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Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar, San Diego, CA

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar

4.7 (272)
$30 and under
Sushi
3790 Townsgate Dr, San Diego, CA 92130-2547

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
A transparent authentic cultural experience of Asian infused cuisine, continuously redefining “fresh”.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ethan Yang
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Cross street
    El Camino Real/Del Mar Highlands Rd. Inside Sky Deck Del Mar Highlands
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 272 people are saying

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar delights with "amazing food," "incredible hospitality," and a "cool ambiance." The diverse menu features standout dishes like "Chilean sea bass" and fresh sushi. Happy hour is a hit with special pricing, though service can vary. A favorite for its "innovative menu" and "great cocktails."
272 Reviews
  1. troy

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! The menu is fresh and unique. Not the typical sushi restaurant. We really enjoyed ourselves!

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  2. Louis

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic, service wasn’t great. Waited too long in between appetizers and entrees. Twice my wife’s drink was cleared before she was finished.

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  3. Nina VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Really bad service. Unattentive staff. But the food was delicious and came out quickly.

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  4. Karen VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My friends and I celebrated my birthday. The food was delicious , service was good, and good prices for happy hour.

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  5. Paula VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! Enjoy a cocktail at Understory and venture over to glass box. The baked mussels, crab fried rice and Chilean sea bass are beautifully complex - and the sushi is SO fresh! You won’t be disappointed!

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  6. Jennifer VIP

    Los Angeles31 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The $52 “Hot Stone” waygu is 6 wafer-thin pieces of meat. Don’t waste your time with this dish. In fact, don’t waste your time with this restaurant. Wait staff are nice and kind, but food is terrible. Sushi looks dry and is. Gyoza is rubbery. Shrimp is pre-battered. Meat in fried rice is dry and shriveled. The whole experience was disappointing. Drinks were surprisingly good however. Especially with a triple sec shot to balance the flavors in the Cosmo and margarita.

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  7. Jenny

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe and environment! Went for the Happy Hour oyster special, but they weren’t as fresh but were still tasty. Sushi dishes were okay and the service was a bit slow. Would come back if in the area or for the vibes!

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  8. amy VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so good! Great food, service, cool ambiance. Would definitely recommend!

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  9. Gabriella

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant and the experience were a whole vibe! The food and drinks were great and the staff added to the fun. John took great care of us and made fantastic food and drink recommendations. The Chilean Sea Bass was one of the best I’ve ever had! Will definitely be back to try more food and drinks. Great venue for a bday celebration dinner.

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  10. Irina VIP

    San Diego24 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This place was a bit of a disappointment. I made a reservation for a birthday celebration at the sushi bar on a Saturday night. We ordered a bottle of wine and a number of things which we asked our server to course. That did not happen, all of it arrived at once. There was no space to enjoy anything and we felt rushed . The chef did not interface with us or recommend anything. Overall the food was mediocre, the wine list is basic, their cocktails and sake selections are ok. Not sure I would ever go back and I definitely would not recommend it.

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FAQs

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 289-4800.

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 272 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
10:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar

3790 Townsgate Dr, San Diego, CA 92130-2547

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    El Camino Real/Del Mar Highlands Rd. Inside Sky Deck Del Mar Highlands
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ethan Yang
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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