Glass Box San Diego

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.

We are here for their happy hours on Friday afternoon which is between 2-6pm. Oyster $1/piece Chicken skewers Pork belly skewers Draft beer And 3 course lunch. Highly recommended (for happy hours)

This place was incredible! The food was all excellent and the service was exceptional. I loved the location, the vibe and the layout. We had a variety of staples such as Orange Chicken, Noodles, Egg Rolls, and sushi. All of it was high quality, expertly prepared, and plated well.

Service was terrible on a Wednesday late afternoon! My server did not really come around and ask if we needed anything, I always had to try and grab there attention whenever I saw them walk by. Not many people at the restaurant that day other than 3 tables being used by parties of 2! The best thing I had ordered were probably the poke tacos. The rest of the food was ok.

This place is a stunning and upscale sushi restaurant that truly lives up to its name, super sleek, modern, and encased in glass. It’s perfect for a night out with friends, a date, or anyone who appreciates high-quality sushi in a beautiful setting. We didnt make their happy hour but i did see that they have daily Happy Hour (2–6pm) that includes a variety of small bites, hand rolls, cut rolls, and cocktails available at great prices. Everything we tried was fresh and flavorful, especially the sashimi and nigiri. We really enjoyed the: -Hanabi Crispy Rice -Salmon Flight -Matchatini -Pork belly skewer -Yellowtail Belly Nigiri -Salmon Belly Nigiri Looove their nigiri mmm! The service was great, and the ambiance made the whole experience even better. If you're a sushi lover (or just love good food and cocktails), Glass Box should be on your list!

i just visited glass box authentic japanese food fresh and very delicious and big portions of salmon atmospheres very nice well decorated inside the food hall service was excellent i really enjoyed and recommended

First time here even though I’ve lived across the street for 5+ years…sat at the sushi bar and everything was perfect for me. Yellow roll was delicious as was the Matcha IPA!

Recently came here for my anniversary since I work in the area. I had no idea that this was in the middle of skydeck, and I am SO HAPPY I found it. We were seated with no reservation right away (granted it was a Tuesday) and the staff were very attentive. I stuck to the sashimi but my boyfriend got the fried rice. Shishito and pork belly skewers were 10/10. Would recommend!!!

The best sushi in town . Service was outstanding and made our anniversary unforgettable

WOW. Came here on a whim because our usual spots were closed as it was late on a Monday night, and OMG what a find! The food was excellent and the service was delightful. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is very trendy and I'm sure on any other night we'd probably have been way underdressed and underprepared, but fortunately it was dead and we were able to walk right in and seat 9. I love the food hall atmosphere. Literally everything we ate was delicious. The spicy garlic edamame was a crowd-pleasing start and the vegetarian spring rolls were surprisingly tasty. The specialty rolls were amazing: T. S. A. Roll, Yellow Roll, and Salmon Lemon Roll - cannot praise enough! Our server recommended the Salmon Lemon Roll and we're so happy she did! They were ALL SO GOOD! Our table also had the Chow Fun and Teriyaki Chicken, which were both also quite enjoyable. It's on the pricier side, but the quality is well worth it. Everything on the menu is delicious. There's also a vast drink menu including wine, beer, sake, and more. I'm not sure how kid-friendly the Sky Deck is typically, but Glass Box was very welcoming to our large party with two passed out toddlers and two teens. Overall, we feel like we struck gold finding this place and really can't wait to eat here again!

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.

Went for happy hour and had oysters for a $1 each! I was pleasantly surprised by the size and the sauce had a slight asian flavor. The lychee martini was also $6 which is a great deal. We had a few other items from the happy hour but I feel like the oysters and drinks were the standout. Their chicken fried rice was also really good (and $6). Cool location inside the skydeck in Del Mar!

BEST HAPPY HOUR. They have happy hour 7 days a week, no other place does that. Plus who doesn't love $1 oysters?! It's called Glassbox and it literally is a Glass box! It's also in like a food hall so you can grab other food around it or browse while waiting. Our server was really nice and was really attentive as well. What I got was the salmon poke tacos which were $10 for two! They had a crunchy wonton shell and honestly I could've eaten more of them. The fish tasted fresh and I love salmon overall. The oysters are HUGE so for $1 it literally is a stealllll. Definitely recommend you visit this spot.

