Chart House

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  AW L

  2 days ago
  4.0
  Chart House Cardiff San Diego I tried the kim Chee calamari and the $24 lunch menu. kimchi calamari ($17)was very delicious. And I ordered the clam chowder and the salmon burger, and they were tasty. I made a reservation at a place with an ocean view in advance, and the atmosphere was clean and upscale, which I really liked. However, the service was not great. It seemed like they didn’t pay much attention to the table after the food was served. There was only valet parking, and they charged $6.
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  Sarah Biccum

  Jan 1, 2026
  5.0
  I had never been to this restaurant before. My family made reservations for New Year's Eve and right from the rip, as we walked inside we were offered hors d'oeuvres of fried, butterflied shrimp that were incredibly delicious. The atmosphere was still very merry from Christmas and the vibe was pleasant. Even though we made a reservation, we had a small wait so we hit up the bar and both the bartenders were extraordinarily fast and incredibly attentive. Upon being seated upstairs, our server, Wendi greeted us immediately. They had a specific New Year's menu with three courses. A starter, the entree and a dessert. They had many options that were tempting, but I finally decided on the Caesar salad, prime rib (which was as smooth as butter! ), and the key lime pie. The food was delicious and the portions were so great that I was able to take home enough for another meal! If anyone has never been to this location, I would sincerely recommend it. The location is literally on the beach and when it's high tide the waves go over the rocks and crash into the windows! It's incredibly extraordinary to witness! Our server, Wendi went above and beyond with recommendations and pleasantries of conversations which were incredibly appreciated. Her friendliness and down-to-earth attitude made the entire experience that much more enjoyable.. Will come back!!
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  Alan Balajadia

  Dec 25, 2025
  3.0
  My wife looked up brunch on Christmas day on Open Table and Chart House popped up. We've never eaten there and didn't bother to look at previous reviews. Brunch was not being served on Christmas. In fact, showing up in the morning, you'd assume there would be some form of breakfast. Instead, there was a 3 course dinner menu, served all day. Caesar salad and clam chowder to start were fine. Risotto was very bad with a tasteless Chilean sea bass. My steak in the surf and turf was tasteless as well. 3 uninteresting desserts on the menu. Overall, a place you go for the scenery, not the food. Very average for what you pay.
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  olivia heeren

  Dec 24, 2025
  3.0
  Service was pretty bad for a “nice restaurant”. Bartender was slammed and no one was helping him. Waitress didn’t have answers when we asked her the different preparations for the fish. She also tried to take our dishes about 4 times prior to us being ready. Chowder was good. Everything else was fine.
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  Karrie Woods

  Dec 15, 2025
  2.0
  Y'all, the view is amazing. It's been quite a few years since I went to the Chart House anywhere. Great to reconnect. We had a reservation for 7, we made for 4pm the day before. They couldn't find our reservation. The front desk was a disaster and the hostess seemed completely unconscious. No real value from her at all. There was a gentleman not worth much more at his job. It was a mess getting seated. Service, the gentleman was sweet, however, he really screwed up. When informed that one of our party was greatly allergic to nightshade peppers, and clearly stated such, he said he would check with the chef. He didn't and brought the dish out anyway. And guess what...peppers. The exchange dish came out a half hour after everyone else's meals. Not once did a manager touch the table with an apology. Nor did they bring her anything for her to nibble on with her family while she waited. She simply sat there uncomfortably while she waited and didn't get to dine with her group. Pretty low end way to handle a hick-up if you ask me. So many ways they could have improved that were all missed. Everyone can excel when things go well, it's how you handle the misses that show your true quality. Lastly, the food was average at best. Lack of seasoning on pretty much every dish. With no check-backs. I wouldn't go back for anything but cocktails. Not worth it for the substandard experience especially at these prices.

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