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Pacific Coast Grill

4.1 (2.2k reviews)
PriceySeafood
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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The beautiful view
Christie B.

This restaurant is definitely a great place to eat! The food, service and view is all the best! The food was so fresh! The hot stone and cooking the tuna was so fun! The crab cakes were delicious. Everything was perfect!

View from upstairs
Ele E.

We went here for our anniversary 2 years in a row. This restaurant is great. The service is always so nice, they even accommodated for us to sit upstairs by the glass, so our view was beautiful. Waiters are always nice and happy. We ordered the miso glazed sea bass and it was delicious. All the flavors together was perfect. I love the noodles that it comes with and the baby bok choy. It all complements each other perfectly. We also had the ahi poke tower with wonton chips and that also tasted great. For drinks we tried the oaxacan old fashioned and that was delish also, perfectly made! Our waiter even gave us complimentary bread pudding dessert that came with ice cream and berries. That was so nice of him to do that for our anniversary celebration! And it was very delicious! We really love the restaurant from the ambiance, to the service and the food.

Fish and chips
Lynn N.

This is a great spot for groups. Reasonable prices for ocean view dining. Their menu has a nice variety of food and drink options. You can ask for their vegetarian or gluten free dedicated menus. The veggie burger with a black bean patty and veggie bacon was fantastic. Ask them to add their chipotle aioli as a condiment. It was a large portion with a side of fries or salad. The rosemary bread with butter is a nice starter for the table. Others at the table enjoyed their food, fried chicken sliders, fish and chips, beet salad, quesadilla, and lobster and shrimp chowder. Service is great. For a Sunday it wasn't busy at all and we got a window side table in the top floor without a wait. Valet parking $8.

Calamari
Carissa C.

My family and I had a very nice lunch at Pacific Coast Grill. The restaurant is located right at the beach and this makes for a beautiful view. For a table of 6, our waitress was very friendly and attentive. To start, we split their calamari which was perfectly cooked and not too chewy. For my entree, I got their Baja Fish Tacos which were very flavorful and the fish was perfectly cooked as well. My husband got their Ahi Sliders which he really enjoyed but wished he had more than 2 sliders. For dessert, we all split their bread pudding and dark chocolate custard. Both were decadent and a treat! I really enjoyed the Kona coffee gelato that was served alongside the chocolate custard. Parking is $10 valet or street parking, and the valet staff was very quick. We'd love to return when back in town!

Seafood pasta
Kairi K.

Super bummed. Went for Father's Day. Food was mediocre and for the price definitely not what I was expecting. Wrong food was delivered and pasta came out cold. Had the seafood pasta and all the seafood within was overcooked. Would avoid the place and save yourself a couple dollars to eat great seafood down the street that's actually edible. Besides the food the service was great from the waiter and valet driver since you are forced to valet due to the micro parking lot.

Lobster tacos
Kasey G.

The view really makes this place, you honestly can't beat it. Parking was easy enough. They offer valet for $10, and there's also some street parking nearby since it's right on the beach. The food was good too. I had the lobster tacos, which were obviously a great choice, and the interior was beautiful as well.

Menu
Jan H.

We went here for a celebration dinner recently and had a nice experience. It's right on the beach, so self parking is available but limited. They do have valet for $10 which was worth it to us to not have to look for parking. Our table wasn't quite ready so they told us we could sit at the bar, as they were waiting for people to leave. The bar was full so we had to wait for someone to leave, thankfully it wasn't long. Unfortunately there is no seating or anywhereto really go (except to stand outside) if your table isn't ready and the bar is full. I ordered an espresso martini, which i will say was one of the better ones I've had. It was so good i got 2. When our table was ready, we were seated outside facing the water, and it was beautiful, and so peaceful. This is what made the restaurant experience for me. I'd go back just for the view. We ordered the sushi to start, and since i love coconut shrimp, I went for the sunshine roll. It was very good and not too sweet, even though it had mango, macadamia and sweet chilli. This was my favorite part of the meal, although the price was steep at $27 for the one roll! We also ordered a half order of the sourdough bread, but the gave us a whole one since they were busy and we had to wait a bit. The bread was very good and chewy, but the outside edges were a bit tougher. I had leftovers and it toasted very well the next day. Fur my entree I decided on the plum ginger braised shortrib. It was very tender and had a nice mild flavor. Not the best I've had but still good. It came with shredded Brussels which were fine. The potatoes kind of the me for a loop and the were supposed to be augratin with jalapeno and cheddar, but i didn't taste any of that. I probably wouldn't order this again. I was pretty full from my other items, so ended up wrapping it up to go. I will definitely go back for the sushi and the view, and next time I'd probably try the lobster tacos or chowder.

Longboard roll
Coco G.

Enjoyed the second floor enclosed patio last night with my husband and my in-laws. Beautiful view of the ocean on a sunny perfect beach day. The valet staff were quick and polite, opening our doors for us as we pulled up. It's $10 for valet plus tips. They actually park a lot of the cars off site because their lot is small, so prepare to wait 10-15 minutes upon leaving before you get your car back. We had a reservation for 5:45 and they seated us right away. Nicole our server was friendly and attentive, filling our waters and checking on us at least 5 times during our dinner. I ordered an espresso martini, a mixed green salad, and the Longboard roll. My husband ordered a Bulleit old fashioned, and the Cowboy steak with asparagus and roasted potatoes. My martini was like a decadent dessert, my salad was fresh and crisp, my roll jiust ok, a reminder that I shouldn't order sushi from a steak place lol. (The rice was overcooked and the wasabi was flat, not spicy). His old-fashioned was average, and the steak was fatty but tasted good. I liked his roasted potatoes. The main positives were the service and the location.