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!

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.

Came here for happy hour and was very impressed! 1$ oyster were so good and the lychee martini was delicious! Would definitely come back. Service was great and nice music was playing~

This place really wowed me! Looking for food options at 11pm, I didn't expect much. However, the service and food here were absolutely outstanding. Kanika was very attentive and welcoming, and she even helped us order vegan versions of typically non-vegan menu items. Everything we ate was perfectly seasoned and spiced (my personal favorite was the vegan Chow Fun). Sky Deck, the building and which Glass Box exists, also has such a classy and beautiful ambiance. I'm so glad I came here! Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10

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.

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.

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

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!

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. .

Experiences like this are exactly why I love Restaurant Week! I've been meaning to try Glassbox for a while, and this was the perfect opportunity. Honestly, this was one of the best Restaurant Week experiences I've ever had. I started with the Wonton Soup, which was incredibly flavorful and well-balanced--such a great way to kick things off. Next was the 8-piece Sashimi Tasting, and it was just as impressive. Fresh, beautifully plated. For my entrée, I had the Filet Mongolian Style, and it was perfectly cooked. The flavors all worked so well together, and the dish was rich and satisfying without being too heavy. Dessert was chef's choice, and while I'm not exactly sure what it was, I wish I knew so I could find it again--it was amazing! Such a perfect sweet ending to the meal. I also had the Raspberry Royale cocktail, which was just as impressive as the food--refreshing, balanced, and something I'd absolutely order again. From start to finish, everything about this meal was outstanding. I need to come back and explore more of the menu. If you haven't been to Glassbox yet, make a reservation--you won't regret it!

Came here for HH and it was a great experience. The price is very fair for HH. Ordered almost everything off the HH menu along with a few sushi rolls. Favorites were: Karagge Poke taco (salmon was better than tuna) Shishito Peppers Egg fried rice (surprising really tasty!) Disappointments: A la carte: Salmon belly - not as good as I have had before 3 way salmon rolls

My brother and I came here for Happy Hour on a whim and I was so impressed with the food/flavors! We got the tuna poke fish tacos, and it was freshest fish I've had in awhile. I was blown away! We also got the karaage, which was so delicious + the beef/chicken skewers. You may think it's a bit small, but it's reasonable for happy hour prices. Each bite left me wanting to order more! I'll definitely be back! We also got to try their new triple chocolate mousse cake and it was SO PLEASANT AND LIGHT. I'm obsessed!!! Will definitely be back :) Thanks Kanaka for all the help/ great service too!

The food was amazing. Kanaka was super helpful, and checked up on throughout our meal. We came for the happy hour. The tuna nachos were a 5/5. Not very large but big enough to satiate you. The karaage was really good too. Really juicy pieces of chicken with a perfectly crunchy batter. The beef skewers were really good as well. Tender and flavorful.

This was my third time at Glass Box, and it never disappoints. A friend and I went during happy hour for the $1 oysters and also tried the bulgogi beef and pork katsudon. As always, the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. We had no problem getting a reservation on a Friday and were seated right away at a table (I've sat at the bar during past visits). The restaurant started to fill up around 4pm, but the service remained smooth and accommodating. Our food came out within 10 minutes. The oysters were super fresh and meaty--definitely worth it during happy hour. The bulgogi beef was on the sweeter side, so it's perfect if that's your preference. The pork katsudon was decent but could've used a bit more seasoning. Overall, great vibes, fast service, and fresh oysters make this a solid spot to keep returning to.

What an amazing happy hour! I've been trying to go here for months and just never found the time to make it. The happy hour was the way to go - almost everything was $5-10 for super high quality food. We got almost one of everything and it was all delicious. Don't skip the pork belly skewers or the nigiri sampler. The actual "glass box" that you sit in was so nice looking and we had a great time. Our server explained everything nicely and was very excited when I ordered a yellowtail Kama because it's his favorite.

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.

