Standard Reservation 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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Happy Hour at Lionfish! Unwind in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter with Lionfish Happy Hour — where coastal flavor meets downtown energy. Think fresh seafood, signature sushi rolls, oysters, handcrafted cocktails, and craveable bites that make any weekday feel like a night out. All hot and cold plates are $10 and under, giving you an elevated way to experience San Diego’s best happy hour without the wait or the splurge.
When: Monday – Friday
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Why Lionfish:
Known as one of the best restaurants in San Diego for modern coastal dining and nightlife energy, Lionfish brings you one of the best happy hour experiences in San Diego with fresh seafood, bold cocktails, and a lively atmosphere inside Pendry San Diego. Whether you’re searching for the best happy hour San Diego, the best happy hour downtown San Diego, or simply the best restaurant near me for after-work drinks, this is your spot.
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Sake To Me Thursdays at Lionfish Join us for Sake To Me Thursdays, a weekly experience featuring Chef Jojo Ruiz’s rotating specials crafted exclusively for the night. Enjoy a curated selection of fresh, seasonal sushi dishes in one of the best dining destinations in Gaslamp.
Recognized as a standout for the best seafood in San Diego and best sushi in San Diego, Lionfish delivers a Thursday night experience that blends bold coastal flavors, creative omakase-inspired bites, and a vibrant downtown energy perfect for date nights, groups, or a pre-weekend kickstart.
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$6 Martini Tuesdays at Lionfish! Join us every Tuesday at Lionfish from 5–9PM for $6 martinis. Choose from classic favorites like dirty, espresso, or lemon drop, and pair them with your go-to Lionfish dishes for the perfect midweek night out. Whether it’s dinner with friends or a post-work reset, Tuesdays just got an upgrade. 🍸
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Iration Concert Specials at Lionfish Before or after Iration, start your night at Lionfish, consistently recognized among the best restaurant San Diego and a standout for elevated dining in the Gaslamp. Enjoy a $10 Modelo + Casamigos shot combo in one of the best seafood downtown San Diego destinations for pre-show energy or post-concert wind-down.
If you’re searching for the best restaurant near downtown venues or the best happy hour downtown San Diego, Lionfish delivers the perfect blend of cocktails, seafood, and nightlife in the heart of the Gaslamp.
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