Glass Box San Diego

This place is a gem. Best happy hour menu in the area. Spotless environment. Kind staff and lovely ambiance. I highly recommend sitting at the bar with Luis. RUN, do not WALK! Just like other reviews said, this place will ruin other Japanese restaurants for you. You have been warned. The FISH is so super FRESH. I enjoyed the Chefs Tasting Menu during restaurant week and left feeling so satisfied and happy. Chef Ethan was there making sure things were perfect but his staff were absolutely rocking all departments. I loved my margarita and lychee martinis. Really enjoyed all the dishes that came out, but the King Ora Salmon sashimi stole the show for me as well as the ***yuzu sauce*** with Rock Shrimp Tempura on top. The Bluefin was truly spectacular. I can't eat at crappy sushi places no mo'! Thank you, Glass Box! Please give Luis a raise!

From the very first bite, this place makes it painfully clear they are not here to play. Every piece of sushi was impossibly fresh—the kind of fresh that makes you pause mid-chew and question every other sushi experience you’ve ever had. The fish was so tender it practically melted in your mouth like butter, rich, clean, and perfectly balanced. And here’s the part that really sets this spot apart: it’s not just heaven for seafood lovers. The wagyu is on another level—luxuriously rich, silky, and cooked to absolute perfection, delivering that melt-in-your-mouth magic all over again. Even the chicken options are standout—juicy, flavorful, and handled with the same care and precision as the fish. Whether you’re not into seafood, easing into it, or just want the best of both worlds, you’re completely covered here. Perfectly seasoned rice, pristine ingredients, and that quiet confidence only truly great restaurants have. Nothing flashy for the sake of it—just elite quality across the board. This is the kind of meal you think about later that night… and then start planning your next visit. If you love sushi—or just incredible food in general—this isn’t just a recommendation. It’s a must.

First Sushi I had after returning from Japan, so my standards were raised and glass box delivered. I was more than happy with the yellowtail carpaccio and the sashimi lunch plate was fantastic. Good prices for lunch and the area. I would come back if I was in Del Mar and I wanted to treat someone to an elevated spot.

First time visiting. Ordered from restaurant week menu. Attentive service. Flavors were spot on. I didn’t order sushi though so can’t speak to those items but the food I did order I have nothing bad to say. My friend ordered options with seafood and had no complaints.

Decided to give it a try and it was well worth it. I got the shrimp cocktail and the orange chicken. Typically the orange chicken is made with breaded chicken but I asked and they made it with grilled instead. So kudos for the extra effort!! The orange chicken was great and has a little spice. Not bad at all but if you are kinda weak you might skip..lol. The place is great and the service was perfect. Very attentive and spot on. Make this a regular dinner and you won’t go wrong.

Great restaurant week deal with yummy options. The meal was light and the matcha tiramisu was the perfect way to finish it off, I crave it soooo often now, it was such a good dessert.

Our apps and sushi were amazing!!!! Miso fish way over done though :( scallops were good but again over done. It was a busy restaraunt week menu so maybe that was the issue. Nevertheless we will go back for sure. Fun date night!

We celebrated my birthday at Glass Box and had such a great experience. The atmosphere is really cool with the glass enclosed sushi bar in the center, which gives the restaurant a unique vibe inside the Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands. We ordered the salmon lemon roll, Kobe beef roll, grilled galbi, tenderloin steak fried rice, and poki nachos and everything was fresh and full of flavor. One of the highlights was the sashimi platter with beautiful cuts of fish and a smoky dry ice presentation that made it feel extra special. Definitely a fun spot for date night or a celebration. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We celebrated my birthday at Glass Box and had such a great experience. The atmosphere is really cool with the glass enclosed sushi bar in the center, which gives the restaurant a unique vibe inside the Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands. We ordered the salmon lemon roll, Kobe beef roll, grilled galbi, tenderloin steak fried rice, and poki nachos and everything was fresh and full of flavor. One of the highlights was the sashimi platter with beautiful cuts of fish and a smoky dry ice presentation that made it feel extra special. Definitely a fun spot for date night or a celebration.

Love love LOVE happy hour here at Glass Box. Family and I came in for a last minute belated VDay dinner and the kindest servers were able to squeeze us in--thank you for accommodating us guys! Again, the happy hour deal literally such a steal and every item we've tried has been amazing. Some favorites include the chicken karaage, pork belly skewers, $1 oysters, and the shrimp tempura sushi roll. I love the vibes and ambiance every time I come and I'd just love to try the omakase experience in the box one day.

