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. read more

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! read more

Had dinner here and it did not disappoint. It was pretty busy when we stopped by on the Saturday of Fourth of July weekend. Our wait was about 45 mins. We people watched while we waited so the wait was not at all bad. We were seated outside on the patio and they had the heaters on. It felt good since it was already starting to get cold out. Our waitress came over right away and took our drink orders. She did explain to us that that week was her first week of working there and so she apologized for being a little slow and for not knowing the menu too well. We didn't mind. We ordered a few different dishes. We started with the fresh oysters as an appetizer and they came out pretty quick. Our entrees included: Clam chowder Grilled marinated swordfish Crab stuffed tiger shrimp Grilled salmon Wok charred Ahi I had the swordfish and it was sooooo good. It was perfectly seasoned and nicely paired with the broccolinis and the risotto. The clam chowder was also a hit. It was perfect for a cold evening. The stuffed tiger shrimp was delicious! Was able to sample a piece and I instantly regretted not ordering that dish. The service was great the rest of the night and the food was good. I will definitely be back again when in the area! read more

Brigantine - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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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. read more

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. read more

We were walk-in's. The hostess staff (both of them) were very impolite, unfriendly, and made us feel like we were inconveniencing them by asking for a table, BUT Shanna our waitress really made up for it and turned the experience around. BIG thank you to her for making it a better experience on the back end. Food was great quality and I recommend the raw oysters. read more

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 ! read more

Go figure I'd go to Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar ................. and order a Wagyu burger. I was in the mood for a burger, and it worked. As you can see from my pic, this restaurant is on the sidewalk and we ate inside, but along the windows. It was a great people watching day. The drinks were refreshing and the skinny Margarita was good. The staff was attentive and answered our questions. The Wagyu Burger is a half-pound patty. It was a bit over cooked to order, but the seasoning and the flavor of the burger was good. Its aroma was particularly good. The rest of the burger fixings were okay. The bacon was fairly thin and the other fixings didn't have pronounced flavors: good because it didn't detract from the American wagyu burger but it also didn't necessarily enhance the burger, either. The fries also were okay - added salt helped a lot. It has a good atmosphere and patrons were having a good time. read more

Brigantine - View of patio - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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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! read more

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

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. read more

Good but nothing to really rave about...food was average. Our servers was friendly. Drinks were underwhelming, overly sweet and very watered down. Don't recommend the chowder, super salty, we couldn't eat it:( my husband had fish tacos and rated them a 3 out of 5. I had seafood louis and both the crab and shrimp were ick, tasted like they just thawed from freezer, extremely soggy. Location is great, clean bathrooms, nice patio. read more

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Ate here twice this month. The first time was better than than the second. First time I had the mahi mahi sandwich (I asked for the Mac nut crusted mahi and they were able to do that for me. The sand which was delicious!! The second time I got it the way it came and really didn't care for it at all. The fish didn't taste as good. My husband got the same and didn't like it. My mom got a French dip and didn't like that the bread wasn't toasted and wasn't overly impressed. Calamari appetizer was good! Seems like nice waitresses and staff. I would go back but wouldn't order the same food. read more

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Great happy hour!! Best in San Diego along with the garage kitchen. Both are amazing, great food and drink specials. If you haven't visited you should! read more

Yaaayyy SundayFunday Happy Hour! I'm so happy to found this, we heard such great things about it so to enjoy the happy hour was a treat! We had the BrigMaragrita, Mule, Oysters, Calamari Sticks and a Swordfish and Mahi Mahi Taco, delish! ;-) read more

Brigantine - Brig Margarita - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

