Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar

Name: Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar
Address: 3790 Townsgate Dr, San Diego, CA, United States, 92130-2547
Telephone: (858) 289-4800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

256 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Innovative
Hot spot
Lively

A transparent authentic cultural experience of Asian infused cuisine, continuously redefining “fresh”.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(858) 289-4800
Website
https://www.glassboxsd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Ethan Yang

Location
3790 Townsgate Dr, San Diego, CA 92130-2547
Neighbourhood
Carmel Valley
Cross Street
El Camino Real/Del Mar Highlands Rd. Inside Sky Deck Del Mar Highlands
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Poke NachoUS$24.00
Tuna, salmon, wonton chip and spicy mayo sweet soy ginger sauce
Agedashi TofuUS$12.00
48 hour age shitake broth, fried tofu, bonto flakes, green onion, togarashi
Soft Shell CrabUS$22.00
Sweet singaporean chili sauce
5 Spice KaraggeUS$14.00
Schezuan, chill, garlic chip
CalamariUS$18.00
Battered calamari stick with katsu sauce
Shishito PepperUS$12.00
Sauteed shishito pepper with garlic and giner
Shrimp GyozaUS$16.00
Shrimp, green, cinlantro and spicy ponzu
EdamameUS$9.00
Choice of truffle salt, yuzu garlic or spicy garlic
Seafood StackUS$23.00
Bluefin tuna, crab, avocado, and mango salsa
Edamame HummusUS$12.00
Garlic, avocado, garbanzo bean and edamame
Habanero ShrimpUS$20.00
Battered shrimp, habanero

Soup & Salad

Fall Market SaladUS$14.00
Sesame vinegarette, carrot, tomato, spring mix and avocado
Sashimi SaladUS$24.00
Assorted chef choice, pickle onion, mustard dressing
White Miso SoupUS$9.00
Tofu, green onion and seaweed
Delux Miso SoupUS$17.00
Chicken, shrimp, egg, shitake mushroom, tofu, green onion and seaweed

Veggie

Mushroom MedleyUS$15.00
Assorted mushroom, garlic, onion and kumbu
Gai LanUS$18.00
Chinese broccoli, garlic chip, pineapple yuzu
Chinese Long BeanUS$15.00
Garlic chip and togarashi butter

Hot Tastings

Salmon CollarUS$20.00
Salmon collar, ponzu sauce
Yellow Tail CollarUS$20.00
Yellow tail collar, ponzu sauce
Miso ClamUS$18.00
Bacon miso broth
Crab Fried RiceUS$28.00
Crab meat, green onion, white onion
Tenderlion Steak Mushroom Fried RiceUS$29.00
Tenderlion steak, mushroom, green and white onion
Taiwanese Beef Noodle SoupUS$26.00
Noodle soup topped with 24 hours braised beef
Wonton Noodle SoupUS$25.00
Shrimp, chicken, BBQ pork, wonton and bok choy
Zen WingsUS$15.00
Lighty dusted wings, house spices, black pepper, onions, garlic, and scallions
Longevity NoodleUS$22.00
Bean sprout, spinach, BBQ pork, beef, chicken and shrimp

Entrée

Chicken Thigh & Green OnionUS$29.00
Kimchi fried rice
Steak SkewerUS$38.00
Ribeye skewer, longevity noodle, haricots verts, black pepper butter sauce
Belly of PigUS$32.00
Pork belly, bacon shishito and curry fried rice
Seafood Curry CioppinoUS$38.00
Shrimp, scallop, clam, green onion, white onion, carrot and pepper
Veggie GardenUS$25.00
Mushroom, tofu, eggplant, green onion, squash, steam rice
FiletUS$46.00
Filet, crab croquette, haricots vert, mushrooms, black pepper truffle sauce
Miso Chilean Sea BassUS$32.00
Saute Asian veggies, miso marinated sea bass, shiitake reduction

Chef's Inspiration

Glass Box Sushi
- Nigiri (6 Pieces)US$45.00
Glass Box Sashimi
- 12 PiecesUS$55.00
Glass Box Sashimi Large
- 20 PiecesUS$75.00
Glass Box Ultimate Sashimi
- 45 PiecesUS$150.00

