Explore San Diego's best sushi — from the classics everyone knows to the neighborhood spots that deserve more attention.

Bay Park
“Chef-owned Japanese outfit in a modest strip-mall locale crafts premium sushi & omakase tastings.”
$$$ · Sushi · 2.4

Hillcrest
“Sushi & Japanese dishes are on offer at this simple eatery with TVs & a patio, plus beer & sake.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Gaslamp Quarter
$ · Sushi · 2.4

La Jolla
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North Park
“This casual yet contemporary Japanese eatery offers classic sushi & rolls, plus hot entrees.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Gaslamp Quarter
$ · Sushi · 2.4

Clairemont
“Classic Japanese eatery serving sushi & other traditional dishes along with sake, wine & beer.”
$ · Sushi · 2.4

La Jolla
“Japanese spot serving sushi, hot entrees & sake in a relaxed space with black-&-red decor.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.4

La Jolla
$$ · Sushi · 2.4
Gaslamp Quarter
$ · Sushi · 2.4

University Heights
“Traditional Japanese restaurant serving sushi & sashimi amid simply decorated surroundings.”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

Carmel Valley
“Japanese fusion fare like clever sushi rolls are served in a sleek, compact space with bar seats.”
$$$ · Sushi · 2.4

Bay Park
“Clever seafood sandwiches, tacos & entrees in an industrial market space with nautical decorations.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.4

Clairemont
“Casual spot doing unique takes on classic Asian dishes with a vegan sushi bar, coffee & bubble teas.”
$ · Sushi · 2.4

Hillcrest
$ · Sushi · 2.4

Coronado
“Creative rolls & cooked entrees presented in an art-&-neon-accented space with a sushi bar.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Coronado
“Sleek neighborhood Japanese spot for carefully sourced sushi, microbrew sake & an outdoor patio.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3
Hillcrest
“Chill hangout with sushi rolls, ramen & other Japanese bites, plus happy hours & local beers on tap.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

Hillcrest
“Veteran Japanese eatery offering sushi & bento, plus daily happy-hour specials on rolls & beer.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Pacific Beach
“Upscale eatery inside the Catamaran Resort Hotel is known for its seafood dishes & bay views.”
$$$ · Sushi · 2.3

Hillcrest
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

La Jolla
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

University City
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

University City
“Trendy spot located in a shopping center features hefty Pan-Asian plates & hopping happy hours.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.3
Gaslamp Quarter
“Classy locale for elegant presentations of traditional Russian & Eastern European dishes.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

Ocean Beach
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University City
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

Mission Beach
“A mix of classic & fusion dishes, plus sushi options in a simple setting near Mission Bay Park.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

University City
“Focused menu of sushi rolls from basic to deluxe offered for takeout or delivery only.”
$ · Sushi · 2.3
Gaslamp Quarter
“Lively rooftop Japanese eatery spotlighting sushi, seafood & meat plates, plus cocktails & sake.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

Mission Beach
“Trendy venue for upscale sushi & small Japanese dishes served in a rooftop space with ocean views.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

Pacific Beach
“Cozy outpost of the local counter-serve Japanese chain known for sushi rolls at budget prices.”
$ · Sushi · 2.3
Point Loma
$$ · Sushi · 2.3
Clairemont
“Ramen both classic & creative, plus rice bowls, snacks, sake & beer, in casual yet stylish environs.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

La Jolla
“Bustling sushi bar in a cozy, vine-covered space offering large rolls, teriyaki & noodles.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.2

Ocean Beach
$ · Restaurants · 2.2

Pacific Beach
“Large, relaxed buffet restaurant offering a number of Asian & American items for lunch & dinner.”
$ · Sushi · 2.2

Pacific Beach
“Spacious, easygoing sushi bar known for its large rolls, sake drinks & a reggae-heavy soundtrack.”
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Pacific Beach
“Casual, colorful place with a long sushi bar for sashimi, nigiri & unique maki, plus imported beer.”
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Pacific Beach
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Chula Vista
“Sushi rolls, noodles, party platters, beer & sake in a casual strip-mall space with Japanese decor.”
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Pacific Beach
“Snug, go-to fixture since 1986 for sashimi, rolls & Japanese entrees amid no-frills decor.”
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Pacific Beach
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Encinitas
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Gaslamp Quarter
“Upscale choice for small plates, sushi & coastal cuisine served in a sophisticated two-story space.”
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Encinitas
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Gaslamp Quarter
“High-end chain serving notable chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting.”
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East Village
“High-style Japanese-Californian restaurant with an extensive menu & full bar highlighting sake.”
$$ · Sushi
Little Italy
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Little Italy
“Laid-back Japanese eatery serving sushi & rolls in simple, contemporary surrounds.”
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