Ironside Fish & Oyster

4.6 based on 699 reviews
Cuisine type American
Price range $30 and under
Neighborhood Little Italy

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About Ironside Fish & Oyster

Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. Reservations do not guarantee a dining room table, but may be seated at our elevated lounge tables, shared community tables, or counter-style seating depending on availability. Parties of 6 or more will be subject to a $20 per person cancellation or no-show fee if less than 24 hours notice is given. During our happy hour, we serve chef features, guest favorites and have a limited menu.
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Menus

  1. Dinner Menu
  2. Lunch Menu
  3. Happy Hour

The Raw Bar

Rockfish Ceviche $14.00Pico de Gallo, Radish, Avocado
Omega Blue Kanpachi Crudo $16.00White Soy, Scallion, Lime Zest
Peel 'N' Eat Shrimp
$3.25
6 For $18.00
12 for $34.00
Chilled Maine Lobster $17.00
San Diego Live Uni $18.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Gold Creek (WA)
Paradise Cove (BC)
Sapphire (WA) Jade (WA)
Glacier Point (AK) Misty Point (VA)

Ironside Platters

Big 6 Oysters, 6 Shrimp, Rockfish Ceviche, Shrimp Aguachile
1-2 People $56.00
Bigger 12 Oysters, 8 Shrimp, Rockfish Ceviche, Shrimp Aguachile, 1/2 Lb Chilled Maine Lobster
2-4 People $91.00
Biggest 18 Oysters, 10 Shrimp, Rockfish Ceviche, Shrimp Aguachile, Kanpachi Crudo, 1 Lb Chilled Maine Lobster
3-6 People $143.00
Holy Shit 2 Oz Sustainable White Sturgeon Caviar, 24 Oysters, 12 Shrimp, Rockfish Ceviche, Shrimp Aguachile, Kanpachi Crudo, 2 Lbs Chilled Maine Lobster, Ironside Bread
4-8 People $420.00

Small Plates

Octopus a la Plancha $16.50Chorizo, Olives, Sherry
Clam Chowder $10.50Pork, Potato, Clam, Cheddar Biscuits
Chowder Fries $15.50Pork, Potato, Clam
Ironside Bread $5.50Whipped Butter
Grilled Oysters Leeks, Bearnaise
3 For $12.00
6 For $22.00
Oysters Rockefeller Spinach, Parmesan, Breadcrumbs
3 For $12.00
6 For $22.00
Crab Cake $14.25Horseradish Pickels, Tartar Sauce
Oregon Bay Shrimp Toast $16.50Smoked Creme Fraiche, Dill, Watercress
Grilled Squid $16.00Calabrian Chili, Tomato Sauce, Fennel, Bread Crumb
Smoked Opah Toast $16.00Poached Egg, Bearnaise, Radish, Fennel
Kanpachi Belly $9.00Ginger-Scallion Vinaigrette
Bigeye Belly $12.00Ginger-Scallion Vinaigrette

Big Plates

Lobster Roll $23.99Brown Butter Mayo, Crispy Shallots, Chives
1/2 Roasted Chicken $26.50Spring Onion-Potato Hash, Dijonnaise

Market Salads

Little Gem Caesar $13.00Anchovies, Radish, Croutons, Parmesan
Garden Salad $10.00Fennel, Radish, Heirloom Tomato, Market Greens, Banyuls Vinaigrette (Contains Nuts)
Greek Salad $12.00Kale, Nicoise Olives, Cucumber, Avocado, Yogurt, Mint, Basil, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Asparagus
Pumpkin & Quinoa $13.00Arugula, Pepitas, Mint, Radish, Sherry Vinaigrette

From the Tank

Whole Maine Lobster (oz) $2.35(Grilled or a la Plancha) Drawn Butter & Bearnaise
San Diego Rock Crab $22.00Steamed, Green Garlic Butter

Whole Fish a la Carte

SD Rockfish Arugula, Bearnaise
1 lb $32.00
1.5 lb $36.00
2 lb $42.00
2 lb Golden Spotted Bass $42.00Arugula, Bearnaise

The Catch

CA Opah $30.00Potato Foam, Braised Cabbage, Sauce Moutarde
CA Bigeye Tuna $32.00Mushroom Dashi, Bok Choy, Roasted Mushrooms, Ginger-Scallion Vinaigrette
CA Halibut $32.00Smoked Tomato Broth, Fingerling Potatoes, Leeks

