Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar

Crudo has been my go-to for happy hour and an occasional indulgent dinner in downtown San Diego's Little Italy for the past two years. It is a little gem of a restaurant that is beautifully whimsical during the day, and magical at night. A big draw for me is the oysters, which I drown in their delicious house made chili oil served in tiny metal mugs. I find myself spoiled by this, and miss it when I have oysters elsewhere. The aguachiles are great, the verde being my favorite; light, fresh and served with crisp blue tortilla flats. Other items on the happy hour menu that deserve a try are the Torched Scallops, Sope de Marlin and the Baked Oysters. Yum. If you come for dinner or simply venture onto the main menu, the Cóctel de Marisco is large, fresh and super delicious. It has been a light meal on its own for me. The Yellowtail Tiradito is like summer in your mouth, so good. The tostadas are delicious. If you are in the mood for something warm and rich, the Dashi Buerre Blanc Noodles hit the right note. I think consistency in quality, cleanliness and service are important in a restaurant, and I am consistently pleased with the freshness of the food, the presentation, the atmosphere and the staff. Which brings me to another reason I come back again and again. Paulo, Leo and Alonso. What can I say- charming smiles, enthusiastic greetings, good conversation, attentive and kind service, good senses of humor and great knowledge of the menu. I feel at home each time I come. Already looking forward to my next visit.

What a perfect place for happy hour~ the atmosphere was cozy chic, light and airy half al fresco was perfect. We ordered the torched scallops (yum!), aguachile verde, oysters, yellowtail ceviche tostada. Great recommendations from our server. Happy hour is from 3:00-5:00 Mon-Fri

I’ve had my eye on this location for a few years now every time we visit San Diego. After a while I finally decided to go for the happy hour and was totally blown away! The aguachile negro was a very generous portion and the oysters were a nice balance of sweet and salty. The host/waiter was super friendly and happy hour is for the entire establishment- not just the bar :) Great for solo diners or two or more people as well Looking forward to my next visit!

This is a small but excellent seafood and oyster bar with Latin influences. The corn appetizer was excellent and my wife’s soft shell crab was some of the best she’s ever had. My tuna and citrus tostado was excellent. I highly recommend for light seafood. Cocktails were also very good. Service was 5 stars!

Food: I ordered the Tuna Tartare Potato Pave. Pros: The potato was well cooked. The tuna was fresh. The dish was appetizing upon arrival. Cons: There was absolutely no seasoning on the potatoes. The potato to tuna ratio was terrible. I didn't taste any tuna at all. This style of cooking potatoes is popular right now, and they cooked them well, but at the end of the day, this dish was bland and terribly balanced. I came for fish, but didn't taste any. Definitely do not order this dish, or at least ask for salt or a sauce of some sort. Service: The staff was nice. The place was fairly busy, so I did have to wait a bit. I think they could've attended to me a little faster, but they were cordial. Atmosphere: Beautiful place in a beautiful part of town. After tipping I paid $28, and I must say, it was the worst $28 I've ever spent on food.

Wonderful food, sat outside. Our waiter Leo also was extremely attentive. Great vibes, great food. Would reccomend the Ceviche Mixto, and also the octopus carpaccio. Great place in little Italy. Please do not get the Yellowtail Traditio, it made me throw up. The yellowtail was not fresh and had an extremely fishy taste. If we had not gotten it. The meal would have been 5⭐️.

Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar – Little Italy, San Diego June 2025 Overall: 😻/5 – I’d barely wiped the tears from missing Ironside’s 5pm happy hour when Crudo welcomed me in like a long-lost cousin—with smiles and a happy hour that stretched graciously to 5:30. Bless ’em. Rosé – $8 🌟 5/5 Chilled like a front porch in springtime and just as refreshing. Fruity, bright, not too sweet—gave my mood (and outfit) the lift it needed. A Dozen Oysters – $1.50 each 🌟 3/5 Now listen. I don’t know where these oysters came from—and honestly, I’m not sure they did either. Half had suspicious thick white bits near the root that threw off my taste buds…. But that house-made mignonette? A redemption arc. A bit flustered there wasn’t horseradish, but for the price? Still steal. Shrimp Cocktail – $12 🌟 5/5 I expected poolside shrimp and cocktail sauce. What I got was nearly ceviche—10 plump shrimp bathed in bright tomato sauce, chilled with cucumber, avocado, red onion, fresh tomato, and attitude. Absolutely delightful. Would reorder without hesitation. Citrus Yellowtail Tostada – $22 🌟 4.5/5 A beautiful tostada that came seared, citrus-kissed, and plated like it had a secret. Savory, fresh, and elegant. The white sauce leaned towards mayo, which isn’t my belle of the ball—but it didn’t ruin the dance. Service: 5/5 Truly warm, attentive, and unrushed. They turned a missed happy hour into a happy accident. It’s giving ❤️ YT : @internationalchic TikTok: @internationalchic Instagram: @internationalchicshawn

This was just quick arrival dinner in SD. It was just quick search but they stood out. You will know why when you dine with them. Could not try all,, but,, Uni tuna ceviche and soft shell crab taco is a must, their loaded oysters,both with uni ot tuna tatare was amazing too.

We had such a great experience! Delfina was absolutely wonderful -- super kind, attentive, and so friendly. We ordered the tuna bites, and they were the best thing we tried! Delfina even suggested getting four so we could share, and it was perfect. Amazing service and delicious food!

Crudo has been my go-to for happy hour and an occasional indulgent dinner in downtown San Diego's Little Italy for the past two years. It is a little gem of a restaurant that is beautifully whimsical during the day, and magical at night. A big draw for me is the oysters, which I drown in their delicious house made chili oil served in tiny metal mugs. I find myself spoiled by this, and miss it when I have oysters elsewhere. The aguachiles are great, the verde being my favorite; light, fresh and served with crisp blue tortilla flats. Other items on the happy hour menu that deserve a try are the Torched Scallops, Sope de Marlin and the Baked Oysters. Yum. If you come for dinner or simply venture onto the main menu, the Cóctel de Marisco is large, fresh and super delicious. It has been a light meal on its own for me. The Yellowtail Tiradito is like summer in your mouth, so good. The tostadas are delicious. If you are in the mood for something warm and rich, the Dashi Buerre Blanc Noodles hit the right note. I think consistency in quality, cleanliness and service are important in a restaurant, and I am consistently pleased with the freshness of the food, the presentation, the atmosphere and the staff. Which brings me to another reason I come back again and again. Paulo, Leo and Alonso. What can I say- charming smiles, enthusiastic greetings, good conversation, attentive and kind service, good senses of humor and great knowledge of the menu. I feel at home each time I come. Already looking forward to my next visit.

I love fresh fish and sharing appetizers, so had been wanting to try Crudo for a while. My friend and I came for dinner on a Friday evening. We made a 7:30 reservation. I was glad we had a reservation as the place was pretty busy. Anyway, we were greeted and seated readily. We were given water right away. It took some time for our server to arrive, but it wasn't too long, and gave us a while to look at the menu. I wasn't too thrilled with the list of cocktails or wines by the glass, but decided to try the Pelato, basically tequila sangria. My friend had a Paloma. The cocktails were good, but nothing too creative or memorable. I later had a glass of red wine to accompany my meal. We started with sharing a half dozen premium oysters from the east coast, and the red snapper ceviche. They were both really delicious and fresh. I really liked that there were so many ceviches to choose from. Our ceviche was served with a plate of tostadas. My friend ordered the catch of the day which was seabass, which was served with potatoes and carrots. We were informed that was the last catch of the day available, so luckily I had my eye on a different entree. I chose the creamy seafood udon. The flavor was delicious. Though it appeared small, it was quite filling. What I did not care for was the fact that she shrimp were fully peel-on, meaning I had to peel it myself, which was a little awkward since it was in the udon. All in all, we enjoyed our meal. It would have been improved had there been some better wines by the glass and different specialty cocktails, and had my shrimp come already peeled. I would definitely come back to try some different ceviches and aguachiles, as well as some other seafood appetizers.

