The best restaurants in Coronado, according to people who actually live here.
Coronado is the Navy town that grew a resort, then grew a real restaurant scene once locals stopped pretending the Hotel del Coronado was enough.

Coronado
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Coronado
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Coronado
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Coronado
“Standby offering American & Mexican menus plus beer & wine in narrow digs with stools & a counter.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Coronado
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Coronado
“Chic, Parisian-style bistro & wine bar offering locally sourced French recipes, plus brunch.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Coronado
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Coronado
“Cozy cafe with a retro vibe offering cakes & pastries, plus all-day brunch with a French twist.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Coronado
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Coronado
“Contemporary waterfront grill offering classic seafood dishes, a dog-friendly patio & boat docking.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Charming restaurant offering a French-American menu amid a casual & relaxed atmosphere.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
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Coronado
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Luxe brunch served in Hotel del Coronado's Victorian-era room with vaulted ceilings & chandeliers.”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Old-timey landmark serving up classic American meals, plus coffee, pie & jukebox tunes.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Spacious gathering spot offers patio seating, plus casual eats & cocktails in a brick open interior.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Casual spot dispensing beer & cocktails along with burritos, salads & hefty burgers.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Cozy European spot, with an outdoor patio, serves cafe eats & sweets by day & bistro fare by night.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Funky eatery with an Italian menu featuring pasta, pizza, meat dishes & desserts, plus wine.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Beachside outpost of a local chain offers a large menu of Italian favorites, plus a covered patio.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
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Coronado
“Bustling outpost of a small chain serving margaritas & California-inspired Mexican eats.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Popular Irish spot featuring local talent & traditional pub fare along with beer & spirits.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Casual, clubby seafood chain serving up surf 'n' turf, oysters on the half shell, fish tacos & more.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Creative rolls & cooked entrees presented in an art-&-neon-accented space with a sushi bar.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Contemporary ambiance for an old-school steakhouse known for filets, chops & seafood dishes.”
$$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Seafood sandwich specialist serving casual fare plus beer & wine in easygoing surrounds.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Modern counter-serve burger spot serving grass-fed beef, free-range turkey & quinoa varieties.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Casual Italian restaurant whipping up pasta & traditional Neapolitan pizza, plus wine & cocktails.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Informal Thai eatery dishing up curries & more in a simple, contemporary environment.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Relaxed choice for pastries & full breakfasts, plus Mexican specialties such as tacos & enchiladas.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
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Coronado
“Low-key eatery on a deck of the Hotel del Coronado, dishing up local & global fare, plus cocktails.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Generous burgers & pub grub in a lively, spacious brick-walled room with sports on TV & rock music.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Sleek neighborhood Japanese spot for carefully sourced sushi, microbrew sake & an outdoor patio.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
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Coronado
“Identifiable by its blue awning, this Mexican food stand offers a full range of à la carte dishes.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
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Coronado
“Kid-friendly brewpub with warm wood decor serving house beers & basic bar fare, plus steaks & pasta.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
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Coronado
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Coronado
“Down-home choice with a patio offering Italian standards & small plates, plus gluten-free options.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
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Coronado
“Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.2

Coronado
“American restaurant highlighting outdoor seating with golf course views & a bar.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.2

Coronado
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Coronado
$$ · Restaurants · 2.2

Coronado
“Straightforward counter-serve restaurant offering pizza & pasta dishes, plus takeout.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.1

Coronado
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Coronado
$ · Restaurants · 1.0