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    C Level

    4.3 (5.5k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Lobster & Fontina BLT
    Ailin J.

    Somehow got lucky and had one of the best views inside by the window looking out at the skyline. Views are so pretty! Outside is also an option fyi to make pictures easier with no windows and there are outdoor heaters too but don't have the inside coziness. The food was actually quite good. The coconut shrimp was perfectly crispy. I've never seen lobster blt before and it was really good!!! Plenty of lobster, loved that the mixture didn't taste like a bunch of mayo, and the bread was so crunchy. Would honestly order it again. The fish and chips is a classic (fish was crunchy and well seasoned, wish they weren't so tiny! But the chips were just ok) Beautiful restaurant, would recommend!

    Thyme cocktail
    Samantha N.

    Come for the views, apps, and cocktails! Service was excellent. Recommend making an early reservation to enjoy the cocktail selection and appetizers, and to get a parking spot! Wouldn't come for dinner again, very mid selection (it's on the ocean, why aren't there more seafood options?).

    My favorite dish at C-level  Chef Deborah's baked brie
    Maricel P.

    Oysters, crabcakes, brie cheese, and a breathtaking view while watching dolphins create the ideal Friday night date.

    Maxine W.

    While checking in, the staff member we spoke with wasn't very friendly. Even though there were still many open tables, we were assigned a table behind a person in a wheelchair. Since we had a small child who needed a high chair and my husband is quite tall, the space felt very cramped, and our stomachs were against the table the whole time while we were eating. During our meal, my husband asked one of the staff members where the restroom was, but she didn't seem happy to help because her conversation with another staff member was interrupted. We did have some nice interactions with other staff, but those two ladies did not make a very good first impression. The food tasted good overall, but many of the mussels we ordered were empty shells. The ahi was fresh and cooked perfectly, and they were very nice to help us put the Ahi in two plates for us to share. We arrived on a late Friday afternoon and were able to find a decent amount of self-parking available.

    Seafood Pappardelle Pasta
    Muriel T.

    This place has a really classy vibe, and the view of San Diego Bay from the patio is absolutely stunning. I ordered the seafood pappardelle, and the flavor was phenomenal--rich, well-balanced, and incredibly satisfying. The portion size was generous, and they didn't hold back on the seafood either. Our server, Nick, got us taken care of right away and continued to deliver excellent service throughout the night. He was attentive, friendly, and very accommodating, which made the experience even better. The restaurant itself was spotless and beautifully decorated. The patio heaters made it warm and cozy outside, and the lighting created a perfect ambiance. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I'd highly recommend it.

    Frankie P.

    Mother's Day Sunday Not to crowded...4pm reservations......weather 70 degrees with slight breeze. Ordered off the Mother's Day menu and our party of 5 enjoyed the food drinks and awesome view. Mouth watering steaks and crusted topped halibut with asparagus to die for. Server and service was excellent.... I definitely have to return to this awesome unique spot.... Love it!!!!

    Ahi stack.
    Karmen P.

    Yes, I know I should probably be trying new places more often, but I keep ending up back at C-Level. At some point you just accept when a place does everything right. I've been here many times and the food is consistently on point every single visit. No off nights, no "maybe we just caught them on a good day" -- it's just solid every time. And the view? You really can't beat it. Sitting outside, looking over the water, especially when the weather is in the 80s... that's exactly where I want to be. Honestly, it's also one of the first places I recommend when friends or family are visiting and ask where they should eat. Great food, incredible view, and it's always a good experience. That's why I keep coming back!

    Karen T.

    Heard many positive things about this restaurant and had been wanting to go for a while. I was finally able to visit when my husband brought me here to celebrate my birthday. He made a reservation a month early and was able to get the perfect date and time for us. Making the reservation online was super easy to do. This restaurant is beautiful with stunning views of the San Diego Bay, downtown skyline, and Coronado Bridge. It has an upscale vibe in a lively yet relaxed waterfront spot. It is an amazing spot for date nights, special occasions, and even casual meals. To start, we had some crispy calamari with a Vietnamese dipping sauce. The calamari was fried to a perfect golden and crunchy texture, while the sauce added a tangy kick to the seafood without overpowering it. This was a great appetizer. Another standout here is the parmesan chicken piccata, containing roasted artichokes, garlic-roasted tomatoes, mashed potatoes, broccolini, and a lemon-caper sauce. The light parmesan coating was an amazing combination with the tender chicken breast. It was really nice to have some greens, the broccolini, to balance out the creaminess of the dish. My favorite dish of the night was the seafood pappardelle pasta, which included bay scallops, white fish, mussels, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, chili flakes, garlic, pesto cream, rosemary-garlic crostini, and lemon oil arugula. It was such a generous portion of seafood that was not only fresh, but also high quality. Super flavorful pasta with just the right balance of richness and savoriness. Ended the night with a complimentary birthday dessert. It was a slice of strawberry shortcake that did not taste overly sweet or heavy. I really enjoyed it after having all the savory food. This was the perfect way to complete our wonderful dinner at C Level Lounge. My husband and I are already planning our next visit back.

