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Seréa

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 56 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
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Serẽa is proud to bring an exquisite sea-to-table dining experience to San Diego in a comfortable yet sophisticated setting.
Located just steps from the beach in the legendary Hotel del Coronado, the restaurant's key focus is the bounty of the sea. The menu focuses on sustainable seafood, with a coastal cuisine menu that spotlights the best of the region's oceans, farms and fields, ranging from the California Coast down to the Baja Peninsula.
Creative cuisine with a global flair is prepared by San Diego's own Chef Jojo Ruiz, who creates elegant, fresh dishes with just a hint of Mediterranean flair.

*Serea & The Hotel Del Coronado are currently undergoing a once in a century transformation, after 100 years, we felt a facelift was in order!
We wish you to be aware there will be evolving changes to the way we are able to serve you during this period as Serea and The Hotel Del Coronado are reimagined for generations to come.*

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Executive chef: JoJo Ruiz

MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Nothing comes between executive chef Jojo Ruiz and his James Beard certified-mission to serve sustainable, freshly caught seafood. Ruiz leads the kitchen at this waterfront Hotel del Coronado trailblazer, where the Mediterranean-accented MVPs include fresh seafood platters and whole fish, grilled or fried tableside.

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Location
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(619) 435-6611
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:30 am Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–2:00 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
The resort offers valet and self parking. Standard parking rates apply. Ridesharing is encouraged and a drop off area is available at the main entrance. $10 off of self-parking for dining Guests/Visitors only. Validations do not apply to Valet.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Popular dishes

THE GREEK SALAD$21.00
TOMATO, PEPPERS, CUCUMBER, RED ONION, FETA, MEDITERRANEAN OLIVES
SPRING CHOPPED SALAD$24.00
SEASONAL GREEN, ARTICHOKES, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, ANCHOVY, OLIVES, KEFALOTYRI CHEESE, AND POMEGRANATE DRESSING
BEET SALAD$23.00
ROASTED BEETS, PEARS, CITRUS LABNE, MARKET CITRUS, TOASTED PEPITAS, MUSTARD GREENS, STRAWBERRY POWDER, SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

APPETIZERS

HOUSE FOCACCIA$8.00
ROSEMARY, GARLIC CONFIT, ARTICHOKE TAPENADE
SEREA MEZZE$28.00
MARINATED OLIVES, MARCONA ALMONDS, HUMMUS TAHINI, SALSA MACHA, WHIPPED FARMERS CHEESE, GRILLED PITA
TUNA TARTARE$24.00
CITRUS, CUCUMBER, AVOCADO, PINE NUT, MINT, CILANTRO, PITA CHIPS
CHARCOAL GRILLED OCTOPUS$29.00
MARBLE POTATO, RED ONION, SUMAC, OLIVE, RED CHIMICHURRI
GARLIC HARISSA CHICKEN KABOB$24.00
ROASTED PEPPER TAPENADE, HARISSA YOGURT, FLAT BREAD
CRISPY CALAMARI$24.00
LEMON CHILI AIOLI, PINE NUT, LEMON, CAPER, PARSLEY
ZUCCHINI & EGGPLANT CHIPS$22.00
LEMON, PARSLEY, OREGANO
CRISPY SAGANAKI$22.00
KEFALOTYRI CHEESE, TOMATO, PEPPADEW PEPPERS, BAGNA CAUDA, LEMON
LOCAL HALIBUT CEVICHE*$26.00
CUCUMBER, AVOCADO, LIMON, COCONUT, AGAVE PICKLED SERRANO, SPRING ONION
WOOD ROASTED CAULIFLOWER$24.00
CRISPY CHICKPEA, MARCONA ALMOND SALSA, PEPPER ROMESCO

