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If it were views and ambiance alone, this place would be receiving 10 stars. I can't think of a better view or ambiance to enjoy dinner than sitting on the Sun Deck of the Hotel Del, watching the sunset, and looking at the beautiful beach. The food and service here is also great, and they've been very accommodating and expedient every time I've ever ordered drinks here. On my most recent visit, it was the first time I ordered any actual food. Our table split the loaded chips for an appetizer and WOW, they're incredible. The chips were crispy, loaded with shredded chicken, queso, avocados and onions. For my actual entree, I decided to go with the spice-crusted fish sandwich. While the sandwich was good, it wasn't as large of a portion as I was hoping for, and the lack of substance left me wanting a bit more. The only reason I'm not giving this place 5 stars is because of the price. While I understand you're paying a premium for the view and experience I described above, paying $88 for a pitcher of alcohol (even though the drinks are delicious) is a bit overpriced.
The Sun Deck is all about the ambiance. It is a beautiful setting on Coronado beach at the Del hotel. A large, wrap around deck is elevated above the beach for great ocean views. They have table, bar and couch type seating. Some seating has a minimum spend per table, so watch out for that. You are paying for the view here, so expect high prices for food and drink. Service was good. Drinks were strong and tasty. The food menu was pretty small. I got the cauliflower farro salad, which was fresh and light, just not what I was expecting. Others got the lobster salad and the harvest salad and they seemed a decent size, but fairly basic.
Would have thought that based on where this restaurant is located the food would live to the expectation but it really failed. The most bland salad, yes a salad gone wrong as the lobster had no flavor and was chewy. The drinks very pricey and barely tasted the vodka/rum and while the view is great, the experience of the food took away from enjoying. The place is overrated for what they serve. Wish I would have gotten more for the value. Well I did, the beach and pool views, that was it!
The Hotel Del Coronado just south of San Diego has been a landmark in this area since 1888; and it's in amazing condition. With 80° weather (I left Chicago yesterday at 7°) this place has been a God Send for me not used to such severe winter weather. Meeting some friends here at The Del, the Sun Deck Restaurant hasn't changed a lick. Their menu is light, breezy and fun. I opted for their Sun Deck Bowl with herb quinoa, beluga lentil, romanesco, baby tomato, sweet potato, beets, yellow pepper, tarragon vinaigrette, ninja radish, pea tendril, olive oil, that was very good. Is it expensive here at The Del Coronado - Yes! But you're getting an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean, at its best, the cliffs of La Jolla to the north and the Tijuana promontory to the south; price is no object with these views. The service was excellent and this entire lunch was exceptional! Coming back to a place you visited as a child, a young adult, an adult and now a senior, gave me a cycle of life that one rarely gets. Thank you Hotel Del Coronado!
We shared a delicious wahoo fish sandwich. The fish was seasoned perfectly, and the fries were scrumptious! The pina colada was lovely as we watched the waves roll in from our table. The service was a bit slow, but the ambiance made up for it. Highly recommend.
I have been here before. Today I just came for a beer. Service was quick and I was able to seat right away. I'm sure it's due to the time of day. The bartender was cordial and made great recommendations on beer. The ambiance here is always lively. I was hoping for a lot more Holiday decore around this part of Hotel Del but they fell short. The views are always a plus and although the prices are a bit high, they are not horrible.
Last time I enjoyed quality fun time at the Sun Deck was years back when I had a boyfriend who loved sun bathing there beer in hand. I had not been often but last Friday they converted the place into 'Moon Deck's to welcome the Artemis back. So I had to be there at the splashdown ! It was great to have the special cocktail for the occasion with the little astronaut and the atmosphere was amazing and exciting. Everything was packed and some people had paid $175 to reserve the sofa in front of the TV broadcasting the event, although everyone was able to be there for free, no cover and not obligations which is appreciated. Dogs were welcomed and, as usual at this bar terrace with views, I love the electric crowd, kids included, the views, the food and service. All great.
My coworker and I were here for nursing conference. Having never been here, we wandered around and ended up stumbling onto the Sundeck. The seating area is located upstairs where you have a beautiful vantage point over the property and beach. Some tables merely have an umbrella. Others have nice soft cushions around table fire pits. I suppose I should have known that prices would be high here. The drinks clocked in for the price of a meal. And we ended up sharing two shrimp tostada tapas just to stave off our hunger. The shrimp was juicy was well cooked. The cojita added a nice contrasting saltiness. The bean paste, corn puree, and tomato relish added some nice zestiness to the dish without making it soggy. Our server was very attentive until it was time for the tab. Then she was nowhere to be found. But overall it was a good dining experience with a wonderful view, although overpriced for what it was.
