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!“

“Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. Everyone was so friendly, kind, and welcoming, and you could tell how much care went into every single course. The food was honestly indescribable!!!! Every bite somehow got better and better. The quality, flavors, presentation, everything was just amazing. One of those meals you’re still thinking about after you leave. We will 100% be back!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“I came here tonight with my family, including my baby- it was amazing!!! The food was incredible but most importantly, Mike & Maria were so welcoming, so sweet, played around with our baby and made my husband a special sushi roll. We wish we lived here so we could come here all the time. The best! The type of place that has a sense of community.“

“My husband and I were able to get a fast reservation with the Quick Omakase Experience. The experience was ~ 1 hour.

This was our second visit (first one was the full omakase, several years ago).

Majority of the group was already seated for a full Omakase experience. Chef TJ served us at a great pace even though we had a slightly different menu than the rest.

Fish was fresh and there was an option to add on more nigiri at the end.

Chef TJ and staff were kind and refilled my tea throughout the night.“

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

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

“My wife and I have gone to this sushi place in San Diego the past 3 years. The food is amazing! Just as amazing as our service Aiden N. was our server. Aiden was so attentive absolutely excellent service. Highly recommended Chef Jun supper chill atmosphere!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Fantastic food quality. Purist food.“

“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“

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

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

“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!“

“Best sushi ever, very friendly“

“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.“

“Amazing vegan sushi !! Definitely coming back!“

“I haven’t come here in over a year, but I think it’s time to address my issues. Back then I used to think it was decent, definitely not the most authentic sushi, but it was still pretty good. I still think it’s okay, but I feel like the quality and portions of food are inconsistent, some days it tastes good and some days it tastes like 💩. The drinks are good and overall I think this place is okay but just fix the portions and quality. 👍“

“all is good!“

“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.“

“We were so excited to find this place open on the 4th of July! Our waitress recommended the Cubic Filet Mignon Fried Rice, the Tijuana Roll, and the Tiger Roll, and every single dish was absolutely amazing. Everything was incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent, and we had such a wonderful dining experience. We can’t wait to come back and try their pho. Highly recommend!“

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

“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.“

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

“Assorted Sashimi 4.5/5
Everything was good, but the yellowtail was the standout. Its texture and flavor really surprised me-in a good way.

Dragon Roll 4/5
Tasty and enjoyable, but nothing particularly surprising.

Dynamite Roll 4.5/5
The biggest surprise of the meal. Really flavorful, with a great combination of textures. Definitely one of my favorites.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Good experience! Friendly atmosphere“

“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!“

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

“very good food and service“

“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!“

“Overall a great omakase experience. Nice combo of both tasty traditional sushi (loved the chutoro and aji) as well as some fun courses (tartare puff and chawanmushi were great). Chefs are friendly and service was attentive. Definitely a pricy experience, but given the creativity and quality it is worth it.“

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

“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.“

“Great service Great food Delicious 😊😊“

“Straight 🔥 and delicious recommend for everyone“

“Picked up an order to bring home on a lazy Sunday. Order was ready 5 min early from the ETA time. Pleasant guys with French accents gave me the order.
The presentation is very professional and everything we had was fresh and excellent (yellowtail and eel nigiri, spicy tuna roll, cucumber salad and shrimp tempura).
Highly recommended“