Tom Hams Lighthouse

Name: Tom Hams Lighthouse
Address: 2150 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 291-9110
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

5549 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 94 times today

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Takeout

(619) 291-9110

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 291-9110
Website
http://www.tomhamslighthouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kyle Kovar
Catering
Please contact Perla Ortiz in our catering office. banquets@tomhamslighthouse.com
Private party facilities
Private and Semi-private accommodations for groups from 20 to 350. Buyouts available. All Dining space has magnificent view of the San Diego Bay.
Private party contact
Brooke Otto: (855) 510-8333

Location
2150 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Cross street
Harbor Dr.
Parking details
Plenty of free parking right out in front in our private lot.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Soup du Jour$9.00
Calamari$13.00
Honey chili lime sauce
Loaded Hummus$17.00
Creamy hummus, roasted red bell pepper, kalamata olive, cherry tomato, feta, California olive oil, chervil, house made pita bread
Crudo$14.00
Citrus, olive oil, sea salt, avocado, cilantro, Fresno Chili
House Ceviche$14.00
Avocado, lime, cilantro, red onion, tomato, corn tortilla chips

Greens

add grilled chicken $6 | grilled salmon $15 | grilled shrimp $8 | prime 6oz. flat iron steak $10

Shrimp Louie$18.00
Grilled Cajun shrimp, baby iceberg, avocado, grilled asparagus, cherry tomato, hard boiled egg, red onions, Louis dressing
Lighthouse Greens$11.00
Mixed greens, shaved vegetables, sliced, apple aged red wine vinaigrette
Chopped Caesar Salad$13.00
Spanish anchovies, house croutons, pecorino
Tuna Nicoise$16.00
Seared tuna, greens, pearl potato, Kalamata olives, haricot verts, tomato, pickled egg, red onions red wine vinaigrette
Baby Kale Salad$14.00
Granny Smith apples, 5 year Irish cheddar, bacon, wholegrain mustard vinaigrette

Sandwiches | Entrées

Sandwiches come with your choice of french fries or mixed greens salad with shaved vegetables, aged red wine vinaigrette

Fish & Chips$18.00
Fall Brewing Plenty For All Pilsner battered fish, tartar, french fries
Lobster Roll$22.00
Watercress, tomato, chive, tarragon dressing
Blackened Salmon BLT$19.00
butter lettuce, roasted garlic aioli, toasted brioche bun
Shrimp Po' Boy$16.00
Crisp lettuce, heirloom tomato, poblano aioli, French roll, served with french fries
Market Fish$24.00
Haricot verts, pearl potatoes, sauce vierge
Cioppino$21.00
Market fish, clams, scallops, mussels, squid, rustic tomato broth
Beacon #9 Burger$18.00
½ lb. Burger, shredded lettuce, heirloom tomato, crispy Maui Onions, American cheese, truffle aioli
BBQ Beef Sandwich$16.00
Roasted beef, creamy slaw, house smoky BBQ sauce, brioche bun
Fried Chicken Sandwich$15.00
Pickle and jalapeno slaw, Sriracha aioli
Turkey Avocado Sandwich$16.00
Roasted turkey breast, bacon, avocado, butterleaf lettuce, heirloom tomato, mayo, toasted sourdough
Prime 6oz Top Sirloin$20.00
Arugula, pickled red onions, heirloom cherry tomatoes, poached egg

Wines by the Glass

Whites

LaMarca - Prosecco, Italy$8.00
Beringer - White Zinfandel, California$7.00
Sanford - Rose of Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills$10.00
Ruffino - Pinot Grigio, Italy$8.00
Santa Margherita - Pinot Grigio, Italy$12.00
Stoneburn - Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ$8.00
Grgich Hills - Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley$12.00
Hess - Chardonnay, Monterey County$8.00
Ferrari-Carano - Chardonnay, Sonoma$11.00
Saddleback - Chardonnay, Napa Valley$13.00