Surprisingly good food and fast service! We stopped by because we were hungry and happened to be in the area -- and I'm so glad we did. As soon as we sat down, someone came right over with menus and let us know our server would be with us shortly. Enter Chris, our awesome server! I asked for a sweet drink recommendation, and he suggested the Hotel Del Colada -- their take on a piña colada. It was spot-on: sweet but not too sweet, creamy, and super refreshing. My boyfriend went with the "Some Like It Blond" beer, which he said was just okay. For food, we shared the San Diego Fish Sandwich, and wow -- it was a great choice! Big enough to share, perfectly crispy, and paired with hot, golden fries that hit the spot. The views here make it even better -- ocean on one side and the iconic Hotel del Coronado on the other. Perfect spot to relax, grab a drink, and enjoy some good food with a view.
I had lunch with my family here while our room was being readied and I have to admit it was good ( expensive just because it's resort dining and the view) and satisfying! We had the Del burger double cheese and fries and my wife had the shrimp tostadas while my mother in law got the fish sandwich. The portions are pretty large and be sure to snag a table with an umbrella for shade - I was surprised there weren't that many shaded tables for a large resort ( same for the pool area) but it was sufficient Pro tip the kids burger is cheaper with one less meat patty but enough for a kid up to 13 years old - anything to save you money ! The service was great the two times I ate there and everyone was nice and cordial - didn't have to wait that long - I added photos of the tacos from the taco shack as a bonus review and tbh I would skip it - for $12 you get a smallish taco just not worth it you will will be hungry! Love Hotel Del for so many things but for cheaper food definitely check out the local restaurants for better bargains
Sun Deck - Hotel del Coronado Review Beautiful view and a very iconic spot, but definitely very touristy. Expect big crowds if you go. We ordered two cheeseburgers at $32 each, and honestly, I was expecting something amazing for that price. Unfortunately, it was very disappointing. The meat was greasy and had a strange texture--it actually felt off in my mouth after just a few bites. I was really hungry and still couldn't finish it. For comparison, even In-N-Out tastes much better and is probably higher quality. When I asked the waitress, she seemed surprised to learn the meat might have been frozen. Overall, the food felt like overpriced junk. I wouldn't recommend eating here. Save your money and go somewhere else for food--but definitely come for the view and maybe just have a drink.
First time to Coronado , and stopped in this place . The hotel look was super awesome ! Loved the super colonial interiors and the overall look . It is very very expensive though. There was a bar inside but we decided to sit outside , bear the pool . The waiter was a bit slow but made sure he took care of us . They had flew varieties of beer and IPAs . Got hazy ipa and it was good . It was very expensive though .had to spend 14$ for an ipa and we spent about 50$ for 3 of us , one drink each ! Absolutely expensive : the overall ambience was ok though. Nice view of beach and pool . 3 stars
The location and view is stunning - absolutely a 5, Food is fairly mediocre and overpriced.- I'd rate it a 3, so 4 overall. I ordered the Wahoo fish sandwich ($30). The server gave it to me, I bit into it, and realized it was the burger ($32). When they came back out with the fish sandwich, I asked if I could swap, but they said no because I had already taken a bite. Oh well. Was not great, especially for $32, cheese tasted like fake American cheese, and the lettuce was shredded iceberg like you would get in a cafeteria. It also only came with ketchup and 1000 Island dressing, no mustard, had to ask for that. I was doing Dry February, so tried two of their mocktails - strawberry lemonade (too sweet), and the grapefruit Mojito, which I asked them to make with just a dash of simple syrup, not too sweet, and it was very good. Overall, it is a gorgeous location and view, and worth a stop to enjoy the view and beautiful San Diego.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Great food with a beautiful view! Service was great and bartenders were nice. Food and drinks were pricey. read more
Loved my meal here, and definitely loved the atmosphere! I had the bi bim bop dish, and also got to try the quinoa bowl that my stepson decided was not quite his thing, lol. We also really enjoyed the beet salad. It's definitely pretty pricey, and the portions aren't huge, but I loved what I had! read more
6 years ago
Wow the view is amazing !!! The place in general is just beautiful to sit and enjoy. The service was great . I Believe our waiter was Dylan he was so polite and making sure we were taken care at ALL TIMES. We had the chicken flat bread and omg it was amazing . For drinks I had the rose sangria really refreshing . Our waiter suggested a local beer definitely would come here again . read more