Are you looking for a restaurant that serves oysters without an oyster insight? Would you enjoy plates of food that make your mouth water just by looking at them only to discover they're awful? Or perhaps a restaurant that heavily overcooks their seafood? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you're in luck! This restaurant is the 2nd in Little Italy to let me and my wife down and it wasn't a cheap lesson to be learned. My wife ordered the oyster with sea urchin and caviar with Gochujang Udon noodle. I ordered the baked oysters, risotto and the mocktail. The oysters were so tiny, they drowned in their toppings. We've literally had clams bigger than their oysters, I'm talking dime size oysters! My wife's shrimp on her noodles were overcooked to the point of crumbling when removing from the shell. My risotto was crunchy (not Al dente) and my two scallops were so overcooked, I had to excuse myself to the restroom to spit it out because no matter how much I chewed, it just became more gummy. I had two 3" chunks I had to pull out of my teeth. It truly was absolutely awful! When we informed the waiter, he basically said he's sorry to hear that and asked if we'd like the check. Never again. Seriously, take your money elsewhere.

Food here was outstanding! The pasta was so good, all the seafood was fresh and immaculately prepared and presented! And their happy hour oysters were amazing and tough to beat on price!!! Would love to come again! Staff were prompt and attentive and the place was upscale in a way that was still comfortable and inviting. Would recommend for sure!

Came here on a Monday for happy hour, mainly for the $1.50 oysters. The restaurant wasn't too busy and they were able to seat our large group. We ordered six dozen oysters. They were fresh and a nice size, not too small and not too big. The rest of the appetizers were a mixed experience. The Citrus Yellowtail stood out for me. It was light, refreshing, and the flavors really worked well together. The Blue Tin Tostada, on the other hand, had way too much peppercorn. I usually enjoy peppercorn, but this was overpowering. The Uni Caviar Toast also felt a little too heavy with oil, though after adding soy sauce and chili oil it actually tasted much better. Customer service was fine. Nothing special, but nothing bad either. Overall, the seafood tasted fresh and clean, which I appreciated, but the food as a whole didn't leave a standout impression for the price we paid!

Great spot for fresh seafood! We went on a Wednesday around noon and were the first ones seated; we chose to sit at the bar. Our server, Alonzo, was very friendly and recommended his favorite dishes which we gladly ordered. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious!! We would totally make this our regular spot if we lived in SD. Highly recommend.

My boyfriend's birthday dinner here was a bit of a flop - not because of the service, but the food just wasn't very good. Plus, the entrees came before the appetizer. The pulpo carpaccio tasted of straight red wine vinegar, and the combination with parmesan cheese was odd. I was disappointed by how small the portions of the main dishes were. For the scallop and mushroom risotto, the rice was bland and undercooked/hard, and the scallop was overcooked and rubbery. The baked oyster trio didn't taste fresh, but the flavors were interesting. As for the decent dishes we tried, the dashi beurre blanc noodles were clumped together but still tasty. With small tostadas on the side, the aguachile campechano had lots of fish (octopus, scallop, shrimp, and yellowtail), and its yuzu and gochujang sauce had a strong acidic, spicy kick to it. Overall, I left feeling dissatisfied.

A modern seafood restaurant with local seafood. Service was impeccable. Food was delicious. I would recommend to have a drink and appetizer here or come for their happy hour.

Very cute spot in little Italy. We went here on a Sunday afternoon to try their oysters, they were very fresh! They also have them right at the bar for you to see. Server was very helpful in helping us choose. I definitely will be coming back to try some of their other items.