A key feature of Glass Box is their daily happy hour from 2 PM to 6 PM. The happy hour menu includes small bites, sushi rolls, cocktails, beer, and wine. Portions are smaller, but prices are fair, which makes it easy to try multiple items without spending too much. Glass Box is located inside Sky Deck in Del Mar near One Paseo. It's a smaller space with limited seating, especially inside the actual glass box where you can watch the sushi chefs work. We came around 4 PM with reservations, and it got noticeably busier closer to 5 PM. Parking is in the main shopping center lot and we had to circle around before finding a spot. Lychee martini: The presentation was nice, served chilled in a standard martini glass with a clean look. Flavor wise, I didn't hate it, but it wasn't my favorite. There was a creamy note to it that caught me off guard. It reminded me more of lychee Ramune than a traditional lychee martini. I usually prefer lychee martinis that taste light, crisp, and fruit forward. This one leaned creamier and slightly artificial tasting. It was still drinkable, just didn't have that refreshing finish I look for. Karaage ($6): The chicken came out hot with a golden crispy exterior that stayed crunchy throughout. The inside was juicy and tender and you could tell it was freshly fried. It was well seasoned on its own and didn't rely on the sauce. The dipping sauce added a creamy contrast and balanced the crisp texture well. The portion was fair for happy hour. Pork belly skewer ($5): The pork belly had great flavor and was nicely charred on the edges. The fat rendered well, giving it that rich melt in your mouth texture. It was seasoned properly and didn't need anything extra. The only downside was the portion size. It was one skewer with about three thinner slices. The flavor was strong, but I do wish there was either more meat or a thicker cut to make it feel more complete. Salmon poke taco (2 for $10): The salmon tasted fresh and clean and the portion was generous for the size of the taco shell. The crispy wonton shell added a nice crunch, and the poke style preparation made it feel like poke nachos in taco form. The sauce had a noticeable wasabi presence, but it wasn't overpowering. It added depth without being too spicy. The green onions and sauce tied everything together well. Yum! Shrimp tempura cut roll ($12): The roll was very balanced. The rice was soft and held together well. It was fresh and enjoyable. Nothing stood out in a major way, but it was still good quality. Spicy scallop cut roll ($12): The scallop mixture was fresh and had a good texture. This was super spicy though! So beware if you don't appreciate a good kick. Like the shrimp roll, it was well made but didn't have a strong wow factor. It's a good option if you want something lighter. Service was attentive and multiple staff checked on us throughout the meal. Sitting inside the glass box made the experience more interesting since you could watch the chefs prepare food. The space felt clean and modern, but the small tables made it feel cramped once everything arrived. Happy hour here is worth trying, especially if you want to try multiple items at a lower price. The karaage and salmon poke tacos were the highlights. I would come back and explore more of their full menu next time.

Came here for Lunch for San Diego Restaurant Week/Happy Hour and will definitely be coming back! Fish quality is good, refreshing tasty flavors all around! Their happy hour has a lot of good deals from $7 lychee martinis to $10 for 2 poke tacos to $1 oysters. You could also easily take advantage of the deal since happy hour runs Monday-Sunday 2-6pm here it would be perfect to stop in for a late lunch or early dinner! Hamachi Serrano crudo: fresh fish, refreshing taste, touch of spice from the Serrano Crispy rice spicy tuna: perfectly crispy crunchy rice square topped with a dollop of fresh spicy tuna. I LOVE this appetizer anywhere I get it and this place is no exception Chefs chirashi bowl: fresh sashimi, tasty seasoned sushi rice, veggies Salmon poke tacos: fresh fish in a crunchy flavorful wonton shell. I could probably eat 20 of these if given the chance! I will say the only thing I was disappointed by was that they didn't have the black sesame ice cream with miso caramel and roasted sesame seeds as described on the SDRW menu. We were sadly given sorbet as a substitute :( Overall the staff was nice, we did have to wait a bit at times to get someone's attention but it was probably due to where we were seating, I wasn't surprised given the slightly odd layout with the bar seating inside the box in the middle followed by a main seating area outside and tables surrounding the rest of the box, we were sat outside the box/bar seating area on the side opposite the main seating area so waiters did not pass by us as often as the other two areas. This restaurant is located inside what I would call an upscale food court similar to Anaheim packing district if you've ever been there. Its location is somewhat random as it's on the second floor above a grocery store in the back of the area, however this also means there's ample parking. Walking into the space you would never expect it to be where it is located since it actually looks a lot nicer on the inside than the outside when you pull up to the location! This restaurant and the other restaurants in this food court space are all nice looking standalone restaurants I saw a wide range from ramen to Thai food to a brewery in the space. The overall theme inside seems nature-y and modern. Might be a little off putting from the outside for a first date but would definitely recommend as a casual date night or friend hangout spot!

