Best Brunch Restaurants in Mission Bay

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

San Diego

Areas

Banker's HillCoronadoDowntown / GaslampHarbor IslandHillcrestKearny Mesa

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

96 restaurants available nearby

1. Tidal

4.4

Awesome(1160)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• American • Mission Bay

Booked 22 times today

Join us at our Tidal Waterfront Restaurant for a seafood focused Sothern California dinning experience! Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and beautiful views on our outdoor Tidal Deck or pick up dinner and take it with you back to your bungalow guest room.For parties of 13 or more please visit our website www.tidalsd.com

2. Island Prime

4.7

Exceptional(8474)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 53 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

3. Nolita Hall

4.3

Awesome(814)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 51 times today

Nolita was inspired by the famous neighborhood in New York City – coined as such for being “North of Little Italy”. Upon opening in 2018, Nolita Hall was awarded an Orchid Award for the stunning interior design provided by Tecture Design and Fabrication.Nolita Hall provides Little Italy with a much needed communal space to enjoy a first class dining and craft cocktail experience, without missing the big games. Our kitchen boasts a Fiori woodfire oven, contributing to most of our Italian inspired menu. Our beverage program provides approachable cocktails with uncompromising integrity of ingredient procurement.

4. Dockside 1953

4.6

Exceptional(639)

££££Price: Moderate

• Californian • Mission Beach

Booked 14 times today

Dockside 1953 offers a spectacular waterfront brunch experience. As per reviews, it's a go-to for early morning breakfast. The menu features a variety of breakfast options, from scrambled eggs and breakfast potatoes to butterscotch banana French toast. It's also commended for its service, ambiance, and food. They have a bottomless mimosa bar, bloody mary bar, and a variety of sweets and breads from their bakeshop. Their weekend brunch and breakfast menus are well-received by guests.

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5. Bali Hai Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(6062)

££££Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

Booked 49 times today

Exotic Pacific dining on an enchanted tiki island.The Bali Hai Restaurant has been a favorite in San Diego for over fifty years. Our spectacular views of the San Diego bay and the downtown skyline make us the perfect location for any special event. Along with our dining room upstairs, our premise possesses three different and versatile private rooms. The flexibility of multiple private facilities allows us to accommodate any type of party. We host weddings, class reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, memorials, festivals, fundraisers, business meetings, seminars, and corporate events.

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6. Cocina 35 Liberty Station

4.6

Exceptional(79)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

Booked 53 times today

Our team is dedicated to bring to you the essence of Mexico, the flavors, aromas, culture, service and textures that were given to us, growing up cooking right next to our grandparents in Mexico.We are the only restaurant in San Diego that specialized in Chilaquiles the Most traditional Mexican Breakfast.

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7. Officine Buona Forchetta

4.5

Awesome(544)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Point Loma

Booked 27 times today

Located in the heart of the historic Liberty Station neighborhood, Officine Buona Forchetta blends award winning Neapolitan-style pies and Northern Italian upscale entrees in a family-friendly, approachable space.

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8. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4.6

Exceptional(6716)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 40 times today

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

A photo of Oceana Coastal Kitchen restaurant

9. Oceana Coastal Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(1315)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Booked 20 times today

Oceana Coastal Kitchen features chef-driven, California cuisine along with modern, ocean-inspired design. The restaurant offers a memorable bayfront dining experience at an iconic Pacific Beach hideaway.The airy waterfront restaurant includes several distinct dining areas such as a quartz-topped cold bar embedded with mother of pearl and sea glass. The focal point in Oceana Coastal Kitchen's main dining room is an impressive 800-gallon aquarium, while a sliding window fully opens to showcase unobstructed views of Mission Bay.Oceana Coastal Kitchen offers an al fresco experience for guests, complete with sleek booths and tables with sweeping panoramic waterfront views. Led by Executive Chef Paul Arias, favorite menu items include the Oceana House Roll, the Harris Ranch Ribeye, and the Striped Seabass.We are excited to announce that we have been recognized by TripAdvisor as a 2023 Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best award winner, ranking 10th in the country for “Everyday Eats.”

10. ARLO San Diego

4.3

Awesome(794)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 12 times today

ARLO is an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, crafted from fresh local ingredients. Serving breakfast, weekend DJ brunch, and dinner, ARLO offers a fun and quirky environment. Highlights include a sweeping outdoor patio, swaying palm trees, and a giant outdoor fireplace. The experience is rounded out by an inventive cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and local craft beers on tap. Recently, ARLO won Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Big Groups in the San Diego Magazine Best of 2024 awards. Free parking is available.

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M
Mark
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always excellent at Island Prime!! Still, and I guess always will be pricey. If you want a great dining experience and don't mind the premium prices, this is a happening place!
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Island PrimePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.7
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The foods were great. It was my best salmon steak in my life. And view of mission bay was awesome.
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Dockside 1953Price: Moderate• Californian• Mission Beach
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4.6
J
Javier
San Diego •19 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and the service were excellent as always. The view was magnificent. The only draw back was the noise level it sounded like we were in the stock market. Very hard to talk and to hear the other person in my party.
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Bali Hai RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
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4.7
K
Kael
1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Best food, we loved this place. Will be back soon.
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Nolita HallPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Little Italy
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4.3
P
Patrick
San Diego •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 Feb 2025
We were staying at the resort and didn’t want to leave so we chose Tidal for a birthday dinner. The food was fine, maybe a little pricey, the crème brûlée was fantastic! I was mostly disappointed with the fact I had made reservations well in advance and stated it was for a 50th birthday. I didn’t expect anything from them but I would think that a simple “Happy Birthday” would have been nice. The location was very nice. Would recommend to anyone staying at the resort.
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TidalPrice: Very Expensive• American• Mission Bay
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4.4

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