From the cocktails to the food, to the service and the vibes of this restaurant everything was absolutely amazing! Next time we are in San Diego we will be sure to come here!

Finally made it out to try this place after bookmarking it over a year ago, those Yelp photos of oysters and crudo really stuck with me. We tried TIRADITO MIXTO, which was really good, fresh and nicely balanced. As for the oysters, I wouldn't say it was a life-changing experience, but as long as they're fresh (which they were), I'm happy. The key with oysters is finding the varieties that suit your personal taste, so I'd recommend sampling a few different kinds first, then reordering your favorites. The service could be a little more attentive, it wasn't busy at all, but we had to wait longer than we should've in between re-ordering and waiting for the check. Overall, solid spot for fresh seafood, especially if you're into oysters and want to explore different types.

I really enjoyed Crudo and would come back to try happy hour since the raw oysters seem to be a good deal. For our first visit, we tried a variety of food, including the risotto, some tacos, ceviche's and some drinks. All very tasty. Our server was very nice and it was lovely sitting outside for dinner.

Let me start by saying I really wanted to like this place. The photos looked great, the place is cute, the menu had some interesting options, and we were excited to try their happy hour. Unfortunately, our visit was a series of "just okay" moments that added up to a pretty underwhelming experience. We made a reservation specifically to catch their happy hour. When we arrived, the restaurant was pretty empty. Despite this, the host/server seemed completely in no rush. We stood there for what felt like an eternity while she slowly wiped down an already-clean table. By the time she finally decided to seat us, we literally missed happy hour by one minute. When we pointed it out, we just got a shrug. Not a great start. We decided to order anyway. One of the dishes we ordered was Uni Tuna Ceviche, which sounded amazing. What arrived was... tuna ceviche. We kept looking for the uni and turns out they completely forgot it... We tried a couple of other dishes, but nothing stood out. Nothing we ate was bad, per se, but nothing was memorable either. For the prices, we expected to be wowed, or at least satisfied. We left feeling like we'd had a very average meal.

Came here for happy hour (Mon-Fri 3-5pm) and I was underwhelmed. We got a dozen of the oysters for $1.50/oyster, spicy shrimp taco, taco gobernador, lavender lemonade, and a modelo. The oysters were a good deal but the tacos were just ok (I probably wouldn't get them again). For drinks the happy hour menu had deals for wine, sangria, and modelo but no cocktail specials. We were seated right away and got our food pretty fast but didn't see our server around very much. We wanted hot sauce for the oysters and by the time we got a hold of our server we were more than halfway through the oysters. The decor of the restaurant is really nice, it's trendy and bright. They have outdoor seating so it's dog friendly too. Overall, I would say the happy hour is only worth it if you go for the $1.50/oyster and if you're an avid wine/sangria/modelo drinker. If you're looking for a happy hour with a good food selection or with cocktail deals then this is nottt the happy hour for you.

The vibe, the food, and the drinks were all top-notch. We came with a big group and took over the entire bar area. We tried almost everything on the menu between the group so I can confidently say the food is amazing. You really can't go wrong!! Service was great, atmosphere was fun, and it's definitely worth checking out. Highly recommend!!!

I think this review is mostly about bad oyster shucking skill, that's where it fell. I don't do oysters at home because I don't know how to shuck and fear I'll cut myself or wind up with more shell in my oyster than not.... And I feel like I should have just taken our $100 home and given it a shot. The service was absolutely wonderful and the space is beautiful and conveniently located near where we were trying to go. I was craving oysters something awful on a day date with my husband and we landed here trying to scratch that itch. We were served by one of the bartenders, who was charming and kind and served our drinks with a quickness. My spritz was refreshing. And then the oysters, our dozen raw premium were tasty, but some of the grittiest oysters I've had. And they didn't even bother to separate the oyster from the shell, so more work to get at it, which was annoying more than anything, especially on the baked oysters. They were hot and delicious, the presentation was lovely, but again, not separated. Not on my short list of places to go to scratch my oyster craving itch, I'd likely try other things on the menu if I go back.