CAVIAR SERVICE

STURGEON CAVIAR, BLINIS, EGG, ONIONS, CREME FRAICHE
- 1oz$150.00
- 2oz$275.00

CRUDOS

BAJA KAMPACHI*$25.00
LIME, CILANTRO, MINT, DUKKAH, DRIED CHERRIES, SCHUG
KING SALMON*$25.00
FENNEL CURED SALMON, CUCUMBER, RADISH, PICKLED SERRANOS, TOMATO-CUCUMBER WATER, CRUSHED CORN NUTS, CHIVE OIL
BIG EYE TUNA$25.00
KALAMATA OLIVE AIOLI, CRISPY FENNEL & ONIONS, CAPER PRESERVED LEMON SALSA

DAILY SELECTION OF OYSTERS

*ALL OYSTERS SERVED WITH LEMONS, CUCUMBER-CILANTRO MIGNONETTE AND BAJA STYLE COCKTAIL SAUCE

DAILY SELECTION OF OYSTERS$4.00
EAST COAST | WEST COAST | BAJA

SHELLFISH PLATTER

ORDER INDIVIDUALLY OR FOR THE TABLE

ICE COLD
MIX OF EAST, WEST & BAJA OYSTERS MEXICAN BLUE SHRIMP MAINE LOBSTER SEASONAL CRAB
- PETITE$135.00
- GRANDE$205.00
WOOD ROASTED
MIX OF EAST, WEST & BAJA OYSTERS MEXICAN BLUE SHRIMP MAINE LOBSTER SEASONAL CRAB
- PETITE$145.00
- GRANDE$215.00

TABLESIDE FISH

Freshly caught whole fish sourced locally and responsibly. Sold by the pound at market price. Grilled fish is deboned table side.

WOOD GRILLED
Grilled over open fire, seasoned with olive oil, lemon, red wine vinegar & sea salt
FLASH FRIED
Flash fried served with bagna tomato conserva, peppadew peppers & fresh lemon.

SEA

SMOKED & SEARED MARKET TUNA*$48.00
MARCONA ALMOND, RED FLAME GRAPE, GOLDEN RAISINS, AJO BLANCO
PAN ROASTED BIG GLORY BAY SALMON$52.00
BUTTERED ASPARAGUS, CAVIAR BEURRE BLANC
SEAFOOD "ROMESCADA"$72.00
PACIFIC HALIBUT, HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS, BAJA SHRIMP, ROMESCADA SAUCE

LAND

ROASTED HALF CHICKEN$40.00
QUINCE PUREE, FREEKEH, PRESERVE LEMON TABBOULEH, ROASTED GRAPES, SABA GLAZE
8 OZ FILET$58.00
BAGNA CAUDA, BLISTERED TOMATO, ARUGULA
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS$63.00
MARBLE POTATO, MUSTARD GREENS, CHARRED EGGPLANT PUREE, CHERMOULA
KUROBUTA PORK CHOP$65.00
CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER PUREE, CITRUS GLAZE
MUSHROOM RISOTTO$40.00
WILD MUSHROOMS, BLACK TRUFFLES, CRISPY SHALLOTS, CITRUS HERBS

SIDES

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS$15.00
PANCETTA BREAD CRUMB, WHITE BALSAMIC DRESSING
FARMERS MARKET VEGETABLES$18.00
SEASONAL SELECTION
CRISPY EGGPLANT$16.00
ZA'ATAR CASHEW PUREE, TOMATO CONSERVA, FRESH HERBS
PATATAS BRAVAS$16.00
CHILI GARLIC AIOLI, CHIVE
GREEK FRIES$14.00
FETA, LEMON, TZATZIKI

What 2,333 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

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San Diego
Mediterranean

Review summary

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Seréa offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing views," "delicious food," and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "imaginative Mediterranean cuisine," especially the grilled octopus and beef carpaccio. Despite occasional slow service and high prices, the beautiful ambiance and "spectacular oceanfront setting" make it a top choice for special occasions.

