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The Fishery, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

The Fishery

4.7
4.7
3071 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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 3,071 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fishery offers an exceptional seafood dining experience, characterized by "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "creative and delicious" dishes, with highlights like the ahi smash burger and macadamia-crusted halibut. The ambiance is welcoming, and the staff, including standout servers like Ian and Sarah, enhance the overall experience.

3,071 Reviews

  1. Eric

    VIP

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Fishery was a delightful find in the heart of Pacific Beach. It featured very fresh, perfectly prepared seafood dishes in a casual but upscale setting. Highly recommend!

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  2. Wendy

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We first came to Fishery back in August 2012 and had never stopped thinking about their Ahi poke appetizer and finally being able to return, I was extremely disappointed by how their new version is now. No more bed of seaweed, cilantro, avocado, cucumber, chili oil and instead just wasabi mayo and a bit of micro greens with nori. The 2 versions are not even close both visually nor taste.

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  3. Amy

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly recommended. In particular Eddie A. shared his culinary and wine expertise with balanced enthusiasm, excellent service, all staff welcoming. Food memorable. If you are a fish lover this is the restaurant for you from the appetizers through the main course. Fantastic cocktails and an excellent wine list.

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  4. Susan

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was an excellent fish restaurant. The food and service were a cut above.

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  5. Susan

    VIP

    San Diego

    89 reviews

    4.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    the food was amazing! I loved the swordfish. The waiter was softspoken and the environment was very loud. I wonder if there's a way you could add something to absorb some noise. it was difficult to hear the waiter and my dinner guest. otherwise, an amazingly delicious evening!

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  6. Chris

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally a FRESH SEAFOOD DOWN TO EARTH CLASSY Restaurant that provides the ultimate in freshness in every ingredient tasted this night. My wife and I frequent seafood restaurants all over the Pacific including Maui and other neighboring islands. Only one that came close is Merrimans' not Mama's. The Fishery is the Real Deal and Thanks to the wonderful mind and hard work of the Owner and its' hard workers and especially the Chef who have nailed this hard to please type of cuisine and preparation.... Thanks for making our trip memorable to SD and we will be back. The Wards from SF Bay Area.... Chris and Lauren

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Jeff

    London

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great restaurant! This was our second visit for lunch while visiting San Diego. Their fish soup is absolutely the best we've had. Their Tuna Smash Burger, Poke and Fish Sandwich were all incredible. There aren't many places that have this quality of food for the price. The service was first rate both times. Everyone seemed to have a real pride in the restaurant. Don't miss the Lemon Tart! We'll be back before we leave.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. fundiner

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Fishery's food did not disappoint - it was excellent. My wife had the macadamia crusted halibut and loved it. I had the halibut fish and chips, and it was delish. The Caesar salad was also excellent. The noise level is very high, so do not expect to have a romantic dinner. There were a lot of large groups that were very loud, which really diminished the experience for us.

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  9. Dave

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner. Our family of three enjoyed ourselves immensely. The appetizers, drinks and food were all outstanding. The ambiance was nice, not too noisy. We all look forward to returning for another enjoyable evening.

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  10. Richard

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable Sunday evening. Good food, however a bit slow which was surprising given it wasn’t too jammed. Regardless, had a great time.

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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 3071 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 71 times today

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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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