While wandering around Coronado, after a beautiful drive during the sunset hours, we stumbled upon Brigantine. We did not stick to our original plans/reservations because of the other restaurant's closing hours. We were glad Brigantine was able to seat my bf & I right away and have our monthie dinner. It was chilly after sundown even though we chose to sit outside - but the staff was very accommodating and turned on the heat lamp (early summer in July). The night was romantic and the mood was set for our dindin - we were able to see palm trees and some of the string lights across the street from Hotel del Coronado. We ordered crispy brussel sprouts and a crab & shrimp cobb half salad (which was HUGE) as starters. For our mains, we got the lobster tempura tacos & the ketch-ale brined chops. For drinks, we got the blackberry spritzer & a glass of riesling (can't remember)? The brussel sprouts were the star of the show! Super crispy and flavorful; the pork belly pieces added a nice touch of savory and sweetness to the charred brussels. The lobster tempura tacos were good - don't be intimidated by the blue-corn tortilla, very yummy and the lobster was fresh. The pork chops were better than expected for my bf & I. We aren't huge pork eaters but they were cooked perfectly with beautiful grill marks, and the mushroom sauce was the perfect pairing. We were way too stuffed and def over-ordered to make a dent in the salad but all the ingredients looked super fresh and we packed it to go (heh, wasn't that great the next day but what salad is good overnight, right?). The blackberry spritzer was made to my liking, with just enough alcohol and bubbly. Bf said the reisling recommended was sweet enough as well. *the only part we weren't satisfied with was the veggies; the carrots and string beans that accompanied our mains tasted like frozen veggies from a bag. We got our veggie intake from some of the salad we were able to fit in our bellies. Overall it was the perfect meal to celebrate our monthiversary. The bill came out to be about ~$135 including T&T. Service was super attentive and friendly! We did not feel rushed at any moment during our approximate 2-hour dining even though there was a decent amount of people. They also had a feature where you can pay by scanning the receipt and using your cc - super convenient. Highly recommend if you're exploring Coronado island and want to check out the Hotel del Coronado for a post-dinner stroll as well. read more

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The Wok Charred Ahi was delicious and the drinks were good. The service was good (I sat at the bar), and the atmosphere was clean and pleasant. read more

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. read more

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Everything we ordered was tasty and good portions. Beautiful space. Clean bathroom. Our server was nice and attentive. The only thing that was not nice was that the ladies in the front were just busy chitchatting and prolly not liking when I have seating preferences. Good thing that one of them went ahead to consider my simple table request inside not outside. read more

Brigantine - New York Steak and eggs. - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

I've eaten at this place several times over the years and it's consistently awesome! PROs: Large space with multiple seating options, indoor and outdoor. Always a cool decor and vibe. The staff is always attentive, knowledgable, and courteous. Bathrooms are always clean. The menu is diverse however not overwhelming. The full bar has a great selection of wine, beer, and stronger libations. My personnel favorite day to go is Tuesday, for TACO TUESDAY! I strongly recommend the calamari and classic fish tacos! I would visit this place any time you get a chance. CONs: Parking is a challenge at this location. read more

Brigantine - Fish Tacos! - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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 read more

My family of 3 came here during lunch around 1pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. We ordered half a dozen oysters and the shrimp and crab salad for appetizers. The oysters were fresh! The salad was delicious with large, plump shrimps and crab meat. The pieces of crab were fresh but not fishy at all! For entrées, we ordered the crab cake sandwich, lobster tempura tacos, and the crab stuffed tiger shrimp. The crab cake was made of only crab meat (no extra filling) and came with coleslaw and potato chips. The lobster tacos were crispy and fresh as well! The crab stuffed tiger shrimps were wrapped with bacon on a bed of mashed potato. Service was great and atmosphere is great for a nice family lunch or nice dinner date. Highly recommend! read more

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Great spot by Coronodo hotel. I definitely recommend the burger and garlic fries. Judah demonstrated exceptional costumer service going above and beyond to ensure our party's needs were met. He also is a great team player as I saw him assisting all the other staff. read more

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! read more

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Decent prices but the food is average at best. Fried calamari tastes frozen and just warmed up. Sliders are blah

