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

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$30 and under
Seafood
1654 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 121 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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. 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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 4,681 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ironside Fish & Oyster delights with "fresh and local seafood," an "amazing atmosphere," and standout "creative original cocktails." Guests rave about the "best oyster happy hour in San Diego" and "fantastic service." Despite occasional seating and service hiccups, the "lobster roll" and "clam chowder" receive high praise, making it a must-visit destination.
4,681 Reviews
  1. Michael

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe in the restaurant. Really good food. Had the seafood tower and the shrimp was a new style for me with some kick. It is a recipe/style I will try to make. I would definitely go back

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  2. Frans VIP

    Phoenix101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As as a repeat customer we were again not disappointed. Our guest loved it too! Food ( seafood tower) was excellent with great choices. Sorry but mo room for dessert!

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  3. Diane

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The seafood here is always fresh and local. Love coming here. Also the oyster happy hour is unbeatable!

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  4. Paul VIP

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service staff made every attempt to deliver attentiveness, but on a Saturday night it was simply too busy to expect the level we are accustomed to receiving. The halibut was overcooked and almost cardboard-like in texture. The initial cocktail order took almost 25 minutes to receive. It is bad enough that the volume of the table chatter is so loud, but add to this a soundtrack playing at extreme volumes - it felt more like a dance club than a seafood restaurant. This was my second time visiting Ironside, and it is not a place that is not likely to get a third chance. They appear to be very understaffed, and guests will feel it throughout their experience. 2 stars out of 5, and this means stay away. Clearly this is a place for tourists and not a place where locals (like ourselves) become regulars. There are many other options for seafood in and around Little Italy.

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  5. Kendall

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice time and food was incredible. Their tequila and mezcla selection is extensive and well worth a visit. A little expensive of an outing for me but worth it for big occasions like this one.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff went above and beyond to wish my boyfriend a Happy Birthday and make our dining experience extra special. The food is always delicious and we will be back as repeat customers for the excellent service and staff. Thank you!

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  7. Toni

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. The drinks are also amazing . I went for my boyfriends 30th birthday and they were really nice and reached out to get his name to put “happy birthday” on the menu

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  8. kristopher

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great! Service is just as good. Enjoyed my food and time there. The decorations is awesome. I came in with a party of 5 and we all loved it. Can't wait to go back.

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  9. Jordan

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    One of the worst experiences we've had at Ironside. We live Downtown and have been coming here since the restaurant opened.

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  10. Dalia

    San Diego5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We got seated in the most awkward seat at one of the food bars by the restroom. Last seat at the end of the bar tucked in behind some plants I had to jump over to get to my seat. Makes me a little sad because we were celebrating huge news so it turned us off. I thought at first they were booked but the bar stayed mostly empty for the most part. So I couldn’t understand the horrible seating situation. We didn’t stay long unfortunately.

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Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.6 stars by 4681 OpenTable diners.

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1654 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Date Street
  • Neighborhood
    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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