Specialty Rolls

Salmon Lemon RollUS$26.00
Spicy yellowtail, cucumber inside, topped with salmon, lemon and ponzu sauce
Volcano RollUS$18.00
California roll topped with baked spicy crab stick, mayonaise, green onion, spicy mayo and eel sauce
Cucumber WrapUS$28.00
Salmon, tuna, yellowtail, salmon egg with ponzu sauce
Rosarito RollUS$18.00
Albacore, crab topped with albacore, ponzu, sriracha sauce, serve with shishito peper and crunchy flake
Tk RollUS$26.00
Cucumber and avocado soft shell crab roll topped with tuna sashimi and baked crab
Samurai RollUS$22.00
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna topped with seared salmon, avocado mayonaise and eel sauce
Raddish RollUS$32.00
Tuna, mango, avocado, escolar topped with black tobiko and mango sauce (5pcs)
Double Tuna RollUS$20.00
Shrimp tempura, crab stick, topped with crunchy, tuna and spicy tuna
Bluefin Toro Uni RolUS$45.00
Red crab, green onion masago, avocado topped with bluefin toro, uni and caviar
Orgasmo RollUS$25.00
Crab stick, cream cheese, shrimp topped with baked spicy salmon, masago, spicy mayo and eel sauce
3 Way Salmon RollUS$22.00
Salmon skin roll topped with salmon and ikura garlic miso
Tropico RollUS$26.00
California roll topped with tuna, salmon, albacore, white fish, masago, ponzu and chili sauce
Bay RollUS$28.00
California roll topped with salmon, baked scallops and spicy ponzu sauce
Ta-Die-For RollUS$18.00
Spicy tuna roll, tuna sashimi topped with an onion, tomato, and cilantro salsa
Yellow RollUS$28.00
Spicy yellowtail, cucumber topped with seared yellowtail and sriracha ponzu sauce

Classics

Hand Rolls

EelUS$11.00
SalmonUS$13.00
Salmon SkinUS$12.00
Shrimp TempuraUS$13.00
Soft Shell CrabUS$16.00
Spicy SalmonUS$11.00
Spicy ScallopUS$14.00
Spicy TunaUS$12.00
Spicy YelowtailUS$10.00
ToroUS$21.00
Bluefin TunaUS$14.00
UniUS$32.00
YelowtailUS$12.00

Nigiri | Sashimi

Ablcore
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$8.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$18.00
Eel
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$8.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$20.00
Flying Fish Roe
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$8.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$18.00
Halibut
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$12.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$21.00
Mackerel
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$7.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$16.00
Octopus
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$8.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$18.00
Red Snapper
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$8.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$18.00
Salmon
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$9.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$20.00
Salmon Belly
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$13.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$22.00
Salmon Roe
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$8.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$18.00
Scallop
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$9.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$20.00
Sea Urchin
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$28.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$41.00
Toro
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$16.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$22.00
Bluefin Tuna
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$9.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$20.00
Yellowtail
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$9.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$20.00
Yellowtail Belly
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)US$13.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)US$22.00

Cut Rolls

8 pieces per roll | 6 pieces maki

Avocado MakiUS$10.00
CaterpillarUS$17.00
CrunchyUS$16.00
Cucumber MakiUS$8.00
PhiladelphiaUS$16.00
RainbowUS$19.00
Salmon MakiUS$11.00
Salmon SkinUS$14.00
Shrimp TempuraUS$15.00
Spicy SalmonUS$16.00
Spicy ScallopUS$17.00
Spicy TunaUS$18.00
SpiderUS$18.00
Tuna MakiUS$12.00

Dessert

MochiUS$6.00
Choice of green tea, mango or strawberry
Matcha CakeUS$7.00
Black Sesame CakeUS$7.00
Raspberry Cheese CakeUS$7.00

What 256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Sushi
North San Diego
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal food and drinks," "excellent cocktails," and a "diverse and innovative menu." Guests appreciate the "amazing dining experience," "spot-on service," and "stylish and elegant" location. Despite occasional noise and portion concerns, it remains a favorite for its "great atmosphere" and "top-notch service."

