Lumi

Lumi Featuring world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experie

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.

What an incredible weekend at the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival! We loved sharing our Salmon Leche de Tigre with fe...
11/12/2025

What an incredible weekend at the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival! We loved sharing our Salmon Leche de Tigre with fellow food and wine lovers — a true taste of Lumi’s coastal flavors. 🎏

Missed us at the festival? Don’t worry, stop by Lumi anytime to try our Salmon Leche de Tigre & other delicious dishes. We promise you won’t be disappointed. 😋

What an incredible weekend at the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival! We loved sharing our Salmon Leche de Tigre with fe...
11/11/2025

What an incredible weekend at the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival! We loved sharing our Salmon Leche de Tigre with fellow food and wine lovers — a true taste of Lumi’s coastal flavors.

Missed us at the festival? Don’t worry — stop by Lumi anytime to try our Salmon Leche de Tigre. We promise you won’t be disappointed. 💫

OUR NOVEMBER SUSHI-MAKING CLASS IS HERE! 🍂🍣Fall in love with this unique & immersive experience where you’ll learn how t...
11/08/2025

OUR NOVEMBER SUSHI-MAKING CLASS IS HERE! 🍂🍣

Fall in love with this unique & immersive experience where you’ll learn how to make our NEW seasonal menu special, the Chamoy Roll, along with several other Japanese classics, such as hosomaki & nigiri.

Enjoy a sake intro lesson, complimentary sake pairings, & an exclusive giveaway from our partner ! 🍶

Get your tickets at the link in our bio — HURRY, we sell out everytime 👀

Choose your pick: Puff Salmon, Crispy Cream, or Charred Yellowtail? 😍🥢 (Feel free to try all three as well, reservations...
10/27/2025

Choose your pick: Puff Salmon, Crispy Cream, or Charred Yellowtail? 😍🥢 (Feel free to try all three as well, reservations in our bio 😉)

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Sip if you dare... 💉✨Our Blood Oath cocktail is here to haunt the rooftop this Halloween season! Come in and try it toda...
10/17/2025

Sip if you dare... 💉✨
Our Blood Oath cocktail is here to haunt the rooftop this Halloween season! Come in and try it today, available only on Halloweekend October 31st-November 2nd. 🦇

Due to inclement weather, our rooftop will be closed tonight to ensure the safety of our guests. We will be still be hos...
10/14/2025

Due to inclement weather, our rooftop will be closed tonight to ensure the safety of our guests.

We will be still be hosting our sushi class tonight and moving into our indoor private dining area. Can’t wait to see everyone there! 🍣🎃

Please contact us for any questions. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow unless noted. Thank you!

Looking for a sign to treat yourself? This is it. Our Den Miso Pork Belly is calling your name — come grab it while it’s...
10/14/2025

Looking for a sign to treat yourself? This is it. Our Den Miso Pork Belly is calling your name — come grab it while it’s hot! 🔥

Clink, sip, repeat. The weekend looks good from up here. 🍸🌇 Come see for yourself tonight!
10/11/2025

Clink, sip, repeat. The weekend looks good from up here. 🍸🌇 Come see for yourself tonight!

Due to popular demand, we’re adding 4 MORE SEATS to our sold-out Halloween Sushi-Making class next week, Oct 14th! 👻🍣 TI...
10/10/2025

Due to popular demand, we’re adding 4 MORE SEATS to our sold-out Halloween Sushi-Making class next week, Oct 14th! 👻🍣 TICKETS IN BIO, DON’T MISS OUT AGAIN!

Trick or treat yourself to our limited-time Halloween themed cocktail, the “Blood Oath,” and a glass of Sake Ono included with your ticket! Sip on these delicious & scary drinks while you learn how to craft a signature roll, California roll, & chef’s selection of sashimi and hand rolls. Leave with a full stomach plus custom chopsticks, take home sauces, & a sushi rolling mat!

Costumes are highly encouraged to make this evening even more special and memorable ✨🎃

Elevate your evenings with sushi, cocktails, and breathtaking views. Every night is date night at Lumi Rooftop ✨
10/09/2025

Elevate your evenings with sushi, cocktails, and breathtaking views. Every night is date night at Lumi Rooftop ✨

Address

366 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA
92101

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 11pm
Tuesday 5:30pm - 11pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 11pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 11pm
Friday 5:30pm - 12:30am
Saturday 5:30pm - 12:30am
Sunday 5:30pm - 11pm

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+16193295864

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LUMI BY AKIRA BACK

Featuring world-renowned celebrity chef, Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experience with a creative sushi and modern Japanese menu accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique, rooftop atmosphere. Akira Back is a two time Michelin-starred chef, racking acclaim from Beverly Hills to Bangkok with his namesake restaurants across ten different countries.

Lumi by Akira Back will feature his signature flavors with a California twist, using local ingredients throughout the menu and influences from around the world for an immersive dining experience. High energy, high end, high up - the views of the city pair well with punchy pops of color, vibrant yet earthy decor elements, and unexpected “photo ops”.