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Ironside Fish & Oyster, San Diego, CA
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Ironside Fish & Oyster

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$30 and under
Seafood
1654 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Date Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,673 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ironside Fish & Oyster in San Diego is renowned for its "amazing oysters," "fantastic cocktails," and "incredible seafood." Patrons frequently praise the "welcoming atmosphere" and "attentive service." Highlights include the "lobster roll" and "clam chowder," making it a must-visit for seafood lovers seeking a memorable dining experience.

4,673 Reviews
  1. Ksenia VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot for fresh seafood, a great atmosphere, and creative original cocktails!Everything was flavorful and beautifully presented. Perfect place to relax and enjoy a memorable meal.

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  2. Ashley

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious!! And the server was amazing too , the only complaint I have is the seating , why are they so small

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  3. Zoe VIP

    Baltimore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience yet again. Their food is always phenomenal. We must’ve shown up during a shift change since our food took about 30 minutes to come out, including appetizers. Will definitely be back again but likely for a later reservation.

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  4. Meagan VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Kyle was great! The restaurant design was unique and fun. I loved their take on a Dark & Stormy cocktail. Their kids menu was short, but worked for us. The dinner service was great and we all enjoyed our food. The favorites on the table were the hydroponic salad, clam chowder, and lobster roll. We had a party of 7, so 20% gratuity and their standard 4% surcharge were both added to our bill.

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  5. Kelsi

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience and service! Was a bit loud for conversation but the service was warm and friendly and the food came out quickly.

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  6. Luke

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience for our 2nd anniversary. Lovely restaurant, fantastic food and such a great experience. We WILL be back.

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  7. Jodi VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the drink menu and the food. We’ll go back

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  8. Rik

    San Diego3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The oysters were decent. Although tasty, the fish was mushy (fish and chips). The chips were not hot enough. The wait staff were pleasant if stand-offish. We visit this restaurant every year for my wife’s birthday (8 years running). This may be the last time. We both think the quality has gone down while prices have gone up.

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  9. Sorina

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places to eat at when I’m in San Diego. It’s consistently great food and amazing service.

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  10. Melba VIP

    Atlanta12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered the chowder it was cold. Then they gave us another bowl. It was cold. The lobster roll is fantastic. Our intial server could care less about getting the order right. The incoming server was gracious and tried to rectify the situation.

    1 person found this helpful

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Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.6 stars by 4673 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today
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1654 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Date Street
  • Neighborhood
    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, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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