THREE for atmosphere. Been going for 2 years of an on, I keep giving it a try. Every time i go in I try something else. Today was a good day I tried their 15.00 Hamburger it was truely Delicious . Price is too high steak burger . I try the fish taco, wow it was very bad, not to mention Dry. They use purple Cabbage, I guess to make it look different . Totally not necessary . My cabbage was old looking, not to say that yours will be. Potatoe Salad, need work, honesty the only thing helping this Salad is Bacon. It's boring, chef how about adding some chop up slices of green onion, for color. Add something to it please...... Make the Potatoes Salad be something that someone can remember. I then tried the Clam Chowder I give it a B+, maybe put it in a nice bread bowl . Presentation please. The Rice, is tasteless. When I see this place I look around and think wow, Amazing Decro. Then I seat, and order an get disappointed . I think it's time to change the menu, this is 2015 let do something different . Let add something new, something that no one has in the area. How about adding a bit of Thai food, or Cuban food, or cheese something. Please wake up that menu..... read more

Phenomenal! We came to the Brig in La Mesa for my mother's 50th birthday dinner celebration and everything was amazing. From the service, food, friendliness of staff and the manager, my family and I couldn't have felt more taken care of and welcome. Our server, Forrest, went above and beyond and was very attentive our entire visit. He took the time to explain their specials, answer all of our questions, make suggestions and our drink glasses were never empty. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. Forrest even brought out a dessert for my mom for her birthday. Out of any restaurant my family and I have been to, we have never felt more taken care of and been so satisfied with our food than here at the Brig. We have been to other Brigantine locations as well, and while they were also good, they did not compare to the La Mesa location. Thank you Forrest and the rest of the staff at the La Mesa Brig for making my mom's birthday dinner so special by providing beyond superb service. If you want an awesome server, ask for Forrest! read more

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Me and husband attended here for a date night. Great place with great seafood. Very nice with a date night atmosphere and a wonderful staff. No complaints will definitely be back. read more

Brigantine - A blueberry lemonade (alcoholic beverage) and oysters!!! Yummmm - Seafood Near Me - La Mesa, California

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We had tickets to a playhouse close by and this was the closest nicest option. We had a couple appetizers and split the prime rib ( plated separated) and it was more than enjoy food. We had the house wine selection and it was great with an average price tag. Our waiter was super friend and offered us great suggestions. Overall a super pleasant date night experience. You can be casual or dressy - doesn't matter. read more

I love this place. I'm from SD and every time I come to town I go here for the fish tacos and calamari. Love it! Best ever! The food will never disappoint. Tonight, however, was my cousin's high graduation. I called the reservation in tonight for 9:15. The hostess repeated the time, number, and name for the reservation with me before we hung up. I put the reservation under my cousin's name and number. He got a call at 845 asking if we were still coming. He told the hostess that our reservation was at 915 but we were stuck in traffic leaving the graduation. She said ok. We showed up at 9:28 and were told by the hostess that they closed at 9:30. The manager spoke to the server and hostess and finally sat us. The hostess was super salty and so was our server. Our server was so salty to the point that I went over and spoke to the manager. I tipped each of them $20 to not ruin my cousin's graduation. I've been in the service industry for 15 years. DON'T BE A DICK! Hey salty tall white guy on 6/6/18 you never know who you're serving! Sorry you had to stay and serve us even though I saw you had another huge party behind us and Know your ass wasn't leaving any time soon anyways plus I know you had side work to do. I'm currently a bartender so this shitty service was disturbing. I'll be calling in the morning for names. I'm very disappointed in my favorite restaurant. New hires are needed immediately. read more

