50 Best Sushi Bars in San Diego

“Amazing omakase, friendly and knowledgeable staff“

“Fantastic fresh food; great sushi bar. Wonderful service from Kaz. I highly recommend..best sushi and sashimi around!“

“Wonderful ambiance and even our great VP of the US came to eat there. Compliments 👏 🙌 Sashimi and homemade ice cream 😊“

“The shrimp head moving scared the crap out of me but everything was delicious and awesome“

“This was the BEST sushi we have ever had. The entire experience was so wonderful. We left feeling relaxed and happy. Highly recommend this place and the staff were all fantastic and very attentive.“

“Fantastic experience here. The food was fantastic, fresh, and well prepared. The chefs were all fun, personable, and great at their craft. The service overall was also immaculate and the servers were extremely attentive to our needs. I am definitely going to be back if I'm ever in San Diego again, they have a seasonal menu here and I'm excited to come back already.“

“Very reasonable prices, fair but not huge portions. We loved everything we ordered. The vegetable tempura is to die for! Can't find exactly what you want? The chef is right there, tell him what you're looking for and he'll help make something up. Super nice staff, attentive. Clean bathrooms.

I'm glad we just happened to drive by our first night in town.“

“This is a Great Date Night Place!. The Food is Great and the Vibe is Edgy!“

“the bomb.com! The atmosphere, the abundant amount of creative and delicious sushi options and dare I say the best fried garlic tofu! I love it here and will definitely be coming back! Shoutout to Sara who made this dining experience amazing!“

“I sat at the bar and was served by Jon. Jon was super attentive and answered every question I had. Roger, the owner, was making my sushi and sashimi. The service by Jon and Roger were absolutely wonderful. The food was amazing, fresh, and each piece perfectly flavor balanced. I will absolutely come back here and bring friends. I cannot recommend Hane enough. The whole staff was friendly and greeted most guests that walked in by name giving me the impression that this place has a lot of repeat locals.“

“Absolutely loved this place! Everything was incredibly clean, fresh, and delicious. You can tell the chefs really know what they’re doing—they enhance the natural flavors of the fish without bombarding everything with heavy sauces, which we really appreciated.

The fish was super fresh, and the menu had a huge variety with so many different options to choose from. Everything we tried was flavorful and well prepared. This is definitely our new go-to Japanese spot, and we’ll absolutely be back!“

“This place is exceptional, we are sushi lovers and we know when the right quantity of rice is served with sushi, the place is very nicely arranged and decorated in a Japanese style, food is delicious and drinks too. First trial but definitely not the last, highly recommended to visit when you are in San Diego“

“They were very busy when we got there and there was a bit of a wait for a party of 4 but once we were inside they were very friendly and quick to take our order and quick to serve our food. The rolls were really yummy. Everything tasted fresh and the veggie tempura roll was very big. We were very full by the end of the meal and took home leftovers.“

“This place is wonderful....Good Japanese Traditional Sushi and Modern American Rolls for the Non Japanese. good service and quality is good.“

“Chef TJ treats you like family! It’s the best Omakase experience my fiancee and I ever had. Whenever I have visitors or just want to treat my fiancee to a date, this place is best for all occasions. Here’s some photos of just a few of the things we have eaten there (there would be more but you honestly don’t want to be on your phone and just be in the moment…also it’s all delicious). Highly recommend this place!“

“Fantastic food quality. Purist food.“

“The food is SO good. The chef was super friendly and nice. We can’t wait to go back. 😄“

“Amazing vegan sushi !! Definitely coming back!“

“The sushi is amazing...baked salmon roll and Philly rolls are my go to!“

“best sushi in town! most attentive staff with real sushi chefs... from Japan. been in business here for years, should tell you enough.. highly recommended!“

“Best sushi in San Diego make a reservation vert small but worth the the wait. Freshest fish“

“Family brought me here and it you are looking for some good food, come here. It was delicious! The service was awesome. I heard they have other locations as this place is small and sesting is limited but don't let it stop you from coming by. Sushi was fresh with great offerings, making and beer!“

“Our first time after trying places when Akai Hana and we loved it. it's clean, inviting, friendly and the food/sushi is quality! We will be back.“

“Great food...would definitely recommend this restaurant 😍“

“Good selection of sushi. Nice wait staff. Relaxed dining environment.“

“We visited San Diego again and this is always a MUST GO restaurant/ experience for us. We love it!! We also compared it head to head against another omakase place in San Diego that had a Michelin star.. sushi maru is a better value and better experience overall. I am surprised it does NOT have a Michelin star yet.. it certainly will in the near future“

