I booked Shorebird on fairly short notice for a company executive dinner, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I made. Alberto, the general manager, was the only one who called me back promptly out of every restaurant I reached out to -- and that responsiveness set the tone for everything that followed. He took the time to walk me through all the dining and menu options to make sure everything would be a great fit for our group, and stayed in close contact with me throughout the entire planning process, patiently answering every question leading up to the event. The restaurant itself is stunning. We timed our dinner around sunset, and the ocean view was absolutely breathtaking -- our executive team was thrilled to unwind with a view like that after a long day of meetings. On the night of the dinner, Alberto's staff delivered impeccable service from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly, and it was clear the whole team took real pride in getting the details right. I can't recommend Shorebird highly enough for a business dinner or any special occasion. Alberto and his team went above and beyond, and we'll definitely be back. read more

Last week as my first time eating lunch here, although I've walked by it many times when in San Diego. It's very conveniently located if you're staying anywhere near the convention center. I made a reservation online, and was seated promptly when I arrived. There's seating both downstairs and upstairs, we were downstairs in a side room, that had fans, open windows to allow more breeze and fantastic views of the ocean, which made it very comfortable. Our server was fantastic - checked in on us regularly, gave us a lot of time to review the menu and decide what we wanted, and didn't rush us from the table when we finished. On to the food! We started with the hamachi as an appetizer - it was delicious! Yellowtail, serrano to give it a nice kick, avocado, scallions, and Ponzo sauce. For my main course, I had the lemon Caesar salad, which was really good, along with the ahi tuna nigiri, which was delicious! My friend had the Swedish sandwich, and said it was really good. Overall, we were extremely happy with our meal, and the service, and would come back again when in the area! read more

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Service great! Ambiance great! I love how the windows are floor to ceiling with a view of the sunset. We ordered ribeye medium rare. Most places say they do medium rare but its always overcooked. They did it right. We loved the mushroom risotto, whipped potatoes, and broccolini. Fried fish slightly overcooked but I still liked it. Don't get the miso cod. It's the saltiest thing I have ever eaten. Only real blemish in our dinner. I suggest everyone eat at this restaurant. read more

We decided to try Shorebird after seeing so many stellar five-star reviews on Yelp, so we went in with pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, our experience didn't quite live up to the hype. First, the positives: the location is great, the restaurant itself is really cute and aesthetically pleasing, and the hostesses were absolute darlings, friendly, helpful, and welcoming. I wish the rest of our experience had matched that first impression. Once we were seated, the service was pretty disappointing. Our waiter came across a little arrogant and almost as though he was too busy to really give us his attention. Ironically, after nearly dropping our drinks when bringing them over, he seemed a little more personable afterward. Still, we were rarely checked on throughout the meal. No real "How is everything?" or checking to see if we needed another drink, anything else, or eventually the check, just the basic things you normally expect when dining out. So, if you're looking for a date-night spot where you can have a completely uninterrupted conversation, this might actually be perfect because you probably won't be interrupted at all. But if you appreciate attentive service and an occasional check-in, our experience definitely fell short. The food unfortunately didn't make up for the service either. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't memorable or something we'd go back for. My fiancé wasn't impressed with his steak but decided to just eat it rather than send it back. We also noticed the table behind us send an entire burger back because it apparently wasn't prepared to their liking, so it seemed we weren't the only ones underwhelmed with the food. Overall, I can understand the appeal of Shorebird for the location and atmosphere, but based on our experience, the food and service just weren't at the level we expected after reading all of the glowing reviews. San Diego has so many great places to eat that next time, we'd probably choose to try somewhere else. read more

Service was amazing, food so delicious and the view was unbeatable! We stumbled upon this restaurant and we are so happy we did! read more

Shorebird - Oysters - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Our server Lily was quite attentive to us ladies for our lovely Tuesday afternoon. We had a clear eye-level view of the stunning Coronado Bridge from our table. The Swordfish Sandwich was cooked perfectly, juicy & tender and the Key Lime Pie was the perfect complement to finish our meal. Such a refreshing and delightful sweet ending to our dining experience. We truly enjoyed dining at Shorebird and we're looking forward to returning to Shorebird Restaurant at Seaport Village in San Diego!! read more

