22 Best Japanese Restaurants near Pacific Grove

“This must be the best sushi I have eaten in California in a really long time. The fish is extremely fresh, and the portions are generous. They focus on the fish and not the amount of rice. All the seasoning is so on point, and they keep it real without adding a ton of sauces or other distractions. I would come back any time when I'm in town. It can get busy during dinnertime, so either make a reservation or be prepared to wait for a little bit. They do offer outdoor seating.“

“Friendly staff, excellent food.“

“Harumi Sushi in Seaside is such a wonderful spot! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and quickly prepared. You can really tell that care goes into the quality of the food.The service was also fantastic, everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. Id would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for delicious sushi, great service, and a warm atmosphere in Seaside. I’ll definitely be coming back! 🍣❤“

“Very happy to have Maido Sushi here in Marina. Staff is friendly, food is tasty, and it feels like an actual cafe you would find in Kyoto or some parts of Tokyo having visited. Thank you :3!“

“By far the best sushi I’ve tried in Monterey! The sushi is so fresh, soft, and literally melts in your mouth. Definitely a must try!

If you want to try the same sushi in the picture, go to the sushi bar and ask for SAI. Tell him, “I want Miguel’s Secret Sushi.” He knows exactly how to make it and has it written down on a piece of paper.“

“I had never been here before until my boyfriend took me a few months ago. We come here pretty often now. Servers are always super sweet and attentive. Vibe is a little dark, moody and quiet. We came on Thursday around 5:30 or 6pm. The food fills my heart and stomach 💛.
To drink we had Suigei Junmai Daiginjo sake and water.
For food this time we had the spicy tuna roll, Dream Eater roll (a special), two orders of ocean trout sashimi and unagi. I forget to take a picture of the unagi. We ALWAYS order it at the end as if it's a dessert, so good! 😋

It's sad that I have lived here so long and had never come here before until this year.
Highly recommended by this stranger. Delicious.“

“I love this place... simply the best!“

“It’s about time I give a review. We have been eating here for a while at least once a month and it’s always delicious. The service is always friendly and it’s great food for a fair price in this climate. Not the best of pictures because the hubs was getting annoyed with me lol 🤍“

“A very nice Korean and Japanese restaurant alongside broadway Ave! They have Korean side dishes if you order from the Korean side of the menu such as kimchi and fish and others. On the Japanese side, there’s an extensive sushi menu and ramen too. I loved their 49ers roll with the crab and tempura inside and tuna outside. The Korean short ribs were nice too on the hot plate but stuck sometimes and the bones were a bit difficult to get off the bone. All with really nice service and getting water pretty often!“

“Excellent sushi restaurant in downtown Monterey. Fresh, great service and fun atmosphere.“

“Delicioso 🤤 cuando lo disfrutes con las personas adecuadas para ti 🥰🥰🥰“

“Picked up the Sushi Special and Zaru to go from New Tokyo Restaurant in Marina, and it hit the spot.
The service was incredibly fast and friendly right from the start. Both items were excellent—the sushi was fresh and well-prepared, and the Zaru was refreshing and perfect for a takeout meal.
It’s a solid, reliable spot when you want great Japanese food without the wait. Highly recommended!“

“today an amazing couple paid for our tab. We are a family of 6 trust when I say our bill was not cheap. Thank you so much and may God bless. The service is always great, the food is always on point.“

“I enjoyed the food very much. I loved the tuna and yellowtail rolls, and the local King salmon nigiri, something I have never had before. We were asked to sit at the sushi bar I think because there were only two of us, and the tables were four tops. I was okay with that because I liked watching the chef prepare the sushi. There is a $40 minimum per person and if you have ordered too little, you will have a menu shoved in your face asking you what else you would like. It ended up being too much food but I ate it happily because it was all tasty. Just an odd experience. Service was a little brusque, overall. But I'm glad we tried it since there are only a couple of sushi restaurants in Carmel.“

“We are regulars here! Everyone is really kind, food is amazing and they make you feel like family. Best sushi on the peninsula in my opinion. You pay for quality and that’s what you’ll get every-time. Every friend we bring only has great things to say! Truly worth it and a great date night!“

“Excellent food!!! It beats what we had in Maui recently.“

“Amazing place.

Service was exceptional, really friendly and welcoming.

Food was amazing. Really recommend the chips and salsa. The hose special sea bass was fantastic, as was the banana sundae. Worth every calorie.

We were lucky enough to get a table as walk-ins but would probably book as they were full on a Wednesday evening.“

“My wife and I will be paying a visit to the Presidio in a few weeks. We have many fond memories there from 1986/1987 when I was a Polish student and she was a Czech student, both of us U.S. Army. We met there and were married in Pacific Grove on our lunch hour. In our minds it's a magical place (and a superb language school) that expanded our horizons. We're returning to the U.S. after many years overseas.“

“I always have my Mad delivered. Watch for their free delivery Tuesdays, actually going on now. The food is so tasty, always hot, my special instructions are always met, and the delivery is on time every time. If you haven't tried it, you should, you won't be disappointed!“

“Fun sitting at the Sushi Bar! Great team, great service, and of course great food!“

“exelent service and the food it's grate.“