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

Ki's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1048 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Healthy
Daytime service is as it always has been: order at the counter and the food will be brought to you in the seating area upstairs or out under our tent. Night-time is full service in the upstairs seating area. On Friday nights, we also have live music from 7-9pm.
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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Private dining

What 1,048 people are saying

Ki's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 "excellent food and ocean views", making it a favorite for casual dining. Guests enjoy "great Happy Hour", live music, and a welcoming atmosphere. While occasional noise and service hiccups occur, the restaurant's "attentive staff" and "delicious food" ensure a memorable experience. Ideal for "sunset dining" with "reasonably priced" options.
1,048 Reviews
  1. Laurie

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food and ocean view as always ! Delish

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful view, wonderful service and great happy hour selection; however, 2 large parties sat on either side of our table that were very loud. Also unexpected was an overpriced specialty coffee that wasn’t worth it. Ki’s used to serve a delicious Mexican coffee in a sugared rim glass many years ago and we were looking for that same experience.

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  3. Nancy VIP

    San Diego21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The mahi mahi was outstanding. They were understaffed, but the waitress was very efficient and very pleasant.

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  4. Rebecca

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ki's is a great place, views of the ocean, great music, lively and friendly diners. The staff is awesome, very patient and friendly.

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  5. Dave VIP

    San Diego331 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice evening using our birthday discount card for my wife’s birthday - pork chops and wine were great. Great time with friends

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  6. Vic VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ki’s is always great. Casual, great views, great food. Our favorite lunch spot and dinner with music spot. I just wish that they would put some acoustic tiles in the ceiling to cut down on the noise.

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  7. Gordon

    San Diego74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit to Ki’s both of which have been great. Our entrees (cioppino, sea bass) were perfectly prepared, generous portions, and reasonably priced. The ceviche appetizer was fresh and tasty, and the hula pie desert was delicious, though both were on the smaller side. Service was attentive and professional. Drink pours were generous, with good reasonably priced wine options. Ambiance is business casual, with ocean views from most tables. Overall and excellent value and a great choice or sunset dining.

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  8. Partha VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great ocean view, nice service. Overall was outstanding!

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  9. Joe

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuesday dining ended up with a bonus of having happy hour to closing time! We didn’t stay to closing but had a wonderful dinner with the sunset as sideshow!

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  10. Christine VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time, consistent food and spectacular views

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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 4.6 stars by 1048 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 9 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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