Rating : 3.5 Stars TL;DR : Comparing this place to MooTime creamery is a moot point. As a standalone ice cream place this place is . Clean interior, standard flavors, good option for toppings and lovely decoration in the display. See if you can spot those ice cream coned shaped hanging lamps. Don't miss the Instragrammable ice cream bench outside. ***The long read*** Ambience : Tiny place with a standing space for 10 but really well decorated. Love their display art. The ice creams have been decorations are very attractive. The payment counter is at the beginning which is weird so you go in from near the payment counter all the way to end and then circle to the entrance via a narrow passage for payment. There's an ice cream decoration bench outside which is quite instagrammable so make sure to stop by and take a few clicks The ice cream: Standard option to choose from. Like most ice cream places, you get to taste and I tried pistachio but the chemical-ish taste put me off (By far the only ice cream that has done pistachio right is Talenti ice creams) Chocolate was super decadent and dark, my friend tried cookies and cream which was nice. We had single scoops ours in a bowl but you have the option to take waffle cones and waffle bowls for $2 extra. You can add a host of toppings like MnMs, skittles, shaved almonds, sprinkles, oreos etc to your ice cream if you want but we chose to have ours as is. The price for small was $7 each which is slightly on the pricier side. Given the location, I'd imagine the cost to be ok. We walked around the beach and the hotel with the cup of ice cream in our hand. All in all, it was good part of the Coronado experience. read more
Really lovely outdoor dining at the Del. We usually come here during summer and it's a great place to relax and grab a bite. This time we were here for dinner during Christmastime and it was the only place available to eat. Would definitely recommend! They have heat lamps so no matter the weather, it's a great place to dine. The only thing is it's a little disorganized and I'm sure it's hard to keep clean because of the amount of tables but still nice regardless. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
If you happen to be visiting or staying at the Hotel Del Coronado, I'll suggest ice cream at sundae's or should I say gelato. Beautiful display, the frozen treat screams out at you. Pick me pick me. Friendly staff, clean facility, and wide variety of gelato. Yes, it's a bit overprice. But when in Rome... We ordered the salted caramel/ cookies and cream Both flavors were tasty! You're already at the Del so get that waffle instead. ;) read more
5 years ago
Spectacular location to have a casual dinner and watch the sunset. Food is outstanding but you pay for it! Drinks are well made and staff is attentive without hovering. Wish they were wearing masks though,like at other high end resorts/ hotels. Very close quarters even though outside.. I expect more from Hilton. read more
8 years ago
I have wanted to sit outside and eat here for awhile now. Today was the day to make it happen. When you go down the stairs from the hotel, and exit outside, you walk up and find seating. Your able to sit anywhere as long as it isn't reserved. There are several tables along the outdoor area ranging from small to larger. I got lucky because several of the servers were looking out for me so I could sit as close to the view as possible. Our server Ben was great. He made sure we were taken care of continuously. Made the experience that much more. We ordered the San Diego Burgers with everything, and a raspberry ice tea. The fries are made with garlic and rosemary. Everything was wonderful. Location is Coronado Island- parking is valet read more
3 years ago
Wow, such a beautiful place and even better team working here... we just walked in since we had a friend visiting and they sat us at 7:55 with no remorse given the fact they closed in 5 minutes. This place defines hospitality, thank you Josh for seating us with a warm welcome so late. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Lovely location to view the ocean and all of the architecture the Hotel Del has to offer. The food was delicious. There are no warm drinks like tea or coffee but a very spot to enjoy! read more
3 years ago
Beautiful view of the ocean it was very pleasant so sit on the bar tables we had some drinks gone bananas and 1888 margarita was amazing I little spicy but it gave it a nice kick. We had the avocado and chips and Mezza platter it was nice. The service was amazing our waitress shiara was very tentative to us and so polite. The hotel del Coronado is a very interesting hotel the parking was very hard, but overall the experience was very nice. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
The absolute best spot to enjoy the gorgeous views of the Hotel Del and ocean. Comfortable seating, fire pits, attentive service, good food. What's not to love? The Sunrise Fries were incredible; the bao buns also delish. read more
Prices are bit on the high side. Coronado, California + The Hotel del Coronado = $$. That being said, you get high quality and quantity for the dollars spent. And this is quite a nice location to eat a delectable treat while taking in an amazing sunset. Be prepared that the sundaes are definitely suitable for two people to share. read more
3 years ago
Here's my take on this place: With the backdrop of the historic Hotel Del Coronado and the Coronado Beach, location is fantastic. You get a great 360 view on the deck and it's very postcard-esque. Yes, it's all about the view and location. I guess that justifies the high prices for their beer, wine and mixed drinks. Hmmmm?! While Wifey and I were doing the tourist thing in Coronado, we decided to stop here for some drinks and soak in the scenery and the moment. While Wifey was in line at the bar, I scanned to see if any table was available by the beach side of the deck to no avail. I finally found a couple of seats near the bar and I appreciated that the seating areas had large umbrellas to shade you from the searing sun. While waiting for the Wifey, I did notice that the line was moving slow and it was only 4 deep. There were a couple of bartenders working behind the counter with plenty of servers