Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
Kearny Mesa, San Diego
Restaurant in San Diego, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant is a practical Convoy pick when ease and group flexibility matter more than a narrow specialty format. Choose it over smaller Japanese-focused peers when the plan needs a casual neighborhood anchor; cross-shop Rakiraki Convoy for ramen, The Yasai for plant-based Japanese, or Hidden Fish for a higher-commitment sushi night.
About Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant is a San Diego option with a casual dress code and a broad set of hours. Its schedule includes daytime service every day, plus evening hours Tuesday through Sunday, making it easier to plan around than a venue with only a narrow service window.
The verdict: consider it when the practical details matter most. It works as a direct San Diego pick: casual dress, daily daytime hours, evening availability on most nights. For menu format, pricing, service style, or specialties, check directly with the restaurant before making plans.
Choose it when San Diego convenience matters more than a narrow specialty format
The main reason to keep Jasmine Seafood Restaurant on a shortlist is flexibility around timing. Hours are 10 AM–3 PM Monday; 10 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM Tuesday through Friday; and 10 AM–4:30 PM and 5–8 PM Saturday and Sunday. If you are comparing choices such as Rakiraki Convoy, The Yasai, Hidden Fish, Hitokuchi, or Flama Llama, use Jasmine Seafood Restaurant when its schedule and casual setting fit the plan best.
That makes it useful for repeat San Diego dining decisions. If the next meal depends on timing, Jasmine Seafood Restaurant has more availability than a dinner-only listing would. For a broader San Diego planning pass, use Our full San Diego restaurants guide, then compare with Our full San Diego bars guide if the night needs a second stop.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Jasmine Seafood Restaurant when the decision is about ease: San Diego location, casual dress, daytime availability across the week, dinner service Tuesday through Sunday. Cross-shop Rakiraki Convoy, The Yasai, Flama Llama, Hitokuchi, or Hidden Fish if one of those options better matches the kind of meal, setting, or schedule you want.
For visitors building a wider San Diego itinerary, use it as one practical dining option rather than the only anchor for the trip. Pair it with broader planning resources; Our full San Diego hotels guide, Our full San Diego experiences guide, Our full San Diego wineries guide can help shape the rest of the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 4609 Convoy St Ste. A 1/2, San Diego, CA 92111
- Website
- jasmineseafood.com
- Phone
- +18582680888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant reads like a neighborhood institution: practical, ingredient-driven and tuned to a regular Chinese-American clientele rather than tourists. The room’s personality is organized around function — live tanks greet you at the door and make sourcing the visual centerpiece — so the atmosphere feels straightforward and unpretentious. The writing emphasizes technique and respect for primary ingredients, so the overall impression is one of dependable, no-frills Cantonese seafood where the seafood itself commands attention and the dining room supports convivial, unfussy meals.
Best For
This is a place for family dinners, group outings and celebratory meals where quality seafood is the occasion. Because the restaurant anchors Convoy Street’s concentrated Chinese dining corridor and caters to diners with established Cantonese expectations, it’s best for people who want authentic, ingredient-forward seafood prepared to traditional standards. Large parties and families will find the format familiar and comfortable; it’s the kind of restaurant that rewards repeat visits by regulars who care about live sourcing and classic preparations.
Ordering Tips
Start by checking the live tanks — the description makes clear that what’s in the water dictates the menu and pricing. Ask the staff what’s freshest and how the seafood will be prepared; Cantonese technique favors preservation of the primary ingredient, so steamed or simply sauced preparations are good bets when quality is high. Signature options to consider from the menu include Lobster Cantonese, Peking Duck and Salt-and-Pepper Calamari. Be prepared for market-based pricing tied to ingredient quality and availability.
Venue details
Ambiance
Classic Cantonese dining hall with traditional atmosphere suitable for family gatherings and large parties.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Lobster Cantonese
- Peking Duck
- Salt and Pepper Calamari
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants Japanese with a clearer format, choose Rakiraki Convoy for ramen or Hidden Fish for a $$$ sushi night. If dietary preference is driving the decision, The Yasai is the cleaner cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How Jasmine Seafood Restaurant compares on Convoy
Choose Jasmine Seafood Restaurant when the group wants the easiest Convoy decision rather than a tightly defined format. Rakiraki Convoy is the sharper pick for ramen, while The Yasai is the better fit for plant-based Japanese. Jasmine is the more flexible choice for mixed preferences.
Hidden Fish carries a $$$ signal and is the stronger cross-shop for a sushi-focused night with a higher spend. Hitokuchi also sits in the contemporary Japanese lane, so it makes more sense when the group wants a more specific Japanese experience rather than a broad neighborhood meal.
Flama Llama is the better alternate when the night calls for a different casual mood outside the Japanese-heavy Convoy comparison set. For booking difficulty, Jasmine is the lower-stress option; for a more defined experience, choose one of the specialty peers.
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Compare Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Seafood Restaurant | San Diego | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Rakiraki Convoy | San Diego | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Yasai | San Diego | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Flama Llama | San Diego | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Hitokuchi | San Diego | Japanese (Contemporary) | ; | No published awards |
| Hidden Fish | San Diego | Japanese | $$$ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Jasmine Seafood Restaurant?
Start with the hours: Jasmine Seafood Restaurant is open 10 AM–3 PM Monday; 10 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM Tuesday through Friday; and 10 AM–4:30 PM and 5–8 PM Saturday and Sunday in San Diego. The dress code is casual. For menu, pricing, or service details, check directly with the restaurant before you go.
Does Jasmine Seafood Restaurant handle dietary restrictions?
Plan on asking the restaurant directly before you go. For diners with strict needs, the safest approach is to confirm current menu and preparation information with the venue before ordering.
Is Jasmine Seafood Restaurant good for solo dining?
If you are dining alone, the hours may make it easy to plan a daytime visit or an evening visit Tuesday through Sunday. For a more specific fit, compare current details for Rakiraki Convoy or other San Diego options before deciding.
What is Jasmine Seafood Restaurant known for?
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant is a casual San Diego restaurant with daily daytime hours and evening service Tuesday through Sunday. For current menu specialties, check directly with the restaurant.
