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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
8:30 PM
Booked 115 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • 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. For group reservations of 7 guests or more, please contact the restaurant at 619-269-3033 or via email to info@ironsidefishandoyster.com.

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 Hatfield

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
  • Website
    http://www.ironsidefishandoyster.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1654 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • 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

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What 4,714 people are saying

Ironside Fish & Oyster reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ironside Fish & Oyster offers an exceptional seafood experience in San Diego's Little Italy. With a vibrant atmosphere and standout dishes like the lobster roll and seafood tower, it is a must-visit. Guests rave about the "amazing oysters" and "fantastic service," while the decor adds a unique touch. Happy hour oysters are a crowd favorite!
4,714 Reviews

  1. Stephen VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary as always. Highly recommend! Please go

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  2. TENISHA

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I was told if we sat as group of 7 people we would need to pay $85 per person. This information was not written anywhere. I felt discrimination and poor management was at play. It was my birthday and if this is a policy is real. it needs to be posted somewhere. No accommodations were made the manager seemed like he didn't care. I was very disappointed.

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  3. Lisa

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The octopus a La plancha was amazing! A dozen tasty oysters, crisp glass of wine, excellent service - a great experience. We sat at the counter, the chef staff was very friendly and are very skilled. All around a great evening!

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  4. Rick VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy the kumamoto's. My dining companion loves the lobster roll. I tried the blue crab bucatini with fresh peas. Would definitely order that again - it was delicious. Great cocktails and wine list also!

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  5. Trenton

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for my wife’s birthday; it was our first time and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing. The oysters were really fresh and the scallop crudo was something worth traveling for. All of the drinks were well made and their cocktail menu was extensive. Our waitress was perfectly attentive and extremely friendly. Overall an amazing experience and I would recommend Ironside to anyone who is local to SD or traveling through if you love seafood as much as we do. Will definitely be back. Thank you Ironside team!

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  6. Jocelin

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place will continue to come back. Went for happy hour oysters were perfect

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  7. Colton VIP

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great - oysters and seafood fantastic

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  8. Kian

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing menu at great prices. My only concern is that they seemed slightly understaffed which made the servers seem slightly less attentive than I would expect for a place this nice.

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  9. Maria

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the lobster roll and the fish and chips. So delicious!

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  10. PAULINA VIP

    Baja California22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buen ambiente y buena comida. El lugar muy agradable y ambientado.

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Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.7 stars by 4714 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 115 times today
Google Map for Ironside Fish & Oyster

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

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