L/Cardiff Reef Roll
Sam P.

It's been a few years since I have been here but it is always worth a visit for the spectacular ocean view! We had a fantastic service and though I don't really care for margaritas, I had to get the charred pineapple and Serrano margarita as it is fantastic!! We were a larger group so went with a bunch of appetizers! Delicious truffle fries, ahi poke stack, Cardiff Reef Role, the hot rock with sashimi ahi which was spectacular and the Dungeness crab guacamole! Every dish was fresh and delicious ! Great food, drink and service with spectacular views make this a great choice for dinner any time !!

Applewood smoked chicken taquitos
Kitty C.

Came for lunch and sat on the top floor outside. We were a large group for an event. They were super accommodating and changed our set up so we didn't feel so divided. The servers were nice but there were so many of them I wasn't sure who to ask when we needed something. Very efficient, our appetizers and entrees all came at once so nobody was left waiting. Overall the food was pretty good, the guacamole was super good, so was the calamari and taquitos. I ordered a burger but others ordered sea bass or poke and it all looked great. The desserts were okay, the coconut cheesecake threw me off, I didn't like it, but the dark chocolate custard was delicious! Parking is Valet Parking or next to it is beach parking which was free. Great for groups or if you want a nice beach view.

Beet Salad
Rebekah W.

Stopped in here on the way down the coast for a quick appetizer before a dinner reservation and it ended up being a great little stop. We grabbed seats at the bar, had a glass of wine, and enjoyed the view. The crab cakes were delicious and came topped with a scallop. I'm personally not a big scallop fan, but my partner said it was amazing. The salad was also very tasty, and the oysters tasted fresh. Our server was very helpful and attentive, which made the experience even better. We were in and out in about an hour, but it was such a great location that I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. The view is amazing, and it would be the perfect place to return for sunset.

Shrimp dumplings
Anna A.

My brother and I visited PCG in Cardiff today to celebrate our grandmother's birthday. This was our first birthday without her, and I wanted to honor her memory by having lunch overlooking the water--something she would have loved. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was beautiful, the views were incredible, and the food was excellent. What truly made the experience special was our server, Ruby G. She was warm, attentive, compassionate, and provided outstanding service throughout our visit. She made us feel welcome and helped turn what could have been a difficult day into a meaningful one. Thank you, Ruby G, and the entire PCG team, for creating such a memorable experience. We will definitely be back.

Shelby J.

Drove down to San Diego to dine at this lovely establishment. Warm and inviting ambiance, with indoor window and outdoor seating to take in the views of the Pacific. Service was a little on the slow side initially. We actually had to find the manager to ask who was waiting the area where we were seated. Not a good look. Once served, the staff was very accommodating and we were served in a timely fashion. Very clean establishment with low noise levels. We just ordered salads and they were pleasant. Nothing over the top. They do offer valet parking which was nice. Located in a trendy area with shops and other restaurants. Definitely work checking out especially for the views and to be able to watch the sunset.

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Ask the Community - Pacific Coast Grill

What is the corkage fee?

I don't know the corkage fee

What is parking like?

There's a Commercial Building across the street that allows parking without a fee.

Happy hour times?

PCG does not have Happy Hours!

When someone calls your number and it rings repeatedly before someone answers and almost immediately hangs up, does that indicate you're too busy/short staffed?

no signs at all that PCG is short-staffed from my notice, rather the opposite! best to presume "bad luck" on a phone call disconnection: CALL BACK! And enjoy your dinner at PCG! SYOY! --Mike O.

Is Pacific Coast Grill dog friendly outside in the patio?

We only accept service animals.

Vegan options for lunch?

Yes, very accommodating

What info can I receive about your Happy Hour please?

No Happy Hour at PCG!

Do you have gluten free options?

Most wine is naturally gluten-free and safe to consume on a gluten-free diet. Red and white wine is made predominantly from grapes, which are gluten free.

Is the patio covered if it rains?

Yes, the patio is covered.

Are there beach views and o outside seating?

Yes, gorgeous ocean view from the patio. There's also an upper patio

Is there brunch Sundays during this covid pandemic?

Yes. U can sit in the patio with a nice ocean view

Do they happen to serve brunch on Saturday as well as Sunday?

Hello - we are a wine-tasting room, and offer on-site tasting as well as glass and bottle sales. We are open Friday - Sunday, 11 to 6 pm. Come up for a visit, and enjoy our views, and outside table service in a safely distanced manner.

Do they have a kids menu? For brunch?

Yes...They always have a kids menu going.

How's the parking?

They have valet and there is a public, beach parking lot just to the right.

Do they have a happy hour? Details would be helpful if possible=)

You have to eat in the bar though. Till 4pm.

Is this where the old Beach House was?

Yes, it will be a combo of Charlies and the old Beach House and construction is supposed to be done by the end of the year.

Do they allow dogs on the patio?

Yes, but the patio is popular and you are not guaranteed to get a spot there even with a reservation so it's best to call ahead and let them know. The patio is for entree service only.

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