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Point Loma Seafoods Slated for Makeover

Wednesday, 09 June 2010
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

A family-owned and operated restaurant on San Diego Bay that has been a must for seafood lovers since 1953 will be undergoing a major renovation. Point Loma Seafoods, located in the America's Cup Harbor area near Shelter Island, will begin a project to modernize and remodel its nearly 8,000-square foot restaurant and fresh fish market.

At the June 9 Board of Port Commissioners meeting, the Board approved a resolution granting concept approval for the proposed renovation, estimated to cost $2.7 million. Plans include demolishing the existing building and replacing it with a new building designed in the Monterey, California Cannery Row style. Other plans incorporate a new outdoor dining area with a fire pit and seating wall, new contemporary interior space and kitchen, and a second story viewing terrace.

The new building will feature a stucco exterior with river-rock and heavy timber accents. A viewing terrace will be added, along with a lighthouse tower with a public art component. The project will incorporate sustainable features and low-irrigation water systems.

Preserving and enhancing the waterfront connection between the restaurant and the pedestrian promenade is a top priority for Point Loma Seafood's owners. They intend for the design to improve the overall waterfront experience for visitors by improving this connection. The proposed project will also be designed to complement the new sportfishing redevelopments in America's Cup Harbor.

Fans of the long-time eatery need not worry about a temporary halt of business during the project's construction. Point Loma Seafoods plans on operating out of a temporary satellite location nearby.

Once all permits and approvals are received, construction may begin at the end of this year and could take less than a year to complete.