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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
19:00
Booked 110 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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. Groups of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity. 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.

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

  • Location
    1654 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Phone number
    (619) 269-3033
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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What 4,637 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ironside Fish & Oyster in San Diego is celebrated for its "amazing seafood" and vibrant "nautical theme." The "clam chowder, lobster roll, and oysters" are standout dishes, often praised for their freshness. Happy hour is a hit with "$1 oysters." While some find it "pricey," the "friendly staff" and "great ambiance" ensure a memorable dining experience.

4,637 Reviews

  1. Fernando

    San Diego

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Return visit after several years and the food and service were excellent as we remembered it.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lobster rolls and oysters the octopus was the best part though

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great vibe. Food was excellent!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time for my birthday. Staff came by to wish me a happy birthday and were very attentive without being overbearing. The happy hour oysters are a killer deal and really enjoyed my meal. Our server, Mitchel, was stellar! Great hospitality.

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  5. Eva

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant is just okay for its price point. Ambiance - warning to folks sensitive about eating in low light, it’s very dark. You only have light from a small oil lamp on your table. Gives the ‘eating at the bottom of a ship in the 1700s vibe’. The banquette looks nice but is uncomfortable with no cushions and wood slats that stop half way up your spine. Food - ordered a winter citrus salad ($15) that had unripe avocados and a very bitter citrus vinaigrette that wasn’t balanced enough. My main was the octopus rigatoni ($28) that prepared the octopus as a bolognese. To me, it felt like just a standard bolognese recipe with chopped octopus thrown in rather than adapting the recipe to the unique protein and making the octopus stand out. The menu also mentioned some added spice but to me, it was too spicy, which usually isn’t an issue for me. And the sprouts added on top served literally no purpose other than aesthetics I guess. For a highly seafood forward menu, I think there’s some work to do on both quality of ingredients and depths of flavors for this price point. Service - wonderful.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    La langosta muy mala y mal preparada, estaba cruda de un lado y muy cocida del otro, mal sabor

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. The drinks were fabulous, the oysters were on point, and all allergies and accommodation needs were met admirably. So we had a wonderful dining experience

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  8. Star

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was aesthetically pleasing. The staff were very attentive. The noise level was a little loud. The food was really good just a little pricey. 

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  9. vicki

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice friendly service. Good Food. I will be back to this restaurant.

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  10. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Diego

    100 reviews

    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for HH and our server was LOVELY. Great Champagne/Bubbly options for pairing as well.

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Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.6 stars by 4637 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 110 times today
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1654 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (619) 269-3033
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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