Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

Name: Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
Address: 2526 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA, United States, 92007
Telephone: (760) 479-0721
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

9240 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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2 people

13 Jan 2025

19:30

Booked 95 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(760) 479-0721
Website
http://www.pacificcoastgrill.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Israel "Izzy" Balderas
Private party facilities
Party for 2 or 200 on the beach? Pacific Coast Grill has multiple options for your group. We have a private room that seats (12), upstairs patio that seats (46), downstairs patio that seats (30) or buy out the entire upstairs or downstairs.

Location
2526 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007
Area
Cardiff By The Sea
Cross Street
Quarter mile south of Chesterfield Dr. on the beach side of HWY 101.
Parking details
We offer valet for $8
Public transit
Take the coaster to the Solana Beach station from there take the Oceanside 101 bus north. Get off at Cardiff Beach and walk south on 101 for about 2 minutes.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Shrimp DumplingsUS$17.50
With port wine sauce
Crispy Cornmeal CalamariUS$18.50
With lemon and chipotle dipping sauce
Applewood Smoked Chicken TaquitosUS$17.00
Roasted jalapeño-tomato salsa, crema and Cotija cheese
White Truffle House-cut Kennebec FriesUS$14.50
Tossed with sea salt, Reggiano Parmigiano and parsley

Chilled Appetizers

House-made GuacamoleUS$16.50
With fresh cut tortilla chips and salsa fresca
Dungeness Crab GuacamoleUS$28.50
Jalapeño s, red onions, cilantro and fresh cut tortilla chips
Torched Yellowtail TiraditoUS$24.00
Shishito pepper aioli, crispy wonton shreds, chili oil and micro shiso
Longboard RollUS$26.50
Poke salmon, crispy soft-shell crab, avocado, daikon sprout and yuzu-serrano ponzu
Sea Dragon RollUS$26.50
Hamachi, spicy tuna, asparagus, ponzu, crispy shallots-garlic chili sauce and scallions
Sunshine RollUS$26.50
Hamachi, salmon, crab, coconut shrimp, mango, avocado, macadamia and sweet chili
Cardiff Reef RollUS$26.50
Spicy tuna, dungeness crab, tempura jalapeños, avocado and ginger-ponzu sauce
Seasonal Oysters on the Half Shell
Passion fruit mignonette and cocktail sauces half dozen

Soup and Salads

Lobster and Shrimp ChowderUS$15.00
With applewood smoked bacon and oyster crackers
Mixed Organic GreensUS$14.50
With sun-dried cranberry vinaigrette, almonds and bleu cheese
CaesarUS$15.50
Caesar DeluxeUS$16.50
Little gem lettuce, toasted pepitas, avocado, Cotija and chile-garlic croutons/
Pacific Seafood CobbUS$27.50
Dungeness crab, shrimp, bacon, avocado, eggs, blue cheese, 1000 dressing
Baby Beets and PearUS$17.50
Arugula, spinach, goat cheese, macadamia, balsamic-basil vinaigrette
Honey-chili Glazed SalmonUS$26.50
Mixed greens, mango, coconut, charred pineapple, soy-tahini dressing

Burgers, Sliders and Sandwiches

For maximum freshness all of our burgers are ground in-house. Unless otherwise stated, all sandwiches served with fresh-cut Kennebec-sea salt fries

PCG BurgerUS$16.00
House-ground half pound certified "sterling" chuck
Ribeye Patty MeltUS$26.00
Maui onion-mayo, smoked provolone, onion strings on grilled rustic sourdough
Outrageous Veggie BurgerUS$18.50
Vegan bacon and cheese, garlic mayo, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomatoes
Baja Crispy Chicken SandwichUS$19.50
Guacamole, applewood bacon, Pepper Jack cheese and jalapeño ranch
The Primo DipUS$26.50
Half lb, sliced smoked prime rib, herb au jus and horseradish cream sauce on baguette
Filet Mignon SlidersUS$19.50
Medium rare with jack cheese, onion strings, demi glaze, sea salt-truffle fries
Seared Ahi SlidersUS$19.50
Teriyaki marinated with wasabi-mayo spread, ponzu slaw and sea salt-truffle fries
Lobster and Shrimp DeluxeUS$27.00
Bacon, avocado, vine ripened tomatoes, sprouts, garlic mayo, on wheat toast
Mahi Mahi SandwichUS$20.50
Lemon-dill mayo, coleslaw, onion- jalapeño ponzu, mixed cheeses and avocado