Reds

Wild Horse - Pinot Noir, Central Coast$12.00
Kessler-Haak - Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills$14.00
Wente - Merlot, Livermore Valley$10.00
Duckhorn - Merlot, Napa Valley$18.00
Altocedro - Malbec, Argentina$8.00
Peachy Canyon - Westside Zinfandel, Paso Robles$10.00
Ravenswood - Cabernet Sauvignon, California$8.00
Justin - Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$14.00
Frank Family - Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$18.00

Lighthouse Libations

Hibiscus Mule$14.00
Cutwater Spirits Hibiscus Fugu Vodka, grape fruit bitters, lime & ginger beer
Saucy Sally$12.00
Cutwater Spirits 3 Sheets light rum, raspberries, mint, lemon juice
Skrewball Painkiller$14.00
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Cream of Coconut, Nutmeg
Monkey Slide$14.00
Cutwater Bali Hai Tiki Monkey, Cream of Coconut, Dolce Negro Espresso Liqueur. Served Up or Over Crushed Ice. Ask about this as an espresso martini
Cucumber Gin Gimlet$12.00
Cutwater Barrel Rested Old Grove Gin, St. Germain, Cucumber, Lime Juice, Splash of Simple Syrup
Aperol Spritzer$11.00
Aperol, LaMarca Prosecco, Topped with Soda Water and Orange Zest
Tiny Bubbles$12.00
Prosecco, Cutwater Spirits Old Grove Gin, Crème de violet
Rye Manhattan$16.00
Templeton Small Batch Rye Whiskey, Antica Formula Vermouth
Tom Ham's Rumhattan$13.00
Cutwater Spirits Barrel Aged 3 Sheets rum, Harvey's Bristol cream, cherry bitters
Citrus Siesta$12.00
Milagro Silver, Campari, Grapefruit & Lime Juices with a splash of Simple Syrup
World Famous Bali Hai Mai Tai$12.00
(No Juice Added!) Cruzan Aged Light Rum, Coruba Jamaican Dark Rum, dash of Trader Vic's Orgeat Syrup, dash of Triple Sec, splash of Sweet & Sour. Quite possibly the Strongest Drink You'll Ever Consume. (limit 2 per person)
Bayside Sangria$10.00
Rosenblum Zinfandel, Cointreau, brandy, fresh fruit
Island Sunset$12.00
Cutwater Spirits Bali Hai Tiki Gold Rum, Coruba Jamaican Dark Rum, Trader Vic's Passion Syrup, guava & pineapple juice, lime
Barrel Aged Negroni$14.00
Cutwater Barrel Rested Old Grove Gin, Aperol, Antica Formula Vermouth, Grapefruit Zest
Pomtini$12.00
Absolut Citron, POM Juice, fruit juice, float of Prosecco
Strawberry Jalapeno Shrub Margarita$15.00
Nostrum: Strawberry-Hibiscus-Jalapeno Shrub, Sauza Hornitos, Cointreau & Lime Juice