We came for dinner on a Thursday and enjoyed the outside patio. Service was friendly and fast. Plenty of inside and outside seating. We enjoyed our cups of clam chowder, shrimp and crab salad and grilled swordfish with risotto. The salad was huge! The risotto needed more taste and the swordfish became dry after a while but it tasted good. Overall it's a good place to eat with an array of choices to choose from. read more

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I'd been to the other location but this was my first time here. We had oysters, enjoyed some taco Tuesday options and DH had the fish and chips. What really impressed me was the service. Adrianna was so thoughtful and attentive and kept us up to date on our entrees to let us know when to expect them. Even the kid who sat us down was a total charmer, I think his name was Griffin? Anyway, great attitude and obviously a hard worker. Come for the food, come back for the service! read more

I told my manfriend that I wanted to eat out at a restaurant (feeling stuck at home). He took me to Brigantine on Coronado Island, CA. According to their website, Brigantine is known for their San Diego-style Surf & Turf. Owned by Morton Family (first Brigantine was opened in 1969 in Shelter Island, San Diego, CA). I visited Brigantine on a Sunday (brunch time) back in April 2021 (I know - late review) and sat in their outdoor seating area. I tried the following: - Cocktail (Spa Day) - Raw Oysters - Crab Cake Benedict - Coconut Macadamia Crusted French Toast (this was more like a dessert) Delicious. My favorite was the Coconut Macadamia Crusted French Toast (sweet tooth) and it also came with eggs, bacon, sausage, and potatoes (breakfast / brunch foods). Great combo! ENJOY!! read more

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Stopped by after soaking up some sun on the beach in anticipation of filling up during happy hour. I'm no happy hour expert, but the offering here seemed pretty sweet. It took a bit of investigation to figure out if they did happy hour, what time it was, and what was on the discounted menu, but we were extremely satisfied with our experience after filling up. The happy hour menu consisted of some drinks, some small plates, and some sliders. Everything was the same price, so we got a margarita, a Moscow mule, three oysters on the half shell, the potato skins, and the ahi tuna slider. You must sit bar side to participate. In my experience, ordering oysters can be a bit of a hit or miss depending on what type of oyster is being served, but the ones here were definitely to my liking. They were a good size with a delicious balance of sweet and salty. I like to squeeze just a bit of lemon juice on top but pass on the cocktail sauce and horseradish. The ahi tuna slider definitely had strong horseradish flavor, it wasn't my favorite but not a bad option to have for happy hour. The fries that it came with were just alright, nothing special. The potato skins came with lots of cheese and sour cream, I'm a huge fan of loaded baked potatoes so I was really excited for this. The ends of the potatoes were a bit extra crispy, but again a good option for happy hour. The Moscow mule tasted very strong, whether it was the vodka or the ginger in the ginger beer or the carbonation of that I'm not sure, but not my personal favorite. I'm no personally a big fan of margaritas due to their slushy texture, but the one here was more of a liquid and more to my liking. After we polished off our happy hour choices, we decided to go for the oysters rock off the happy hour menu. These oysters came fully, fully loaded with toppings. One oyster was easily two or three bites, and while I appreciated the generosity it was just overwhelmingly rich to be enjoyable. The contrast between the warm topping and the slightly lukewarm oyster wasn't the friendliest to my stomach, so consume in moderation. I ended up taking the topping off and putting it on my potato skins instead, which made those taste extra delicious. Overall, this is a great choice for a happy hour especially if you're not looking to go far from the beach. read more

Had the best dinner, food was delicious and Jill our waiter was beyond amazing! one of my fav restaurants in nado!

Brigantine never dissapoints! Food was delicious. Service magnificent! Thank you Jill!!! We'll be back soon.

