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The Fishery, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

The Fishery

4.7
4.7
3083 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
BEHIND EVERY GREAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IS A WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD.
The Fishery Restaurant & Market is located just a few blocks from the ocean in North Pacific Beach.
The restaurant menu reflects ‘coastal cuisine’ with a simple yet serious focus on the best our coastal fisheries and local farms have to offer. The passion that drives Chef Mike Reidy is evidenced by flavors that can only be achieved using ingredients at their peak of seasonality and freshness.
The Fishery was awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator in 2018- Present. Our wine list is inspired by the great wines of Europe and their American counterparts and we strive to showcase real, natural, food friendly-wines with a sense of place.

The Fishery Market showcases fresh fish, prepared seafood, salads, sauces and marinades.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 272-9985
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jon Bautista
  • Catering
    We are willing to accomodate a custom seafood catering menu.<br />Please contact Nicholas&#64;TheFishery.com<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We accept large parties, custom menus available. We look forward to setting something up. Please contact us for more information.Nicholas@TheFishery.com
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Cross street
    Opal
  • Parking details
    Neighborhood parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,083 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fishery is a seafood lover's paradise, consistently praised for its "fresh, delicious, and unique" offerings. Diners rave about the "amazing food" and "impeccable service," with standout dishes like macadamia crusted halibut and seafood puttanesca. The inviting ambiance and attentive staff make it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

3,083 Reviews
  1. Virginia

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food and excellent service. I would strongly recommend this delightful restaurant. I had the macadamia nut crusted halibut and it was cooked to perfection. We enjoyed eating in the patio. The inside is small and a bit loud.

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  2. bemshamsa

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative cocktails, delicious cold and hot starters and unique mains. All wild fish too.

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  3. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic. The food was fresh and delicious. Well done!

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  4. Katie

    VIP

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Mussels were good but the Uncrusted halibut was dense & dry.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Rebecca

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant in all of SD. Beyond amazing staff! And bonus points that they allow our dog on the patio!

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  6. Jose Roberto

    VIP

    Monterrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great 100% recommended. I recommend the aguachile and the macadamia crusted halibut

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  7. Nadia

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING food. Rustic vibe with ambient lighting. Truly amazing experience. Loved it all

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  8. Lenda

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    6pm reservation on New Years Eve. All but 3 inside tables were filled and the restaurant had only been open 30min! Excellent service with multiple employees for water, cocktails, food delivery. Spotted Bass was good but a very boney fish. Salmon was delicious. Noise level at dining was up there but not “bar” level. Overall a 4-star experience from 6-7:30pm on New Years Eve with wait staff rated at 5 stars. Love when management bring on extra staff for holidays. Well done!

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  9. Tim

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were exceptional. Will definitely be going back to try more dishes of yummy fishes!

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  10. Stanford

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was attentive and delightful. The food was delicious. The Caesar salad was perhaps too heavily dressed. The fried calamari was delicious. We shared the halibut fish and chips were the best ever. 

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FAQs

The Fishery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 272-9985.

The Fishery is rated 4.7 stars by 3083 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 70 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Fishery

5040 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Opal
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Neighborhood parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jon Bautista
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 272-9985
  • Catering
    We are willing to accomodate a custom seafood catering menu.<br />Please contact Nicholas&#64;TheFishery.com<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We accept large parties, custom menus available. We look forward to setting something up. Please contact us for more information.Nicholas@TheFishery.com
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