A long-vacant parcel of land boasting sweeping views at the Coronado Ferry Landing is being developed into restaurant space after years of delays.
This week, Ferry Landing Associates staged construction for its new restaurant, which has a projected opening date of December 2026, according to Brianne Mundy Page, senior public information officer for the Port of San Diego.
The project, whose scope dictates a single-story restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating for 300 guests, was first approved by the San Diego Board of Port Commissioners in 2018.
It will be built on the vacant lot next to Il Fornaio. Parking for restaurant patrons will be accommodated by the existing, 269-spot parking lot. The port approved the development of two restaurants decades ago, but only one was built (currently Il Fornaio, which opened in Sept. 1999).
The parcel is under a public trust operated by the Port, and is leased to Ferry Landing Associates. The proposed operator for the restaurant is is Social Syndicate, whose 13-restaurant portfolio includes Rosie O’Grady’s and The Rabbit Hole in Normal Heights, La Doña and OB Surf Lodge in Ocean Beach, The Local Pacific Beach, and the Monarch Ocean Pub in Del Mar.
The Board of Port Commissioners approved the proposed restaurant in Sept. 2024.
I agree, it doesn’t fit into the Ferry Landing’s vibe! It looks like what you’d see in the mountains by a ski-slope or in a wooded area! .
So happy to see this. Another great attraction to our beautiful island. Hats off to the developers. I”ll be the 1st one in line. And to the rest of you that have such a negative attitude, shame on you!
Why have residents that live around the new site not been notified? Isn’t that a requirement,? It has in the past when other venues were proposed .
The last thing Coronado needs is another restaurant. A small park or green space would have been more appropriate and acceptable to local residents. But the Port just wants more tax revenue.
The rendering looks like two stories vs the “scope” and rather out of place and gaudy architecturally IMO. We’ll see what actually gets built.
I agree. The architecture is an eyesore. Why dark?? Plus they may think it’s “in” now but it’ll look very dated in the future. They should do something more timeless and something that blends with the surroundings and not stick out like a sore thumb. Upsetting.
Love the idea of a new restaurant opening in 2026. The lot was an eye sore for a lot of locals. With Il Fornaio and Peohe’s within walking distance will add flair to the ferry landing.