Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop featuring a creative sushi and modern Japanese menu curated by world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back.
Downtown’s only rooftop sushi restaurant and bar offers an extensive array of sake and unique Japanese-inspired cocktails set in a vividly unique atmosphere. Two outdoor fire pits, organic interior design elements, traditional Japanese and contemporary architectural details set up a perfect SoCal experience under the illuminating lights of historic Gaslamp Quarter.
Lumi by Akira Back features his signature flavors with a California twist, using local ingredients throughout the menu and influences from around the world for an immersive dining experience.
Lively rooftop Japanese eatery spotlighting sushi, seafood & meat plates, plus cocktails & sake. Based on 321 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
366 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 329-5864
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Hours
| Friday |
5 PM–1:30 AM |
| Saturday |
11:30 AM–1:30 AM |
| Sunday |
11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5–11 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
5–11 PM |
| Wednesday |
5–11 PM |
| Thursday |
5 PM–12 AM |
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Reviews
Michelle Bolton
This was a dining experience. Sensational.
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Sue Ann
Had the Seabass Serrano roll after the bartender said it was a popular menu item. The spicy tuna took over the flavor of the roll so the other flavors were a bit more difficult to pick up. Service was quick, I was able to walk there from the Convention Center and back within my allotted 1 hr 15 min break.
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Isabel
I have came to Lumi twice now and the food is pretty good. I would say most of the food here is good and some of it is transcending me somewhere magical good like the lacuma cigar dessert and the seared salmon. I just love the sauce that they use for the salmon it’s very unique to Lumi. I feel like I haven’t had salmon like Lumi’s prior to Lumi and I order/make a lot of salmon. I have ordered things that were just alright as well. I have been there twice and the Lumi’s signature slushie cocktail Haru was not available both times so I settled for the Ringo which works. I enjoyed the food very much and would love to try the omakase. The presentation of their food is beautiful. I love the atmosphere. It’s a very trendy, hip, looking place. It can be cold and their heaters don’t always work so bring jacket it’s on a rooftop.
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Rodrigo Arb de Castro
Excellent japanese-peruvian restaurant in Gaslamp Quarter. The atmosphere is trendy in this nice 4th floor rooftop surrounded by downtown San Diego. The food is absolutely amazing, the Akira Back Pizza is a must try and we had lots of fun and tasted great fish with what they call a mystery box. I really appreciated that they made plain fish rolls for my son (despite not being part of the menu).
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Parker Pilati
Came here for my birthday dinner earlier this month! The vibes on the rooftop were so fun. The service was great. We were a fairly large group and everyone had a great experience. JJ was awesome and made sure we were taken care of. The surf n turf roll was a crowd favorite. I highly recommend Lumi!
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Shiva Gholami
The food is so tasty at Lumi. The cocktails were a little strong, but the Mujito was so good. I give the Mujito 5 out of 5 and the food 5 out of 5.
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Alpa Patel
It’s a vibe! Rooftop sushi lounge/restaurant with funky lights/ambience. Everything was amazing quality, delicious and high end.l (ie pricey) Loved the cocktails- especially Tamashi soul. Although the akira pizza was $29, it was good and we ordered 3. Would definitely recommend! I especially loved the katsu and speciality rolls.
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Genny Liu
Overrated. There is a vibe but the food is not great. The presentation of the sushi rolls is not what you would expect from an establishment charging these prices. Also, the server possibly didn’t punch in a few dishes and blamed it on the system for not going through so we waited quite a while. The location being an outdoor patio space is nice.
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Mallory Brown
Had the best experience here at Lumi for our anniversary dinner. Food by a Michelin star chef did not disappoint, it was unique, SO flavorful, beautiful and all came out so fast. Our server Tim was fantastic at giving us recommendations from drinks, to apps, to our main. Nate was an awesome host, he made sure we had everything we needed and was great conversation. 10/10 food, experience, and service.
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Wendy Lancaster
The best fusion sushi place in San Diego. Top notch decor and food.
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