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05/21/2026
Drinking $6 martinis for a chance to win music festival tickets? That’s what we call being financially responsible fr.🍸🎟️
Join us on Tuesday, June 2 at Lionfish to enter to win 2 tickets to Into the Horizon Music Festival — 1 martini = 1 entry.
🔗 Book your martini now via link in bio.
05/19/2026
A $6 reason to love Tuesdays at Lionfish🍸 Reserve your martini for tomorrow via link in bio.
05/07/2026
Clearly, standards are… evolving. Good thing there’s a Singles Mixer at Lionfish tomorrow 😌 Thursday, May 7, 7–9PM.
🍸 Custom themed cocktails
🏆Attendees also enter to win a romantic dinner at
🔗RSVP now via link in bio!
05/01/2026
Martini Tuesday, but make it Cinco 🌶️ $6 tequila martinis with a Tajín rim. RSVP now via link in bio!
04/29/2026
These singles clearly need some help... luckily we’re hosting a mixer! San Diego Singles Mixer at Lionfish next Thursday, May 7 | 7–9PM.
🍸 Custom themed cocktails for the night
❣️ Bonus: win a romantic dinner at (perfect for a first date… or a plot twist)
RSVP now via link in bio!
04/28/2026
Not your average bouquet. Six hand rolls, elegantly wrapped for Mother’s Day 💐
Available at Lionfish only on Sunday, May 10th. Link in bio to reserve.
04/17/2026
Sake to me specials tonight… because staying in was never the vibe.
• Nashville Hot Spam Musubi — crispy fried spam, Nashville hot glaze, nori, soy wasabi dipping sauce
• Sweet Heat Roll — spicy crab mix, yamagobo, cucumber, topped with seared tuna, avocado, micros, sesame seeds, wasabi dressing
• Tropical Thunder Roll — tempura shrimp, spicy tuna, yamagobo, topped with salmon, kampachi, mango, negi, bubu arare, sweet chili ponzu
✨Book now via link in bio.
04/13/2026
Cancel the rest - this is the only plan that matters 🍸 $6 martinis every Tuesday, 5-9pm. Book your martini via link in bio.
04/02/2026
No further questions.🍸 Join us Tuesday, April 7 for $6 martinis + a one-night-only garnish bar—olives, espresso beans, citrus twists & more. Build it dirty, bold, or a little extra.
🔗 Reserve your spot via link in bio.
03/28/2026
Martini Tuesdays just got personal… we’re bringing a custom martini garnish bar to Lionfish on April 7 🍸
Green olives, blue cheese-stuffed, pepper-stuffed, garlic-stuffed, lemon twists, espresso beans—go classic or go off.
🔗 Reserve your spot via link in bio.
03/27/2026
Craving something late night? We got you.
Happy Hour goes down tonight from 9–10pm—$1.50 oysters, cocktails $10 and under, and $9 hot and cold plates. Pull up, order everything, thank us later.
🌙 Every Friday & Saturday from 9-10pm.
🔗 Book your spot now via link in bio.
03/23/2026
Win Padres Opening Day tickets for drinking $6 martinis tomorrow? Yeah… say less.
One martini = one entry for winning two tickets to Padres Opening Day this Thursday, March 26th.
Winner announced Wednesday, March 25th on our instagram stories!
🔗 Link in bio to reserve for tomorrow, March 24th.
03/22/2026
Padres Opening Day, but make it Lionfish ⚾️
Available this Thursday, March 26 at 4PM— game day classics, elevated (and yes, they’re only $8 each).
• Dynamite Dog — all-beef hot dog, crab, spicy aioli, crispy onion, negi
• Banana Crunch Sundae — banana caramel ice cream, caramelized bananas, whipped cream, chocolate, pretzels, shortbread
🔗 Reserve your table now through link in bio
03/20/2026
This weekend, get your game face and your Gone Bananas cocktail—dedicated to the Savanna Bananas playing at Petco Park 🍌
Only running this weekend at Lionfish - link in bio to reserve your cocktail 🍸
03/19/2026
For Lionfish’s sake… you deserve this.
• Dynamite Dog — all-beef hot dog, crab, spicy aioli, crispy onion, negi on a sesame bun
• Dirty Boy Roll — seared albacore, chipotle aioli, eel sauce, negi, gobo / spicy tuna, avocado, yamagobo
• Golden Miso Roll — mustard miso, negi, ikura / shrimp tempura, avocado, salmon
Only tonight for Sake To Me Thursdays. Only for those who know what they’re doing.
