Brigantine - Imperial Beach

4.4

27 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received numerous accolades during our 40+ year history: "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today - just to name a few.

Located across the street from the Imperial Beach Pier, this Brigantine features a casual yet intimate open-air concept with indoor and outdoor seats. Catch the sunset from almost any seat.

Seafood and Steak. Great Happy Hour Sunday thru Friday 3-6pm.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(619) 591-1350
Website
http://www.brigantine.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
919 SEACOAST DRIVE, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Area
Imperial Beach
Cross Street
Evergreen
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
933, 934, 227
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Brig Classic Calamari StripsUS$15.00
Cocktail sauce, jalapeño white sauce
Brig Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00
Cocktail sauce & horseradish
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$16.00
Pork belly, Spanish chorizo, blue cheese & salted caramel
Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$21.00
Pan-seared blue crab, white wine mustard, fresh slaw
Blackened Ahi SashimiUS$19.00
Asian slaw, sweet ponzu
Monterey Artichoke FrittersUS$13.00
Parmesan, lemon aioli
Crispy Coconut Macadamia ShrimpUS$19.00
Mango salsa, ponzu sauce
Crab & Shrimp FondueUS$20.00
Crunchy garlic toast
Coctel Del MarUS$20.00
Shrimp, red crab, avocado, tomato, cucumber, spicy tomato-lime marinade
Ketch IPA Buffalo WingsUS$16.00
Bone-in wings, house-made buffalo sauce & blue cheese dressing
Napa Valley NachosUS$16.00
House-made potato chips, grilled chicken, fontina & point reyes blue cheese, bacon, green onions, sour cream
Ahi Poke Wonton CrispsUS$19.00
Ahi tuna, spicy sesame vinaigrette, cucumber & avocado
Grilled OctopusUS$20.00
Bilbao chorizo, brussels sprout leaves, caramelized onion, chickpeas, grape tomatoes, & pickled pimiento peppers with English pea purée
Brig Clam Chowder
New England style
- CupUS$9.00
- BowlUS$11.00
Brig House SaladUS$12.00
Crisp greens tossed with hearts of palm, dried cranberries, glazed pecans, & crumbled blue cheese vinaigrette
Spinach SaladUS$12.00
Bacon, diced tomato & hard-boiled egg, cider-cottage cheese vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Chopped romaine tossed in our classic caesar dressing with garlic croutons & parmesan cheese
BLT WedgeUS$12.00
Iceberg wedge, chopped tomato, crumbled bacon, buttermilk blue cheese
Shrimp & Crab LouieUS$18.00
Shrimp, crab, avocado, egg, cucumber, tomato, mixed greens, louie dressing

Favorites

Blackened SalmonUS$27.00
Cremini mushroom, chickpeas, cipollini onion, & roasted red pepper with English pea purée
Signature Marinated SwordfishUS$27.00
Parmesan risotto, chef’s vegetables & avocado lime butter
Golden Ale-Battered Cod Fish & ChipsUS$25.00
Wild Alaskan cod & garlic-parmesan french fries
Macadamia Crusted MahiUS$26.00
Lemon beurre blanc, parmesan risotto & chef’s vegetables
Wok-Charred AhiUS$26.00
Seared sushi-grade tuna, wok-tossed vegetables, wonton crisps, jasmine rice & wasabi-shoyu sauce
Shrimp & GritsUS$25.00
Sautéed Mexican shrimp, bacon, Bilbao chorizo, creamed yellow grits & lemon pan sauce
Certified Sterling New York SteakUS$29.00
8oz cut topped with blue cheese-truffle crust, mashed potatoes, garlic green beans & red wine demi glace
Breaded Cauliflower 'Steak'US$23.00
Shitake mushrooms, caramelized onions, brussels sprouts, toasted almonds, roasted peppers & yellow coconut curry sauce

Sandwiches & Tacos

Free Bird Chicken SandwichUS$19.00
Spicy buttermilk crispy chicken breast, american cheese, bacon, pickled green tomatoes, peppercorn mayo
All American BurgerUS$20.00
Caramelized onions, applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, tomatoes, shredded lettuce & Brig burger sauce; served with french fries
French DipUS$20.00
Thinly sliced ribeye, provolone cheese, caramelized onions & garlic-horseradish aioli on toasted onion roll with au jus
Brig Fish TacosUS$18.50
Cabbage, salsa fresca, cheddar, ranch dressing, corn tortillas
Grilled Sonoran Spiced Swordfish TacosUS$20.50
Cabbage, salsa fresca, cheddar, ranch dressing, corn tortillas
Lobster Tempura TacosUS$28.00
Cucumber-jicama slaw & cilantro remoulade on blue corn tortillas, garlic truffle fries & chef's vegetables
Surf & Turf TacosUS$20.50
Carne asada, baja shrimp, cheddar cheese, mexican slaw & salsa fresca
Buffalo Chicken TacosUS$18.50
Crispy chicken strips tossed in buffalo sauce, shredded lettuce, salsa fresca, cotija cheese & ranch dressing

