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Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego, San Diego, CA

Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.6
4.6
1748 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–21:00 Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 738-7200
  • 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
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,748 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego boasts a vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the surf and turf roll, lobster spaghetti, and churro ice cream. The sushi rolls and cocktails are particularly noteworthy. Despite occasional noise, diners appreciate the elegant setting and friendly staff, making it a top dining destination.

1,748 Reviews
  1. OTTS

    VIP

    San Diego

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I last visited Lionfish on a Friday night 5 years ago. It was THE place to be, very hip. This Tuesday night, while much more sedate (which does impact ambiance), did not disappoint. The octopus was delicious with crunchy potatoes adding to the crips octo-legs. The surprise was the lamb lollipops - far from the wrote (and boring) copy that many hotel caterings pump out, these were robust and medium rare cooked chops with a dazzling avocado-lime puree. Very good. Peking duck? Who knew? A clear winner at our table. Service was polite and tended to our needs and the bill was reasonable. The food was so pleasant - plenty of clearly marked GF options, that I would support going again.

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  2. Gina

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food !! Fun evening and great dessert :)

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  3. Shola

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and the food was 10/10. Our server was great and recommended a few dishes that we absolutely loved!

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  4. Valli

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. I will go again. I want to try the caviar!

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  5. Golan

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Other than filet the food was excellent. Highly recommend rolls.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the service here! So fun and great food and ambiance!

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  7. Claire

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here a couple times now, and love it every time we visit San Diego. The menu has plenty of options for seafood lovers. The menu has some innovative as well as standard fare. Everything we have had there has been delicious and beautifully presented. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and always able to recommend a great cocktail or two. The restaurant has always been busy when we have been, but isn't overly loud like some are. So our overall dining experience was really enjoyable and fun. We will definitely go back again!

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  8. mark

    VIP

    Detroit

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Squid was overpowered with citrus. Service was spot on!

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  9. john

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service…but a little loud for old people!

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  10. Andrew

    Baja California

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good. The food was good. I think the value wasn’t as good. I would like to go back when they don’t have a fixed menu and I would imagine their sushi and sashimi would be very good. 

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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 1748 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
19:00
Booked 31 times today

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Google Map for Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

435 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    J Street
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–21:00 Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 738-7200
  • 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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