What 5,549 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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Tricia
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go every year for restaurant week and additional times. They were bustling but the service was absolutely fantastic water as soon as you sat down waiter attentive, just lovely. The food is always great and we really enjoyed ourselves can’t ask for much more
B
Bevrn
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, beautiful views and great food
SB
SusieB
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Just beautiful food was delicious. I had the shrimp salad and my husband and fish and chips. Everything presented beautifully well cooked and fresh tasting. Desserts were delightful Chocolate brownies, and Apple crumb cake did not disappoint - drinks were perfection! Lovely lunch date, and the views were spectacular, of course! We will be back
MS
MayraS
San Diego
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food1service2ambience4
my family enjoyed it, but i sadly got sick and i just had the salad. The view and location were great, we enjoyed ourselves but again, i was miserable afterwards.
A
Arenava69
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quality food and amazing atmosphere.
D
Dane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, beautiful view, and outstanding service! This was my first experience here and it was truly phenomenal. Will definitely be coming back :)
S
Surfdad
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent, the drinks were perfect. Excellent table and view. The people who give this place a bad review are obviously illiterate with no taste
S
Skipper
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience1
Food, service and view were excellent, however, termites were on the window, our table and flew on our clothing. Ongoing issue as this happened about 3 years ago.
AC
AlisonC
Kansas City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, Tom Hams did not disappoint! Oysters were delish. We enjoyed the Restaurant Week menu! Will definitely be returning.
JB
JBean
San Diego
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
September Restaurant Week drew us back to Tom Ham’s for a meal and we were not disappointed! We were reminded of the beautiful view, ambiance, service and the quality of the food at Tom Ham’s. Everything was great! Will come again soon.
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Lizz
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service even though they were busy during restaurant week, the manager on duty was working as hard as all the staff. Was hot on the patio, but would come back just based one his customer service.
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Bg1120
San Diego
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a nice lunch with a nice view. Our waiter, David was courteous and polite. There was a mix up on our order but it was resolved pretty quickly. We had a booth right next to the window so that made our lunch even better especially when you're celebrating a birthday.
RC
RaphaelC
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food and view!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We loved everything. Yummy
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Mom’s birthday
CJ
ChefJ
El Paso
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great value. Awesome quality and it’s a brunch I’ll go to each time I’m in Diego.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and excellent food. Will 100% be back!
LS
LeslieS
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, amazing food, perfect view to celebrate our anniversary!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and the view is awesome
AB
AndreaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
This was our first time here. We sat outside and the view is like no other especially on a nice warm sunny day. Our lemon drop martinis were on point. The food is also delicious. We went for lunch so I recommend the Blackened Salmon BLT sandwich and their fries are awesome!! Will definitely go back!!
EC
ErnestoC
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great lunch, not too expensive. Fantastic view of San Diego bay.
MH
MikeH
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I heard rave reviews about this place but had to experience it for ourselves. Our night was beautiful in every way. From the vibe, to the service to the amazing food. All of it was Outstanding and we will be back soon. It is our new favorite place. Thank you and Bravo.
JO
JOEE
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Even better views. Highly recommend
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orbs
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience5
the paella was expensive and VERY LIGHT on shrimp and could hardly find the two tiny pieces of sausage. the mussels were so-so
NJ
NancyJ
San Diego
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My rating is based on having dinner on the patio. The inside of the restaurant can get a bit noisy, but the patio is great, and the view is spectacular. The food is amazing and the service is great. We love going to Tom Ham's!
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Fastdan
San Diego
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Our waiter made the anniversary special. We look forward to another special visit.
JE
JillE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful view and the food & service were fantastic!!!
SA
SANDRAELLA
San Diego
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Scallops were good but not Caesar’s salad 🥲Great cheesecake & gelato
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Ambiance was wonderful. Our server Diana was beyond outstanding. She made us feel at home even though it was our first time there. Genuinely nice and very helpful.Food was good. Fried oysters were fantastic. So were the bay scallops on the half shell. Scallops were ok. Crispy fish was ok. Heard the Sunday brunch was great. Can’t wait to go back.
J
Jackie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, delicious food. Reasonable price given the quality of service and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We all had a wonderful time. The food was delicious, but Raymond really made it special. He was so kind and personable. Truly a good person that you’re lucky to have on your team.
LR
LindsayR
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was delicious, service was a bit slow but we dined Sunday evening late, so that is understandable. Great ambiance, would recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and great service.
CA
CarlaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were great! The view was amazing. Great atmosphere!
FS
FoxxxyS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The staff here were amazing; beautiful view. Food was surprisingly mediocre; this had come as a highly recommended place for a meal and it just didn’t meet expectations. The Sri is were very good. The heaters outside were very nice.
TT
TheTruth
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
You're not paying for the quality of the food or top-of-the-line service. You are paying strictly for the view. If you are ok with that, this is your place.
FC
FabioC
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience5
Great location, if your table has a view. Excellent service. Food is terrible.
JR
JimR
San Diego
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
First time Really enjoyed the bollainaise Overall, we would go again. Service was a tad slow and bread (cost extra) needs to be upgraded if they’re going to charge). Dessert selection could be improved Enjoyed the menu flexibility (our server let us selected different sides for a given entree’
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My sons graduation trip and last dinner of the trip. Very great food and service!
SC
SCOTTL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
love the relaxed feel of this place – like a comfortable dining room in a friends home. I definitely would return to try more dishes. The potato-leek soup was amazing and the Bibb lettuce salad was refreshing. The table was split on the monkfish – one person thought it was great, but another felt that the tastes didn't quite mesh. Everyone loved the flat iron steak. Service was well-timed and friendly, wines were affordable.