What a perfect team outing @glassboxsd @skydeckdelmar Incredible bites by @chefethanyang great vibes, and even better company. Pro tip: lunch specials till 4 PM + happy hour till 6 PM I love how they can accommodate up 15 people !!! Amazing, the staff was soo friendly and everything ran soo smoothly!!! Fern, Terry, Kanika, and Chef Evan are amazing. !!!

We have always been a fan of their happy hour, so when we saw their $25 for THREE courses for SDRW it's a no brainer we had to try. The quality of ingredients you get for this price is chef's kiss! First course I opt in for Hamachi Serrano Crudo. It was a light start and there were 3 piece of yellowtail marinated in yuzu ponzu topped with serrano, crispy garlic, and shiso oil. Second course it was a debate between the Lunch Bento or Chef Chirashi Bowl. You can't go wrong with sashimi and really glad I went with this choice. The sashimi is chopped up and you get a good amount of variety. Last course is my favorite! Black Sesame Ice Cream Sundae. Not all ice cream is created equal and I'm happy to report this one had the good black sesame taste. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so reservation is recommended. We stopped by the first thing when they opened, so we were able to get seated but was told nicely to leave by 12:15PM for the next reservation which was more than plenty of time.

Dined here for Restaurant Week (believe it was $55/pp but could pay $10/pp to make it a 5 course meal, which we did). We made a reservation so being seated was no issue. It's a pretty small restaurant. The ambiance was great - the "glass box" itself was very cool. Service was decent, they were busy but still managed to be attentive. The food was very good, the fish tasted fresh. The salmon nigiri was a favorite, as well as the scallop entree.

Our first time here at Glass Box! Despite the beautiful atmosphere at the Glass Box, it has a great selection for lunch special even on the weekend! I ordered their sushi combo called "believe" and it was delicious! All the fish were fresh and nicely made sushi. I really enjoyed the sushi combo that is high quality and delicious and very reasonably priced. The chicken fried rice was okay. The service was excellent. I will totally come back again and try other sushi items on the menu.

Hh Mon - Sun 2 - 6pm. Aka everyday lol...makes ya read and think lol... Was blown away with this place!! the happy hour sign sold us. Lets see quality happy hour food & drink items at $ single digit prices!!! This is very rare nowadays! The food quality was on point... Buck oysters YASS!! Because why not? They were carefully crafted and beautifully presented and super easy to chugg! Service was on point two servers very efficient and attentive. My fav. Food items... Oysters, pork skewer, tuna tacos, shishito peppers. Cant wait to come back!! Ty glass box!!

Glass Box is located inside the Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Town Center and is a great addition to the area. Easy parking, upbeat vibe, and a clean, modern space with the kitchen and sushi bar set inside a glass enclosure. Plenty of seating, though I can see it getting busy quickly. We visited during San Diego Restaurant Week and everything we tried delivered. The Milano Margarita was refreshing and well balanced. Standouts from the prix fixe menu were the crispy rice spicy tuna, wagyu gyoza, garlic yaki soba noodles with shrimp, and the chef's chirashi bowl--all fresh, flavorful, and nicely plated. Dessert was a black sesame ice cream with miso caramel, which was a great not-too-sweet finish. We also added the Samurai Roll, which was absolutely worth it. Service was excellent!!! Christian was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even better. Solid food, good energy, and a spot I'd happily return to.

Came here for the happy hour that's from 2-6pm Monday-Sunday! lol yes, got me, too that's the same as everyday! In other words it's happy hour everyday! 10 small bite choices, 9 sushi selections, Sapporo draft, couple of wine choices and 5 cocktails to choose from. We ordered oysters, rainbow, roll, salmon, poke, tacos and fried rice! Technically we just came for the oysters, but of course we couldn't resist the rest! I think we ordered most of those a couple times! Small area for them to maintain, so service was pretty quick. They had 2 waitresses that kept things moving along. Of course the surrounding was beautiful and we went during the holidays, so very decorated. Can't wait to come back for more oysters! There's other restaurants in the same area. Almost like an upscale food court.

So good! Came during restaurant week on a Saturday for lunch. The place was busy, we had to wait about 15 mins - table seating for 4ppl is limited. Restaurant has sushi bar, but we prefer sitting at a table. It's nice enough but if you like cozy, I wouldn't say that fits the vibe-can get loud due to the environment. I've been before, but don't remember the food being as good but I did come when they first opened. The prefix RW menu was nice, and all the courses were tasty, too. Others in our group ordered from the normal lunch menu, prices are super reasonable and lunch hours go to 4pm, even on the weekends! For that reason alone, I'll be back. Bento boxes were filling and sushi super fresh. Looking forward to trying more items on their menu.

