First time at Ironside Oyster in Little Italy, and we will definitely be back. Made reservations…read morefor Happy Hour timing on OpenTable. Food: We ended up going during their Happy Hour (3-6pm M-F) and got a dozen $1 oysters, in addition to their Happy Hour ceviche, a bowl of clam chowder, and the new Slab salad. All items came out fresh and delicious, with the clam chowder taking the cake. Each spoonful had multiple pieces of clam, with rich creamy notes throughout. Pro tip- try their bottled salsa which is brewed without vinegar by a local company. It's honestly so addicting and we ended up buying two bottles to take home. Service: Mikey, our waiter, made us feel right and home and we never felt rushed or judged for having asked so many questions. He even surprised us with a birthday dessert with our name printed into the top! He honestly made our visit so memorable and we can't wait to return. Ambiance: Spacious, indoor and outdoor seating both with different benefits. Honestly, there is not a bad seat here as indoor has very wooden, regal feeling whereas outdoors has your chill San Diego vibe with lots of dog watching.

I used to love this place and have been coming here for a long time. They used to have one of the…read morebest happy hours around, but the last 3 times I visited were really disappointing. The clam chowder portions are much smaller now, and they removed the octopus from the happy hour menu. Since I really liked it, I ordered it at full price, but it wasn't good anymore and definitely not as tender as before. Overall, the food quality has gone downhill and it feels like they are cutting corners to save money. As locals, we used to come here all the time, but unfortunately I can't recommend it anymore. Don't waste your time.

My mom and I really loved the food here. We had the dozen oysters to start! They were fresh and…read moreslightly sweet The track taco was super yummy. This is their award winning taco! I enjoyed the big, juicy pieces of shrimp and the mango slaw on top. Would definitely get this one again! We also shared the fish and chips - beer battered cod. I liked how the breading wasn't thick and it remained crispy!! Also, it didn't feel heavy or too oily at all. The fish inside was moist. The coleslaw that came with it was good too and it was a little sweet. I didn't like the tartar sauce that much and honestly didn't feel like the fish needed it because it already had good flavor. Service was great! The person who took our order was very nice. Very casual place! Can't wait to come back and try other items

I arrived about 30 minutes before closing, and while I understand it was late, the service was…read morecompletely dismissive. There was still a significant line, but when we finally got to the front, the waitress taking our order wouldn't even look at us. She spent a good portion of our "turn" chatting with another waitress before finally turning to us--still with zero eye contact. We ordered a cioppino, a clam chowder in a sourdough bowl, fish and chips, and a dozen oysters. I noticed she shouted the soup orders back to the kitchen but didn't say a word about the fish and chips. When I specifically asked her if she got the fish and chips, she said "yes," took my card, and sent us to a table. Our soups and oysters arrived after 15 minutes, but another 30 minutes passed with no sign of the rest of the meal. When I followed up with the same waitress to check on the status, she looked at the order and flatly told me there were no fish and chips on there. By that point, the restaurant was already closing. She asked if I still wanted them, but after waiting that long and dealing with that level of indifference, I just said no. Extremely disappointing experience. If you're going to stay open for customers, you should at least provide basic communication and hospitality. I won't be coming back.

Such a goooorgeous location! Opted for outside dining with the best views of San Diego! They've got…read moreheat lamps above the tables! Service was great and everyone was kind! Shout out to our server (didn't get his name) but he was amazing and helped us with recommendations. Got the Skirt Steak Salad and they kindly split it! Might I say, the salad was so delicious! Definitely give it a shot! (server recommendation) Lobster n Fotina BLT was stuffed generously and SPECIAL. It was absolutely amazing. The lobster was nice and tasty, and the cheese complimented it so well. Perfect sharing portion since it is HUGE. I see myself coming back! Thank you C Level!

I booked C-Level for a work dinner to celebrate our top performers and it could not have been a…read morebetter choice. We had a party of 15 and from the planning process to the actual dinner, the restaurant made the entire experience feel special and seamless. Our employees absolutely loved it. The views are honestly second to none. Watching the San Diego skyline and water during dinner created such an incredible atmosphere. The service was outstanding from start to finish and the food completely lived up to the hype. I had the lobster mac and cheese and it was unlike anything I've ever had. Rich, flavorful, and worth every bite. Then dessert happened. Our server insisted I couldn't leave without trying the peanut butter brownie ice cream dessert and now I fully understand why. Unreal. I think I need about seven more of them immediately. Highly recommend for celebrations, group dinners, date nights, or anytime you really want to impress people.

