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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 97 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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 4,664 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 is a seafood lover's paradise in San Diego's Little Italy, lauded for "amazing oysters" and "fresh ceviche." The "beautifully decorated" space offers a lively atmosphere, with standout dishes like lobster rolls and clam chowder. While service varies, the "great cocktails" and "fun ambiance" make it a must-visit.
4,664 Reviews
  1. Kellie VIP

    San Diego22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Ironside offers a strong start with excellent appetizers and well-crafted cocktails. However, the main courses fell short of expectations. The overall dining experience was impacted by small tables, slow plate clearing, and inconsistent service. Additionally, the noise level made it difficult to hear conversations, which took away from the ambiance.

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  2. Pavel

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food, atmosphere, all towers and wine are good, friendly waiters

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  3. Christina

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks. We loved the atmosphere and will definitely come back again.

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  4. Mike VIP

    Atlanta25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to dine there— Outstanding!! Oysters were superb. Service top notch.

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  5. Isabella

    San Diego3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They changed their happy hour menu which was disappointing

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  6. Ivette

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently visited Ironside and had an absolutely fantastic experience. The ambience was warm and inviting, with a perfect balance of cozy and modern touches that made it ideal for both a casual meal and a special night out. Soft lighting and comfortable seating created a relaxing atmosphere that enhanced the overall dining experience. The food was nothing short of amazing. As for value, it was well worth every penny. Given the quality of both the food and the service, the prices were quite reasonable. Highly recommend!

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  7. Roland

    Orlando9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and relaxed place for seafood lovers… oysters and shrimp tacos are my favorites

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  8. Todd

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Alex, was awesome and the food too. I had the octopus and we had shrimp as well. Both were prepared to perfection! We’ll definitely be back!!!

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  9. Dawn VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a busy Friday night, our table was ready for us, the drinks came out fast and our server was so friendly. Loved all the food. Out of the box dish for us was the Japanese Sweet Potato, so freaking good! Also loved the whole fried snapper and the dirty martinis! Loving the updated menu, good job!

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  10. William

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as well as our server. However, the lady who checked us in should be better with greeting customers. We checked in 15 min eariler and we thought something was up with her. She forgot us and we noticed others were being seated. We had to ask again and she did not even say sorry. Not sure she is good to face customers in front as the first impression may get ruined. Something I want to point out.

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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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