Coronado Restaurants
for the Whole Family

Coronado restaurants abound! Orange Avenue is the main street in this quaint island community where you can find anything from fast food to local pizzerias to fine dining. The following Coronado restaurants have met the following criteria:

1. The food has to be good.
2. The location and ambiance has to be nice, scenic, or convenient.
3. The meal can't break the bank.

So drumroll please...here are our favorite Coronado restaurants to eat for the family:

Il Fornaio - Whenever someone comes here from out of town, we take them to Il Fornaio. The view from the restaurant is magnificent whether you eat inside or outside on the patio. With a head-on view of downtown San Diego, this restaurant's location can't be beat. Add to that the beautiful design of the restaurant's interior and the delicious Italian food and you've got a winner!

Il Fornaio is located next to Ferry Landing at:
1333 First Street
Coronado, CA 92118
619-437-4911

If it's too crowded, just ask someone to point you to Miguel's little brother, Miguelito's. After Miguel's huge success, they opened this restaurant in the same quaint shopping center. You won't have to wait which is the best reason to try Miguelito's. But there are many other good reasons to try: a delicious and reasonably priced menu, friendly staff, and a one-of-a-kind dining room that's alos a boutique and gallery.

Miguel's Cocina is located at:
1351 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
619-437-4237

Miguelito's is located at:
1142 Adella Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
619-437-8578

Click here to see Alexander's delicious pizzas and prices.

Alexander's has indoor and patio-dining, and free parking in the rear of the restaurant. It's conveniently located across the street from Von's, the island's largest grocery store.

Alexander's Pizza is located at:
849 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118
619-435-5747

The food is delicious and the service is pretty fast. It's like going to an upscale fast food restaurant. You order your food from the plentiful menu and get a number. Then find a seat in the spacious and well-designed dining area and your food will be brought out to you. Now that they don't do that at McDonalds!

Your kids will definitely like their Grilled Cheese, PB&J, or Kid's Deli Sandwich, served on whole grain bread, and sides like squeezable yogurt, chips or an apple.

My favorite is the Frontega Chicken Panini: smoked white meat chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, chopped basil and chipolte mayo, grilled hot on Focaccia bread.

The bakery items will make your mouth water. There's also specialty soups, hand-tossed salads, and drinks like the Caramel Frozen Drink or the Low-Fat Strawberry Smoothie.

Panera Bread is located at:
980 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
619-437-4288

Ferry Landing is located at
1201 First St. at "B" Ave
Coronado, CA 92118

Click here for ferry prices.

Ferry Landing has a fun collection of shops, art galleries, sit-down restaurants and fast eateries. Your kids will love running around, playing in the sand, and biking.

Check out this funny bike for your family that you can rent at Bikes & Beyond, 619-435-7180. It's more work than it looks like when you hit a hill.

Our favorite places for eats and treats in Ferry Landing:

Spiro Gyros - Greek and Mediterranean food
619-435-1225

Bay Beach Cafe - Casual dining indoors or on the sundeck, American food
619-435-4900

Cold Stone Creamery - Ice cream with mix-ins
619-437-6920

Tartine's also serves delicious sandwiches with a side of mixed greens for about $7. Created by three local women who wanted to bring a taste of Europe to the Coronado community, Tartine will be a highlight for your tastebuds! Coronado Restaurants: Click here to read Tartine's menu.