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The Fishery, San Diego, CA
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Award-winning

The Fishery

4.8 (3197)
$31 to $50
Seafood
5040 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
BEHIND EVERY GREAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IS A WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD.
The Fishery Restaurant & Market is located just a few blocks from the ocean in North Pacific Beach.
The restaurant menu reflects ‘coastal cuisine’ with a simple yet serious focus on the best our coastal fisheries and local farms have to offer. The passion that drives Chef Mike Reidy is evidenced by flavors that can only be achieved using ingredients at their peak of seasonality and freshness.
The Fishery was awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator in 2018- Present. Our wine list is inspired by the great wines of Europe and their American counterparts and we strive to showcase real, natural, food friendly-wines with a sense of place.

The Fishery Market showcases fresh fish, prepared seafood, salads, sauces and marinades.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 272-9985
  • Website
    http://www.thefishery.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jon Bautista
  • Catering
    We are willing to accomodate a custom seafood catering menu.<br />Please contact Nicholas&#64;TheFishery.com<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We accept large parties, custom menus available. We look forward to setting something up. Please contact us for more information.Nicholas@TheFishery.com
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    5040 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Cross street
    Opal
  • Parking details
    Neighborhood parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,197 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fishery offers "the best seafood in San Diego" with fresh, perfectly prepared dishes. Patrons rave about the "macadamia crusted halibut" and "fantastic service." The menu features inventive seafood creations and standout cocktails. The ambiance is lively yet cozy, making it a "neighborhood gem" worth visiting again.
3,197 Reviews

  1. Barry

    Phoenix / Arizona10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fish & Chips, fish was excellent fries sucked. Fish soup better than last time I was there but not as thick as I prefer. Oysters were marginal. Tomato salad was excellent. Service was excellent and noise level was perfect.

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  2. Fred VIP

    San Diego82 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful dinner. My companion thought that the salmon was one of the best. Just wish the dining room was less like an echo chamber. We moved outside.

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  3. Ed VIP

    San Diego49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Knowledgeable server. Offered good suggestions. Good seafood selection expertly prepared. Reasonable prices.

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  4. katrina

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here for our wedding anniversary - all I wanted was the seafood tower and it was everything! It was so delicious!

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  5. RUBY VIP

    Las Vegas80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & drinks were incredible. Our only problem was slow service & how crazy noisy the restaurant was. We couldn't hear each other talk. But, the fish was so fresh, absolutely amazing.

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  6. Mona VIP

    San Diego40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding. A local, this spot has only improved over the last few years- spot on from the cocktails through the dessert and service!

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  7. Erica VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved our meal! I had the white wine clam linguine and it was delicious. I also had the passion fruit lemon tart for dessert and it was to die for, highly recommend!

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  8. Rosie VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an outstanding experience. By far the best seafood in San Diego. And one of the top wine lists as well. Service is friendly and impeccable.

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  9. Kelly

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Gourmet dishes that were delicious. Portions were small, but packed with flavor. Patrick provided fantastic service. Overall wonderful experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu. Very good service. Excellent food. Nice neighborhood restaurant.

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FAQs

The Fishery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 272-9985.

The Fishery is rated 4.8 stars by 3197 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
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5040 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Opal
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Neighborhood parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jon Bautista
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.thefishery.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 272-9985
  • Catering
    We are willing to accomodate a custom seafood catering menu.<br />Please contact Nicholas&#64;TheFishery.com<br />
  • Private party facilities
    We accept large parties, custom menus available. We look forward to setting something up. Please contact us for more information.Nicholas@TheFishery.com

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