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Happy August! Shorbird at Seaport Village They do walk-ins and take reservations. Have tables for small groups or up to 6 at 1 table. We came here for a team lunch and they got our whole group of 15 on 3 different tables. We pre-reserved and thankfully heard back quickly from their leadership to get it reserved. We were in the back area (inside) but right by the water and it was a nice view. We had a screaming toddler in the same area so that was a little intense to hear the echos as we were trying to enjoy our time. Not the restaurants fault but definitely started off the experience a little stressful. The food was really good. Expensive though but for the most part, it was worth it. The service was good as well, our server Zeus was quick and met our needs to get out within an hour so we could get to our next destination. The appetizers were incredible! Our table shared the avocado tempura fries, rock shrimp and deviled eggs. All were incredible! I got the egg white frittata, it was pretty good but a little on the basic side even with the cheese added We shared the hot cakes and they were a little underwhelming. A few guys on our table for the wagyu burger and enjoyed them. And another got the crab egg Benedict. Spending $1000 for our group of 15 (including the 20% service charge was a bit more than we expected but the location, service and food was worth it) In terms of parking, our bus was parked in the main parking area and we walked a short distance. There's no free parking. read more

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We started with the tuna tataki, and it was absolutely amazing. The tuna was incredibly fresh, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. For our entrées, we had the ribeye and the sea bass with risotto. The ribeye was cooked to perfection! It was tender, flavorful, and seasoned just right. The whipped potatoes were perfectly fluffy and seasoned as well. The sea bass was to die for, and the creamy risotto paired with it beautifully. Every bite was delicious. The food, stunning views, and relaxing ambiance made for such a great dining experience. The service was just as enjoyable. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and checked on us throughout the meal without ever being overbearing. If you're looking for delicious food, beautiful waterfront views, and great service, this is definitely a spot worth visiting. It was a bit muggy inside though. read more

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Amazing view and beautiful atmosphere. The breakfast burrito was average, nothing to write home about. Had all the usual, eggs, bacon, potatoes, sour cream, guacamole. Eggs were a bit dry, bacon was a little hard, and overall the burrito was not that moist. The frittata was overall delicious. The food was kinda average, but the view boosted the place to a 4/5 read more

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Shorebird is all about the location! Every table offers an amazing waterfront view. I ordered the chicken and waffles with a mimosa. The chicken was juicy, moist, and perfectly cooked, and the waffles were a great match. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. It's an excellent place for brunch, but I can also see myself coming back for a special dinner. read more

Shorebird - Bar area - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Definitely go here for the views! Great over water seating with views of the bay and Coronado bridge. It's also more towards the end of Seaport village where it's a little quieter. There's also a nice outdoor seating area at the front, indoor and upstairs area. I would say the menu is mediocre considering all the other great seafood restaurants in SD. I was also a little surprised at the prices but I understand that everything costs more these days and you're smack in the middle of a tourist attraction. Service was fine and our food came out really quickly. The crab cakes and fish and chips were pretty good and they also gave some house-made sorbet for a complimentary birthday dessert. read more

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My wife and I were in town for a little weekend getaway and we tried this for our first time. And it didn't disappoint! We got the fish n' chips and thoroughly enjoyed them. Our service was great. The view of outside was absolutely lovely and we would come again! read more

Shorebird - Fish & Chips--Excellent! - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Spend 4th of July at the upstairs bar at Shorebirds. My friend was very excited to go here as we were planning to watch the Big Bay Boom fireworks from Seaport Village. Restaurant layout and tables are wonderful! Servers at the upstairs bar, helpful with menu items and very knowledgeable. My friend ordered the Seabass, and was very disappointed in the bland flavor. I ordered a side of mashed potatoes, which they did not bring out with the main food, but brought it first like an appetizer - very odd. I asked them to please bring it back with the food and they refused. So I would say wait staff, service was bad. Would I go back? No read more

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What a great location with views looking out into the water with no obstruction! The food and service were actually decent. Can't complain. We waited 40 mins to be seated. Don't make the mistake that I made and make your reservation! read more

