American

Beach Grill & Deli
1015 Orange Avenue
437- 6087
Casual dining with the friendliest service in town. Breakfast; eggs & omelettes, pancakes & pastries. (We recommend the huevos rancheros,"muy bueno".) Lunch & Dinner; great burgers & sandwiches. (Try our grilled chicken caesar salad, we hear "it's the best".) Variety of domestic beer, imported beer and wine. We accept major credit cards. Indoor/outdoor seating. Mon-Thurs 8 am-7 pm, Fri & Sat 7 am-9 pm, Sun 7 am-7 pm. Extended summer hours.

Crown-Coronet Room
Hotel del Coronado
522-8490
Magnificent surroundings recall a more gracious era in the historic Crown-Coronet Room, where the menu features innovative interpretations of continental cuisine, as well as an award-winning Sunday Buffet Brunch (voted "Best of the Best" in San Diego Magazine) and a Sunday Buffet Dinner Dance. The Crown-Coronet Room serves breakfast Mon-Sat 7-11 am, lunch Mon-Sat 11:30-3 pm, and dinner daily 5-9:30 pm (daily dinner specials are offered 5-6:30 pm). Sunday Buffet Brunch is served 9 am-2 pm; Sunday Dinner Dance 5-9:30 pm and includes the best ballroom dancing in San Diego.

L'Escale
Coronado Island Marriott Resort
435-3000
Charming & relaxing brasserie with wonderful patio overlooking San Diego Bay. Contemporary cuisine with the finest fresh herbs, meats, seafood, and regional ingredients. Signature salads, sandwiches, beef, veal, lamb, salmon, chicken, and pasta entrées. Tapa - style appetizers available for lunch & dinner. Voted San Diego Magazine Number 1 Sunday Brunch in 1997; Mobil 3 Star, AAA 3 Diamonds rating for service & cuisine. Open seven days: breakfast 6:30 to 11:30 am, lunch 11:30 am to 2 pm, and dinner 5 to 10 pm. Breakfast Buffet Mon - Fri 6:30 to 10:30 am. Holiday brunches, menus and special occasions featured.


Bagelshops

Bruegger's Bagels
La Avenida Center
1305 Orange Avenue
435-3900
Features 13 varieties of fresh, hot bagels, made the old-fashioned way, kettle-bolied and hearth-baked. Plus 12 flavors of our premium regular and light cream cheese. Try a fresh deli sandwich or a famous specialty sandwich. Open daily 6am to 7pm.


Brewery/Pubs

Coronado Brewing Company
170 Orange Avenue
437-4452
Coronado's first micro-brewery restaurant, featuring excellent hand-crafted beers on site. Affordable dining featuring wood-fired pizza, rotisserie chicken, pastas, salads and special brewery delights. Outside dining available with views of the harbor. Sun - Thurs 11 am to midnight, Fri & Sat 11 am to 1 am. Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 to 6 pm.

McP's Irish Pub & Grill
1107 Orange Avenue
435-5280
Authentic Irish Pub serving Guinness, Bass and Harp on draft. Corned beef & Mulligan stew plus wide selection of moderately priced meals. Open daily for lunch/dinner on McP's 'Paddy-O' or in the dining room. Live entertainment nightly. Open daily 11 am-2 am.


California

Azzura Point
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
424-4000
The recipient of numerous awards, Azzura Point specializes in fresh California-Mediterranean cuisine by executive Chef James Boyce. The adjacent Azzura Point Bar offers tapa - style hors d'oeuvres in a quiet, relaxed setting. Both offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, San Diego / Coronado Bridge and the picturesque San Diego skyline. Dinner is served Tues - Sun 6 to 10pm, Fri & Sat 6 to 11pm.

Bay Beach Cafe
Ferry Landing Marketplace
435-4900
Eatery on the bay with America's Cup decor, casual indoor / outdoor dining with spectacular bay view, California cuisine, fresh seafood. Open daily at 7 am for breakfast. Lunch / dinner Mon - Fri 11 am to 10:30 pm, Sat, Sun & holidays noon to 10:30 pm.

Chez Loma
1132 Loma Avenue
435-0661
Intimate Coronado historical landmark (1889). Creative award-winning cuisine (Mobil 3 Star, AAA 3 Diamonds rating for service & cuisine) from Chef/Proprietor Ken Irvine (C.I.A. graduate) such as horseradish crusted Atlantic salmon with smoked tomato vinaigrette, duck, lamb and pastas. Menu changes seasonally. Three private rooms available. Premium bar selection and excellent wine list. Twenty-four years as a destination dining establishment. Dinner nightly from 5 pm, Sunday Brunch 10 am-2 pm.