Veggies

Japanese Sweet Potatoes $9.50Scallion-Chimichurri
Charred Broccolini $8.00Parmesan, Breadcrumb, Chili Oil
Sugar Snap Peas $8.00Fresh Horseradish, Miso Vinaigrette
Hand Cut Fries $4.50
Grilled Chinese Long Beans $8.00Tahini Yogurt, Sesame Seed

Wine + Beer

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Prosecco, San Venanzio, Valdobbiadene IT $11.00
Cava, Masia Parera, Catalonia ES $11.00
Brut Rose Cava, Raventos, Blanc de Nit ES $14.00

White

Hondarrabi Zuri Blend, Xarmant '17, Artomona ES $12.00
Pinot Grigio, Mind the Grapes '17, Veneto IT $12.00
Vinho Verde, Broadbent '17 PT $11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, de Martino '18, Casablanca Valley CL $12.00
Semillon, de Iuliis '17, Hunter Valley AU $13.00
Furmint, Majoros "Deak Vineyard" '15, Tokaji HU $13.00
Riesling, Bollig Lehnert '14, Mosel GR $12.00
Chardonnay, Von Strasser "Rudy" '16, Knights Valley CA $13.00

Rosé

Grenache Blend, Jolie Folle '18, Provence FR
$10.00
Litter $54.00
Pinot Noir Rose, Villa Wolf '18, Pfalz DE $12.00
Tempranillo Rose Blend, Ostatu '18, Rioja ES $11.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Higher Ground '16, Central Coast CA $12.00
Cabernet Franc, Le Tristan '17, Val de Loire FR $13.00
Barbera D'asti, Elio Perrone '17, Piedmont IT $13.00
Montepulciano Blend Boccadigabbia '15, Marche IT $12.00
Carignan Blend, Domaine de Fontsainte '17, Corbières FR $11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ancient Peaks '16, Paso Robles CA $13.00

Wines by the Bottle

White

Albarino, Xion '17, Rias Baixas ES $46.00
Arneis, Cadia '17, Piedmont IT $48.00
Sauvignon Blanc, "Terres Blanches" '17, Sancerre FR $60.00
Chenin Blanc, Jacky Blot '16, Montlouis sur Loire FR $79.00
Riesling, Wagner Stempel '16, Rheinhessen GER $65.00
Grenache Blanc Blend, Margerum '17, Santa Barbara CA $50.00
Chardonnay, Simmonnet-Febvre '17, Chablis FR $65.00
Chardonnay, Bunker Hill '16, Willamette Valley OR $105.00
Chardonnay, Riley's Rows '17, Northcoast CA $68.00

Sparkling

Brut, Marc Hebrart, 1er Mareuil-Sur-Ay NV, FR
375 ml $60.00
Chenin Blanc, Jacky Blot 1er Cru, NV, FR $68.00
Brut, Vilmart + Cie "Grand Cellier" 1er Cru, NV, FR $142.00
Brut Rose, Mousse Et Fils Rose Effusion, NV, FR $105.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Hartford Court '15, Russian River Valley CA $68.00
Pinot Noir, Lucia "Gary's Vineyard" '17, Santa Lucia Highlands CA $125.00
Gamay, Château Thivin '17, Brouilly, Beaujolais FR $55.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Dewitt Family '16, Sonoma CA $82.00
Red Blend, Post Quercus '17 PR
500 ml $48.00
Nerllo Mascalese, Passorosso '16 IT $85.00

The Beer

Bitburger, German Pilsner 4.8% Bitburg, Germany $7.00
Reverand Nats Revival Hard Apple Cider, Hard Cider 4% Portland OR $7.00
Boulevard Hibiscus Gose, Gose 4.2% Kansas City MO $7.00
Benchmark Table Beer, Belgian Pale 4% San Diego CA $7.00
Craftsman Heavenly, German Hefeweizen 5% Pasadena CA $7.00
Mike Hess Grazias, American Cream Ale 5.5% San Diego CA $7.00
Pizza Port Tie Dye IPA West Coast Style IPA 7% San Diego CA $7.00
Topa Topa Chief Peak, American Imperial IPA 7% Ventura CA $7.00
Pariah Dry Land is Not a Myth, West Coast IPA 7.5% San Diego CA $8.00
Stone Brewing Fear. Movie. Lion., West Coast IIPA 8.5% San Diego CA (Goblet) $7.00
Fall 2am Bike Ride, American Coffee Stout 4.60% San Diego CA (On Nitro) $8.00
Insurgente Cerveza Brown, Brown Ale 5.5% Tijuana MX $7.00

