Fodor's Expert Review Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine
$$$$
Gaslamp Quarter
Seafood
One of several options inside the Pendry Hotel, Lionfish is a showcase for chef Jojo Ruiz's seafood-centric cuisine inside of a spacious, two-story room. The atmosphere is hip, yet aesthetically pleasing, though the menu itself is what's worth returning for, from the butter-poached king-crab leg to the wild mushroom and potato gnocchi.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Fresh seafood, including oysters and crab
- Nigiri (special sushi rice treated with vinegar) flights
- Elegant yet unconventional craft cocktails