Delicious. Went this past June and food was very tasty. The place was clean and so were the restrooms. Efficient service and was recommended to try a delicious item on the menu. It didn't disappoint.

I happened to stumble across this place as I was walking through little Italy and its was amazing. This place is absolutely beautiful. The ambiance is gorgeous but also casual during the day. It's located right in the heart of little Italy. They have happy hour Mon-Fri 3pm-5pm. The happy hour menu is amazing! Most of the dishes and drinks are under $10 and they have $1 oysters. That alone sold me! We got a half dozen and they were so fresh. They also had a variety of hot sauce to pair with. Absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend trying this place out.

Came for drinks and apps! We got the oyster shooters which was tasty and fun and a crudo and a tostada, both were fresh and we enjoyed them! I like the nautical ambiance without being corny or in your face and the service was polite and nice! The dinner looked so good we almost stayed so we'll be back to try it next time!

We came to Little Italy as a family, and I was immediately drawn here after seeing the beautiful ceviche photos on Yelp -- and it did not disappoint. I'm a big ceviche lover, and I can honestly say this is some of the best ceviche I've ever had. The quality of the seafood is outstanding, and you can truly taste how fresh and clean everything is. The menu is very limited, and that's something to keep in mind if you're bringing kids -- my boys (10 and 11) have pretty adventurous palates, but raw fish just isn't their favorite yet. We ordered the octopus tacos, which were incredible -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The ceviche in agua fresca is on a whole other level -- so elegant and unique, and it really highlights the quality of the fish. The drinks were gorgeous and well-crafted, the space was very clean, and I loved the overall vibe. There's even a sweet little bar where you can just sit, sip a drink, and enjoy ceviche. We'd definitely come back -- maybe next time just as a date night to really savor the experience!

Came here for a late lunch, the atmosphere was casual and comfy. The bartender/worker was friendly and service was fast. I ordered a Rose, both loaded oysters (sea urchin & tuna), and a soft shell crab taco. The food was amazing and they looked so pretty like I was in an art gallery. The soft shell crab was lightly breaded and it was not covered with sauce. That's when you know they're confident with their seafood quality and wanted you to taste the actual flavor of the seafood. The loaded oysters were amazing. The natural saltiness of seafood adds a good amount of flavor to them, and all ingredients were super fresh. This was my first time trying sea urchin other than the Japanese ones, and although it's not as flavorful as the Japanese uni, the Cali farmed sea urchin was creamy and thick. I would definitely come back if I ever visiy San Diego again!

Small plates, fresh seafood and decent cocktails. Service was quick. Small space, but they take reservations via Open Table. Would visit again, if in the area.

I went here for a light, late dinner on Sunday and we enjoyed it overall. It was probably about 8pm and we were able to be seated immediately. The ambiance is cute but the interior is a little loud/conversations were pretty clearly heard. This admittedly does depend on whoever else is dining but this felt a little bit more like a place to hang out with friends rather than date night because of it. The oysters were fine but I thought it was strange they didn't tell me the type considering "oyster bar" Is part of their name. I thought the crab tostada was pretty good and same for the yellowtail tiradito. The bluefin tostada is definitely meant as an homage to poke, and it would have been great with rice. As is, it was on the salty side for me so I would probably skip this one next time.

So delicious. We had oysters, aguachile negro, shrimp ceviche, and blue crab tostada. Michelada very good also. Great service by Leo.

