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Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego, San Diego, CA

Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.7
4.7
1776 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Romantic
Lionfish, located in the Pendry San Diego, is a modern, cutting edge sushi and seafood restaurant located on 5th Avenue that features fresh-catch cuisine and seasonal ingredients, all prepared with innovative twists by homegrown San Diego chef JoJo Ruiz.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available nightly at the Pendry San Diego, around the corner from Lionfish, and plenty of garage parking is available close by.**Currently, please be advised that 5th Avenue is closed for driving / and has limited access on Wednesdays through Sundays.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose "JoJo" Ruiz

What 1,776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego offers an outstanding dining experience with "best sushi and sashimi," "superb service," and "amazing food." Guests rave about the vibrant atmosphere and courteous staff. Though some mention noise levels, the "incredible food and friendly service" make it a must-visit spot for special occasions.

1,776 Reviews
  1. lois

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good, as was the ambience, and the noise level was fine. Our meals were pretty good, and quite expensive. While we didn't leave hungry, the portions were on the small size. For the prices, I thought we could have at least gotten a salad, or even some bread at the table. We weren't rushed out, but it seems that this business model is set up for getting guests in and out quickly.

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    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service. It’s not often that I can say a meal made my heart happy.

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  3. Allison VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Lionfish! The service is amazing and the food incredible. I highly suggest the whole angry fish, it’s great sharing plate

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  4. Jessica VIP

    Miami6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience but it was very loud, difficult to have a conversation and we had a small group of 4.

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  5. Sharon VIP

    Greater Boston57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food and wine was excellent! Our server was incredibly accommodating as we had to split into 3 separate checks, thank you so much!!

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  6. Jim VIP

    London16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Lionfish is short staffed and extremely noisy. Not good for business dinners.

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    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The all you can drink margs was a Funtime and good special

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  8. David VIP

    Toronto26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Waitstaff were helpful. Not pushy. Ambience was wonderful.

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  9. Precise VIP

    Tucson16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing experience. The food was so good! The duck was well prepared and presentation was amazing. Would go back when I’m in the area.

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  10. Damon

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible food and service in a wonderful location walkable from most hotels near the convention center and Gaslamp. Our servers were amazing and the food was delicious - from the shared appetizers to entrees. Superb variety and attention to detail.

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FAQs

Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 738-7200.

Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego is rated 4.7 stars by 1776 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 42 times today
Google Map for Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available nightly at the Pendry San Diego, around the corner from Lionfish, and plenty of garage parking is available close by.**Currently, please be advised that 5th Avenue is closed for driving / and has limited access on Wednesdays through Sundays.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose "JoJo" Ruiz
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