    Mei T.

    I've been wanting to come here for the longest time, and finally did during the first day of San Diego Restaurant Week. The evening was a complete disappointment, here's why... It started off with 3/4 of the parking spaces being reserved for valet only. It looks like C-Level, Island Prime, and Coasterra decided to convert their joint private lot into a money-making opportunity. I had dined at Coasterra about 1 1/2 years ago and it was free back then. I don't know when they decided to take away 3/4 of the parking spaces, leaving just a very small section that was free. Four of us ordered from the SDRW menu for $50 each and the smart one just ordered fish and chips. I had such high expectations but was deeply disappointed. I chose the salad as my starter. I asked for dressing on the side. They set my dressing on the side, but decided to just give me mixed greens, nothing else. One of my friends got a salad that came with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, nuts and cheese. Mine looked too pathetic to be photographed... One of my friends and I got the ahi & salmon poke. It looked appealing at first glance, but it was flavorless. There was no sauce on it, nothing. They apparently forgot and we had to ask for ponzu, which was brought out about 10 minutes later. Aside from the flavorless bowl, there were other issues with this dish. There were hardly any fish, and the bowl consisted mainly of white rice. I would say more than 3/4 of it was rice. For dessert, I selected the key lime tart. I expected a regular sized dessert. Instead, I got a mini tart. It didn't taste good, so I suppose it wasn't too bad that it was small because I wouldn't have eaten it anyway. The meal was definitely not worth $50! It was overpriced and underwhelming. This was notably the saddest salad I've had and the most disappointing poke bowl. The dessert was a disappointment as well. Two of my friends got the lobster Mac and cheese as part of their SDRW experience and commented that it was a tiny kid-sized portion with barely any lobster. Except for the friend who ordered the fish and chips, we were very disappointed and walked away hungry. The evening was a disappointment and service was pretty bad as well. It was unfortunate that we had to pay a 5% surcharge on top of the overpriced meal. It would be nice if we could get our money back! Definitely do not recommend this restaurant.... A 3-star review is considered average. My experience was below average; therefore, a 2-star is my overall rating.

    Fried calamari appetizer.
    Ana N.

    Where to begin?! The drinks. The Endless Summer is incredibly refreshing. The skirts on fire salad has to be by far, one of my favorite meals of all time! I get that salad every single time I come. The staff is efficient and cordial. The best part about this place? The most epic view of the city of San Diego and the Coronado Bridge.

    ahi tuna & salmon poke, espresso martini
    Elizabeth S.

    We celebrated my birthday with the kids and friends. Everything was amazing from the service to food to ambiance. And a great view of the bay! It was an amazing day outside and we go to sit in the outdoor patio.

    Seafood Pasta
    Kevin T.