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- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

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- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Tom Hams Lighthouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 291-9110.

Tom Hams Lighthouse is rated 4.6 stars by 5549 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

Oct 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 94 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(619) 291-9110

2150 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
Harbor Dr.
Neighborhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of free parking right out in front in our private lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Kyle Kovar
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tomhamslighthouse.com/
Phone number
(619) 291-9110
Catering
Please contact Perla Ortiz in our catering office. banquets@tomhamslighthouse.com
Private party facilities
Private and Semi-private accommodations for groups from 20 to 350. Buyouts available. All Dining space has magnificent view of the San Diego Bay.
Private party contact
Brooke Otto: (855) 510-8333

Tom Hams Lighthouse

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Lobster Roll

Paella

1 Oysters

Starters

Soup du Jour$9.00

Calamari$13.00

Loaded Hummus$17.00

Crudo$14.00

House Ceviche$14.00

Greens

Shrimp Louie$18.00

Lighthouse Greens$11.00

Chopped Caesar Salad$13.00

Tuna Nicoise$16.00

Baby Kale Salad$14.00

Sandwiches | Entrées

Fish & Chips$18.00

Lobster Roll$22.00

Blackened Salmon BLT$19.00

Shrimp Po' Boy$16.00

Market Fish$24.00

Cioppino$21.00

Beacon #9 Burger$18.00

BBQ Beef Sandwich$16.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Turkey Avocado Sandwich$16.00

Prime 6oz Top Sirloin$20.00

Wines by the Glass

Whites

LaMarca - Prosecco, Italy$8.00

Beringer - White Zinfandel, California$7.00

Sanford - Rose of Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills$10.00

Ruffino - Pinot Grigio, Italy$8.00

Santa Margherita - Pinot Grigio, Italy$12.00

Stoneburn - Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ$8.00

Grgich Hills - Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley$12.00

Hess - Chardonnay, Monterey County$8.00

Ferrari-Carano - Chardonnay, Sonoma$11.00

Saddleback - Chardonnay, Napa Valley$13.00

Reds

Wild Horse - Pinot Noir, Central Coast$12.00

Kessler-Haak - Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills$14.00

Wente - Merlot, Livermore Valley$10.00

Duckhorn - Merlot, Napa Valley$18.00

Altocedro - Malbec, Argentina$8.00

Peachy Canyon - Westside Zinfandel, Paso Robles$10.00

Ravenswood - Cabernet Sauvignon, California$8.00

Justin - Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$14.00

Frank Family - Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$18.00

Lighthouse Libations

Hibiscus Mule$14.00

Saucy Sally$12.00

Skrewball Painkiller$14.00

Monkey Slide$14.00

Cucumber Gin Gimlet$12.00

Aperol Spritzer$11.00

Tiny Bubbles$12.00

Rye Manhattan$16.00

Tom Ham's Rumhattan$13.00

Citrus Siesta$12.00

World Famous Bali Hai Mai Tai$12.00

Bayside Sangria$10.00

Island Sunset$12.00

Barrel Aged Negroni$14.00

Pomtini$12.00

Strawberry Jalapeno Shrub Margarita$15.00

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