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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 95 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.ironsidefishandoyster.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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What 4,659 people are saying

Ironside Fish & Oyster reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 offers a vibrant dining experience in San Diego's Little Italy. Known for "amazing oysters and fresh ceviche," the restaurant boasts a "stylish, relaxed" atmosphere. While some reviews mention slow service, guests rave about the "fantastic seafood," "delicious cocktails," and "friendly, attentive staff." Perfect for seafood lovers!
4,659 Reviews

  1. Roland

    Orlando9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and relaxed place for seafood lovers… oysters and shrimp tacos are my favorites

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  2. Todd

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Alex, was awesome and the food too. I had the octopus and we had shrimp as well. Both were prepared to perfection! We’ll definitely be back!!!

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  3. Dawn VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a busy Friday night, our table was ready for us, the drinks came out fast and our server was so friendly. Loved all the food. Out of the box dish for us was the Japanese Sweet Potato, so freaking good! Also loved the whole fried snapper and the dirty martinis! Loving the updated menu, good job!

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  4. William

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as well as our server. However, the lady who checked us in should be better with greeting customers. We checked in 15 min eariler and we thought something was up with her. She forgot us and we noticed others were being seated. We had to ask again and she did not even say sorry. Not sure she is good to face customers in front as the first impression may get ruined. Something I want to point out.

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  5. Marisol VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered oysters, clam chowder, halibut ceviche, bigeye tuna in miso w bok choy, mussels in pozole, grilled lobster, grilled octopus and Japanese sweet potato. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend

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  6. KellyC

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner at outside dining !!!! Delicious food and fantastic service!

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  7. Caroline

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    sat outside - great atmosphere, but the indoor space was really vibing! will definitely try to sit inside next time. good was delicious - clam chowder, fish and chips, sweet potatoes. cocktails were amazing. Service was very slow.

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  8. SDRez

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, selections, cocktails, service, decor, and ambience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was really nice and made sure we liked our food which was delicious and we had a fun evening

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  10. MarkH VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Amazing oysters and fresh ceviche.

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Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.6 stars by 4659 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 95 times today
Google Map for Ironside Fish & Oyster

1654 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Date Street
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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