Brigantine at Portside Pier

Name: Brigantine at Portside Pier
Address: 1360 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101-3322
Telephone: (619) 719-4960
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2341 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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****** 4TH OF JULY RESERVATIONS ~ BIG BAY BOOM FIREWORKS & DINNER ******

Brigantine patio tables are right along the glass. Tables available for 2-4 guests only. No additional guests may be added. Ticket includes Three course meal. Drinks available for purchase.

Purchase tickets by copy and pasting this link to your browser:
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1st Course: Choice of New England Clam Chowder, Grilled Spanish Octopus or Brig House Salad

2nd Course: Choice of Twin Lobster Tails, 14oz New York Steak Topped with Oscar-Style Crab or Jumbo Scallops

3rd Course: Toasted S'mores Brownie, Créme Brûlée or Berry Cheesecake

We expect unusually high traffic for this holiday, therefore we recommend arriving prior to 6:30PM.

Gratuity on the food is included. *All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable* Please email holidays@brigantine.com for further questions.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 110 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 719-4960
Website
http://www.brigantine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1360 N Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101-3322
Neighborhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Cross street
Ash Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

Brig Classic Calamari Strips$12.00
Cocktail sauce, jalapeño white sauce
Brig Shrimp Cocktail$17.00
Cocktail sauce & horseradish
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.50
Pork belly, linguica, blue cheese & salted caramel
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$20.00
Pan-seared blue crab, white wine mustard, fresh slaw
Crispy Coconut Macadamia Shrimp$17.50
Ponzu sauce
Crab & Shrimp Fondue**$19.50
Crunchy garlic toast
Fresh Steamed Black Mussels**$19.00
White wine, saffron broth, garlic butter, tomato, linguica, grilled lemon & baguette
Grilled Spanish Octopus$19.50
Crispy chickpea, Bilbao chorizo, charred kale, tomato, pickled red onion with Romesco sauce
Brig Chowder/Soup of the Day
- Bowl$11.00
- Cup$8.00
Brig House Salad$11.00
Crisp greens tossed with hearts of palm, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, & crumbled blue cheese vinaigrette
Spinach Salad***$11.00
Bacon, diced tomato & hard-boiled egg, cider-cottage cheese vinaigrette
Caesar Salad**$11.00
Chopped romaine tossed in our classic caesar dressing with garlic croutons & parmesan cheese
BLT Wedge Salad***$11.00
Iceberg wedge, chopped tomato, crumbled bacon, buttermilk blue cheese
Crab & Shrimp Cobb Salad$24.50
Shrimp & sweet red crab, sliced avocado, diced egg, tomato, bacon, blue cheese & mixed lettuce tossed in avocado-lime vinaigrette
Chopped Chicken Salad***$20.00
Red bell pepper, tomato, onion, cucumber, avocado, olives, bacon & mixed lettuce tossed in red wine vinaigrette
Shrimp & Crab Louie Salad$25.00
Shrimp, crab, avocado, egg, cucumber, tomato, mixed greens, louie dressing

Large Plates

Blackened Salmon$35.00
Roasted cauliflower, brussels sprouts leaves, bacon, pomegranate seeds, roasted butternut squash purée & pomegranate molasses
Tiger Shrimp & Grits$29.00
Sautéed Mexican shrimp, bacon, linguica, creamed yellow grits & lemon pan sauce
Jumbo Day Boat Scallops$39.00
Sweet potato risotto, Granny Smith apples, pickled golden raisins, toasted almonds & saged brown butter
Macadamia Crusted Mahi**$33.00
Lemon beurre blanc, parmesan risotto & chef's vegetables
Certified Sterling New York Steak**$40.00
12oz cut topped with blue cheese-truffle crust, mashed potatoes, garlic French beans & red wine demi glace
Lobster Tempura Tacos$27.00
Cucumber-jicama salad & cilantro remoulade on blue corn tortillas, garlic truffle fries & chef's vegetables
Chicken Milanesa**$25.00
Parmesan-panko & herb crusted, goat cheese polenta & puttanesca relish with a roasted tomato sauce
Ketch Ale-Brined Chops$29.00
French-cut pork chops brined in Ketch Kolsch ale, mashed potatoes, glazed baby carrots with mushroom marsala sauce
Vegan Curry Stew**$23.00
Breaded cauliflower "steak", sweet potato, eggplant, edamame, carrots, brussels sprout leaves in a yellow curry coconut sauce