and bar-backs so I do see how they could be moving so slow. Anyways, this gave me the time to scan around and observe other people on the deck. The one person that stood out the most was this Asian chick who was sitting by herself taking endless selfies on her phone. She was also milking her one glass of drink that she hardly touched unless she was taking more selfies. Pretentious much? When Wifey finally arrived with our drinks, I wasn't impressed much. Also, their beer selection was minimal and they didn't offer any dark beer. With all the microbreweries in the region, you'd think they would have a more expansive beer menu? And 15 bucks for a mojito better be darned good, but it was just average at best. So I'm guessing you're getting the picture here so you can take it as it is or go somewhere else. Unless you wanna be here to be seen, then this certainly is the place for you. I'll stick with Toronado for the beer and alcohol, and come here for the view. read more
4 years ago
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4 years ago
my mom and i took a walk along the beach in coronado and decided we wanted to eat there too! we walked up and saw the menu and it sounded like a perfect place to eat an early dinner late lunch, linner. we walked up and thought we had to wait for seating but one of the employees told us it's open seating so we walked back and around to see what we can find. we originally decided to sit somewhere inside but then we saw a seating by the outer deck so we could see a small section of the beach in front of the hotel del coronado. so we went there and sat down. we waited for a couple of minutes, then our server brought over menus and said he'd be back, they had a menu you could scan at the front in case they don't give you any im guessing or forget too? but he came back and took our drinks and food we knew what we wanted. we got out drinks and enjoyed just chatting and looking out in the beach to see what activities other people were doing. we got our food and it was super delicious, my mom got the mezze plate and i got the burger haha shocker. the ranch wasn't the best unfortunately but ketchup didn't let me down. we loved the experience from our server leo he was very sweet and checked up on us multiple times to see if everything was good. the sun went down and felt even better with the breeze, a wonderful time for both of us. side note it is a pretty expensive place just be prepared, still a lovely place for everyone to join, even if you aren't a hotel guest. read more
$19 for ceviche or shrimp cocktails?!?! And, that's the cheapest item on their menu! You must be joking. No, no.. I wish I was. I don't think I've ever paid that much or could even justify spending that much on some dang chips and dip. BUT, because I was on vacation I told myself, "what they hay, I'll just go home and live off instant noodles for a month". Haha I kid.. But seriously though, yes it is a little steep for some chips and salsa per say. But! For $19 you get a phenomenal view, a cool place to hang out, free water, great service, and some chips with either ceviche or shrimp cocktails. I think that's a great bargain in my book, especially when the ceviche/shrimp cocktail is also super yummers! P.S they are not stingy at all on the shrimp in the ceviche or shrimp cocktail. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
5 years ago
I can only rate the Pina Colada.... YUMMMM! If you come here, you must try it. The outdoor seating is amazing as well. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
My favorite sunny escape spot, and they carry JuneShine!! Great apps, delightful drinks, even better service! Shane is the best!! read more
We had a great time enjoying drinks after the beach here. It's seat yourself except on the sofa sections I think? There was a great beach side view. Drinks are hotel priced and food options seemed limited. Overall a good place to hangout. read more
While on vacation to San Diego we decided to stop by Coronado beach and check out the restaurant scene. We decided on Sun Deck. I ordered the Steak & Eggs this dish was flavor-able except for the fact the steak was a little burnt. My dish also came out about 7 minutes before my wife's shrimp & avocado salad. Other then our meals coming out at different times our service and waitress was great. We may stop by here again the next time we are here. read more
3 years ago
This place is on the back side of Hotel Del Coronado. This is where the view of the beach is at. Pretty expensive for drinks since it was $5.00 for an iced tea. At least they had free refills. A beer was about $7. The Chili cheese fries was decent. I've had better and didn't know it came with black beans. I guess you'd be paying to sit there and watch the view... read more
4 years ago
6 years ago
We came here on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch, so it was no too busy. It's not the cheapest dining place near Coronado beach, but given the service, the location, beach view, well made drinks and food, you do get what you pay for. I ordered the chicken sandwhich with fries and the chicken was well made and not dry at all. The fish sandwich is also well made too and the fries are tasty. I recommend this place if you don't mind spending a little bit more for lunch and to enjoy dining at the Coronado hotel. read more
5 years ago
Location, location, location! Yes, a mediocre burger lunch is $30 but you'll enjoy it on a gorgeous deck facing the ocean, with great service and a fun vibe! read more
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1500 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118
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