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
Creme Brulee

“amazing Valentine's Day experience!! the waitress was so polite and friendly that truly made the whole experience. the food was outstanding and although the portions are small we left feeling full and happy (without breaking the bank). the negi tofu and the corn ribs were outstanding!! truly such a cool interior with an entire samurai outfit looking down on the restaurant. Will def be back!!“

4.3 Superb214 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

“Best seafood and Japanese food I've ever had in my life — not exaggerating. The freshest seafood you'll ever taste. I brought multiple people here and they agree I'm not exaggerating. The quality is unlike anything else in LA. Everything is incredible but the raw seafood gets the most special shoutout.“

4.4 Superb231 Reviews
3

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.“

4.5 Superb72 Reviews
Kanpai Santa Monica Japanese • $$$
2212 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

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
Tuna Sashimi

“Hidden gem. Noticeably high quality ingredients and great service. Even my Korean mom, who is germaphobic and difficult to impress, enjoyed her meal very much. Will be coming here again.

We ordered the oyster/uni (!), the baked scallop roll (!), the chirashi bowl, the sea cucumber, and the spicy japan scallop roll. Everything tasted fantastic and we didn't leave a single grain of rice.

In my opinion, it's rare to encounter Japanese food in America that I end up loving. Every raw ingredient looked and tasted fresh. Uni here was creamy, the green tea was well-steeped, and the sesame seeds on the spicy japan roll were aromatic.

I highly recommend that you come here for a special occasion or whenever you crave extremely FRESH Japanese food.“

4.5 Superb72 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“

3.9 Good78 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
Chicken Karaage
Spicy Tuna Roll
Garlic Edamame

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

4.7 Superb197 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

“All around great restaurant“

4.2 Good505 Reviews
8

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
Karaage Chicken
Salmon Hand Roll
Spicy Niku Udon
Chicken Tempura
Cucumber Salad
Uni Cream Udon

“Delicious Udon and other Japanese specialties“

4.4 Superb86 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 Superb146 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

“The service is on point and the food selection is perfect for a variety of hunger levels. From nigiri to udon (curry udon has stellar flavor for vegetarian or non-fish-lover friends), I haven't found a single thing to complain about. I visit LAX every few months and look forward to the next dish I get to try out next.

Vegetarian options: Curry Udon was delicious.“

4.7 Superb73 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

“Great spot tucked into a tiny strip center area. Plenty of seating, including sushi bar seating. My orders of maguro nigiri and yellowtail nigiri were very fresh. The spicier tuna roll was delicious as well. Complimented by attentive service and a laid back atmosphere, this made for a perfect spot. 👏“

4.6 Superb81 Reviews
12

RVR

RVR Japanese • $$$
1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice - 2.36 miles

“my boyfriend and I made a reservation the day of at 10:15 and there was no wait when we arrived. ambience was lively. host and staff were so friendly and welcoming. we ordered a total of 6 dishes because they are small portions: mixed rice with duck, squid plate, duck meatball, broccolini, pork gyoza, house ramen (total came out to ~100$)

everything was so amazing (especially the squid) and as someone who doesn't eat much, I could've honestly kept eating forever.“

4 Good107 Reviews
Toku Unagi & Sushi Japanese • $$$
1106 N La Cienega Blvd #201, West Hollywood - 8.24 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. 😋“

4.4 Superb108 Reviews
Izakaya Sasaya 居酒屋楽楽家 Izakaya • $$
11613 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles - 2.73 miles

Customers` Favorites

Assorted Kushiyaki Skewers
Sashimi
Takoyaki

“Intimate atmosphere with the best fish, vegetables and pickled vegetables. Like being in Japan.“

3.1 Average63 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.“

4.5 Superb35 Reviews
16

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
Cold Soba w Karaage Bento
Cold Soba w Inari Bento
Japanese Fried Chicken
TG-Spicy Yaki Edamame
Assorted Appetizers
TG-Inari Sushi 2pc
TG-Chicken Karaage

“The best soba in LA, hands down. Getting directly to the point, we tried the Scallop Shiso Maze Soba and the Kamo Negi Soba. They were completely different but equally superbly delicious. The latter was a very classical soba with rich duck broth done just right vs the former was a brilliant innovation - a refreshing pesto-like broth infused with shiso together with scallops and mushrooms full of umami.
The appetizers - Dashi Simmered Pumpkin and Chicken Kaarage - were excellent as well. Plus very friendly and polite staff. Will come back!“

4.1 Good180 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
Crispy Rice w Spicy Tuna 3pcs
Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalape
California Dynamite Roll
Double Albacore Truffle
Crispy Chicken Karaage
Bluefin Toro Uni Roll
Yellowtail Jalapeño

“Best Sushi in LA by far !“

4.3 Superb138 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. 🤙🏽“

4.3 Superb84 Reviews
Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori West L.A. Japanese • $
1601 Sawtelle Blvd #101, Los Angeles - 3.07 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!“

4.1 Good126 Reviews
Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Beverly Grove Sushi • $$
8562 W 3rd St, Los Angeles - 7.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Three Item Combo Bento Box with Teriyaki Salmon Sesame Chicken and Shrimp Tempura Roll
Bento Box 3 Items Combo
Cucumber Avocado Salad
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Yellowtail Sashimi
Spicy Tuna Roll
Salmon Sashimi
Vegan Ramen
Miso Soup
Albacore

“Shoutout to our server Danny for being so friendly, and accommodating. We asked for a few extra things that were weird asks because I’m pregnant and he didn’t say no, but figured out a way to make it happen.

The food is also very fast and delicious and the presentation was on point. This is our favorite sushi spot in our neighborhood by far.“

3.9 Good95 Reviews