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Lumi, San Diego, CA

Lumi

4.7
4.7
720 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • Location
    366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    J St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Menu

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What 720 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

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  • San Diego

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lumi offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience with "phenomenal ambiance," "creative, quirky, and delicious" dishes, and "impeccable service." Regulars praise the "high quality" food, standout dishes like the surf and turf roll, and the friendly staff. While some note the higher prices and loud music, Lumi remains a top choice for special occasions and memorable meals.

720 Reviews

  1. John VIP

    San Diego127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great date night at Lumi. We tried a variety of menu items. Everything was delicious. We tried some of their cocktails this visit and they were interesting and tasty. As always the staff is great and the service was excellent. We have already booked our next reservation.

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  2. CheyenneK VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juan is an exceptional server and I will be requesting him on our next visit! He elevated the experience for us significantly

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  3. Kathia

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing service, ambiance, and tasty food! but the food came different from expected as it came in small quantities and wasn’t very filling for the price.

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  4. Mina

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SUPER AWESOME! I dined here a while ago, but the service was so good I still remember our girl Ziya! Wagyu teriyaki meatballs were soft good, the nigiri were basic in price and quality, but the good basic. Only thing was the yellowtail Serrano wasn’t really my thing, but not bad! S You can’t see the sunset though, but it’s still a cute place to go! I’d go again, and would try the other restaurants in their building that they share. Spicy miso wasn’t spicy and lacked flavor, wouldn’t recommend. But the chocolate cigar wasn’t too sweet and I love that!

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  5. Gilbert VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the rooftop experience. They mystery box was a great deal with thick pieces of fish and great flavors

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  6. Anthony

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server pearl, also manger came out to see if everything good it always feels nice being treaded well

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  7. Christian VIP

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Pearl made our Lumi experience incredible. She recommended house specials that were amazing. The atmosphere is a rooftop with chill house music. Food, service, and atmosphere could not have been better. Can’t wait to come back!

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  8. Maritza

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lumi is a great roof top modern restaurant with a sushi flare. The food is interesting, although some of the rolls were unnecessarily overly complicated. But the service is good and the roof top is special… so it is definitely worth a visit!!

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  9. Luisa

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food quality was outstanding. It is definitely a very upbeat restaurant, but everyone was very attentive, including the manager. Great experience overall!

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  10. Son

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Lively vibe with friendly, approachable, attentive staff. Food and drink are, ehhh. Annoying when the photos don’t synch with the experience but I guess this is marketing. Come to turn up not eat up I guess is my final say on this spot. Like dj’s they are a dime a dozen.

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FAQs

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

Lumi is rated 4.7 stars by 720 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 35 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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