Entrées

Skirt Steak QuesadillaUS$19.50
Cotija crusted, Jack and Cheddar, charred corn salsa and jalapeño sauce
Braised Short Rib Street TacosUS$19.00
With fresh onions, cilantro, guacamole, jalapeño salsa and pinto beans
Bag O' BonzUS$24.50
Apple-wood smoked Hawaiian style baby back ribs and fresh-cut kennebec-sea salt fries
Surf and Turf BurritoUS$23.00
Adobo shrimp, skirt steak, guacamole, Jack and Cheddar and roasted jalapeño salsa
Ahi Poke BowlUS$22.50
Seaweed salad, sushi rice, avocado, crispy wontons and sesame seeds
Pacifico Battered Fish and ChipsUS$22.50
Mahi mahi, kennebec fries, jalapeño tartar sauce and ponzu
Seabass TacosUS$21.00
Mango-jicama slaw, tequila-yogurt sauce, refried beans and spanish rice
Baja Fish TacosUS$22.50
Today's fresh filet with salsa fresca, black beans and guacamole
Lobster TacosUS$29.50
With roasted corn-tomato salsa, black beans and choice of tortillas
Seafood PastaUS$28.00
Shrimp, lobster, scallop and mahi with smoked tomato sauce, Thai basil and Parmesan
Sesame-crusted Seared AhiUS$28.00
Coconut forbidden rice, beech mushrooms and ginger-ponzu sauce
Pan Seared SeabassUS$27.00
Mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, tomato, basil, white wine sauce

What 9,240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Seafood
North San Diego
Best Ambience
North San Diego
Great for scenic views
North San Diego
Seafood
North San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pacific Coast Grill in Cardiff offers "beautiful ocean views" and "amazing food" with a varied menu that caters to all tastes. Guests consistently praise the "excellent service" and delightful ambiance, making it a perfect spot for special occasions or a casual outing. The seafood and cocktails receive rave reviews, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

9,240 Reviews

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alex
VIP
San Diego
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food has been ok the last few times, staff seems less engaged. And they add 4% to every bill when they bring you. When you ask them what it is for nobody really has a standard response just that it isn't a tip. They assume that most patrons dont look at the bill too closely. The restaurant seems to have lost its interest in taking care of their customers first. And the food comes out so fast it sometimes makes you wonder how fresh it is. I miss the old PCG. Where it was a food experience with a view. The restaurant only had 3 tables full on the main level when we were there last. And plenty of space in their parking lot.
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Jay
VIP
San Diego
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Normally I am not disappointed. Tonight was a bit of a disappointment, but was corrected before it went South. I ordered for us, and was hoping we would get Seabass the way we like it. Instead it was done in a mandarin style. We asked and it was represented as a grilled Seabass with the sides we expected. All was well.
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Seth
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A++++++++ We had a wonderful evening at Pacific Coast Grill to celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary. The food was outstanding. Sherrie, our waitress, offered excellent service with a kind and friendly approach. The staff overall was phenomenal right down to the valet. I highly recommend this restaurant for all the above reasons and a BIG PLUS for the spectacular view right on the ocean! Enjoy and be kind.
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Donna
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing as usual. Our server Jenna was the best! Always a great experience at PCG
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Banita
VIP
San Diego
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always love my time here. Sunset table out on patio is the best part of this place. I love the pineapple red chili martini, the plum dumplings, the guacamole and crab with chips, and the pacific paella. Everything else is so amazing too, but the above is what i order when we want drinks and share plates! Service always on par, sweet, accomodating for heaters :). The valet line sometimes gets long, but they deserve the tip that you should give. Will always come back just for the view, but the service too!
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Dorinda
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great service, valet, waitress/waitress, food presentation, top notch
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ryan
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really love the service here. We’ve had the same server both times we are here. She’s incredible. The food is pretty good but we definitely come back for the service.
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J
Jody
VIP
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The women’s restroom was disgusting (trash on floors, NO TOILET PAPER, trash basket over flowing). I went to hostess station where FOUR employees were standing and chatting with one another and I let the hostess know that there was no TP and the bathroom needed attention. I went in later and there was TP but trash now was overfilling and all over the ground. No attention to detail. The service and getting our food was quite slow. The coconut crusted mahi mahi had burnt coconut on top and the mahi was very dry. This is one of my favorites restaurants and I brought a new person here and it was a very disappointing visit given the prices paid.
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Hannah
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love this place! Great food, great drinks, great staff, and incredible views!
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Timothy
VIP
Des Moines
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is of highest quality. The server can customize my order easily. Very friendly. The staff is incredible and works very hard. Our favorite restaurant in San Diego.
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FAQs

