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

Ironside Fish & Oyster

4.5
4.5
4121 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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.

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. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 79 times today

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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
  • Executive chef
    Danielle Van Steen
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Date Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

4,120 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there and had a great experience. Waiter was awesome and the food was amazing. Overall had a great time and will definitely be there again.

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  2. MichaelLN

    Milwaukee

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great cocktails. Great food. Fabulous decor! You can't go wrong. Everything we ordered was terrific. Service was wonderful. Go! Now!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Ambiance and service was great. Clam chowder was super salty and I love salt.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Good and service were terrible last night. Usually love our experience here but the fish was overcooked, desserts terrible and service even worse. Disappointing.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Everything was great except for the hostess. There was a 445pm slot available for outside only. Then there was a 5pm slot for counter or outside. We secured our reservation for 5pm because we wanted to sit inside. When we arrived at 445pm, we saw that the restaurant was empty. Since we were early, upon checking in with the hostess, we asked about the possibility of sitting inside since the restaurant was empty. She sighed with attitude and seemed to not care at all or wasn’t listening. She was like well your reservation is for the counter. Again, I had to explain that we wanted to sit inside and that was the only slot that allowed us to reserve a spot indoors. We asked to at least sit at the high tops since the restaurant was empty. She sighed again and walked us to the table. We love ironside but her attitude was rude and not necessary. Our two waiters were awesome and very informative though. We ordered dozen oysters, crabcakes, octopus and the mako shark and all were delicious.

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  6. MissWingz

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We arrived and there were no hostesses. Other employees walked around us without acknowledging us. Finally about 10 min standing there a young man came over after noticing no one assisting us. He was very nice and did his best to assist us in the absence of the host. Our waitress was also very nice and the restaurant had a nice vibe. The food was okay nothing to write home about.

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  7. PatrickB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places when visiting SD. Oysters are always on point, along with everything else. Drink menu is fun and won’t disappoint. Service is always fantastic, from the hostesses, servers to the assistant staff.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tateanua was amazing. She was our server two nights in a row and just killed it both times.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Toilets have not any privacy, people can see you from side restrooms if they want, this is vey terrible, the sink is shared between the toilets, and the hands of the person in the next toilet are in your toilet, l really scared. The food is normal, nothing special,wouldn’t recommend.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The place is clean but service Takes a while. I had the wahoo but it was dry and overcooked the side beans were not seasoned enough. I should have tried the halibut. The children’s food would have been better if there was ketchup. They had a kids Menu Though.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience2
    The restaurant was dark, too dark. We couldn’t see what we were eating. The lobster roll was mostly bread, and not a lot of lobster. Staff was really great, and server was knowledgeable and kind. Cocktails were well balanced and creative.

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  12. MissyC

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    Seemed like a fave locally. We were on vacay from another state. Disappointed. Over seasoned food, too loud to hear ourselves, over priced, slow service.

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  13. forkinbrilliant

    Miami

    185 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    185 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Love this place, super fresh oysters and very nice staff. The bar vibe is great but they have outdoor seating also

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  14. Tanya

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were delicious! Our waitress was great too!

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  15. Athompson

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    Did not honour the reservation on time over 30min wait and placed on undesirable table ultimately. Food was good but overpriced.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Acudimos para una cena con reserva previa. La comida es de gran calidad y es una buena experiencia, pero lamentablemente el servicio es bastante deficiente, lo cual demerita mucho la experiencia.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Too dark. Pictures shown in open table do not correspond to current menu. Weird entrée options.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience! Fun spot and atmosphere in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego.

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  19. LucasKetir

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tatiana was our Server for the night, her fabulous energy and positivity was so contagious ! She made our night so special, probably the best service I ever received since i live in San Diego. Great job team, keep rocking !

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  20. Peter

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had an amazing experience at Ironside Fish & Oyster. The food was unforgettable and the service was amazing. The menu changes every day so what we ordered might not be available for you but we got the crab croquets and maitake mushrooms to start and each got an octopus entree.

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  21. Cassandra

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our experience at Ironside, twice, was delightful. The young staff was warm but professional, attentive but not intrusive. We sat outside on a beautiful evening and good thing!—inside the restaurant is exceptionally loud. Food was very good, attention to detail noted everywhere. Extra points for serving octopus and bone marrow!