Everything was delicious! The oysters, the calamari... the lobster taco... the coconut shrimp! The prosecco!!! Service was perfect. Jill was super professional Knowledgeable and friendly! Thank You!! We'll be back soon! read more

Brigantine - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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Ate here a few times and it's a solid four stars every time I come. Their crab n' lobster Cobb salad is delicious! Had their omelet which was good as well. Cons: Their oysters were not as fresh as I'd like, but maybe I came on an off day. The ahi slider was bland. Lacked flavor and spice. I always order the Bloody Mary as my cocktail. Yum. Staff and bartenders are always friendly. Prices are reasonable for Coronado. Will definitely be back! read more

Brigantine - Crab & Lobster Cobb - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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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. read more

Great happy hour from 3-6PM. We had delicious oysters from BC, sliders and great service! read more

Brigantine - Happy hour and Taco Tuesday menu - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

This was my first time visiting one of the Brigantine franchises. The restaurant is very spacious and is great for large parties. For our visit, we ordered the following off the happy hour menu: - Oyster shooters - Raw oysters - Brig clam chowder - Batter fried white fish sandwich Off the regular dinner menu, we got the Louie crab & shrimp sandwich. Personally, I did not care for the raw oysters. They were too big and too creamy. I normally love raw oysters, bit did not enjoy these at all. The brig clam chowder was a bit too creamy and barely had any clams. It was at most a potato chowder. The fried fish sandwich was good, the fish was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The Louie crab and shrimp salad was the best thing we ordered. The veggies were very fresh and the large plate came with a generous serving of crab and shrimp. I definitely recommend this! Overall, we had a pleasant experience here. I'd say it's a borderline between a 3 and 4. Our waitress was nice, so I rounded up. read more

Jill provided the best service since we arrived in San Diego! The food paired with the exceptional service made our last night in Coronado so special. If you're staying nearby, this is a must try place - order the fish & chips - 12/10!! read more

Don't get out to the island much, but wanted to hit this joint so we crossed the bridge! Started out with the wedge salad, and was happy splitting it with my bride. For the main course I chose the bacon wrapped prawns. Large shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon and a nice spiced cream sauce...served with balanced veg and mashed potato. My only complaint was the shrimp were over cooked, and if you are a seafood restaurant I expect better. Good beer selection and dessert menu...I recall I liked the mud pie, and it was huge! Ambiance is seashore cabin, staff was prompt and attentive, and prices were in line with the area. I don't come out here often, but with so many other options I cannot commit to an encore...at first glance this joint does not make the list. read more

Brigantine - Bacon wrapped prawns - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

I'm a repeat customer, but haven't been in some time. Service was very good. No issues there. Nice job today. Overall, the food and drink were below what I expected of this restaurant. Crab cake: advertised as "lump crab"... but there was no crab. Just cheaper crab... which is fine. But don't advertise it as "Lump Crab". The cole slaw bed the crab cake was on was made with entirely too much mayonnaise. The crab cake itself had too much mayonnaise. Brussel Sprouts: dripping in oil and entirely too sweet. This ranked as the #1 worst item. After a few bites we just left it. Old fashioned: Slightly below average. Muddled with a maraschino cherry and not a Luxardo cherry? For $16, it needs to be made much better. Mai Tai: entirely too sweet. Very disappointed, as past experiences here have been good... which is why we returned. Thanks for reading. read more

Brigantine - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

After looking at the menu posted I thought the food looked really good. We got there around 3 pm. When looking at the menu it wasn't what I saw posted. The use a bar menu on the in between time. I was disappointed. I ended up getting the Rueben and a cup of soup. $9 for a cup is a little pricey but it was good the Rueben I was not thrilled, I don't think it was grilled at all as it was not warm and the cheese was still in its full form. Also, my soup was brought out after my sandwich, all of our soups were and they weren't hot. The fish tacos looked good but the mahi was dry. My boys said why did we just spend $10 a taco and we could have got them $3 someplace else. The prices were not justified by the food we received. The service was decent. Overall, warm soup and uncooked did not win any awards this trip. read more