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SEA180 Coastal Tavern, Imperial Beach, CA

SEA180 Coastal Tavern

4.5
4.5
2979 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Located in the Pier South Resort, SEA180° offers Innovative Cuisine and Oceanfront Dining in Imperial Beach.

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 7:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 631-4949
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Paulo Mendoza
  • Catering
    In-house only
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the Pier South Resort, SEA180° offers innovative cuisine and oceanfront dining in Imperial Beach.
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (619) 908-3405
  • Neighborhood
    Imperial Beach
  • Cross street
    Date Avenue
  • Parking details
    $3 valet parking with validation
  • Entertainment
    SEA180°’s Weekday Seaside Specials SEA180° presents our weekday Seaside Specials! Join us nightly Sunday through Thursday for offers such as our Tuesday Date Night Menu for just $39.95 per couple and Thirsty Thursday featuring Happy Hour specials all night. For reservations, please call 619-631-4949
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day.

    $64.95 per person

    Dec 25, 2023 only
    Christmas Day Menu $64.95 per person excluding tax, gratuity & surcharge. Amuse Bouche- Brie & Cranberry Bruschetta (gf) 1st. course choice of- Lobster Bisque (gf), Beet & Burrata Salad (gf,v), Charred Guajillo Octopus (gf), Honey roasted root Vegetable salad with Short Rib (gf,v) 2nd Course choice of - Braised Beef Short Rib (gf), Grilled Chicken Thighs, Pan-Seared Halibut Risotto (gf), Smoked Stuffed Portobello (gf,v) NY Steak & Maine Lobster Tail + $20 (gf) 3rd Course Choice of - Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake (v), Apple Brown Butter Tart (v), Tiramisu (gf) Children Menu Available for$16.95 (12&Under) For full descriptions of the menu go to Sea180.com $25 per person cancelation fee without 48 hours notice. Valet parking $20
  • New Years Eve 3 course Menu

    $64.95 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    New Years Eve 3 Course Menu $64.95 per person (4pm -9pm) Amuse Salmon Roe Blini 1st Course (Choose 1) -Hamachi Crudo (gf) -Coconut Shrimp 2nd Course (Choose 2) -Prime Rib -Truffled Scallop Bucatini (v*) - Herbed Mary's Chicken Thigh (gf) - NY Steak +$20 Main Lobster Tail (gf) 3rd Course (Choose 1) Triple Chocolate Cake Apple Cranberry Crumble (gf) Tiramisu (gf) See Full Menu Details at www.SEA180.com

What 2,979 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

2,979 Reviews
  1. Roddog

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Maurice was awesome. Great view of the ocean and pier. First time in Imperial Beach in a long time. Will be visiting again.

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  2. Luna

    San Diego

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my friends from North Carolina to dinner here. They absolutely loved sitting on the patio watching the waves and the sunset. Shout out to Maurice, our server. A wonderful and attentive young man! Definitely will return.

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  3. Enjoy2eatdowntown

    Phoenix

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing location and our service was very good. Unfortunately, the beans were very blend. The restaurant charges an additional 5% service charge. Just FYI. Enjoyed seating outside and watching the waves with fire place close by.

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  4. withfriends

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Have enjoyed SEA180 many times but not so much this visit. We were doing a couple of nights staycation at the hotel. Requested in the reservation notes, if possible, an outside table away from the interior windows and the service station. Upon seating I asked where the table would be - and it was exactly where we asked not to be, plus next to the indoor/outdoor exit and pathway. They said they could show us another table - sure enough it was way better, closer to the beach, and not the only empty one. The holiday prix fixe menu included a nice selection. But we inquired of our waiter whether there were any other sides/dishes available - he insisted not, but after 15 or so minutes of observation, we could see that wasn’t true. We asked our first course server, he followed up with a few questions about what we were looking for (adding on a couple of staple side dishes - that we saw at other tables) and he said he would check. They were delivered shortly thereafter. The food was fine - standout was the squash soup. There was a 5% surcharge on the bill. This surcharge practice is getting out of hand - just raise the menu prices and be done with it! We still tipped generously because of the holiday - but the hostess and waiter didn’t add anything positive to the experience.

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  5. Yvonne

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the Thanksgiving dinner I went to and enjoyed the view and being able to sit outside. I just think the appetizer was tasteless and 3 mushroom only? Also the salad was thrown together no dressing , the main meal was good, small slice of pie.

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  6. AniaK

    Phoenix

    228 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    228 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Thanksgiving meal for an amazing value. Fantastic service and the best views!

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  7. TmaeB

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my folks and partner on Thanksgiving Day. Food was fantastic and everyone was so pleasant.

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  8. KARYNS

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a family pre-Thanksgiving reunion. Wait staff and ambiance were great!! Food and value was good!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, and the waiter was very attentive. 

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  10. Maymie

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go to for a special celebration. Thank you for a wonderful time!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maurice was one of the best severs we’ve ever had. He took great pride in his work and was attentive to detail. We always have a great experience - Sea180 is our favorite restaurant.

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  12. PatH

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing restaurant. The food, service and view are awesome! Just not a big fan of restaurants that throw on a sur charge. That will limit the amound I visit.

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  13. Claudia

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carlos was a great server! Very helpful & friendly! The food was great as always

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  14. AFDTITO

    Palm Springs

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. Our server was very professional and attentive .

