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Latin and Asian Cuisine - Brisa, San Diego, CA

Brisa

4.2 (56)
$30 and under
Sushi
2101 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 29 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 56 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 spot offering a creative Latin and Asian fusion menu. Guests rave about the "amazing" service, standout dishes like the passion fruit ceviche, and a "stylish and lively" atmosphere. While some note the music volume, the overall experience is "super dope" and memorable.
56 Reviews
  1. Devon

    Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was tasty but super disappointed in this place. The sushi was good but so overpriced for what it was, service was mid, and the music was so loud at that my party of 5 couldnt speak to eachother because we couldnt hear - even after I asked them to turn the volume down. They blasted party in the USA twice on repeat (fair I guess because it was the 4th of july) and the most horrendous clean version of WAP 3 times in a row, so we had to eat our sushi to “wet and gushy” blasting in our ears. If we wanted that vibe we would have gone out in gaslamp. Reco to the restaurant: focus on serving a great dinner service FIRST, and THEN turn up the volume and kick things up a notch at 9pm if you want to turn it into a club. That would be fun! But it’s off putting when you cant talk to friends you havent seen in a long time at your 7:45 dinner (and i love a fun dinner but this was not it). Food wise we got the “sushi tower” which is 2 rolls and sashimi for $69 - so you pick 2 rolls which were both around $21 and then they give you chefs choice sashimi, and when i tell you it was the tiniest little baby amount of sahimi….. we basically paid them $27 to serve us our sushi on a tiered tray instead of a plate. We also got the poke bowl, which was basically rice, a mass of imitation crab, and a couple tiny pieces of salmon and tuna on top. Not something that should have been $22. Feeling ripped off

    1 person found this helpful

  2. allison VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    went here for the happy hour and it was great! loved the food and drinks! we really liked the sangria, calamari & wagyu skewer

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  3. Charlie VIP

    Portland / Oregon33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Fairly typical for a Little Italy restaurant in regards to ambiance, quality of food and service. Tables packed together, music at club volume, overly sweet and priced cocktail menu. So ask yourself, are we out to party and yell across the table, or are we interested in conversation and focusing on dining? If the latter, choose somewhere else.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Maty

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service at this restaurant was fantastic. They were very attentive to our every need, the food was good.

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  5. Cynthia

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was bad, drinks were great. Food okay. But service was really bad.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Karen

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The matcha Salsa and the drinks were amazing! Great fast service!

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  7. Fabiana VIP

    Miami - Dade9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We liked the yuca fries, passion fruit ceviche and protein roll. The decor, ambiance and music were good. I LOVED they have mocktails in the menu. Bathrooms didn’t have hand soap :(.

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  8. Jamie

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    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

  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    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

  10. Tashia

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Creative menu and cool interior design pictured online but when we arrived, we were seated at a corner table facing two walls, so our backs were to the entire restaurant with no view. We politely asked to be moved and the staff were understanding and sat us at the bar. Music is way too loud, making it hard to talk to the company you are with. One dinner arrived before all appetizers. Pricy menu for the quality of food.

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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 56 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 29 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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