Located at Sky Deck in the very back. I highly recommend dining here for happy hour that is from 2pm - 6pm Monday to Sunday (AKA Everyday lol). All the food here was super yummy. You are able to reserve tables online which is very convenient. I have ate here a total of 3 times now and would say that a party of around 8 would be the max due to the limited seating area. The Happy Hour (HH) menu is very much worth your money that includes drinks and food. My party of three only got from the happy hour menu and felt so full. I suggest ordering a whole bunch of things and sharing so you can taste multiple things. I am not into oysters, but I saw every other table going to town eating oysters. By the way the oysters were HUGE! I am tempted to visit next time to try the oysters. The overall appearance of the restauraunt is legit a glass box with blue lights. The bathroom is the communal bathroom in the back right of the food hall. The interior design of the restauraunt is cute. I can see this place as a small party of 4, for a date nigh, business lunch, or just wanting some good food. There is a tiny bar section that they have specifically to their restauraunt as well. Little FYI Hack: If you are 21+ and go to understory (bar at the center of the food hall, you can order food from all the restauraunts)

Happy hour is so good! Came here with a party of 6 for happy hour on a weekday. Located inside the SkyDeck of this plaza. I was already impressed with the skydeck! Reminds me of a more boozy anaheim packing district. Almost everything was booze related haha. No one was at Glass Box, so we had a really attentive server. Ordered so much! Highlight is definitely the karaage. Reminded me more of popcorn chicken with the flavor, but bigger chunks of meat. Had the yuzu martini, which was very sweet and not too boozy tasting. The old fashioned was pretty whiskey forward. Tried the yuzu shochu and wow it was sour. Had a bit of all their skewers. I liked the beef the most. We ordered rolls but I didn't have any. They were liked though. Lastly, ordered a lot of their $1 oysters and even had 1! Definitely not a fan of seafood in general, but I was already tipsy and no one wanted the last oyster. I didn't like it, but even my dad who normally doesn't eat raw food had 3!

Very decent and authentic food, especially the Asian dishes. Meat was tender and fresh. Portions are generous. Sushi was average though.

We came here for a happy hour on Wednesday at around 4pm. This place is in the back of a pretty cool food hall on the 2nd floor of this mall. There was plenty of parking (although it might not be very close to your destination). Our party of 6 was one of the few patrons at this restaurant so we were seated immediately. The lighting is very dim (so bring your glasses and use your cell phone light folks). The happy hour menu was pretty extensive. There were many shareable bites (pork belly skewers, shishito peppers,spicy tuna roll, spicy scallop roll, and california roll), oysters on a half shell, and a good selection of drinks. The pork belly skewer was pretty tasty. The pork belly itself was tender and had a good smoky flavor. The rolls were solid, but nothing to write home about. They were all variations on a california roll. I ordered the samurai old fashioned and it was very booze forward but didn't have the typical bite of a booze forward drink. The lychee martini was pretty tasty and the lychee garnish was a great snack. The oysters were shucked very nicely, but the oyster liquor was missing (pro for some, con for some...con for me). They were also larger than the typical happy hour oyster, but my stomach has reported that it was fresh. They pre-topped each oyster with a spicy ponzu sauce which was pretty tasty! Overall this place has a very good happy hour and I plan to come back in the future.

The ambiance in this place is absolutely stunning! We went at a time when it wasn't too busy so service was just right. We ordered sushi and enjoyed the portions served but I would have to say that the prices are a bit on the high side. Otherwise it was a pleasant date at the Glass Box.

Went for the happy hour deal and the deals were so good! I am very satisfied with their prices and the oysters were delicious! The sauce they had on the oysters were amazing! The karaage was not bad, but it was okay. Crispy tuna rice was also pretty good (not part of the happy hour). I also had the poke tacos (not pictured) which was very good! The lychee martini was a good deal and was stronger than I expected, and was very enjoyable! Service was also pretty good!

