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Chart House Restaurant: Front row view of the sea & sunsets
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We wanted to go back to this restaurant to celebrate our 9th anniversary and what an event it turned out to be. Sitting by the window, we had beautiful views of the waves crashing on the shore as well as the awesome California sunset (looking through the ceiling to floor windows). Service is top notch and the food is so good, definitely a place to go when you are in the San Diego area.

Favorite Dish: For starters, we ordered the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (drizzled with a tangy mustard sauce). For dinner, LJ ordered the Lobster Tail 7 oz. (cold water lobster, served with fried rice, grilled asparagus & roasted tomato) while I had the Macadamia Crusted White Sea Bass (warm peanut sauce with a hint of Frangelico, mango relish, soy glaze drizzle & served with Asian green beans). To finish off the meal, we shared the Hot Chocolate Lava Cake (a rich chocolate cake with molten center, made with Godiva liqueur & served warm, topped with chocolate sauce, Heath bar crunch & vanilla ice cream).

On our second visit, we ordered the Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (baked in a white wine sauce) for our appetizer. For dinner, LJ ordered the Macadamia Crusted Mahi (warm peanut sauce with a hint of Frangelico, mango relish, soy glaze drizzle & served with Asian green beans) while I had the Spiced Yellowfin Ahi (seared to perfection with a ginger soy sauce, wasabi cream & wasabi mashed potatoes)

Updated Oct 1, 2012

Address: 2588 South Coast Hwy. 101

Phone: (760) 436-4044

Website: http://chart-house.com

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Cicciotti's Trattortia Italiana & Seafood: Refresing view and delicious food.
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Favorite Dish: We met here for our quarterly "Men's Only" day out...fun times, laughter and good eats. For lunch I had the Panino Granchio (pan fried crab burger served with onion, tomato, lettuce and tartar sauce) with Fresca Verde (mixed greens, tomatoes, radishes and cucumber tossed homemade Italian dressing).

Written Mar 29, 2008

Address: 1933 S. Elijo Avenue

Phone: (760) 634-2335

Website: http://www.cicciottis.com

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The Beach House: Brunch, Happy Hour or Dinner!
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lauriejeanne 297 reviews

This is a terrific restaurant! The setting -- right on the ocean -- is as romantic as can be. The food is awesome and the sevice efficiant.

Favorite Dish: Where do I begin? I guess my absolute favouristes and the $2.95 Margharitas at Happy Hour along with unbelievable appetizers like crab stuffed mushrooms, fish tacos, and oysters ont he half shell!

I've heard that the Champagne Brunch is amazing -- hope to try it for myself soon!

Written May 6, 2003

Address: 2530 S. Coast Highway 101

Phone: (760) 753-1321

Website: www.thebeachhouse.com

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Treat yourself to an...
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Treat yourself to an experience bar none at the Chart House Restaurant at Cardiff by the Sea in California!

Favorite Dish: We had a mixture of appetisers -- the mussels were amazing! And all of our main courses were unbelievable! From crab, to various types of fish served almost any way you want, it was a tremendous meal alround.

Written Oct 4, 2002

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