Best Lunch Restaurants in Ocean Beach

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1. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4228)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 129 times today

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

2. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(7599)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 102 times today

Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.

3. El Sueño

4.1

Excellent(180)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 27 times today

Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.

4. Cannonball

4.5

Awesome(1154)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Mission Bay

Booked 57 times today

Refreshing craft cocktails, seriously tasty sushi, and California cuisine are just the start of what you’ll savor at Cannonball. Whether you choose to get cozy within our intimate cocktail lounge or out on the rooftop terrace, you’ll be treated to truly spectacular Mission Beach views every bite and sip. Dive into culinary creativity at Cannonball—there’s nothing quite like it!For larger parties, please contact us directly at info@cannonballsd.com

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5. Bali Hai Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(6001)

Price: Expensive

• Polynesian • Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

Booked 67 times today

Exotic Pacific dining on an enchanted tiki island.The Bali Hai Restaurant has been a favorite in San Diego for over fifty years. Our spectacular views of the San Diego bay and the downtown skyline make us the perfect location for any special event. Along with our dining room upstairs, our premise possesses three different and versatile private rooms. The flexibility of multiple private facilities allows us to accommodate any type of party. We host weddings, class reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, concerts, memorials, festivals, fundraisers, business meetings, seminars, and corporate events.

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6. Ironside Fish & Oyster

4.5

Awesome(4566)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Little Italy

Booked 106 times today

Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.

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7. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4.6

Exceptional(6674)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 61 times today

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

8. Dockside 1953

4.5

Awesome(615)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Mission Beach

Booked 12 times today

With its spectacular waterfront setting on Mission Bay, nautical-inspired design, and a menu of mouthwatering dishes, Dockside 1953 is a favorite restaurant for hotel guests and locals alike. Aptly named for its marina-facing locale at the Bahia Resort Hotel and the year the resort opened, Dockside 1953 is a stunning standout in San Diego’s dining scene. Fresh, coastal-inspired, and locally sourced — the eclectic menu of California fare features dishes to satisfy all palates. With a dedication to high-quality ingredients, menu highlights include classic sweet and savory options for breakfast; salads, bowls, and flatbreads for lunch; sharable starters and fresh seafood entrées for dinner; and a thoughtful wine and cocktail menu. The extensive outdoor patio features cozy fire pits, gorgeous Mission Bay views, and a covered trellis to shade guests.

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9. Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.7

Exceptional(4246)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 90 times today

The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service. Today, we’re known far and wide for our San Diego-style surf and turf. From our award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our perpetually best-selling marinated grilled swordfish. Always prepared to exceed expectations, and served with a smile. You can stop in at any neighborhood Brigantine and get a taste of the local flavor, from regionally inspired specials, to custom cocktails and home town craft beers. At the Brigantine we make first timers feel like regulars, and consider regulars part of the family. So come by often, and share our taste for life.

10. El Agave

4.7

Exceptional(2482)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 25 times today

Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.

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Anthony
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Had an absolutely great time with my gf and would recommend it to anyone. Was way more than we expected, the food was excellent and so was the service.
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CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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4.6
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Michael
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food, service and sea view Thank you for making my wife's birthday unforgettable experience. Thank you Michael
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CannonballPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Mission Bay
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4.5
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JoelleVIP
San Diego •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a lovely new years brunch (though I do wish they actually served brunch fare). Everything was very delicious! The service, while very friendly and accommodating, got a little slow toward the end as it got busier, which is understandable. It would’ve been okay except we were in a booth that was one of two they have for parties of six but maybe six short, slim people? Pretty uncomfortable, especially in that corner spot, I spent the whole meal with my arms up over the back of the booth. I’m chubby but the rest of my party were regular sized men and one slim woman and we all felt squashed. But otherwise, a beautiful meal on a lovely day.
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SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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BobVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Well what can I say...?! Bali Hai on New Year's Day has been a family tradition for 16 years! And it is AWESOME! Best brunch in San Diego and the best restaurant run by the best family! And the World's BEST Mai Tai's !
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Bali Hai RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Polynesian• Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
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4.6
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SaraVIP
San Diego •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
The Enchiladas Suiza were amazing. The service was great. I would recommend for sure.
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El SueñoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.1

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168 restaurants available nearby

1. Seneca

2. Coasterra

3. El Sueño

4. Cannonball

5. Bali Hai Restaurant

6. Ironside Fish & Oyster

7. Tom Hams Lighthouse

8. Dockside 1953

9. Brigantine at Portside Pier

10. El Agave

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