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Ki's Restaurant, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA

Ki's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1061 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
2591 S Coast Highway 101, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
Daytime service is as it always has been: order at the counter and the food will be brought to you in the seating area upstairs or out under our tent. Night-time is full service in the upstairs seating area. On Friday nights, we also have live music from 7-9pm.
Ki's is a perfect fit for its local beach community culture. We provide food options that serve the needs of people who enjoy the outdoors and have a high degree of awareness for their health, fitness and well being. And Ki's is more than just a 'health food' option for many. It is simply great food for anyone-professionals, families looking for a home-cooked meal or friends hanging out enjoying some tasty eats.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Organic, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm Friday & Saturday Thu–Sat 8:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our caterer can customize a catering specifically to your needs, whether it is casual or formal, on site or off site. Please visit our website for more ideas and contact information.
  • Private party facilities
    Ki's is able to host a variety of private events. We have an enclosed room that can comfortably host 40-50. Guests are also able to "buy-out" entire restaurant for large parties.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Amavisca: (760) 586-8289
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cardiff By The Sea
  • Cross street
    Chesterfield
  • Parking details
    Parking is limited space. Ki's HIGHLY recommends car pooling. Public off site parking across the street at the beach.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 1,061 people are saying

Ki's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Best Value

  • North San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • North San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ki's Restaurant offers "fantastic food," "great service," and "spectacular views" of the ocean. Guests love its "casual atmosphere" and happy hour specials. While some mention noise levels and reservation issues, the overall experience remains "wonderful" with standout dishes like macadamia coconut mahi and a "delicious sunset special" in a friendly, accommodating setting.

1,061 Reviews
  1. Reese VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is delicious, staff very helpful, and view is amazing!

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  2. Vic VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    One of our favorite places. Very noisy because of sheet metal ceiling without any acoustic tiles, which would be easy to glue to the ceiling. This comment has been made before. I don’t know why they refuse to make this simple fix.

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  3. Gordon

    San Diego75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As locals, we particularly appreciate Ki’s as an excellent value and high quality in ocean view dining. We have dined at Ki’s twice in the last month, once on as a couple, the second time with out of town guests. The entrees (cioppino, grilled filets, sea bass, chicken) were all perfectly prepared generous portions, at very reasonable prices. The ceviche appetizer was perfectly prepared, though the portion was on the smaller side. We had a carafe of a house wine that was a very generous pour. Chocolate decadence dessert and hula pie were delicious. Ambiance is understated and casual. Service was prompt, courteous and professional. If you don’t mind dining a bit early, the price fix at happy hour and all evenings on Tuesdays is an excellent value.

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  4. Wendy

    San Diego8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Kis went there for my birthday sat down on the deck, beautiful view, but our server was too busy chatting with the other table and we sat there for at least 10 minutes before she came over to take our drink order  My husband asked what the vegetable soup was like, our server, answered that it has vegetables in it with a tomato base that was it ! Other than that, it was fantastic food was  Delicious
    Ki's RestaurantResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hi Wendy, Thank you for the review. I do strive to have awesome reviews in all departments so may I ask who your server was? Or if you have a check number that I could look up?

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  5. Dori

    Yosemite3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They’re always wonderful Always appreciate how awesome they are.

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  6. Jane VIP

    San Diego63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Little difficult to get to 2nd floor if have handicap issues. The ramp at back of building is very long with switchbacks. Very tiring to get up, but managed. Took stirs down very slowly sideways. Was worth it cause food good and nice ocean view from all windows. Nice casual spot for breakfast,lunch,dinner.

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  7. Corie

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional high quality food, nice service. Great view.

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  8. Deborah VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place always get the vegetable curry. Delicious!

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  9. Darrell VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Ki’s early to take advantage of their happy hour food specials. No crowds, no noise, ocean view. Perfect!

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  10. Donna

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoying dining at Ki's. It has great views for sunset. The service is outstanding. There specialty cocktails are very good. I had the macadamia coconut mahi and it prepared perfectly. It is very flavorful. It was a Friday night and they had a tro playing which really added to the ambiance of the evening. We were not rushed at all dining there. I will definitely be back next time we are in town.

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FAQs

Ki's Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ki's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 436-5236.

Ki's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1061 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Ki's Restaurant

2591 S Coast Highway 101, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chesterfield
  • Neighborhood
    Cardiff By The Sea
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm Friday & Saturday Thu–Sat 8:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Organic, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is limited space. Ki's HIGHLY recommends car pooling. Public off site parking across the street at the beach.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop in front of restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Our caterer can customize a catering specifically to your needs, whether it is casual or formal, on site or off site. Please visit our website for more ideas and contact information.
  • Private party facilities
    Ki's is able to host a variety of private events. We have an enclosed room that can comfortably host 40-50. Guests are also able to "buy-out" entire restaurant for large parties.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer Amavisca: (760) 586-8289
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