Reserve your table for tonight — link in bio 🍣
03/18/2026
Winning two tickets to Padres Opening Day just for drinking martinis? Say less. 🍸⚾
Join us for Martini Tuesdays on Tuesday, March 24th at Lionfish for your chance to win two tickets to Opening Day on Thursday, March 26th. One martini = one entry.
Drink up and reserve your spot now through link in bio.
03/13/2026
$6 Matcha Martinis this Tuesday, March 17th for St. Patty’s Day 🍵 Because green should taste this good.
🔗Reserve your martini in downtown San Diego via link in bio.
03/11/2026
Matcha lovers… clear your calendar. We’re celebrating St. Patty’s Day with $6 Matcha Martinis — and since it’s Martini Tuesday, the math just makes sense.
🔗 Reserve your table through the link in bio.
03/10/2026
POV: you just found your new Tuesday ritual. 🍸
$6 martinis every Tuesday at Lionfish… gatekeeping not allowed.
See you tonight ✨ Link in bio to reserve.
*w/ purchase
03/10/2026
Plans for National Espresso Martini Day this Sunday?
Don’t worry… we made them for you. 😏
Our espresso martini tree for four featuring is basically a love language.
🔗 Reserve through the link in bio.
03/05/2026
Sake To Me specials comin’ in hot 🥵:
• Open Sesame — Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna, Out, Micro Shiso, Fermented Chili Ponzu, Sesame Ginger Broth
• Empire Crunch Roll — Top: Kosho Aioli, Micro Shiso, Sesame Seeds, Crunchy Garlic, Ponzu, Matcha Ponzu | Inside: Bang Bang Shrimp, Kizami Wasabi, Yamagobo
• The Dino — Top: Salmon, Avocado, Lemon, Squid Ink Tobiko, Micro Shiso | Inside: Crab, Yamagobo
🔗 Link in bio to reserve for Sake To Me Thursday tonight
03/03/2026
Sip a martini at $6 Martini Tuesdays tomorrow. Win CRSSD tickets. Repeat.🍸
Every martini purchased tomorrow = 1 shot at 2 CRSSD Festival tickets 🎟️ Book your martini through link in bio.
02/19/2026
The martinis aren’t lying 🫢 We’re giving away 2 CRSSD festival tickets at the next two Martini Tuesdays - 2/24 and 3/3.
All you have to do? Order a martini. Each martini = one entry.
One winner will be selected and announced March 5th on our social media!
🔗 Book your martini via link in bio
*w/ purchase
02/18/2026
Starting the Lunar New Year today on a sweet note👇
✨ Lunar New Year Macaron - Yuzu Curd, strawberry coulis, chamomile cream & olive oil snow
Our limited time macaron is here now through Saturday, February 22. Come get your sweet start to the year.
02/10/2026
Galentine’s Day is calling… and the cosmos are flowing.🍸
Join us Friday, February 13th at Lionfish for a S*x and the City–inspired night featuring bottomless cosmos and espresso martinis for $29 per person — exactly how Carrie Bradshaw would want it.
Dress code: glam. Because your girls deserve a night out that’s unforgettable. ✨
Address
435 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA
92101
To get to the restaurant on Fifth Avenue in San Diego, you can take the trolley and get off at the Fifth Avenue Station. From there, it is a short walk to the restaurant.
If you are driving, parking is available on the street or in a nearby paid parking lot. Note that parking can be limited near popular restaurants in the area and it may be necessary to walk a few blocks to find available spots.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Sunday |
5pm - 9pm |
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What people say
Seafood restaurants are known for their fresh and flavorful dishes that transport you to the coast with every bite. And Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine in San Diego is no exception. Located inside the Pendry Hotel in the heart of Gaslamp District, Lionfish offers a design-driven hotspot that serves up modern coastal cuisine with innovative twists.
The menu at Lionfish features both sustainable seafood and prime meats, all prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients. From light and fresh appetizers to small sharable plates, every dish is crafted with care and precision to tantalize your taste buds. And if you're looking for a more intimate experience, there's a private dining area available on the second floor of the restaurant.
But it's not just about the food at Lionfish - their hand-crafted cocktails are also a must-try. Carefully prepared by high-end mixologists in the restaurant's buzzing bar scene, these cocktails perfectly complement the flavors of the dishes.
Overall, Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine is a culinary destination that offers an unforgettable dining experience. With its innovative twists on classic dishes and buzzing atmosphere, it's no wonder why this San Diego gem has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
