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Specialties

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse specializes in daily delivered fresh seafood and produce, bayside dining with the best view of the downtown skyline, free flowing champagne & mimosas on Sundays with our Triple Gold Medallion Award winning brunch for 2006, 2007 & 2009 (also voted best brunch in San Diego by the locals), plenty of free parking and do not forget the most personable service staff in San Diego. What more could you ask for? There is always a reason to visit Tom Ham’s Lighthouse. See you soon! We hope to celebrate the New Year with you all at our New Year’s Day Brunch. Enjoy delicious seafood, endless mimosas, and fantastic views of the San Diego Bay. Make reservations today!

History

Established in 1971.

A graduate of UCLA, Tom Ham came to San Diego in 1955 to rescue a floundering Shelter Island restaurant, the Bali Hai. The restaurant became a success and provided him with an opportunity to pursue his lifelong interest: the study of California history, avid involvement in many community affairs, and the athletic and scholastic advancement of Californians. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse opened for business in 1971. An actual functioning lighthouse, known as Beacon #9 on any USCG Nautical Map, was incorporated into the design. The result is one of San Diego’s best known architectural landmarks. Besides the Lighthouse, Tom Ham’s is also famous for its eye-catching vistas of the San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge and San Diego skyline. Today, the restaurant is operated by a second generation of Hams who continue the tradition of fine dining and exceptional service that represents a culmination of the interests and visions of the Californian whose name it bears.

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