Father's Day was gloomy at Coasterra but it still provided a great view of the water! I originally booked a reservation beginning of June because I knew it was going to be busy. I did prefer outside seating, however, we were seated indoors. I didn't mind too much since it was cold, but they did not honor seating preferences. Ceviche Trio (2/5): I've had a better fair of ceviche and this trio was not worth it. I wanted my family to try multiple things but this wasn't our favorite. Crispy Masa Calamari (4/5): This was a nice appetizer and the batter is crispy! I liked the chipotle aioli they smothered on the plate. White Corn & Poblano Soup (4/5): This was a nice sweet flavor without it being too overwhelming with corn. It was a thick consistency and tasted like a cheddar soup. Prime 32oz Ribeye (5/5): This was the best entree that was fulfilling in flavor and portion size. This could have easily almost fed 3-4 people, but is listed as an entree for two. For accompaniments the mushrooms, green beans, and patatas bravas were all delicious choices! Other items ordered were the Crispy Carnitas En Adobo Tomatillo and Chargrilled Carne Asada. The carnitas is a very small portion so just be wary. We had a wonderful server! He ensured us of how long it will be since we did order steaks and dishes that need more time. Entrees took ~35 min and we did get too full off of chips and salsa by the time. I'm not too keen on coming back for the food, however, it was a great space for the views and to celebrate holidays. My rating overall would be about a 3.5 stars for Coasterra. read more

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Our original restaurant plan was closed on Mondays, but Sunya said let's meet up here. I had never been so it would be great to try somewhere new. The space is beautiful! Right over the water with a nice view of downtown San Diego. If you're dining solo, the bar looks very inviting. We were given a nice big round table on the deck to the left. It would've been nice if we were a little more front and center, but this would do. Our server was great! Attentive but not intrusive and very respectful of our group because it gave us all a chance to catch up. Everyone ordered something different, and they all looked very happy. The presentations were beautiful! I had the scallops, and for the price point, I thought I'd get at lease four and some type of starch. The description sounded promising, but it looked like three scallops and four pieces of thick cut bacon on top of a mixed green salad. But it was all delicious...I just think it's a reflection of the times we're living. We did get a "pitcher" of margaritas which were very good, and the chips and salsa were good too. But honestly, this is far from a Mexican restaurant. Again, great space, great service, and I'd consider coming back. read more

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This is a lovely little gem tucked into the east end of Harbor Island Dr. We went here for drinks after walking the trail on Harbor Island Dr,on a hot afternoon. The ambiance was lovely. The beer was delicious, and the server was engaging. We went back for an evening snack and enjoyed a seat looking at the naval base across the harbor (husband was stationed there back in the day). We had the most delicious ceviche and calamari. Again, lovely ambiance and a great server. read more

Coasterra - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is awesome! Not only was the ambiance wonderful, but the view was breathtaking , even at night. The restaurant was very clean as well. Special shout out to Richard our server. We were visiting from out of town and it was our first time dining there. He was so sweet to us and recommended some great dishes. He even recommended that we take our daughter to La Jolla, which we did the following day. Thanks for the recommendation Richard! He really went above and beyond for us. I can't say enough about him. read more

Amazing view of the city. Ask to sit next to the water. Food was great. You get full off the free chips and salsa though, so heads up. Our server, Kyle, was great. read more

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The atmosphere, people and food are amazing! It's always a pleasure to spend a couple hours there when we are in San Diego. read more

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Amazing experience! Went for my anniversary dinner and it did NOT DISAPPOINT! Richard, our server, was so accommodating, kind, and even was kind enough to get us a dessert to commemorate the occasion! Ambiance was 10/10 and the food was delish! Will definitely be back, thanks Richard! read more

Coasterra - cute little anniversary notecard! very romantic! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

@ Richard & Leslie. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Please forgive my misspelled wording, but the sentiments were all true. Coasterra is amazing, and I felt valued there! I left your establishment full and satisfied. Now, imagined if other business's made me feel this way! Once again, thank you and your great establishment! read more