    Had a road trip with my wife to San Diego and I just had to show her C Level. Of course, we had a dinner reservation (highly recommended) and this was one of the spots I wanted to celebrate her upcoming birthday. Parking this time around changed a bit, the front couple rows were reserved for valet parking only. The last two rows were for self parking. Although valet was quite empty at around 7:30PM on a Saturday, it was kind of weird to see that any empty with plenty of people waiting for self parking spots to open up. I believe a better balance of self parking and valet parking would help wonders with parking situation. It's free to self park which is a nice plus. We got seated pretty quickly with a reservation, you can have a choice of outdoor seating (patio style) or indoor. Luckily, we got a table right by the indoor window which had a nice view to the ocean and a beautiful view of the city skyline of San Diego. My wife was pretty interested in most of the menu items, but I had recommend the Crispy Calamari, Seafood Pappardelle Pasta, and the Parmesan Chicken Piccata. All three dishes were for us to share, perfect amount of dishes to share between each other. -- Crispy Calamari -- Excellent App to start the meal, portions aren't too big which is ideal in a way. Calamari is crispy, not hard to chew, and very savory in a way. It comes with a dipping sauce that is pretty tasty and adds tons of flavor to the crisp. Highly recommend as the dish came out pretty quickly. (9/10) -- Seafood Pasta -- Star of the show I'd say. Filled with scallops, fish, mussels, shrimp, tomatoes, flakes, garlic, pesto cream, it's just full of flavor. Portions is pretty huge for this dish which made it the perfect dish to share. My wife and I absolutely loved the pasta itself. Not super salty and a perfect dish overall. One of our favorite pastas ever. (100/10) -- Parmesan Chicken Piccata -- Filled with roasted artichokes, tomatoes, mashed potatoes, broccolini, it was the perfect dish to pair with the pasta. Underrated part about this dish is the mashed potatoes. Super soft, not too salty, and perfect bite with the chicken. The chicken itself was cooked perfectly, not tough at all. Overall an amazing dish. (9/10) Our service was absolutely astounding. Our server, (Shawn) was tremendous. I've never had a staff check up on us so many times in a meal, and was super attentive, had perfect timing, and just super natural. Not too much but not too little. Perfection. To conclude the meal, our server brought us a complimentary birthday dessert to celebrate my wife's birthday. My wife had no idea which completed a wonderful surprise. What a wonderful experience and just extremely happy with how the meal turned out. C Level has always have excellent quality food, service, and vibe is just immaculate. This time was no different and will always be a spot my wife and I visit whenever we're down in the San Diego area.

    Bottle of wine starter
    Sabrina E.

    We came in town from Arizona and made reservations for our 25th wedding anniversary. We asked for a table with a view on the patio. The restaurant was easy to find had plenty of parking when we walked in. We were greeted by the lovely hostesses with a smile. Our table was ready very quickly and was the perfect view of the entire bay. Our server was fantastic. Super sweet made suggestions. We did an appetizer with a bottle of wine to start. For dinner, my husband did the a lobster BLT with bisque and he said it was absolutely incredible . I myself did the fish and chips which is a signature choice of mine. I will say that these were the best fish and chips I've ever had. They were light and crispy not greasy and just a beautifully cooked cod They treated us for our anniversary with a dessert of our choice in which we chose the Mudd pie again can't go wrong. It was out of this world... so good. I'm so glad we chose to celebrate here. It will be a memory. We won't forget.

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    Looking for a nice ocean view this place is it! Was a nice date for me and my wife. Food was really good service was top tier.

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    The food was good. My fave was the lobster biscuit. I've never seen so much lobster. And the view was amazing.

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    Ask the Community - C Level

    Do they allow diners to split entrees? Is so, is there an extra charge?

    Yes split. No on extra charge

    What time is their happy hour?

    3:30-5:30 Mon-Fri

    Is the parking free?

    Yes there's free parking

    Is C like the letter or does it mean something?

    I'm guessing it's another way of saying "sea level" :-)

    Is there a menu for children?

    Yes it has filet mignon 4oz, grilled chicken breast, grilled cheese, grilled salmon, cheeseburger sliders on it. All come with fresh french fries and vegetables .

    Is there happy hour on Sundays?

    As long as your happy

    What time does the menu change from lunch to dinner?

    It's the same menus for lunch or dinner!

    Hi! Do you take reservations for outdoor seating with a bay view? And is there a dress code for dinner?

    I don't sorry

    Do you have happy hour?

    Yes

    Are dogs welcome on the patio?

    I don't think so. I didn't see any but I also wasn't looking for any. Sorry we were celebrating Christmas on the boss and getting gifts 😞

    Do you sell gift cards so that I can give them to my son as a birthday gift?

    C Level is part of Cohn Restaurant Group (CRG) and accepts CRG Gift Cards. Go to https://www.dinecrg.com/gift-cards/ for more information and to buy Gift Cards. Sometimes during the year, Costco locally offer CRG Gift Cards, typically at a 20%… Read more

    Are walk-ins welcome or is it reservation only?

    Both

    Are you open Thanksgiving?

    I am not

    Do you have other menu option besides anything containing seafood or salad? All I see on the menu is seafood but no other options aside from chicken salad?

    Hi Carlos, Thank you for reaching out! We have a very wide variety of non seafood options. Some of… Read more

    Do you guys do takeout?

    I don't

    I've only read about the seating outside. Is there inside seating as well?

