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Lumi, San Diego, CA

Lumi

4.7 (758)
$31 to $50
Sushi
366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
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
    (619) 329-5864
  • Website
    https://www.lumirooftop.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  • 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

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What 758 people are saying

Lumi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Sushi

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

    Sushi

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lumi offers "amazing sushi" and a lively rooftop ambiance. Patrons praise the "exceptional service," highlighting servers like Emma and Pearl. The menu features unique creations, such as the "best tuna truffle pizza." Despite occasional noise, the vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make Lumi a standout dining destination, especially for celebrations.
758 Reviews

  1. Lowell

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Minus one star for paying too much attention to us. It was a first date and the conversation was going really well. But it seemed like a different person would come over and ask us if we needed anything or how is everything? We must have seen 5 different people. Appreciate the attention but maybe just 2 people checking on us would have been sufficient. We’ll still go back.

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  2. Kathy

    Orange County41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here a few times and always have a great experience. The rooftop dining makes Lumi a special place in the Gaslamp Quarter. We were with a group and ordered a wide variety of sushi rolls and dishes. I highly recommend the Suntory Highball for a cocktail. They have one of few Suntory Highball machine in SD. It is very refreshing and light, great on a warm evening.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful birthday dinner here! Connor did a fantastic job as our server. He was knowledgeable, decisive, helpful, and went above and beyond. The atmosphere was fun and had a beautiful view of the city. The food and drinks were unique and delicious. Highly recommend!

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  4. Cindy

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Seabass roll and lychee cocktail were amazing. Our server was fantastic as well. It was a beautiful evening and being outdoor like that was such a treat after being indoors at a conference all day long. My coworkers and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you!

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  5. Sylvia VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    was just looking for a fun dining experience on a rooftop and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food. !! the shrimp tempura was verrrry plentiful - a big bowl that could’ve fed 4 vs 2.

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  6. ann VIP

    San Diego39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BEST SUSHI WE HAD HAD IN OUR LIFE We love sushi we 70 and 65-so we have eaten sushi once a week at least for most of our life and around the world it was amazing we went for my birthday celebration

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  7. Jeff

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the ambulance was amazing. The service was terrible. To spend $400 on food and to get $2 service…not sure I would go again

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  8. Trevor

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mystery box was a great mix of sashimi and sauces

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  9. Allie VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best server she was so friendly and knowledgable

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  10. Barbara VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here every time we are in San Diego. We make a point of it. We have not been disappointed. We have our favorites, and we like to try their additions. This visit we had the tried and true surf and turf roll-so good. Love the toasted garlic/ scallions. Our new experience was a medley of skewers. Chicken, wagyu beef, eggplant, shrimp. Must say the eggplant was especially tasty. We’ll be back, yet again, on our next San Diego visit.

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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 758 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
8:00 PM
Booked 45 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
  • Website
    https://www.lumirooftop.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 329-5864
  • 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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