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 479-0721.

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff is rated 4.8 stars by 9240 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

13 Jan 2025

19:30

Booked 95 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

2526 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007

Additional information

Cross Street
Quarter mile south of Chesterfield Dr. on the beach side of HWY 101.
Area
Cardiff By The Sea
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer valet for $8
Public transit
Take the coaster to the Solana Beach station from there take the Oceanside 101 bus north. Get off at Cardiff Beach and walk south on 101 for about 2 minutes.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Israel "Izzy" Balderas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pacificcoastgrill.com/
Phone number
(760) 479-0721
Private party facilities
Party for 2 or 200 on the beach? Pacific Coast Grill has multiple options for your group. We have a private room that seats (12), upstairs patio that seats (46), downstairs patio that seats (30) or buy out the entire upstairs or downstairs.

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Hot Appetizers

Shrimp DumplingsUS$17.50

Crispy Cornmeal CalamariUS$18.50

Applewood Smoked Chicken TaquitosUS$17.00

White Truffle House-cut Kennebec FriesUS$14.50

Chilled Appetizers

House-made GuacamoleUS$16.50

Dungeness Crab GuacamoleUS$28.50

Torched Yellowtail TiraditoUS$24.00

Longboard RollUS$26.50

Sea Dragon RollUS$26.50

Sunshine RollUS$26.50

Cardiff Reef RollUS$26.50

Seasonal Oysters on the Half Shell

Soup and Salads

Lobster and Shrimp ChowderUS$15.00

Mixed Organic GreensUS$14.50

CaesarUS$15.50

Caesar DeluxeUS$16.50

Pacific Seafood CobbUS$27.50

Baby Beets and PearUS$17.50

Honey-chili Glazed SalmonUS$26.50

Burgers, Sliders and Sandwiches

PCG BurgerUS$16.00

Ribeye Patty MeltUS$26.00

Outrageous Veggie BurgerUS$18.50

Baja Crispy Chicken SandwichUS$19.50

The Primo DipUS$26.50

Filet Mignon SlidersUS$19.50

Seared Ahi SlidersUS$19.50

Lobster and Shrimp DeluxeUS$27.00

Mahi Mahi SandwichUS$20.50

Entrées

Skirt Steak QuesadillaUS$19.50

Braised Short Rib Street TacosUS$19.00

Bag O' BonzUS$24.50

Surf and Turf BurritoUS$23.00

Ahi Poke BowlUS$22.50

Pacifico Battered Fish and ChipsUS$22.50

Seabass TacosUS$21.00

Baja Fish TacosUS$22.50

Lobster TacosUS$29.50

Seafood PastaUS$28.00

Sesame-crusted Seared AhiUS$28.00

Pan Seared SeabassUS$27.00

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