff offers "great coastal views" and a "beautiful setting" right on the beach, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "amazing service," with a standout staff that ensures a memorable dining experience. While some mention noise and pricing, the "delicious food" and "breathtaking views" keep patrons coming back. Reservations are recommended, especially in summer.
9,520 Reviews
  1. Rob

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! Food, service, patio with amazing views!

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  2. Kate

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated with my bestie from MA! It never disappoints!!! New memories, great food and the Perfect Manhattan!!!

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  3. Chris

    Mississippi1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food was exceptional. Very polite and hard working Valet service. Perfect evening.

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  4. Marilyn

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible experience. Been there often. Chose to go there today for a birthday celebration. HORRIBLE noise level. Although service was F-A-S-T. It was VERY uncomfortable. From seating to end of meal -less than 45 minutes. Food was awful. No flavor. Did mention to server food was terrible and NO apology. She instead lectured us on not complaining. We were aghast but let it go. Decided to order dessert since entrees were terrible. Server “swooped” by and slammed a plate with 2 spoons on table. In a flash (everything felt like quick quick eat and leave (reminder we could have had entree and dessert and Paid in 45 minutes 1-1:45) dessert on table. “hot “ apple pie forgot to add HOT. Crème brûlée was crunchy topping atop like pudding. Then coffee came. Lesson learned. Done! Won’t return.

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  5. JoAnn VIP

    San Diego51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    June Gloom didn’t stop us from enjoying a delicious birthday lunch. Our server made sure we had enough warmth from the heaters and the food was great. Excellent fish& chips and the chocolate dessert with expresso gelato was delightful. Will return for sure!

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  6. Sandra VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for our special celebration. Our server made the whole night extra special by making us feel special and staying on top of everything from keeping our water glasses filled to bringing candles for our dessert.

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  7. cynthia VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food and excellent service. However, at night it was painfully noisy. We were in a booth with occupied booths on both sides of us and it was so loud we had to shout in order to carry on a conversation. Maybe it's not so bad for lunch, but I won't return for dinner.

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  8. Susan VIP

    San Diego90 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious! Excellent service! Beautiful view and ambiance. My go to place when I'm in north county!

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  9. morton VIP

    Los Angeles28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped by for dinner on Sunday night 6:00 p.m. the restaurant was busy but not too crowded. we had the halibut and shrimp scampi, the seafood paella, the beet and pear salad and the lobster and shrimp chowder. All of the food items were very good, especially the paella which was a little different in that it had a very rich tomato sauce.

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  10. Jim

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to go to PCG. Even though the tab can get up there!

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FAQs

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 479-0721.

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff is rated 4.7 stars by 9520 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 116 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
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer valet for $8
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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