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Nice spot at the Marina in the water. Pricey but not too bad. The menu is pretty good too. You overlook the water and the service is good. Seafood, salads, appetizers and alcohol. We enjoyed a wine and an appetizer as we moved through the area. We enjoyed our visit and the casual atmosphere here. read more

Shorebird - Overstuffed Bacon & Eggs-appetizer - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Service/Staff - 5 Stars I don't remember what our server's name was unfortunately, but he was really amazing. He was very attentive, friendly, offered to take our photos for us. Food - 5 Stars We started with the Tempura Rock Shrimp, which was really good! The Yuzu honey aioli dipping sauce was amazing. Loved this dish! My wife had the Chilean Seabass (which - side note - I always think is funny because FYI Chilean Seabass is not actually seabass. Look it up! It's actually a Patagonian toothfish!). Anyhow, it was amazing! I stole a few bites. I didn't get a photo of it, but it was a good portion and the fish was cooked perfectly. The risotto paired so well with the fish and had a ton of flavor. Highly recommend this dish! I had the Swordfish Sandwich. Everything about this sandwich was really really good. The fish was exactly how I expected it to be, meaty! Loved the brioche bun and the sauce. However, I would have preferred more sauce. If I were to order this again, I would see if they could give me some extra sauce. The sandwich came with French fries. I wasn't a big fan of the seasoning. The French fries tasted like bbq chips, and I don't like bbq chips lol. I somehow didn't notice that on the menu it actually says "BBQ spiced", and had I saw that I would have just asked for the fries without the seasoning. But, they were still cooked well and so if you like bbq flavor chips then you will love these fries. For dessert we got the chocolate brownie. It was AMAZING. The brownie was soft, moist, and very rich in flavor. I would totally get this again - and next time I would ask for extra ice cream. Especially if you're planning on sharing this with someone, an extra scoop of ice cream would be good. View - 5 Stars Epic view truly. Obviously a big reason why many people including ourselves come here. We wanted the view for our date night, and it really did not disappoint. We had dinner around 7pm so we got to see the sunset which made it even more romantic. TIPS: There was a pretty big parking lot, but we still took an uber here instead. It was our first time and didn't know what to expect. Also, Seaport Village closes up at 9pm, so if you're planning on walking around the village after your dinner, make sure you plan your dinner time accordingly. Definitely make reservations ahead of time. When we arrived, they were turning people away that didn't have reservations. Fortunately for us, we did! :) If you plan on going later in the evening and sit on the balcony, it's semi-indoors. Basically it's outdoors, but covered, and it got pretty cold for me. So plan to bring a jacket or a sweater. read more

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We had a midday reservation for 15, 11 adults and 4 kids, were seated at three tables. Love this simplistic on the water, view of the water, and dine on the water restaurant. Served 3 appetizers, TEMPURA ROCK SHRIMP, HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS, and CRAB CAKES. All three delicious, and I adored the latter two. My husband and I shared a LOADED WEDGE SALAD and the FISH N CHIPS, while our kids enjoyed CHICKEN STRIPS WITH A SIDE OF FRIES and GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH WITH A SIDE OF FRUIT. Seems half of the adults ordered the Fish N Chips, some of our party also enjoyed BUFFALO ONION RINGS, JAY BIRD'S™ CHICKEN SANDWICH, and JAY BIRD'S™ CHICKEN & WAFFLES. We ended our lunch with desserts: VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE and, now one of my favorites, PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE. I would love to return again when revisiting San Diego. Reminder to self, request parking validation, if needed. read more

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Perfect spot for happy hour and located in Seaport Village! You'll get a clear view of the ocean, while enjoying your drinks + food. Each day, there's a happy hour cocktail special. I got the Paloma cocktail (Monday) and it's very reasonable for the price ($10, regularly $18). Also, 50% off sushi rolls! I got the Catalina Roll (yellowtail, crab mix, pickled resno chili..) -so good. Service is friendly and quick. Really can't complain about anything here. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Shorebird - Blueberry Sour + Paloma - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Second time coming in. Great view definitely a place you bring ppl visiting from out of town. Love the new renovation. Both times I've come the service was ok. You kinda have to wave them down when you need something. my husband ordered a second beer they brought the bottle over and didn't open it so he had to wave someone down. For the price you're paying for the food the service should be up there as well. Food is ok nothing really stands out. Couple items on the menu were out! On the march madness weekend!?!? which I thought they would over prepare for. I ended up getting the balboa roll, my husband got the fish and chips. I was super bummed the seabass was out. I ordered a mocktail the server mentioned would be sweet but it was more on the tart side. Overall cute place, but we live somewhere with better options. read more

