Lumi

Japanese & Sushi in San Diego, California

4.3 (612)

CategoryJapanese & Sushi
Address366 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
AreaSan Diego, California
Phone(619) 329-5864
Google rating 4.3 (612)

Hours

Monday5:30–11 pm
Tuesday5:30–11 pm
Wednesday5:30–11 pm
Thursday5:30 pm–12 am
Friday5:30 pm–1:30 am
Saturday5:30 pm–1:30 am
Sunday5:30–11 pm

About Lumi

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.

Lumi is a japanese in San Diego, California. It is listed at 366 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, which places it among the local businesses of San Diego that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

Portion sizes and pricing swing widely across this group, from a $10 lunch bowl to a multi-course tasting menu at an upscale sushi counter, so checking recent reviews and photos is more useful than the price range alone. In San Diego, dinner reservations for popular izakaya, hot pot and Korean BBQ spots fill up on Friday and Saturday nights, so booking ahead or arriving at opening is worth it. Many restaurants across California run daily lunch specials on weekdays that are not listed on the dinner menu, so it is worth asking. Halal, vegetarian and gluten-free options vary a lot by kitchen; call ahead if you have a dietary restriction rather than assuming the menu will note it.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 5:30–11 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Lumi at (619) 329-5864; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, lumirooftop.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 612 reviews, which is a strong result for a japanese in San Diego and suggests consistent service.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

J-Ty Robison a month ago

Atmosphere and service were top notch. Quality of the ingredients and fish were fantastic. The balance of the flavor of the dishes were just off. The seared yellow tail and green onion roll had FOUR sprigs of green onion running through it and a chive spring on top. All I could taste was green onion. The lean tuna in the mystery box was a beautiful cut of fish completely overpowered by truffle oil. I can go on, everything was SO CLOSE to being amazing, I just found the balance of the dishes to need refinement.

Jeff King 2 months ago

My wife and I enjoyed our anniversary dinner here. That said, we note our anniversary on our OpenTable reservation, but the restaurant didn't do anything with that information. We had seaweed salad, edamame, the lumi roll, and the crispy karikari tuna roll. My favorite was the lumi roll with three types of fish in a cucumber wrap with no rice-- just the good stuff. If you get the karikari tuna roll, go for the Toro upgrade. We got the spicy tuna topping and it was okay. I enjoyed a negroni cocktail. It was mixed well. For dessert, we got the lumi cigar which was fun but we both wished the peach compote had a stronger peach flavor. Service was attentive without being intrusive, the only hiccup was when the cigar was brought and he said he'd be back with plates but must have got distracted. We flagged someone else who got them quickly. They have specials for locals on Mondays so we might try going back then.

Sadaf Mokhammadzay (Sadafi7) 3 months ago

If you’re looking for a rooftop dining experience in San Diego, Lumi is definitely worth the visit. The sushi was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every roll we tried was packed with quality ingredients and tasted just as amazing as it looked. The location is perfect, right in the heart of the city, and the rooftop view makes the entire experience even more special. As the sun goes down and the city lights come alive, the atmosphere becomes absolutely stunning. The service was attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcomed throughout the evening. The bar offers a great selection of drinks, and everything from the cocktails to the food was crafted with care. What truly sets Lumi apart is the ambiance. Between the beautiful rooftop setting, vibrant energy, gorgeous views, and stylish decor, it’s the kind of place that makes you want to stay all night.

My Le 5 months ago

Came here for San Diego Restaurant week in January 2026. Three course for $65. We ordered: 1st -Chicken karaage - hard crunch just straight up fried chicken skin and chicken jerky due to the dryness. No flavor unless you dip. It was like eating chicharron. -Egg plant skewers - Couldn’t tell it wasn’t meat, it had the firm and tender texture with Unami flavors. 2nd -Rock shrimp tempura - this would taste better with rice. Almost like honey walnut shrimp. Ate like 3 and got full. Too much batter. -Big eye tuna tataki - nothing stood out 3rd -Surf and turf roll - by the time we got this dish, we were already disappointed not satisfied. -Kim chi chaufa - basic fired rice with the crispy burnt rice at the bottom. For a place this upscale, I wasn’t impressed with the restaurant week menu. The food was under whelming. Sad to say that our favorite dish out of all were the egg plant skewers. I would rate 2 for the food but increase due to the view and ambiance. We looked around and saw every table with the pretty sushi box. I expected the menu not to offer all cooked dishes. This would go down as one of our least favorite restaurant week dining experience. No parking in this ar

Neshea Harrison 8 months ago

Okay, so we came to dinner for my niece Coco's birthday on the 29th. Since her sister Cinnamon works at Huntress, I was excited to enjoy the rooftop. This was my first time visiting this restaurant. The restaurant wasn't too crowded; it had the right vibe and environment for the night. The service we received was IMPECCABLEβ€”100/100! Everything, from the sushi flights, rock shrimp, ambiance, service, and the smiles of EVERYONE that worked there, showed me it is a great place to work. You can normally tell by the staff how they're treated by management. I can tell by this group of people it's a smooth working environment. I was extremely impressed when the manager (I believe his name was Manny) came to the table and introduced himself after my niece said he was the manager. He responded, "Tonight I'm a server." I LOVE THAT! It showed me that your title is simply just that. When work needs to be done, they work together as a team to provide the BEST service that can be provided! For me, that was very impressive because there are some people who work in an industry and take their title to heart, and when it comes down to doing the dirty work, they feel like they are above it. My over

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lumi located?

Lumi is at 366 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, in San Diego, California. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Lumi?

Lumi is listed as a japanese.

What are the hours of Lumi?

Published hours are Monday: 5:30–11 pm; Tuesday: 5:30–11 pm; Wednesday: 5:30–11 pm; Thursday: 5:30 pm–12 am; Friday: 5:30 pm–1:30 am; Saturday: 5:30 pm–1:30 am; Sunday: 5:30–11 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Lumi open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 5:30–11 pm.

What is the phone number of Lumi?

You can call Lumi at (619) 329-5864.

How is Lumi rated on Google?

Lumi has a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 612 reviews.

Does Lumi have a website?

Yes, the website of Lumi is lumirooftop.com (linked on this page).

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