Ironside Fish and Oyster

Ironside offers fresh seafood and inventive cocktails in a hip location with quirky decor. It’s located near Little Italy, but there’s nothing cliché about the menu. Reminds me of cooler, updated Shaw’s Crab House (Chicago) meets Island Creek Oyster Bar (Boston). Can be pretty loud at night, just fyi.

Ironside Fish and Oyster

1654 India St., San Diego, CA 92101; (619) 269-3033