Costa Brava
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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mon
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tue
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wed
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thu
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fri
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sat
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Ratings and reviews
4.5
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
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PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Latin, Mediterranean, Spanish, Basque
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Menu
Salads
Ensalada Mixta De La Casa
lettuce, onion and tomato on a bed of potatoes, topped with olives, white asparagus and tuna.
$7.95
Ensalada De Pollo
grilled marinated chicken breast on a bed of mixed greens, tossed in a balsamic vinagrette, sprinkled with feta cheese.
$9.95
Ensalada De Salmon
grilled salmon on a bed of green leaf lettuce, olives, cucumbers and tomatoes, tossed in a pesto dressing, and topped with parmesan cheese.
$11.95
Ensalada Verde
green salad.
$4.95
Cold Tapas
Gazpacho Andaluz
traditional cold vegetable soup.
$4.95
Anchoas Con Pimientos
spanish anchovies & piquillo peppers.
$7.50
Is this a Mediterranean restaurant?
Details
PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Latin, Mediterranean, Spanish, Basque
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music
Contribute
4.5
250 reviews
Excellent
154
Very good
57
Average
16
Poor
10
Terrible
13
Brad H
Poway71 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We had an excellent evening at Costa Brava. Service was superb. They have a super extensive list of Spanish wines at normal restaurant pricing. Corkage fee is $20. The tapas were excellent - red peppers stuffed with crab, brussel sprouts, skewered filet. The seafood paella was somewhat pedestrian. Mostly rice vs. seafood, small amount of saffron, but arrived piping hot. A definite return, but sadly would avoid the paella.
Written February 19, 2020
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Rob M
Escondido2839 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We were here for an early dinner several weeks ago. We were in Spain for 3 weeks a couple years ago and fell in love with Spanish tapas. We started with a pitcher of their sangria, and ordered four tapas dishes, a couple of which were not on the menu, such as pimientos de padron. Everything was simply delicious and authentic! Service was outstanding too. We will definitely return!
Written February 22, 2020
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BuntzB
West Chester119 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
Wonderful Spanish restaurant in Pacific Beach with excellent tapas, informal vibe and great food. We ordered about 14 or 15 items from their huge menu for a family of six (repeated a couple) and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Our meal was enhanced by prompt service and a talented guitarist. Full-size dishes are also offered. Highly recommended.
The restaurant warns against parking in the shopping center across the street; street parking takes a bit of effort but it’s worth it.
Written March 12, 2023
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Veronica L
Cupertino3 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
The plan was to have Sunday dinner at Costa Brava. We called earlier to make reservations, were told that they do not take reservations on Sundays, and advised to get there early. Which we did. We arrived a little over 6pm. But even though there were a good number of unoccupied tables, we were told they were reserved(?!), and told to wait. We observed as other patrons arrived, claimed reservations, and took the available tables, while others were told to wait and see. We inquired about their reservation policy, but were given no explanation. We gave up and left after being outraged for about 40 minutes. The lesson here seems to be that unless you are friends or family to Costa Brava management, just don't bother showing up.
Written February 19, 2020
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WelovetotravelCL
53 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
We went here with high hopes. The service was horrible, our waiter was literally a jerk, he did not even pretend to be polite or care about our experience. When we asked him a question about wine, he was not helpful but rather short with us. The food, was disgusting, I can't think of another word to describe it. As we sat there we noticed that the staff was fighting and other tables were being neglected/treated bad as well. We talked to another table that was equally unhappy with the service and food. The lamb was gamey, the mushrooms tasted as if they cam out of a can, everything else was horrible as well. I would not waste the time and money on this restaurant again, nor would I recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Written June 23, 2021
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Marina V
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • friends
I had reservations for 8 people for dinner. My husband and I showed up on time, checked in and asked for our table. The hostess said that she was unable to seat us until our entire party arrived. I said ok, we are ready for a drink and the bar has NO open spaces (this was a saturday night and the place was busy). She said she couldn’t seat me, so I asked for the manager.