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited 15 mins without speaking to a server before walking out. There had to be 12 people working and less than that many tables outside

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  16. Natalie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, view of the sunset was beautiful, Our waitress was great!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Regret loosing my time in this restaurant, poor food quality, super slow service in an almost empty room. Took us 1 hour to get 2 appetizers and a bear… for a party of 6, waiter was hostile because we were only tipping 18%. Left the restaurant after alergia reaction. Won’t recommend this place, won’t come again, they don’t care about their customers.

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  18. WENS

    San Joaquin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved sitting outdoors watching the sunset. Service good & food good. My seared nahi tuna salad was just ok & full of jalapeños so beware. My husband had the cheeseburger & loved it. Friends had short rib/avacado salad ..a TON of avocado & fish & chips ...large serving. Nice place...will return

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  19. CinCi

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, the menu is ever evolving so that is sometimes challenging and very limiting, but they do what the do well. The beach backdrop is perfection and the staff is always very nice.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a beautiful place for any occasion. Food is better than other hotels and not overpriced.

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  21. JayL

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place right on the beach by the pier in Imperial Beach. Great food, quick service, Highly recommended.

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  22. PatrickH

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place to see the sunset and perfect ocean views. Food was great. Highly recommend.

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  23. MichelleC

    Baja California

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Robert and Caroll made a pleasant experience. From a phone call days before to the actual dinner. Thank you for everything, definitely will go back.

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  24. MamaG

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrate birthdays and frequent this restaurant multiple times in a year. This is the first time we received VERY poor service and the menu was incorrect in description of our order. We are very disappointed and will not be coming back!

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  25. PatriciaW

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was not good at all. I had the short rib salad that, the short rib did not have a good flavor and I barely ate it. Started quesadilla appetizer and the guacamole, the latter was ok but the quesadilla was not great. Expected much better food given pricing and location.

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  26. ParShootersChulaVista

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Location was ideal. Celebrated our 40th Anniversary and they treated uw with a glass of champagne and anniversary dessert. The table seating was with an ocean view sunset. The waiter provided excellent service.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very bad. I ordered a burger and a salad. It took a while to come out. I’m not impressed.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & food is always delicious ! Great views and atmosphere.

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  29. FritzD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, had a short conversation with the chef, very good person and attentive to diner’s questions. The atmosphere was awesome, restaurant very clean and well maintained. Our server was on her A+ game, also very attentive to our needs, very friendly and approachable. I don’t remember what her name was but she was a taller young lady. Party of about 15-20, there for a joining in marriage. The Gerry Manez Special was perfectly made by the bar staff. 100% probability I will return next time I find myself out west.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going and it was perfect. The staff, food, and view.

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  31. AlyV

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dining mood by the sea is classic. However, food disappointing. Crab Rigatoni just tastes like a Mac N Cheese with crab bits in it and parmesan on top, taste was confusing. Mango 180 drink needs more of the mango taste and aroma. Grilled octopus needs the freshness taste but okay , could improve a little more. Truly appreciated Sea180 beer and the clam chowder on the other hand. Staff was accommodating which was nice.

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  32. TSTL

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place had a great view of the beach. I loved the heating lamps they had at each table. The clam chowder was amazing with the bread.

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  33. Lucy

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for restaurant week lunch. The portion is big and tasty but it some of us think is too greasy. But overall I still think is worth too go for it’s nice location.

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  34. JoyceF

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming to Sea180 at sunset. It is beautiful. The service was outstanding. We loved the salmon, very selicious. I wish they had more of a selection.

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  35. Ktraveler

    Tucson

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic server Fernando, ( think l was his name). He was So attentive and accommodating and interesting regarding his life story. Thank you! Brussels sprouts appetizer was wonderful and unique; Caesar salad very good . My Buddha bowl was great, husband’s enchiladas, very good!! Couple we were with liked the short ribs although did not like the shrimp pasta dish..: was not so good. Great value on Date night ( Tuesday)!! Great ocean view!!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience..living on the beach and enjoying the food was better than the sun

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servers go out of their way to make someone feel special. Love this place so much!

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  38. Theatregoer

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My previous visits to Sea180 were 5 years ago during a stay at Pier South Resort. Back then the restaurant staff was snooty and seemed to make seating choices based on whether you were beautiful or not. As a fat man asking for a table for one I was consistently seated at the least appealing tables. Five years later I am back at Pier South and gave the restaurant another chance. I was so surprised to be greeted so warmly at reception by Natasha (the manager) and told to pick a table anywhere and she would follow me. What a complete 180 from five years ago. Natasha was warm and engaging and made me feel at home. The entire staff at dinner was wonderful as was the food and drinks. I was back for breakfast in the morning and was surprised to see Natasha before 8:00am. This woman works hard to make Sea180 the welcoming Imperial Beach restaurant it needs to be. If you are in IB stop in for a meal. You won’t regret it. And the ocean views are amazing.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sergio was just amazing! And food was deliciously hot and well prepared

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  40. EricZ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Rough start with a beautiful correction and save! Food was delicious, service was strained at first due to staffing issues, but recovery was amazing. The evening turned into a marvelous date night! Highly recommend!

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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

SEA180 Coastal Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 631-4949.

SEA180 Coastal Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 2979 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SEA180 Coastal Tavern

800 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Date Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Imperial Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 7:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    $3 valet parking with validation
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paulo Mendoza
  • Entertainment
    SEA180°’s Weekday Seaside Specials SEA180° presents our weekday Seaside Specials! Join us nightly Sunday through Thursday for offers such as our Tuesday Date Night Menu for just $39.95 per couple and Thirsty Thursday featuring Happy Hour specials all night. For reservations, please call 619-631-4949
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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