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Ironside Fish & Oyster

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 107 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
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Great for creative cocktails

Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. Groups of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.

Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating.

We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.

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Executive chef: Moira Hill

From the OpenTable editors: Portholes, anchor hooks, and an enormous octopus sculpture—the nautical energy is strong at this seafood giant. Executive chef Danielle Van Steen puts her stamp on highlights like bone marrow with tuna tartare and sesame smoked trout. The sprawling restaurant is set in a former auction house, hinting at San Diego’s maritime past.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Californian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 269-3033
Website
http://www.ironsidefishandoyster.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1654 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighbourhood
Little Italy
Cross Street
Date Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,646 people are saying

Ironside Fish & Oyster reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ironside Fish & Oyster in San Diego offers an exciting seafood experience with a vibrant atmosphere. Known for "amazing food and vibes," standout dishes include "fresh oysters" and "delicious lobster rolls." While service can vary, attentive staff like Tatiana and Alex elevate the dining experience. The indoor ambiance is "unmatched."

4,646 Reviews

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Christina VIP
San Diego49 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter, fun space. Love the fish head wall, the giant octopus dangling from the ceiling, mermaids galore. Highlights: oyster, fresh bread, grilled octopus.
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Dave VIP
San Diego331 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We enjoyed the lobster rolls - However I have to say the service was very bad - we waited probably 10 minutes before a waiter said even said hello - one of the people with me ask for information about gluten in a menu item - the waiter forgot. The second glass of wine we ordered arrived as we finished our entres. Very poor. Will put this in yelp as well as people. Should know what to expect at ironside.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and ambiance! The chowder fries and bread were soooo good! The fish and chips were good but could be seasoned a little better. Overall, I would eat here again! 8/10 for me.
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Liz
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The server wasn’t friendly or engaging. Minimal service from her. The guy that brought our drinks was very friendly. The food and drinks were decent just a bit overpriced. Probably won’t go back.
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Judy VIP
Tampa68 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience, nice wait staff, tasty food woth smallish portions. It is way understaffed so getting to our table and getting wait staff was quite delayed. IWe were slightly underwhelmed though teh food was prepared well.
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Richard VIP
Charlotte92 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place to relax and enjoy great seafood and drink, in an otherwise busy and crowded area.
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Daniel VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service by Kyle and staff, everything was delicious!
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Sean
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Someone at our table made the amateur mistake of ordering steak at a seafood place… def don’t recommend that. However the octopus, oyster, are amazing, and surprisingly their homemade ice cream pairs so well with the black coffee!
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Fernando
San Diego36 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Return visit after several years and the food and service were excellent as we remembered it.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great lobster rolls and oysters the octopus was the best part though
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Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.6 stars by 4646 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 107 times today

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1654 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
Date Street
Neighbourhood
Little Italy
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ironsidefishandoyster.com/
Phone number
(619) 269-3033

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Ironside Fish & Oyster

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