By The Sea opens in Coronado

By The Sea, Coronado’s newest restaurant from Doug and Lara Hamm, the husband-and-wife team behind Black Swan Hospitality, opened Aug. 12. Overlooking Orange Avenue and steps from the shore, By The Sea captures the essence of the Mediterranean, drawing on the Hamms’ travels through the French Riviera, Greek Isles and Amalfi Coast to bring the luxury and serenity of their vacations abroad to their hometown. Designed by Tecture, the 6,500-square-foot space unfolds from an indoor lounge and bar into a skylit dining room and eucalyptus-shaded outdoor patio, with shell-inspired hues, white oak, imported limestone, rattan fixtures and velvet upholstery. Made with ingredients sourced from San Diego’s leading farmers and fishermen, the menu invites guests on a cruise around the Italian coast and Greek Isles, while the beverage program features house-made syrups, fresh-squeezed juices, seasonal cocktails and a wine list highlighting small, family-run, sustainable producers alongside iconic Champagne houses.