Loved the atmosphere of this place. Located in tbe sky deck in Del Mar, you can find glass box towards the back. The menu is large and has a lot of different items to choose from. The service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We got a few things to try from sashimi, short ribs, and sushi rolls. The sashimi is cut thick and all the rolls are fully loaded. It is decently priced but make sure you check out their happy hour!

Fun celebratory full meal HH experience at Glass Box. Their HH menu lasts from 3-6 and is both extensive and incredibly well priced for Del Mar. Most dishes and all drinks are priced from $6-8, so we got to try a lot without breaking the bank. The vibe is enjoyable because you're literally seated in a glass box where you can people watch and observe the chefs in action from near to far. My favorite items were the Poke Tacos, which featured incredibly fresh tuna or salmon cubes paired with sweet and sour components and a crispy wonton shell for that welcome, crunchy textural component. BF enjoyed the chicken karaage since he said its coating was reminiscent of Taiwanese popcorn chicken. The Lycheetini was the best of the three HH drinks that I sampled. Spicy scallop cut roll fell a bit short because while the flavors were fresh, it was poorly rolled. Service was fast and attentive despite the place maxing out on guests trying to enjoy the HH last call on a Friday night.

The food and service were good, but not for the price. We ordered the wagyu hot stone. It was supposed to be 6 oz. It was barely 3 or 4 oz at best. So for $52 I would expect the right amount of food. The space was a little bit reduced, not super comfortable. Plus they added 4% to the check which seems excessive. Overall, not worth it.

One of the most unique and memorable dining experiences during my visit in San Diego. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels modern, intimate, and elevated. You're surrounded by glass walls, open bar and a sushi station. We were there for happy hour which is everyday from 2pm - 6pm. We ordered a mix of nigiri, hand rolls, and $1 oysters. Everything was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The handroll was beautifully made, the sashimi was melt-in-your-mouth quality, and the lychee martini was amazing. Service was just as impressive, attentive, and friendly. Checking in on us often and making the experience feel special. Whether you're celebrating something or just want a standout dinner, Glass Box is absolutely worth the visit. I'll be coming back again for their happy hour!

I've been to Glass Box a handful of times now and can't believe I still haven't written a review! Each visit reminds me why I keep coming back because it's always a great experience! - PARKING - Large parking lot shared with all the businesses in this plaza, and although it can get busy at times, you're bound to find a spot. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Located inside the Sky Deck in the Del Mar Highlands plaza, Glass Box is tucked away in the very back. You can't miss it though, with the stunning glass box, as the namesake pertains to, for limited diners to enjoy their meal inside. They also have tables outside the box, easily fitting 2-4 people. Staff is always friendly and welcoming here, and do a good job of checking in. - FOOD - Beef Skewers ($5 for HH): Definitely take advantage of the Happy Hour deal if you can! The skewers here are well seasoned and delicious! My favorite are the beef skewers, but the pork belly skewers are delicious as well. Other favorites here: - Katsu Curry - Kalbi Ribs - Salmon Belly Nigiri - Scallop Nigiri - OVERALL - Bring more friends to enjoy more of the menu! A great spot for sushi/seafood, and other Asian fusion dishes.

It's located in the Beautiful and modern food court in Del Mar. my gf and I came here during the happy hour. The $1 oyster is fresh but a bit small. Good value for other happy hour menu item. All cute rolls are around 12 bucks with decent quality and portion. Cocktails and beers are below 10 dollars. Service is friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back to try out other menu items

We didn't plan on it but ended up getting here a few minutes before happy hour ended on a Tuesday night. The waiters were super busy and were taking a while but they assured us we could order from the hh menu! The oysters were really good! They come presauced with a ponzu-like mixture, very delicious. The spicy scallop roll was actually a little bit too spicy even for me. The 5 pc nigiri was great quality. We also got the rainbow roll which was decent. We were seated all the way inside the glassbox which was honestly really annoying to get in and out since it was pretty packed. The service was also not so great. I think they were understaffed and we got there during busy hours.

Came back and had a really good experience this time! I was sat at the sushi bar again, this time the service was prompt and the young man behind the counter was very nice and consistently checked up on me. I had the oyster deal again for happy hour and it was delicious and such a great deal. I also got the lychee martini which was so good! The rainbow roll was just okay, the shrimp was very chewy and the other fish didn't stand out very much. The vibe was nice and they played some fun music. One of their regulars stopped by and it was nice to see that they all had such a rapport with him.