People rave about this place and my experience has always been some things they do well, some not. The lack of "memorable meal" makes us forget about this place. It was our anniversary. and Hubby had a Coctel Del Mar and he said that it was very good, but the accompanying tortilla chips were definitely not fresh. His words, "They definitely would never make it as a Mexican restaurant". My Caesar Salad was good, but that shouldn't hard to mess up anyway. Dinner he had Crab Cakes and cakes were good but the sauce was unflavorful, rather disappointing. I had a Seafood Combo, so he used some of my cocktail sauce on the crab cakes. My Seafood Combo went something like this: Clams-yummy, Fish and Shrimp -good, Scallops-absolutely no flavor (not sweet, not fishy, not anything, just there), the vegies were delicious and cooked perfectly. Creme Brulee was perfect. Service was very good, attentive, but not overbearing. Atmosphere always tends to be noisy. I am still at a loss as to why couples are seated next to families, large groups and children in a lot of restaurants. A tad pricey for the inconsistency in quality. This experience was par for the course at Brigantine. Some things they do well and some not. read more

They have one of the best steaks I've ever eaten. The Ribeye with Sonoran spice and shallot butter is amazing and is cooked perfectly each time. Since they are normally packed for dinner, I always sit up at the bar and am always served quickly. I wish they would expand their craft beer choices. read more

2nd time eating at this Brigantine and ate at the one in Coronado one time. Both other times I came for taco Tuesday and it was fabulous. Today I brought my mom for lunch to give her a special seafood meal for her birthday. Service was good but food was okay. I almost rather taken her to Point Loma Seafood or Tom Hams maybe even Anthony's? Especially compared to the price and quality of the seafood compared to this place. I had the seafood combo and she had the fish sandwich. Again it wasn't horrible but it wasn't anything special. Point Loma Seafood is extremely crowded and casual so I went for a more seat down restaurant. I'd come back for taco night. That's it. read more

It takes a lot for me to go 5 stars on a restaurant, but today I grant that, mostly for the customer service. I always hate showing up to eat at a place where the hostess says something like 20-30 minutes, and the place is near empty. This particular restaurant was the opposite. Place was packed and hostess says 5 mins.....really I thought, bold promise, so I broke out the watch. 3 mins 32 seconds later I am headed to my seat. Didn't stop there, waitress in less than 60 seconds, so I kept the clock running.....cocktails in just over 2 minutes, salad in 3 mins 12 seconds, main course 1 mins 11 seconds after I finished my salad. Turn and burn, more butts in the seats, more money you make. But not once did I feel pressured, they just seemed to have the timing perfect. As for the food, I always get the blue cheese wedge, great as usual, although I still wish they'd use a tangier blue cheese dressing, but that's a personal thing. Ahi was perfect, and dessert was as well. I really like eating here, and for what it is, the price is alright. read more

Brigantine - Few waited long - Seafood Near Me - La Mesa, California

Chris T took such good care of us today. The staff is awesome and the food is great. Highly recommend for any occasion.

What a delightful place. Great food and excellent service. I was impressed with getting my order correct and very prompt on filling up your glass. When I visit SD again this will definitely be the place I stop at. read more

The food was good, but our waiter was awful. I felt like I was at a car dealership where they are constantly trying to get you to upgrade. I think I had to say no to appetizers 3 times and a 2nd drink 2 times. As a literate adult ,I can read what is on the menu and the waiter's constant badgering about ordering more items was seriously putting a damper on what was a rare night out with my husband. For the price and the service I won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

I started to rate this restaurant with four stars because even though the food was very good for everyone at our table (all seafood orders) my order was botched. And then it just got worse after that. I wasn't that hungry so I ordered nachos from the appetizer menu. I asked the waiter to bring my meal along with everyone else's order. He complied with my request, but I think my plate was prepared early and just sat in the kitchen - it was stone cold. Oh well, I let it slide. As the meal progressed, we couldn't get any service like refills on drinks, more bread, or plate removal. We wanted to order desert with coffee, but our waiter would run by (literally) and disappear into the kitchen. We gave up and finally captured the hostess passing our table to ask our waiter to bring our check. Funny thing is, he didn't deliver it, it was someone else completely! The dining room was nicely decorated and promised a quiet, comfortable dining experience. It's too bad the poor service killed the moment. We wrote this evening off as a fluke and will give Brigantine another chance because we know the food is good. read more

