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Lumi, San Diego, CA

Lumi

4.6
4.6
686 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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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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
  • Website
    http://lumirooftop.com/
  • 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

Experiences

  • Late Night Cocktails Only Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Come join us on the roof top for cocktails. This reservation is only for beverage service and no items from our kitchen can be ordered at this time of the night. This reservation does not guarantee that you will get a table but will get up on the roof.

  • $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

Menu

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What 686 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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lumi delights with its vibrant rooftop ambiance and exceptional Japanese fusion cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing sushi" and "phenomenal food," complemented by attentive service. While the music can be lively, the atmosphere is ideal for celebrations and gatherings. The creative menu offers unique dishes, making it a "favorite spot" in San Diego.

686 Reviews

  1. Sebastian

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service and the sushi rolls were good, although the music was too loud to have a meaningful conversation

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  2. Liz

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing sushi in a really cool rooftop location. The fish was super fresh and flavorful. The mystery box was an outstanding combination of sashimi and sauces. The service was excellent.

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  3. Daniel

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always phenomenal, but food service can lack sometimes. Long waits for drinks and orders sometimes, however, food comes out quickly.

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  4. Paul

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On a Saturday night at Lumi, our table was located on the rooftop near the kitchen. It was a nice location for our group of five. The ambience was lively and fun. There was a dj and a good number of people present. The noise level was fairly loud though not too loud preventing us from having a conversation We took the suggestion of our waitress and started with a couple of cold plate dishes. We had the Akira Back Pizza and Bluefin Tuna Tatiki. The pizza was very tasty, though be aware there were jalapeño pieces on them (easy enough to flick them off if anyone didn’t want the spice). The tatiki was fine though our group felt the slices were very thin and a bit small. We then tried the Rock Shrimp Tempura and Cauliflower Tempura. Both were delicious and were plenty for our group to share. Finally, we had four signature rolls. We tried the Lumi, Sea Bass Serrano, Godzilla, and Puff Salmon. We enjoyed all four. The Sea Bass Serrano was our favorite. Though they really were all well made and had plenty of flavor. The service was very good. The food came out timely. Our waitress, Bailey was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Great time!

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  5. Jonathan

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sushi was fine but overpriced for what you got. Nice setting with some good drinks

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  6. Brian

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    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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  7. Francis

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Energetic atmosphere! Our server Jose was awesome!

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  8. Jon

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    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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  9. Tyler

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    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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  10. Bruce

    VIP

    San Diego

    47 reviews

    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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FAQs

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

Lumi is rated 4.6 stars by 686 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 10 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
  • 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
  • Website
    http://lumirooftop.com/
  • 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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