I visited the Sky Desk a bunch of times since it opened.  It's not that busy at lunch now.  They spent a ton of money making this place look fabulous but the prices are high. Glass Box has an interesting design.  If you sit in the sushi bar area you are actually in a glass box. I started with the tempura shrimp.  It was $3 for 2 small tempura shrimp as an addon to the lunch menu.  Batter had a little crunch to it and was a little saltier than I like.  Other than that I liked the flavor.  Shrimp was tender and had a nice flavor. Kalbi lunch special was $18 and a very good portion size.  I was impressed how tender and juicy the kalbi was.  Tons of flavor from the marinade.  Rice was a little dry.  I liked the mild flavor. One of the things that impressed me was you get a sharp knife here.  Lots of places will give you a dull knife which doesn't do much cutting.  Here I was to easily cut the kalbi. 2nd visit I tried the won ton soup which was $25.  Won tons were a big pork ball.  Flavor was ok but I prefer a pork and shrimp mixture.  Also the won tons were overcooked as the won ton wrapper was disintegrating.  The shrimp also suffered from overcooking as the flavor had leached out.  Chicken pieces were tender and I loved the flavor of the dark meat.  Bbq pork was tender and I loved the 5 spice powder flavor.  Bok choy was fresh and crisp with a fresh flavor.  The won ton soup had a ton of ingredients and really filled me up. 3rd visit I tried the beef bulgogi with add on gyoza and bbq pork.  I got a bad feeling when I saw the shriveled up bbq pork.  It looked like all the moisture had been removed.  As suspected it was hard and dry.  I'm guessing it had been microwaved either too many times or for too long.  Gyoza was crispy around the edges and soft in the center.  Flavor was ok but I prefer it crispy all the way around. Beef bulgogi was tender and full of delicious flavor.  I would have prefered more beef and less onions. Staff was nice and efficient.  Lunch specials are a good deal.  I loved the kalbi and the beef bulgogi.

Katsudon had no onions or sauce, other than just tasting oily. Breading on the pork cutlet fell right off. Can't tell if the pork was spoiled or just really disgusting and badly seasoned, way too sweet and strangely sour tasting. The rice was well made and the egg omelet was tender. So I paid $20 to have a bowl of plain rice and wet egg topping.

Located inside the Sky Deck in Del Mar. Food is Thai/Japanese. Came here on a Thursday and had no issue getting seated. Our waitress was so nice and friendly! Loved the aesthetic of the restaurant, very modern and chic. We ordered the shrimp tempura, California roll, katsu, poke tacos, and drunken noodles; everything was delicious! Left satisfied and excited to return!

Glass Box is at the back of the SkyDeck at the Highlands mall. About half of the restaurant is typical tables separated by a railing from the rest of the complex. The inner half is a cool looking glass box with a sushi bar and a number of seats so that you can interact with the sushi chefs directly. The place is very pricey and IMO not worth the price. However, the lunch and happy hour menus are good deals. I would rate the sushi as good but not great. Most was very good but my salmon sashimi and roll were fishy smelling and tasting. The katsu was excellent, however, the curry was way too salty. A good place to stop by if you can make it for the lunch or happy hour.

Fun sushi experience. The location is a must and the service was great! Their happy hour deals are great and I would recommend the tacos! Perfect for a date night to sit at the bar.

Every time I have eaten there it has been delicious. I made my way there slowly. Started off with Ordering dinners on DoorDash. Was a really big fan of the wonton soup. And sushi rolls. Then more recently I tried eating there with friends during a restaurant week promo, and had a delicious lunch chirashi bowl. Knew I needed to come back. After a very stressful day of work, I decided to treat myself and headed straight for their sushi bar. Ordered my childhood classic favorites: miso soup, edamame, green tea, hamachi nigiri and salmon sashimi. The chefs here are super awesome. I wasn't feeling particularly chatty, but it was nice to watch them do their thing with all the other guests. And even though I wasn't a particularly highroller they treated me really nicely. I'll be back for sure. The only question is how soon...

My girlfriends and I love GlassBox! Everything in the SkyDeck is nice and the ambience is always lovely. We love the Happy Hour!! You can get smaller portions of food for cheaper prices and we tend to sample them all. They've always been accommodating for us since sometimes we show up on a whim and don't make reservations, but they always seem to get us in.. so thank you for being so nice!! Happy Hour ends at 6pm and we showed up at 550pm once and they still were nice enough to allow us to sit, as long as we were gone by the reservation time. We always enjoy the food here!!