Happy Hour is worth it!! Definitely make a reservation as it can be pretty packed even on a weekday. Overall I would highly recommend the tostadas and oysters. The dishes all tasted super flavorful and had a lot of fun aspects to them. There was texture, citrus, and also lots of fresh seafood! Our faves were Oysters Black Mamba Tostada - packed and great flavors Augustin Verde - very citrusy and a nice starter Torched scallops - our favorite dish

Coctel de mariscos: Our server Leo mentioned that this dish is usually served in a beer glass however because he knew we were sharing, the dish was brought in a bowl. The coctel was citrusy and the fish and octopus were fresh. The avocado provided a pleasant creaminess to the dish. Oyster platter: The mignonette was a bit salty for my tastes but you have the ability to control how much you'd like to add to each oyster. With a splash of Tabasco to balance out the umami-ness of the mignonette, the oysters were great! Bluefin Tostada: Topped with furikake, this dish came out looking really pretty. There's a generous layer of avocado/guacamole underneath the tuna. This dish was rich from the avocado and tuna. We would order this one again! The star of the lunch was the Uni Tuna Ceviche. The uni was delivered that morning and tasted similar to the time when we foraged for Uni. Slightly sweet, creamy, and a tiny hint of ocean saltiness. This dish was presented in the shell which is great for photos. The taste of Uni was present throughout the dish even though the main Uni pieces were delicately placed on top.

We brought our friends from out of state and everything we had was absolutely incredible! Alonso was the very best. He gave awesome recommendations and knew the wine menu well. We all left full and very happy! Looking forward to coming back soon! Thanks Alonso and Crudo!

Amazing food & service!! I highly recommend this place! A best kept secret for a Saturday night!! You can get in without a reservation. Delfina is the greatest and definitely ask for her! She's the best! See the beautiful photo of her! Ask for her!

We loved everything about this place. Alonso greeted us at the entrance and then took our order at the bar we felt comfortable and welcomed. We couldn't decide what was our favorite but we agreed that the Marlin Sopes were a must try. The attention to detail here is impressive we will be back.

Food was amazing and hit the spot. Paulo also was very helpful and attentive. The overall vibe was very relax and inviting which made it hard to leave.

10/10 service. Called day of and set us up with a large party reservation for a party of 8+. Food was amazing.

Nice decor and space. They offer bar seating inside and patio space. Nice place to enjoy some seafood Beverage they offer cocktails Sangria wine beer. Good raw bar selection as well as hot items Raw bar is pretty much the same as every where I guess that's where the cravings and decor comes in. Hot items have tacos and pasta. Soft shell crab taco was good but the pastas a bit salty to my liking. Overall if you're in little Italy and want some seafood this is a good place to go

This restaurant is amazing!! We started with the yellow tail tiradito. My husband had the crab taco, he said it was fresh and tasty. Then we had tuna bites, also very good. The oysters were from Baja, they shucked to order. Everything is shareable. The service was excellent. Everyone was so nice and gave great recommendations. The restaurant is small but chic and trendy. It's very clean. We will definetly return.

Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar - Little Italy, San Diego June 2025 Overall: /5 - I'd barely wiped the tears from missing Ironside's 5pm happy hour when Crudo welcomed me in like a long-lost cousin--with smiles and a happy hour that stretched graciously to 5:30. Bless 'em. Rosé - $8 5/5 Chilled like a front porch in springtime and just as refreshing. Fruity, bright, not too sweet--gave my mood (and outfit) the lift it needed. A Dozen Oysters - $1.50 each 3/5 Now listen. I don't know where these oysters came from--and honestly, I'm not sure they did either. Half had suspicious thick white bits near the root that threw off my taste buds.... But that house-made mignonette? A redemption arc. A bit flustered there wasn't horseradish, but for the price? Still steal. Shrimp Cocktail - $12 5/5 I expected poolside shrimp and cocktail sauce. What I got was nearly ceviche--10 plump shrimp bathed in bright tomato sauce, chilled with cucumber, avocado, red onion, fresh tomato, and attitude. Absolutely delightful. Would reorder without hesitation. Citrus Yellowtail Tostada - $22 4.5/5 A beautiful tostada that came seared, citrus-kissed, and plated like it had a secret. Savory, fresh, and elegant. The white sauce leaned towards mayo, which isn't my belle of the ball--but it didn't ruin the dance. Service: 5/5 Truly warm, attentive, and unrushed. They turned a missed happy hour into a happy accident. It's giving

