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Ki's Restaurant, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA

Ki's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1022 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
During these trying times, we are trying to adjust our service so that customers feel safe but still have a great Ki's experience. Daytime service is as it always has been: order at the counter and the food will be brought to you in the seating area we have created outside under the tents. Night-time is full service. Sunday through Thursday is upstairs. The tables are spaced far apart and there is an option of being out on the front deck for parties of two. On Friday and Saturday, we will be offering full service in both seating areas of upstairs and under the tents outside.
Ki's is a perfect fit for its local beach community culture. We provide food options that serve the needs of people who enjoy the outdoors and have a high degree of awareness for their health, fitness and well being. And Ki's is more than just a 'health food' option for many. It is simply great food for anyone-professionals, families looking for a home-cooked meal or friends hanging out enjoying some tasty eats.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Organic, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm Friday & Saturday Thu–Sat 8:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 436-5236
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our caterer can customize a catering specifically to your needs, whether it is casual or formal, on site or off site. Please visit our website for more ideas and contact information.
  • Private party facilities
    Ki's is able to host a variety of private events. We have an enclosed room that can comfortably host 40-50. Guests are also able to "buy-out" entire restaurant for large parties.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Amavisca: (760) 586-8289
  • Neighbourhood
    Cardiff By The Sea
  • Cross Street
    Chesterfield
  • Parking details
    Parking is limited space. Ki's HIGHLY recommends car pooling. Public off site parking across the street at the beach.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,022 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • North San Diego

    Best Value

  • North San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • North San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ki's Restaurant offers a "perfect vibe" with breathtaking ocean views and live music that enhances the dining experience. Known for its "outstanding service" and "delicious, healthy food," it remains a favorite for locals and visitors alike. While some note noise levels, the "friendly staff" and versatile menu options make it a delightful destination.

1,022 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good and dishes are a little different in a positive way. The service tonight was lacking a little. The waitress was friendly, just not very efficient or attentive after taking our order. We had to ask each time for more water, empty dishes were left on the table for too long and my wife's wasn't cleared with the rest of the table's dishes, no spoons were provided with the soup, and instead of forks for the cake, we were given spoons??. The atmosphere is casual (and we like it that way) with a great view of the ocean.

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  2. Wolfgang and Chary

    San Diego

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and attentive staff. Great cocktails! Super location! Food was a good selection at Happy Hour.

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  3. carol

    Tahoe

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always! Excellent food, service and location.

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  4. Vi

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the big dining room upstairs where I can look out to the ocean. Also, I used the ramp at the back for the first time because, at 85, the stairs are getting treacherous for me. I love Ki's!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing and very healthy and you can’t beat the lovely atmosphere!

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  6. Lynda

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Ki's is one of my regular go-to's for a casual evening. It's usually meets my expectations for lunch or breakfast, but dinner is definitely hit or miss. I ordered the Thai Mahi. The fish was way over-cooked and dry. The presentation was horrible! I substituted sauteed spinach for the jasmine rice and the fish was actually served on top of the spinach instead of on a separate plate. This made for a runny, messy plate and no peanut sauce in sight. No crusted macadamias on the fish either. It was a huge disappointment. I didn't have time to send it back because I was headed to a concert. Will not be returning for dinner. This is a breakfast and lunch place only.
    Ki's RestaurantResponded on November 13, 2024
    Hi Lynda, I am writing you in hopes of changing your review on open table as well as considering to join us again. I have to say that the Macadamia nut mahi mahi and the filet mignon are the most popular items on the menu. The way the mahi dish is prepared is: sauce on the bottom, jasmine rice, fish on top of jasmine rice, and then the mango/strawberry salsa on top, with snap peas around. If you look at pictures that dish is prepared the exact same way. When a customer subs out anything, then it is going to be replaced in that same spot. I am more than happy to put any items on a separate plate. I do believe in everything that we do here. Which is outstanding friendly service, tasty healthy food dishes, and a great price for the pocket (compare to a lot of restaurants these days)

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  7. Tom

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went early to see the sunset. We had not dined there before and had a very nice experience. We would certainly go back. Noise level was loud caused a lot by a private party going on that we were near. I recommend Ki’s! Tom

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, with a beautiful view. Went at opening time, I’d say is the best time to enjoy the scenery and start your morning.
    Ki's RestaurantResponded on November 13, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback! Please try us for happy hour (everyday from 4:30-6:00 p.m.)

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  9. Molly

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately they have problems with reservations. We arrived at our reservation time. We were taken to a table in the far back of the restaurant. When we asked to be seated at empty table up front by window ( there were two) we told that they were reserved. We reminded hostess that we had a reservation. She said to wait and she’d be right back. She never returned. we sat ourselves at one of the window tables. After some time server arrived asked if we had checked in with hostess. She said she’d ck on our reservation. Server returned ad said the people that were reserved for that table wee over 15 mins late and it was ok for us to stay. From then on everything was perfect as usual. The day before I recieved a text from Nikki asking if we’d like outside or inside seating. I requested inside. We had had reservation mix ups there before. We have enjoyed Kis for 40 years. The food is always top notch, breakfast lunch and dinner. It’s upsetting to arrive after making a reservation and hostess try’s to seat us in the least desirable table. Is there a policy to ask for a certain table? How would wee identify that? Number? Dicribe location? we have requested table by window before & not gotten it. The noise level is unacceptable, however , we know there is nothing to be done about that. It will be a long time before we return, if ever. We are over being treated poorly after having a reservation
    Ki's RestaurantResponded on November 13, 2024
    Hi Molly, I am so sorry about the issue you had with reservations. Trying to accommodate ever specific request is really challenging and we try our absolute best in fulfilling all of them. As you know (from dining frequently) the tables closest to the beach are the most requested and almost every reservation requests ocean view. I do have a manager on all hours of business so that if we can fix anything or answer questions, that is what they are there for. I would like to take care of your next visit (if you are willing to give it another try) with a gift card on us.

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  10. Judy

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Happy Hour food & Prices, wish Chardonnay was included :)

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FAQs

Ki's Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ki's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 436-5236.

Ki's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1022 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 p.m.
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ki's Restaurant

2591 S Coast Highway 101, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chesterfield
  • Neighbourhood
    Cardiff By The Sea
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm Friday & Saturday Thu–Sat 8:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Organic, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is limited space. Ki's HIGHLY recommends car pooling. Public off site parking across the street at the beach.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 436-5236
  • Catering
    Our caterer can customize a catering specifically to your needs, whether it is casual or formal, on site or off site. Please visit our website for more ideas and contact information.
  • Private party facilities
    Ki's is able to host a variety of private events. We have an enclosed room that can comfortably host 40-50. Guests are also able to "buy-out" entire restaurant for large parties.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Amavisca: (760) 586-8289
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