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Such a cool spot to have lunch. This was my first time but it won't be my last. The upstairs dining is awesome and gives you a great view of ocean. Absolutely beautiful. Lets get into it. Food: We had a few options like always. I mean why not right! We started with * Tempura Rock Shrimp - this was crazy good. I did not expect the flavors to punch me in the mouth like it did. Crispy, light batter, the glaze and toppings really made it a phenomenal appetizer. I would highly recommend this dish. It is small in quantity but if feeds 2 people easily. * Crab Cakes - the crab cakes are good they do have a nice crispy texture on the outside but the inside is tender and packed with your normal Crab Cakes flavors. Not a bad choice. It was fresh and the portions are above average. * Balboa Rolll - somehow this roll with so many different flavors and textures went so well together. Cuddos to the chef for this one. The scallions on top changed the entire roll. I really loved this one. Would definitely order it again. Portion size was larger than the average roll. * Overstuffed Bacon & Eggs - this one was crazy!! It's literally a tower of deviled egg yoke with bacon, bits of celery and paprika on top. This was my least favorite only because the amount of yoke compared to the actual egg you get didn't add up. Once the egg is gone you're left with a mountain of egg yoke. It's way to much for my taste. The yoke also seemed a little dry and pasty. For deviled egg lovers this is a dream come true. * Skirt Steak & Eggs - wife said it was really good and the red chimichiri complimented the steak just right. The portions were large, the steak was juicy and cooked perfecrly to her request. With skillet fried smahed potatoes and toasted buttered bread. Very good option for steak lovers. Service: The staff was great from the check-in booth to the waiter everyone did such a great job and was so polite. I couldn't help notice that everyone was smiling and super helpful. This is a great team working at that restaurant. Bar tenders were on top of drinks which was nice to get your drink shortly after ordering. Atmosphere: It's an ocean side restaurant or should I say on the ocean restaurant with wall to wall windows showing the ocean and the beautiful San Diego landscape. Really enjoyed the area and activities. Price: The appitizers were above average prices but hey!! Totally worth it. It ranged from $16-$30 per dish, its really not too bad for the quality of food and service. Location: It's located in Seaport Village which has so many different places to try and plenty of businesses to walk and find some really cool things. Parking: It's a pay to park lot but we found parking fairly easy but it is pricey to park there. I think we paid $24 for a couple of hours. read more

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Beautiful setting for a beautiful view. We went for Happy Hour based on times posted online, but the bartender stated it was over, definitely recommend checking on official status. I hope the business updates online info, and considers extending the hours, we were there before 6PM. We ordered a couple drinks as we were trying out different spots. I still got the Passion Fruit Martini and it was good, my friend ordered the Scratch Margarita and was not impressed. I took a sip and agreed, it was not something I would order, and for the price, it fell short of taste and hype from the description. read more

Shorebird - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

My bacon and egg white omelette arrived swimming in grease. I sent the bacon back, but the second batch was just as oily. Disappointing overall--you are paying for the view, not the quality of the kitchen. read more

Came for here brunch on a random Monday with some friends right before we left for the airport. Hostess was super friendly and sat us up stairs where the views were beautiful and the breeze was refreshing. The food was out quickly and everything was delicious. I had the chicken and waffles. The chicken was tender, packed with flavor and appropriately spicy which was well complemented by sweet, soft waffles. Highly recommend coming here for brunch! read more

Shorebird - Jay Bird's Chicken and Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Decent food with an incredible view, right along the water in Seaport. After walking by this place so many times I was excited to check it out for dinner! The place is soo cute, pretty small on the inside, just a cute house over the water. The food was delicious, if a bit expensive for the portion size. I got the salmon which just melted in my mouth. The drinks however left a bit to be desired - my Paloma was very watery and not flavorful. For $18 i'd hope for a lot more in a cocktail. The service was good. Overall recommend for a nicer dinner with a beautiful view! read more

