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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
7:00 pm
Booked 110 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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 4,621 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ironside Fish & Oyster in Little Italy offers a charming nautical ambiance and "amazing oysters" that are a hit during their popular happy hour. Guests rave about the "lobster roll" and seafood, making it a great spot for seafood enthusiasts. The "friendly staff" and lively atmosphere enhance the dining experience.

4,621 Reviews
  1. Jalen

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and ambiance. Made a last minute reservation for an hour before close and was greeted with nothing but smiling faces and amazing attitude. Someone noticed my boyfriend and I wanted to sit on the same side at the table and offered to move us to the bar area, awesome attention to what we were looking for and how to take our experience from good to great. Our server was very friendly, read the room well for what was needed and when to check in, and incredibly knowledgeable. Will definitely be back anytime we are in town.

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  2. Yana

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with a lovely atmosphere! The drinks were great, but I wouldn’t recommend the crudo—it definitely didn’t feel worth the $24. The menu is also quite small, so options are a bit limited

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  3. Kimberly

    VIP

    Dallas

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made this our last stop before we headed back home to Texas. Goal was to grab oysters and clam chowder. Ironside did not disappoint. Great ambiance and the food was delicious.

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  4. Billy

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food quality and the service was absolutely top notch! It is a touch on the pricey side (even for San Diego) but be assured you will not be disappointed in the experience. If there was any possible critique it would be the proximity to the parties on either side of us.

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  5. Mark

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent as always. Was a bit noisy and the service was good!

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  6. Autumn

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing experience at Iron Fish & Oyster! We sat outside around 5 PM, and the setting was absolutely beautiful—perfect for a relaxing evening. We ordered the clam chowder, the biggest tower, fish and chips, and a lobster roll. Everything was fresh and delicious! The chowder was rich and flavorful, packed with clams, and topped with crispy bacon, adding the perfect touch. The seafood tower was impressive, overflowing with a variety of incredibly fresh selections, and the lobster roll was perfectly balanced with buttery, tender lobster. Not only was the food incredible, but the atmosphere was also welcoming and kid-friendly. They even had the cutest high chairs that matched the current dining chairs, which was such a nice touch. The drinks were also amazing—well-crafted and a perfect complement to the meal. Overall, the combination of great food, a beautiful setting, and thoughtful details made for a fantastic dining experience. I’d definitely come back and highly recommend it

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  7. Alix

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect dinner! Everything was amazing. We had the lobster roll, clam chowder, and shrimp

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  8. Stephanie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time, good food, good service Casual setting. Celebrated my daughter’s bday and it was so nice that they called me in advance so they could print her name on the menu.

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  9. Alex

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A pleasant Valentine Day experience, the selection was good, but the food was a bit saltier than usual. Otherwise, we were happy with the reservations and will continue to visit Ironside in the future.

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  10. Edwiina

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We came in here for lunch for a 3pm reservation. Our waitress was friendly, but did not check on us throughout service. We got overcharged for an oyster dozen, we didn’t receive the correct count. So I would count and check twice. Our table was overcrowded and we could barely hear each other because of background noise and being so close to other tables. It wasn’t an enjoyable experience. The campechana was great and on the spicy side. Our cocktails were fair. However, the oysters weren’t properly cleaned/shucked and every oyster had bits and pieces of shell. Quite awful given oysters is one of their “hot” items. This has been my 3time coming here and will be my last.

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Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.6 stars by 4621 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 110 times today

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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, 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
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