Izakaya Restaurants near Santa Monica, CA

Shirubē Izakaya • $$$
Recommended
424 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

EBI Chili Mayo Spicy Prawn Tempura
Kakuni Braised Pork Belly Taco
Sashimi Appetizer Sampler
Edamame with Garlic Chili
Grilled Hamachi Collar
Aburi Shime Saba Fish
Pork Belly Tacos
Crab Sushi Taco
Fried Chicken
Papaya Salad

“I had an amazing time at this Japanese izakaya Shiru-bei at Santa Monica. Every dish was fresh and full of flavor, and the drinks were excellent as well. The staff was warm, attentive, and made the whole experience very enjoyable. The atmosphere was cozy and authentic, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy great food. I highly recommend this spot and would definitely come back again!“

4.5 Superb173 Reviews
Kanpai Santa Monica Japanese • $$$
2212 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Salmon Skin Salad and Hand Roll
Baked Salmon Crunchy Roll
Deluxe Hand Roll Plate
Spicy Yuzu Shio Ramen
Salmon Sushi Sampler
Dragon Roll Eel Roll
Spicy Miso Ramen
Shio Yuzu Ramen
Udon Noodle Soup
California Roll

“I have been coming to Kanpai for over 15 years. They finally opened up a location in Santa Monica. The most important Takeaway about this restaurant is the wide variety of exotic Japanese sushi sashimi. They have incredible seasonal type shellfish, and a variety of fish that you will not ordinarily get at any other sushi restaurant. I highly recommend this restaurant to the real Japanese sushi enthusiast.“

4.5 Superb113 Reviews
Kappo Miyabi Sushi • $$$
702 Arizona Ave Suite BB, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Yellowtail Jalapeno
Lunch Sushi Omakase
Green Tea Ice Cream
Sashimi Omakase
Bluefin Tuna Don
Black Cod
Miso Soup
Yakitori

“After recently returning from Japan, we were craving Japanese and specifically, izakaya. We ordered sushi, okinomiyaki, unagi hot pot, and skewers. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The unagi hot pot may have been the star of the show and the skewers were great. The value for the quality and flavor of food felt really good!“

4 Good162 Reviews
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Takuma

Takuma Japanese • $$
2627 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Asari Clam with Garlic Butter
Kinpira Gobo Hijiki Seaweed
Chicken Saboro Rice Bowl
Yakiniku Beef Bento Box
Sweet Potato Croquette
Blow Torched Mackerel
Grilled Miso Salmon
Chicken Karage
Spicy Tuna Dip
Potato Salad

“Found this restaurant in March and just returned for Mother’s Day dinner xoxoxo Great quality food and drinks, very pleasant staff!!! Authentic Japanese food items plus a touch of personality of its own makes their menu awesome and unique. We will come back for many many more.“

4.3 Superb67 Reviews
Hakata Izakaya HERO Izakaya • $$$
1929 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles - 3.75 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jidori Stuffed Chicken Wing Gyoza
Pork Belly Wrapped Skewers
Jidori Chicken Karaage
Kobe Kalbi BBQ Plate
Spicy Agedashi Tofu
Fried Intestines
Aburi Mentaiko
Fried Oysters
Pork Skewer
Teba Wing

“心の居酒屋です🏮 モツなべなど 博多メニュー充実“

4 Good92 Reviews
AFURI Ramen + Dumpling Japanese • $$
9300 Culver Blvd Unit 117, Culver City - 5.51 miles

Customers` Favorites

Combo Tonkotsu Tantan
Spicy Karaage Donburi
Hazelnut Tantanmen V
Tofu Shira-AE Salad
Miso Cashew Gyoza V
Spicy Crispy Gyoza
Basque Cheesecake
Crispy Buta Gyoza
3pc Crispy Gyoza
Kakuni Pork Bun

“super friendly staff and awesome manager who didn't blink an eye and replaced my mom and aunts order to accommodate their health conditions. bomb food and and super fast serve time. will be back again Special shout out to Damont for being an awesome manager!“

4.3 Superb120 Reviews
Moto Ramen Ramen • $$
11172 Washington Blvd, Culver City - 4.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Black Garlic Tonkotsu
Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Marinated Cucumbers
Shio Chicken Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
California Roll
Cold Tan Tan Men
Chicken Karaage
Spicy Tuna Roll

“Good and delicious food…happy hour is great!“

4.8 Superb128 Reviews
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SOBAR

SOBAR Japanese • $$
12404 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles - 3.91 miles

Customers` Favorites

Zaru Soba with Traditional and Shiso Sauces
Cold Soba w Vegetable Kakiage Bento
Crispy Tuna Grab Sushi 3pc
TG-Scallop Shiso Maze Soba
Cold Soba w Karaage Bento
Cold Soba w Inari Bento
Japanese Fried Chicken
TG-Spicy Yaki Edamame
Assorted Appetizers
TG-Ribeye Niku Soba

“Was craving soba on a Saturday morning and luckily found SOBAR. Soba made in house - 100% buckwheat, cooked to perfection. Some of the best soba I’ve ever had with strong but clean dipping sauces. Had an extra full serving of soba to polish off the dipping sauces. Service was as good if not greater than soba itself.“

4.4 Superb87 Reviews
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KOCHI

KOCHI Japanese • $$
408 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles - 7.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rock Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp Tempura Udon
Deluxe Curry Udon
Mentai Cream Udon
Spicy Niku Udon
Karaage Chicken
Salmon Hand Roll
Chicken Tempura
Uni Cream Udon
Cucumber Salad