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I like this place, it was chill and exactly what I was looking for. Some seafood and a glass of wine with a view. I went up to the bar and sat at the high top. Greg and Craig were there and those guys are great! Friendly and attentive, gave great suggestions. The oysters were delicious! I need more, unfortunately the fish wasn't as flavorful but it was good. 10/10 read more

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The food is A+ here. It's our third time here and the service is excellent also. The ambience is on the San Diego Bay looking out for Coronado and the Coronado Bridge. It doesn't get any better. read more

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Wonderful experience! Had brunch on a weekday so it was easy to get a table and our view was amazing. The food was very tasty and we ordered the frittata and the burrito which were delicious. Everyone was very nice and attentive and would definitely return every time I'm in town. read more

Shorebird - Frittata - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Beautiful Bay views! On top of the water! Ask for a seat on the South side next to glass. Far corner table is the best! Unobstructed views! Perfect Sunset dinner. 5 stars! Tip: ask for salt and pepper. Food was really good. I had the toasted chicken and risotto. Moist and creamy! Avocado fries were fresh and lightly fried. Needed a bit of salt Garlic Nigir was fresh and phenomenal I will literally go back for more. It was perfectly made. Fish and chips were really good. Fish was tender. I would eat it again. The coffee was amazing! They serve real coffee not some pot just sitting my Mom and I loved it and if you love carrot cake it was soooo good! Large enough piece to share. The picture does not do it justice! Large drink menu with wines. Check out my videos! Great place to take guests! Get a reservation online. It is a smaller spot. We had great service. read more

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Food was yummy but they didn't have the fish and chips available which was hard to hear especially traveling to come to this restaurant for that exactly! But overall our experience was nice views were incredibly and the water was calming read more

Shorebird - Tempura Rock Shrimp 10/10 - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Grabbed a seat upstairs at the bar instead of waiting for a table. Upstairs dining area has a great view of the bay and ships. Had the Chilean Sea Bass which was good. It could've used just a dash more salt. Loved the ambience and view from this restaurant. read more

Shorebird - Go upstairs and sit at the bar vs waiting for a table - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

This nice little restaurant on the water was amazing. We made reservations but there weren't too many people on a Friday afternoon. Service was fast and prompt. We ordered the crab cakes Benedict and chicken sandwich. I think the only thing holding this place back is the price as it averages 30 per person. read more

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Great location and ambiance. Service was fine, but the food was disappointing. Overpriced for what you get, and the quality wasn't there to justify the cost. read more

It was nice place and service are very nice and welcoming . Will definitely come visit again next time :) read more

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Absolutely best BLT ever. Gorgeous view of the water, we saw several ships and jet skis go by. My mom loved her salad and my kiddo loved her breakfast plate. They do not have a kids menu but do serve chicken tenders with fries or grilled cheese for kids. Our waiter was awesome. We will definitely return! read more

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Cool location sitting over the bay. The upstairs bar area was cool and comfy. Good service. You should make reservations or expect a short wait if you dont want to sit at the bar or a Hightower table. I personally recommend the bar are on the second floor. The chicken sandwich and BBQ fries with homemade smoked ketchup was very good. Balboa rolls were also fantastic. Food is a little pricey but not to the point that you should avoid it. read more

Shorebird - Balboa Roll and Jay Bird's Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ambiance..cute place with amazing view. Love the decor Service..was fine..not reay excited to be there and kind of walked away before we could ask something Foos..got lemon ricotta blueberry hot cakes..they were more like pancakes more sweet and not much h lemon flavor but still good. read more

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We went there for a Friday brunch and it was so nice. Great view on the water. We lucked out with amazing weather to sit on the 2nd floor with the windows open. Food and drinks were tasty but a bit overpriced given the location. Great service and very enjoyable date. read more

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On our visit to San Diego we had a delightful dinner at Shorebird in Seaport Village. Service and food were top notch. We sat at a window table and had great views. The skirt steak tacos were absolutely delicious, well seasoned with a nice char. My husband loved his Chilean Sea Bass as well. We would highly recommend Shorebird. read more

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