Came here on a Thursday for happy hour. We were a party of four and were seated right away at one of the corners of the bar top. We ordered the salmon poke tacos, shrimp tempura roll, spicy salmon roll, beef and pork belly skewers, and oysters. The poke tacos were pretty good. Both the rolls were pretty decent and the skewers were fine, a little chewy. The oysters were good, a little in the big side but still pretty good deal for a dollar each. I ordered the lychee martini which was pretty tasty. It just took a while to come out, I think the bartender was a little backed up. Overall the food was pretty decent and a good deal for happy hour. Service was standard. I would recommend a try here for the affordable happy hour.

The food was amazing!! Our server Serene also spoke chinese and ended up being super attentive and her recommendations were incredible. The ambiance was perfect for a date night and we were worried about the prices but the happy hour deal was super worth it. Overall a great experience and Serene was an amazing server so try and ask for her as your server.

We tried this trendy upscale sushi restaurant during their evening happy hour with family. It is in the back of a food hall, and has a notable glass box which contains the sushi bar, with table seating surrounding it. They had large $1 oysters which were meaty and flavorful-- a great deal. Happy hour beer and selected cocktails were also on the cheap side, so I tried the lychee martini. The salmon roll I got would have been better without sauce on top of it, because it made it a little heavier. The sushi tacos were good, but a bit small for the price. The pork belly skewers were on par with kbbq, and the sauce was not too sweet to complement the meat. Server was good and quickly corrected a couple mistakes: serving the wrong sake, replacing an empty oyster. Definitely will come back for the oysters happy hour, and overall a nice restaurant to try with family. We used the inKind app to pay our bill, which had a $30 off coupon in addition to earning 20% cash back, and getting another 25% off by purchasing credit through Costco. Doing so made the meal more affordable, and I definitely recommend the app to explore new restaurants. My referral link is: https://app.inkind.com/refer/EGPDI2JT which will give you $25 off your first try!

As a happy hour lover, I consider Glass Box's happy hour menu amazing. A friend and I decided to try out the dollar oysters along with a couple of rolls. We would've gotten more food and possibly a couple cocktails, but we wanted to keep it light. However, after trying out Glass Box, I think it's possible to eat a good amount and feel satiated rather than super full or bloated. We ordered a dozen oysters, spicy tuna rolls, and spicy salmon rolls. The quality of the oysters and fish was so good! The oysters were so tasty; we had to slow ourselves from finishing them too fast by alternating oysters with bites of the sushi. The oysters were fresh and had a tangy sauce that added a brighter taste to the dish. We ended up getting another dozen oysters and inhaling those. The sushi itself was amazing- I particularly loved how buttery and melt-in-your-mouth the salmon was. Our server was great as well. Very attentive and friendly! We were also sat in one of the tables with lots of people passing by, but that wasn't too bad. I'm excited to try more off of Glass Box's menu in the future.

I was a little skeptical at first when walking in as glass box was one of many restaurants in a food court style area but was pleasantly surprised by the nice ambiance, good service, and delicious food! We got the oysters, salmon crudo, and lemon roll. All were delicious and the oysters were served with very delicious toppings. It did take a little longer than I thought for food to come out given none of it was cooked food but other than that, service was great. Parking is easy and free!

A tucked-away sushi spot at the Del Mar Skydeck. I've been here twice now and each time it didn't disappoint. The concept is fun, you're in an actual glass box when enjoying at the sushi bar. There's also seating outside the box where you can soak up the ambiance of the entire sky deck. If you're lucky, they're playing live music as well. We ordered the yellowtail crudo, spicy tuna crispy rice, a scallop roll and a handful of nigiri. The fish is fresh and generous in all the dishes I ordered. I particularly love the crispy rice - it's perfectly fried and seasoned without it being overly crunchy. I've ordered this multiple times since coming here and it never disappoints. Definitely recommend this place for your sushi cravings. Pro tip - enjoy a cocktail at Understory (bar in the middle of the skydeck) and order sushi from Glass Box to your table. It's a great way to experience more of what this location has to offer!

This was the perfect spot for a girl's night out! My group absolutely loved everything that was brought out and was blown away by the presentation. The drinks are strong and delicious as well! And the staff were all very kind.

Enjoyed our dinner with friends here. We got the salmon and tuna flight. I enjoyed the Blufin flight more than the salmon as the salmon had a chewy cut i did not prefer. Also ordered the seaweed salad and agadeshi tofu appetizers and they were delicious. I only saw bar seating and 2 person inside the actual glass box and bigger tables r right outside the glassbox on its patio overall great fresh sushi and good service.

