If you like sushi by the beach, this restaurant has a comfortable table with raw fish to accommodate your tastes. Great location here in Ventura, California. Service is fast. Buy 1 drink next one free. Private entrance for celebrities and private parties.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Alaskan Roll, Salmon Roll, Spicy Una Nachos, Eel Avocado Roll, Yam Tempura Roll, Just for Starters, California Roll
Tomy Nguyen
One of my favorite sushi places in ventura. The place is much more traditional and the atmosphere is splendid. The food is fresh and authentic. The sushi chefs, waitress, and hostess were all fantastic. The food was amazing and we highly recommend this place. It was a but hard to get a reservation and walk ins might not be possible on certain nights. It was a bit pricey but its an awesome place and worth it. Would recommend to anyone who wants great sushi.
One of my favorite sushi spots in Ventura. More on the traditional side, and very good quality sushi. They seem to have forgotten our order, but we're quick in getting the sushi out once they realized. All in all it's a solid place to go downtown.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Connie Hunter
I love this place. I have traveled the world from Japan, China, Australia, England, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Philippines, USA, Europe, Russia, and many islands on both business trips and pleasure trips... And was surprised that many places had Japanese restaurants. This Banzai Marina Japanese restaurant is my favorite placeI am an actress and need to be healthy and happy at all times.Sincerely Connie Hunter
Atmosphere: 5
John Szymanski
Our party had a wonderful evening here tonight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meagan Callaway
Hands down one of the best sushi restaurants I’ve been to. My boyfriend and I have been on the road traveling for 8months across the US and haven’t treated ourselves in a while. We saw this restaurant while walking around the area a few days prior and it had this vibe that we knew we wanted to go back to. We called ahead and made a reservation for outside since we had our pup with us. They were super welcoming to having our pup on the patio with us. They even set out a doggie bed, provided her with a water bowl with cold water, and a small jar of treats on the table for her. I mean how sweet and accommodating is that to our pupper?! Seriously the nicest thing any restaurant we’ve been to has done. The sushi was phenomenal. The tuna and salmon skin we had was extremely fresh, out of this world delicious and the carrot ginger soup was soo good too. The owner came out and greeted us and asked if we wanted a heater but it was so lovely out we did not need one, but was so very kind to ask. Again very accommodating!! Staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was great. We had such a lovely time and felt so very well taken care of and left with full bellies and happy smiles. Highly recommend!! Love loved our experience here! Can’t say enough good things :D
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah
One of the worst dining experiences I've had. The food options were questionable at best (e.g. clam miso soup? Teriyaki sauce on an eel cut roll? Egg plant tempura?). The food was low quality and under prepared. The service was non-existent. It took 20 minutes and 4 asks to get a glass of water. I left an extra star for the busser, who was the only attentive staff.Don't waste your money. I would not recommend eating here - do better.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jon R.
Went to dinner at Banzai Marina the other night. It's a small and intimate place that serves awesome sushi! We ordered some appetizers and highly recommend getting the mahalo ahi. It's a combination ahi, cucumber and avocado salad with a delicious dressing. The tuna on fire is also a great appetizer. It's ahi tuna covered in a spicy chili sauce. For the main course, we went with the sashimi dinner. Every slice was fresh and flavorful. It's a great plate for one a also can be shareable. The dragon roll was a personal favorite and the eel was perfectly baked. Our server was awesome a checked on us to make sure dinner went well. Overall, dinner went well and Banzai Marina is a hidden gem in Ventura!
Citee M.
In a word, delish. Even though they use krab and charge crab prices, I'm planning to order from them again because it's the best sushi I've had locally.
Always a good time at Banzai! And sometimes the golden hour hits just right....cheers
Richard Fung
Quick SummaryGreat food, great prices, and great service. Their lunch specials and happy hours are fantastic. Easy parking at the parking structure. Best sushi spot in downtown Ventura.Food- 5 starsTheir weekday lunch specials at 12.99 keeps me coming back. The sushi is fresh, portions are good, and the value is splendid. I recommend the fried oysters as well. Pacing was perfect as well to fit into the lunch hour. Happy hour is fantastic as well!Service- 5 starsOur servers were fantastic. Very attentitve without being overbearing.Bottom LineBanzai Marina checks every box: great food, service, and value. It is one of my favorites in downtown Ventura
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard F.
Quick SummaryGreat food, great prices, and great service. Their lunch specials and happy hours are fantastic. Easy parking at the parking structure. Best sushi spot in downtown Ventura.Food- 5 starsTheir weekday lunch specials at 12.99 keeps me coming back. The sushi is fresh, portions are good, and the value is splendid. I recommend the fried oysters as well. Pacing was perfect as well to fit into the lunch hour. Happy hour is fantastic as well!Service- 5 starsOur servers were fantastic. Very attentitve without being overbearing. Bottom LineBanzai Marina checks every box: great food, service, and value. It is one of my favorites in downtown Ventura
Lillian T.
The sashimi dinner was excellent! The fish was fresh and tender. My table was super impressed with how delicious everything was. The presentation was also elegant and beautiful. We enjoyed the low-key and friendly atmosphere, and the wait staff was very welcoming. We brought my elderly father to dinner with us, and the waiters were very patient and pleasant to him. I would definitely return; it's definitely some of the best sashimi I've ever had! Highly recommend this place!
Lisa F.
Wow! I had the Sashimi dinner. I requested no rice, extra salad and the chef did not disappoint!Our waitress was wonderful and attentive.
