Stake Chophouse & Bar
Coronado Village, Coronado
Restaurant in Coronado, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Stake Chophouse & Bar is a practical Coronado dinner pick for celebrations, dates, business meals, especially if the wine program matters. It is not the right answer for brunch or a casual daytime plan; cross-shop Brigantine Coronado for seafood ease, Dive for a looser night, Chez Loma for a more intimate special-occasion feel.
About Stake Chophouse & Bar
Stake Chophouse & Bar is a Coronado evening option with hours throughout the week. The confirmed planning details are simple: it opens at 4 PM daily, closes at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday, closes at 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
The venue also has Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Keep the rest of the decision grounded in the confirmed basics: Coronado location, evening hours, business casual dress, a listed recognition.
Choose it for dinner, not a morning plan
The hours point to an evening meal rather than breakfast, brunch, or lunch. If the decision is a daytime itinerary, look elsewhere in Coronado instead of planning around Stake Chophouse & Bar.
That distinction matters for planning. Coronado has a range of dining options, but this listing is best understood through the confirmed evening schedule and business casual dress code. For guests comparing evening plans, those are the reliable details to use.
The right Coronado choice for a polished night
Compared with Brigantine Coronado, Dive, Little Frenchie, Shore House Bistro, or Chez Loma, Stake Chophouse & Bar is the option here with confirmed Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That makes it a relevant cross-shop when that recognition is part of the decision.
The main caution is that the available facts do not support treating this as a chef-driven tasting-menu destination, a bargain play, or a venue with any specific menu promise beyond what is clear from the name. Choose it because the confirmed details fit the plan: Coronado, evening hours, business casual dress, Star Wine List recognition.
For visitors building a broader Coronado itinerary, use our full Coronado restaurants guide to pair an evening meal with the rest of the trip, check Coronado lodging options if location will shape the evening. Trip planners looking beyond dinner can also compare other Coronado activities generically.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose this when the group wants an evening Coronado plan with business casual dress and confirmed Star Wine List recognition. Cross-shop other dining rooms if the priority is a different atmosphere, a daytime meal, or a more casual plan.
Quick reference: choose Stake Chophouse & Bar for a Coronado dinner with evening hours and Star Wine List recognition; compare Brigantine Coronado, Dive, Little Frenchie, Shore House Bistro, Chez Loma for other possibilities.
Planning details
- Location
- 1309 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
- Website
- stakechophousesd.com
- Phone
- (619) 522-0077
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Stake Chophouse & Bar reads like a textbook chophouse translated for Coronado’s calmer island rhythm. The writing emphasizes provenance and ritual—the choices of cut, breed and aging—so the room feels classic and deliberately serious rather than flashy. A white-tablecloth approach and a wine-forward identity give the place a refined edge, but the setting is informed by Coronado’s quieter, residential dining culture, which keeps the mood steady and measured. Diners encounter a polished, traditional steakhouse experience that privileges sourcing and the wine list over spectacle.
Best For
This is a destination for evening occasions that center on food and wine. Steak-focused signature offerings like Japanese A5 Wagyu and the STAKE Experience position the restaurant squarely for dinner, and the Star Wine List White Star designation signals a program for wine-minded guests. The formal tone and curated list make it a natural choice for date nights, business dinners and milestone celebrations where an elevated, restaurant-forward conversation about provenance and pairings is part of the experience.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the signature steak preparations—Japanese A5 Wagyu and the STAKE Experience—since the menu’s premise rests on cut selection and aging practices; those dishes showcase the kitchen’s sourcing argument. Seafood Platter is listed among signatures and offers a contrast to the heavier steaks. Given the venue’s White Star recognition and wine-forward emphasis, take time with the wine list: ask staff to highlight thoughtful pairings or bottles that reflect the program’s depth. If provenance matters to you, inquire about specific ranches, breeds and aging protocols when you order.
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale and modern atmosphere with contemporary decor, great patio views of downtown Coronado, and warm attentive service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Japanese A5 Wagyu
- STAKE Experience
- Seafood Platter
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Brigantine Coronado, Notable alternative
- Little Frenchie, Notable alternative
- Dive, Notable alternative
- Chez Loma, Notable alternative
- Shore House Bistro, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Coronado
Brigantine Coronado is the easier recommendation for a broad seafood dinner or mixed group that wants familiar choices and a relaxed coastal feel. Stake Chophouse & Bar is the stronger pick when the occasion calls for a more polished evening and a wine program with outside recognition.
Dive should be the cross-shop for casual energy and lower-commitment dining. Chez Loma is better for a quieter, more intimate meal, while Stake is better suited to a chophouse-style celebration or business dinner.
Little Frenchie and Shore House Bistro make sense if the group wants a bistro direction rather than a steakhouse-and-bar format. For value, choose the venue whose format fits the night: paying for Stake makes sense when wine, evening pacing, occasion weight are part of the decision.
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Compare Stake Chophouse & Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado | No published awards |
| Little Frenchie | San Diego | No published awards |
| Dive | Coronado | No published awards |
| Chez Loma | Coronado | No published awards |
| Shore House Bistro | San Diego | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Stake Chophouse & Bar?
Brigantine Coronado, Little Frenchie, Dive, Chez Loma, Shore House Bistro are natural options to compare when choosing among nearby dining options. Stake Chophouse & Bar stands out here for its confirmed Star Wine List (2026) recognition.
What should I wear to Stake Chophouse & Bar?
The dress code is business casual. Plan for a polished dinner outfit.
Is lunch or dinner better at Stake Chophouse & Bar?
Dinner is the supported choice, since the hours begin at 4 PM daily and run until 9 PM most nights, with 10 PM closing on Friday and Saturday. For a daytime meal, compare other Coronado restaurants.
Is Stake Chophouse & Bar good for a special occasion?
It can be a good fit if the occasion calls for an evening Coronado plan, business casual dress, a venue with confirmed Star Wine List (2026) recognition. For a different setting, compare options such as Brigantine Coronado, Little Frenchie, Dive, Chez Loma, or Shore House Bistro.
What should I order at Stake Chophouse & Bar?
dish-level recommendations are not available here. Review the current menu through the venue's official channels before deciding what to order.