    Yes there is seating inside.

    Is the warm spinach salad available at dinner?

    Hi Candice, Unfortunately our warm spinach salad is only available during our lunch service.… Read more

    Do you offer a daily kids menu. I see it only posted for special events?

    Hi Carlos, thank you for reaching out. We do offer a kids menu at all times, not just for special events. Hope to see you soon!

    What is the current corkage fee?

    10 bucks

    How to make a reservation online?

    Here is the link to make a reservation! https://www.opentable.com/restref/client/?restref=1036936&lang=en-US&ot_source=Restaurant%20website&corrid=50c41077-7195-4237-acd3-335283f17956

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    Ironside Fish & Oyster - CLAMS CASINO Venus CLAMS, BACON, PARMESAN BELL PEPPER, ONION, GARLIC, PANKO $26

    Ironside Fish & Oyster

    4.2(6.1k reviews)
    1.2 miLittle Italy
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    First time at Ironside Oyster in Little Italy, and we will definitely be back. Made reservations…read morefor Happy Hour timing on OpenTable. Food: We ended up going during their Happy Hour (3-6pm M-F) and got a dozen $1 oysters, in addition to their Happy Hour ceviche, a bowl of clam chowder, and the new Slab salad. All items came out fresh and delicious, with the clam chowder taking the cake. Each spoonful had multiple pieces of clam, with rich creamy notes throughout. Pro tip- try their bottled salsa which is brewed without vinegar by a local company. It's honestly so addicting and we ended up buying two bottles to take home. Service: Mikey, our waiter, made us feel right and home and we never felt rushed or judged for having asked so many questions. He even surprised us with a birthday dessert with our name printed into the top! He honestly made our visit so memorable and we can't wait to return. Ambiance: Spacious, indoor and outdoor seating both with different benefits. Honestly, there is not a bad seat here as indoor has very wooden, regal feeling whereas outdoors has your chill San Diego vibe with lots of dog watching.

    I used to love this place and have been coming here for a long time. They used to have one of the…read morebest happy hours around, but the last 3 times I visited were really disappointing. The clam chowder portions are much smaller now, and they removed the octopus from the happy hour menu. Since I really liked it, I ordered it at full price, but it wasn't good anymore and definitely not as tender as before. Overall, the food quality has gone downhill and it feels like they are cutting corners to save money. As locals, we used to come here all the time, but unfortunately I can't recommend it anymore. Don't waste your time.

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    Blue Water - Cod and red snapper tacos

    Blue Water

    4.2(4.5k reviews)
    1.3 miMiddletown, Mission Hills
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    My mom and I really loved the food here. We had the dozen oysters to start! They were fresh and…read moreslightly sweet The track taco was super yummy. This is their award winning taco! I enjoyed the big, juicy pieces of shrimp and the mango slaw on top. Would definitely get this one again! We also shared the fish and chips - beer battered cod. I liked how the breading wasn't thick and it remained crispy!! Also, it didn't feel heavy or too oily at all. The fish inside was moist. The coleslaw that came with it was good too and it was a little sweet. I didn't like the tartar sauce that much and honestly didn't feel like the fish needed it because it already had good flavor. Service was great! The person who took our order was very nice. Very casual place! Can't wait to come back and try other items

    I arrived about 30 minutes before closing, and while I understand it was late, the service was…read morecompletely dismissive. There was still a significant line, but when we finally got to the front, the waitress taking our order wouldn't even look at us. She spent a good portion of our "turn" chatting with another waitress before finally turning to us--still with zero eye contact. We ordered a cioppino, a clam chowder in a sourdough bowl, fish and chips, and a dozen oysters. I noticed she shouted the soup orders back to the kitchen but didn't say a word about the fish and chips. When I specifically asked her if she got the fish and chips, she said "yes," took my card, and sent us to a table. Our soups and oysters arrived after 15 minutes, but another 30 minutes passed with no sign of the rest of the meal. When I followed up with the same waitress to check on the status, she looked at the order and flatly told me there were no fish and chips on there. By that point, the restaurant was already closing. She asked if I still wanted them, but after waiting that long and dealing with that level of indifference, I just said no. Extremely disappointing experience. If you're going to stay open for customers, you should at least provide basic communication and hospitality. I won't be coming back.

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    Water Grill - San Diego - Raw bar tower for 2+ people!