I've been here twice. Both times I had problems With the noise. Once at a happy hour for a family birthday. it was so crowded, no place to sit, very noisy, probably 100 decibels. I left. Very stressful. The second time at lunch, unimpressed with the cobb salad. So noisey I had to lean toward the person next to me and shout to be heard. I won't subject myself to this place again. read more

Came in for happy hour tonight really not that much of a price difference just a tiny discount good seating at the bar is hard to come by but after awhile I managed to get a good seat on the kitchen side and the servicer was Daniel I believe and his service was impeccable he was on top of his game and make sure everyone in his area was taken care of but it seemed like he catered to my personal needs but he just does a great job answered all my questions and was very informative. And of course the food was amazing oh and the kitchen stuff by the bar were dishing out food like nobody business. I enjoy definitely goin to stop by more offer. read more

Went for Taco Tuesday (which is seat yourself at the outside patios or bar) and wasn't impressed. I got there at 5:15pm and was able to snag a table on the patio but it was already pretty crowded. I've read and heard great reviews for their taco Tuesday so I decided to try some tacos. I tried the classic brig fish taco, mahi mahi fish taco, the spicy chicken taco, and the blanco posole. The quality of fish is good, however, the ingredients and flavors are basic, nothing special. The spicy chicken taco is really chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, which to me seems advertised wrong, I was expecting more of a Cajun rubbed grilled chicken. If the chicken is in buffalo sauce advertise it as a buffalo chicken taco and instead of "cotija" cheese (which it really wasn't) use blue cheese. The posole had good elements to it but not as flavorful as I'd like, it was decent but again nothing special. Honestly, I'd rather go to Rubios for fish tacos at a cheaper price, their tacos are just as good but that's just me. I went expecting to eat some tacos and leave satisfied but they fell flat and I left wanting something else. read more

We have dined at the Brigantine family of restaurants for many, many years, and have always had delicious food and exemplary service. Last night was especially perfect, as our server, Sheelah, at the La Mesa location, was one of the best wait-staff we have ever had. She was kind, quick, and great at anticipating what we would like. She has a very friendly smile and demeanor, and added to our wonderful dining experience. I greatly recommend this restaurant and any of their great employees, but Sheelah really was a stand-out! Thanks Brig for knocking it out of the park, as always! read more

Absolutely loved the swordfish tacos I had. Super tasty!!! My family enjoyed their macadamia crusted halibut entrees as well. Great service and very friendly staff in La Mesa. They couldn't have been any more accommodating. Wonderful dining experience! read more

Sadly, I've loved this restaurant my entire life because the food and ambience is great. However I will choose not to eat here specifically this location when it's my choice because the hostess staff forgot our reservation for a busy graduation lunch. Instead they set up two card tables and folding chairs and still didn't have the right room for us. They gave our table to another group. After explaining our frustration to the manager they shrugged their shoulders and said the customer isn't always right and we need to forget it. I was highly dissatisfied with their service and believe that the customer is always right especially working in customer service. read more

Best fish taco in my life! They changed hot sauce for less tasty then the old one, but still their fish tacos rules!! You need to go here for that + blue moon ;) read more

Took my mom here for lunch on Thursday service was great food was great pretty much everything you can ask for the waiter name was Ali he did a great job my fish tacos were good my mom loved her salad I'll definitely be back read more

We come here often, and it is always great. The service is fantastic, whether we are here just for happy hour or for a full meal. The food is always good!! read more

Stale chips and cold cheese sauce even after having a new order brought out. Service was good. Parking is not good at all.