2,332 Reviews

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Kjirsten
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at Serea was really wonderful - the view, the service, the recommendations, the food and beverages were all amazing. Thank you for a delightful, special time!
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elimcritic
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The prepared whole snapper was the best we have had in ages!
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Dominic
Orlando1 review
2.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Terrible experience inattentive wait staff. Food was subpar for the price. Avocado toast was terrible toast burnt and unable to cut with knife. It’s a beautiful setting with a limited menu and some items not available. So many other places that offer much better food and service. Don’t waste your money.
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graceandeilish
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting, good service, tasty food. Beautiful coastal walk nearby
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Esther VIP
Atlanta36 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The setting was beautiful. Although we did not get all the food that we ordered, the food that was delivered was very good. Unfortunately, we had the worst service ever. The food that was delivered was served one hour after being ordered, and only because we were finally able to catch the waiter’s attention to inquire about what had happened to our order. Several tables that arrived after we did were served way before us. Our waiter was not attentive and seemed to be over his head, so he probably mishandled our order, but blamed the kitchen for it. Our order of eggs Benedict was cold, so we returned it, but the waiter never took the initiative to have the kitchen make a new order. While the waiter compensated some items, he never really owned up what we perceived to have been his mistakes and he also never made an effort to fix the problems we experienced. Some of us left hungry.
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Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were outstanding! There’s no better than Mark!
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Michael
Dallas7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It is beautiful and the food is delicious but pricey for the portion size. The ambience cannot be beat! However, our dinner took 2.5 hours to be served and we did not order that many things. That was disappointing!
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DeannaH VIP
Orange County2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It was fine. Not worth the money food wise. Beautiful view. But food and service were just okay. Not worth a $250 bill for 2 people for mediocre food
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Kim
Pittsburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was excellent. Made my birthday really special.
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Sol VIP
Orange County14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my birthday with a special treat being next to the ocean at Serea. I’m from the Mediterranean and it brought back memories I used to experience with my family as a child. This is truly the only restaurant that gives you the authentic vibe of any restaurant in the Mediterranean. The atmosphere and whole fish is a must to try next time you’re visiting Serea
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Seréa is rated 4.5 stars by 2333 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 56 times today

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(619) 435-6611
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:30 am Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–2:00 pm
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
The resort offers valet and self parking. Standard parking rates apply. Ridesharing is encouraged and a drop off area is available at the main entrance. $10 off of self-parking for dining Guests/Visitors only. Validations do not apply to Valet.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Seréa

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Private dining

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CHARCOAL GRILLED OCTOPUS

KING SALMON

BEET SALAD

Serẽa Coastal Cuisine

RESERVATIONS

SALADS

THE GREEK SALAD$21.00

SPRING CHOPPED SALAD$24.00

BEET SALAD$23.00

APPETIZERS

HOUSE FOCACCIA$8.00

SEREA MEZZE$28.00

TUNA TARTARE$24.00

CHARCOAL GRILLED OCTOPUS$29.00

GARLIC HARISSA CHICKEN KABOB$24.00

CRISPY CALAMARI$24.00

ZUCCHINI & EGGPLANT CHIPS$22.00

CRISPY SAGANAKI$22.00

LOCAL HALIBUT CEVICHE*$26.00

WOOD ROASTED CAULIFLOWER$24.00

CAVIAR SERVICE

STURGEON CAVIAR, BLINIS, EGG, ONIONS, CREME FRAICHE

CRUDOS

BAJA KAMPACHI*$25.00

KING SALMON*$25.00

BIG EYE TUNA$25.00

DAILY SELECTION OF OYSTERS

DAILY SELECTION OF OYSTERS$4.00

SHELLFISH PLATTER

ICE COLD

WOOD ROASTED

TABLESIDE FISH

WOOD GRILLED

FLASH FRIED

SEA

SMOKED & SEARED MARKET TUNA*$48.00

PAN ROASTED BIG GLORY BAY SALMON$52.00

SEAFOOD "ROMESCADA"$72.00

LAND

ROASTED HALF CHICKEN$40.00

8 OZ FILET$58.00

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS$63.00

KUROBUTA PORK CHOP$65.00

MUSHROOM RISOTTO$40.00

SIDES

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS$15.00

FARMERS MARKET VEGETABLES$18.00

CRISPY EGGPLANT$16.00

PATATAS BRAVAS$16.00

GREEK FRIES$14.00

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