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A big night out in Coronado

For the anniversary, the birthday, the big news.

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For the anniversary, the birthday, the proposal. Every restaurant here sits at the top of the price range and treats dinner as the whole event. Book well ahead, mention what you're celebrating when you do, and plan for a longer meal than usual.

This guide ranks 10 special-occasion restaurants in Coronado. Editors' picks come first, then the rest by rating, and the plans below build a whole evening around the best of them.

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Published date nights with a stop on this list.

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Make a night of it

Routes around the top spots on the list, with the best-rated places nearby for the rest of the evening.

Around The Henry

3 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.2 mi
5:30 PMDrinks first
Fallen Empire
Fallen Empire

Cocktail Bar

1315 Orange Avenue, Coronado, California, 92118

Coronado

2
< 0.1 mi
7:00 PMThe big dinner
The Henry
The Henry

Restaurant

1031 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

Coronado

4.9

3
8:30 PMSomething sweet
Moo Time Creamery
Moo Time Creamery

Food & drink

1025 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118

Coronado

4.8

Around Chez Loma

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.5 mi
5:30 PMThe big dinner
Chez Loma
Chez Loma

Restaurant

1132 Loma Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

Coronado

4.8

2
7:00 PMSomething sweet
Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro
Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro

Bakery & Cafe

849 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

Coronado

4.3

Around Bluewater Grill

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.3 mi
5:30 PMThe big dinner
Bluewater Grill
Bluewater Grill

Restaurant

1701 Strand Way, Coronado

Coronado

4.7

2
7:00 PMSomething sweet
Gelato Paradiso
Gelato Paradiso

Dessert Shop

918 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

Coronado

Special-occasion restaurants in Coronado

Editors' picks first, then by rating.

Good to know

What's the best special-occasion restaurant in Coronado for a date?
Our top pick is The Henry, rated 4.9 out of 5. Chez Loma and Bluewater Grill round out the top 3.
What should we do before or after?
Make it a big night out: drinks first, then the big dinner, then something sweet. The plans on this page pair each top spot with the best-rated places within about a 20-minute walk.

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