Customer Favorites: Our Customers’ Favorite Dishes

CUSTOMER FAVORITES AT LIONFISH

When you visit Lionfish, it’s hard to go wrong with any of the dishes on our extensive menu. We’ve..

CUSTOMER FAVORITES: OUR CUSTOMERS’ FAVORITE DISHES

CUSTOMER FAVORITES AT LIONFISH

When you visit Lionfish, it’s hard to go wrong with any of the dishes on our extensive menu. We’ve carefully selected a menu to offer you plenty of delectable choices including soups, fresh-caught fish, an assortment of hearty entrees, sushi, specialty rolls, and more. But with such a great selection, how do you choose?

Perhaps you can take some advice from our customers to help you choose. Here are our customers’ eight favorite dishes – and why you should give them a try.

SPICY GRILLED OCTOPUS

At the top of the list is our Spicy Octopus. It’s been described as “super amazing” on our Facebook page. Both spicy and tender, this delicious dish is served with fermented chile, crispy garlic, crispy potatoes, and cilantro aioli. It’s full of flavor and our customers also rave about the potatoes. Cole M. wrote on Yelp, “GET THE OCTOPUS!…It is fresh with a real nice char that makes a perfect texture…The flavors, texture and meatiness of the octopus made this the most special dish I had at Lionfish and I would order it again…and again for each  time I visit.”

NEW ZEALAND KING SALMON

Our New Zealand King Salmon is another popular dish. Enjoy it with a side of truffle, marinated Honshimeji mushrooms and meyer lemon kosho and trout roe. A sake marinade and a touch of smoked salt bring out the natural flavor of the fish for a dish that’s been listed as a favorite in multiple reviews.

TAJIN SEARED ALBACORE

One of our most popular (and most highly reviewed) dishes is our Tajin Seared Albacore. This beautifully cooked dish features Daikon radish, crispy onions, and ponzu. According to one of our Yelp reviews by Jack M., this dish “was not only pleasing to the eye, but to the palate as well…The albacore was lightly seared and seasoned and temped to a rare medium-rare. It was quite tender and delicious and paired with ponzu, was a natural thing to do.”

PAN ROASTED SWORDFISH

Our swordfish, served with chanterelles, smoked carrot, puffed quinoa, and saffron butter also gets great reviews. Yelp user Karlie B. wrote, “I got the swordfish and it was so mouthwatering and full of flavor, I highly recommend.” This is a must-have dish that features freshly caught fish. 

BUTTER-POACHED KING CRAB LEG

Sound delectable? It is. Enjoy king crab leg perfectly paired with caviar, leeks, and lemon and roasted garlic butter. In the words of Yelp reviewer Roya A., “YES, it was as good as it sounds (if not better). One perfectly extracted king crab leg sitting in this bed of creamy, smooth garlic butter and topped with little pops of salty caviar. People, this is what dreams are made of. It took everything in me not to lick the plate clean. ORDER THIS!!!”

20-OUNCE PRIME NATURAL NEW YORK STRIP

Don’t feel like having seafood? That’s no problem – we have additional entrée options, including our highly popular 20-ounce Prime Natural New York Strip. Melissa B. wrote on Yelp that the steak “was recommended by a friend, and now I know why. It was excellent! That 28-day dry age on it completely transforms a good steak into a perfect steak.”

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS

Be sure to try our freshly caught Seared Diver Scallops, which are paired with endive, parsnip puree, and apple salsa verde. Johnny N. wrote on Yelp, these scallops “were not overcooked and cooked just right. The apple salsa verde was a good compliment to the dish.”

CHURRO ICE CREAM SANDWICH

What better way to round out the night than with our Churro Ice Cream Sandwich? This delectable variation on a traditional ice cream sandwich substitutes churros for cookies. Paired with vanilla bean ice cream, white chocolate crumble, and caramel sauce, and this dessert is perfect for sharing – or keep it all to yourself. In the words of Cathe A. on Yelp, “Oh my daddy! It’s THAT GOOD. You have to try yourself.” Jennifer S. called this sandwich “sinfully good.”

YOUR IDEAL DINING DESTINATION

If you’re dining in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego, then be sure to stop by Lionfish for a wonderful meal. We’re located in the Pendry San Diego, and offer a weekday happy hour complete with drink specials, $1 oysters, and more. Enjoy dinner on our rooftop terrace, or relax in comfort in our main restaurant. Either way, you’ll enjoy some amazing food during your dinner here.

But don’t take our word for it – just look at what our customers are saying and come try the food for yourself!