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Latin and Asian Cuisine - Brisa, San Diego, CA

Brisa

4.2 (48)
$30 and under
Sushi
2101 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Brisa is a lively spot in San Diego’s Little Italy serving up bold Latin and Asian fusion flavors in a fun, laid-back setting. The menu is all about fresh ingredients and creative twists—from zesty ceviches to spicy noodles and shareable street food-inspired plates. With its vibrant, plant-filled space and upbeat vibe, Brisa is the perfect hangout for casual bites, craft cocktails, and good times with friends.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    W Hathorn Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 48 people are saying

Brisa 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brisa in Little Italy, San Diego, is a vibrant dining destination blending Latin and Asian fusion with a stylish, boho-chic atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "great service," with standout dishes like passionfruit ceviche and piña pollo fritto. The ambiance is "fun and lively," perfect for special occasions.
48 Reviews
  1. Jamie

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was mediocre, many repetitive sides and garnishes made all the dishes pretty one note. Nothing was a stand-out with the food. The service was pretty slow even though the restaurant wasn't busy.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst experience ever. Took 45 minutes to get drinks after being sat. Apps and entrees came out together. Sushi was mushy & could tell it was not fresh fish.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Paula VIP

    San Diego18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated in the back of the restaurant which had a less warm atmosphere. It was noisy. The menu and the food were very good though.

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  4. jennifer VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are amazing. Items I would recommend are the grilled octopus and the Pollo Fritto! A very flavorful and cool Latin Asian fusion place.

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  5. Bouchra VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious food. The staff was on top of it and everything we ate was so good.

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  6. Tiana

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing !! And service was on point and our server was amazing !

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  7. Tricia

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Music was too loud, food was overpriced for the quality and taste. The restaurant was beautiful though.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Lorenzo VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Horrible food and experience at this restaurant. Everything was out of order, all of the fish and sushi was very fishy and tasted old, small portions and expensive for what it is. Ginger on side of sushi was dried. Cocktails were brought after all of the main courses were brought to the table. The manager or whoever was running the floor that night though was very attentive and apologized many times for the mistake mistakes, I still think they have a lot to work out, but whoever the manager was was very sweet to our table and apologized as she knew there was a lot of mistakes that were made during our reservation and I was really disappointed.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Katherine

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the place and the food but they forgot 2 of our whole entire meals and then brought them Out after everyone was done eating (probably 25 min after the other 2 people’s food arrived, and then charged us full price for everything. And even after our food was delivered they still forgot one of our items and they rang it in right then and it was still On our bill. Our waiter was great and saved our experience for sure but that is definitely a no go in the restaurant business.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Sophia

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I just dined in at Brisa, and wow. I was blown away, the atmosphere, the dishes, and the service were all impeccable. My server Lewis made my table of four feel very comfortable and taken care of, such a warm character who made sure our every need was managed perfectly, and on top of that, he even brought out a Polaroid he took of us with our dessert. The manager Jenny was also on the same level, bringing an energy that truly made us treasure Brisa. We will definitely be coming again & telling friends about it!! The dishes were amazing, so fresh and delicious, the dessert was my favorite. When we return, we will be requesting Lewis as our server and we hope that Jenny stops by!! Absolutely amazing, thank you!

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FAQs

Brisa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 303-0415.

Brisa is rated 4.2 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Brisa

2101 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W Hathorn Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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