Waterbar

Score 83/100 · Order: Oysters, ocean-view cocktail · $18–34

Waterbar puts you directly above the Pacific Beach sand with a raw bar and a cocktail list. Dogs are permitted on the outdoor section, which is also the section with the view.

Local tip: Ask specifically for the outer deck when booking — indoor tables do not allow dogs.

Score 85/100 · Order: Fish tacos on the patio at sunset · $18–36

Real coastal cooking with an ocean view and enough patio room for restless kids. Prices are tourist-level, but the setting earns it.

Local tip: Book a 5pm table for sunset without the late dinner crowd.

Score 84/100 · Order: Oysters, beach cocktails · $8–15

Waterbar puts a competent raw bar directly on the sand in PB, which nothing else in the neighborhood does. Prices during the window are fair and the patio is the draw.

Local tip: Time it for sunset; the patio is worth more than the discount.