Oyster Bar

Oyster on the HalfUS$3.75
Horseradish, cocktail sauce
Oysters RockefellerUS$24.00
Spinach, bacon, parmesan aioli, pernod

What 27 people are saying

Brigantine - Imperial Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Brigantine - Imperial Beach offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent friendly service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "great waiting staff," particularly mentioning standout service from Matt and Jackie. The "magnificent view" and "cool atmosphere" enhance the experience, making it a favorite spot for special occasions.

27 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was okay but the service seemed very blah when I asked the waiter if he can bring me a few lemon wedges he said there’s one under the tacos . I looked and it was just one lemon . I figured he didn’t feel up for bringing any extra by shutting me up half way through my sentence . I won’t go back here again
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Gail
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent friendly service. I loved the open air feeling to the restaurant.
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Jill VIP
San Diego9 reviews
2.0
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I’ve dined at Portside Pier Brigantine, and what a totally different experience. My husband’s steak was a very poor cut but we shrugged it off. The wedge salad was mediocre. The temp dropped significantly b/c the giant garage door was open. I had on a sweater and boots and was freezing. We were inside about as close to the kitchen as you can get, so there was nowhere to move. The dessert was what did us in. The s’more brownie came out 1/2 melted and sloppily thrown together. I care more about the taste so we dug in. It might be the first dessert we’ve never finished. The brownie was dry and burnt to the point we couldn’t eat it. I mentioned it to the server (who had been attentive up to this point), asking if it’s supposed to be almost crunchy. He replied “yeah it has a bit of crisp” and he ran our card. I guess we’ll stick to the Portside and Coronado locations!
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Gintaras VIP
Washington DC29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great waiting staff especially Matt B. Thanks
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Clau6ia VIP
San Diego19 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the Napa nachos and the service. View is Magnificent.
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Ana
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar. The drinks were excellent and the service and food were outstanding. We will be back.
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Cinnamon
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. My favorite in the area! Food is always terrific. Matt was amazing! Great place to have New Years Dinner!
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Dennis VIP
Denver1 review
3.0
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Decent food, the quantities were lacking, however the flavor was on track. The oysters were great!
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Jose M.
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely enjoyed the food and service, best places for good food and holiday themed drinks and food.
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Linda VIP
San Diego28 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was GREAT!! We didn't love all the food, but the cocktails and dessert were great.
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FAQs

Brigantine - Imperial Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 591-1350.

Brigantine - Imperial Beach is rated 4.4 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brigantine - Imperial Beach

919 SEACOAST DRIVE, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Evergreen
Area
Imperial Beach
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 11:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
933, 934, 227
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.brigantine.com/
Phone number
(619) 591-1350

Brigantine - Imperial Beach

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Small Plates

Brig Classic Calamari StripsUS$15.00

Brig Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$16.00

Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$21.00

Blackened Ahi SashimiUS$19.00

Monterey Artichoke FrittersUS$13.00

Crispy Coconut Macadamia ShrimpUS$19.00

Crab & Shrimp FondueUS$20.00

Coctel Del MarUS$20.00

Ketch IPA Buffalo WingsUS$16.00

Napa Valley NachosUS$16.00

Ahi Poke Wonton CrispsUS$19.00

Grilled OctopusUS$20.00

Brig Clam Chowder

Brig House SaladUS$12.00

Spinach SaladUS$12.00

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

BLT WedgeUS$12.00

Shrimp & Crab LouieUS$18.00

Favorites

Blackened SalmonUS$27.00

Signature Marinated SwordfishUS$27.00

Golden Ale-Battered Cod Fish & ChipsUS$25.00

Macadamia Crusted MahiUS$26.00

Wok-Charred AhiUS$26.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$25.00

Certified Sterling New York SteakUS$29.00

Breaded Cauliflower 'Steak'US$23.00

Sandwiches & Tacos

Free Bird Chicken SandwichUS$19.00

All American BurgerUS$20.00

French DipUS$20.00

Brig Fish TacosUS$18.50

Grilled Sonoran Spiced Swordfish TacosUS$20.50

Lobster Tempura TacosUS$28.00

Surf & Turf TacosUS$20.50

Buffalo Chicken TacosUS$18.50

Oyster Bar

Oyster on the HalfUS$3.75

Oysters RockefellerUS$24.00

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Review summary

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Dining areas

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