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Sushi Ota - San Diego, San Diego, CA

Sushi Ota - San Diego

4.8
4.8
339 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi
Thank you for choosing Sushi Ota in Mission Bay, San Diego, we look forward to serving you!

**Please call at 858-880-8878 for Sushi Bar reservation**

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 880-8778
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 339 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Sushi

339 Reviews
  1. ttttG

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fresh, healthy and tasty carefully prepared in a pleasant atmosphere.

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  2. MichaelJ

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful start to finish! We had sunomono miso and upon to start, deep fried oysters soft shell crab and karage chicken, baked scallop, and then salmon skin and diego rolls, machines ice cream, black sesame ice cream and the green tea cheesecake. everything was by far the best version of itself that have ever had! Amazing and attentive service, just superb all the way.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Haven’t been back for years. Not the sushi ota anymore

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Decent food. I specially liked that the food was not salty but flavorful - unlike many other restaurants.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place for super fresh fish. Sushi counter was nice and got to chat with a friendly chef. Obviously not a “cheap” meal but I’ve been to more expensive places with worse fish for sure. Would go again.

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  6. Merry

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect! The best sushi not only in San Diego but everywhere. There’s a reason the lines are so long.

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  7. Richard

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just consistently outstanding. This is the go to place for a special occasion or an excellent lunch.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Had omakase. Service felt rushed. No follow up with water or drinks. Food was good but not great. 7 courses and was still hungry afterwards.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It could be the Japanese restaurant in the US. Best ingredients.

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  10. Chechu

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Been there multiple times. Food always delicious, fresh and tasty. I definitely will recommend Sushi Ota.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place has the best sushi in San Diego. I highly recommended.

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  12. ShellyO

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious! Perfectly served! Made to feel very welcomed and appreciated

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  13. Ezmates

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Amazing service! Yummy! The fish was fresh and the rolls creative!

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  14. Suzy

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great sushi and wonderful staff! Have been coming here for more than 25 years and never disappoints! We live in Orange County and still come here for sushi.

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  15. RichardH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was good as usual. The service was good and promptly as well. Defenatelly will come back.

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  16. kalvint

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great fish quality and worth the price. Solid service. Highly recommend!

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  17. Lbcf

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I've been a few times, we ordered some of the same favorites. We found some pieces were amazing, others were clearly not as fresh. Bummer. Either way, great evening out. We will be back but will order according to what is most fresh.

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  18. Foodiefamily

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always fresh & delicious. Perfect Sushi ! Every time we are in San Diego we make sure we make this our first stop for dinner.

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  19. NatashaD

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi in San Diego! Our favorite spot! Service is excellent too.

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  20. David

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Overall just meh. Had high expectations but it appears as their time has passed. Hamachi with jalapeño slices were too thick and chewy Double double tuna was mushy, soggy and didn’t taste fresh. Waitress was a tad condescending. Uni and mushroom salad were good. Noise level was too loud as a few tables were watching football on their cell phones and screaming. The staff did nothing.

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  21. BenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Japanese food in a relaxing setting strongly recommend

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  22. AndrewL

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great fish and sake, awesome service too to go along with it.

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  23. Discriminating2016

    San Diego

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Still providing very high quality Japanese cuisine👏

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  24. DianeG

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious fresh ingredients make for a delicious meal. Friendly and helpful staff as well.

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  25. MattZ

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sushi Ota has always held a special place in our hearts. When we found out we'd be visiting San Diego, the first place we thought of was Sushi Ota and made the reservation. I highly recommend them...especially if you love great sushi, friendly staff, and an overall excellent experience.

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  26. dp86001

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A hidden gem. Wonderful service, fresh seafood, no rush atmosphere.

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  27. NancyH

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Always love your food. Waitresses are wonderful! Been one of our favorite restaurants for over 20 years!

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  28. CorW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while and was finally able to sign up for a reservation. Our reservation was at 5 on a Tuesday which is right when they open. They let us in a little early and got to our table fast. The menu was simple but had a good range of types of fish. We ordered the following nigiri: 3 salmon, 2 tuna, 2 snow crab, 1 o toro, with two miso soups, and one shrimp tempera hand roll. After we ordered, the waitress asked if it wasabi was ok on the sushi and we said yes. We got our food within decent time. We were very bummed to see that the wasabi they put under the fish on the sushi was not REAL wasabi. We were thinking that for the price point they could at least put real wasabi. If you are unaware, the wasabi that you get at pretty much every sushi place is not real, it is mostly horseradish. Other than that, food was great and the fish was high quality but price was a bit steep. We spent about $130, including food and 18\20% tax. A good place to try once, but not sure if we will be returning.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a delicious and great evening here. Took someone who never had sushi before and they loved every bite!

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  30. RayF

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food, nigiris were amazing! Can’t beat this place!

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  31. CarlsbadDad

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time eating here tonight and I must say it was the Best Sushi I’ve ever had! The Wasabi, Ginger, Miso soup …all were fantastic and the fish quality was incredible melting as soon as it hit the palate. Service was 5 stars and the staff could not have been nicer and more efficient. Total experience was phenomenal and wished the evening would not end. Make sure to go out of your way to eat here if you love Sushi as much as I do. Can’t wait to come back again very soon.

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  32. eatLAOC

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Good food but tamago was lackluster this time.

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  33. BWin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    This is one of our regular sushi places when we visit San Diego. You can count on good quality sushi at a reasonable price.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent experience, had miso sea bass, bluefin tuna sushi and rolls, all excellent quality and taste. Great service too!

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  35. Davinaf

    West Palm Beach

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    incredible presentation and delicious !!!!!!!!!!!!

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  36. RobertM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I have been eating at Sushi Ota for over twenty years. As a chef, I find the sushi at Ota is a step above and offers a unique selection of the best fish. The ambiance and the staff make this a must-go for the curious and most finicky connoisseurs of sushi. I will keep coming back whenever I am in San Diego.

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  37. Daisy

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best salmon jalapeño roll😋 Excelente servicio y trato al cliente! Llegamos temprano y aun así, buscaron la manera de acomodarnos antes de la hora de nuestra reservación, muchas gracias! Cenamos delicioso 🤤

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Every seat was taken in this small restaurant in an unassuming strip mall. Reservations were needed for late lunch as it is very popular and the food widely delicious. Waitstaff, hostess, and cooks were friendly. Next time, I’ll seat at bar since it was amazing to see the food being prepared. Parking is tricky. The best parking is in the back which is free two hours. There is a walkway from the back to the front.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always nice food they always have special dishes Amazing food good service love the place

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always! We have been coming to sushi ota for years and it never disappoints.

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FAQs

Sushi Ota - San Diego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 880-8778.

Sushi Ota - San Diego is rated 4.8 stars by 339 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sushi Ota - San Diego

4529 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 880-8778
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