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The Fishery, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

The Fishery

4.7
4.7
3049 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00–15:45 Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–21:30
  • 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
  • Location
    5040 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,049 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fishery offers a "probably one of the best experiences" with its outstanding seafood and "exceptional" service. Guests rave about the "amazing" cocktails and innovative menu featuring fresh, sustainable ingredients. The ambiance is welcoming, making it a favorite for both locals and tourists. Despite occasional service delays, the quality of food and overall experience consistently impresses visitors.

3,049 Reviews

  1. Linda

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding! The best calamari I’ve ever had. We were lucky and got Louvar fish. The fish and the way it was prepared were exceptional. Everything from the drinks to the desserts were very good. Highly recommend this place.

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  2. Greg

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and selection of wines. Definitely San Diego’s premier restaurant!

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  3. cathy

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love The Fishery! Their seafood is always so fresh . They taste like they were just pulled out of the sea! The ingredients in the recipes bring out the flavors of the seafood and never over power!! It doesn't seem to matter what I chose off the menu it never disappoints. Their signature cocktails are a fun treat too!

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  4. Glenn

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here many times and always a fabulous experience. Great food and service. 

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  5. KEVIN

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Fishery is outstanding. Fresh, delicious and unique. San Diego’s best neighborhood restaurant.

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  6. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate there for lunch. The mock tail was delicious and unusual. Best mussels I have ever eaten. The green curry sauce required more bread for dipping as we could not let it go to waste. Shrimp tacos were fresh and filling. I wish I lived closer to the restaurant. It would be our go to place for seafood. Service was friendly, helpful, and responsive. Just a great place to eat.

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  7. Dennis and Juliana

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Great service! We were a small group and had the best time!!

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  8. Michael

    Baja California

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual! Always able to over deliver and the food never disappoints!

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  9. Jim

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants, with the most interesting menu options that we’ve eaten at. Delicious food. Super fresh fish. (Duh! The Fishery.) A wide range of tastes. Excellent service.

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  10. Erin

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is an absolute gem. I read all the reviews for a few years and finally decided to make the journey from Carlsbad down. Our wonderful waiter greeted us with a huge smile and gave us an outstanding experience. I booked for my birthday and was given calamari on the house. No one ever goes above and beyond. I’ve told 6 friends - and everyone wants to go! Thank you again. The food was incredible but the people were even better.

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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 4.7 stars by 3049 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2+ people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Fishery

5040 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Opal
  • Area
    Pacific Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00–15:45 Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–21:30
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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