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I ordered a soup, and instead of bread the waiter offered me ciabatta toasted like croutons. I agreed. When the waiter brought the toasted bread, it was clearly fried in oil. In my opinion, there was far too much oil -- to the point where it was unpleasant to eat. What surprised me even more was the taste. It felt as if I was eating fish or something distinctly fish-related. I assume it was the oil. I can't say exactly what kind of oil it was -- possibly fish oil, or perhaps something fish had been cooked in using the same oil. To clarify this, I called the waiter over and asked how and in what the ciabatta was prepared. He told me it was made with olive oil -- just ciabatta and olive oil. I asked if he was sure, explaining that it did not taste like olive oil at all. He replied that he would check and come back. I agreed. When he returned, he said it was prepared with vegetable oil -- though he wasn't sure exactly what kind -- or possibly in the same oil used for cooking vegetables. I then asked why it had such a strong and obvious fish smell and taste. I eat croutons regularly, and if they are made with olive oil or vegetable oil, as he said, they simply cannot smell and taste so distinctly like fish. The waiter apologized and said he didn't understand why it smelled like fish. I returned the dish, told him I didn't like it, and that I did not want to eat it. From this experience, I can conclude that the staff -- including the waiters -- do not fully understand or know the menu. Moreover, customers are given incorrect information. It would have been better if the waiter had said from the beginning that he needed to , rather than confidently providing inaccurate details. The most unpleasant part is that the croutons, which according to the description should have been cooked in olive or vegetable oil, smelled so strongly of fish that they were extremely unpleasant to eat. Combined with the excessive amount of oil, the dish was simply inedible. If the kitchen allows something like this, it is, in my opinion, a serious red flag for the restaurant as a whole. Unfortunately, I cannot describe my experience at this establishment as positive. Thank you for your attention. read more

Our most delightful server, Case, went that extra mile to ensure we we had the best lunch experience possible! His professionalism is wrapped in humor and grace. He was really connecting with all of the guests. Case was so knowledgeable about your wine selections. Everything was presented with such finesse, we wished we could have stayed to try it all. The Corn and Poblano Soup recommendation was spot on! Piping hot, creamy and tantalizing to the taste buds. It was visually stunning as well, with the colorful swirls of oils circling the floating crispy leeks. Everything was splendid! Totally pleased with this experience at your restaurant. We have already made plans for our next gathering and hope Case will be available to wait on our table once again. We felt like royalty with so much attention. Case seems to have a great perspective on life. You're lucky to have him representing you. We'll be back! read more

Coasterra - #EspressoMartinis #No Kings Day - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I will definitely be coming back ! I highly recommend the clams and mussels ! It was my first time trying either of them and I'm glad I did . The broth sent me to heaven . Other great things include the service, view, and margaritas ! read more

Coasterra - Mexican Chorizo Mussels & Clams - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

The portion size is smaller, and the price is not cheap. All my friends from out of town love coming here for the view though. (Eye roll!!) read more

Coasterra - Caesar salad with grilled chicken (very small portion) - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

We are now lifetime fans of Coasterra! I've come a couple times before but we dined recently for the Christmas dinner and it was amazing. Really good spread of food and the service is unmatched. Still feels like you're at a nice upscale restaurant but with a family feel to it. And of course the views! Might be one of the best in San Diego. We came again this past Friday, 1/17/25, and they were so kind to move us to a table right next to the water (after they had already seated us elsewhere) and adjusted the heaters for us. I love the food and the views are just everything! Thank you so much! read more

Coasterra - Views from walking path. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Beautiful spot with delicious food, stunning views, and prices that are more than fair. Definitely worth coming back read more

Coasterra - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is amazing!!! The food, the service, the view, everything was wonderful. All the dishes we ordered were delicious. Our server Hailey was wonderful. She made feel welcomed and comfortable. This spot is must if you like to eat seafood with a great feel. read more

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I love coming to dine at Coasterra because the service is alway exceptional. The Staff is alway phenomenal and the views breath taking. We had the pleasure of being served by Case who was by far the best server ever. He was very attentive to our every need during our dinning. I never once had to ask for a refill of my drink, chips or salsa. I felt as if we were the only table he was serving because of the way we were taking care of. I can not brag on him enough. I just want to thank Coasterra for Hiring such an exceptional employee. read more

Really beautiful restaurant with great views/ perfect scenery. Service is excellent as well, they were checking in on us frequently. We only stopped by for appetizers and a quick snack but the guacamole & calamari was delicious. I do believe the food is pricey for what you're getting though. We ordered two nonalcoholic drinks, calamari, and guacamole and the bill was over $50. read more

Coasterra - Calamari - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Beautiful location & the food is pretty nice but $$$ You used to get chips with 3 different salsas . Now they charge for those salsas. ;/ We had steak & shrimp fajitas for 40.00 & it comes with about 1/2 cup of rice , no beans & 2 tortillas. We asked for more tortillas but the service was so slow by the time we got them the food was done. Then if you add a couple of 20.00 margaritas & your are looking at 100.00 for lunch. Plus I hate the new "service" fee for employees. Cohn group pay your people. You can afford it. I feel like restaurants overall since COVID are trying to convince people to eat at home. Everything costs more but restaurants don't do anything to make you feel good about spending your money. Maybe all restaurants owners should remember they are there to nurture & take care of customers as opposed to being so concerned about their profits. read more

