Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar

The swordfish, perfectly cooked to a tender yet flaky texture, was a standout, bursting with flavor in every bite, and effortlessly showcasing the kitchen's mastery in seafood preparation. The oysters, fresh and of the highest quality, were a delightful indulgence, offering a true taste of the ocean with their briny, succulent profiles. The ambiance, service, and overall dining experience at Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar were nothing short of five stars, making it a must-visit for anyone looking for top-tier seafood in Coronado.

It was pleasant. The food tasted good. It is a go to place on Coronado Island. Unfortunately too many people were standing around, at the hostess counter.

The restaurant is definitely one of the best in Coronado, me and my boyfriend enjoyed every single moment we spent in that place. Try to order appetizers before the main dish since the main one is just a small portion. We ordered CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS - which is absolutely fantastic and the main dishes were BLACKENED SALMON and JUMBO DAY BOAT SCALLOPS. Both very delicious and well made! Highly recommended. The environment of the whole place is great and very charming. They have live music on weekends and the singer was Amazing! The drinks are also very good! My four stars goes, unfortunately, to the service that was not good. It took us a while to receive our dishes and more than 15 minutes to get the check (the restaurant was a little busy not not full).

Food was good! We were very impressed by the lobster tacos. The portions were a bit generous though. In hindsight you could probably order and entree for two and probably stay satisfied

Very nice restaurant with good service and good food. We had the crab and shrimp omelette and the French toast. The omelette was cold on the inside but the server couldn’t have been better about it when she found out. The service was great and we love the atmosphere.

I had dining at Brigantine, and I must say, their crab cakes and chowder soup were absolutely fantastic! 😋 The crab cakes were packed with flavor and had a perfect balance of crab meat and seasoning. And the chowder soup was a creamy, hearty delight with generous portions of seafood. I highly recommend trying these dishes if you're a seafood lover. The quality and taste exceeded my expectations. The dining experience was simply delightful!

A seafood restaurant probably isn’t the best place for a vegan, but friends wanted to go so I joined. There is only one vegan option - butternut squash medallions with some veg and curry sauce. I wasn’t feeling that so ended up getting a house salad (lettuce, crasins, hearts of palm, candied pecans), with EVOO and balsamic. Super basic and left starving, but at least the server was really nice, atmosphere was good, and the rest of the food my friends ordered looked delicious.

Update to my review previously posted: food was just average. Ordered the burger and it was meh… and the rest of the food for our table was just okay. The clams were cooked in a curry sauce, interesting but different. We didn’t have high standards but this was your average diner, in a fancy looking restaurant. The ambiance was nice and busy, and seemed like everyone was enjoying it… but it was just okay. Attached are my updated photos. In 2022: We went here for dessert and drinks at the end of our night! Drinks: they have a full menu and can make almost anything ans have a variety to their drink menu! Dessert: they had crème brulee and a chocolate cake and both were delicious!!! We didn’t order food but everything looked good and the menu had a wide selection. Service was great! We would definitely go back.

We had a great experience at the Brigantine. The food was terrific and our server, Jill, was very helpful. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Coronado.

We stopped here for that meal in between lunch and dinner (which we refer to as 'Linner' - if that isn't a thing, it should be). We have been to and enjoyed the one in San Diego, so we were ready for the same experience here. And we weren't disappointed! We got there right before the start of their dinner menu, so the host sat us with the lunch menu. I wasn't really impressed with their lunch menu (I cannot remember the exact reason, but it's like between my allergy and do-not-care-for list), the waitress offered to bring out the dinner menu because we were only like 10 minutes away from the dinner kitchen opening. Fortunately the Shrimp & Grits that I had at the SD location was also available here, just on their dinner menu - so that's what I ordered (even though after my review of the SD restaurant said that I'd try their Swordfish at my next visit). I am SO glad I did, it really is SOOOO good!!! I am pretty sure I'll be dreaming about that thing sometime in the near future. Our server was kind and attentive and helped answer my questions about the lunch menu (which is likely when she realized I may prefer the dinner menu). The place is comfortable with lots of seating (including outdoors) and has a fabulous location near the Hotel Del. If you like seafood, check out their menu and head that way. You'll enjoy it! Thank you for reading my review.

