7 Best Japanese Restaurants near Monterey

Crystal Fish Sushi • $$
514 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Sexy Roll Spicy Tuna Avocado Roll
Tuna Salmon Albacore
Teriyaki Chicken
Salmon Teriyaki
California Roll
Mussel Shooter
Salmon Sashimi
Monterey Roll
Mama Mia Roll
Kamikaze Roll

“If you are ever lucky enough to find yourself in Monterey looking for sushi and end up in Crystal Fish thank whatever God you pray to and then just start ordering until you can't fit in your pants anymore! This place is absolutely amazing. I consider myself quite the sushi snob and I have yet to be disappointed by the quality, the flavor, the presentation, or the portion. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The menu is robust enough to make for a difficult choice but not so voluminous that you just feel lost. I come to Monterey once a year for 3 days for an event and I eat here all 3 nights!Parking: Who cares! Even if you have to park a mile away, the food is worth it. And you'll need the walk after because you'll be so full. BECAUSE THE FOOD IS SO GOOD!“

4.3 Superb138 Reviews
Sapporo Sushi & Steakhouse Japanese • $$
3 Municipal Wharf 2, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Best of Monterey Roll William Roll
Teriyaki Chicken
Hibachi Steak
Pineapple Boat
Sapporo Sushi
Seaweed Salad
Bam Bam Roll
Teppanyaki
Miso Soup
Calamari

“Every single time we go, especially for a family of 7, we always have a great time! Family is always treated with great hospitality! Very friendly staff. Great food! And the mustard base dipping sauce is excellent! Sapporo is our families absolute favorite place to eat in the Monterrey area and would absolutely recommend!“

4.3 Superb111 Reviews
Sushi Kuma Japanese • $$
414 Alvarado St, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Sashimi Combo Custom
Sashimi Plate B
Sashimi Salad
Polar Express
Phoenix Roll
Salmon Sushi
Nigiri Plate
Crunchy Roll
Miso Soup
Albacore

“The toro was amazing. Super fatty and fresh and it came with a homemade wasabi that really brough it all together.The other rolls were good, well above average (especially for the area). The tamago was a bit dry and overcooked.Will be back for the toro at the very least!“

4.3 Superb71 Reviews
Ocean Sushi Deli Japanese • $
165 Webster St, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
Sashimi Assorted
California Roll
Original Ramen
Miso Soup

“I think this might've been the best sushi I've ever had. It's a small place, but we got ours to go, parked by the beach, and had a little picnic. We got 3 rolls, and they were all excellent. We'll be back next time we're in town!“

4.3 Superb61 Reviews

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Sakura

Sakura Japanese • $$
574 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Sashimi and Nigiri Combination
Chicken Teriyaki
Udon Noodle Soup
California Roll
Beef Teriyaki
Tempura
Edamame
Sushi

“A small mom and pop restaurant located just off Cannery Row! Me and my friend visited yesterday for dinner after spending all day at Monterey Bay Aquarium. It wasn't busy, so we were able to be seated immediately. They have 3 TV screens playing, but the restaurant is actually fairly quiet overall (which I usually prefer bc it's better for table conversation). I ordered a dinner bento box, which comes with miso soup, rice, salad, and 2 meats. For me 2 meats, I got chicken teriyaki and a California roll (8 pcs). I really liked the miso soup and California roll! I wish I had gotten a different meat besides the chicken, but it was still pretty good overall. My friend ordered 2 sushi rolls and they were cutely decorate with mini umbrellas! When we got the check, they served us almond cookies and they were really good! Shout out to our server who was really nice and dealt with our shenanigans! The food was served fairly quickly as well, so we were happy with that. Would come back again!“

4.3 Superb35 Reviews
Presidio of Monterey Sushi Bar •
1759 Lewis Rd, Monterey

“The Presidio of Monterey is a active military base that also is the home of the Defense Language Institute. This base sits up on the hilltop and has some of the most spectacular views of the Monterey Bay. The Presidio has a very old history that dates back to the early Spanish settlers and Missionaries that discovered our beautiful state. This base requires visitors to check in at the designated gates with ID, etc. There's definitely plenty of interesting things to see like the Sloat Monument, part of the Berlin wall and a Russian tank from WWll . Many active duty military stationed at the Presidio consider it as paradise.“

4.8 Superb9 Reviews
Benihana Monterey Japanese • $$
136 Olivier St, Monterey

Customers` Favorites

Hibachi Salmon with Avocado Tartar Sauce
Filet Mignon and Shrimp Hibachi Shrimp
Fillet Mignon and Steak and Shrimp
Onion Volcano Fire Show
Green Tea Ice Cream
Benihana Onion Soup
Chicken Fried Rice
Teriyaki Chicken
California Roll
Steak Hibachi

“Love this place food always delicious and that fried rice wow best I ever had can't wait for my birthday because I'm gonna celebrate it there ?Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly and my boys love the showWheelchair accessibility: They have a elevator no worries they got it covered“

3.7 Good108 Reviews
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