“Grabbed a couple rolls for take out. They were delicious! We hung out inside while we waited. Its a cool spot with an open sushi bar and interesting light fixtures. Has some TVs. Recommend if you're looking for good sushi. We will go back when in the area!“

“Eaten here numerous times. Excellent quality food, and service. Equivalent to San Francisco Bay Area Japanese restaurants..which are outstanding.“

“This is probably one of the best sushi places I’ve had in San Diego county. You would never expect it, but the appetizers are fire and the rolls are absolutely incredible. I probably went back to this place six times in three weeks and I wish I went back a 7th“

“It is so delicious!! and beautiful. so kind peoples.“

“My wife and I recently found this place and love it so much we came back the next day. We got salmon nigiri, pho, bahn mi, soft shell crab hand roll and tuna nigiri.

We were a little skeptical when ordering the sushi since the interior isn’t the nicest looking, but looks are deceiving! The salmon, tuna, and crab were very fresh, and the portions were great as well! The pho had amazing flavor too. We asked for the meat on the side, and it was very fresh and delicious. The bahn mi is my favorite in San Diego, everytime I order it the bread tastes like they just made it, and the meat seasoning is crazy good.

The owner (I think) is very friendly and kind too, and always makes sure we get our food quickly!

Don’t let the old bad reviews sway your visit, this place has delicious and fresh sushi, pho, and bahn mi, for an extremely reasonable price which is hard to find in San Diego. We will be back regularly!“

“Dope Spot! Had the Clams Sakamushi, healed my stomach from my mistakes of day drinking. The paired sake with it was fire. Vibes on point, aesthetic was awesome! Looked so cool and a fun spot for some sake! We rolled up 8 people and luckily we were able to get seats but took but the long side of the bar.“

“Best sushi ever, very friendly“

“Great service! Jas and Deanna were so nice and friendly. Gotta try the Brussel sprouts.“

“it looks delicious never tried it I live in Puerto Rico USA used to live in California and ate sushi twice a week so I know west coast sushi, sashimi, miso etc. are the best your pics sure make me hungry thanks for sharing I would eat the entire tray 🍣🍤🍣🍤🍣🍤🍣“

“Visiting from out of town, found this place by chance and was beyond impressed. Sat at the counter and we were guided through an experience we won't soon forget. So friendly, took out all intimidation some sushi restaurants can give off.“

“Great service Great food Delicious 😊😊“

“It’s a large store that has a bit of everything—from Japanese snacks to cosmetics and quirky items. The place is clean, and the service is friendly and attentive; I’d definitely recommend a visit—it’s worth it, because once you step inside, you’re sure to end up buying at least one thing.“

“We love Kappa! Good food Good service Good vibe“

“Sai Japanese Bistro is one of those places we always come back to. The fish is consistently fresh, everything is amazing and really well done, and the service just feels genuinely welcoming. It’s an easy go-to when we want something comforting but still a little special.“

“all is good!“

“Inspiring, creative menu that rivals the best menus in the world. Surprising affordable and unforgettably crafted cocktails. Entire staff is friendly, approachable and highly knowledgeable.“

“Good experience! Friendly atmosphere“

“Best sushi in San Diego at reasonable prices! Delicioso!!!“

“Straight 🔥 and delicious recommend for everyone“

“very good food and service“

“Came here for happy hour 3-6pm and I really enjoyed their food. Fair prices and great quality.

Takoyaki ($4.95)
Salmon Kama ($5.95)
Shrimp tempura crunch roll ($12.95)
Spicy yellowtail roll ($7.95)
Spicy salmon roll ($7.95)

Everything was so tasty! Salmon Kama was our favorite and I have never seen it on a happy hour menu before. Such a big piece that was so fatty and meaty! We ordered a few of those! It does take a while to make so allow time for this.

Already made plans to come back again next week!“

“First time I’m this area house sitting. Food was excellent. Delivered on time and HOT ! I’ll be back here next month and will definitely order“

“Great place to grab some sushi and ramen for the kids! They have the Japanese soda's the kids loved as a "special" drink. This is a must try secret sushi spot! You gotta have the amazing fried rice. Cheers.“

““Japanese restaurant with amazing quality of fish”

ㅇ (Taste) Both sashimi and sushi are aged amazingly. The taste of fish at a high-quality Japanese restaurant.
- Truffle-topped sushi may be a bit complicated, but the taste of fish is the best.
- If you order the $34 chef's set, you get 6 pieces of rolls, 4 pieces of sashimi, and 6 pieces of sushi. Good value for money
ㅇ (Service) Friendliness. The server continuously checks the meal status. And the food came out super fast.
ㅇ (Atmosphere) Cleanliness inside and outside the store. The spacing is wide so you can relax. There are lots of seats, but it's not noisy at all.“