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    Brigantine

    4.0 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    BRIGANTINE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Joy H.

    I love their Taco Tuesdays and Happy Hours. The Mahi sandwich was really good. I didn't like the buffalo sauce on a shrimp taco but I like the size if the shrimp. I have tried the meat tacos at the Point Loma location and they are good. Service is friendly and fast.

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    Lynda M.

    We celebrated my sister-in-law's birthday at the Brigantine in La Mesa today, and it was a total delight from start to finish. Our server, Dale, was absolutely exceptional. He is a fascinating young man who provided some of the best service we've had in a long time. He really went above and beyond to make our lunch special. The food was 10/10 across the board: * Rock Oysters: Fresh and the perfect start. * Macadamia Nut Mahi-Mahi: Deliciously prepared and full of flavor. * The Brig's Famous Fish Tacos: They definitely live up to the fame! Everything was excellent and we enjoyed every bite. If you go, definitely ask for Dale--he made our celebration truly memorable!

    Fish of the Day (split in half) Up-Charge for extra sides - great choice!
    Christine R.

    Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar. We stopped in for a late meal and was not disappointed. Dishes are plentiful even with sharing. Joey was very friendly and helpful. His service was smooth, polished and connected with us naturally. Joey politely had our Wedge Salad split in half. Lettuce was crisp, dressing was beautifully chilled, and their classic salad did not disappoint. We decided to share a nightly special and agreed to the up-charge for additional sides when split. It was good. The risotto had bits of artichoke in it, side veggies still had a nice snap when you bit into them, and the fish with the lemon caper sauce hit every pleasure button inside me. Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar is now on our mind whenever we visit our friends down in San Diego. We can't wait to return!

    Banana pudding?
    Amanda V.

    Came here for a special family celebration, and I am so glad I did! Incredible calamari, macadamia crusted mahi, and banana dessert. Wow-everything was even better than we had anticipated (and my family had raved about this place for years). Service was exceptional. I don't think I've had better service in quite some time. Ambiance was relaxing. My daughter loved looking at the fish on the walls. I would definitely return. My husband said if we're ever in SD again he'd return just for the

    Great place to drink
    Shirley F.

    Food was extra good . Friday night dinner . And great new desserts . Service was very good today . We were serviced right away ambiance was nice . Candle light.

    Dozen West and East Coast oysters
    Maria F.

    Had dinner here last night with three other people. I had the Ahi tuna as well as two others. My sister had the bacon wrapped shrimp. We had East and West Coast oysters as appetizers. The food was excellent. Our waiter Matt, was amazing! He was personable and accommodating! Nice, comfortable inside and outdoor seating!

    Fish tacos
    Eduardo S.

    Great service with great seafood & the outdoor patio is amazing, but indoor is great, too.

    Bourbon Punch & Dutch Mule
    Tracy M.

    This is one of the best places to eat in La Mesa. We always get the swordfish and the calamari every time. The service here is pretty good. They keep the same waitresses for a long time. The ambience is a little dark and public and we like that.

    WOK-CHARRED AHI
    Leslie B.

    My cousin and I have a tradition of taking each other to lunch in honor of our birthdays. We usually pick a seafood spot, and this time I was working in La Mesa so Brigantine seemed to be a good choice. I had been to Brigantine before, but many years ago. When I parked in the busy, but large parking lot, I noticed the small pond outside, and the old school feel of the restaurant. The old school feel continued as we walked in. The restaurant was large, with a small bar in the corner, which was packed on a Friday afternoon. There is fishing memorabilia everywhere. We were seated in a large, comfortable booth and greeted readily by our server. I first noticed that the small plate in front of me was dirty. So I sent it back. I understand that can happen so it didn't seem like a big deal until my cousin started drinking his beer and noticed that his glass was broken. It seems like this place could be a bit more careful about the dishes they use. Anyway, my cousin's favorite seafood pasta was no longer on the menu, but our server inquired and they were able to make it for him. I thought it was great that they could do that. We shared the calamari starter and I had the wok-seared ahi. I will say that everything was good, but not memorable. There was nothing that I ate that I would specifically return for. Our server was very good. He checked on us several times and my water and iced tea were refilled regularly. All in all, I think it is a cool-looking older restaurant with some retro appeal. The food is decent, but not my favorite.

    Esther S.

    Always a great experience here! We love sitting in the bar area. Bartender Blake is super funny and makes the best drinks!!! Always enjoy the "Dad jokes of the day." We always look forward to our Wednesday/Thursday nights at the Brig.

    Fruit tart
    Joy G.

    Came here with a friend recently. I enjoyed it. It was a bit dark inside. Food was goood. Staff was great. Would come again for a special occassion.

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    The trip to the Brigantine was wonderful. Special ambiance, great service and the food was delicious. I can't wait to go again.

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    Went to the Poway location that was recently updated, super nice inside. The food was great, super nice restaurant I would go again.

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    Can I make reservations?

    You have to call Brigantine make reservations

    What do you mean by Lounge? I saw on Yelp that you have Happy Hour on Mondays in the Lounge, not outside?

    Hi Linda, We have Happy Hour in our bar/lounge area of the restaurant.

    Does the brig still have a 1/2 price wine bottle night on Wednesdays?

    Yes

    What day and time is brunch at your restaurant?

    Brunch is served on Sundays from 10am - 2pm.

    Do they do delivery?

    No. I didn't see them in delivery apps either...

    Do they have a full bar?

    Yes!

    Does anyone know if Brigantine is open during Covid-19? I call and no one ever answers.

    The La Mesa location is scheduled to re-open tomorrow. I made lunch reservations yesterday.

    Do they have gluten-free options?

    Hi Kim! Yes, we have lots of gluten free options on all of our menus. We can also modify many dishes to be gluten free. We take dietary restrictions and allergies very seriously. Come on in and we will make sure you enjoy a wonderful meal that… Read more

    When are the happy hour specials?

    All day

    Hello, do you guys have happy hour on Saturdays ? And if so what are the hours?

    No happy hour on saturdays!

    Will you be having taco tues on Tues. Jan 1, 2019.... And what do you get with your taco?

    Hi Gayle! Yes we will offer Taco Tuesday on the 1st of the Year, all day in the bar and lounge. We open at 11:30am. All the tacos are ordered a la carte but you can build… Read more

    Is there a kids menu?

    Yes, the kids menu offers chicken tenders, Mac n cheese, corn dogs, etc.

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