⁣ SEAFOOD LOVERS DELIGHT - @crudo.cevicheria ⁣ If you love seafood, this is the spot. Located in the heart of Little Italy, this cevicheria and oyster bar is a must try. Everyone was super attentive and nice, the ambience was relaxing and the music was on point. Leo had great suggestions on what to order and everything was to die for. I got the following: ⁣ ⁣ * lychee saketini - Out of all the lychee cocktails I've ever had, this has been the most flavorful. ⁣ * uni caviar toast - Talk about the toast of my dreams. It had a mix of bluefin, uni, sturgeon caviar and cucumber salad. ⁣ * dashi beurre blanc noodles - If you love seafood pasta, this is a must try. There's blue crab, trout caviar, parmesan and chives in this masterpiece. ⁣ ⁣ I can't wait to come back and try more deliciousness. If you ever make the trek to Little Italy and craving seafood, I highly recommend this spot. ⁣

This is a very beautiful restaurant. Came here for happy hour oysters and while the oyster price was good, the oysters themselves seemed very tiny. Everything we ordered off the happy hour menu was delicious, but despite being a happy hour discount, the prices still seemed really high. The service was very attentive. If you want fresh seafood in a beautiful space and money is no object, then check this place out!

I was following this place on insta forever - so worth the wait! Paulo took the best care of us, very attentive, knowledgeable and sweet!

It's so bomb, great atmosphere and service! Alonso was a legend! This is our second time here for happy hour, and we love it!!! We come all the way from Oside for these oysters.

Been to this place twice and both times have been delicious. I love seafood and this place has the best ceviche in San Diego. The price is reasonable, but I'm also willing to splurge on myself. I went both time as a solo diner and will likely go back again. The restaurant is small, but they also offer outdoor seating. The service was good, and the food was served at a timely manner.

I had an unforgettable time at Crudo to celebrate my friend's birthday! I walked by this tapas-style restaurant many times, located on the main drag of Little Italy. As a seafood lover, I felt like a kid in a candy store with Crudo's impressive menu. My highlights were certainly the Dashi Beurre Blanc Noodles and the Uni Caviar toast, but what an experience to start the meal with a bump of sturgeon caviar! With that delicious and buttery way to start the meal, we were in a great mood to enjoy our yummy sake cocktails (the lychee saketini, so good!) and chitchat over ceviche. Speaking of which, I was impressed by their Red Snapper "chicharrones" made from the fish's skin to complement the fish's tender and delicate meat. The ceviche marinade added just enough flavor and crunch to each bite without overpowering the fish. Overall in each course, the seafood was highlighted by the other ingredients, and it was a great showcase of marine flavors. The interior isn't super big if you're looking go out with a large group, but the location and vibe are perfect for date nights and going out for a cozier celebration. My friend and I shared four appetizers and dessert, and that was a perfect amount of food for us.

Great service. Food was excellent. We tried so many different dishes. All were excellent, fresh, and delicious. Too many to mention but feel that everything on their menu would be delicious!

Súper recomendado! Me olvidé de tomar foto a lo demás de lo bien que fue el momento. Servicio excelente, nos atendió Paulo y nos dio recomendaciones, ninguna falló. La calidad de la comida es muy buena, marisco bastante fresco. Volvería a venir sin duda

I have had this place bookmarked for a long time and finally went for my birthday Dinner ! We went during happy hour and tried several items on the HH menu. Fish ceviche, aguachile verde, and oysters were all great. We had tuna bites which were amazing - I could have eaten 10 of those! We also shared the udon dish from their regular menu and loved it. Since we were there fairly early on a weekday, it wasn't too busy and Service was very good. I wish the HH went later. It had a good atmosphere, as well - we will be back!