It was happy hour time. Besides the place being packed and not a lot of options for seating, we were able to squeeze in at the bar area. Servers were attentive and always checking in. Food was good and not bad for $7 prices. We came by a couple more times, sat outside patio. Overall, warm sunny weather, Hotel Coronado and street view was nice. Great experience Recommend

This was a casual location that had a diverse menu with mostly seafood fare. There was a large bar upon entering and it also included open air seating it seemed. The service was appreciated as the food came out in a timely manner. Three dishes were ordered, the crispy brussels sprouts, crispy coconut macadamia shrimp, and the fresh steamed clams. The brussels sprouts had pieces of pork belly, Spanish chorizo, blue cheese, and salted caramel. The sprouts had a great cook to them and contrasted nicely with the blue cheese and salted caramel. The caramel on the meats was unique too. There were plenty of the meats present, which was nice to see. The shrimp had a ponzu sauce. There were six extremely large and crispy shrimp tails. The sauce was not too overpowering, and it stuck on the shrimps without falling off, which was ideal. The clams had chorizo, shallots, garlic, and lemongrass in a red curry-coconut broth. There were also pieces of toasted baguette. There were about two dozen clams or so. The clams were too small, however. The sauce was appetizing and mostly made up for it. Will I go back? Probably.

Stopped in for a quick bite after walking around Coronado, food was fine, just not fantastic. I had the pork chop as you can see here and my wife had the halibut, we had to ask for the sauce for the halibut after she noticed it was a little bit dry, they might've put some sauce that was supposed to come with it under with the beans, but it didn't seem like there was much if any. Nothing wrong with the food just wasn't impressed. Service was good, the waiter was nice. Will try again and try some different dishes next time.

Came on Sunday afternoon with the cousins. Was around for happy hour and we had a toddler with us as well. Our server was great, checked on us frequently but not overly so, made sure we had everything we needed, very personable and didn't rush us out. We order a plethora of dishes, fried artichoke, shrimp cocktail, Cesar salad, kids Mac and cheese with fruit, sliders and nachos. Portions were all very good size, everything tasted nice and fresh. Wasn't a huge fan of the blue cheese with the nachos but the fried artichokes were crispy and delicious without being oily. It's great location for people watching and more affordable than eating at the Del.

Excellent service, excellent ambiance, and great menu selections. I must say the brussel caramel starters are a must. They have a bread and cheese dip that is really tasty and flavorful. You can beat it. They are very accommodating seating and food. I ordered the lobster tacos which I wasn't expecting it to be fried but it was still tasty and good. It has blue corn tortilla. Someone else ordered the seafood salad. Huge portion and a must have. I also ordered the clam chowder. It's probably more of a winter dish but it was still okay. Some of the fish tacos come with a huge fish portion also. All their dishes look really good and creative. We went to the Brigantine on Coronado Island. I would go back. Their veggies which I ordered double veggies were buttery and oily and not overcooked. You will get all the nutrients from them. I still enjoyed them. I would go back. I enjoyed my visit. Its not to pricey.

Super bummed about our latest experience here. We came on the 4th of July (come at me with all of excuses you want about busy season etc etc). They have a new large patio area but we were seated in the old patio area and were blinded by the setting sun. So we passed around sunglasses as the sun position changed. The table ordered calamari for an appetizer. FYI they are strips and not the o rings and little squid bodies. Table wasn't much of a fan of them. I am gluten free. We have eaten here before. I enjoyed my food the last time. I ordered what I order last time- mahi and was told they were out but could sub a different type of fish. I forget what kind he said. So I said yes. After orders were taken he came back almost 10 minutes later letting me know that the other type of fish was "pre prepped" and was not gluten free so I needed to pick something else. I am allergic to red meat so most other options I liked had bacon. I should have just asked if they could be made without bacon but I didn't want to keep having to change my order. I ordered the sand dabs and it was awful. I barely touched it. I think we will skip this place next time. Based on other reviewers it seems to have gone down hill a bit.

