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    The Best Waterfront-restaurants in Point Loma

    Liberty Station, harborside seafood, and Sunset Cliffs.

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    Coasterra is the best waterfront-restaurants in Point Loma — scored 88/100 in our citywide ranking. The best downtown skyline view from a dinner table. Also worth the trip: Mitch's Seafood, Bali Hai.

    Point Loma, before you go

    A big, varied peninsula: Liberty Station's converted Navy campus and food hall, Shelter and Harbor Island's marina restaurants, Ocean Beach's border, and Sunset Cliffs at the western edge.

    Getting there
    Rosecrans Street from I-5 or I-8. About 15 minutes from downtown, 10 from the airport.
    Parking
    Free and plentiful at Liberty Station; tighter along Shelter Island on weekends.
    When to go
    Sunset, unambiguously — Sunset Cliffs and the harbor-facing restaurants are built around it.
    Local note
    Liberty Station works as a single stop with several options; the marina restaurants are a separate trip on the other side of the peninsula.

    At a glance

    The Best Waterfront-restaurants in Point Loma — comparison
    PlaceAreaWhat to getPriceScore
    CoasterraHarbor IslandCeviche and the carne asada$35–6088
    Mitch's SeafoodPoint LomaFish and chips on the dock$18–3088
    Bali HaiShelter IslandMai Tai and the pork belly$30–5087
    #2

    Coasterra

    Harbor Island
    Order: Ceviche and the carne asada$35–60

    The best downtown skyline view from a dinner table.

    Coasterra's modern Mexican menu is solid and the Harbor Island location gives you the full downtown skyline across the water. It's a special-occasion room that's easier to book than the La Jolla coast.

    Read our full Coasterra review — scored 88/100 in our Best Waterfront Restaurants in San Diego with pros, cons and what to order.

    Local tip: Request a patio table facing the city and arrive 45 minutes before sunset.

    88
    Experience
    90
    Consistency
    89
    Value
    76
    Atmosphere
    96
    Uniqueness
    90
    #4

    Mitch's Seafood

    Point Loma
    Order: Fish and chips on the dock$18–30

    The best no-frills waterfront seafood in San Diego.

    Mitch's sits on the Point Loma docks where the boats unload, and the fish is as fresh as it sounds. Picnic tables and paper baskets keep it cheap.

    Read our full Mitch's Seafood review — scored 88/100 in our Best Waterfront Restaurants in San Diego with pros, cons and what to order.

    Local tip: Order at the window and grab a picnic table facing the sportfishing boats.

    88
    Experience
    88
    Consistency
    89
    Value
    90
    Atmosphere
    82
    Uniqueness
    84
    #5

    Bali Hai

    Shelter Island
    Order: Mai Tai and the pork belly$30–50

    A San Diego classic with the best combination of tiki and bay view.

    Bali Hai has been a landmark since 1954. The food has improved considerably in the last decade and the patio remains one of the best sunset spots on the bay.

    Read our full Bali Hai review — scored 90/100 in our Best Tiki Bars in San Diego with pros, cons and what to order.

    Local tip: Sunday brunch is the best value on the menu.

    87
    Experience
    86
    Consistency
    90
    Value
    80
    Atmosphere
    94
    Uniqueness
    88

    Full profiles

    CoasterraMitch's SeafoodBali Hai

    How Point Loma places citywide

    We score every waterfront-restaurants pick in San Diego on the same criteria, so these 3 Point Loma entries can be read against the other 5 on the citywide list. Point Loma averages 88/100 here against a citywide average of 87/100, with The Marine Room holding the citywide top spot elsewhere.

    • Coasterra— 2nd of 8 citywide · 88/100 · $35–60
    • Mitch's Seafood— 4th of 8 citywide · 88/100 · $18–30
    • Bali Hai— 5th of 8 citywide · 87/100 · $30–50

    Price spread in Point Loma: $35–60 to $18–30 to $30–50 — compare the current menu before you visit.

    Make a day of it in Point Loma

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    Reader picks

    Our rankings are editorial. This part is yours — vote for your favorite waterfront-restaurants in point loma in San Diego. One vote per reader. 1 vote so far · leading: Mitch's Seafood

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    How we score

    How we scored it

    40%

    Experience

    How good the core food, drink, or activity actually is.

    20%

    Consistency

    Repeatability across visits, staff, and seasons.

    20%

    Value

    Price relative to what you get.

    10%

    Atmosphere

    Setting, crowd, and comfort.

    10%

    Uniqueness

    Something you can't get anywhere else in San Diego.

    We scored the food independently from the view, then weighted Atmosphere higher than usual because the setting is the reason people book these tables.

    FAQ

    What is the best waterfront-restaurants in Point Loma?

    Coasterra is our top-scored pick for waterfront-restaurants in Point Loma (88/100). The best downtown skyline view from a dinner table.

    How many waterfront-restaurants spots in Point Loma made the list?

    3 Point Loma spots scored high enough to make our citywide waterfront-restaurants ranking. Every pick is scored with the same criteria we use across San Diego.

    What does it cost?

    Expect roughly $35–60, $18–30, $30–50 across these Point Loma picks.

    Where do you park for waterfront-restaurants in Point Loma?

    Free and plentiful at Liberty Station; tighter along Shelter Island on weekends.

    When is the best time to go in Point Loma?

    Sunset, unambiguously — Sunset Cliffs and the harbor-facing restaurants are built around it.

    How do Point Loma picks compare to the rest of San Diego?

    Coasterra ranks 2nd of 8 in our citywide waterfront-restaurants ranking. Point Loma picks average 88/100 against a citywide average of 87/100.

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