Lumi

4.6

686 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

Featuring world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experience serving innovative Japanese fare and sushi accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–1:00 am Fri 5:30 pm–1:30 am Sat 6:00 pm–1:30 am
Phone number
(619) 329-5864
Website
http://lumirooftop.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Akira Back
Private party facilities
Featuring chef Akira Back, Lumi is an upscale rooftop experience with a creative sushi & modern Japanese menu accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere. High energy, high end, high up - views of the city pair well with punchy pops of color & three-dimensional art features.
Private party contact
Private Events Team: (619) 457-6521

Location
366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
J St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Late Night Cocktails Only Reservation
Multiple dates available
Come join us on the roof top for cocktails. This reservation is only for beverage service and no items from our kitchen can be ordered at this time of the night. This reservation does not guarantee that you will get a table but will get up on the roof.
$500 Minimum - Premier High Top Marble Table
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our highly sought after high top marble table in the center of all the action, close the the DJ so you can be part of the party. This table is perfect for groups as intimate as 6 persons or as large as 12. Our premier marble high top table come with a $500 food and beverage minimum which does not include tax and service charge.
$700 Minimum - Premier Fire Pit Table
Multiple dates available
Join us at one of our premier fire pit tables with spectacular views of the Gaslamp. This table is perfect for groups of 6 to 15 whether you're looking for a night out or celebrating a special occasion. This table comes with a $700 food & beverage minimum which does not include tax or service charge.

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What 686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lumi delights with its vibrant rooftop ambiance and exceptional Japanese fusion cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing sushi" and "phenomenal food," complemented by attentive service. While the music can be lively, the atmosphere is ideal for celebrations and gatherings. The creative menu offers unique dishes, making it a "favorite spot" in San Diego.

686 Reviews

S
Sebastian
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service and the sushi rolls were good, although the music was too loud to have a meaningful conversation
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Liz
VIP
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing sushi in a really cool rooftop location. The fish was super fresh and flavorful. The mystery box was an outstanding combination of sashimi and sauces. The service was excellent.
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Daniel
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food is always phenomenal, but food service can lack sometimes. Long waits for drinks and orders sometimes, however, food comes out quickly.
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Paul
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On a Saturday night at Lumi, our table was located on the rooftop near the kitchen. It was a nice location for our group of five. The ambience was lively and fun. There was a dj and a good number of people present. The noise level was fairly loud though not too loud preventing us from having a conversation We took the suggestion of our waitress and started with a couple of cold plate dishes. We had the Akira Back Pizza and Bluefin Tuna Tatiki. The pizza was very tasty, though be aware there were jalapeño pieces on them (easy enough to flick them off if anyone didn’t want the spice). The tatiki was fine though our group felt the slices were very thin and a bit small. We then tried the Rock Shrimp Tempura and Cauliflower Tempura. Both were delicious and were plenty for our group to share. Finally, we had four signature rolls. We tried the Lumi, Sea Bass Serrano, Godzilla, and Puff Salmon. We enjoyed all four. The Sea Bass Serrano was our favorite. Though they really were all well made and had plenty of flavor. The service was very good. The food came out timely. Our waitress, Bailey was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Great time!
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Jonathan
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Sushi was fine but overpriced for what you got. Nice setting with some good drinks
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Brian
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! Sushi was fresh, servers were very nice. Ambience was perfect! The pork belly was really tender and full of flavor!
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Francis
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! Energetic atmosphere! Our server Jose was awesome!
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Jon
VIP
Atlanta Metro
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible place w great unique food and creative fresh cocktails. One of my favorite places on the West coast. Servers are very helpful explaining the drinks and dishes. Highly recommend for any occasion.
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Tyler
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Note that if you have a party of two and order "a mystery box" that you will get charged for two.
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Bruce
VIP
San Diego
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been here several times and this time did not disappoint. The good and service was excellent. It was my wife’s birthday and they comped us some special saki shots and dessert. The staff could not have been nicer. That’s why we’ll keep returning.
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FAQs

Lumi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 329-5864.

Lumi is rated 4.6 stars by 686 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

366 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
J St.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–1:00 am Fri 5:30 pm–1:30 am Sat 6:00 pm–1:30 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Akira Back
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://lumirooftop.com/
Phone number
(619) 329-5864
Private party facilities
Featuring chef Akira Back, Lumi is an upscale rooftop experience with a creative sushi & modern Japanese menu accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere. High energy, high end, high up - views of the city pair well with punchy pops of color & three-dimensional art features.
Private party contact
Private Events Team: (619) 457-6521

Lumi

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Late Night Cocktails Only Reservation

$500 Minimum - Premier High Top Marble Table

$700 Minimum - Premier Fire Pit Table

Popular dishes

Surf N Turf

Charred Yellowtail

Miso

Menu

What 686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lumi offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lumi restaurant rated?

Is Lumi currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information