The Harbor House opened in 1980, and serves fresh fish, shellfish, premium steaks and local draft beers. We offer informal dining upstairs and on the outside decks as well as tablecloth/quiet dining downstairs. Come and enjoy our great city and harbor views. Walking distance from the San Diego Convention Center, we are an ideal spot for banquets and private events.
"We are here for conference and my family came to meet us from LA. There's a variety of seafoods here, even burgers and sandwiches to choose from! We had Calamari, garlic bread & N'awlin's BBQ shrimp for appetizer, Paella, salmon burger, cheese burger, Thai beef salad, roasted salmon, chicken Maui, seafood fettuccine & seafood risotto. Everyone liked their food. I ordered the risotto and thought the sauce was a bit runny and either the clam or the mussel tasted a bit fishy. O/w the scallops & shrimp were cooked perfectly. I ordered a peach martini & it was so strong I had to give it to my husband. I ordered a blueberry lemondrop & asked to cut back on alcohol, it was perfect! Scenery was pretty, overlooking ocean, outdoor mall & park."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Harbor House
Overall rating
(Very Good)4/5
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Dined on 5/16/2013
Food
(Very Good)4/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Very Good)4/5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Excellent service. Beautiful view. A perfect setting for an important business dinner on San Diego."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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"After making my resversation on line I called the restaurant to see if they were having a lunch menu as well as the buffet. I was told that they were offering the Lunch menu as well as the buffet and we could order either way. I told them I did not want a buffet lunch as we do not eat alot and felt it was a waste of money to pay for a buffet and generally the quality of food is better off a menu. I called the restaurant again on wednesday to confim the resveration, I asked again if they were offering the lunch menu. I again was told yes they were. After showing up to the restaurant and were seated, we ordered a drink. It was only after the drinks arrived is when we were told it was only a buffet. The food was was only fair at best."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"Great location to have a good meal. Very nice view of the marina. Service started a bit slow because they were very busy, but overall the server did a great job. All of the meals were well prepared and enjoyed by us."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"This was our first time at the Harbor House , It was for my brother in laws birthday this place is a gem food was great, service was very good, the girls at the front were very accommodating when we ask for a window seat. Good Job Harbor House Thanks we will be back."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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"Went for lunch...very close to the Manchester Hyatt and better priced. Had the cioppino. Very generous portion with well cooked seafood. Wished I'd had time to go back and try some of their other options."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Great fish--order from their special fish menu and you won't be disappointed! it's worth the price! I had seered ahi with vegetable quinoa served with a delicious sauce. View of passing ships, colorful kites, and Coronado Island in the background. Patio dining protected from the wind by glass but unobstructed view. Impeccable service from Danny who was friendly and efficient. Great wines (many available by the glass such as Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay). What a way to enjoy a relaxing dinner at Seaport Village."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Window seats face the ocean, making it a wonderful place for a date. Food is inexpensive with very large portions. Would come back again in the future."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Very nice dinner. Nice selection of fresh seafood entries. Was with a group of 6 folks and everyone enjoyed their dinner. We are all from the east coast so easy access to fresh seafood and they all concurred that the fish was fresh.
I had the poached pear salad and shrimp cocktail. Fresh & yummy.
Beautiful views. Would go back."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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"My wife and I was personally greeted by the restaurant manager; who greeted us by our first name, and acknowledged our reservations on open table. He further congratulated us on our first baby, and that he would like to buy our dessert for coming in. Great service and our lunch was very good."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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"Worst service ever. Took almost 30 minutes to get drinks. After food arrived the waiter never came back to check on us. Food was overpriced for what you got"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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"Made a reservation for a 12:45 PM seating on Easter Sunday the day before Easter. Couldn't believe that was possible on such a short notice. It wasn't clear exactly what they would be serving but was pleasantly surprised it was a buffet - and that they had ham and other traditional Easter fare. Cost was somewhat less than other Easter brunches in San Diego....with a better view! (Asked for a water view and got it!) The table was ready when we arrived...no waiting. Our server was very attentive.
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"I was very disappointed with my choice of celebrating my 65th birthday. It was suppose to be a special night but it turned out that we had a terrible dinner plan. Making a reservation was totally useless. My wife and I still had to wait more than 20 minutes before we got someone attention. I was hoping for a nice table by the window instead we were seated away from the window. Not very happy with this place. It use to be one of our favorite place to come but it has not been the same. I don't think I would be back."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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"When you go to the Harbor House the food prices are reflective of the scenic harbor view not the quality of ingredients. Our waiter was helpful in guiding us toward their fresh fish but the wait staff who delivered the food was grouchy and cold in manner. I am sorry but if you are paying $26 a plate, the staff should be bending over backwards to make the dining experience enjoyable. The coffee at the end of the meal was so horrible we sent it back. Funny, the waiter then said, "would you like me to brew a fresh pot?" Why wasn't that done automatically? Bottom line, this is a place for tourists not locals."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view
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"We came here for our anniversary and my husband ordered the cioppino...it was horrible. It was served in a large paella pan with the seafood floating in a bath of canned tomatoes. We had a guest with us and didn't want to make a scene by sending the food back. Needless to say, my husband had to order something else to eat when we returned to the hotel."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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"Our waitress, Cynthia, was very fast and attentive. The food came out so quickly, we thought they brought it to the wrong table. It was hot and delicious. I would recommend this restaurant and I've been here several times before while visiting San Diego. There is a great view of the bay from most tables."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 31 for Harbor House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)5/5
Great for Business Lunches
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Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"I invited a special guest for Valentine's Day. After reserving my table 10 days in advance and requesting a window seat I thought that would be enough time. I called to make sure my reservation was kept even when it appeared I would be 1/2 hour late in traffic. ((coming from Temecula)) When we arrived there were several tables empty. I was told that all the window seats were reserved. I ask why mine was not reserved as I had done so several days before. The waitress had no answer. Not wanting to cause a scene we dined behind a pole in the center of the room. Around us two tables remained empty for at least half an hour. Thanks for nothing."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Food was very good,i had the seafood platter with a red pepper sauce.The sauce wouldnt have been my choice but it was by no means over powering.Service was a little slow but we were on holiday(from UK) so wasnt an issue....Margheritas very strong!! We booked for 8.15 but upon arrival were immediatedly shown to a table(7.55) Overall a good experience and would go again"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find
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"Fabulous! Brought friends from out-of-town and we all were very impressed. The Maui Chicken is spectacular! And the views are great. A very relaxing place to enjoy exceptional food."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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