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Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar, San Diego, CA

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar

4.6
4.6
256 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Innovative
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
A transparent authentic cultural experience of Asian infused cuisine, continuously redefining “fresh”.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (858) 289-4800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ethan Yang
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Cross street
    El Camino Real/Del Mar Highlands Rd. Inside Sky Deck Del Mar Highlands
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 256 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Sushi

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal food and drinks," "excellent cocktails," and a "diverse and innovative menu." Guests appreciate the "amazing dining experience," "spot-on service," and "stylish and elegant" location. Despite occasional noise and portion concerns, it remains a favorite for its "great atmosphere" and "top-notch service."

256 Reviews
  1. Chris

    VIP

    San Diego

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to. The best fish quality and presentation in all San Diego…

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  2. Bruce

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    AAAAmazing food! As good as any sushi I've had anywhere. At least in terms of nigiri and sashimi which is how I rate sushi places. I can't comment on any of the "foo-foo" rolls (as I derogatorily call them - lol) 'cause I prefer the more basic types of sushi. The amount of fish per piece was about normal - not too skimpy like many of the really high-end places. I had: bluefin, tako, mackerel (NOT Spanish), yellowtail - all 2-piece nigiri - and a sashimi salad. Also of note: their ginger was exceptional! Not the usual, overly harsh flavor, so it must have been treated somehow to "mute" the flavor. The only dings are for: 1. noise (it's inside a large, open building along with other restaurants). A very nice, contemporary and pleasing space, but a little noisy. Bestia in DTLA being a 10 on the noise level (unable to carry on a conversation) this is about a 7. 2. Service. It seemed they were a little under-staffed (not so unusual nowadays) and we had an less-than-optimally-experienced server. A few minor mistakes and sushi was slow to come out.

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  3. Anna

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding SDRW Experience at Glass Box! We dined at Glass Box for the last night of San Diego Restaurant Week, and it was an unforgettable experience. The restaurant, nestled within the stunning Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands, offers an intimate yet lively atmosphere that perfectly complements the exquisite menu. The three-course SDRW menu did not disappoint—each dish was not only delicious but beautifully presented, truly a work of art. The flavors were well-balanced, fresh, and thoughtfully curated. From the first bite to the last, everything was exceptional. Beyond the food, the service was top-notch. The staff was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, ensuring our experience was seamless from start to finish. They made us feel genuinely welcomed, adding an extra special touch to the evening. Glass Box is a must-visit, whether for Restaurant Week or a special night out. We’ll definitely be back soon! 🍣✨

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  4. Jeanette

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for restaurant week, so I was able to try the wonton soup, sashimi, dim sum, pork belly with bokchoy, and the white fish dish. Everything tasted delicious. Lots of diverse flavors, perfect temperature, great textures and the aroma of the food was excellent. Service was spot-on. I will be back!!

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  5. Parris

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks are phenomenal. The staff is amazing. We love chef Ethan!

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  6. Mike

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great spot. Food was great. service was excellent. Once ordered, the food was being brought to the table. Very quickly prepared. We felt like we were VIP's.

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  7. Joe

    VIP

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Glass Box remains one o f our favorite restaurants, for its diverse and innovative menu--including unusual sushi--excellent cocktails and good service, but ew were disappointed in the 5-course Restaurant Week meal in January 2025, primarily because of the meager portions--in particular a lasrge teaspoon of steak tartare and a fish filet entree that spanned only a few bites. Suggest you skip RW and order from the menu.

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  8. chris

    VIP

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We a great time and the food was amazing as always!

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  9. Michael

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great cocktails! A little pricey but too be expected in Del Mar. worth it

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  10. Josh

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Glass Box for the first time today, and their happy hour is amazing. I definitely recommend this place and try the hand rolls!!!

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FAQs

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 289-4800.

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 256 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 11 times today

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Google Map for Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar

3790 Townsgate Dr, San Diego, CA 92130-2547

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    El Camino Real/Del Mar Highlands Rd. Inside Sky Deck Del Mar Highlands
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ethan Yang
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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