Best Seafood in San Diego (2025)

A restaurant and market run by a local fishing family, The Fishery treats pristine, often-local catch with restraint; it’s recognized by the Michelin Guide and singled out by Eater and San Diego Magazine for exemplary seafood and smart drinks. ([guide.michelin.com](https://guide.michelin.com/en/california/us-san-diego/restaurant/the-fishery?utm_source=openai), [sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-seafood-restaurants-san-diego), [sandiegomagazine.com](https://sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-san-diego-2025/?utm_source=openai))

Little Italy’s modern fish house pairs a standout raw bar and lobster rolls with a design steeped in San Diego’s maritime past; Condé Nast Traveler and Eater keep it on their essential lists, with steady 2025 buzz. ([cntraveler.com](https://www.cntraveler.com/restaurants/san-diego/ironside-fish-and-oyster?utm_source=openai), [sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-seafood-restaurants-san-diego))

Family-run since 1963 beside the working docks, this market-and-cafe serves fried-oyster sandwiches, smoked fish, and plates cut to order; praised by Eater and chronicled by local media as a true waterfront institution still operating in 2025. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-point-loma-san-diego?utm_source=openai), [sandiegoreader.com](https://www.sandiegoreader.com/places/point-loma-seafoods/?utm_source=openai))

A La Jolla standby for over 40 years, El Pescador grills your pick from the case for sandwiches, salads, and plates; featured in Eater’s seafood guide and warmly reviewed by The Infatuation. ([sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-seafood-restaurants-san-diego), [theinfatuation.com](https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-diego/reviews/el-pescador?utm_source=openai))

Founded by Point Loma fishing families and perched on the sportfishing docks, Mitch’s serves local catch—often right off nearby boats—and draws strong 2025 praise from Axios and Eater for its honest, harborview plates. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/02/26/mitchs-seafood-fresh-fish-point-loma?utm_source=openai), [sandiego.eater.com](https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-seafood-restaurants-san-diego))

An ocean’s-edge icon since 1941 where waves meet the windows, The Marine Room blends upscale, local-leaning seafood with its famed High Tide dinners; its current hours and programming are confirmed by the restaurant and highlighted by critics. ([marineroom.com](https://www.marineroom.com/), [theinfatuation.com](https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-diego/reviews/marine-room?utm_source=openai))

A beloved Pacific Beach institution for pristine nigiri and uni sourced from local docks; celebrated by Condé Nast Traveler and operating with steady 2025 service hours on its official channels. ([cntraveler.com](https://www.cntraveler.com/restaurants/san-diego/sushi-ota?utm_source=openai), [sushi-ota.com](https://www.sushi-ota.com/?utm_source=openai))

University Heights’ intimate counter remains one of the city’s top seafood experiences, holding a Michelin star and serving thoughtful omakase built on top-grade product and quiet craft. ([guide.michelin.com](https://guide.michelin.com/en/california/us-san-diego/restaurant/soichi?utm_source=openai))

On Saturdays at the working waterfront, local fishers sell 70-plus species in season—an anchor of San Diego seafood culture now a decade strong; details are confirmed by the market and local news. ([thdocksidemarket.com](https://www.thdocksidemarket.com/?utm_source=openai), [nbcsandiego.com](https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/tuna-harbor-dockside-market-seaport-village/3605558/?utm_source=openai))

North Park’s independent New Englander turns out textbook lobster rolls, Ipswich clams, and cod fish-and-chips; recommended by Axios and covered by San Diego publications for its craft and community roots. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2023/10/24/fresh-fish-seafood-san-diego?utm_source=openai), [sandiegomagazine.com](https://sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/destination-petes-seafood-and-sandwiches/?utm_source=openai))

Neighborhood-owned since 2005, this laid-back spot and sushi bar sources from local fishers and keeps a loyal following; its continued operation and story are verified by the restaurant and current listings. ([bayparkfishcompany.com](https://bayparkfishcompany.com/san-diego-bay-park-fish-company-bay-park-fish-company-about?utm_source=openai), [yelp.com](https://www.yelp.com/biz/bay-park-fish-company-san-diego-3?utm_source=openai))