Blue Point Coastal Cuisine


Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
565 Fifth Avenue, In the Heart of the Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego, California 92101 USA
Telephone. 619-233-6623 
Fax.
619-236-1300
Website. www.cohnrestaurants.com
Email.  info@cohnrestaurants.com
- Indoor or patio dining
- Open nightly for dinner at 5 p.m.
- Private parties and banquets
- Catering Available


Voted San Diego's favorite Seafood Restaurant, Blue Point Coastal Cuisine is the crown jewel in the locally owned and operated Cohn Restaurant Group. Blue Point features the best in Fresh Seafood and USDA Prime Steaks in the heart of San Diego's famous Gaslamp Quarter. Executive Chef Jonathan Hale and General Manager Dave Bolton are the perfect team to insure a most memorable dining experience.

 
Blue Point Coastal Cuisine features a raw bar with fresh oysters, a lively, cocktail bar with signature Martinis, and an award-winning wine list. The handsome restaurant is reminiscent of a classic East Coast Seafood House with cherry wood and private, black leather booths.
Blue Point is located blocks from major downtown hotels, the San Diego Convention Center and the Padres Ballpark.

The first and only seafood and oyster bar in the Historic Gaslamp Quarter is reminiscent of a San Francisco supper club. Blue Point offers a first class dining experience featuring unique seafood, prime steaks and rack of lamb.

 


Awards

  • Best Seafood Restaurant 2001 - Gaslamp Quarter Association
  • Best Continental Cuisine 2000 - Gaslamp Quarter Association
  • Gold Medallion Award - Best Seafood 1998, 1999
  • Gaslamp Historical Association - Commercial Interior Design Award 1997
  • Gold Medallion Award - Best New Restaurant 1997
  • Best New Restaurant 1997 San Diego Magazine
  • Best New Restaurant 1996 - Gaslamp Quarter Association
     


Menu

 

O y s t e r B a r

Sashimi of Fresh
Ahi Tuna

edamame and seaweed salad
11.5
Chefs Seafood Tower
for parties of two
or more

18 Per Person
 
Osetra Caviar
fine imported caviar
traditional service

Market Price
Assorted Fresh Oysters
on the Half Shell

with 3 mignonettes
13
 
Traditional Shrimp Cocktail
cocktail sauce and lemon
13
 
Smoked Salmon Plate
vodka crème fraiche, red onion, capers, brioche toast points
10
 


S o u p & G r e e n s

Soup of the Day 6

White Corn and Crab Chowder 7

Lobster Bisque
with port and rosemary 11

Mixed Salad of Baby Greens and Pistachio Brie Crostini
champagne herb vinaigrette 7

Caesar Salad baby romaine, garlic crostini
and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano 7

Spinach Salad
radicchio, Shaft blue cheese, candied pecans and bacon balsamic vinaigrette 8

Pressed Arugula, Seasonal Fruit and Dried Fig Salad
 lemon vinaigrette and pine nut emulsion 8

Tart of the Day Chef’s selection 10



H O O K

Lobster Pot Pie
sherry and bacon 13

Grilled Portobello Mushroom
 fresh mozzarella and saffron scented yellow tomato coulis 9

Shrimp and Lobster Potstickers
 hot’n’sour cucumbers, lemongrass ponzu glaze 12

Grilled Blackened Tiger Shrimp
 watercress salad, citrus aoli 12

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
fire roasted poblano remoulade 12

Pan Seared Mussels
 tomato saffron broth and herb butter 9

Steamed Clams
 champagne and whole grain mustard 12

Spicy Thai Calamari
red chili sauce 9


L I N E

Whole Crispy Striped Bass
spicy mango dipping sauce, shrimp fried rice, mango cilantro salsa 26


Pan Seared Dayboat Scallops
goat cheese and portobello ravioli, caramelized shallot herb sauce 29


Fresh Cioppino
crab leg, oyster, mussels, clams, shrimp, and fish in saffron tomato fumet 25


Horseradish-Crusted Salmon
roasted corn and crab succotash, lemon-dill sauce 24


Citrus Marinated Swordfish
grilled with black Thai rice, citrus emulsion, shiitake mushrooms 27


Sauteed Shrimp and Papperdelle Pasta
heirloom tomatoes, baby spinach and caramelized shallots 23


Grilled Ahi
wild mushrooms and ginger soy beurre blanc 27

Citrus Marinated Swordfish



U.S.D.A. PRIME* AGED BEEF
Grilled Filet Mignon with Giant Shrimp
potato galette, asparagus, Cabernet reduction 37

Grilled Prime* Ribeye
garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, red wine reduction 34


Grilled Prime* New York Strip
steak frites, sautéed spinach, green peppercorn sauce 34




Australian Lobster Tails (8 oz/12 oz)
butter poached with red potatoes, wild Oregon mushrooms, asparagus, sherry saffron sauce 38/52

Marinated Grilled Pork Chops
white cheddar potato croquette, sour cherry compote, fig balsamic sauce 22


Grilled New Zealand Rack of Lamb
Moroccan-spiced couscous cakes, red wine mint reduction 34


Seared Whole Young Chicken
apple brioche stuffing, foie gras, wild mushroom jus 23


Grilled Maple Leaf Duck Breast and Leg Confit
plum glaze, wild rice cake and apple ginger chutney 23



S I N K E R

Harlequin Chocolate Souffle 10
Please allow 20 to 30 minutes for preparation


Selection of Housemade Desserts





 



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