If you like sushi by the beach, this restaurant has a comfortable table with raw fish to accommodate your tastes. Great location here in Ventura, California. Service is fast. Buy 1 drink next one free. Private entrance for celebrities and private parties.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Alaskan Roll, Salmon Roll, Spicy Una Nachos, Eel Avocado Roll, Yam Tempura Roll, Just for Starters, California Roll
One of my favorite sushi places in ventura. The place is much more traditional and the atmosphere is splendid. The food is fresh and authentic. The sushi chefs, waitress, and hostess were all fantastic. The food was amazing and we highly recommend this place. It was a but hard to get a reservation and walk ins might not be possible on certain nights. It was a bit pricey but its an awesome place and worth it. Would recommend to anyone who wants great sushi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Dinner Plate, Miso Soup
Super excellent! Would return at any time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bluefin Tuna Carpaccio, Miso Soup
One of my favorite sushi spots in Ventura. More on the traditional side, and very good quality sushi. They seem to have forgotten our order, but we're quick in getting the sushi out once they realized. All in all it's a solid place to go downtown.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I love this place. I have traveled the world from Japan, China, Australia, England, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Philippines, USA, Europe, Russia, and many islands on both business trips and pleasure trips... And was surprised that many places had Japanese restaurants. This Banzai Marina Japanese restaurant is my favorite placeI am an actress and need to be healthy and happy at all times.Sincerely Connie Hunter
Atmosphere: 5
Our party had a wonderful evening here tonight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down one of the best sushi restaurants I’ve been to. My boyfriend and I have been on the road traveling for 8months across the US and haven’t treated ourselves in a while. We saw this restaurant while walking around the area a few days prior and it had this vibe that we knew we wanted to go back to. We called ahead and made a reservation for outside since we had our pup with us. They were super welcoming to having our pup on the patio with us. They even set out a doggie bed, provided her with a water bowl with cold water, and a small jar of treats on the table for her. I mean how sweet and accommodating is that to our pupper?! Seriously the nicest thing any restaurant we’ve been to has done. The sushi was phenomenal. The tuna and salmon skin we had was extremely fresh, out of this world delicious and the carrot ginger soup was soo good too. The owner came out and greeted us and asked if we wanted a heater but it was so lovely out we did not need one, but was so very kind to ask. Again very accommodating!! Staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was great. We had such a lovely time and felt so very well taken care of and left with full bellies and happy smiles. Highly recommend!! Love loved our experience here! Can’t say enough good things :D
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the worst dining experiences I've had. The food options were questionable at best (e.g. clam miso soup? Teriyaki sauce on an eel cut roll? Egg plant tempura?). The food was low quality and under prepared. The service was non-existent. It took 20 minutes and 4 asks to get a glass of water. I left an extra star for the busser, who was the only attentive staff.Don't waste your money. I would not recommend eating here - do better.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Went to dinner at Banzai Marina the other night. It's a small and intimate place that serves awesome sushi! We ordered some appetizers and highly recommend getting the mahalo ahi. It's a combination ahi, cucumber and avocado salad with a delicious dressing. The tuna on fire is also a great appetizer. It's ahi tuna covered in a spicy chili sauce. For the main course, we went with the sashimi dinner. Every slice was fresh and flavorful. It's a great plate for one a also can be shareable. The dragon roll was a personal favorite and the eel was perfectly baked. Our server was awesome a checked on us to make sure dinner went well. Overall, dinner went well and Banzai Marina is a hidden gem in Ventura!
In a word, delish. Even though they use krab and charge crab prices, I'm planning to order from them again because it's the best sushi I've had locally.
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Always a good time at Banzai! And sometimes the golden hour hits just right....cheers
Quick SummaryGreat food, great prices, and great service. Their lunch specials and happy hours are fantastic. Easy parking at the parking structure. Best sushi spot in downtown Ventura.Food- 5 starsTheir weekday lunch specials at 12.99 keeps me coming back. The sushi is fresh, portions are good, and the value is splendid. I recommend the fried oysters as well. Pacing was perfect as well to fit into the lunch hour. Happy hour is fantastic as well!Service- 5 starsOur servers were fantastic. Very attentitve without being overbearing.Bottom LineBanzai Marina checks every box: great food, service, and value. It is one of my favorites in downtown Ventura
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quick SummaryGreat food, great prices, and great service. Their lunch specials and happy hours are fantastic. Easy parking at the parking structure. Best sushi spot in downtown Ventura.Food- 5 starsTheir weekday lunch specials at 12.99 keeps me coming back. The sushi is fresh, portions are good, and the value is splendid. I recommend the fried oysters as well. Pacing was perfect as well to fit into the lunch hour. Happy hour is fantastic as well!Service- 5 starsOur servers were fantastic. Very attentitve without being overbearing. Bottom LineBanzai Marina checks every box: great food, service, and value. It is one of my favorites in downtown Ventura
The sashimi dinner was excellent! The fish was fresh and tender. My table was super impressed with how delicious everything was. The presentation was also elegant and beautiful. We enjoyed the low-key and friendly atmosphere, and the wait staff was very welcoming. We brought my elderly father to dinner with us, and the waiters were very patient and pleasant to him. I would definitely return; it's definitely some of the best sashimi I've ever had! Highly recommend this place!
Wow! I had the Sashimi dinner. I requested no rice, extra salad and the chef did not disappoint!Our waitress was wonderful and attentive.