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Seréa, Coronado, CA
Award-winning

Seréa

4.6
4.6
1836 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Serẽa is proud to bring an exquisite sea-to-table dining experience to San Diego in a comfortable yet sophisticated setting. Located just steps from the beach in the legendary Hotel del Coronado, the restaurant's key focus is the bounty of the sea. The menu focuses on sustainable seafood, with a coastal cuisine menu that spotlights the best of the region's oceans, farms and fields, ranging from the California Coast down to the Baja Peninsula. Creative cuisine with a global flair is prepared by San Diego's own Chef Jojo Ruiz, who creates elegant, fresh dishes with just a hint of Mediterranean flair.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 53 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Seafood, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 435-6611
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    JoJo Ruiz
  • Private party facilities
    Serẽa is available for buyouts of all sizes; we welcome you to contact us to inquire about your party to see how we can be of assistance.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (619) 522-8039
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Cross street
    Orange Avenue
  • Parking details
    The resort offers valet and self parking. Standard parking rates apply. Ridesharing is encouraged and a drop off area is available at the main entrance. $10 off of self-parking for dining Guests/Visitors only. Validations do not apply to Valet.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,836 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

1,836 Reviews
  1. Helen

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dining experience here. Outstanding service from everyone, and our waiter Mark was very knowledgeable on everything on the menu. Follow his recommendations and you won't go wrong. Definitely recommend this place for special occasions. Good food, great service, and beautiful setting.

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  2. Savannahdiner

    Coastal Georgia

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a marvelous restaurant! The setting, with views to the Pacific Ocean, is beautiful. The food is very creative and delicious. We enjoyed a lovely beet salad and perfectly grilled Red Snapper along with crispy Brussels sprouts. The fig and orange brownie bar was just the right sweet to end our meal. Our server, Shane, as well as the other attendants, Esteban and Matthew, were all extremely helpful, personable, and very professional. We had a most lovely celebration of our wedding anniversary. I highly recommend a visit to Serea when in San Diego.

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  3. DavidC

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Sad to say it was very slow service with a night that wasn’t busy. Overpriced for the amount of food.

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  4. maria

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Pork chop was dry Knife was Dull Replacement knife had a plastic handle Table moved as I cut Ceviche is average. Not as exciting as ceviche should be. Tortilla for ceviche was too thick If I ordered more I could tell you more

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  5. VeronicaL

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Best item was the kids French fries. Salmon, undercooked and cold. Octopus starter was overcooked yet also cold. Petite seafood tower served w overcooked shrimp. Oysters were OK.

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  6. Artsy

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service5ambience4
    We had Thanksgiving dinner at Serea. The opening soup course was really good, what I expect from a $155 3 course meal. The main course, I ordered lobster, I literally spit it out. The bbq cooked made it taste like chemicals, not edible. So I tried the turkey dinner. It was really, really BAD, the worst ever! Besides being flavorless, dry and old tasting, they tried to smoother it in gravy. Unremarkable squash mash potatoes and mash potatoes that were equally flavorless, green bean casserole was nasty. Dessert was a pear tart served cold. It was also flavorless, they should have considered serving it warm. I bit into mold on mine. We complained and got a small discount, but really wasn’t about a discount or whatever. Our thanksgiving dinner was terrible, McDonalds would have been an improvement. We both left hungry, with a ton of food on our plates as it just wasn’t edible. We tried to like it, tried to eat it. The location is wonderful at del. And the service was exquisite. Just opt for something from the coffee shop? I don’t know if this place is better on a non-holiday day. But really the cuisine was shameful on Thanksgiving and I can’t believe we were served this.

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  7. NataleeG

    Denver

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We were there for Thanksgiving, which means the menu was prix fixe. We were fine with that, however they did offer additional add ons for $20 (lobster, tri tip of risotto). I did the risotto, which was literally a scoop of risotto added to the plateful of traditional Thanksgiving fare. Nothing worth an additional $20. Service was incredibly slow. On one hand I appreciate a slower meal experience, but we had been there an hour and still had not been served the main course that everyone was getting - it wasn’t like it was a special order. Because of how long it took, I had to leave with my special needs daughter who never got her food and they still charged us full price for her meal. Disappointing, given the expense of the meal, to feel like it was nickled and dimed. Likely won’t come back - we’ll eat elsewhere at the resort.

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  8. CynK

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    $135 per person for a Thanksgiving meal. 4 items to choose 3 course meal. Only appetizer had 2choices. Then told they were out of the chowder. And yet 15 min later they seemed to be serving chowder at the tables around us. The traditional turkey meal was average and so was the dessert. Not worth the 20 minute wait after our reservation time and the hefty price for average food.

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  9. JdP1

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    We went for Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey was dry and the lobster had no taste. The rest of the meal was equally uninspiring. The service was very rushed. For $135 pp, this was very disappointing. Will not return.

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  10. Emem

    New York Area

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious Thanksgiving meal at Serea. The service was friendly and helpful and we sat in a quiet indoor corner of the restaurant. The prix fixe menu was the only option and was a bit pricey but everything was very delicious so nice for a special meal with the family.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, wonderful food, wonderful service!

