Lumi by Akira Back · Restaurant · San Diego
Akira Back's sushi rooftop over the Gaslamp Quarter skyline
Lumi crowns the rooftop of the historic Grand Pacific Building on Fifth Avenue, high above Huntress steakhouse in the Gaslamp Quarter, where the downtown skyline does most of the decorating. It is the San Diego address of Akira Back, the chef behind Yellowtail at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, whose namesake restaurants reach from Dubai and Toronto to Singapore and Seoul.
Back created the menu here, carrying his Nikkei-influenced point of view and local ingredients across sushi, robata, and raw fish. The dish that travels with his name leads the order: the Akira Back Pizza, layered with tuna, ponzu mayo, serrano, red onion, micro shiso, and a whisper of truffle oil.
Beyond it: yellowtail serrano with pickled fresno and ginger soy, rock shrimp tempura, baby back ribs with rocoto aioli, robatayaki skewer flights straight off the coals, and a deep nigiri and sashimi list that runs to bluefin otoro. Worth asking about is the Nazo 9, Lumi's signature mystery box, unveiled with a tableside presentation nightly while supplies last. The bar pours a long sake list, including Back's signature sake served only at Lumi, and Toki highballs from a Japanese highball machine.
As the evening turns, the rooftop fire pits glow, the DJ comes on, and the two large rooftop bars fill. Lumi opens daily at 5:30pm, happy hour runs Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30pm, and dress is upscale casual.
Address: 366 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego
Lumi by Akira Back takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in San Diego; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:30 - 23:00
- Tuesday: 17:30 - 23:00
- Wednesday: 17:30 - 23:00
- Thursday: 17:30 - 00:00
- Friday: 17:30 - 01:30
- Saturday: 17:30 - 01:30
- Sunday: 17:30 - 23:00
Frequently asked about Lumi by Akira Back
How do I get a reservation at Lumi by Akira Back in San Diego?
Tables at Lumi by Akira Back are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger San Diego plan, our San Diego partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Lumi by Akira Back?
Lumi by Akira Back is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Lumi by Akira Back?
Lumi by Akira Back keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Lumi by Akira Back located?
Lumi by Akira Back is in San Diego, at 366 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. MyRSVP can build it into a full San Diego itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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