The manager came over and he takes my husband and I to the very back of the restaurant to an area that is NOT where the bar and people are and pulls out a chair for me. I said “no thank you”. I said to him “If my husband and I wanted to sit alone and stare at a wall, we would be at home”.
I walked outside. Waited for my friends and then we got seated at our table.
I also want to mention that our table was empty the entire time I was asking for it.
What a rude manager. Why not sit us down and let us have a drink at the table we reserved for 8 people and confirmed on line? Why try to put us in a corner?
Written March 8, 2020
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Footprints474561
San Diego9 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
When you go to Costa Brava, I would recommend the garlic shrimp. It is served with bread an is an amazing dish. Also, when you’re a kid like me, they give you free vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce on top!
Written July 3, 2024
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Victor B
Tucson4398 contributions
May 2021 • couples
Very cool indoor vibe and the outdoor patio (tent covered plus heat lamps) was even better. So many tapas and wine choices. Only one draft beer though. (A light lager). Too many good tapas to describe and also good entrees if you don’t like to share! I had the seafood medley in a red base - add Spanish rice on the side to make it even better!
VictorB
Written May 1, 2021
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eloisemonett
122 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
STAY AWAY! We went to the popular happy hour and it was highly disappointing as well as overpriced. Tiny tapas fairly tasteless except for the delicious potatoes. No discernible alcohol in the sangria. being a cheap drunk, I would know if there was any alcohol. 3 of us agreed to never return to this place.
Written January 12, 2024
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eric r
20 contributions
May 2023 • family
Great service and nice live music in the garden out back. Also generous with warm rolls and water. Would not sit inside. Slow cooked pork v good; garlic shrimp good too but could use more garlic. Across the street from Trader Joes
Written June 3, 2023
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Juanita B
Doral31 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
With the idea of grab something to eat quick, I ended up having a great time. Thanks to Ruben from Spain and Arturo from Mexico, the dinner was absolutely perfect. Ruben suggest the Rabo De Toro and it was delicious. Even better than the one I ate in Madrid. The wine, the bread with butter and aioli and the conversation, made the whole experience something memorable.
Written October 15, 2020
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fitzfam51
Latham132 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
My wife and went here for dinner during the week and enjoyed it. Shared six tapas and found them tasty and filling. The house sangria was also very good. Server was very attentive. Only problem is the reservation system. I called at 4 PM for a table at 6:30 PM. Told no problem and come on in. Arrived on time and had to sit outside because all of the indoor tables had been reserved. Apparently no same day reservations accepted after 3 PM because the receptionist leaves for the day. Very strange!
Written February 9, 2020
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Catherine S
Anaheim126 contributions
Mar 2021 • couples
The best Tapas we've had in ages! We miss spain so much and this more than satisfied our Spanish cravings. The service was superb, and we enjoyed the food extensively! Pray you get Jaime as your server! Some of us could'nt have the paella because we gave up carbs..who would do that? But everything else made up for it. We had some tapas dishes but it was my dish that topped it all.. Zarzuela de Mariscos...delicioso! We are definitely coming back when we visit San Diego. It's a must!!
Written March 22, 2021
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Angela S
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
Food, service and show .....incredible!!
Someone name Ruben as a hostess terrible!
Pray for not seen him at the entrance!
I took 15 friends to have dinner Sunday night.
And he had the worst attitude ever.
It’s a shame to leave someone like him in at the door :(
I know the place for years and it’s not fair to have him in charge !
Makes you walk away.
Written January 20, 2020
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Monica A
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
This guy was working like a manager but he was rude amd unpleasant even though she make a big reservation for 15 friends (and all was there because she). We have a good time but it’s surprising that in an European place , in the main entrance to welcome the people, the owners leave some guy like that. I prefer no return.
Written January 19, 2020
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