We didn't realize Happy Hour ran from 2-6 PM, so when we arrived at 5 PM for an early dinner, we were pleasantly surprised to find $1 oysters and discounted rolls on the menu. Service was attentive, and the sushi and sashimi were fresh and flavorful. The poke nacho sauce was too sweet for my taste though. The only odd part was our seating. The restaurant is fully enclosed in glass, and our table was pushed right up against it--with another table directly on the opposite side. It almost felt like we were dining with the other party, separated only by a thin sheet of glass, which was somewhat amusing more than bothersome.

My favorite option for happy hour in SD. The fish and shellfish were fresh, service was friendly and fast, and there were a lot of options on the HH menu. The oysters were sweet and I thought the ponzu sauce was a nice pairing, more unique than the usual mignonette. Reservation was p easy to get on OpenTable, and the ambiance inside is fun because you feel like you're in an aquarium (with cool lighting too!) Parking in the lot is busy but still available.

Server : Fern I really enjoyed the service and I would recommend their happy hour . While I was not a fan of the oysters, I would go back and get all the other items on the happy hour menu. The portion sizes were also great. I definitely highly recommend you guys check them out.

Came here during the restaurant week. We have been to the Sky deck a few times in the past and tried a couple of restaurants there but never dined here. I had the RW lunch course and my husband had teriyaki chicken salad along with a side of shishito peppers and hamachi sashimi. All the food prepared by sushi chef came out quickly, however, the food from the kitchen took a while for shishito peppers and chicken salad. The food tasted good but there was too much time between each dish being delivered to our table.

In town for the week and tried Glass Box just because it was an absolutely beautiful little spot on the Sky Deck. I had the Transparent lunch special (edamame that came with it not pictured). Truly some of the best sushi I have had, like ever. So bummed I couldn't make their happy hour, but I highly recommend this fun spot if you want delicious fresh sushi and HH oysters!

I came here with a coworker on our lunch break after we mistakenly thought happy hour was from 12-6pm but it was actually from 2-6pm. We ended up staying and getting food here anyways. And it did not disappoint. The sushi chef was wonderful and so cheery. He had a lot of wonderful recommendations for us. The lychee martini that he recommended was superb. The flavor was light and not too sweet. The sushi was decent, to say the least. I would recommend checking this place out during their happy hour only. The interior of the restaurant was also extremely cool. You are quite literally in a glass box!

San Diego Restaurant Week is back, and so are we! We ordered from the SD Restaurant Week menu and started with the hamachi crudo and gyoza. For mains, we had the chirashi and the salmon bento, both well portioned and satisfying. Dessert was vanilla and a green tea mochi. Service was great throughout, and the ambience had a fun, club-like vibe with blue lighting that gave the place a lively feel.

From the very first bite, this place makes it painfully clear they are not here to play. Every piece of sushi was impossibly fresh--the kind of fresh that makes you pause mid-chew and question every other sushi experience you've ever had. The fish was so tender it practically melted in your mouth like butter, rich, clean, and perfectly balanced. And here's the part that really sets this spot apart: it's not just heaven for seafood lovers. The wagyu is on another level--luxuriously rich, silky, and cooked to absolute perfection, delivering that melt-in-your-mouth magic all over again. Even the chicken options are standout--juicy, flavorful, and handled with the same care and precision as the fish. Whether you're not into seafood, easing into it, or just want the best of both worlds, you're completely covered here. Perfectly seasoned rice, pristine ingredients, and that quiet confidence only truly great restaurants have. Nothing flashy for the sake of it--just elite quality across the board. This is the kind of meal you think about later that night... and then start planning your next visit. If you love sushi--or just incredible food in general--this isn't just a recommendation. It's a must.

Glass Box is located all the way in the back of the Craft House Sky Deck, so come up the escalator and walk in. Came at around 4PM for happy hour and it was pretty empty, so we got seated right away. We came specifically for their happy hour oyster/cocktail deal as an appetizer before dinner - Each got a dozen oysters and I got a cocktail. Lychee Martini: LOWKEY strong and totally worth it for $6, it was delicious. Oysters were fresh and come pre-dressed, but the sauce is really good and a perfect amount of spice. Some of the oysters are bigger so order accordingly! I ended up eating about 10 as an appetizer before dinner. Otherwise, service is prompt and servers are super friendly. The bathrooms inside is also quite nice. I'd come back to try their other dishes, but they are pricey outside of happy hour.

