Ironside Fish & Oyster
Seafood restaurant · San Diego ·
Seafood & cocktails in renovated warehouse with nautical design
Seafood & cocktails in renovated warehouse with nautical design
"Little Italy’s bustling India Street is home to Ironside, a maritime-themed outpost from Consortium Holdings (Leila, Seneca). The vintage nautical setting complements the seafood-focused menu: platters piled high with oysters and Maine lobster, buttery lobster rolls, shrimp aguachile, and more. The clam chowder is an excellent starter (or entree) — a savory bowl loaded with clams and bacon bits, served with a cheddar biscuit for dipping. For chowder with a twist, try the chowder fries: garlic fries covered with cheddar, bacon, and a layer of soup used as the dressing." - Roxana Becerril
"Ironside Fish & Oyster is a seafood restaurant in San Diego's Little Italy. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Helmed by chef Moira Hill, this stunning seafood spot is decorated to look like a 19th-century ocean liner with tentacle-looking lighting overhead. Garage doors open up to India Street, and anchor hooks hold handbags. Known for its raw oysters served with house-made mignonette, the Little Italy establishment also shines with classics like lobster rolls with brown butter mayo, filet-o-fish sandwiches with spicy tartar, and octopus a la plancha with olive chorizo tapenade and sherry and spicy aioli. Don’t skip on a cocktail with a sea-inspired theme or a glass of wine from its curated menu." - Helen I. Hwang
"For an elevated fish and chips experience, diners can go for tempura-battered rockfish, plated artfully with fries seasoned with Old Bay (a mix of spices and flavors including celery salt, mustard, red pepper, and paprika), coleslaw, and tartar sauce ($26), at this perennially hip Little Italy seafood haven. Take advantage of the great selection of craft beers and pair your plate with a nice Saison or maybe even a cocktail — try “J’s Famous Ironside Bloody Caesar,” which has founding chef Jason McLeod’s secret Tofino Distillery vodka and Caesar dressing blend with optional add-ons like an oyster and shrimp or half an order of ceviche. Anyone coming to dine at Ironside can feel good knowing their meal supports local fishermen from Tuna Harbor Dockside Market." - Roxana Becerril
"I note that Natalie Sawyer of Ironside Fish & Oyster contributed a recipe to the cookbook and is listed among the prominent area chefs who have been champions of local, sustainable seafood." - Candice Woo