Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Cardiff By The Sea

Delicious well prepared food in an old world setting. Enjoyed the deviled eggs, lobster bisque( not as warm as we’d like), homemade rolls w/ garlic chive butter( yummy)! Our entrees were sea bass and Wiener schnitzel. I asked for my to be topped ala Holstein which Chef agreed to making adding a scrumptious addition to this dish. Wine list is large with many very expensive choices. Our meal was topped off by a lovely warm flaky apple strudel topped with a tiny scoop of ice cream. Nice setting in lovely Rancho Santa Fe!

We had an enjoyable dining experience. Our waiter was attentive, the service was good and the food was tasty. We were a group of 8 (two families) and sat off to the side at a round table. It was a bit quieter there which was good for conversation. We will definitely return.

Came to Pacific Coast Grill for dinner and had a great experience overall. Our server was friendly, attentive, and checked in often without being overbearing. The Hot Stone Surf & Turf was a fun, interactive dish, though a little anxiety-inducing making sure everything was cooked correctly. The ahi was definitely better than the filet. The shrimp dumplings were the favorite of the night—the texture was phenomenal, and the sauce was sweet and flavorful. The sea bass had a light sauce that complemented it nicely. The salmon was cooked well, though it could have used a bit more sauce to balance out the amount of rice. It leaned on the sweeter side, which matched the menu description. The lobster was cooked well though there was nothing remarkable about it. For dessert, the tempura bananas and apple pie were a perfect way to end the night. Definitely a great spot for a meal with a view! You should plan on valeting your car.

Very nice evening using our birthday discount card for my wife’s birthday - pork chops and wine were great. Great time with friends

Great food, great service and a truly great view of the Pacific!