Celebrity chef Akira Back's rooftop concept in the heart of the Gaslamp — an energetic, visually stunning space with panoramic downtown views, inventive Japanese small plates, and a full sushi program. The buzzing after-work crowd of food-forward San Diegans is a testament to its culinary credentials.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Fireplace
Known for cocktails
Rooftop seating
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Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating
Is that score good?
Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in San Diego, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.
Rated higher than 5% · tied with 1% · lower than 94% of the others
· median ★ 4.3
Across the US1,653 rated venuesBottom quarter
1.02.53.0THIS SPOT3.84.55.0
Rated higher than 10% · tied with 3% · lower than 87% of the others
· median ★ 4.3
Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.