Came here with a group for Saturday night dinner. Had the shrimp and grits plus a ton of different appetizers. The coconut shrimp were great and the calamari was as well! Tried some of my dad's scallops as well and they were fantastic. Lots of great menu options!

My server was great! I sat outside during Happy Hour and she was busy with 5 tables but never missed a beat. I ordered from the main menu and she told me the calamari was on the Happy hour menu. I also ordered the sangria which was one of the best I've had in the region. They give you 10 shrimp in the cocktail; I have never had that many anywhere but they were huge size and a good taste. Others need to follow suit. The calamari was a huge serving and I gave never seen strips cut in this fashion but I'm definitely not complaining; Well seasoned and cooked. They were extremely soft and tender.

This is our second time visiting The Brigantine. Ambiance is causal and relaxed. Restaurant is located walking distance from the beach. We had happy hour on the patio with our pups. There was a great selection of items on the happy hour menu and food was delicious. My husband also ordered a fish entree off the menu which he loved. Our server was very nice and checked on us frequently. Fast service as well!

Food wasn't great, very subpar and bland. Server didn't even check on us until it was time to pay, wouldn't come back definitely better food spots to go to. Not sure why the crab cake was advertised as lump, when the meat was very stringy and overly breaded. Thai steamed clams were terrible, did not taste very much curry flavor maybe a whisper of lemongrass in the broth. Flies were everywhere in the restaurant and the AC wasn't on even though it was 90° outside. Seems like a tourist trap for people who don't know any better. I would advise to go somewhere else for your money. Go to Mitch's or Point Loma seafood instead. Overall just wasn't impressed with my experience there.

Our server, Jill S. was so attentive last evening 8/31 when we went to celebrate our 42 Wedding Anniversary! She went out of her way to recommend entrees and highly recommend the signature citrus martini which was so delicious. The service was excellent for a busy Saturday over Labor Day weekend but we were never rushed but felt at home and well taken care of. My husband ordered the macadamia crusted sea bass and I had the Cobb Crab & Shrimp Salad. Jill even offered us an Anniversary Mud Pie for dessert on "the house". Thank you for making us feel so special on our day! Jill really took care of us! We have been coming to Brigantine for years but Jill made it the best night ever!

I always come here with my husband, great service and food every single time. Especially the oysters... We visited tonight and we had Jill. She was AMAZING, so attentive, kind, friendly, and receptive. So far the best service we had here was with Jill !!

We stopped in this location for an early lunch/brunch about 11:15 while walking to the Del in Coronado. A very nice place, well decorated and welcoming. We were seated right away outside, such a beautiful day in Coronado. We ordered the crab and shrimp Cobb salad and the fish tacos. Once the food arrived, everything was great, crab and shrimp Cobb was fresh and well prepared and the fish tacos were great with a bit of hot sauce, prices are a bit elevated but to be expected on Coronado. Service was unfortunately lacking on this day. They were polite and nice but it appeared even with minimal people inside and out, the back kitchen was super slow. Drinks ordered, 15 minutes later the drinks arrived (two waters, a diet and an Arnold Palmer), different server arrived after that to take the lunch order, food arrived at the 1 hour, 20 minute mark from sitting down, we walked away after the bill a little after 1pm. Don't know what happened there maybe a bad server handoff or maybe an off day for the kitchen but the food was good nonetheless. Just give yourself some time if you are on a schedule. Give it a try.

A lovely place to grab some dinner near Hotel Coronado! My family and I racked up a pretty large tab and enjoyed the service we received. Our food came out in a timely manner and it was all so good! Some highlights were the grilled octopus, coconut shrimp, and the scallops. We had drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert--the whole shebang and every single one was delicious! A special shoutout to our waitress, Aubrie. She was efficient, kind, and nice to chat with (my dad is a major talker haha). When we find ourselves back in the area, we will totally come back!