The Classics

Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish$36.00
Avocado lime butter, parmesan risotto & broccolini
Center-Cut Filet Mignon$48.00
Grilled filet, mashed potatoes & asparagus with whiskey peppercorn sauce
Wok-Charred Ahi**$36.00
Seared sushi-grade tuna, wok-tossed vegetables, wonton crisps, jasmine rice & wasabi-shoyu sauce
Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns**$33.00
Wrapped in bacon & broiled, served with mashed potatoes, chef's vegetables & jalapeño white sauce
Golden Ale-Battered Cod Fish & Chips$23.00
Wild Alaskan cod & hand-cut french fries
Parmesan Crusted Sand Dabs**$29.00
Broccolini, parmesan risotto, lemon caper beurre blanc
Wagyu Burger**$22.00
1/2 lb American wagyu, smoked bacon, wild mushroom confit, caramelized onion, roasted garlic spread, bibb lettuce & aged cheddar, hand-cut french fries

What 2,341 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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GabrielleD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
not big on writing reviews but i have never had anything here i did not like, service has always been excellent as well
LR
LanaR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food5service2ambience4
Food is expensive and waitress was not on her game, they need to show respect to all dinners once they are in the establishment.
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Familyof5
Atlantic City
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience5
Fantastic location, view and ambiance. Good seafood and attentive service. Value could be better but recommend for the experience.
BB
BobB
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous view, service and food! Love this place!
ES
ElzSellsHomes
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food5service5ambience5
As always enjoyed the view and Brig service.
JA
JenniferA
Jackson Hole
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great news restaurant! The food was delicious and service great! We had a private table with water view!
RJ
RachaelJ
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience5
We arrived 20 minutes early for our reservation and checked in with the hostess. We went to the bar and ordered wine. They were out of wine glasses so it took about 10 minutes for the drinks to come. Fourteen minutes past our reservation time we checked back in and the hostess said she marked us late to our reservation and she would put us up next for a table. We were sat shortly after at a table outside. The view is pretty amazing. Our server was friendly and we ordered water, more wine and our first appetizer. The appetizer came out before we ever received water or our wine- same issue with no wine glasses even though they took ours of the table when we ordered more. The grilled octopus was delicious. We then ordered the mussels, also delicious. The entrees were a total let down. We ordered the pork chops and the macadamia crusted mahi mahi. The pork was over cooked and dry and every component of the fish dish was bland. There wasn’t any music playing at the outside tables so the table next to us chose to play rap on their phones. I agree that music is needed but I don’t want to listen to rap music when I’m trying to have a pleasant date night. I’d come again but only for a quick appetizer and drink to enjoy the view at sunset.
DG
DebbieG
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food3service3ambience3
Everyone one enjoyed their food but me. I ordered the macadamia crusted Mahi Mahi it was awful risotto was gummy , the fish looked like a soggy frozen fish stick. I know I should of ordered anything else looking at my friends lobster tacos and coconut shrimp. Not sure why you would keep this awful dish on the menu. Have you seen it lately compared to your other menu items. The restaurant is lovely and service was great. But this menu item needs to go away!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food3service3ambience5
Celebrating my mom and best friend birthday
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Golfdiner
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience5
Waitress needed a busboy..asked for fish fork and was told none available as they were in the dishwasher, never asked about our meal, asked for an extra plate to put shells but came when we were done Needed a soup spoon but no server to ask The restaurant was much better last year…
JM
JoMarie
San Diego
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
I celebrated my birthday there and was delighted!! Our server was attentive, knowledgeable about wines and food, and upbeat. Our oysters, surf and turf main course, and dessert (birthday treat by restaurant) were excellent in quality and preparation.
G
George
Orange County
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food3service3ambience5
The view was spectacular. It was a lot fun watching the boats pass by. The fish and chips were delicious. Some of the best I’ve ever had. We weren’t a fan of the crab and shrimp dip (hardly any in it) or the mussels. We went upstairs to the bar/lounge after lunch. There was open seating at the bar , but we had to wait to be sat by the hostess. I think this is ridiculous.
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Abjamesy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
loved this restaurant! booked a table outside for a client meeting. Been driving past this place on my last few work trips and wanted to check it out. Very good food. Was hoping for more gluten free options but overall great.
H
Heather
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, friendly staff, and all meals were delicious. Can’t beat the view on a sunny afternoon.
GS
GregS
San Diego
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food with a view
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, and professional service. Highly recommend! And definitely will be coming back for another visit!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brigantine service was outstanding. A friend was celebrating her last cancer treatment and they made this very special for her. Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seated promptly, with requested window table, server very attentive, order was correct and timely. All good
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a beautiful venue to entertaine out of town guests, food was good, mostly fired and could use some lighter fat free options.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The host service was clumsy and disorganized, borderline rude when reminding them we were waiting prior to others being seated outdoors. The experience then became more standard. The inside bar is wonderful. Must try.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Birthday month celebration for wife. Walking distance from hotel. View is worth it.
DC
DarleneC
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day
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Labritt
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience5
I was so disappointed in the food! Really wanted to like it but couldn’t.
TC
TCWorld
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Really great service, fondue was good! So was the filet, best part of the meal we had. Seafood Louie was good but needed seasoning of some kind.
n
noname
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
I made a reservation two weeks ago and requested an outside table. We were seated at an inside table at first and then had to wait for an outside table. It seemed "understaffed." Our waiter did his best, however. Food was lukewarm when it arrived to the table. Not what I expected.
SS
SarahS
San Diego
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
We had a great dinner when my Dad came into town for Father's Day. Him and his lady got the lobster/filet special. They loved it! I got the crusted mahi, which is always good. Risotto was a little sticky and kind of bland. My husband got the halibut and his filet was TINY. Over all pretty tasty, however the halibut and mahi dish could have definitely come out way warmer. They were not hot at all.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful early Father’s Day dinner. When I made the reservation, outside seating was requested and accommodated. James, our waiter, we was professional, personable and attentive. The additional servers who brought our food and helped clear the table of empty plates were great! (I wish I had their names to put in this review). The food was good and the portion size was sufficient. We capped off the evening with desserts that were equally as good. Great experience!! Thank you Brigantine!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent and sure can’t beat the view!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
There should be an option to request an outside seating area ESPECIALLY when your window coverings (shade) doesn't even work... It's like inviting someone to your house to check out an amazing view from your window, but telling then that you can pull the curtains because they don't work. So disappointing! The service by our waitress was amazing as was the food, the lack of views during esrly dinner was what left a bad taste in my mouth.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Cumpleaños
MB
MichaelB
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience3
food was bland, seating was less than optimal, despite better tables available.
F
Foodies
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visit with long time friends of over 44 years🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️
j
jbm360
San Diego
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The lobster specials were outstanding!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had a nice outside table right on the water! We enjoyed seeing the boats go by. She has chicken cordon bleu which she enjoyed and it was a generous serving. I had the oysters which was a combo of oysters from two different parts of the world. Very good!
LS
LoveSteaks
San Diego
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Was a little disappointed with the way they set up their tables. Anthony’s, the restaurant that used to be there, had their tables perpendicular to the water so everyone had a view. Service was slower than in La Mesa but very friendly. Fries were super brown, never seen them like that, looked over cooked. The oysters, lobster tacos and burger were delicious. LOVE their mud pie!
s
sdnana51
San Diego
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful spot! Loved the chowder & calamari!!
GW
GraemeW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very good atmosphere on the water. Food and service is great.
SB
SabrinaB
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My fiancé and I are visiting from the east coast and were recommended this Resturant. The service was great and we were able to sit outside on the water. We enjoyed the margaritas coupled with fresh oysters. Highly recommended the oysters and octopus. Fabulous meals!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Macadamia shrimp and brig salad are my go to. Husband does clam chowder. We split the shrimp. Delish! 70 and sunny San Diego!! A wonderful 17th anniversary. We live here. Why go anywhere else?!
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pats8hv
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
Brigantine is great for ambiance, view, drinks and appetizers. For main plates, we had to return the steak, because it was very hard. We couldn’t even cut it with the knife.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Brigantine at Portside Pier is rated 4.6 stars by 2341 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