Loved this place!! Definitely want to come back for happy hour since they have one dollar oysters. Evening we got was so fresh and amazing. The yellowtail tostada was to die for! Service was great and it was cute inside.

Our first time here, and we are fans. Pablo helped us to navigate the menu deliciously. Our best experience in Little Italy in a long time. Hasta la próxima.

Crudo Cevichería & Oyster Bar is an absolute gem in San Diego! From the moment my husband and I walked in, I was impressed--the decor is stunning, modern, and clearly designed with care and style in mind. It really sets the tone for an elevated dining experience. The food? Next level. I started with the Aguachile Campechano, and wow--bursting with bold, fresh flavors and beautifully balanced heat. I also tried the scallop and mushroom risotto, which was creamy, rich, and perfectly cooked. Every bite was a delight! To sip, I had the lavender lemonade--sweet emphasis on the sweet, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the meal. The service was just as impressive as the food. Friendly, attentive, enthusiastic about what they were serving, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Our sweet server made some excellent recommendations! If you're looking for something fresh, unique, flavorful, and beautifully presented, Crudo Cevichería is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back! I didn't take the best pictures I was too busy enjoying this experience!!

I am SO happy I decided to give this place a try. I swung by Tuesday evening and the place was empty at about 7:30pm while every other restaurant was packed, so I was a bit concerned but the ambiance and design were beautiful and the food sounded good so I figured why not! Once I started eating, more people did stop in as well so that was a good sign! I was helped by a few different waiters and hostesses, all of which were so friendly and hospitable, I couldn't have asked for better service. I started off with the Sake Martini which honestly wasn't that good. I should've mentioned it and asked for another drink but I don't know why I didn't. The olives also weren't pitted which I've never had a martini with the olives still containing the pits. I almost bit into it but luckily I didn't take a hard bite. The food was a much better experience! Pulpo carpaccio - hot damn this was one of the biggest surprises of the night because it was so good. Thick sliced octopus that was so soft and tender, soaked in an amazingly rich red wine vinaigrette, and tons of shaved parmesan. The octopus with parmesan was such an unexpected pairing and it tasted amazing together. They also serve crispy tostadas on the side for the perfect bite of texture and flavors. The parmesan is thick sliced but still buttery soft. The pulpo comes with a side of pistachio chili oil that completely rocked my world. I was putting that on EVERYTHING, even eating it on its own with the tostada crisps. I would buy this by the bottle, they seriously need to consider selling it. Snapper chicharron taco - This was so unique and delicious. Super crispy snapper skin turned into a chicharron taco, with fresh guacamole, tangy tomatillo, and crunchy pickled onions. This is a must. Scallops au gratin - Holy shit this was outstanding. Buttery soft scallops coated in a rich thick layer of gruyere and parmesan. I could eat a bucket of this. Snapper ceviche - I will say this was the only step-down for the night, the snapper itself was soft and soaked up the leche de tigre well, but I think there were just too many "other" components like the onions and tomatoes . . . and it also came with the snapper skin chicharron but it had been sitting in the sauce too long and became soggy and soft, more difficult to chew and eat. Salmon otoro tostada - THIS was my favorite of the night and another amazingly good surprise. A tostada topped with labneh, chimichurri, caviar, and half with cured salmon and the other half with otoro tuna. WOW. That salmon was insane. Like psych ward insane. It's cured so well to become gummy like candy while holding so much strong flavor as if it had been smoked. The tuna was rich and soft while maintaining the firmness of fresh tuna. This was the best way to end the night. I will absolutely be back!

Food: 5/5 the most amazing seafood everrr!!! This is our go-to spot when we visit little Italy. Each time we visit for the weekend, we eat here at least 2x The seafood is very fresh, dishes are flavorful with unique ingredients and combinations, and everything on the menu is delicious! Service: 5/5 it can get pretty busy and service is still great and worth the wait!! Ambiance: there's seating indoor, at the oyster/drink bar, and outside. The restaurant is clean and inviting.