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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 89 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
  • 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 4,536 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 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. "The oysters are a must" and the lobster roll is "out of this world." The industrial nautical decor adds charm, while the cocktails enhance the dining experience. Although service can occasionally be slow, the overall atmosphere and fresh seafood make it a memorable spot.

4,536 Reviews
  1. Hemi

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Robert

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Antoinette

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the counter and saw some of the side dishes made. It was a fun experience to talk to the chefs. The food is always outstanding.

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  4. Annie

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very slow service, oysters were not opened/cleaned properly nor were they fresh. Had to flag our server down when we needed things and it didn’t seem that busy. Disappointing as I’ve heard only great things about this place and the vibe seemed cool but the uninterested server and the poorly done oysters cast a shadow over the experience.

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  5. Carissa

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour is totally worth it! One of the best HH for oysters. 3-5 pm Mon to-Fri

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  6. Danielle

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing visit as always the cocktails are great and the food is unmatched

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  7. Blake

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Uncomfortable seats. Baked clams were room temperature. The stool seats were insanely uncomfortable, we even overhead the couple next to us complaining about them. Staff was nice and the restaurant has a great interior

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  8. Steve

    Orange County

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice dinner. I had a bowl of their clam chowder and my companion had the famous chowder fries. Both items were delicious and chock full of clams. That’s what sets their chowder apart from other restaurants. Our server was attentive but not intrusive. He suggested a wine that I had never tried before and it went perfect with the chowder.

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  9. Natalia

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What can I say? This is easily one of the best happy hour spots in San Diego! The ambiance is stunning, the service is outstanding, and the food is absolutely incredible. We had yet another fantastic experience here, this time for an early dinner to celebrate my kid’s birthday. The oysters were incredibly fresh, the Japanese sweet potatoes are a must-try, the fish and chips were amazing—so fresh and moist—and the clam chowder was perfection. The smoked trout dip wasn’t my favorite this time, but it was still a solid appetizer. Our server, Mike, was exceptional—attentive, polite, and spot-on with his food recommendations. We’ll definitely be back, and if you’ve never been to this place, make a reservation now. You can thank me later!

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  10. Karen

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Slow service this time around, but in general we love this place, food is almost perfect. A definite San Diego fave!

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Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.4 stars by 4536 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
7:00 PM
Booked 89 times today

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Google Map for Ironside Fish & Oyster

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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