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Lumi, San Diego, CA

Lumi

4.7 (741)
$31 to $50
Sushi
366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
Lumi is an upscale rooftop restaurant and nightlife destination by world-renowned Chef Akira Back, located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Known for bold Japanese cuisine with Korean influence, Lumi serves inventive dishes like AB Tuna Pizza, colorful sushi rolls, and handcrafted cocktails. Set above 5th Avenue, the space features panoramic city views, vibrant art installations, two rooftop bars, and fire pits that set the tone for stylish dinners and late-night energy. Just steps from Petco Park and the Convention Center, Lumi is ideal for group dining, celebrations, and private events. Whether you're here for dinner, drinks, or a night under the stars, Lumi delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Akira Back
  • Private party facilities
    Located above Huntress in the historic Grand Pacific Building, Lumi is a 5,000 sq. ft. rooftop venue with city views, vibrant art, fire pits, and two full bars. Host up to 200 guests with custom menus featuring modern Japanese cuisine. Steps from the Convention Center, with block party options for groups of 250+.
  • Private party contact
    Private Events Team: (619) 457-6521
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    5th Avenue & J Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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

Private dining

What 741 people are saying

Lumi 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lumi promises a vibrant, rooftop dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about "unique cocktails," "fresh sushi," and "great atmosphere." While the lively DJ adds to the fun, some find it noisy. Standout servers like Emma, Pearl, and Jose elevate visits. Highly recommended for memorable occasions.

741 Reviews
  1. Brittany

    Portland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only reason why I wouldn’t give it 5 stars overall is because of noise. But that is the kind of place it is. You have good food, drink good drinks and have good vibes. Service is amazing.

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  2. will

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Little noisy due to live DJ, but great atmosphere.

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  3. Kat

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome night at Lumi, Emma was the loveliest server ever and took amazing care of us 🫶🏼

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  4. John VIP

    San Diego138 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lumi is always a great choice. We had a great date night. We had Miso Soup, Seaweed Salad, and a couple different rolls - Puff Salmon and Seabass Serrano. Everything was delicious. This evening was a DJ and a lively crowd.

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  5. Andrew VIP

    Washington DC26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decent food in a fun atmosphere. Would go back and hang out with the bartenders.

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  6. Mel VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was very noisy but I guess you can expect that in a rooftop, sushi was alright, not a big deal for the prices. I had the Otoro sashimi and it was fresh but, the wasabi was not fresh wasabi.

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  7. Ahmed

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and highly recommend. Will visit again soon. Nicole did a great job explaining the menu and recommended awesome dishes and drinks. Fantastic experience all around.

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  8. Jessie

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was spotty at best. Forgot to put parts of our order in.

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  9. Galilea

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at this place, tasty food the tuna nigiri’s were delicious, great atmosphere and great music. Such a great experience. I would definitely come back.

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  10. Tuong VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emma was great, really made our first time experience worthwhile.

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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 741 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 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lumi

366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th Avenue & J Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Sushi, Japanese, 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Located above Huntress in the historic Grand Pacific Building, Lumi is a 5,000 sq. ft. rooftop venue with city views, vibrant art, fire pits, and two full bars. Host up to 200 guests with custom menus featuring modern Japanese cuisine. Steps from the Convention Center, with block party options for groups of 250+.
  • Private party contact
    Private Events Team: (619) 457-6521
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