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Bonsai, Pensacola Beach, FL

Bonsai

4.6
4.6
198 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Located on the second floor of the Hilton Pensacola Beach, Bonsai offers an elevated, contemporary menu lined with fine Japanese cuisine overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. From hand-rolled ramen noodles to delectable Japanese A5 wagyu and top-shelf sake, Bonsai is a world-class experience like none other.

Executive Chef Richard Assaf
Bonsai Chef Ryusho Hashida

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (850) 932-8194
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Richard Assaf
  • Private party facilities
    Please call 850-932-8194 to reserve your event.
  • Neighborhood
    Pensacola
  • Cross street
    12 Via De Luna Dr.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking included when dining at Bonsai.
  • Public transit
    There is a convenient free beach trolley that shuttles all over the island and has a stop in front of the hotel.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bonsai offers a serene and intimate dining experience, nestled within the Hilton Hotel. Renowned for its "culinary delite" and "exquisite food," the sushi is a standout with fresh, beautifully presented dishes. The knowledgeable staff and expertly mixed drinks enhance the experience, though some find it "a little too pricey."

198 Reviews
  1. Cory

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Been multiple times consistently unbeatable Sushi, great service and overall wonderful experience

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  2. Jenny

    Tallahassee

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pork belly appetizer was amazing and the ramen with squid ink noodles is something I will crave. They need better ventilation in the restaurant itself. As the dinner went on and cooking was happening it got smoky. I’m sensitive to smoke with my allergies so it might not matter to everyone. Just a suggestion for improvement. Overall nice experience for anniversary dinner.

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  3. David

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful meal with great service! We love coming back every year in September

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our weight staff was very knowledgeable. Explained the dishes and offered suggestions when asked.

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  5. terry

    Tallahassee

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food and service but a little too pricey for what it is.

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  6. William

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience. Great food and good service.

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  7. SueS

    Alabama

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very upscale small boutique type sushi inside the Hilton in Pensacola Beach. View of water is nice. Food was delicious and presented beautifully. Our server was Bailee and she was delightful.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great, service was great, but food comes out very slow. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a hidden gem on the second floor of the Hilton Hotel. It’s very small and quaint with very relaxing vibe. The service was fantastic. Brynn explained the menu to us perfectly and helped us make some delicious decisions on sushi. . I recommend the crispy rice and tuna tartare appetizer and the smoked salmon roll. We ate every last bite!!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all had the omakase. Waitress was very knowledgeable. Food was top notch. Chefs did an amazing job selecting what was served. They even allowed me to come back the next day for carry out. This has been a tradition that my son and I have done during our vacation. I'm already excited for next year. Well done, Bonsai!

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FAQs

Bonsai is rated 4.6 stars by 198 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Bonsai

12 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12 Via De Luna Dr.
  • Neighborhood
    Pensacola
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking included when dining at Bonsai.
  • Public transit
    There is a convenient free beach trolley that shuttles all over the island and has a stop in front of the hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Assaf
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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