Yuck! We sat at the bar and ordered from the dinner menu. Oysters Rockefeller were some of the worst I've had. Frozen clumps of spinach, a piped-on mayonaise concoction, with some good bacon bits were cooked by baking instead of the usual broiler finish. The ahi sashimi was almost day-glow pink from what looked like the added-dye to make it look extra pink. A sad departure from the lovely, pink ,opaque, fresh tuna to which we're accustomed. The ponzu dipping sauce which accompanied the ahi was so salty I stopped using it. Great looking place, friendly staff, cool, big bar. Don't go for the food. read more

My husband and I came here around 9:30 on a Friday night and they were able to get us in with no wait. The waiter was pleasant..The veggie tacos are super good! Being a vegetarian myself, I was a bit skeptical about eating here. The waiter gave me plenty of options, which I was very happy with. I will definitely be back for taco Tuesday! We also ordered the spinach artichoke appetizer. I would recommend not ordering it because it doesn't even have artichokes in it, just a bunch of creamy goat cheese :/ read more

Their happy hour is the best for food. You get exceptional deals on fish tacos. We do not really have any good seafood restaurants in East County. So that makes them even more special. It is hard to find a good value on drinks there-- it is a fancy seafood place. And if you're going to try to have a date out there-- you can work with them and get a nice window view and have a very nice date. I think their oysters are always about $1.50. And when you order a piece of fish you get a nice big baked potato and a healthy serving of veggies. Other restaurants are always so cheap about side portions. Not the LM Brig. But I can take my kids and they order the fish tacos and it's a reasonable meal for a family of four. Even if each person is getting to fish tacos. I think the price is about $2.50/taco-- and that is a very large fish taco. It's like doubled size of Rubios. read more

I love this spot. Always serves great fresh food and tasty drinks. The fish tacos are pretty tasty as well. Usually I like to go for there happy hour specials in the bar area. read more

Good place for taco Tuesday. And that's about it really. I come here get a mixed drink Every Tuesday and dip out before I can see someone I know from high school or there parents. Lotta white wine and neighborhood peoples. Servers though A guy name John was at the bar one time we have gone, much like communism he is good on paper but I don't want him watching me eat. Mexican homeboy that serves us actually remembers us and guesses our names insteads of cards us. And guess what he remembers. Too bad I don't... Give that man a raise. He's there but not always, if your drink runs dry he know 10 seconds later and finally he asked how you want.the bill. Bonus points read more

Not a bad place, food is not all that great, drinks are ok, staff a little on the cold sode, yet an ok hang out...

I had great food and drinks tonight Steve Fera at the bar was on fire our drinks were Great the fish tacos were the best if you want the east county's finest The Brig on Fuerte is the place to go. Thanks Jim and Sandy Carmichael read more

This used to be my favorite seafood restaurant when dining with family. No more. I ordered the macadamia encrusted halibut. It was RAW in the middle. Okay for some fish dishes (seared ahi), but not the way this dish was supposed to be prepared. They 'forgot' hubby's appetizer. The wait was horrible even with reservations and the service left a lot to be desired. I'd let a few things slide on a busy night, but for the amount of money spent on the meal, I would have expected a little more attentiveness. The answer to my undercooked fish? Why, the manager came out and apologized and 'nicely' insinuated that *I* didn't have a sophisticated palate! Hell...If I wanted the sashimi, I would have ordered it...oh, wait! That is what hubby ordered and they forgot! read more

I have been coming to this location for over 20 years. I have always enjoyed the Fish tacos especially at happy hour. I most always sit at the bar near the grill and oyster section for dinner. My favorite selection is the Brussel Sprouts .. they are the Bomb!! I always try them at different restaurants and I have to say the Brig has the very best preparation for the 5 to 7 places I have tried them.. I came in on Sunday the 3rd of November at @ 4:00 pm for happy hour. I do not recall my servers name but he was very attentive and polite. I had the Brussel Sprouts but noticed that this particular time when they were served ...instead of blue cheese crumbles they used blue cheese butter.. a nice but different taste, I prefer the crumbles. We also had two fish tacos grilled.. and i also like to put the hot sauce they have readily available at the bar on them. But this particular time I noticed that instead of California Chili hot sauce that the Brig always provides was not available.. and that they provided a different hot sauce that was delightful but not the norm. I asked the server about it and he told me it was the same sauce only that they put it in different bottles.. which I know was not true... oh well. I also had the octopus dish and it was tasteless and semi tough .. I needed a knife to slice it. I have had this same dish in other restaurants and it melted in my mouth.. I was to say the least disappointed. No adjustments were made in my bill nor was it addressed after I expressed my disappointment to my server... I let it go... I will always return for the Brussel Sprouts .. and fish tacos that are not grilled ! Have a fantastic day !! read more

