Take the Bait

Take the Bait is a casual seafood restaurant on Clairemont Mesa Blvd in San Diego, known for an immersive, cozy atmosphere that suits everything from date nights to family gatherings. The menu leans into bold, shareable seafood experiences, with standouts like the seafood tower, seafood boil, and whole octopus drawing consistent praise from guests. Reviewers also rave about the nachos and the margarita flight as crowd favorites. Midweek happy hour brings 25% off all appetizers and $5 drinks, so there are great reasons to visit on a weeknight. The restaurant takes reservations and is kid-friendly, so it works well for groups of all sizes.