I've been a loyal customer at Brigantine for years--I usually go to the La Mesa location weekly and always get the oysters, especially the Minter Sweets, which are normally amazing. But after what happened at the Coronado location today, I honestly don't know if I'll ever come back. We ordered a half dozen Blue Points and Minter Sweets, and the Minter Sweets were absolutely disgusting, abnormally huge, full of what looked like pus, and literally burst in the mouth. The flavor and texture were completely off. We had to spit them out at the table, they were that bad. I've never had anything like it. What made it worse was the dismissive attitude of our server, Riley. When we told her the oysters were bad, she brushed it off, no apology, no offer to check with the kitchen, nothing. Just completely uninterested in making things right. And now my boyfriend is throwing up because of how sick those oysters made him feel. I've always loved Brigantine, but this experience was beyond disappointing. The quality, the food safety, and the customer service all failed miserably.

made a reservation for my dad's 50th birthday.. Once we ended up not ordering any cocktails/drinks and just sodas, the server's whole demeanor shifted a bit. After we got out sodas, we waited 20 minutes and the server continued to service every single table around us (most tables arrived after us) , even brought out their appetizers, and still never came back to our table to finally take our order. We made eye contact with the server a few times, I know he noticed we were waiting for him... So unfortunately this resulted with my dad losing his appetite and we had to walk out. Do not judge your table only because cocktails were not ordered.

I celebrated my 30th birthday here and our server Jill made it absolutely unforgettable. She was warm, attentive, and went above and beyond to make the night special. Jill brought such positive energy to our table and truly made the evening feel personal and memorable. Thank you, Jill, for turning a great dinner into a perfect birthday celebration! We will absolutely be back!

The food, service and ambiance were great. We were just visiting San Diego for a road trip. We will definitely be back to this place when we visit again.

Came in with some friends for lunch. Parked around the corner and walked a little to get to the restaurant. They were a little busy but they were able to seat us upon arrival which was nice. We sat at a table, three adults and a baby. They are kid friendly. The waitress was attentive and very nice. My friend had been there before and she offered good recommendations as I was indecisive. We ordered 1 fish taco with coleslaw and she added fries, and 2 marinated mahi mahi sandwiches with a side of either fries, chips or salad. I picked the chips and my friend ordered the fries. Service was quick with the food but they forgot the avocado on our sandwiches. They brought it out separately which was fine but the food itself was just ok. The chips weren't salted but I could have added it, and didn't, and the sandwich was good. The coleslaw that came with it was crunchy but refreshing. My other friend enjoyed her fish tacos and fries. Overall, it was a nice place to meet up with friends.

We really liked Brigantine. It is not necessarily a fancy restaurant, but the food is great and the prices are high, so it's definitely a good time! We dressed nice and I think that's a good standard although it's not pretentious at all. The Crab Cake was literally the best Crab Cake I've ever had! The oysters were good with the sauce and horseradish. The Swordfish was also the beta I've ever had! Our server was friendly and helpful, recommending a great wine to accompany our seafood. The ZD chardonnay is so delicious and the perfect pairing with our meal. We finished off with the toffee flour less cake and it was SO SO yummy. I highly recommend coming here.

The food, service, and ambience were very delightful and pleasing. The server was very accommodating and joyful. Overall experience ... highly recommended...

Attended a business lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. Our group reserved the private dining room and had 3 tables of 6-8 people. The space is beautiful and very classy. We had a 3-Prix Fixe menu with choice of 1st Course: Savory Clam Chowder or a Delicious Salad, 2nd Course: Sage Brined Chicken Breast with Fries, 10oz NY Steak Blue Cheese Crusted and red wine demi glacé atop mashed potatoes and fresh green beans, Lobster tacos with fries, or Miso Seared Salmon, and 3rd Course: S'mores Brownie atop a Cheesecake. I ordered the Delicious Salad and NY Steak. My food was amazing! I also had one of the more perfect Arnold Palmers in San Diego. Our server was wonderful and I appreciated her customer oriented hospitality was stellar. This is definitely my new place for group business lunch. I am amazed that I had never been to this location before, and I am a SD Native Born! I do love Brigantine Pt Loma and Portside Pier locations. This is now another to add to that list. Parking is a true challenge. They have 2 hr parking spots on the streets adjacent to and behind the establishment. Or, park about 2 blocks away and take the beautiful walk in the town, which is a thrill in itself.

