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Lumi, San Diego, CA

Lumi

4.6
4.6
679 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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
    Lumi’s private dining room, The Grand Pacific Room, located on the 3rd level, offers a unique and creative environment without compromising design or functionality. Sophisticated yet highly imaginative, accommodating functions ranging from innovative and edgy to conservative and classic.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (619) 955-5750

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 679 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Japanese

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lumi offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience in San Diego, praised for its "amazing food and service" and "phenomenal ambiance." The creative fusion menu and lively atmosphere make it ideal for celebrations. While some guests note service hiccups, the "unique and fun" dishes and attentive staff often shine.

679 Reviews
  1. Brian

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Sushi was fresh, servers were very nice. Ambience was perfect! The pork belly was really tender and full of flavor!

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  2. Jon

    Atlanta Metro

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible place w great unique food and creative fresh cocktails. One of my favorite places on the West coast. Servers are very helpful explaining the drinks and dishes. Highly recommend for any occasion.

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  3. Tyler

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Note that if you have a party of two and order "a mystery box" that you will get charged for two.

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  4. Bruce

    San Diego

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been here several times and this time did not disappoint. The good and service was excellent. It was my wife’s birthday and they comped us some special saki shots and dessert. The staff could not have been nicer. That’s why we’ll keep returning.

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  5. Frank

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess greeting was great. Nicole did a great job servicing us. All food was excellent. Everyone on the Lumi team was great! Thank you

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  6. Brandon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience, food, servers, and manager were incredible! 10/10 experience and will definitely  be back!

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  7. Katelyn

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salmon leche de Tigre so so good! Sushi was also great. Loved the ambience

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  8. Melanie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was wonderful. Service was very friendly and attentive! The music/DJ was a bit loud but the rooftop atmosphere was beautiful!

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  9. Scott

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. Our server was great, knowledgeable about the food and exceptionally polite.

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  10. Rachael

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Wasn’t the best experience. Our waitress disappeared for 20 minutes after she said she would bring us water and we were just about to leave until a different waiter realized what was going on and kindly asked to take our order. Once we explained that she disappeared the waiter was apologetic and our food came out quickly. Not until our food was about to come out did the original waitress return acting like nothing happened, she even asked to take our order as if we hadn’t already ordered. Clearly there was no communication between the staff. The food was fine, drinks were terrible. The manager clearly was not interested in helping nor did he apologize, left his staff to do his dirty work. I have been to other Chef Akira’s restaurants and this was not up to par. I sadly am not interested in returning and was really hoping I would enjoy the meal to make this a regular spot for myself. Horribly disappointed.

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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 679 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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.
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit
  • Phone number
    (619) 329-5864
  • Private party facilities
    Lumi’s private dining room, The Grand Pacific Room, located on the 3rd level, offers a unique and creative environment without compromising design or functionality. Sophisticated yet highly imaginative, accommodating functions ranging from innovative and edgy to conservative and classic.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (619) 955-5750
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