50 Best Sushi Bars near Santee

“We’ve been so happy with each dinning experience we’ve had at Tsunami! The service is excellent and their food extraordinary! The sushi is fresh and they have their own unique creations as well as the classics. Their tempura is a delight and the prawns are crazy good! If you’re a sushi fan, this is a must go!!!“

“My family and I love this sushi place. It offers real Japanese cuisine and hot sake. The prices are fare. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly. So.etimes theres a wait. But not always. They have a second dinning room they'll open if it gets busy.“

“Don't let the rating fool you. This place is great! The staff always takes of me when I go in. I was there tonight.“

“Came to celebrate mom’s birthday as a party of 5. We had a reservation for 6pm (Monday), and upon arriving they weren’t very busy yet.

Upon looking into their menu I immediately noticed they are much less expensive than other places like Benihana. They offer a nIce selection of hibachi style combination dinners. If you enjoy sushi, they have that too!

The portions are generous, and the flavors are amazing! The chef cooks your meats exactly to your liking. And you get to enjoy watching them as they prepare your food. Before they start cooking you can sit back, relax, and watch the chef perform a few tricks.

Overall, we had a great time. The service was friendly, and our hibachi chef was fun and entertaining! We are definitely coming back!“

“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!“

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

“Amazing vegan sushi !! Definitely coming back!“

“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!“

“I love this place, I definitely recommend this place in come here for my smoothies with Boba.“

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

“Pleasantly surprised by this place. First time trying it as I’m looking to make 2023 a year I explore new food places. This was my first new place of the year and I’m glad I found them! Friendly people and don’t be fooled by the small frontage. Hole in the wall places are the best. I also liked their happy hour menu….I was there for lunch but will be going back for happy hours and dinners😃“

“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.“

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

“Always great food when I stop by #HWMYTastins #HWMY“

“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!“

“Great food! Everyone was friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was nice and we were able to sit outside which looks like it would have shade almost all afternoon. Happy hour from 3-6 was a great value!!
Apps were so tasty! Sweet/spicy Brussels, garlic edamame, tempura all delightful. Delicious sauces (very important) and nice size cuts of fish on nigiri. We will definitely be back. Convenient location with parking is the cherry on top. 😁👍“

“A group of my friends and I went here last night for my birthday dinner. The server was very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. We had sushi rolls, nigiri and the yellowtail Kama was delicious. And our bill was very reasonable! Highly recommend!“

“Esteban made our trip to San Diego complete, great service, great jokes, great recs. Food was inspired and different for a Florida snot like myself. Pair this happy hour with other happy hours and you are in serious business! This guy only works 3 days a week, but he should work 11.5! Extend the week for Esteban!“

“Very fast service, friendly people. Delicious food especially the ramen.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Fantastic!

Sushi Hana hands down one of the best sushi spots I’ve ever visited. The fish is unbelievably fresh, the rolls are beautifully prepared, and every bite bursts with flavor. The staff are warm, attentive, and make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is cozy yet modern—perfect for both a casual lunch or a special night out.“

“When we lived in San Diego we were up the street from Obi's and we went at least twice a week. I still talk about it years later. If you are in the area definitely stop in its definitely worth the trip.“

“Favorite sushi place! Fantastic service and food every time we eat there. Absolutely love the uni shots when they have them available. The restaurant itself is also beautiful. 10 out of 10 would recommend.“

“Great service and food was yummy.. I had the TJ Roll and another one with albacore, spicy tuna and shrimp. 2nd one was delicious.“

“Can't praise this place enough from Oyster Wednesdays to Tgif happy hour or just any time! Quality of food exceptional, priced just right & all the staff does everything right... the food, service, cleanliness & comfort.
Crazy enough my favorite spot to decompress even with my kids“

“Great food for amazing prices. Try to order things thay ate slightly differe and you will get an idea of the different 5astes. I've tried the soups, bento box, sushi,and miso and it is all really good. I honestly like it better than several places on Convoy“

“Great atmosphere, great service , Great Food 🍶“

“The person that greeted was so nice and welcoming. My first time here and she was very helpful with the menu. Food tastes amazing-so well seasoned and generous especially the lunch bowl-it was a lot! This place will now be my go to since it’s so close to work!“

“Love their Bento Box! Tempura veggies, salad , California roll, teriyaki chicken are delicious 😋 Fast & friendly service.“

“This was the best restaurant I have been too in months, I never leave reviews but everyone was so friendly. The AC was out but the comfort of all the staff was so pleasing. Me and my husband sat at the bar and the chefs were so inviting and gave great recommendations for our food. Didn’t wait more than 10 mins for 2 sushi rolls, best customer service ever, very clean and such a great atmosphere. We will definitely be back thank you so much!“