My Opinions: Sushi 2nd rate or worse; Service Negligent, indifferent. Summary Avoid at all cost

Is Glass Box's spark fading!? I swung by Glass Box for another round of Happy Hour, hoping to relive the magic, but things have slid a bit since my last visit. Let's start with the good: the oysters are still the undeniable stars. Fresh, even the sauce is different than last time, but still totally worth the $1, no complaints there! Now for the not-so-great news. The lychitini that I raved about? It was a bit too sweet this time, missing that perfect balance. The spicy tuna hand rolls didn't fare much better, the seaweed was stale, not crispy, and the tuna itself lacked that punch it had before. Even the steak skewers, which I usually devour, were a bit off. It seems the quality has slid down a notch overall.

Glass Box offered a 3 courses for $50 deal for Restaurant Week. I typically go to an Italian restaurant during Restaurant Week, but wanted to switch it up for this year. It was an amazing choice because not only was the food delicious, but there was so much food that I ended up taking leftovers home. Course 1: I chose the Chirashi Bowl (8 pieces of chef's choice sashimi). My bowl came with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and amaebi (sweet shrimp). Each piece was perfectly cut, delicious, and fresh. I could not stop eating it. The amaebi was such a nice surprise, because it's one of my favorites and doesn't usually appear in most of the chirashi bowls that I've ordered in other restaurants. Course 2: I got the Corn Potage (Japanese corn soup). This was creamy and tasty. Course 3: The Butter Shoyu Chicken had perfectly crispy skin, and the chicken thigh meat remained juicy on the inside. Dessert: There was a chef's choice cake with ice cream on top. It was a sweet ending to the meal. The server was quick and efficient, and refilled my green tea very promptly. She also timed each course really well, and would bring the next course right when I finished the previous one. I would highly recommend this restaurant for Restaurant Week, and will be back to try more dishes during non Restaurant Weeks too!

The Sky Deck is a really neat spot and all of the restaurants have their own unique ambiance to them. I love the concept and have been to other places like this, but the decor all around was lovely! Hubs and I chose the Glass Box. The lychee martini is one of his new favorite drinks in sd which says a lot. The fried rice was a major disappointment and had close to no flavor and did not look appealing. The salad and shrimp tempura were good. The samurai roll was good and the best thing we ordered. The miso soup was flavorless and had low quality tofu and seaweed. Our server was very sweet and helpful and we loved the ambiance. The idea of being inside the glass box made it very fun. There was a parking lot.

Food: Transparent Sushi Combo - edamame, tuna sashimi w/ ponzu & chives (2pcs), albacore sushi w/ ginger/garlic/jalapeno (2pcs), salmon sushi w/ yuzu koshu (2pcs), japanese yellosuit sushi w/ lemon (1pc), hirame sushi w/ yuzu ponzu (1pc), red snapper sushi w/ chardonnay salt (1pc), salmon hand rolls, toro hand rolls, california rolls; Thai Salad - chicken, mint, cucumber, red onions, thai basil, spring mix, cherry tomatoes, served w/ peanut sweet chili sauce; Katsu Curry - pork, carrot, onion, potato Service: friendly service, sushi is made to order Design: interiors is modern with a literal glass box for the sushi counter with the rest of the table seating outside of the glass box, but inside the larger food hall (Sky Deck) Overall: if you want good, modern sushi and other Japanese/Asian fusion options in a beautiful setting, then check it out this spot in Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Town Center

We love coming to this spot in the sky deck for a date night. They have a great variety of menu options from sushi to teriyaki bowls. We decided to go with sushi tonight and shared the poke nachos to start. This is a great deal considering there is a lot of fish in the nachos and was super filling. We ended up getting two different rolls to share. The Orgasmo roll was by far my favorite and would totally order it again!

