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Ironside Fish & Oyster, San Diego, CA
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Ironside Fish & Oyster

$30 and under
Seafood
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Ironside Fish & Oyster

4.4
$30 and under
Seafood
Little Italy

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 66 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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. 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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Why they're an Icon

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 4,545 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ironside Fish & Oyster in San Diego is a seafood lover's paradise with its "cool vibe" and "great ambiance." Known for its "excellent oysters" and "amazing lobster rolls," the restaurant offers a lively atmosphere perfect for any occasion. While some service aspects could improve, the overall experience remains a "wonderful" dining adventure.

4,545 Reviews
  1. Isabella

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply amazing! Very friendly staff, delicious food, very cool vibe! Totally recommend it!

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  2. Tejas

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant and good seafood. Solid spot

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  3. Sylvia

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server spent more time checking on other tables than ours. Food was overpriced for what we got, not bad but not worth the high price. The atmosphere was cool but we Will not be returning.

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  4. Daniel

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good as usual. The service is very poor for a restaurant where you pay at least $50 per person. I will not go back.

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  5. Katharine

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great give, excellent seafood. Thoroughly recommend

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  6. Erika

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kyle was our server and he was outstanding and accommodating! Thank you so much.

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  7. Robert

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately not a great experience at Ironside. This used to be one of my favorite restaurants, but the service was extremely slow and not particularly helpful, the food was mediocre compared to when I had previously eaten there and the ambiance was especially loud and disruptive.

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  8. Frank

    Tampa

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was so good on our last visit that we made it our first stop from the airport upon arrival, before even checking into the hotel. The food was delicious and the service outstanding. See you guys on our next business trip to San Diego.

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  9. Hemi

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was outstanding. Will visit again next in San Diego.

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  10. Robert

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks. This is a top notch restaurant

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Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.4 stars by 4545 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Ironside Fish & Oyster restaurant

Ironside Fish & Oyster

4.4
$30 and under
Seafood
Little Italy

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 66 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ironside Fish & Oyster

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
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