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Lumi, San Diego, CA

Lumi

4.6
4.6
727 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
Featuring world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experience serving innovative Japanese fare and sushi accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–1:00 am Fri 5:30 pm–1:30 am Sat 6:00 pm–1:30 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Akira Back
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring chef Akira Back, Lumi is an upscale rooftop experience with a creative sushi & modern Japanese menu accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere. High energy, high end, high up - views of the city pair well with punchy pops of color & three-dimensional art features.
  • Private party contact
    Private Events Team: (619) 457-6521
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    J St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $500 Minimum - Premier High Top Marble Table

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our highly sought after high top marble table in the center of all the action, close the the DJ so you can be part of the party. This table is perfect for groups as intimate as 6 persons or as large as 12. Our premier marble high top table come with a $500 food and beverage minimum which does not include tax and service charge.
    $500 Minimum - Premier High Top Marble Table Photo
  • $700 Minimum - Premier Fire Pit Table

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at one of our premier fire pit tables with spectacular views of the Gaslamp. This table is perfect for groups of 6 to 15 whether you're looking for a night out or celebrating a special occasion. This table comes with a $700 food & beverage minimum which does not include tax or service charge.
    $700 Minimum - Premier Fire Pit Table Photo
  • $700 Minimum - Premier High Top Marble Table

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our highly sought after high top marble table in the center of all the action, close the the DJ so you can be part of the party. This table is perfect for groups as intimate as 6 persons or as large as 12. Our premier marble high top table come with a $700 food and beverage minimum which does not include tax and service charge.
    $700 Minimum - Premier High Top Marble Table Photo

What 727 people are saying

Lumi 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lumi dazzles with a "wonderful setting and ambiance" on its rooftop, offering "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Signature dishes like the sashimi pizza and yellowtail Serrano receive praise, while creative cocktails elevate the experience. Despite occasional noise, Lumi remains a top choice for special occasions and memorable nights.
727 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot say enough positive things about Lumi Sushi! Service was phenomenal. Food and drinks were top-notch. Such a great overall experience I highly recommend! 

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, except the elevator wasn’t working when we arrived. Had to walk up to the rooftop. Hostess treated us very good to make up for the inconvenience.

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  3. Roanna VIP

    Detroit20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited San Diego as a bridal party and had the BEST TIME here. Pearl our server was especially wonderful! She has the best energy, was attentive, fun and very sweet! Her recommendations were amazing! The food and Sake were amazing as well. We loved the atmosphere and I will definitely return.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience every. single. time! Thanks to the staff! Good food and good music too. Love this place 💜

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  5. John VIP

    San Diego130 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great date night at Lumi. We ordered a few of our favorites, but also tried some items that were new to us. Everything was delicious and well prepared. The service is exceptional and all of the staff are great. The setting and ambiance is wonderful. We highly recommend a visit to Lumi.

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  6. Greg VIP

    San Diego27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed it there. Went for our nieces birthday and she loved it

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  7. Baum54

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing our waitress gave us great suggestions and we were overall very impressed

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  8. John VIP

    San Diego130 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great date night at Lumi. We tried a variety of menu items. Everything was delicious. We tried some of their cocktails this visit and they were interesting and tasty. As always the staff is great and the service was excellent. We have already booked our next reservation.

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  9. CheyenneK VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juan is an exceptional server and I will be requesting him on our next visit! He elevated the experience for us significantly

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  10. Kathia

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing service, ambiance, and tasty food! but the food came different from expected as it came in small quantities and wasn’t very filling for the price.

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FAQs

Lumi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 329-5864.

Lumi is rated 4.6 stars by 727 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lumi

366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    J St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–1:00 am Fri 5:30 pm–1:30 am Sat 6:00 pm–1:30 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Akira Back
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring chef Akira Back, Lumi is an upscale rooftop experience with a creative sushi & modern Japanese menu accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere. High energy, high end, high up - views of the city pair well with punchy pops of color & three-dimensional art features.
  • Private party contact
    Private Events Team: (619) 457-6521
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