The Raw Bar

Rockfish Ceviche $14.00Pico de Gallo, Radish, Avocado
CA Bigeye Crudo $18.00White Soy, Scallion, Lime Zest
Peel 'N' Eat Shrimp
$3.25
6 For $18.00
12 for $34.00
Chilled Maine Lobster $17.00
San Diego Live Uni $18.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Gold Creek (WA)
Paradise Cove (BC)
Sapphire (WA) Jade (WA)
Silver Point (OR) Cougar Creek (BC)

Ironside Platters

Big 6 Oysters, 6 Shrimp, Rockfish Ceviche, Shrimp Aguachile
1-2 People $56.00
Bigger 12 Oysters, 8 Shrimp, Rockfish Ceviche, Shrimp Aguachile, 1/2 Lb Chilled Maine Lobster
2-4 People $91.00
Biggest 18 Oysters, 10 Shrimp, Rockfish Ceviche, Shrimp Aguachile, Bigeye Crudo, 1 Lb Chilled Maine Lobster
3-6 People $143.00
Holy Shit 2 Oz Sustainable White Sturgeon Caviar, 24 Oysters, 12 Shrimp, Rockfish Ceviche, Shrimp Aguachile, Bigeye Crudo, 2 Lbs Chilled Maine Lobster, Ironside Bread
4-8 People $420.00

Small Plates

Octopus a la Plancha $16.50Chorizo, Olives, Sherry
Clam Chowder $10.50Pork, Potato, Clam, Cheddar Biscuits
Chowder Fries $15.50Pork, Potato, Clam
Ironside Bread $5.50Whipped Butter
Oysters Rockefeller Spinach, Parmesan, Bread Crumbs
3 For $12.00
6 For $22.00
Crab Cake $14.25Horseradish Pickels, Tartar Sauce
Oregon Bay Shrimp Toast $16.50Smoked Creme Fraiche, Dill, Watercress
Smoked Opah Toast $16.00Poached Egg, Bearnaise, Radish, Fennel
Kanpachi Belly $9.00Ginger-Scallion Vinaigrette
Kanpachi Collar $14.00Ginger-Scallion Vinaigrette

From the Tank

Whole Maine Lobster (Grilled or a la Plancha) Drawn Butter & Bearnaise
Oz $2.35
San Diego Rock Crab $22.00Steamed, Green Garlic Butter

Veggies

Japanese Sweet Potatoes $9.50Scallion-Chimichurri
Hand Cut Fries $4.50
Charred Broccolini $8.00Parmesan, Breadcrumb, Chili
Sugar Snap Peas $8.00Fresh Horseradish, Miso Vinaigrette

Whole Fish a la Carte

Rockfish
1 lb $32.00
1.5 lb $36.00
2 lb $42.00

The Catch

CA Halibut $19.00Braised Leeks, Roasted Potatoes, Bearnaise
CA Bluefin Tuna $19.00Mushroom Dashi, Bok Choy, Roasted Mushrooms, Ginger-Scallion Vinaigrette
CA Opah Sandwich $15.00Housemade Bun, Lettuce, Pickles, Secret Sauce, Miso Scallion Spread
Mrs. Yvette's Gumbo $15.00Shrimp, Crab, Andouille Sausage, Chicken, Okra, Rice
Lobster Roll $23.99Brown Butter Mayo, Crispy Shallots, Chives
Opah Bolognese Pappardelle $20.00Bread Crumbs, Chili Oil

Market Salads

Little Gem Caesar $13.00Anchovies, Radish, Croutons, Parmesan
Garden Salad $10.00Fennel, Radish, Heirloom Tomato, Market Greens, Banyuls Vinaigrette (Contains Nuts)
Greek Salad $12.00Kale, Nicoise Olives, Cucumber, Avocado, Yogurt, Feta, Mint, Basil, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Pumpkin & Quinoa $13.00Arugula, Mint, Radish, Sherry Vinaigrette

