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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 94 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
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 4,574 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ironside Fish & Oyster is a vibrant seafood haven in San Diego's Little Italy. Known for its "amazing food and service," the restaurant offers a "fun, relaxed ambience." Highlights include the "incredible lobster roll" and the "best oyster happy hours in the entire city." A must-visit for seafood enthusiasts!

4,574 Reviews
  1. K .

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a wonderful lunch experience. Upon arrival, we were seated within 1 min. We told the server that it was out first time at the restaurant so he offered to give us a tour of the menu. We have the raw oyster’s to start and they were very nice. Our mains we enjoyed the lobster roll, clam fries, and sautéed broccoli. We will return very soon to try more of the menu.

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  2. Sony

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was an excellent server. We enjoyed the oysters and we ordered family style and tried so many items. It was delicious.

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  3. Tara

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, from sitting at the bar to the end of our dinner. We enjoyed oysters, mussels and the halibut, I recommend them all. I will be going back again!

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  4. diane

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Half way through dinner our server never showed up. Not a crazy night here, but not a great experience especially on a Tuesday night

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  5. MatthewG

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the $1 oyster Mondays! Can’t beat the price and atmosphere.

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  6. Michael

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters(Laguna) were on point. The lobster sandwich was amazing and the fish and chips were great. Can’t go wrong this place. I have never had a bad experience.

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  7. emmet

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Overpriced, very limited menu, food lukewarm when served, would never go there again….Oh, and it was down as a birthday and they did nothing….

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  8. Susan

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have loved this place over the years but the quality and service has declined the last 2 times we’ve been. Smaller portions, indescript food and absolute terrible service by an obviously out of it server. We brought out of town guests and were embarrassed. We likely will not return.

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  9. Teresa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun, relaxed ambience. Terrific service. Top notch dishes. You cannot go wrong here.

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  10. Deni

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10! From the food, to the service (Geena? She was so sweet and attentive!) to the amazing happy hour menu. My boyfriend and I had an absolute blast. Definitely highly recommend!

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Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.5 stars by 4574 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 94 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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