    Water Grill - San Diego

    4.4(3.8k reviews)
    2.0 miGaslamp, East Village
    $$$

    My boyfriend and I were staying in the Gaslamp District and wanted to grab dinner within walking…read moredistance. Having lived in San Diego for several years, he told me Water Grill was a MUST! The restaurant is in the heart of Gaslamp District, near Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center. It gives off a lively upscale, casual-elegant vibe that is perfect for date nights or group gatherings after work. The decor is sophisticated and rustic, and the large open windows give it a nice open-air feel. I was super impressed with the view on the second floor with the sophisticated decor and exquisite attention to detail. We decided to have dinner at the bar since we did not have reservations and there was a wait for a table. We were able to get seated at the bar right away. The bartenders were friendly and attentive and offered their food and drink recommendations. We ordered the calamari, brussels sprouts, lobster roll, and rib eye. Way too much food for two people but so worth it! The brussels sprouts were hearty and the calamari was nice and crunchy, topped with a zesty sauce. The lobster roll was served either Maine-style (cold) or Connecticut-style (warm). I ordered it cold and when it arrived, I did not leave a single crumb on the plate. The bun was buttered and nicely toasted with a massive amount of lobster filling in it. Served with fries, it was a great dish that left me satisfied but not overstuffed. My boyfriend had the ribeye and was cooked to his satisfaction. It was tender, salted well, and did not need any condiments added. We will definitely be back when we're in town!

    We were celebrating a birthday and decided on this place, we love seafood and wanted this place to…read morewow us. We started with a wedge salad, bread and a seafood tower. The seafood tower had a variety of crab, lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams, amazing oysters and periwinkle snails that none of us have ever tried before. That and the bread with crispy salt on top were the highlight of the evening. Our entrees were prawns and a ribeye with a side of butternut squash. Delicious but kinda salty. We ended the meal with a birthday pizooki style cookie topped with ice cream. The service was not great here, we couldn't get water or tea refills, and the server disappeared for very long periods of time and it was very hard to get a hold of him when we needed something. And the parking is a nightmare here, especially on a Friday night. But the seafood tower and ambiance sorta made the experience a little better.

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    Water Grill - San Diego - Wild Chilean Sea Bass with ricotta gundi and brown butter.

    Wild Chilean Sea Bass with ricotta gundi and brown butter.

    Water Grill - San Diego - Best freshest oysters ever!!!

    Best freshest oysters ever!!!

    Water Grill - San Diego - The grand platter :)

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    The grand platter :)

    100s Seafood Grill Buffet

    100s Seafood Grill Buffet

    3.9(2.1k reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$$
    Takes reservations
    All you can eat

    Admittedly, in our relationship I am the researcher & planner extraordinaire while hubby is the…read moredriver & enthusiastic follower. But every once in a while, hubby has a special request & we make it happen. His San Diego wish? Thursday night all-you-can-eat lobster dinner at 100s Seafood Grill Buffet. And when I say seafood extravaganza, I mean it. Beyond the lobster, there were crab legs, oysters, sushi galore (maki, nigiri & sashimi), lots of Asian specialties plus plenty of American comfort-food favorites to satisfy just about everyone. Now, full disclosure: my feelings were a little mixed, but hubby? He was living his absolute best life. The lobster is served cut in half & broiled, which unfortunately made the meat sort of melt into the shell. Each half ended up being only a couple bites & you did have to wait in line to grab one when fresh trays came out (one half per person at a time). That said, credit where it is due: the kitchen brought out lobster trays pretty regularly, so the wait never felt unreasonable. Meanwhile, hubby proceeded to eat what I can only describe as his body weight in crab legs. His only critique was that he prefers them served hot rather than cold, although the hot butter on draft definitely helped make up for that. I also appreciated how many unique dishes were available beyond seafood, making the buffet feel more interesting than your standard steam-table experience. And for me, the dessert section was a standout, especially the gelato station, which I may or may not have visited more than once. At $56.99, my personal preference would probably be to spend that money at a really good sushi restaurant. But if your dream scenario involves unlimited lobster, crab legs, oysters & a seafood feast where you can try a little bit of everything, this place absolutely delivers. Final verdict? Maybe not my personal seafood fantasy but hubby was THRILLED & sometimes that's the most important review of all. NOM NOM NOM #YUM

    Decent buffet. Very clean, pretty inside, and the atmosphere is nice. Service was friendly and…read moreattentive. Parking was easy and they kept the food refilled often which was great. The food was good but nothing spectacular for the price. Came for the unlimited lobster and the line was LONG. You only get one lobster at a time, so you have to keep getting back in line every round. Overall good to try once, but probably wouldn't come back.