What happened to this once fine dining establishment? I have been disappointed with the food for some time now. It seems there is no pride in the food & presentation. I was served rice that was turned upside down like a cup shape? The green beans are very overdone and brown in color from sitting in broth, they use to be fresh, green and still a tad crisp. The fish & chips are like old dried cod. Did they sell? Do they not care anymore? I don't think I will go back again. Sad to see this happen as we have so few fish restaurants here in the east county, but go to Anthony's instead I guess read more

We are planning a 50th Anniversary party and decided to eat here last night and scope the place out as a possible venue. Our reservation was for 5:15, and we were greeted and seated on time. We were greeted at our table by Monica, the server who said she would be "taking care of us this evening" --- and that she did! Her service and table-side manner were excellent -- offered to get us drinks, explained the non-menu "evening special" items, brought warm bread, and gave us ample time to peruse the menu and decide. When I questioned an item or 2 on the menu, she told me that they also have a "bar menu" with items not on the regular dinner menu --- when she ran down some of the items, one in particular caught my attention --- the cioppino, which I promptly ordered, and it was excellent, and as "bar food" it was more than enough for a main course. My wife ordered the macadamia-encrusted halibut, which she said was also excellent. The ONLY disappointment was the $2 "extra charge" for my wife to have asparagus with her meal -- it was not the $$$ that was the issue, it was more like the vegetable itself was skinny, wimpy, and not at all appealing on the plate -- they coulda done better with this one given the cost of the entire meal. All in all it was a very good and satisfying meal with excellent service -- not at all overpriced, the ambience was comfortable, and we did not feel rushed. Seems like a fine place to hold a celebration. read more

Terrible experience. The worst prime rib I've ever had. Noise level was so high I had to shout.

We love coming to the brig on occasion. Today we came for lunch on the patio. We were greeting and taken to a table proffesionally and everything was clean. Our sever was professional and attentive! I must say I was disappointed in our food. We ordered a cup of clam chowder that had no clams that was noticeable. Being originally from the east coast, clam chowder suppose to have clams. The oysters we ate were good. We ordered steamed clams and they were subpar. No flavor of any garlic, butter or wine. Very disappointing. I had the prawns stuffed with crab and it was spot on. My wife ordered tempora battered lobster taco's. She couldnt eat them. They had thick breading on them and it wasnt like tempora breading. Tempora breading should be light and airy so you can enjoy the lobster. Not thick n greasy. I wonder if we ate at the Del Mar Brig instead of LaMesa, if the food would be different. Overall disappointing for a $160 lunch. read more

The food is amazing! I had the steak with blue cheese it was delicious! The staff is friendly! No waiting time even though it's always busy!

Ive only had a few items from here but from what Ive ordered Ive been very happy with. Went here for a first date once a while ago. We had to wait for our table so we got drinks at the bar. woah!!! were they strong! but expensive ( suxs for my date), so i guess its better strong and expensive than weak and expensive. I don't remember what cut of meat i ordered, of course a steak meal of some sort, but jezzz was it yummy. I tried the fish here too and it was nice and fluffy-not fishy taste. Great place for a nice dinner with a loved one. Very nice restaurant and at night sit on the patio under the warmers, its nice and romantic. read more

4 stars just for the drinks. Excellent Margaritas. Get the shaker.

Love this place. Up there with Donovans. Never disappointed. Had big prime rib, end cut and shared some salads. More than enough. Free desert, creme brulee for birthday celebration. read more