The food today was awesome but the service by Chase was above and beyond. He was very kind, friendly and funny, and he knew we were having a reunion of sorts and made it even more special!! read more

Coasterra - Girlfriend's enjoying a yummy meal! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Another great experience! Once again, Chelsea (and this time, Demmi) took good care of us. This time we tried the churros. My advice: get the churros. read more

Coasterra - Churros - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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We had a party of 5 for a birthday and a reservation. Upon being seated, I requested a kid's menu solely because I am a picky eater, NOT because of an inability to pay. After a long pause, the server initially gave me a look that said "really?" when asking for this. The waiter then proceeds to not even bring my drink to me, instead setting it on the opposite of the side of my table where someone else had to pass it to me, while everyone else in my party received their drinks directly in front of them. He also brought crayons with the menu making a joke about "if I want to play games" (I am clearly an adult). The waiter then got off shift (no problem) and we received another waitress who was equally as rude. I did not receive a refill without my husband having to ask, with a clearly empty drink. The waitress also seemed irritated others in our party made requests to remove the 5% surcharge "to help offset rising costs" on our bill (why is this on the bill in the first place?) The birthday in our party didn't receive his dessert until we were about to leave as they had evidently forgotten. It is clear the restaurant waiter and waitress we had were under the assumption we could not pay regular menu prices, or tip well, and treated us as such. We only give two stars because service could have been worse but was NOT satisfactory. In addition, there were no smiles or genuine pleasantries and they seemed to be "over it." The food and drinks were alright on a taste scale, and everything was received exactly as ordered. read more

This place is pretty great. Expensive, but good food. Great view. Great service. You should go. read more

Lunch today with some of the ladies from our church was absolutely wonderful. The food was fantastic but really stood out. Was that exceptional service or service went above and beyond? our drinks were never less than half full and he made sure we were well taken care of the entire time and the dessert were simply amazing in a time when a great Customer service can rare, he truly prove that it's still alive and well. I just wanted to say thank you for taking such great care of us today. Case you made our experience even more special and I felt it was important to share that. shout out our server Case. read more

I went to Coasterra for my birthday and Case helped us out, he was great. He recommended great food. Can pinned down my favorite because appetizer, dinner & dessert were 100/10! Cant forget to mention the delicious guacamole Kayla made for us! I would definitely go back! read more

Coasterra - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Everything was excellent! The waterside view, the service, and great food. From the wine and yummy guacamole aperitivo, the delicious enchiladas, to the delightful churros dessert. Highly recommend! read more

Had a work dinner here and it was such a beautiful experience. We sat outside and enjoyed the evening city view of SD. Service was friendly and attentive, kindly explaining dishes that we had questions about. I got a cocktail that had lemon and lavender, which was delicious and refreshing. My entree was pork belly with generously large scallops, which melted in my mouth. The desserts our group shared were also great (if you have the appetite for it, or go with a large group, I'd recommend you try one of every dessert!) read more

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Their happy hour never disappoints! Great items on happy hour that are large in portion with a great variety of items to choose from. We came in on a Monday at 4:15PM. We made reservations ahead of time online. The ambiance is welcoming and the view is absolutely gorgeous. This would be a great place for a wedding reception. Highly recommend coming for happy hour. read more

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Wow, the ambiance and view from this restaurant alone is worth it. The skyline and Coronado bridge look amazing once the sun goes down. The wait staff was nice and amicable. I ordered the Rainbow Trout and well as you will see from the picture was HUGE ...I ate a 1/4 and was full. I honestly would have taken it with me, but my hotel didnt have a microwave. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Great spot to bring visitors downtown! Loved the guacamole table side service and the ceviche was really good! Good cocktails and beautiful views of the city! read more

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Outstanding meal with a beautiful view. The atmosphere here is amazing. Service was great. One of my favorite meals I've ever had.

