DAllenTCY Posted April 11, 2021 #1 Share Posted April 11, 2021 The newly completed structure replacing Anthony's Fish House/Grotto has opened steps from the B Street Pier. The main attraction is the Brigantine Restaurant; however, Ketch Bar&Grill, Miguels Cantina, and Seaside Coffee/Gelato, as well. Seaport Village renovation is now complete with many new shops. The Midway Museum has reopened, too. David 16 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted April 11, 2021 #2 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted April 11, 2021 #3 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Looking good! Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storylady Posted April 11, 2021 #4 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Thanks for sharing. I am still unhappy that San Diego didn’t give Anthony’s a change to upgrade their restaurant. We always looked forward to Anthony’s when we were in Dan Diego. Their calamari was the best that we had except in Venice! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum Posted April 11, 2021 #5 Share Posted April 11, 2021 39 minutes ago, Storylady said: Thanks for sharing. I am still unhappy that San Diego didn’t give Anthony’s a change to upgrade their restaurant. We always looked forward to Anthony’s when we were in Dan Diego. Their calamari was the best that we had except in Venice! It was time for something fresh and new on the waterfront. Anthony’s has one restaurant remaining in San Diego located in La Mesa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted April 11, 2021 #6 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Thanks David, that all looks very nice. Looking forward to when we can once again sail from San Diego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSULIBRARIAN Posted April 12, 2021 #7 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I wondered how it would look. Thanks for sharing. Hope to sail again out of San Diego sometime in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrill Posted April 12, 2021 #8 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Storylady said: Thanks for sharing. I am still unhappy that San Diego didn’t give Anthony’s a change to upgrade their restaurant. It was odd that Anthony's and Brigantine - both of which are owned by San Diegans - couldn't work out something so they could both use that property, just the two of them. Ketch Bar & Grill is similar to Brigantine, and there's certainly no need for another Mexican restaurant. Now there are four restaurants, whereas only two - Anthony's and the Brig - would have been a huge draw, especially with Anthony's history at that locale. JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted April 12, 2021 #9 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Storylady said: Thanks for sharing. I am still unhappy that San Diego didn’t give Anthony’s a change to upgrade their restaurant. We always looked forward to Anthony’s when we were in Dan Diego. Their calamari was the best that we had except in Venice! I loved the Fishette. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSR Posted April 12, 2021 #10 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Thanks for the info...plan to be there this December for a Hawaiian cruise on HAL (crossing fingers!). Will check the new places out; was never in San Diego long enough to try the original ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted April 12, 2021 #11 Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) Now if they would just do something about the World Pier/International Cruise Ship Terminal / "B" Street Pier facilities for embark/disembark ...... To quote Bette Davis "What a Dump!" It's a shame the facilities are so poor as San Diego is a FANTASTIC city in which to begin or end a cruise from Edited April 12, 2021 by AtlantaCruiser72 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boze9999 Posted April 12, 2021 #12 Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) Thanks for the update! Looking FORWARD to cruising in and out of San Diego! An incredible port (waiting for a "real Terminal"), but for now, I'll just be happy with cruises once again happening at the SD port! Edited April 12, 2021 by boze9999 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAllenTCY Posted April 12, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted April 12, 2021 The political climate in San Diego has not favored the cruise industry. The B Street pier is many years old and the Broadway Complex was so downsized by the NIMBYs and the CBP that it is nearly useless. I've cruised out of New York, Galveston, Los Angeles (San Pedro and Long Beach), and Seattle and their docks aren't any better. If you want a really nice experience at a pier, stick with Miami, Orlando, San Francisco, or Vancouver. David 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientWanderer Posted April 12, 2021 #14 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Both Brigantine and Miguel's are solid, well-run restaurants -- reliably good food, good drinks, and fun atmosphere. We've been going to both for many years and to me they are a good fit for the port area. I'm super excited that Seaport Village and the port enhancements are finally happening. Even living in San Diego, that's a special "day out" for us. I think cruise travelers are in for a treat! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocl Posted April 12, 2021 #15 Share Posted April 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Boatdrill said: It was odd that Anthony's and Brigantine - both of which are owned by San Diegans - couldn't work out something so they could both use that property, just the two of them. Ketch Bar & Grill is similar to Brigantine, and there's certainly no need for another Mexican restaurant. Now there are four restaurants, whereas only two - Anthony's and the Brig - would have been a huge draw, especially with Anthony's history at that locale. JMHO. Assuming the Brigantine is related to the one in Del Mar I would have preferred Anthony's to another Brigantine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientWanderer Posted April 12, 2021 #16 Share Posted April 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, nocl said: Assuming the Brigantine is related to the one in Del Mar I would have preferred Anthony's to another Brigantine. Alas...the glory days of Anthony's are no more. My "last supper" before I gave birth to our daughter was at Anthony's Star of the Sea Room. I was so full after that delicious meal that I decided I couldn't be pregnant for even one more day...and I wasn't! 😂 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocl Posted April 12, 2021 #17 Share Posted April 12, 2021 We tended to alternate between Anthony's and the Fish Market. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientWanderer Posted April 12, 2021 #18 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Just now, nocl said: We tended to alternate between Anthony's and the Fish Market. The Fish Market location that's down at the Embarcadero, "Top of the Market," is maybe my favorite seafood restaurant in San Diego. The casual one is good, too, though, for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocl Posted April 12, 2021 #19 Share Posted April 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, AncientWanderer said: The Fish Market location that's down at the Embarcadero, "Top of the Market," is maybe my favorite seafood restaurant in San Diego. The casual one is good, too, though, for sure. The Fish Market was our place for special family dinners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue from Canada Posted April 12, 2021 #20 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I also enjoyed Anthony's when in SD. However, Seaport Village looks so nice and tempting that I can hardly wait to snoop around and have a meal this November (fingers crossed) before I set sail to Hawaii. Thanks David for posting the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepoint Posted April 12, 2021 #21 Share Posted April 12, 2021 This looks very nice. Can someone recommend a hotel close by the pier. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 12, 2021 #22 Share Posted April 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, thepoint said: This looks very nice. Can someone recommend a hotel close by the pier. Thank you. If you look over on the West Coast Departures board, here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/315-west-coast-departures/ you will find dozens of threads on hotels in San Diego. There are about 6 hotels close to the Pier. Our favorite is the Embassy Suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highscar Posted April 12, 2021 #23 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Wyndham right across the street from pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted April 12, 2021 #24 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I like the fairly new Springhill Suites/Residence Inn right across from the cruise pier. Very nice place and easy walk to the ship. Good free breakfast and very nice facilities. Only negative is the lack of airport shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreto Posted April 12, 2021 #25 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Looking forward to sampling the new restaurants, though Anthony's will be missed, when we cruise out of San Diego next February. To me, San Diego is always the most spectacular sail away city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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