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Bonsai, Pensacola Beach, FL

Bonsai

4.7 (220)
$50 and over
Sushi
12 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • 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
  • 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

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What 220 people are saying

Bonsai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Innovative

  • Northwest Florida

    Healthy

  • Northwest Florida

    Romantic

  • Northwest Florida

    Good for special occasions

  • Pensacola

    Best Overall

  • Pensacola

    Best Food

  • Pensacola

    Best Service

  • Pensacola

    Best Ambiance

  • Pensacola

    Best Value

  • Pensacola

    Innovative

  • Pensacola

    Good for groups

  • Pensacola

    Healthy

  • Pensacola

    Great for fine wines

  • Pensacola

    Romantic

  • Pensacola

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bonsai offers a "romantic and chill atmosphere" ideal for an intimate dining experience. Known for "excellent sushi" and "outstanding" service, the restaurant delights with "creatively prepared" dishes and special touches like "handcrafted sushi" and "special soy sauce." The team ensures a memorable visit in this "hidden gem."
220 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Small area on second floor of hotel.

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  2. Laura

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, our meal was amazing! The staff was extremely attentive and their food was presented with the same attention. Will definitely be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Shayla

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very romantic and chill atmosphere. I came on a solo date and the service was amazing. The sushi is hand crafted and so very good. The special soy sauce was a highlight! I had chrysanthemum water saki and it was DIVINE. Treat yourself and you will not be disappointed.

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  4. Christina VIP

    Northwest Florida11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent sushi! It takes a little time to get your foo, but it’s worth the wait!!! Amazing sushi!! Great service! Definitely coming back here again!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Lauren

    New Orleans / Louisiana17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved our meal at Bonsai. Excellent service and quality ingredients creatively prepared. The venue is small and quiet.
    BonsaiResponded on May 5, 2025
    We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience at Bonsai. Our team takes great pride in delivering exceptional service and thoughtfully prepared dishes using the highest quality ingredients. We’re glad the setting added to your evening, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! -Christina H.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Shelby

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very quiet, good date night place. Very small menu
    BonsaiResponded on May 5, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the quiet atmosphere—Bonsai is designed to be an intimate, relaxed setting, perfect for a date night. While our menu is small, it's carefully curated to highlight fresh, high-quality ingredients. We hope to welcome you back again soon! :) -Christina H.

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  7. Angela VIP

    Mobile3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christina was a delight to work with. Per usual, the food was outstanding.
    BonsaiResponded on April 9, 2025
    Hi, Angela! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and impeccable service during your visit.

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  8. MD

    Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very good, great service and a quite and small place.
    BonsaiResponded on March 31, 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and cozy atmosphere. We love being a peaceful little spot to relax and dine. Hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Daniel

    Northwest Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful and our server Christina was amazing.
    BonsaiResponded on March 31, 2025
    We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your meal, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Christina—she’ll love hearing it! Thanks for joining us and we hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Nancy

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was friendly and attentive to our visit. The only note I would make is for the lobster ramen, which contained squid ink noodles. May I suggest you note that on the menu description as I would not have ordered. The pork belly was delicious!
    BonsaiResponded on March 31, 2025
    Thank you for dining with us and for your kind words about our staff! We're glad you enjoyed the pork belly and truly appreciate your feedback about the lobster ramen. That’s a great suggestion, and we’ll take it into consideration for future menu updates. Hope to welcome you back soon! -Christina H.

    1 person found this helpful

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Bonsai is rated 4.7 stars by 220 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
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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