Wine + Beer

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Prosecco, San Venanzio, Valdobbiadene IT $11.00
Cava, Masia Parera, Catalonia ES $11.00
Brut Rose Cava, Raventos, Blanc de Nit ES $14.00

White

Hondarrabi Zuri Blend, Xarmant '17, Artomona ES $12.00
Pinot Grigio, Mind the Grapes '17, Veneto IT $12.00
Vinho Verde, Broadbent '17 PT $11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, de Martino '18, Casablanca Valley CL $12.00
Semillon, de Iuliis '17, Hunter Valley AU $13.00
Furmint, Majoros "Deak Vineyard" '15, Tokaji HU $13.00
Riesling, Bollig Lehnert '14, Mosel GR $12.00
Chardonnay, Von Strasser "Rudy" '16, Knights Valley CA $13.00

Rosé

Grenache Blend, Jolie Folle '18, Provence FR
$10.00
Litter $54.00
Pinot Noir Rose, Villa Wolf '18, Pfalz DE $12.00
Tempranillo Rose Blend, Ostatu '18, Rioja ES $11.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Higher Ground '16, Central Coast CA $12.00
Cabernet Franc, Le Tristan '17, Val de Loire FR $13.00
Barbera D'asti, Elio Perrone '17, Piedmont IT $13.00
Montepulciano Blend Boccadigabbia '15, Marche IT $12.00
Carignan Blend, Domaine de Fontsainte '17, Corbières FR $11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ancient Peaks '16, Paso Robles CA $13.00

Wines by the Bottle

White

Albarino, Xion '17, Rias Baixas ES $46.00
Arneis, Cadia '17, Piedmont IT $48.00
Sauvignon Blanc, "Terres Blanches" '17, Sancerre FR $60.00
Chenin Blanc, Jacky Blot '16, Montlouis sur Loire FR $79.00
Riesling, Wagner Stempel '16, Rheinhessen GER $65.00
Grenache Blanc Blend, Margerum '17, Santa Barbara CA $50.00
Chardonnay, Simmonnet-Febvre '17, Chablis FR $65.00
Chardonnay, Francois Carillon '15, Puligny Montrachet FR $115.00
Chardonnay, Bunker Hill '16, Willamette Valley OR $105.00
Chardonnay, Riley's Rows '17, Northcoast CA $68.00

Sparkling

Brut, Marc Hebrart, 1er Mareuil-Sur-Ay NV, FR
375 ml $60.00
Chenin Blanc, Jacky Blot 1er Cru, NV, FR $68.00
Brut, Vilmart + Cie "Grand Cellier" 1er Cru, NV, FR $142.00
Brut Rose, Mousse Et Fils Rose Effusion, NV, FR $105.00

Red

Pinot Noir, Lucia "Gary's Vineyard" '17, Santa Lucia Highlands CA $125.00
Gamay, Château Thivin '17, Brouilly, Beaujolais FR $55.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Dewitt Family '16, Sonoma CA $82.00
Red Blend, Post Quercus '17 PR
500 ml $48.00
Nerllo Mascalese, Passorosso '16 IT $85.00

The Beer

Bitburger, German Lager 4.8% Bitburg, Germany $7.00
Reverand Nats Revival Hard Apple Cider, Hard Cider 4% Portland OR $7.00
Boulevard Hibiscus Gose, Gose 4.2% Kansas City MO $7.00
Benchmark Table Beer, Belgian Pale 4% San Diego CA $7.00
Craftsman Heavenly, German Hefeweizen 5% Pasadena CA $7.00
Mike Hess Grazias, American Cream Ale 5.5% San Diego CA $7.00
Pizza Port Tie Dye IPA West Coast Style IPA 7% San Diego CA $7.00
Topa Topa Chief Peak, American Imperial IPA 7% Ventura CA $7.00
Stone Brewing Fear. Movie. Lion., West Coast IIPA 8.5% San Diego CA (Goblet) $7.00
Fall 2am Bike Ride, American Coffee Stout 4.60% San Diego CA (On Nitro) $8.00
Insurgente Cerveza Brown, Brown Ale 5.5% Tijuana MX $7.00