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  12. DPilksters

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tuna tartare was fantastic, as was the seafood romescada. The scallops were perfectly cooked. Our waiter Yousif was very attentive, capable, and professional.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ther service was excellent. Food was great. Of course a tad overpriced but worth it

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  14. Steve

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Brett was very helpful as a server.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food was good/close to excellent. The ambience of the restaurant was excellent. For the value of cost and food? If I am comparing other high-end restaurants let’s say like Island Prime I feel you’re paying for the Coronado hotel experience. Personally the value in cost and food is better @island prime. Ambience goes to hotel Coronado, but if you have a window seat @island prime it’s great seating. The service was even. Your call! Enjoy

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  16. KimL

    Alabama

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Always love Serea and look forward to our favorites grilled octopus and flash fried sea bass. Our waiter insisted you couldn’t get the sea bass flash fried we told him we always had before he said well your waiter did you a disservice. We listened to him and got it wood grilled. Very very disappointed next time we will insist on flash fried

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  17. RicardoC

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place, great food, the fish was awesome

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  18. NoelC

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Restaurant is grossly overpriced. Hotel Charges a fee for Hotel Preservation which Adds to the cost . You are limited to 2 hours for dining Valet parking is $45 with no validation from the restaurant. If you don’t mind the price . It’s not worth nearly $400 for 2 persons with a modest bottle of wine I will not return

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  19. Larry

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent Food, attentive staff, All-in-all a very good dining experience !

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  20. SummerL

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Food was bad, but ambience and service were great. We were really excited to go to this restaurant because of the reviews however my husband steak was over cooked and a bad cut, didn't even seem like a fillet, and my fish was not very flavorful. The waiter was amazing. I was bummed that the food was not great.

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  21. ScottB

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service are consistently excellent.

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  22. MichaelA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful place, food was amazing. Only thing is You will pay for it. You will pay A LOT for it. There are many options that will give you a similar experience for less - delivering better value.

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  23. JoeB

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    Kinda lame . Food and service were good. Our view was a ice rink under construction

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  24. OnoS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience and food. Service with our waiter John was outstanding! Highly recommend!

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  25. MaritessB

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Serea definitely delivered a great pick for our business dinner, and I sincerely appreciated that the server and the chef was able to work with my garlic allergy. We enjoyed sitting on the patio and hearing the ocean waves crashing in the distance while sipping on the windsor, or indulging in CRISPY SAGANAKI (THE BEST!) What I didn't expect was how many helicopters and planes would fly overhead every 20 minutes, making it sometimes impossible to hear our client conversation. However, I did LOVE that pups were welcome, which helped entertain us with the number of bulldogs passing by, and socializing with another table who had both a golden doodle and their puppy french bull to steal the show. Food wise, The risotto was a bit over-salted, so I was glad to have ordered the scallops, which I had 5 big sized ones to try and mellow the saltiness. I did have 2 of the 5 that had a bit of grit, and other guests who did the SEAFOOD "ROMESCADA" said their scallops were definitely gritty like there were bits of shell and sand, but otherwise they loved the swordfish. We were all quite full after 4 appetizers and our own meal and imbibing on their awesome cocktails, so we all happily shared the MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE SUNDAE, which was phenomenal in presentation. Now for the price of 6 people and it being about $150 pp, I would have considered it a little overpriced IF they weren't right next to the beach, where you could walk literally right on the beach after dinner. The only thing I might go back for is the CRISPY SAGANAKI or to try their other desert with the shell out for a anniversary dinner OR maybe a brunch to enjoy the beach and sun thereafter.

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  26. TiffanyN

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We had the best dinner experience at Serea, definitely go back again. Foods were amazing, seafoods are very fresh and delicious. They have good wine selections, but their cocktails were not too impressive.

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  27. LindaL

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Breakfast was outstanding. The service was outstanding as well. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  28. wolf

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect as usaual: food, view, service. We come here since 50 years...

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  29. TinaP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a beautiful anniversary dinner with a view of the sunset. Our server, Brett, made sure we had a lovely and delicious experience, from his cocktail recommendations to the explanation of the diner specials. The scallop carpaccio was divine. I could not recommend this more.

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  30. AntonioG

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal at sunset. Recommend highly this place. Great seafood

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  31. TimO

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OMG!;!!!!!!! What a wonderful experience. Top to bottom amazing. Not cheap. But so worth it!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was excellent! Has been working there 26 years. You could tell this is his career and he takes pride in his job.

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  33. laurenc

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing view! Excellent service! Food was delicious!

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  34. Jess

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent, I believe Joe waited on us. The food was delicious! I enjoyed every bite!

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  35. Red7

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful birthday lunch - great food and excellent service ❤️

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. Service was out of this world and so was the food. (Sorry I forgot our servers name) but this place blew our minds.

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  37. RossF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent location and service

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  38. YazminR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I had a beautiful evening at Serea. Our dinner was delicious brussel sprouts were very delicious, patatas bravas had the perfect taste and the 8 oz filet was cooked perfectly. I made reservations and we were sat immediately. Fine dining at it's best.

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  39. Cathy

    Washington DC

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great setting. Delicious food. Our waiter Mark was terrific. He was very careful in explaining the menu and helped guide our selections.

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  40. SheriB

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and great service. Will definitely return!

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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
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Seréa is rated 4.6 stars by 1836 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 53 times today
Google Map for Seréa

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Orange Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Seafood, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    The resort offers valet and self parking. Standard parking rates apply. Ridesharing is encouraged and a drop off area is available at the main entrance. $10 off of self-parking for dining Guests/Visitors only. Validations do not apply to Valet.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    JoJo Ruiz
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 435-6611
  • Private party facilities
    Serẽa is available for buyouts of all sizes; we welcome you to contact us to inquire about your party to see how we can be of assistance.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (619) 522-8039
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