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Brigantine at Portside Pier, San Diego, CA

Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.7
4.7
4308 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 133 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service.

Today, we’re known far and wide for our San Diego-style surf and turf. From our award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our perpetually best-selling marinated grilled swordfish. Always prepared to exceed expectations, and served with a smile. You can stop in at any neighborhood Brigantine and get a taste of the local flavor, from regionally inspired specials, to custom cocktails and home town craft beers. At the Brigantine we make first timers feel like regulars, and consider regulars part of the family. So come by often, and share our taste for life.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 719-4960
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Portside Pier Brigantine offers two private dining rooms overlooking the beautiful San Diego Bay that are a wonderful option for groups of 20-150. We have hosted hundreds of private events from intimate business dinners to wedding receptions. Let our Events Team guide your next private dining experience with a breathtaking view!
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    Ash Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 4,308 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brigantine at Portside Pier offers "breathtaking views" of the San Diego Bay, paired with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Highlights include "amazing seafood," attentive staff, and a "beautiful setting." While some experiences noted room for improvement, the overall ambiance and culinary offerings make it a "must-visit" destination.

4,308 Reviews
  1. Jasmine

    Atlanta

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Very basic menu and I wasn’t impressed with the flavor of the food or the service. A meal I could have gotten at Cheesecake Factory.

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  2. Pria

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this location because the views are great as well as the service and food are always excellent. We have not been disappointed by this Brigantine.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Best thing about this place is its location. Overall the experience wasn’t horrible, but I wouldn’t go back. The service was okay, our waiter was nice, but then disappeared towards the end, so I had to ask another waiter for the check after fifteen minutes of waiting on our guy. The ambience was also good, they had a good selection of songs playing a good volume. The food itself, which to me, is the most important part of the experience, was disappointing. My wife ordered a shrimp and lobster cobb salad that had a dressing that had a sour taste to it, which ruined the dish. I ordered the wok-charred ahi, which had a wasabi-shoyu sauce that did not have a good taste to it. Overall the experience was “okay” at best, and I think rating it as “okay” is me being nice.

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  4. Deanna

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience!! Great birthday/Valentine’s Day celebration!!

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  5. Richard

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Prompt courteous service. Quite excellent food. Worth the price.

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  6. raul

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was perfect. Everything was very calming and mo rushing at all. The Ahi was perfectly cooked and dont even get me started on the swordfish. 10/10 for everything.

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  7. Jane

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always had a great experience at Brigantines. However, today not so much. No one was assigned to our table so we waited and waited. The server that did help us was fantastic but alot of confusion. Then they brought my order out way before the rest of the table. So disappointing!

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  8. Renee

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely evening at Brigantine at Portside Pier! Waitstaff here is amazing and all the dishes all came out timely and amazing!! We had a variety of foods from raw oysters to a salad & a burger! Everything was delicious!

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  9. Diane

    VIP

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Server, Max was wonderful! Max provided excellent service to our party of 6 adults, an infant and a service animal on Super Bowl Sunday. He provided us with the perfect amount of attentive. We ordered so many yummy appetizers and drinks. We would definitely recommend Brigantine at Portside Pier and Max who also provided gluten free options recommendations as well. We will definitely be back!

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  10. Denise

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great restaurant and what a view! Absolutely loved it!!

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Brigantine at Portside Pier is rated 4.7 stars by 4308 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 133 times today
Google Map for Brigantine at Portside Pier

1360 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-3322

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ash Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 719-4960
  • Private party facilities
    The Portside Pier Brigantine offers two private dining rooms overlooking the beautiful San Diego Bay that are a wonderful option for groups of 20-150. We have hosted hundreds of private events from intimate business dinners to wedding receptions. Let our Events Team guide your next private dining experience with a breathtaking view!
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