The octopus was deliciously flavored but a little black burnt. The scallop dish would be good if it's less salty :( same with the grits

A shell of its former self. A generous two stars. Food, service and on and on. Modern day Sizzler at best. Get your act together management!

Location is great and service was excellent. The food is very good - no complaints whatsoever. However, there were numerous flies in the main dining room that made our dining experience frustrating. We felt like all we kept doing the entire time was swatting flies. Not sure we will be back.

We were there tonight for happy hour and sat at bar where a female customer had her dirty purse and sweaty old hat on the bar top. She was taking up two spots at the bar because of purse and hat placement. So, patrons eating and drinking at the bar had to have this view while eating and drinking. She left and I asked the bartender why they would allow her to put purse and nasty hat on the bar and she said well the lady comes in 3-4 times a week and they don't know what to do. It's unsanitary and disgusting! They need to require hats and bags to be held in lap or on the floor! Problem solved

Hey Y'all! I stopped for a quick lunch with my family and it was a pleasant experience. I ordered a Passion Fruit Margarita. It was tasty and I typically do not eat beef, but I enjoyed the carne asada taco and the chicken salad. I did not happen to take pictures of everything, but it was good. My family ordered some drinks as well to go along with the wagyu sliders. They also ordered the fish taco plate and the swordfish tacos. The swordfish was great and the regular fish that they served was decent. Overall they enjoyed their food and drinks. I would definitely recommend you try this place. The service was great, I have no complaints at all. The scenery was nice as you can view the Coronado Hotel across the street, but the only downside was I went on a cloudy day. I can only imagine the beauty when the sun is beaming down. 3/5 Only due to the fact that it was short lived and I did not try multiple things. So, I'm definitely looking forward to returning & exploring other options.

Jill was absolutely amazing! Super attentive, friendly and great service! She was the best! Above and beyond service!

Best choice for early dinner to end (or start) a fabulous time in Coronado! The happy hour deals are excellent, and Taco Tuesday is awesome! It's very big inside but the noise wasn't overwhelming. The service was fantastic, we didn't wait long for anything. We had a calamari starter, a dozen oysters, 9 tacos, 1 mixed drink, 2 margaritas, and a glass of wine. All of that plus a generous tip was $125. We wanted more bites of all the food and none of us could decide which was our favorite! The calamari was super tender, we were pleased with the variety of tacos/fish available, and they were full with generous helpings of fish and condiments. We all thought that especially the brigantine house tacos were out of this world. All tacos had plenty of toppings, fresh cabbage, cheese and each a sauce that matched the filling. Don't forget the Brig's sauce though! My folks live here on Coronado and this is a regular for them. We are sure it is now a regular for us too!

We were very disappointed having been here in years past. The macadamia shrimp was overcooked, the Moscow mule was not good and my iced tea was simply refilled with the same lemon and straw in my glass when the waitress returned.

Porking: There is street parking and also paid parking further down the road if you need it. Service: The service was very profeasiar nal. Our server, I forgot her name unfortunately wes one off the best servers I've ever come across. She gave her recommendation and shared her thoughts on items that we valued alot. Food: Food was amazing . I had the shrimp as an appetizer which was crunchy, hot, and delicious. I ordered the lobster tacos which even though it was 2, was delicious and very filing. For dessert I had the flouress chocolate cake which was the sugar on top to a great meal. For drinks I had a vingin strawberry mojito, which is one of the best that I've ever had. Ambiance: Ambiance was great. We were able to get a booth away from the huge crowd on the other side of the restaurant which was appreciated. Opportnities: One thing I can point out is the fries on my order. They weren't fresh, but when l informed a team member I was able to get a fresh plate within minutes. That wasn't much of a be deal to me, and l appreciate the turn around time to how quick i was able to get served. Overall: This was my first time at this location and I enjoyed everything about it. I'd definitely come back for the service and my particular server as well. She did a great Job!