“Delicious Udon and other Japanese specialties“

4.6 Superb73 Reviews
Belles Beach House Hawaiian • $$
24 Windward Ave, Venice - 2.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Teriyaki Cheeseburger & Fries
Mochiko Chicken Nuggets
Teriyaki Burger & Fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Belles Ahi Poke Bowl
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
Fried Chicken Burger
Miso Black Cod Ssam
Grilled Street Corn
Char Siu Pork Ribs

“We found this place by of chance needing to use the bathroom whilst walking around Venice and what a great find. Staff are lovely and welcoming and attended to us well. The place was very clean and the food was just right and so tasty. I will be returning when I visit again.“

4.2 Good458 Reviews
Izakaya Tora Sushi • $$$
8908 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood - 7.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Chip Albacore Carpaccio 7 pcs
Yellowtail Jalapeno 7 pcs
Premium Chirashi Omakase
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
Rock Shrimp Tempura
Albacore Maki Roll
Baked Salmon Roll
Salmon Skin Salad
Sea Bass Tempura
Salmon Carpaccio

“I love this place! The food is fantastic! And I’m a regular for a reason 😉“

4.4 Superb169 Reviews
SALOON OSAKA Sushi • $$
100 W Imperial Ave, El Segundo - 7.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Yellowtail Hand Roll
Assorted Sashimi
Baked Salmon Roll
Albacore Sushi
Salmon Sushi
Kara-Age
Edamame

“Saloon Osaka is an exceptional Izakaya.
Highly recommend this El Segundo gem!
From the nigiri, rolls, unique flavorful salad options, even the top grade caviar! Thank you Chef and staff, we had a wonderful experience and cant wait to be back soon. -Arigato Gozaimasu🤍“

4.7 Superb92 Reviews
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RVR

RVR Japanese
1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice - 2.36 miles

“Really loved this spot! Easily top 5 in LA - great food, ambiance, friendly but not imposing staff. Highlights: sashimi, chicken karaage, kabocha squash. Lowlights: mushroom rice, tuna handroll (just not as unique). We also enjoyed the duck meatballs and beef tongue. Impressed with the cocktails and n/a selection as well. Can’t wait to try the duck ramen!“

4 Good84 Reviews
Robata JINYA - 3rd St. Sushi • $$
8050 W 3rd St, Los Angeles - 8.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Yellowtail Jalapeno w Yuzu Citrus Soy Sauce
Brussels Sprouts Tempura w Truffle Oil
Negima -Chicken Thigh w Green Onion
Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalape
Crispy Rice w Spicy Tuna 3pcs
California Dynamite Roll
Double Albacore Truffle
Crispy Chicken Karaage
Bluefin Toro Uni Roll
Miyazaki Wagyu Skewer

“Best Sushi in LA by far !“

4.4 Superb162 Reviews
Sola Japanese Izakaya Dining Japanese • $$
15928 Ventura Blvd #120, Encino - 9.45 miles

Customers` Favorites

Karaage Japanese Fried Chicken
Nagoya Style Chicken Wing
Grilled Atka Mackerel
Spicy Shrimp Onigiri
Grilled Beef Tongue
Sake Steamed Clams
Tofu & Eggplant
Garlic Edamame
Fried Calamari
Onion Salad

“Traditional Japanese izekaya. Daily specials. A definite must try.“

4.6 Superb33 Reviews
Moto Azabu Sushi Bar & Grill Sushi • $$
517 W Washington Blvd 2nd Floor, Marina Del Rey - 3.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ikura Salmon Roe Nigiri
Vegetable Miso Soup
Eel and Umami Sushi
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Live Sweet Shrimp
Sashimi Appetizer
Grilled Calamari
Salmon Sashimi
Beef Teriyaki
Tuna Sashimi

“Authentic, delicious and wonderful. A true Venice beach gem..! Highly recommend this place and will be back 100%! Thank you for the excellent service and stellar food. 🤙🏽“

4.4 Superb92 Reviews
Nonstop Sushi & Sake Bar Marina Del Rey Sushi • $$
4025 Del Rey Ave, Marina Del Rey - 3.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

Nonstop Deluxe Special
Yellowtail Belly Sushi
Popcorn Lobster Roll
Shrimp Tempura
Garlic Edamame
California Roll
Salmon Roll
Spider Roll
Spicy Tuna
Miso Soup

“I was expecting a hole.in the wall since the area looked busy and the surrounding buildings looked run down. I was wrong. This place has a nice building and very nicely decorated inside. Clean. Staff was attentive and friendly. The sushi was very good and fairly priced. I would definitely recommend and will be personally coming back for more.“

4.4 Superb80 Reviews
Toku Unagi & Sushi Japanese • $$$
1106 N La Cienega Blvd #201, West Hollywood - 8.13 miles

Customers` Favorites

Omakase Sashimi
Agedashi Tofu
Creme Brulee
Unagi Bowl
Spicy Tuna
Miso Soup
Hand Roll
Sushi

“Unexpected find in a quiet little plaza in West Hollywood—easily the best unagi don I’ve had in SoCal. Two styles, both incredible, but the hitsumabushi stole the show. Could’ve eaten three more bowls without hesitation. 😋“

4.3 Superb121 Reviews
Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori West L.A. Japanese • $
1601 Sawtelle Blvd #101, Los Angeles - 2.95 miles

Customers` Favorites

G Set - Hakata Ramen Beef Rice Bowl
Regular Sized Hakata Ramen
Takana Fried Rice 1
Spicy Miso Ramen
Tonkotsu Ramen
Fried Chicken
Spam Musubi
Edamame
Gyoza 1
Soup

“While the ramen is quite good, try their other non-ramen offerings. Katsu curry rice is very good here (katsu pork was prepared perfectly and curry flavorful) as well as their gyudon (beef over rice). Service as fast, friendly and attentive and the dining area was very clean. Value for the meal is excellent especially for West LA! Cannot recommend enough!“

4.2 Good86 Reviews