Baja fish tacos
Beer-battered or grilled — Pacific Beach and Barrio counters.
Best seafood restaurants in San Diego
496 restaurants in San Diego
Start here
Three places to start in San Diego
Three rooms we would send a first-time visitor to — complete profiles, strong ratings, and a clear seafood focus.
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Worth knowing in San Diego
A short second list for when the first three are booked, too far, or not the mood.
Editor's pick
Point Loma Seafoods
4.5★ · 6,269
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Duke's La Jolla
4.5★ · 5,726
Editor's pick
La Puerta
4.5★ · 5,397
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
4.5★ · 5,094
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Rockin' Baja Lobster - Old Town
4.4★ · 5,623
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Tom Ham's Lighthouse
4.5★ · 4,600
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Coasterra
4.4★ · 5,385
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South Beach Bar & Grille
4.5★ · 4,285
Top-rated picks
Top-rated picks in San Diego
Highly rated seafood restaurants in San Diego, chosen on ratings, reviews and complete profiles.
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Planning seafood in San Diego? 496 rated fish restaurants in one shortlist.
Listed venues are spread across 47 areas including Callejon Miguel Anzurez 11796, Av. C Niños Héroes 1061, frente al Bank of america, Aeropuerto 16000-Planta Alta, so you can search by the part of San Diego you are visiting.
Beyond classic fish and seafood, listings here cover styles such as sushi.
Venues cluster across Callejon Miguel Anzurez 11796, Av. C Niños Héroes 1061, frente al Bank of america, Aeropuerto 16000-Planta Alta — filter by area or sort by rating below.
What to order
Baja-meets-Pacific
Fish tacos, yellowtail, and La Jolla views — San Diego seafood is casual, sunny, and cross-border.
Yellowtail & local catch
Sashimi-grade yellowtail when boats land — confirm species.
Lobster & sea urchin (seasonal)
San Diego spiny lobster when in season — splurge plates.
Oysters & ceviche
Carlsbad oysters and citrus-cured fish — Little Italy patios.
Local species & catches
YellowtailTunaLobsterSea urchinWhite seabass
Map of seafood restaurants in San Diego
Explore listed fish restaurants across San Diego, United States.
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FAQ — San Diego
What are the best seafood restaurants in San Diego?+
San Diego currently lists 496 seafood and fish restaurants on FishRestaurants.com, sorted by rating and review volume where available.
Where can I find fish restaurants near me in San Diego?+
Use the map section and restaurant list on this page to compare locations across San Diego, then open individual profiles for address and hours.
What are the best grilled fish restaurants in San Diego?+
See the grilled fish category block for venues tagged with grilled fish and classic seafood grill styles.
Which seafood restaurants in San Diego are good for families?+
Compare ratings, price range, and opening hours on individual restaurant pages to find family-friendly options in San Diego, United States.
Are there seafood restaurants near popular areas in San Diego?+
The map and neighbourhood section on this page shows how listed restaurants are distributed across San Diego.