We came here for happy hour and the food was delicious! My friend got the lychitini and that was also really good. The yuzu and lychee was very refreshing. I got the chicken and pork belly skewers and those were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The shrimp tempura hand roll was also delicious. I will say, this place is a still a bit pricy for happy hour, but it's not too bad considering it is a sushi place. Would definitely recommend! Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5

Glass Box is situated in the back part of Sky Deck. First time here. Came for lunch during restaurant week. I chose the wonton soup and chirashi bowl. Hot soup was perfect for a chilly day. The chirashi bowl was amazing. Fish were fresh and fresh wasabi was a big plus. I will definitely be back.

Glass Box is located at the Sky Deck in the Del Mar Plaza. Love the glass decor! I've been here several times. The chef is amazing and has something unique and different every time we've been here. We did an early birthday celebration for hubby's and had a fantastic time a few months ago. I always get their lychee mocktail- it's so pretty and refreshing. They also have noodles, skewers, etc. If you're not in the mood for sushi.

Interesting dining experience that I did not expect. Restaurant located within what seemed to be a gallery of restaurants and bars, which just had a very great atmosphere a very up beat mood with amazing service and amazing food.

I can't believe I've been living under a rock and this was my first time at Sky Deck! It's a beautiful food stall market with some great eateries including Glass Box! Everything was quite good, just not on the top of my favorites sushi list. Fish quality was decent. Rolls were creative and good. My favorite was the salmon three ways as it had ikura and crispy salmon skin inside the roll that added a nice crunch to it. I also really enjoyed the crispy tuna rice and my spicy salmon hand roll. It was actually spicy (where most places down play the spice in it) Their lunch special galbi was also a hit for the kiddo dining with us. It's a great portion/deal for $18! We got there super early and was sat right away. Guy was our server and was pleasant as well. I'd definitely come back to try some other things. I loved the cool glass box for their sushi bar seating as well!

Came here because we love oysters and were looking for an easily accessible $1 oyster happy hour. Huge pro of this place: happy hour is EVERY DAY (including weekends) 2-6PM and features $1 oysters as well as other tasty small bites including fried rice, meat skewers, edamame and hand rolls!!! Game changer for those of us who consistently work weekdays and are hard pressed to make it to a weekday afternoon happy hour. The hand rolls were excellent and the seafood was fresh, and only $7 for happy hour. Meat skewers were also tasty. Had a party member who ordered the yuzu highball and they were not impressed, felt it tasted a bit watered down. Oysters themselves didn't quite blow us away unfortunately, they didn't taste quite as fresh or as crisp as we would've liked and we weren't a big fan of the sauce they served it with (not entirely sure what it was but it was like this sour spicy asian-style sauce). Would've preferred that they serve the sauce separately rather than on the oyster itself, so that we could've adjusted the sauces ourselves. Overall great modern ambiance in a super convenient location (Del Mar Skydeck), diverse food menu and fantastic happy hour overall, but oyster-wise we would've rather paid more for pricier, fresher oysters at a different establishment than the $1 oysters here (we were huge fans of the oysters at Tom Ham's even though they were $24 for a half dozen) - maybe you get what you pay for? Will be continuing to hunt for the best oyster happy hour in town.

Edamame was good! we got the yuzu and garlic seasoning so it had a sour tang to it but was still very tasty. We went for happy hour so it was only $5, restaurant was not too busy given it was 4:30pm on a Sunday. Service was also really fast. Samurai roll was very tasty! You could really taste the crunch of the tempura. Would get this again next time though restaurant is on the higher end for price Restaurant is located in Sky Deck alongside multiple other restaurants. Lots of parking is available :)

We left a bit disappointed in the food and overall experience. We came here for my birthday dinner and were excited to try some new sushi. Hamachi is my favorite however all of the hamachi dishes we ordered were a little underwhelming. The hamachi seemed to be sliced in an odd way and the huge chunks were difficult to chew. The oysters were probably our favorite part of the meal and we were pleased to get them on happy hour as overall the prices here are a bit higher than your average sushi spot in San Diego. Additionally, sitting at the railing was okay but with people constantly walking past it felt a little like sitting on a sidewalk patio without much privacy. I don't think we will be back as neither the quality of the food nor the seating layout were ideal.