My boyfriend and I were staying in the Gaslamp District and wanted to grab dinner within walking…read moredistance. Having lived in San Diego for several years, he told me Water Grill was a MUST! The restaurant is in the heart of Gaslamp District, near Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center. It gives off a lively upscale, casual-elegant vibe that is perfect for date nights or group gatherings after work. The decor is sophisticated and rustic, and the large open windows give it a nice open-air feel. I was super impressed with the view on the second floor with the sophisticated decor and exquisite attention to detail. We decided to have dinner at the bar since we did not have reservations and there was a wait for a table. We were able to get seated at the bar right away. The bartenders were friendly and attentive and offered their food and drink recommendations. We ordered the calamari, brussels sprouts, lobster roll, and rib eye. Way too much food for two people but so worth it! The brussels sprouts were hearty and the calamari was nice and crunchy, topped with a zesty sauce. The lobster roll was served either Maine-style (cold) or Connecticut-style (warm). I ordered it cold and when it arrived, I did not leave a single crumb on the plate. The bun was buttered and nicely toasted with a massive amount of lobster filling in it. Served with fries, it was a great dish that left me satisfied but not overstuffed. My boyfriend had the ribeye and was cooked to his satisfaction. It was tender, salted well, and did not need any condiments added. We will definitely be back when we're in town!

We were celebrating a birthday and decided on this place, we love seafood and wanted this place to…read morewow us. We started with a wedge salad, bread and a seafood tower. The seafood tower had a variety of crab, lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams, amazing oysters and periwinkle snails that none of us have ever tried before. That and the bread with crispy salt on top were the highlight of the evening. Our entrees were prawns and a ribeye with a side of butternut squash. Delicious but kinda salty. We ended the meal with a birthday pizooki style cookie topped with ice cream. The service was not great here, we couldn't get water or tea refills, and the server disappeared for very long periods of time and it was very hard to get a hold of him when we needed something. And the parking is a nightmare here, especially on a Friday night. But the seafood tower and ambiance sorta made the experience a little better.

Best place for seafood Especially during lobster season and…read moreOpah Best place in my opinion My order

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4.5/5 Great views and great tacos! My main cravings in SD have been tacos and seafood so Mitch's hit the spot for me. Service was wonderful as the person taking our order kindly helped us identify low mercury seafood options due to my pregnancy. We ordered a variety of fish and seafood tacos, but the standout was the octopus taco. It was better than Oscar's bc of the charred flavor and crispiness in texture. The crab cakes were really good too, so much so that we ordered seconds and thirds! ;) Sitting outside was nice because gorgeous weather outside, but the seagulls try to steal your crab cakes so need to eat quickly. Views are beautiful though so for me it was worth the minor inconvenience. Parking can be tricky because you have to prepay in the lot and wait in line, but my husband took care of that with ease. We'd def come back for the octopus tacos and crab cakes. Next time, we'll try their soups and sandwiches too!

Admittedly, in our relationship I am the researcher & planner extraordinaire while hubby is the…read moredriver & enthusiastic follower. But every once in a while, hubby has a special request & we make it happen. His San Diego wish? Thursday night all-you-can-eat lobster dinner at 100s Seafood Grill Buffet. And when I say seafood extravaganza, I mean it. Beyond the lobster, there were crab legs, oysters, sushi galore (maki, nigiri & sashimi), lots of Asian specialties plus plenty of American comfort-food favorites to satisfy just about everyone. Now, full disclosure: my feelings were a little mixed, but hubby? He was living his absolute best life. The lobster is served cut in half & broiled, which unfortunately made the meat sort of melt into the shell. Each half ended up being only a couple bites & you did have to wait in line to grab one when fresh trays came out (one half per person at a time). That said, credit where it is due: the kitchen brought out lobster trays pretty regularly, so the wait never felt unreasonable. Meanwhile, hubby proceeded to eat what I can only describe as his body weight in crab legs. His only critique was that he prefers them served hot rather than cold, although the hot butter on draft definitely helped make up for that. I also appreciated how many unique dishes were available beyond seafood, making the buffet feel more interesting than your standard steam-table experience. And for me, the dessert section was a standout, especially the gelato station, which I may or may not have visited more than once. At $56.99, my personal preference would probably be to spend that money at a really good sushi restaurant. But if your dream scenario involves unlimited lobster, crab legs, oysters & a seafood feast where you can try a little bit of everything, this place absolutely delivers. Final verdict? Maybe not my personal seafood fantasy but hubby was THRILLED & sometimes that's the most important review of all. NOM NOM NOM #YUM

Decent buffet. Very clean, pretty inside, and the atmosphere is nice. Service was friendly and…read moreattentive. Parking was easy and they kept the food refilled often which was great. The food was good but nothing spectacular for the price. Came for the unlimited lobster and the line was LONG. You only get one lobster at a time, so you have to keep getting back in line every round. Overall good to try once, but probably wouldn't come back.