Chinese

Chu Dynasty
1033 B Avenue
435-5300
Luxurious Chinese decor. Mandarin and Szechwan style cuisine, Peking duck, chicken, seafood and beef dishes. Lunch/dinner Mon-Thurs 11 am-10:00 pm, Fri 11 am to 11 pm, Sat-Sun noon - 10 pm.

Island Wok Cafe
922 Orange Avenue
435-6835
Chinese & Vietnamese cuisine. Fresh and healthy oriental food. Serving chicken, seafood, pork, beef, rice, noodle, and vegetable dishes. Steam table or menu service. Casual indoor / outdoor patio dining or food to go. Delivery available. Lunch / dinner, Mon - Fri 10:30 am to 9 pm, Sat & Sun noon to 9 pm.


Coffee Houses

Bay Books
1029 Orange Avenue
435-0070
Sidewalk espresso bar offering a great selection of specialty coffees and teas including cappuccinos, mochas, lattes and our very popular frozen, blended coffees. Iced tea, soft drinks & Snapple are also available. Traditional style bagels are delivered fresh from the oven daily. Selection of cream cheeses available. Curbside service. Join us for coffee and bagels, Mon-Fri 6:30 am to 8pm. Sat & Sun 7:30 am to 6 pm.

Clayton's Coffee Shop
979 Orange Avenue
435-5425
A '50s style family restaurant with original table-top jukeboxes. Serving snacks and complete meals, old-fashioned homecooking. Breakfast/lunch/dinner Mon-Sat 6 am-8 pm, Sun 6 am-2 pm.

Kaffeen's Espresso Bar
Ferry Landing Marketplace
Offers freshly ground "bean to brew" European coffee and the finest quality espresso drinks. Best view of San Diego to sip and relax on the Bay. Appearing every Sunday 2-4 pm: famed trombonist George Roberts.

Starbucks
960 Orange Avenue
437-8306
We pride ourselves on great customer service and the freshest coffee beans. Great atmosphere, inside and outside tables, and most important, a "perfect" cup of coffee! Pastries, teas and coffee beverages, plus everything you need to brew coffee at home. Mon-Thurs 5 am-11 pm; Fri 5 am-midnight; Sat 5:30 am-midnight; Sun 5:30 am-11 pm. Extended summer hours.


Italian/Mediterranean

Island Pasta
1202 Orange Avenue
435-4545
A friendly, locally owned restaurant serving homemade pasta made daily on the premises. Fresh seafood specials, fresh thin-crust pizza and delicious sandwiches. In addition to the great food you'll also find a fabulous wine selection, with the widest selection of wines by the glass on the Island. The restaurant is open, airy and fun, a great place for the whole family. Open Sun-Thur 11:30 am-9pm, Fri & Sat 'til 9:30pm.

Primavera Ristorante
932 Orange Avenue
435-0454
Intimate, romantic, casually sophisticated with warm colors and rich woods. Fine Northern Italian cuisine featuring market-fresh seafood, veal, lamb, chicken and beef entrées. Specializing in a variety of unique pasta dishes. The Tuscany Room is available for private dining. Full service bar. Open Mon-Fri for lunch 11 am-2:30 pm. Dinner served nightly 5-10:30 pm.

Marius
Coronado Island Marriott Resort
435-3000
Intimate, elegant and luxurious with warm Mediterranean color scheme. Gourmet Magazine "America's Top Table" Award in 1996, Mobil 4 Star / 4 Diamonds rating for service & cuisine. French contemporary menu and extensive wine list with Provencal and Mediterranean influences for the American palate. Featuring roasted quail, veal, rack of lamb, seafood bouillabaisse, and beef tenderloin with morel sauce. Prix - Frixe menu available; special events or group reservations encouraged. Tues - Sat 6 pm to 10 pm, and select holidays.

Tomaso's Ristorante-Bar
1309 Orange Avenue
522-0077
Owner Tomaso Maggiore brings the flavors and original recipes of his native home - Palermo, Sicily to Coronado. Every year, Tomaso travels back to Italy in search of new and traditional recipes from the old country's seven regions. Tomaso's features homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and fabulous veal dishes. The restaurant, atop La Avenida Center, features indoor and patio dining with dramatic viewscapes of the Hotel del Coronado, Coronado Village, downtown San Diego, and the Pacific Ocean. Access via stairway or private elevator. Open Sun - Thur 11:30 am to 10 pm, Fri & Sat to 10:30 pm.

