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The Fishery, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

The Fishery

4.8
4.8
3126 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
BEHIND EVERY GREAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IS A WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD.
The Fishery Restaurant & Market is located just a few blocks from the ocean in North Pacific Beach.
The restaurant menu reflects ‘coastal cuisine’ with a simple yet serious focus on the best our coastal fisheries and local farms have to offer. The passion that drives Chef Mike Reidy is evidenced by flavors that can only be achieved using ingredients at their peak of seasonality and freshness.
The Fishery was awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator in 2018- Present. Our wine list is inspired by the great wines of Europe and their American counterparts and we strive to showcase real, natural, food friendly-wines with a sense of place.

The Fishery Market showcases fresh fish, prepared seafood, salads, sauces and marinades.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 272-9985
  • Website
    http://www.thefishery.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jon Bautista
  • Catering
    We are willing to accomodate a custom seafood catering menu.<br />Please contact Nicholas&#64;TheFishery.com<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We accept large parties, custom menus available. We look forward to setting something up. Please contact us for more information.Nicholas@TheFishery.com
  • Location
    5040 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Cross Street
    Opal
  • Parking details
    Neighborhood parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fishery in San Diego is celebrated for its "amazing seafood" and "fantastic service." Diners rave about the "macadamia crusted halibut" and the "creative cocktails." With a "romantic ambiance" and "friendly staff," it's ideal for special occasions. Some mention small portions and high prices, but overall, it's a "neighborhood gem."

3,126 Reviews

  1. Christopher

    VIP

    Austin

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome will try to come back for lunch. Hand rolls are amazing! Burrito was out…standing

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  2. Mel

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good. Just exceptional quality and the flavors were dynamite. Paired with some cool new cocktails we had a blast. Try the mussels best we have ever had !!

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  3. Bonnie

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I was served the best swordfish that I have ever eaten!! So moist and tender despite being a large swordfish steak that could easily feed four. Our server explained that the fish was cooked slowly over low heat. The swordfish was enjoyed after a lovely cocktail, Mexican shrimp that were also cooked perfectly and enormous, tender mussels presented in a curry sauce that my husband finished as a soup course. Our only criticism would be the mentioning of the low light level in tandem with the small print on the menu. We were not the only ones in our section of the lively restaurant to pull out our readers and phone flashlight, something that we would prefer not be required. Can't wait to go back and further explore the menu.

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  4. Nancy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are visiting San Diego from Boston and ate twice at The Fishery. It is our favorite restaurant. Food is creative, exceptionally prepared, fresh, and memorably delicious. Our server Ian was attentive and kind, answered questions to help us understand what to order from the large number of choices. Ian understands fish, and understood our preferences, and our dinner exceeded expectations. I ordered the swordfish—and it was tender, flavorful, prepared with light tomato sauce, served over sautéed spinach and leeks. It is amazing, awesome, and highly recommended!

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  5. Cheryl

    VIP

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch! Servers were very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful. Timing was great and the food most excellent!

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  6. Gershon

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely exceeded my expectations. Bluefin Tuna over the top.

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  7. Andrew

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stayed in the area for a week with my family. We went to the Fishery often and loved it

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  8. Nikki

    VIP

    San Diego

    91 reviews

    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional Service and food. Highly recommend the Fishery!

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  9. Cesar

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Fishery is one of those places that just gets everything right. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by the warm, attentive staff. The seafood is as fresh as it gets. The cocktails are absolutely top-notch—thoughtfully crafted, beautifully balanced, and the perfect complement to the meal. The wine selection and non-alcoholic offerings are just as carefully curated. It’s the kind of place where you can tell the team truly cares about what they do, and it shows in every detail. If you love great seafood, amazing drinks, and genuine hospitality, The Fishery is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Erick

    VIP

    Jackson Hole

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome meal. Try the macadamia crusted halibut. Wow.

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FAQs

The Fishery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 272-9985.

The Fishery is rated 4.8 stars by 3126 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Fishery

5040 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Opal
  • Neighbourhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Neighborhood parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jon Bautista
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thefishery.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 272-9985
  • Catering
    We are willing to accomodate a custom seafood catering menu.<br />Please contact Nicholas&#64;TheFishery.com<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We accept large parties, custom menus available. We look forward to setting something up. Please contact us for more information.Nicholas@TheFishery.com

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