Went here with a friend to try the lobster roll. We both ordered the warm lobster roll and it was…read moredelicious! Quick friendly service, and a great amount of lobster meat for $29. The restaurant was almost full when we got there, and still got our order out in less than 10 minutes. Highly recommend if you are a lobster fanatic like me

My friend and I ordered lobster rolls for pickup through the restaurant's website, and we were glad…read morewe did. The restaurant had a good amount of people dining in and out but the process to order online was super fast and simple, and it was quick to pick them up at the register. Pete's lobster rolls are fat!! Both of our rolls were filled with juicy, fresh pieces of lobster, and they were tasty just dipped in butter. The bread was nicely toasted too. The lobster rolls are a good size and can be cut in half, so you can share with someone if you wanted to.

Excellent food and very efficient service even when busy. Michelle is always so friendly and…read morehelpful keeps everything running soothingly. Jenny suggested the swordfish to my husband it was the BEST sandwich cooked perfectly. Fish Shop never disappoints we had the albacore tuna, swordfish, poke and fish tacos everything was top notch. Thank you Fish Shop!!

Excellent selections of fresh fish prepared in many different wonderful ways either prepared as…read moretacos, a salad or a plate. Love the fish and chips for big pieces of fish with some nice fries. Tacos are lovely. My son likes the spicy El Dorado. My husband loved the taco with halibut. We like the fish shop chowder that has the sausage in it. Great choice of beers on tap! I've also gotten the Seabass before, which is lovely. Service is good and quick. Tuesdays are popular with oysters and they're featuring shrimp boils as well. Great ambience with lots of seating outside dogs are welcome....

Finally got a chance to try this place out and it DID NOT disappoint!…read more I got the classic fish tacos and my bf got their Cajun mahi mahi (fresh off the grill section of menu) and they were both super delicious and the fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. Staff were helpful and quick to accommodate any requests made by customers, something I both observed and experienced. The Resturant also was really open, had good natural light and seating was comfortable. I don't drink but they also had a good selection of beers and wine. I don't have any photos because we were so hungry haha

It seemed nice inside. Looked super busy. Staff was so nice…read more But then the food. Looked amazing. However the taste was not there. Shrimp and chips were bland and flavorless. The tarter sauce was GREAT! Dont think I will be back though.

What do you do when you have to get to the San Diego airport at 4am for a flight but want a good…read moremeal before turning in early? 1. You stay close to the airport. 2. You find a local joint with a happy hour and good food. 3. You don't expect excellence. I came here tonight with that in mind and got more than I hoped for. $1.50 oysters anywhere are great and these were a joy. While the menu suggested small or medium they were bigger, flavorful and fresh west coasts you'd pay triple for. Discounted California wines didn't hurt either. Then there was poorly described "herbed gnocchi in cheese sauce with bread crumbs". The author of the menu should be disciplined. This is the equivalent of describing the Sistine Chapel as "colored painting on wall, some nudes". This dish was so much more than that. Sliced Serrano peppers and greens topped off one of the best gnocchi dishes i may have ever had stateside or in Italy. Really. Rewrite that. Consider starting with the statement "this small dish may sexually arouse you". All for a happy hour in desperation of a good nights sleep, red-eyed rise and a longing to return. Then there's the service. Eduardo. Perfectly responsive, friendly as all get out and whatever his base salary is he deserves more. But maybe the place is dirty. Or boring. Or not worth looking at. Nope. From the nautical decor to the California topography inspired floor plan to the darn view of sail ships and helicopters. It's a sight to behold. But it's not all happy. Upon leaving I noticed the tribute wall. The genius who started this treasure DIED 2 years after opening it. Managed by his family. The whole experience started with a need, continued to a surprising joy and ended in sadness. I hope he knew what a joy he built and what a joy it is today.

Came here as part of the anniversary event and had the most fun time. They set up a few stations;…read moreeach station offering 2 small plates paired with 2 different beers. All the food were delicious! They sounded like simple "bar" food, like oysters or stuffed jalapeno but they added little details that really elevated them to the next level (like topping the oyster with quail egg). We enjoyed our food and drinks at the patio while enjoying the sunset and the beautiful scenery by the water. This is a great place to have a relaxing drinks and dinner!