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We've compiled the best of the best in Coronado - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
One of the Hotel Del Coronado's more upscale restaurants, Serẽa serves market-fresh seafood with Mediterranean flavors. With tables featuring stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and a menu of sustainable seafood, Serẽa puts full emphasis on its seaside location. Sip a seasonal cocktail, indulge in a rich shellfish platter—either roasted or on ice—and let your server wow you with a tableside whole fish presentation, set to the sounds of nearby crashing waves.
French-meets-Southern Californian cuisine at this charming historic Victorian home in the heart of Coronado. A favorite of locals and guests at the nearby Hotel del Coronado, the romantic bistro offers French favorites like escargot and steak frites as well as California standbys like spicy tuna tostadas.
A classic diner with bar seating in a circle, Clayton's is a great lunch or breakfast spot with a menu that ranges from classic American fare to Mexican dishes like the popular breakfast burrito. Just don't forget dessert!
Perfect for beer lovers with kids, this popular, laid-back Coronado brewpub offers a menu that features large portions of basic bar food like burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and salads. Enjoy a brew at a pair of sidewalk terraces or belly up to the bar for a pour of the Weekend Vibes IPA or Salty Crew blonde ale.
A more recent addition to the landscape of Orange Avenue, The Henry brings a more modern and spacious dining option to the small-town feel of Coronado Island. Though part of a small chain, the restaurant's cuisine is eclectic and inspired, with a menu full of both contemporary American staples and more innovative fusion offerings, including Korean prime skirt steak and a seared tuna chopped salad with sesame ginger vinaigrette. Whatever you order, make sure to pair it with one of their signature cocktails.
Although it carries an extensive selection of craft beers, wine, and spirits, High Tide Bottle Shop is a lot more than a liquor store. The extensive menu of signature pizzas, wraps, sandwiches, wings, and more are worth savoring at one of its outdoor tables or carrying out for a picnic on the beach.
A charming French bistro serving brunch and dinner daily, Little Frenchie is the perfect spot for a quick pastry and latte or a hearty breakfast of steak and eggs, smoked salmon benedict, and the crowd-favorite quiche. Their onion soup gratiné will transport you to Paris, and the champagne happy hour, daily from 3 to 6 pm, pairs nicely with their classic mussels and frites. Opt for sidewalk seating to take in the daily buzz of Orange Avenue.
For a deliciously sweet pick-me-up, check out the rich ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet made fresh daily on the premises. Dessert nachos made from waffle-cone chips are an unusual addition to an extensive sundae menu. Just look for the statue of Elvis on the sidewalk in front.
Easy to spot from its red neon sign perched above the front door, Night & Day Cafe offers simple, hearty Mexican food with counter service and ample portions. The hearty breakfast burritos, bacon cheeseburgers, and fish tacos provide more than enough sustenance for two meals.
A fancier option along Orange Avenue, this chophouse is a more modern alternative to the vintage steak house. Stake features high-quality cuts of beef along with fresh seafood, oysters, lobster mashed potatoes, and an award-winning wine list.
Dine any time of day at this French-inspired café a block from San Diego Bay, as breakfast commences at 7 am with homemade granola, quiche, and just-baked coffee cakes and croissants. Sandwiches, salads, and soups round out the daytime menu, while dinner highlights include the catch of the day. Just be sure to save room for the Paris-pretty desserts.