256 Reviews

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Chris
VIP
San Diego
73 reviews
5.0
73 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our go to. The best fish quality and presentation in all San Diego…
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Bruce
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
AAAAmazing food! As good as any sushi I've had anywhere. At least in terms of nigiri and sashimi which is how I rate sushi places. I can't comment on any of the "foo-foo" rolls (as I derogatorily call them - lol) 'cause I prefer the more basic types of sushi. The amount of fish per piece was about normal - not too skimpy like many of the really high-end places. I had: bluefin, tako, mackerel (NOT Spanish), yellowtail - all 2-piece nigiri - and a sashimi salad. Also of note: their ginger was exceptional! Not the usual, overly harsh flavor, so it must have been treated somehow to "mute" the flavor. The only dings are for: 1. noise (it's inside a large, open building along with other restaurants). A very nice, contemporary and pleasing space, but a little noisy. Bestia in DTLA being a 10 on the noise level (unable to carry on a conversation) this is about a 7. 2. Service. It seemed they were a little under-staffed (not so unusual nowadays) and we had an less-than-optimally-experienced server. A few minor mistakes and sushi was slow to come out.
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Anna
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding SDRW Experience at Glass Box! We dined at Glass Box for the last night of San Diego Restaurant Week, and it was an unforgettable experience. The restaurant, nestled within the stunning Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands, offers an intimate yet lively atmosphere that perfectly complements the exquisite menu. The three-course SDRW menu did not disappoint—each dish was not only delicious but beautifully presented, truly a work of art. The flavors were well-balanced, fresh, and thoughtfully curated. From the first bite to the last, everything was exceptional. Beyond the food, the service was top-notch. The staff was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, ensuring our experience was seamless from start to finish. They made us feel genuinely welcomed, adding an extra special touch to the evening. Glass Box is a must-visit, whether for Restaurant Week or a special night out. We’ll definitely be back soon! 🍣✨
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Jeanette
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for restaurant week, so I was able to try the wonton soup, sashimi, dim sum, pork belly with bokchoy, and the white fish dish. Everything tasted delicious. Lots of diverse flavors, perfect temperature, great textures and the aroma of the food was excellent. Service was spot-on. I will be back!!
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Parris
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks are phenomenal. The staff is amazing. We love chef Ethan!
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Mike
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great spot. Food was great. service was excellent. Once ordered, the food was being brought to the table. Very quickly prepared. We felt like we were VIP's.
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Joe
VIP
San Diego
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The Glass Box remains one o f our favorite restaurants, for its diverse and innovative menu--including unusual sushi--excellent cocktails and good service, but ew were disappointed in the 5-course Restaurant Week meal in January 2025, primarily because of the meager portions--in particular a lasrge teaspoon of steak tartare and a fish filet entree that spanned only a few bites. Suggest you skip RW and order from the menu.
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chris
VIP
San Diego
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We a great time and the food was amazing as always!
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Michael
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great cocktails! A little pricey but too be expected in Del Mar. worth it
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Josh
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Glass Box for the first time today, and their happy hour is amazing. I definitely recommend this place and try the hand rolls!!!
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FAQs

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 289-4800.

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar

3790 Townsgate Dr, San Diego, CA 92130-2547

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
El Camino Real/Del Mar Highlands Rd. Inside Sky Deck Del Mar Highlands
Neighbourhood
Carmel Valley
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ethan Yang
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.glassboxsd.com/
Phone number
(858) 289-4800

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Sushi Combo

Miso Chilean Sea Bass

Glass Box Sashimi

Raw Bar

Oyster on Half Shells

Cocktail ShrimpUS$20.00

Appetizers

Poke NachoUS$24.00

Agedashi TofuUS$12.00

Soft Shell CrabUS$22.00

5 Spice KaraggeUS$14.00

CalamariUS$18.00

Shishito PepperUS$12.00

Shrimp GyozaUS$16.00

EdamameUS$9.00

Seafood StackUS$23.00

Edamame HummusUS$12.00

Habanero ShrimpUS$20.00

Soup & Salad

Fall Market SaladUS$14.00

Sashimi SaladUS$24.00

White Miso SoupUS$9.00

Delux Miso SoupUS$17.00

Veggie

Mushroom MedleyUS$15.00

Gai LanUS$18.00

Chinese Long BeanUS$15.00

Hot Tastings

Salmon CollarUS$20.00

Yellow Tail CollarUS$20.00

Miso ClamUS$18.00

Crab Fried RiceUS$28.00

Tenderlion Steak Mushroom Fried RiceUS$29.00

Taiwanese Beef Noodle SoupUS$26.00

Wonton Noodle SoupUS$25.00

Zen WingsUS$15.00

Longevity NoodleUS$22.00

Entrée

Chicken Thigh & Green OnionUS$29.00

Steak SkewerUS$38.00

Belly of PigUS$32.00

Seafood Curry CioppinoUS$38.00

Veggie GardenUS$25.00

FiletUS$46.00

Miso Chilean Sea BassUS$32.00

Chef's Inspiration

Glass Box Sushi

Glass Box Sashimi

Glass Box Sashimi Large

Glass Box Ultimate Sashimi

Specialty Rolls

Salmon Lemon RollUS$26.00

Volcano RollUS$18.00

Cucumber WrapUS$28.00

Rosarito RollUS$18.00

Tk RollUS$26.00

Samurai RollUS$22.00

Raddish RollUS$32.00

Double Tuna RollUS$20.00

Bluefin Toro Uni RolUS$45.00

Orgasmo RollUS$25.00

3 Way Salmon RollUS$22.00

Tropico RollUS$26.00

Bay RollUS$28.00

Ta-Die-For RollUS$18.00

Yellow RollUS$28.00

Classics

Hand Rolls

EelUS$11.00

SalmonUS$13.00

Salmon SkinUS$12.00

Shrimp TempuraUS$13.00

Soft Shell CrabUS$16.00

Spicy SalmonUS$11.00

Spicy ScallopUS$14.00