The reviews are true, Jill was one of the most kind and friendly servers we've ever had. She really made the experience special and was very kind and thoughtful with us. Coconut shrimp and the crab cheese fondue were very good. I ordered the Salmon and it was great. My wife and her mom both had the Cobb salad and it was huge! The mud pie dessert is also a must have. Love this place, thank you all for the hard work and kindness.

Food was awesome, Service was great. Killer ambiance. Definitely suggest stopping by. Outdoor and indoor sitting.

Thoroughly enjoyed celebrating my life partner's birthday dinner. The service, ambience and food is delicious! We started with appetizers. The clams and coconut shrimp were amazing! The house salad, chowder and lobster tacos were also very delicious!

Had amazing service by Jill and great food! Jill went beyond to make us all feel welcomed. Jill has a great personality and was very knowledgeable about the menu and cocktails. Along with the amazing food and ambiance Jill was a star !

On a winter vacation with a day in the 70's stopped in Coronado. After walking around the Hotel Coronado, stopped here for lunch. Being from Colorado I wanted Seafood, not Mexican. This place was recommended by a local friend. It was great! I had Tiger Shrimp wrapped in bacon. Three very large shrimp with fresh veggies; carrots and harricovair. Perfectly cooked! A glass of Champagne topped off the meal. Very lovely server and the outdoor seating was so relaxing. Highly recommend. Nice clean restroom.

Benjamin C was the name on my check for the bar tonight. He was very welcoming and friendly. He asked if I wanted my side chowder out before my sandwich which was thoughtful. The pizza port amber ale was great! Mahi sandwich wasn't anything amazing but it was fresh and came out quickly. Chowder was a 10! He let me know Mondays they do a great HH so may stop by for that.

I haven't gone back but their manager James reached out and really showed how much he cares about the restaurant. His service just spoke volumes for the restaurant & I am sure I went on an off day. Looking forward to trying again!

Legit seafood spot on Coronado right across from the hotel. Nice bar, good drinks, great fresh oysters, cool ambiance and better than expected service as well. Jill was our server today and was attentive, gracious and made our experience great. Food came out quick and was very tasty. Would def go back next time I'm on the island.

Haven't been to this location in years , used to enjoy it . Remodel was nice but food quality has gone down . Felt like all the food was frozen sisco and a tourist trap! Service was ok but after all the new restaurants this was one of my favorites not any longer. Bummed

Our server Jill was amazing!! She really set the tone for our evening! The food was so good!!! I'm so glad we brought our family here!! They have a vegan option which was very nice to see. It's the main reason we came here! So our daughter could join us.

The food is great, but happy hour is amazing. I usually go to for the calamari and for the sliders the pizza is amazing also Services great atmosphere is epic especially on the weekends

Great place to pop in for a burger. Food is mediocre but a good place to sit at the bar for lunch.

Plentiful, high-quality food and friendly, excellent service. We ordered the lobster tacos and the macadamia crusted Mahi Mahi. Both were excellent! Jill waited on us this evening. She was cheerful and knowledgeable. We will be back again and again!

Amazing marinated swordfish! We had the steamed clams appetizer, very good. The crab stuffed shrimp was delicious, however, was wrapped in bacon so the bacon overpowered the taste. If you love bacon this is the dish! The desserts are also amazing. The wait staff very friendly, but the service a little slow. Had to ask for refills but minor inconvenience. As soon as the sun went down the heaters were lit which was fantastic. Very comfortable seating. Definitely will be returning!

Food was predictably excellent, but Jill S. really made the experience memorable! Fantastic service and recommendations. Will be back again soon for sure.

Great and fast service. Lots of people walking in and getting seated quickly. Oysters were fresh, fish tacos (not shown) were pretty food. Jalapeño margarita had the right kick of spice but too spicy. Seems like a great place for a drink with friends. Walking distance from The Del.