When I saw photos of this place I thought it would be comparible to 2b1 or Himitsu. I was so so so wrong. It's not the worst sushi I've had, but it's far from the best. It's low to middle of the line. Even our local sushi spot, Banbu Sushi is better. This is mall / food court sushi. The presentation and photography are nice, but the quality is not great. The nigiri was not fresh, it was fishy or overly cleaned and had remanents of chlorine. The Believe was a 4/10. The Salmon Trio was a 3/10, the roll was a 5/10. When the best items are the rolls that's a yellow flag. I will say the service was solid. Gentlemanly dude, quick service. The food though... Cannot recommend unless you're a post SDSU student who wants to take your date somewhere nice that isn't over priced, isn't crap, but is acceptable if you have low food experience.

Glass Box is ALWAYS such a great time. I've come here a little too often for the lunch and dinner omakase which is definitely worth it. Kevin ALWAYS makes sure to give us the best experience and has always left my friends speechless with how great of an omakase experience they have. GlassBox is definitely my go to for any place I want to take my sushi loving friends since the fish quality is so fresh.

Glass Box is an Asian fusion restaurant inside Sky Deck. Dined here during San Diego restaurant week and subsequently for happy hour and sushi. Service was attentive. Ambiance was lively. For the restaurant week lunch, I wanted to honor Lunar New Year and ordered the Prosperity Salad and the Longevity Noodles added shrimp and filet Mignon...noodles were so good, had a seasoned wok char essence. Additionally, ordered white miso soup and a Yakitori of filet Mignon for my pup Fendi, who really liked it. Later returned for happy hour to enjoy drinks and sushi. The lychee martini and sushi assortments were all delish and tasted fresh. If in the area, I would return. Recommend

Located inside the Sky Box in Del Mar, Glass Box is known for their delicious seafood and Japanese dishes. Their lunch menu is daily from 11AM-4PM and Happy Hour is also daily from 2PM-6PM. I love that they offer these every single day AND lunch and happy hour overlaps! We arrived later in the day and were able to take advantage of both menus. Since this was in the afternoon, there weren't many parties seated and we were immediately taken care of. If you're ordering an entree from the lunch menu, each one comes with either salad or miso soup. Karaage: Completely forgot to wait until Happy Hour so we ordered this off of the normal menu. I'm not sure if they scale the size based on which menu it's ordered from but we got a lot. They use dark meat so every piece was juicy but this was more like Taiwanese popcorn chicken than karaage. Still good though! Beef Skewers: 5 pieces for $5 on their Happy Hour menu is such a good deal. It's well flavored but a little dry in some areas. These were probably from a lean cut and I would have liked it more if it came with some fatty pieces. Good price though! 3 Way Salmon Roll: Since they're known for the seafood, we had to get some type of sushi roll. Each bite hits you with different textures, like the soft salmon, the crispy salmon skin, and the popping ikura. If you're a fan of anything salmon, this is the roll for you. Kalbi Ribs: One of the best kalbi ribs I've had in San Diego! The marinade is delicious and each piece is super tender. It's a generous portion for their lunch menu; my plate had about 9 bones. It also comes with rice and kimchi and it the presentation looks a little sad but it's well worth the price. Excited to have found a place with great lunch deals and daily happy hour! Will need to be back someday to try their omakase.

Popped in here with the hubby for an impromptu dinner and actually hit the jackpot because we quickly learned it was still happy hour! We already had our mind set on eating here, this news just allowed us to try even more at half the price -- winning! Service was quick and attentive for the most part. The closer we got to the end of our meal, longer it felt like it took someone to check on us. That said, definitely won't let me stop from coming back again! Their lychitini and house margarita deserve 10 stars, while the food was good, the drinks stole the show for me...this time. I plan to make my way back soon, so things could change!

I was excited to get reservations to Glassbox since I always see them at Yelp events! Their food samples at the Yelp events are always so fresh and delicious and I wanted to try their storefront for the first time. Restaurant Week Choices: Prosperity Salad: Loved how crisp and fresh the veggies were in this salad! Hoping for prosperity during the New Year! Sashimi Tasting - 8 pieces of beautifully plated and expertly cut fish. So tender and the wasabi was so powerful! Made my nose run lol. Green Tea White Fish - A generous portion of delicate fish with a savory broth. This was delicious! I actually couldn't finish this because it was a lot for me so I ate for lunch the next day :). Filet Mongolian Style - I tasted a little bit of this. Meat was tender. It was accompanied with fried rice, so to me, it reminded me of an elevated comfort dish. All that was missing was the runny egg lol. Chefs Choice Dessert - Fluffy crepe cake with berry sauce and a berry gelato on top of honey toast. This was so good! Portion sizes were generous and I finished the whole thing. The toast was a little hard to slice with the butter knife, so I did ask for a sharper knife to help cut through this dessert. The three course meal was more than enough food to be honest. Service was fast and efficient and the servers were friendly. Definitely will come back again to try more dishes!

