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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 105 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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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 4,640 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ironside Fish & Oyster in San Diego offers an exciting seafood experience with a vibrant atmosphere. Known for "amazing food and vibes," standout dishes include "fresh oysters" and "delicious lobster rolls." While service can vary, attentive staff like Tatiana and Alex elevate the dining experience. The indoor ambiance is "unmatched."

4,640 Reviews
  1. Richard VIP

    Charlotte92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place to relax and enjoy great seafood and drink, in an otherwise busy and crowded area.

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  2. Daniel VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service by Kyle and staff, everything was delicious!

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  3. Sean

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Someone at our table made the amateur mistake of ordering steak at a seafood place… def don’t recommend that. However the octopus, oyster, are amazing, and surprisingly their homemade ice cream pairs so well with the black coffee!

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  4. Fernando

    San Diego36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Return visit after several years and the food and service were excellent as we remembered it.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lobster rolls and oysters the octopus was the best part though

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great vibe. Food was excellent!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time for my birthday. Staff came by to wish me a happy birthday and were very attentive without being overbearing. The happy hour oysters are a killer deal and really enjoyed my meal. Our server, Mitchel, was stellar! Great hospitality.

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  8. Eva VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant is just okay for its price point. Ambiance - warning to folks sensitive about eating in low light, it’s very dark. You only have light from a small oil lamp on your table. Gives the ‘eating at the bottom of a ship in the 1700s vibe’. The banquette looks nice but is uncomfortable with no cushions and wood slats that stop half way up your spine. Food - ordered a winter citrus salad ($15) that had unripe avocados and a very bitter citrus vinaigrette that wasn’t balanced enough. My main was the octopus rigatoni ($28) that prepared the octopus as a bolognese. To me, it felt like just a standard bolognese recipe with chopped octopus thrown in rather than adapting the recipe to the unique protein and making the octopus stand out. The menu also mentioned some added spice but to me, it was too spicy, which usually isn’t an issue for me. And the sprouts added on top served literally no purpose other than aesthetics I guess. For a highly seafood forward menu, I think there’s some work to do on both quality of ingredients and depths of flavors for this price point. Service - wonderful.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    La langosta muy mala y mal preparada, estaba cruda de un lado y muy cocida del otro, mal sabor

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. The drinks were fabulous, the oysters were on point, and all allergies and accommodation needs were met admirably. So we had a wonderful dining experience

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Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.6 stars by 4640 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 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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