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    Chez Loma

    3.8 (570 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Spanish
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Onion soup
    Alex S.

    We stopped by this restaurant as we were strolling around Coronado island, the staff was welcoming and very "Frenchy" , the food was absolutely delicious , my French friend was in cloud seven tasting the onion soup !

    Escargot
    courtney t.

    Had a great visit here the other night. The staff is wonderful and the ambience is very cozy French. The French onion soup was delicious and the escargot puff pastries we're not my preferred style, but they were still great and I'm sure other people would love them. I just would prefer a more saucy presentation. Everyone was so nice and would definitely recommend

    Tammy E.

    We were exploring Coronado when it starting pouring down on us. This cute little French restaurant was like a beacon of light, appearing in front of us like the ultimate sign from the universe. We glanced at the menu and knew this was the perfect place for our last dinner in town. We were impressed from start to finish - the service was great and as a pescatarian I asked if one of my dishes could be prepared without the meat (knowing a lot of French chefs frown upon alterations to dishes) - I was so pleased with my dish that was presented beautifully, and tasted great, too. I will definitely return in the future as we loved every bite!

    Salade De La Maison
    Joe R.

    Chez Loma is one of my favorite spots in Coronado for a date night. It has a quaint, romantic atmosphere paired with friendly, attentive staff makes it a perfect place for a relaxed and intimate evening. The French-themed cuisine is also excellent. I had the French onion soup, which is one of my go-to favorites, and I also tried the Salade De La Maison, which comes with arugula, endive, pickled shallots, dijon vinaigrette, and homemade croutons. Both dishes were amazingly delicious, though not super filling. Stop by for a truly great spot with quality food, ambiance, and a classic French dining experience!!

    Danielle R.

    The best hidden gem in Coronado! We come to Coronado for a few weeks a year, and we hadn't come to Chez Loma until last year for the first time and I'm SO glad I did. This year, we decided to go back and take my family! It is such a cute restaurant, and never too crowded. The service is truly phenomenal. They are super attentive and give white glove service. The food though is the star of the show. The French onion soup is a must. And the chicken is honestly some of the best chicken I've had. I can't wait to come back soon!

    Steak Tartare
    Cyn Gay Y.

    Fabulous food, wonderful ambiance, good value, warm & welcoming staff. Looking forward to our next visit.

    Ali T.

    Arrived 5 minutes prior to dinner reservation. Was advised to arrive at the exact time of the reservation. A little surprising as the upstairs room we were later directed to was empty. There was no suggestion to visit the bar and wait for a few minutes. The the time came we weren't directed to our table and the bartender reached out on our behalf to notify the front of house. Order was messed up. Delivered the wrong food and then when they realized we had a long wait for the entree and the other entrees were already finished. Staff proceeded to move a table out of the empty dining room while we sat which was noisy and strange as no one else was in the room at this time. Furniture should have been moved either before or after guests were dining. The beef Wellington wasn't the best filet I have had. Overall disappointing. Since my review my reservation was cancelled, which is rather surprising. Photos to prove we were there.

    Escargot, French onion soup, pear burrata salad
    Lindsey G.

    I was finally able to try this place out for a dinner date night with my fiancé and we had the best time. The service truly is impeccable with everyone from the host to the food runners and our servers, we felt everyone genuinely cared for us. Now to the important stuff, the food. You absolutely MUST get the pear and burrata salad as a starter. The French onion soup might be the best we've ever had, and the escargot was yummy. It wasn't as heavy on the parsley as most escargot apps but it was delicious nonetheless. The best entree we ordered was without a doubt the beef Wellington. Cooked to perfection and SO tasty. Then we ended the evening with bread pudding, which was to die for! Oh ya, I almost forgot! We also ordered the lobster Mac and cheese as one of our sides and the lobster portion was very generous and also cooked to perfection.

    Scalloped potatoes
    Debby B.

    One of best restaurants I have ever been to. Good portions, especially the escargot. The duck was outstanding full of flavor both sweet and savory. Also the duck very tender too. The bone marrow appetizer was heavenly, yum yum! We tried the scalloped potatoes, creamy and tender.

    Crab cake
    Alisa K.

    Everything about Ches Loma was magnificent! This is as close as you can get to dining in someone's house while eating out. It's a cute French chateau turned restaurant and everything about it is absolutely cozy and perfect. Service was impeccable. The host, bartenders, our server and every other staff member were all super attentive, helpful, and made our night there that much more special. The food is also incredible. Everything we got was delicious and made with love. The crab cake was the best I've ever had. The lobster ravioli and chicken milanese were absolutely dreamy. We also loved the baked oysters! Those are a must! Dessert was also very tasty. The bread pudding was my favorite. As the waiter said, it tasted like a warm, soft stick of butter. Can't wait to go back one day! Highly recommend!

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    Skipper C.

    Delightful early dinner here on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The hostess got us seated in the bar, 'three plus Pug' Our server Art set the scene, started me out with a Banshee Pinot Noir to accompany the Escargot (the reason we came her) We only ordered apps, the grilled Caesar Salad was ok, the Artichoke dish was money, never seen it prepared like that, must try. Euro vibe, felt like the south coast of France. Wish they had more French Reds by the glass.

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    11 months ago

    The vibes are immaculate. The food is fantastic. The service is thoughtful. I can't recommend enough!

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    Went for a compay party for 17 people. The good was excelent food and offered a nice variety; something for everyone.

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    Prices are high, portions pitifully small, quality just so-so. Even the bread was poor and small (and cost $5 !). A waste of $175 for two.

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    Are reservations required?

    No, but recommended. I haven't had trouble with just walking in, but they tell me they get busy in the evening

    Is medium rare cooked through with no pink?

    I happened to have been there and it was a perfect medium rare ... in fact your wife and friends were so offended by you Brandon they left.... and your friends came back in after and had to apologize for your behavior!!!!!

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    Came here at 4pm on Saturday without reservation for happy hour (4-5pm) and was seated immediately…read more If you come here with a goal in mind, it should be to try all the G&Ts. My favorite goes from Spanish-Rotating (lemon cypress)-London. During happy hour, we ordered the mussels, Spanish tortilla, and jamon iberico. All fantastic. There was actually a good amount of mussels. That with the grilled bread and crème fraiche was a perfect pairing. My one critique is that sometimes the bread was a bit too charred, so you'd get an overall bitter bite. The Spanish tortilla is not what I expected. I would eat that every day for breakfast if I could. Jamon iberico, for 20/oz to me could be a skip. We moved to the bar for dinner, a decent amount of space between diners so you don't feel claustrophobic. From the dinner menu, we ordered the pan con tomate with boquerones. Super fresh but would stick with mussels if you're looking for a bread dish. We also got patatas bravas and the grouper. Their fish was perfectly cooked, crispy skin and tender. Will definitely be back for another happy hour!

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