We were so happy to finally try Glass Box! My husband and I are avid sushi and raw fish lovers and have been lucky to experience sushi and raw fish around the world. Overall, glass box offers fantastic fresh fish and you can tell the quality in every bite. That being said, it is pretty pricey for what it is, but overall the experience is where the higher prices come in. We started out with the karaage and I was in love! Perfectly crispy and the szechuan chili sauce was just the best addition to add more flavor. Our friend did order the Omakase wonderment experience so we did try a few pieces from their experience. I personally had an oyster on the half shell with a jalapeño lemon drizzle and it was fantastic. You could tell the oysters alone were a great catch! My husband and I stuck to rolls, but Glass Box does offer a lot of different entree options for those who may not just want sushi. We ordered the yellowtail (hamachi) nigiri, the 3 way salmon roll, the samurai roll, and the rainbow roll. Unfortunately, I really love ordering rainbow rolls since I love offers with an assortment of fish and this roll was just as delicious as expected. Absolutely fresh! My favorite fish is usually salmon or hamachi, but I couldn't pick a favorite on this roll as they were all so fresh and buttery. The 3 way salmon roll really gave the buttery texture and taste of salmon that was noticeable in every bite. Another fantastic roll. Our favorite roll was the samurai roll. We loved it so much, we ordered it again at the end. We are both suckers for eel sauce and with the combo of shrimp, salmon, spicy tuna, eel sauce, and avocado? Say less. It was perfection. Also! Their Lychitini is divine! Perfectly crisp and not too sweet with a balanced flavor of lychee. I highly recommend trying this cocktail. While I do think Glass Box offers fantastic options, I don't think it's necessarily worth it here more price wise than other fantastic sushi options in San Diego. I would say the Omakase experience is worth it here though, as it changes everyday. Our service was great, even for a busy night. I would suggest making a reservation ahead of time on their website as they do get booked out quickly. This location is in the Sky Deck (Del Mar food haul) and shares parking with the shopping center itself. There is plenty of parking.

Definitely enjoyed dinner here. Had ordered fried rice before but didn't dine in. We made it before happy hour and need and we were able to get salmon poke tacos (delicious, would love to try the tuna sometime) shrimp tempura roll, and Karaage. I also had the $5 happy hour house red. The Karaaage was ok but very happy with the 2 other happy hour dishes. Then we shared the steak fried rices and seabass. Both were delicious. We had so much food and were so full. Had newly 2 more we servings of left overs to take home and the bill was very reasonably priced for everything we got plus wine. Would definitely recommend. .

Came in for Happy Hour on a Sunday and they also had a lunch menu. The $1 oysters were the reason we came but the sushi was great! We tend to be picky with sushi quality. We ordered some nigiri but admittedly ate mostly oysters. Service was very friendly and attentive. There was a DJ in Sky Deck and it was good music (hip hop) but a bit too loud for a 4pm Happy Hour time-- better for after hours. So it was difficult to have a conversation. Happy to have this place as a great afternoon option and I look forward to trying more options from the menu.

Food was great. The sashimi plate presentation is so cool! Good sake too. We celebrated my birthday and they brought us a dessert! Would def return.

Dined here for San Diego restaurant week for a $25 two course meal. 9/25/2024. Japanese pumpkin salad: one of the best salad I've had. The fresh spring mixed greens, bell pepper, edamame, pickled red onions, pumpkin sauce, and a slightly sweet dressing made for a great combination of flavors, 5/5 stars! Unfortunately this was only available for SDRW, but it looks like their Thai salad has similar ingredients. Corn soup: was creamy and had a hint of corn flavor, 3.5/5 stars. Shrimp gyoza: this was perfectly fried to a crisp but there was no shrimp inside, 2/5 stars. California roll: simple but quality ingredients, 3.5/5 stars. Beef Bulgogi: good but nothing special. The beef was tender and the typical sauce was slightly salty and sweet, 5/5 stars. Chicken Teriyaki: chicken was tender but mostly salt / soy sauce flavored and without any sweetness, 3/5 stars. Their take on this dish was different. The service was quick and appreciative to our visit. I'd return for their happy hour.

Came here for lunch from chula vista to enjoy a date during restaurant week. The meals offered were delicious. I had the bento box with the chicken. It was very reminiscent of a mochiko chicken with tons of flavor. I would definitely order that again. I also had an order of the salmon belly sashimi. Plating was beautiful. More importantly, also delicious. I recommend. If i lived closer, i would definitely be here more frequently.