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Tako, San Diego, CA

Tako

4.3 (115)
$31 to $50
Sushi
2836 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110-2713

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled in the most historic neighborhood in California, Old Town San Diego, there is plenty to see and do. We strive to provide an unforgettable experience with top notch cocktails, the freshest fish & ingredients available, and unmatched atmosphere.
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21+ Speakeasy, If the light is on we're Open!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eric Steadman
  • Private party facilities
    Private Events are our specialty, use the contact form on our website to inquire.

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What 115 people are saying

Tako 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Hot spot

  • San Diego

    Hot spot

  • San Diego

    Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tako offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the inventive fusion menu and delightful cocktails. The atmosphere is lively, with a DJ adding to the fun vibe, though "a bit loud" for some. Highly recommended for its ambiance and culinary creativity.
115 Reviews
  1. Crysta

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute place. The food was just okay. Miso soup was not hot. Green tea didn’t taste like green tea. We really like the plantain appetizer. They let us know the fish was delivered that morning but overall the quality was not very good. We ordered the sueno roll and it was very fishy so we sent it back. Our server was very nice and attentive.

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  2. odalis

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a very beautiful place. The portions are a lot smaller than a regular restaurant. I personally wouldn’t go back due to the price to the portion. The taste was decent. The service was great

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  3. Jamie VIP

    Berlin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The bar chairs straight up feel like they’re ordered from Amazon. Food was meh wouldn’t come again 

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  4. Natalia VIP

    San Diego24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the service , the quality of the food was appropriate, for us some of the fusion of the dishes was a bit off and not great. We were also disappointed that there were pictures of past menus in open table and they did not offer these plates any longer.

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  5. John Erick

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was amazing can’t wait to be back again.

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  6. CHRISTINA VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was excellent from all staff members, cocktails and food were quite average. We were at the bar, which was directly next to the dj, so of course it was a bit loud in general, understandably. We didn't have a bad time, but prob not a place I'd book again. They do have valet but only until 830 which is a bit early since the restaurant closes much later.

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  7. Elizabeth VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience! Food was amazing better to go when is dark

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  8. Carlos

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    1000% won’t recommend. This place is a tourist trap, don’t go! I would of rather skipped out on my reservation, pay the $80 fee they force on you for reserving something and missing it by 5 minutes, and gone somewhere else if I knew this place was going to be this bad. Hella loud, feels like a techno concert in there. You can barely hear yourself speak so you just have to yell at each other. The food, it was whack. $17 for a hand roll, and it’s literally a seaweed sheet with one piece of eel and a lick of rice. Looked more like a taco then a handroll. They then proceeded to take 45 minutes to get it to me. I literally ordered a miso soup($6), their plantains($20) and 1 hand roll($17), all small plates…. Like small small... At any other sushi spot this takes 10 minutes and half the cost. The service was probably the best thing there, we got sat quick and the server was friendly and personable but once I complained about the time it took to get my food, the attitude kicked in. He did give me the food for free since he knew how long it was to get it, so thank you, but damn the attitude was wild. Overall this place sucked. Cool decorations and paintings, but half their LEDs are broken too. We left and went to get to Yakitori in convoy, my food took 6 minutes to get to me from when I sat. I even mentioned it was our anniversary and had nothing prepared or even offered dessert. This place blows.

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  9. Andrew VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My expectation was exceeded  and the food was delicious

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and environment but a little too pricey!

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Tako is rated 4.3 stars by 115 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
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2836 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110-2713

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Executive chef
    Eric Steadman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Vegan
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