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Zama Restaurant & Bar, San Diego, CA

Zama Restaurant & Bar

3.8
3.8
333 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located in San Diego’s vibrant downtown, Zama brings Latin American cuisine with an Asian infusion in a captivating space inspired by the Amazonian jungle. Zama will focus on Latin American cuisine with the addition of Peruvian and Mexican dishes like Carpaccio, Agua Chile and Tartar and a Japanese-inspired sushi bar created by Chef Tayuka Kudo (formerly of Nobu and Lumi) against the extravagant backdrop of the lush jungle-inspired space.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Latin American, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 915-5789
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Please give us a call at 619-9155789 text at 619-892-3506 or email us at events@sandiegodininggroup.com to host your next Private Party!
  • Private party facilities
    Experience an Amazon-San Diego fusion at Zama, where events become unforgettable journeys. Modern design meets rainforest allure for galas, receptions, and more. Our renowned chefs create Amazon-inspired culinary masterpieces. Craft lasting memories with us. Contact event coordinators today.email events@sandiegodininggroup.com for the next event!

What 333 people are saying

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3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zama Restaurant & Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing service," "delicious food," and a "fun, electric vibe." The venue is perfect for celebrations, boasting a lively ambience with DJs and live performances. While some customers noted room for improvement in service and food quality, many praised the "great ambiance" and "amazing drinks."

333 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came back here because the fish was so fresh. We live in Denver, but made a note when we ate here last time.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! I got the yellowtail nigiri and cauliflower entree. Went on a Saturday night at 10pm so there was a DJ club vibe.

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  3. Anthony

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We came here to celebrate my wife birthday. After seeing several social media videos it convinced us to come. Our group was disappointed because none of the cool drinks we saw on social media that look very good were not available. We also came for the entertainment which didn’t happen. So it was ok. The drinks were good the food was neutral. My bill was almost $700 dollars and to me not worth the money

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Zama restaurant is conveniently located in the Gas Lamp District. The staff are nice and provided great service. The food was good, but I believe for a restaurant that serves sushi, the rolls should be brought out one after another. Instead, the server brought all three rolls out at the same time which made it challenging to eat given the small table. I think I would return to Zama for drinks, but I’d much rather go to an authentic sushi restaurant for sushi.

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour! Food was delicious and service was excellent.

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  6. Gabriella

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful find. We had planned on going to one of our favorite spots, but due to a private party, they were closed. So we decided to try Zama. They did not disappoint! The atmosphere was beautiful and inviting, the background music perfect, the food was delicious. It was an all around wonderful experience for our date night! We will definitely be back.

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  7. Cinthia

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service! Great vibe. The food and drinks were amazing! Pink lady rolls to die for lol

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  8. Brad

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time having dinner at Zama and we loved everything about it! The drinks were delicious and so pretty, mine had a gorgeous orchid adorning it and was so yummy- the No Way Rosé. We ordered nigiri that melted on our mouths and loved the yellowtail ceviche, too. Both rolls we ordered were amazing and our servers were phenomenal! Such a beautiful space and felt so festive! We will definitely return soon!

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  9. Rudy

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately, Food was not that good and drinks were mediocre. It was upsetting especially for the price. Wouldn’t recommend.

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  10. dee

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time coming to this place the atmosphere was dope the fire lady was definitely cool but that was it I was referred to this place I looked it up the pictures was dope I wanted to take my fiancé for Valentine’s Day so I ordered a super salad let’s just say it wasn’t super they gave me some asparagus chopped up with some lettuce on a saucer plate for $18 I’m like wtf I had to send it back my fiancé ordered the lobster mashed potatoes missing the lobster lol I’m like who stole the lobster lol we blame the kitchen also every time I asked for certain things like extra sauce or extra anything it never got added and it did not come now the most annoying thing was the music noise level if there was a scale of 1-5 it was a 5.9 I could barely have a conversation unless I was talking in my fiancés ear or yelling and the drinks were horribly nasty now this wasn’t about the money because I spent $175 with tip but I wish I picked somewhere else for that price for Valentine’s Day

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Zama Restaurant & Bar is rated 3.8 stars by 333 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Zama Restaurant & Bar

467 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Island Avenue
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Latin American, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (619) 915-5789
  • Catering
    Please give us a call at 619-9155789 text at 619-892-3506 or email us at events@sandiegodininggroup.com to host your next Private Party!
  • Private party facilities
    Experience an Amazon-San Diego fusion at Zama, where events become unforgettable journeys. Modern design meets rainforest allure for galas, receptions, and more. Our renowned chefs create Amazon-inspired culinary masterpieces. Craft lasting memories with us. Contact event coordinators today.email events@sandiegodininggroup.com for the next event!
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