Happy Hour

Jade Oysters (WA) $1.00
Chowder Fries $6.00Pork, Potato, Clams
Cup of Clam Chowder $4.00Pork, Potato, Cheddar Biscuits
Side Garden Salad $4.00Fennel, Radish, Heirloom Tomato, Banyuls Vinaigrette (contains Nuts)
Hand Cut Fries $2.00

Oysters

Gold Creek (WA)
$3.25
6 For $18.00
12 For $34.00
Paradise Cove (BC)
$3.25
6 For $18.00
12 For $34.00
Sapphire (WA)
$3.25
6 For $18.00
12 For $34.00
Jade (WA)
$3.25
6 For $18.00
12 For $34.00
Glacier Point (AK)
$3.25
6 For $18.00
12 For $34.00
Misty Point (VA)
$3.25
6 For $18.00
12 For $34.00
Peel 'n' Eat Shrimp
$3.25
6 For $18.00
12 For $34.00
Chilled Maine Lobster $17.00

Platters

Big 6 Oysters, 6 Shrimp, Rockfish Ceviche, Shrimp Aguachile
1-2 People $56.00
Bigger 12 Oysters, 8 Shrimp, Rockfish Ceviche, Shrimp Aguachile, 1/2 Lb Chilled Maine Lobster
2-4 People $91.00
Biggest 18 Oysters, 10 Shrimp, Rockfish Ceviche, Kanpachi Crudo, Shrimp Aguachile, 1 Lb Chilled Maine Lobster
3-6 People $143.00

Specialties

Lobster Roll $23.99Brown Butter Mayo, Crispy Shallots, Chives
Rockfish Ceviche $11.00Pico de Gallo, Radish, Avocado

Dessert

Strawberry Angel Food Cake $6.00
Baked Chocolate Tart $6.00

Drinks

Beer

Bitburger, German Pilsner 4.8% Bitburg, Germany $5.00
Reverand Nats Revival, Hard Apple Cider 4% Portland OR $5.00
Benchmark Table Beer, Belgian Pale 4% San Diego CA $5.00
Craftsman Heavenly, German Hefeweizen 5% Pasadena CA $5.00
Abnormal Secret Safari, New Zealand Pale Ale 5.2% San Diego CA $5.00
Mike Hess Grazias, American Cream Ale 5.5% San Dego CA $5.00
Topa Topa Chief Peak IIPA 7% Ventura CA $5.00
Pariah Dry Land is Not a Myth, Hazy IPA 7.5% San Diego CA $6.00
Fremont the Brother, American Imperial IPA 8.5% Seattle WA (Goblet) $5.00
Fall 2am Bike Ride, American Coffee Stout 4.6% San Diego CA (on Nitro) $6.00
Coronado Mermaid Red, American Amber / Red Ale 5.7% Coronado CA $6.00

Cocktails

Fashionably Late $8.00Bourbon / Licor 43 / Angostura Bitters
Pan American Highway $8.00Mezcal / Rum / Grenadine / Lime

Wine

Ironside White Selection $7.00
Ironside Red Selection $7.00

25% Off All Sparkling Wines

Prosecco, San Venanzio, Valdobbiadene IT $11.00
Cava, Masia Parera, Catalonia ES $11.00
Brut Rose Cava, Raventos, Blanc de Nit ES $14.00

White

Pinot Grigio, Mind the Grapes '17, Veneto IT $12.00
Vinho Verde, Broadbent '17, PT $11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, de Martino '17, Casablanca Valley CL $12.00
Semillon, de Iuliis '17, Hunter Valley AU $13.00
Furmint, Majoros, "Deak Vineyard" '15, Tokaji HU $13.00
Riesling, Bollig Lehnert '14, Mosel GR $12.00
Chardonnay, Von Strasser Rudy '16, Knights Valley CA $13.00

Rosé

Grenache Blend, Jolie Folle '15, Provence FR
$10.00
Liter $54.00
Pinot Noir Rose Villa Wolf '18, Pfalz DE $12.00
Tempranillo Rose Blend, Ostatu '18, Rioja ES $11.00

Red

Cabernet Franc, Le Tristan '17, Val de Loire FR $13.00
Barbera D'asti, Elio Perrone '17, Piedmont IT $13.00
Montepulciano, Boccadigabbia'15, Rosso Piceno, Marche IT $12.00
Carignan, Domaine de Fontsainte '17, Corbières FR $11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ancient Peaks '16, Paso Robles CA $13.00

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