Jul 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 110 times today

Google Map for Brigantine at Portside Pier

1360 N Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101-3322

Additional information

Cross street
Ash Street
Neighborhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
http://www.brigantine.com/
Phone number
(619) 719-4960

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Brigantine at Portside Pier

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Seafood Omelet

Lobster Tempura Tacos

Oysters Rock

Oyster Bar*

Oyster on the Half Shell

Oysters Rock**$22.00

3 Grilled Oysters**$10.50

Small Plates

Brig Classic Calamari Strips$12.00

Brig Shrimp Cocktail$17.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.50

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$20.00

Crispy Coconut Macadamia Shrimp$17.50

Crab & Shrimp Fondue**$19.50

Fresh Steamed Black Mussels**$19.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus$19.50

Brig Chowder/Soup of the Day

Brig House Salad$11.00

Spinach Salad***$11.00

Caesar Salad**$11.00

BLT Wedge Salad***$11.00

Crab & Shrimp Cobb Salad$24.50

Chopped Chicken Salad***$20.00

Shrimp & Crab Louie Salad$25.00

Large Plates

Blackened Salmon$35.00

Tiger Shrimp & Grits$29.00

Jumbo Day Boat Scallops$39.00

Macadamia Crusted Mahi**$33.00

Certified Sterling New York Steak**$40.00

Lobster Tempura Tacos$27.00

Chicken Milanesa**$25.00

Ketch Ale-Brined Chops$29.00

Vegan Curry Stew**$23.00

The Classics

Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish$36.00

Center-Cut Filet Mignon$48.00

Wok-Charred Ahi**$36.00

Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns**$33.00

Golden Ale-Battered Cod Fish & Chips$23.00

Parmesan Crusted Sand Dabs**$29.00

Wagyu Burger**$22.00

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