SEA180 Coastal Tavern Sea 180 One Eighty Pier South Resort, Autograph Collection Ken Irvine Cohn Restaurant Group SEA180 Coastal Tavern
Seaside dining is the focus of this Cohn Restaurant Group eatery at Pier South Resort, Autograph Collection.
Openings: Breakfast Fri.-Sun., Lunch & Dinner daily

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SEA180 Coastal Tavern, Imperial Beach, CA


SEA180 Coastal Tavern Restaurant Review:


About the restaurant: The ever-expanding Cohn Restaurant Group is behind this compelling dining experience in the oceanfront Pier South Resort, Autograph Collection in Imperial Beach.

Food & Drinks: With views of the crashing surf and passing dolphins, guests enjoy huevos rancheros dressed up in salsa verde; farm-fresh vegetable frittatas with herbed oven-roasted potatoes; or cinnamon brioche french toast for breakfast. Lunch includes a juicy SEA180 burger with bacon jam, aged white cheddar and garlic fries, as well as a shrimp Caesar with romaine and kale, house-smoked bacon and country loaf torn croutons. The dinner menu calls for shared bites like Baja calamari with jalapeño and chipotle aïoli. A standout dish is seared albacore poke enlivened with ponzu pineapple salad, toasted macadamia nuts, sea beans and a feisty yuzu vinaigrette. Carnivores should opt for the stuffed pork rib-eye with Fontina, prosciutto and a chipotle crust, or the tender braised short ribs. Inside, the stylish bar and dining room is comprised of reclaimed woods, arcing booths and friendly communal tables. Bartenders are well-versed in handcrafted cocktails and after-dinner sippers. While service can be uneven, the dreamy setting and tasty Baja-Med comfort-style food tilt the scale to a positive overall experience.