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  22. Mini

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing oysters and entrees. We got a dozen of their oysters (2 of each variety). They were fresh and delicious. They provided a card with each variety's tasting notes which I enjoy. We also got the octopus a la plancha. The octopus was cooked perfectly and the curry like sauce with the crisp chorizo was such a great compliment. I ended up dipping my fries in the leftover sauce. The ceviche was gorgeous, so fresh with a spicy kick from the peppers. The lobster roll was unreal. Love the crisp fried onions? on top and the dipping sauce for the fries was also great. Lobster to bread ratio was good too! The decor and music definitely contributed to the experience. Just great energy and food all around. Service was good, there was a little bit of a wait time between courses but we also came during a pretty busy time.

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  23. Joeeeeeeeeeee

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Got the whole Kampachito, tasted amazing. Oysters were great as well.

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  24. StephenS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Overpriced and bland. Lobster Roll had no lobster and tasteless.

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  25. Manda

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience5
    I had the worst service I’ve ever experienced here. This is normally a place that I frequent so I was excited to bring guests who were celebrating their wedding. We were seated 35 mins after our reservation time. Had to ask for water and took another 30+ minutes to get it. No spoon for clam chowder. No champagne toast for wedding celebration (our server literally brought some for the table next to us)… No apology for the wait. One of our beers took 40+ minutes to be delivered. Our server was not attentive. She was smiley but just not good. I apologized to my guests for how poor the service was. I’ve been there several times on busy nights and this is by far the worst service experience I’ve encountered.

    1 person found this helpful

  26. dennism1176

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Iron side is the first place to fill up in late afternoon. Dollar oysters are the best. Service was great. We’ll be back!!

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  27. vailsuz

    Denver

    76 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Delicious oysters on happy hour, clam chowder, shrimp tacos, and beers excellant with wonderful service !

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Ironside delivered! I moved out of state last year, so I went with my favorites oysters (server’s choice), crudo, ceviche and octopus a la plancha. While I usually get broccolini or a salad, this time I went with the Japanese yams and they did not disappoint! This is a menu perfect to share with 1-2 other people. They did mix up the recipes for the dishes mildly since my last visit, but eat bite was just as wonderful as ever!

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  29. KristinA

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Enjoy Ironside every time I go there. This time was no exception

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience1
    I’ve been there so many times but you guys changed a lot of things on menu. The bread for lobster roll is changed and its not good anymore. No uni. Service was slow.

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  31. Chrissy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    As always food was outstanding! Octopus beyond delicious. Unfortunately had to sit on the “street patio” which is why the ambiance and noise score was low.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    前台服務員態度不是很好。 有點傲慢。 不過整體食物都很好。就是噪音太大了。 這裡的生蠔的確很好。 烤生蠔很推薦!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Great ambiance but I think the food is overall a bit salter than I would like. The octopus and chowder is the star of the show

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The menu has changed and the food selections are odd. Not a lot of fish options, which is odd?

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    This has been one of my fave t restaurants in SD since I moved here but last night was very disappointing. The menu changed and it became very limited - the removal of the crab cake salad and replacing it with 4 deep fried crab “croquettes” for a very unfulfilling and unhealthy alternative. The only healthy options were priced $65 and up for platters that were mostly raw seafood, with a few grilled fish options all with high price tags. The “classics” had 2 entrees and the rest, including the croquettes, were more appetizers, including the crab dip. The food did not justify the price tag unfortunately, something I haven’t experienced there in the past. Our sever was great and happy to have the excellent service, even bringing us a glass of bubbly as he sensed our disappointment in the meal part. Hoping they change the menu back and add the healthier and much loved items back to the menu.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. Love the rock fish ceviche. They allowed the dogs to sit at the table, and we enjoyed ourselves. Thanks

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything was top-notch except for the hostess. We had a group of nine people and were told that they couldn’t accommodate us all at one table, but would seat us as two groups and try to keep us close to each other. No issue. When we arrived, we were seated at two tables close to each other despite an empty table large enough for our entire group near the entrance. That table remained empty for about an hour and 45 minutes. We finished about 15 minutes later. The hostess could have easily sat us together and warned us to be finished by a certain time. Other than that, everything was great.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always good, great food and always a good spot to bring friends and family

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  39. ElaineE

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best Lobster Roll I have ever had; drinks were stellar.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Sonora

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was good but I order octopus a la plancha and I liked the way it was prepared before.

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You can order delivery directly from Ironside Fish & Oyster using the Order Online button.

Ironside Fish & Oyster is rated 4.5 stars by 4121 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 79 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Executive chef
    Danielle Van Steen
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, 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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