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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and San Diego Magazine. Updated August 2026.
The Fishery · Pacific Beach
Attached to a seafood distributor in Pacific Beach: the freshest catch in the city.
El Pescador Fish Market · La Jolla
A La Jolla institution serving locals fresh fish for over 40 years.
The Marine Room · La Jolla
Waves crash against the windows at this fine-dining seafood landmark on La Jolla Shores.
Mabel's Gone Fishing · North Park
Part gintoneria, part wine bar: Spanish-leaning small plates like house-smoked mackerel and paella.
Ironside Fish & Oyster · Little Italy
Little Italy's oyster-bar crown jewel: raw bar, lobster roll, and a serious cocktail program.