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    100s Seafood Grill Buffet - Yellow tail for the win!

    Yellow tail for the win!

    100s Seafood Grill Buffet - Interior

    Interior

    100s Seafood Grill Buffet - Salmon sashimi

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    Salmon sashimi

    Tom Ham's Lighthouse

    Tom Ham's Lighthouse

    4.0(3.1k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    What do you do when you have to get to the San Diego airport at 4am for a flight but want a good…read moremeal before turning in early? 1. You stay close to the airport. 2. You find a local joint with a happy hour and good food. 3. You don't expect excellence. I came here tonight with that in mind and got more than I hoped for. $1.50 oysters anywhere are great and these were a joy. While the menu suggested small or medium they were bigger, flavorful and fresh west coasts you'd pay triple for. Discounted California wines didn't hurt either. Then there was poorly described "herbed gnocchi in cheese sauce with bread crumbs". The author of the menu should be disciplined. This is the equivalent of describing the Sistine Chapel as "colored painting on wall, some nudes". This dish was so much more than that. Sliced Serrano peppers and greens topped off one of the best gnocchi dishes i may have ever had stateside or in Italy. Really. Rewrite that. Consider starting with the statement "this small dish may sexually arouse you". All for a happy hour in desperation of a good nights sleep, red-eyed rise and a longing to return. Then there's the service. Eduardo. Perfectly responsive, friendly as all get out and whatever his base salary is he deserves more. But maybe the place is dirty. Or boring. Or not worth looking at. Nope. From the nautical decor to the California topography inspired floor plan to the darn view of sail ships and helicopters. It's a sight to behold. But it's not all happy. Upon leaving I noticed the tribute wall. The genius who started this treasure DIED 2 years after opening it. Managed by his family. The whole experience started with a need, continued to a surprising joy and ended in sadness. I hope he knew what a joy he built and what a joy it is today.

    Came here as part of the anniversary event and had the most fun time. They set up a few stations;…read moreeach station offering 2 small plates paired with 2 different beers. All the food were delicious! They sounded like simple "bar" food, like oysters or stuffed jalapeno but they added little details that really elevated them to the next level (like topping the oyster with quail egg). We enjoyed our food and drinks at the patio while enjoying the sunset and the beautiful scenery by the water. This is a great place to have a relaxing drinks and dinner!

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    Tom Ham's Lighthouse
    Tom Ham's Lighthouse - Bayside wedding venue. (ceremony site and 3 reception rooms available)

    Bayside wedding venue. (ceremony site and 3 reception rooms available)

    Tom Ham's Lighthouse

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    Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill - Ocean Beach - Bowl of clam chowder with the view!

    Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill - Ocean Beach

    4.3(733 reviews)
    4.0 miOcean Beach, Point Loma
    $$

    Good fresh sashimi. Pleasant service. A bit rustic (read wooden benches) on the patio--where you…read morewant to be, really, as you are at the waterfront. Pricey ($38 for 1pp sashimi plate, side of seaweed, soft drink, and tip), but worth it if you're ok with the wooden benches.

    Best place for fresh grilled seafood!!! We came here today for lunch. Line was not as long which…read moreI'm happy as I read that this place always has a long line. Place is packed though. Sitting is both inside and outside. We ordered several tacos, grilled sword fish, halibut, (2) yellow tail and shrimp. We also ordered a halibut sandwich. We sat in the patio outside. Beautiful outdoor sitting. We waited about 10-15min for our food. Wow their tacos were big!!!. The size of the fish were huge and they packed the shrimp on the taco as well. The fish and shrimp were grilled to perfection. It was moist and tender. The cabbage, red onion, tomato and sauce gave it a nice crunch in every bite. Adding a hot sauce elevated the flavors and it was hard to stop eating. The fish sandwich was also huge and grilled perfectly. My hubby could not stop raving how delicious it is. This meal was worth the wait! It is one of the best, freshest seafood I have had in awhile. It was just yummy and my favorite word, "amazingly delicious". As always we were stuffed!!! Will be back!!!

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    Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill - Ocean Beach - Mimosa flight

    Mimosa flight

    Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill - Ocean Beach - Calamari

    Calamari

    Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill - Ocean Beach - Refreshing Mocktail

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    Refreshing Mocktail

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