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Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego, San Diego, CA

Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.6 (1810)
$30 and under
Seafood
435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Lionfish, located in the Pendry San Diego, is a modern, cutting edge sushi and seafood restaurant located on 5th Avenue that features fresh-catch cuisine and seasonal ingredients, all prepared with innovative twists by homegrown San Diego chef JoJo Ruiz.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jose "JoJo" Ruiz
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family & friends or hosting a corporate event, Lionfish can accommodate all of your special event needs. If you have any booking inquiries or interested in making a reservation for 12 or more people- please call the restaurant directly at 619. 738. 7011
  • Private party contact
    Devyn Bleakley: (619) 738-7011
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    J Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available nightly at the Pendry San Diego, around the corner from Lionfish, and plenty of garage parking is available close by.**Currently, please be advised that 5th Avenue is closed for driving / and has limited access on Wednesdays through Sundays.
  • Entertainment
    Frequently, Lionfish will feature an eclectic array of top local performers in the Lounge area. Check our website often for details on upcoming entertainment options.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 1,810 people are saying

Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego offers an "amazing experience" with standout seafood dishes and creative cocktails. Guests praise the "great menu with a lot of options," "delicious and nicely presented food," and "wonderful staff and service." The ambiance is vibrant, though sometimes "a little loud," making it ideal for lively dining occasions.
1,810 Reviews
  1. Edgar

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, okay drinks, terrible service! No smiles, not welcome. Desiree took my order not knowledgeable no cares! 6pm 6/26/25

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Cynthia VIP

    Orange County34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superior drinks, food and service. Everything was tasty and fresh.

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  3. Vickie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food outstanding, ambiance great, and we loved dining here. It was a great experience.
    Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoResponded on June 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and overall experience at our restaurant. It means the world to us to know we helped create a memorable dining experience for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Gary-Joseph Manager, Lionfish, San Diego

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  4. Kristen VIP

    Wisconsin32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu with a lot of options, delicious and nicely presented food, wonderful staff and service.
    Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoResponded on June 4, 2025
    Hello Kristen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our menu and found our food to be delicious and nicely presented. It's also great to know that our staff made your dining experience even more enjoyable. We strive to provide a wonderful dining experience and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We appreciate your ratings and look forward to welcoming you back to Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Larry VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Decent but limited menu. Again, nice but overrated.

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  6. Ken

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pre-symphony dinner with Paul K. Delightful meal time
    Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoResponded on May 27, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Ken! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your pre-symphony dinner with us. It's great to know that our service met your expectations and you found our meal to be delightful. We strive to provide a 5-star experience for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego soon!

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  7. Adina

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very attentive and polite. And the birthday dessert I received was so yummy!
    Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoResponded on May 27, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Adina! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your birthday dessert and found our service to be attentive and polite. At Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego, we strive to make every dining experience special and it sounds like we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  8. Anne

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salmon entree was heavenly and chocolate cookie/ice cream dessert was terrific but be prepared for very high noise level.
    Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoResponded on May 27, 2025
    Hey Anne, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our salmon entree and chocolate cookie/ice cream dessert. We always aim to provide a wonderful dining experience for our guests, so it's great to hear that we hit the mark during your visit. We do understand that the noise level can sometimes be a bit high, but we're glad to know that you found the overall experience worthwhile. We look forward to welcoming you back to Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  9. Grace VIP

    San Diego75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the bang bang shrimp! Entrees were both excellent too. We enjoyed the gnocchi and harvest rice. Very flavorful!
    Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoResponded on May 17, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Grace! We're thrilled to hear that you loved our bang bang shrimp and enjoyed both the gnocchi and harvest rice. It's fantastic to know that our flavors hit the spot! Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back to Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego. See you soon!

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  10. Kaitlien

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I read the reviews prior to my dinner at Lionfish and the reviews were consistently pointed to the bad service. There is no negative review on the food, so I thought I'll give it a try, especially when I saw the manager responded to the reviewers which was a sign that they care and so hopefully would make some improvement. After my visit, I agreed with other reviewers. The service was horrid. The hostess were not friendly, in fact somewhat standoffish. They gave our table away after we already checked in, then later tried to seat us by the kitchen door. We asked for a different table, and ended up in a booth. The cocktails were very watered down. The appetizers were good. We liked the grilled octopus and the lamb lollipops. We had the gnocchi, the scallops, and the lobster spaghetti for our main dish, and they tasted very flat. Overall, it wasn't a horrible dinner, but I would not recommend this place to anybody.

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FAQs

Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 738-7200.

Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego is rated 4.6 stars by 1810 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
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    J Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available nightly at the Pendry San Diego, around the corner from Lionfish, and plenty of garage parking is available close by.**Currently, please be advised that 5th Avenue is closed for driving / and has limited access on Wednesdays through Sundays.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jose "JoJo" Ruiz
  • Entertainment
    Frequently, Lionfish will feature an eclectic array of top local performers in the Lounge area. Check our website often for details on upcoming entertainment options.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family & friends or hosting a corporate event, Lionfish can accommodate all of your special event needs. If you have any booking inquiries or interested in making a reservation for 12 or more people- please call the restaurant directly at 619. 738. 7011
  • Private party contact
    Devyn Bleakley: (619) 738-7011
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