Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.8

9309 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 107 times today

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

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Sushi
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

House Made Guacamole$19.50
with cucumber, carrots, celery & salsa fresca
Dungeness Crab Guacamole$30.50
jalapeno, red onions, cilantro & fresh cucumber, carrots & celery
Seasonal Oysters on the Half Shell
passion fruit mignonette & cocktail sauces half dozen
Ahi Poke Tower$25.50
Dungeness crab, spicy mayo, avocado & fresh sliced cucumber
*Cardiff Reef Roll$27.00
spicy tuna, Dungeness crab, fresh jalapenos, avocado & tamari-ponzu sauce
*Veggie Roll$18.00
cucumber, mango, daikon sprouts, avocado & tamari-ponzu sauce

Salads

Mixed Organic Greens$15.00
with sun-dried cranberry vinaigrette, almonds & bleu cheese
Baby Beets & Pear Salad$18.00
wild arugula, goat cheese, macadamia nuts, balsamic-basil vinaigrette

Entrees

Pacific Paella$46.50
grilled lobster tail, mahi, clams, scallops, shrimp & saffron Arborio rice
Grilled Seabass$36.50
mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, tomato, basil, white wine sauce
Seared Ahi$38.00
coconut forbidden rice, beech mushrooms & tamari-ponzu butter sauce
Lobster Tail$59.50
8oz. broiled & served with jasmine rice, artichokes, green beans, summer baby squash
Plum-Ginger Braised Short Ribs$37.50
cheddar-jalapeño au gratin potatoes & shaved Brussel sprouts
Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon 8oz.$48.50
Boursin mashed, charred asparagus & green peppercorn demi glaze
Cowboy Steak$59.50
18 oz. bone in “Sterling” Ribeye with smoked fingerling potatoes & asparagus
Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon & Lobster$79.50
6oz. “Sterling” Filet Mignon with 8oz. Lobster Tail

Desserts

Dulce de Leche Crème Brulee$13.00
with wild mixed berries
Tahitian Coconut Cheesecake$13.00
with passion fruit sauce
PCG Banana Split$15.00
chocolate gelato, drizzled with chocolate-caramel sauce macadamia

What 9,309 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

Loved For

San Diego
Great for scenic views
San Diego
Seafood
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 "spectacular view" of the ocean, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "amazing food," with the seafood dishes being a highlight. The ambiance is praised for its relaxing beachside setting, and outdoor seating lets diners enjoy "breathtaking sunsets."

9,309 Reviews

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jonathan
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and it was a very nice restaurant! Vibe is very intimate, great for date night with your significant other. Food was very good, and they have valet service as well. Our server Rachel was very attentive even tho it was pretty busy. Would definitely recommend coming here and getting the outside seating to enjoy a sunset dinner.
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Marissa
VIP
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for the beautiful service from reservation to dining experience! We enjoyed all the food served! Thank you!!
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Al
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a reservation for an early dinner the day after Valentines with my girl, and everything was wonderful. She had the Ahi and I had the Alaskan Halibut, and both were excellent. Service was the best as well from the hostess to the waiter, and we had a table near the window for the sunset. Made for a delightful time for us both!
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Edward
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to enjoy with your loved ones. The view is priceless and the food was amazing.
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Jeanne
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were excellent and service by John was superb. Fillet mignon and swordfish were delicious and the vegetables and sauces were delightful and intriguing. Great place for a special night. Fine choice for an elegant business dinner as well.
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Peter
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was bland and the service wasn’t great. Ambiance was good but other than that I can’t say I’ll be going back anytime soon.
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Jim
VIP
Minneapolis
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very noisy inside. Hard to hear each other across the table. Food and service were good.
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David
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was heavily raining so it was noisy upstairs and a little wet.
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Rod
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful experience for my wife's birthday. The waiter Lane was a perfect fit. Just the right amount of attention and fun to talk with. The food was excellent.
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Vince
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent. It was our 25th anniversary and they helped us celebrate with a delicious dessert on the house. Incredible location on the beach.
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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 9309 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 107 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.
Neighborhood
Cardiff By The Sea
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
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, Takeout, 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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Seafood Pasta

Alaskan Halibut

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Chilled Appetizers

House Made Guacamole$19.50

Dungeness Crab Guacamole$30.50

Seasonal Oysters on the Half Shell

Ahi Poke Tower$25.50

*Cardiff Reef Roll$27.00

*Veggie Roll$18.00

Salads

Mixed Organic Greens$15.00

Baby Beets & Pear Salad$18.00

Entrees

Pacific Paella$46.50

Grilled Seabass$36.50

Seared Ahi$38.00

Lobster Tail$59.50

Plum-Ginger Braised Short Ribs$37.50

Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon 8oz.$48.50

Cowboy Steak$59.50

Chili-Rubbed Filet Mignon & Lobster$79.50

Desserts

Dulce de Leche Crème Brulee$13.00

Tahitian Coconut Cheesecake$13.00

PCG Banana Split$15.00

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