On any given night, under twinkling market lights strung across the patio where jovial patrons dine around the roaring outdoor fireplace and nestle at intimate tables behind planters overflowing with vines and flowers, you’ll always find a crowd — simply because The Henry is consistently a crowd pleaser. When it first showed up on Coronado’s culinary scene in August 2019, The Henry caused quite a stir among locals who missed its predecessor, Costa Azul. Residents were also resistant to it being one of four nationwide The Henry restaurants under restaurant group Fox Restaurant Concepts. But over the past two years, The Henry has earned its standing as one of the island’s favorite hotspots, drawing lines out the door at all times of the year because of its reliably exciting food and great service. “We want our guests to be able to come to our restaurant and really enjoy dishes from our scratch kitchen, watch our amazing culinary team at work through the big glass-encased kitchen,” said General Manager Emma Elmes. The incredibly charming Elmes beams when she speaks of the restaurant, her job and the people she works with. “Our goal is to give great hospitality every time. It’s something that we focus on on a daily basis — we live by it. The smiles you see when you walk in are truly genuine — we have a team of people who really care.” The Henry has also proven its commitment to being a community-oriented, neighborhood restaurant through generous donations to our local schools and frequent sponsorships of local events. “Pretty much all of our marketing CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM
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