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Sheerwater

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118-2918
619-522-8490
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Ranked #18 of 63 restaurants in Coronado
Price range: €32 - €62
Cuisines: American, Californian
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Dining
Description: Sheerwater offers California coastal cuisine: regional specialties that emphasize bold flavor, tantalizing spices and seasonally inspired menus. Signature entrees are prepared in the exhibition oven. A special children's menu includes original takes on traditional childhood favorites. The bar offers signature margaritas, blended tropical drinks and California 's premier wines. Serving breakfast, lunch, cocktails, light fare and dinner daily.
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Austin, Texas
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

You'd think that the waiter would talk to all of the guests .... Only two of us. Nah! I was never addressed at all. Other guests who I met in the ladies room were taken aback by just how snooty the waitstaff is. Food good. Beautiful view, totally blocked by a private party near coastline. I had expected that this... More

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portland, OR
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Food and cocktails were delicious. It was a little pricey for lunch but you can't beat the view! A great spot for tourists or locals wanting a special meal.

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Denver, Colorado
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Traveled with two associates who have never been to the Del. We were promptly seated on the outdoor patio. Service was okay, not great not horrible. Dirty Martine, not dirty enough. Mussels were good, perfect to share. Scallops were cooked perfectly. Colleagues halibut was very dry, sent back, second round slightly better. Drinks on the smaller side. Dinner for 3... More

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Barry B, Manager at Sheerwater, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for your patronage and introducing your associates to this iconic resort. We are pleased that you enjoyed your meal and Sheerwater’s great location. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon. More

London
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27 reviews 27 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I really love visiting the Del and having lunch at Sheerwater on a sunny afternoon. The food is always delicious, the service reliable and proficient and its good for people watching too. The view isnt as good as it could be and the planes overhead do get a bit irritating. I recently went in the evening and it all looked... More

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Barry B, Manager at Sheerwater, responded to this review
21 May 2013

We appreciate your loyalty and continued support of Sheerwater. The restaurant is currently being refurbished so we hope you return again soon for lunch or dinner. Thank you for your review. More

Brenham, Texas
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83 reviews 83 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We enjoyed an outdoor lunch at the Sheerwater on a beautiful day and thoroughly enjoyed our meal and scenic view. The food was excellent, well presented and proportioned. Service was prompt and friendly. Select a table away from the bussing station or you'll enjoy birds flying by and over you to get at the leftover meal scraps. Overall an very... More

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Barry B, Manager at Sheerwater, responded to this review
21 May 2013

We are thrilled that you had a great lunch and enjoyed Sheerwater’s spectacular ocean view. As we strive to provide legendary service, we appreciate your recognition of our wonderful staff. We hope your travels bring you back our way again soon. More

Saint Peters, Missouri
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28 reviews 28 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Very good breakfast buffet. Service was fine, hostess was nice. They had great variety. Highly recommend if you are staying at the hotel. Will be back.

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Barry B, Manager at Sheerwater, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for your kind review and we’re pleased that you enjoyed your dining experience. The Sheerwater daily breakfast buffet is not as well known as our Sunday Brunch but equally delicious. We look forward to welcoming you back. More

Dallas, Texas
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41 reviews 41 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Back again for another group dinner on the beach with a spectacular view and gorgeous sunset. Hosted a group of 24, superb service, the waiters were attentive and responsive, took all of our orders, food was prepared and served hot and fresh. Just a delightful evening.

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Barry B, Manager at Sheerwater, responded to this review
21 May 2013

We appreciate your loyalty and are pleased that you and your group enjoyed dinner at Sheerwater. We recently unveiled a new group dining menu for parties under 40 people. Thank you for your kind support and we hope you return soon. More

Atlanta, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Sat outside facing the sunset over Point Loma on a breezy spring night. The waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable about menu selections. He asked about our visit and seemed actually interested and had good advice on things to do in the area. The food was delicious, the menu was fairly small in terms of choices, but we had the... More

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Barry B, Manager at Sheerwater, responded to this review
10 May 2013

We are thrilled that you had such a pleasant dining experience. We appreciate your recognition of our exceptional staff and hope you will return again soon. More

San Diego
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23 reviews 23 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I made reservations for lunch and took my daughter-in-law to the Hotel Del Coronado for her birthday. We had lunch at Sheerwater. The outdoor dining room had only 3 couples sitting at tables, we were offer seating behind a large barbeque/smoker and were unable to see the beach and Pacific. We asked to be moved so we could enjoy the... More

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Barry B, Manager at Sheerwater, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you for choosing to celebrate your special occasion at The Del but we are sad that you were disappointed with your meal. We will share your review with our culinary team so we can make the necessary improvements. Thank you for your feedback. More

Washington State
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80 reviews 80 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

They are currently renovating Sheerwater (according to the signage) so it is locate at 1500 Ocean (at least for lunch). My wife and I had lunch and the food was outstanding. We were seated on the patio under the awning in a corner. Unforgettably, even with empty tables, they sat us right next to the bathrooms and we had people... More

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Barry B, Manager at Sheerwater, responded to this review
10 May 2013

We are thrilled that you had a great dining experience at Sheerwater during its temporary relocation and appreciate your endorsement of the fish tacos. We hope that you have the opportunity to return again soon. More

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