“Sashimi and sushi are very fresh. Staff is attentive, friendly and gets your order correct. Very delicious combinations.“

“Getting a 5 star overall for the food, since that’s the point of coming to sushiman! My first time coming here ever and the atmosphere was nice, quiet but with some nice music in the back, nice decorations and just a cute environment without doing the most, just cozy and chill type off vibes. The food was great, tasted amazing, zero complaints about it. Ordering food wasn’t an issue at all, I didn’t feel rushed by the cashier (that’s always a thing for me) but she was patient. My only complaint will be is, they should bring out the plates for customers who are dining in, I don’t know I just think it’s a nice gesture, and if a place like Carl’s Jr can do it, then they could as well for the price we are paying. Kinda of a hurry up and eat type of thing:P“

“I didn't have the sushi, maybe next time. I went with the chicken curry katsu, spicy. The flavor was very good but I think they forgot to make it spicy. I didn't detect any spice to it. They have a nice selection of craft brews on tap and the service was very friendly. Overall I liked this place and will go again.“

“I have eaten Vietnamese cuisine throughout California, and Grandpa Tao ranks among the best. In addition to the amazing tastes, the casual restaurant is friendly and comfortable. Ingredients are fresh, the environment clean and relaxing. I particularly recommend the Pho, the Rice Vermicelli (try it!) and the Shaking beef. You'll like it.“

“San Diego’s best sushi! Get the CATS roll!“

“Best fresh food in town by far! Comfortable environment with a.c, cute koi murals, but can i clean your fish tank maybe put two plecos in there to eat the algae. The sushi was very good, best I've had here in California finally found a new spot. Server was new but very nice and friendly staff. Clean restaurant, sushi boats are awesome, the shrimp with coconut is a must. The fried rice, chefs kiss i definitely recommend!“

“Fast and friendly service, Great tasting food my favorite is the honey walnut shrimp💜“

“If you're in the mood for sushi this has got to be the place you go to. The fish was extremely fresh and melts in your mouth, the rice was perfectly textured and flavored, and the toppings/cream cheese was all well proportioned. Not to mention we were caught off guard with how large the sushi rolls were. Only got 4 rolls and had to take a few pieces home. 4 sushi rolls, a curry, an udon, gyoza, and drinks all for under 100 dollars, in California? You can't ask for better. This will be our go to spot for sushi for sure.“

“I have been eating here for years and it's always good.“

“good food, friendly staff and atented“

“One of the best Japanese Restaurant in town, highly recommended!“

“Honestly, one of the best value all-you-can-eat sushi spots in the College Area. A lot of AYCE places try to fill you up on huge balls of cold rice with paper-thin fish, but Sushi Factory actually gives you solid portions.

The salmon and yellowtail nigiri were super fresh and buttery—no weird fishy taste or mushy texture. The escolar was really good too. For the rolls, they don't completely drown everything in spicy mayo or sweet sauce, so you can actually taste the fish.

Service was surprisingly fast. We did three rounds and the staff brought everything out quickly without 'forgetting' items to slow us down.

It's in a strip mall on El Cajon Blvd so parking can be a little tight during peak dinner hours, but for the price and quality, it definitely hits the spot. Will definitely be back.“

“We've enjoyed every roll, every appetizer, every visit. Left this afternoon planning a return trip on Friday.“

“Sushi was very good 😋 edamame green beans also ! Great service 👍🏼“

“I ordered shrimp and cata's tacos 🌮.. the shrimp was good but the spices hide the shrimp flavor and it's in a fried cheese ( a bit heavy)

The Cata's taco 🌮 was too fishy to me! I took 1 bite and couldn't eat it

My friend liked her fish tacos!“

“Love this place . The food is really good and nice reasonable priced. For two people we usually pay $40-$50 , when I go it’s not that busy which tells me not everyone knows how great this place is. With all the expensive sushi places these days it’s nice to know I can get a great meal without going broke“

“Our favorite spot for sushi and sashimi😍“

“We love Chiba! We lived here 8 years ago and we’re back. I am glad to see the food is still as delicious as I remember! The food was fast and I recommend the sushi! Also, our waitress was great!“

“affordable, friendly and fast service“

“We love Loft!! I want to start off by saying Alan is the best!! top notch manager with a great team. It was ridiculously busy from the moment we got there. We got a great seat though, and the weather was nice for us to sit outside. Our server Victor was great! Very attentive and gave great suggestions. Our drinks came out pretty quick and were delicious and the food we ordered which was only sushi was extremely fresh and tasty. Alan had come by and suggested a couple different sakes for us to try which we're on point he also pointed us in the direction of the speakeasy, which we did end up, checking out later and was a fun little spot with some great drinks. All in all we had a great experience in Loft and the casino and will for sure return.“