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Lumi, San Diego, CA

Lumi

4.6
4.6
715 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Featuring world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experience serving innovative Japanese fare and sushi accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–1:00 am Fri 5:30 pm–1:30 am Sat 6:00 pm–1:30 am
  • Phone number
    (619) 329-5864
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Akira Back
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring chef Akira Back, Lumi is an upscale rooftop experience with a creative sushi & modern Japanese menu accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere. High energy, high end, high up - views of the city pair well with punchy pops of color & three-dimensional art features.
  • Private party contact
    Private Events Team: (619) 457-6521
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    J St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $500 Minimum - Premier High Top Marble Table

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our highly sought after high top marble table in the center of all the action, close the the DJ so you can be part of the party. This table is perfect for groups as intimate as 6 persons or as large as 12. Our premier marble high top table come with a $500 food and beverage minimum which does not include tax and service charge.
    $500 Minimum - Premier High Top Marble Table Photo
  • $700 Minimum - Premier Fire Pit Table

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at one of our premier fire pit tables with spectacular views of the Gaslamp. This table is perfect for groups of 6 to 15 whether you're looking for a night out or celebrating a special occasion. This table comes with a $700 food & beverage minimum which does not include tax or service charge.
    $700 Minimum - Premier Fire Pit Table Photo
  • $700 Minimum - Premier High Top Marble Table

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our highly sought after high top marble table in the center of all the action, close the the DJ so you can be part of the party. This table is perfect for groups as intimate as 6 persons or as large as 12. Our premier marble high top table come with a $700 food and beverage minimum which does not include tax and service charge.
    $700 Minimum - Premier High Top Marble Table Photo

What 715 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lumi offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing sushi and ambiance." Guests rave about the "outstanding service," vibrant rooftop setting, and "unique cocktails." Signature dishes like the tuna truffle pizza and sea bass Serrano are highly recommended. Ideal for special occasions, Lumi ensures memorable moments with attentive staff and delightful surprises.

715 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server pearl, also manger came out to see if everything good it always feels nice being treaded well

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  2. Christian

    VIP

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Pearl made our Lumi experience incredible. She recommended house specials that were amazing. The atmosphere is a rooftop with chill house music. Food, service, and atmosphere could not have been better. Can’t wait to come back!

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  3. Maritza

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lumi is a great roof top modern restaurant with a sushi flare. The food is interesting, although some of the rolls were unnecessarily overly complicated. But the service is good and the roof top is special… so it is definitely worth a visit!!

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  4. Luisa

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food quality was outstanding. It is definitely a very upbeat restaurant, but everyone was very attentive, including the manager. Great experience overall!

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  5. Son

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Lively vibe with friendly, approachable, attentive staff. Food and drink are, ehhh. Annoying when the photos don’t synch with the experience but I guess this is marketing. Come to turn up not eat up I guess is my final say on this spot. Like dj’s they are a dime a dozen.

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  6. Roy

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were excited about Lumi since we had wanted to try it for quite some time. Turns out they had a DJ spinning dance music at volumes where we had to yell at each other across the table. Service was alright, but the mystery box sushi special did not come out until long after everyone else had eaten and plates had been cleared. It was good, but not after a VERY long wait.

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  7. Sabrina

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for our group of 12 people. Our sever choose our tasting menu and picked the perfect menu. A different experience not a standard dining experience. Great for groups!

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  8. Heather

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Horrible. Do not go for San Diego restaurant week. Overpriced and you get NOTHING. They forgot about our main entree and we waited for over an hour!

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  9. Jon

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The service was outstanding. 

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  10. Tracy

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff, excellent food and beautiful setting!

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FAQs

Lumi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 329-5864.

Lumi is rated 4.6 stars by 715 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 35 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lumi

366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    J St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–1:00 am Fri 5:30 pm–1:30 am Sat 6:00 pm–1:30 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Akira Back
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 329-5864
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring chef Akira Back, Lumi is an upscale rooftop experience with a creative sushi & modern Japanese menu accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere. High energy, high end, high up - views of the city pair well with punchy pops of color & three-dimensional art features.
  • Private party contact
    Private Events Team: (619) 457-6521
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