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Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA

Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.7
4.7
9153 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:30
Booked 79 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 9,153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 a breathtaking oceanfront dining experience with consistently "amazing views" and "excellent food." Guests rave about the "attentive service" and delightful ambiance, perfect for special occasions or casual outings. The seafood Cobb salad and sushi rolls are standout dishes. Reservations recommended!

9,153 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is consistently very good, as is the service. Many seats offer stunning ocean views. The prices have steadily increased to the point of “no return” for me. $64 for lunch, tip included, for two orders of sliders (two on a plate) including fries & two ice teas, on TOP of $8 parking fee (not including tip). Yes, restaurants took a big hit a few years back due to COVID and prices for everything have increased but they use to serve three nice sized sliders, now two small plus they’ve moved it from an appetizer to a main “burger, sliders & sandwiches” with a price increase. I did notice they were not full of customers, which they had been for years, especially at the holidays, perhaps everyone is getting tired of the prices.

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  2. Delene

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think Dan was our server, and he was SUPERB! Give him a raise. His service and attentiveness to our special dietary needs and just general attitude was excellent! Please let him know ok? The food and presentation was excellent. And thank you for having a gluten free menu and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options too! Keep up the great work!

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  3. Rhonda

    Denver

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening. We were seated at our window table just in time to see the sunset! For an old couple from Colorado this was a very beautiful thing. Our server, Cheri was delightful and was never intrusive but always attentive. The food was excellent and well prepared. Overall a great evening.

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  4. Robert

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Elena, was excellent. We will be back. The food is always good, especially the sushi rolls.

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  5. Julie

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best service. Our waitress had a great sense of humor and handled my 94 year old father-in-law with ease. And the gluten free menu was perfect for him. Loved everything about our meal - the soup, salads, fresh seafood, and our deserts. 5 stars!

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  6. Yury

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. The food, service, and ambiance.

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  7. maureen

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening! Everything was perfect Drinks scallops bag of bones!

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  8. dave

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside and were comfortable temperature wise. The food and service was outstanding and our server was attentive and did not hurry us. A most enjoyable evening. Thank you.

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  9. Paula

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have the best dining experience at PCG! This time we ordered sushi and paella — delicious! Beautiful view as we watched the sunset. Excellent service too.

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  10. Donna

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous night to celebrate our anniversary . Great service with Jenna. Amazing sunset & evening 🥂⭐️

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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 4.7 stars by 9153 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 79 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
  • 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.
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