LOOOOVE this place. i will say im a very picky eater and had some trouble finding something simple for me but not their fault lol. the aguachile dish is so good and although on a pricy side the steak with potato wedges and chipotle sauce was simply mind blowing. i personally loved it coming from a picky eater. i will say if you like you usually get your steak a medium them get rare. also the service was so great, nicest people ever like my server ryan, he was so great making sure me and my boyfriend were happy with everything. read more

Evening Dinner with my family to celebrate my wife's (Baby Mammas) birthday. Noticed nice firepits prior to entering the restaurant. They stood out with fashion. Checked in. We were all greeted and seated for a party of 7. The location they seated us was nice! We can see the entire city of San Diego.  City lights with the nighttime sky reflecting on the waterfront. Ordered our drinks and appetizers.  Received all within 15 minutes.  Ordered tableside Guacamole as well.  The young man by the name of Thor prepared our Table side Guacamole. Made it perfect to the T! He was chopping up conversations with all of us in a friendly matter which made our dining experience pleasant.   The other hand our Waiter by the name of Josh did a decent job but lacked more customer service authenticity.  Not sure if that was his certain demeanor of character, he was a little bit on the abrasive side when serving us.  It was not Genuine service, but forced. Example of his character is hurry up, hurry up and order now! That is what we all felt.  Overall, that did not stop us from having fun.   "Maybe Josh is not aware of his tone and needs to be addressed through this Yelp review." Received our food, all was very good!   No complaints about this place.  Ambiance was nice, restrooms were clean, service was friendly, the food and drinks were great! I recommend this place as a date night.  Make sure you request to be seated outside to view downtown San Diego.  I felt like I was in New York, over viewing the city of Manhattan. Great place, a little bit on the pricey side.  "You get what you pay for at this establishment." read more

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I asked for a kids menu ( I am 16) because I was there for a wedding. I'm pretty small and I don't eat in big portions, I'm also a very picky eater, so when I go to resultants I usually ask for a kids menu and it's no big deal. When I asked for it, the server named Christian said that they only served it to kids. Technically, I am still a kid I am 16, not 18. I am not an adult and they did not have a teen menu. If age is the issue, then why give me a menu at all if they only have an adult and kids menu. If I'm not a kid then what am I? An adult? Well legally no, I am not. The server was rude and just wanted more money from the higher priced meal. Service is rude here and greedy. Do not recommend, this ruined my evening. read more

I dined here on Labor Day at 4pm. We were helped by a server named Jolene. She was immediately kind to my service animal and offered us a bowl of water for her. At one point in the meal the bowl spilled and Jolene did not hesitate to rush over and help us clean it up. She was very kind and lovely. Will definitely be back. read more

Coasterra - Service Animal - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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This review is for their happy hour and one appetizer. Most of the food items on the HH menu were ok, we tried all of them. I did not like the Aztec Gold, but I should have asked for more of a description first. The appetizer clams and mussels had a delicious broth but the seafood was not rinsed enough. Almost every piece tasted like sand. Very disappointing. I will try them again for lunch or dinner. Even though I prefer C Levels HH. read more

None of the food is that good and it's pricy. The best thing on the menu is a cocktail - the coconut margarita. This of the only reason I keep going back. That and the view. Epic view of downtown. Good date place, quick stop after picking someone up from the airport, and makes for a nice bike ride pit stop. Service has been standard so far. They also do wedding events on a separate area on the water. read more

Just had a truly excellent dinner at Coasterra. The view of the cityscape across the water was beautiful. The food was delicious - mahi tacos, enchiladas, jalapeño-corn 'lasagna', salmon - all 10/10! And the tableside guac with the mound of chips truly hit the spot. In addition, I have to say the service was really spectacular. Spencer was efficient, knowledgeable, attentive, and good-natured. An awesome guy. At one point Case took over our table and in addition to being on top of everything, he added a sense of humor that had us all cracking up. We are still talking about his jokes. Thank you Coasterra for a fantastic evening! read more

Coasterra is where we always take out of town visitors. The food is reliably solid, and it's hard to beat the water views. The service is consistently solid. The pineapple tamarind margarita is probably one of my favorite margaritas in town, and the crispy calamari and queso fundido are how we start our meals. Reservations are recommended, and make sure you get a table outside to fully appreciate the setting (their outdoor/patio-covered area is larger than their bar and inside areas). Our families and friends are always happy and satisfied after a meal at Coasterra. read more

restaurant week review! this place has been on my list for a while, so glad I finally got to try during restaurant week. we had the beef enchiladas, fish, Caesar salad, tortilla soup, churros and 3 leches cake. Everything was pretty good except the fish. It just wasn't my favorite, but not terrible. I would definitely like to choose something else when I come again. Enchiladas were a hit and so were the churros. The views are obviously amazing, great place to come and get some pictures during date night or a celebration. Staff was super attentive and nice, we can't wait to come back! read more

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Amazing. Perfect. Lovely date night. Love their beans, great atmosphere. Service was beyond friendly, helpful and warm! read more

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