Mexican/Southwestern

Chameleon Café
1301 Orange Avenue
437-6677
Experience award - winning Chef & owner Ken Irvine's exciting Southwestern creations with Pacific Rim flavors served in a contemporary atmosphere. Located a block from the beach and the historic Hotel Del Coronado. The freshest open flame grilled fish, Angus beef, lamb and duck highlight the extensive menu. Our lighter Lizard Lounge features such favorite appetizers as crab & lobster potstickers and gingered pork empanadas. Enjoy your favorite libations from our premium bar featuring aged tequilas, single malt scotch whiskies, ice cold vodkas and over 16 wines by the glass. Outside dining is available. Restaurant open daily for lunch 11 am to 2 pm. Dinner 5 pm to closing. Happy Hour Specials. Lounge open 11am to closing.

Costa Azul Grill and Rotisserie
1031 Orange Avenue
435-3525
Featuring a wide variety of meats, seafood and poultry. Daily specials from the grill and rotisserie and fresh "south of the border" food like tacos, burritos and chile rellenos. Costa Azul's casual fun atmosphere, full bar and outdoor dining will make it a great place to enjoy lunch, happy hour and dinner.

Mexican Village
120 Orange Avenue
435-1822
Dine in a Historic Landmark, serving superb Mexican cuisine for 52 years. Enjoy the outdoor patio or inner Courtyard with its fountains and trees. Watch tortillas being prepared in our tortilla kitchen. Sip "original" Margaritas in our Cantina. Selected "Best Mexican Restaurant" in San Diego County by the Union Tribune Food Editors in 1996. Open for lunch at 11 am & for dinner at 5 pm. Reservations suggested.



Pizza

Alexander's Pizza
849 Orange Aveenue
435-5747
Great pizza, salads, and pita sandwiches. Your choice of regular, whole wheat, or herb garlic crust. Free delivery! Sun - Thurs 11am to 9:30pm, Fri, & Sat 11am to 10pm.



Seafood

The Chart House
1701 Strand Way
435-0155
Historical Coronado Boathouse (1887) filled with antiques; great view of Glorietta Bay. Fresh seafood, choice steaks, prime rib and famous mud pie. Patio dining, banquet and catering facilities available. Dinner served daily from 5 pm. Open 'til 2 am.

The Fish Company
1007 C Avenue
435-3945
Fresh fish market and outdoor cafe. Catch of the day specials, sandwiches, homemade soups. Sushi bar. Mon-Fri lunch/dinner 11 am-8 pm, Sat 'til 6 pm.

Peohe's
Ferry Landing Marketplace
437-4474
Lush and tropical with waterfalls, sculptured ponds and a panoramic view of the San Diego skyline. Patio dining and large party facilities. Hawaiian seafood dishes, prime rib, macadamia nut pie. Open daily. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm. Dinners Mon-Thurs, 5:30-9:30 pm, Fri 5:30-10:30 pm, Sat 5-10:30 pm. Sunday brunch 10:30 am-2:30pm. Sunday dinner 4:30-9:30 pm. Lounge is open all day.



Steakhouses

BeefEaters Restaurant
155 Orange Avene
437-1717
A unique dining experience specializing in hand - carved beef. "Our name says it all." Lunch and dinner served daily, Mon - Fri 11 am to 10 pm, Sat & Sun 4:30 to 11 pm.

Prince of Wales... An Oceanfront Grill
Hotel del Coronado
522-8490
Named in honor of this famous guest, the new Prince of Wales Grill is an intimate oceanfront restaurant specializing in contemporary American cuisine and features grilled prime meats, seafood and other fresh seasonal selections. With stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and jazz piano nightly, the Prince of Wales Grill was recently voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" by San Diego Magazine. The Prince of Wales serves dinner 5:30 pm - 10 pm; the bar opens at 5 pm. Reservations and jackets are recommended; appropriate attire required (no jeans or shorts).



Thai

Swaddee Thai Restaurant of Coronado
1001 C Avenue
435-8110
Enjoy a medley of flavors from expertly prepared authentic Thai cuisine. Swaddee's menu offers chicken, pork and beef as well as tasty seafood and vegetarian dishes. Indoor and outdoor seating in a setting of casual elegance. Open six days a week for lunch and dinner; Sun dinner only.