Shimbashi Izakaya

4.6

976 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Shimbashi's theme is based on the Izakaya, a Japanese tapas restaurant. We offer a multi-faceted menu that can be used as a pairing with sake for the light eater or sophisticated dinner entrées served in the Japanese tradition. Our menu changes with the season making each dining experience a new adventure.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 523-0479
Website
https://www.shimbashiizakaya.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Shimbashi’s catering service offers delicious & elegant party sushi/entree trays. You can mix and match to create a delectable arrangement for your guests. Our party trays also make fantastic gifts!
Private party facilities
SHIMBASHI Izakaya is available for your special occasion, business meetings, private parties or wedding receptions. Indoor for intimate dining experience or outdoor patio for the fantastic pacific ocean view. We can tailor a menu to fit your budget.

Location
1555 Camino Del Mar Suite 201, Del Mar, CA 92014
Area
Del Mar
Cross Street
15th street and Camino Del Mar
Parking details
Self-Parking in Del Mar plaza parking garage (1 Hour free). Valet parking is also available.
Public transit
Del Mar is serviced by MTS bus, routes 101 and 308 throughout the year.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy Tuna with mayo, and cucumber
Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy Salmon with mayo, and cucumber
Spicy Yellowtail Roll
Spicy Yellowtail with mayo, and cucumber
Spicy Albacore Roll
Spicy Albacore with mayo, and cucumber
Salmon Skin Roll
Grilled salmon skin, gobo carrot, cucumber, sprouts topped with bonito flakes

Appetizer

EdamameUS$4.00
Garlic EdamameUS$6.00
French FriesUS$5.00
Mix Seaweed SaladUS$6.00
House Green SaladUS$5.00
Grilled Salmon Skin SaladUS$7.00
Baked MusselsUS$5.00
- 2pcUS$5.00
IkagesoUS$6.00
Chicken KaraageUS$6.00

Featured Drinks

Sapporo Draft BeerUS$6.00
Asashi Draft BeerUS$6.00
Sapporo LightUS$5.00
- BottleUS$5.00
Hot SakeUS$8.00
Shochikubai Nigori SakeUS$13.00
Otokoyama (Junmai Ginjo)US$14.00
- CarafeUS$25.00
House RedUS$8.00
- GlassUS$8.00
- BottleUS$28.00
House WhiteUS$8.00
- GlassUS$8.00
- BottleUS$28.00

Signature Cocktails

All $7

Shimbashi Sunrise
Shochu, orange juice, and grenadine
Del Mar Beach
Shochu, calpico, soda, and Blue Curacao
Ginger Sake Cocktail
Fresh ginger with sake and soda
Lychee Martini
Lychee juice and shochu
Cape Codder
Shochu and cranberry juice

What 976 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Japanese
North San Diego
Child-friendly
North San Diego
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Discover Shimbashi Izakaya, a gem in Del Mar Plaza offering "exceptional sushi" with "very fresh" ingredients. Enjoy ocean views and authentic Japanese cuisine, with "friendly and cordial" service enhancing your dining experience. Perfect for both casual nights and special occasions, this spot promises "delicious, real Japanese dishes."

976 Reviews

G
George Kevin
San Diego
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Japanese food with diverse menu. Best Japanese dining experience in San Diego, most likely. Can't wait to return for lunch also
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Michael
New York City
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Predictably very fresh, high-quality sushi in a nice but not special setting. Very good service, low noise level is appreciated.
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Kierra
Poconos
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would absolutely dine again. There were interesting specials and the standard fare had great options. Food came out at a great pace. The service was impeccable and the ambiance was very enjoyable.
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Luis
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the service was great. I love the diversity of the menu. Lots of options and cool things to try!
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Erin
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Found this restaurant through open table and I am so glad I did. Service was fantastic, food was delicious.
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Susan
Los Angeles
16 reviews
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was unacceptable. One server for the entire outdoor seating took 10 minutes to get one beer. Four people at dinner and our waters were not refilled. Sushi was below average will not be returning. Nice location.
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Claire
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been coming here for over 15 years. Great tasting food and unique menu items. Kind staff and a cozy ambience.
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Paula
San Diego
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a very busy but excellent sushi restaurant.
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lila
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So nice to have a real sushi experience in del mar . Casual weeknight dining, excellent
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P
Pete
San Diego
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on 6 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent sushi and extremely accommodating! Will certainly return ! A+++
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FAQs

Shimbashi Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 523-0479.

Shimbashi Izakaya is rated 4.6 stars by 976 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

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1555 Camino Del Mar Suite 201, Del Mar, CA 92014

Additional information

Cross Street
15th street and Camino Del Mar
Area
Del Mar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Self-Parking in Del Mar plaza parking garage (1 Hour free). Valet parking is also available.
Public transit
Del Mar is serviced by MTS bus, routes 101 and 308 throughout the year.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.shimbashiizakaya.com/
Phone number
(858) 523-0479
Catering
Shimbashi’s catering service offers delicious & elegant party sushi/entree trays. You can mix and match to create a delectable arrangement for your guests. Our party trays also make fantastic gifts!
Private party facilities
SHIMBASHI Izakaya is available for your special occasion, business meetings, private parties or wedding receptions. Indoor for intimate dining experience or outdoor patio for the fantastic pacific ocean view. We can tailor a menu to fit your budget.

Shimbashi Izakaya

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

2 Kinds of Sushi Rolls

Omakase Sashimi

Sashimi Teishoku

Nigiri Sushi

Nigiri SushiUS$7.00

Rolls & Hand Rolls

Spicy Tuna Roll

Spicy Salmon Roll

Spicy Yellowtail Roll

Spicy Albacore Roll

Salmon Skin Roll

Appetizer

EdamameUS$4.00

Garlic EdamameUS$6.00

French FriesUS$5.00

Mix Seaweed SaladUS$6.00

House Green SaladUS$5.00

Grilled Salmon Skin SaladUS$7.00

Baked MusselsUS$5.00

IkagesoUS$6.00

Chicken KaraageUS$6.00

Featured Drinks

Sapporo Draft BeerUS$6.00

Asashi Draft BeerUS$6.00

Sapporo LightUS$5.00

Hot SakeUS$8.00

Shochikubai Nigori SakeUS$13.00

Otokoyama (Junmai Ginjo)US$14.00

House RedUS$8.00

House WhiteUS$8.00

Signature Cocktails

Shimbashi Sunrise

Del Mar Beach

Ginger Sake Cocktail

Lychee Martini

Cape Codder

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Shimbashi Izakaya offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Shimbashi Izakaya restaurant rated?

Is Shimbashi Izakaya currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information