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    4.3 (196 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Egg White Frittata - without the tomatoes. Decent, a little small
    Michelle R.

    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.

    Chilean Seabass
    Nancy P.

    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.

    Kelvin C.

    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

    Bar area
    Iris P.

    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.

    Crab Cakes
    Jana N.

    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.

    Side of mashed potatoes.  We ordered this with dinner and they randomly brought it out first by itself like an appetizer.  Odd.  Not good.
    Amy D.

    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

    View form my table
    OG R.

    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!

    Overstuffed Bacon & Eggs-appetizer
    Johnnie C.

    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.

    VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
    Andrew A.

    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.

    northwest view
    Christina F.

    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.

    Jay Bird's Chicken and Chicken & Waffles
    Bruce G.

    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!

    Fish and Chips
    Natalie P.

    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!

    Oysters
    Greg I.

    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

    Tempura Rock Shrimp 10/10

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