When your stomach rumbles while you’re out at sea, or you want a celebratory drink after a productive day on the water, there are many San Diego area restaurants and bars near Point Loma Marina to choose from. Many even participate in the unique “dock & dine” experience: you and your crew can pull up to the dock and either take a seat at the restaurant or order to-go and enjoy a meal on your vessel!  

Many waterfront establishments, including ones in Point Loma, have their own docks or are part of marinas where you can park your craft for the duration of your meal. Slips are typically available in 2- to 3-hour slots and are often first-come, first-serve. There are a variety of cuisines to choose from, too, with something for the seafood lover and the land lover in your boating crew. 

Bali Hai Restaurant 

While adding a trip to locales with indigenous Polynesian cultures is expensive and time-consuming – you’d rather be fishing and boating, you can have a taste of Polynesia right in San Diego. The waterfront restaurant is located in Americas Cup Harbor, just moments from the marina, and offers delicious Polynesian fare.  

They have an extensive drink list, including their world-famous Mai Tai, a variety of San Diego-themed drinks, frozen drinks including daiquiris and pina coladas, and more. Order beers by the bottle, wine by the glass, or choose from an array of ‘sipping rums.’ The family-owned and operated establishment also serves seafood dishes like tuna poke, oysters, coconut shrimp, and more to soak up the alcohol for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. 

Visit their website for a complete menu and to watch the “Mai Tais Sold” ticker go up and up! 

Humphreys Restaurant 

The waterfront restaurant looks over the marina. Stop in for a celebratory cocktail, beer, or wine. Order up a Mai Tai or try the “Down & Dirty” – Bombay Sapphire gin, olive juice splash vermouth, and blue cheese stuffed olives. Wine can be ordered by the glass, ½ bottle, or full bottle. Pick from a variety of beers on tap, by the bottle, or can. There are even non-alcoholic brews for the designated driver. 

For food, the “modern SoCal” menu includes food selections for any meal of the day. Catch some live entertainment while you’re at it! You can see who’s playing on their website in the “Backstage Live” section.  

Ketch Grill and Taps 

Look out over the harbor and enjoy a good drink and some good food. There’s an extensive menu of craft beers from breweries around San Diego, along with wine and a variety of cocktails to choose from. Try their spin on a Mai Tai or go with what you know and order a mojito or a rye old fashioned.  

Soak up the alcohol with lunch options including calamari, steamed clams, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. Try their catch of the day, grilled ham and cheese, or a variety of seafood dishes like macadamia crusted mahi. For dinner enjoy blackened swordfish, pork loin, a 10 oz double cheeseburger, and more. 

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern 

Located on the shore of Americas Cup Harbor, they have an extensive bar menu – it’s what they do best! Choose from a variety of cocktails including a Mai Tai, the cocktail of the season – like a catch of the day, a mojito, or another specialty drink like “Gringo Lingo,” featuring coconut washed Jose Cuervo tequila, chili liqueur, spicy bitters, lime, agave, and toasted coconut with a tajin rim. There are mocktails for the designated drivers, along with a wine list, craft brews on tap, and bottled beers. If you’re looking for something with more punch, choose a vodka, gin, scotch, whiskey, rum, tequila, or cordial. Make sure to get something to eat, too. Try starters like fried calamari, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, or free-range chicken, among others. 

Harbor Town Pub 

You’ll find some of your favorite drinks on the menu. Go with old standbys like an old fashioned, whiskey sour, or frozen margarita. Try something different like the “Good Morning,” filled with Hendricks, lemon, elderflower, hibiscus, and champagne. If you came for the drafts, there are a variety of local craft brews, along with better-known brews like Bud Light, Coors Light, and Guinness Stout. Quench your appetite with sliders, wings, cauliflower bites, fish n chips, salads, burgers, or sandwiches.  

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