Shimbashi Izakaya

4.7

979 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Edamame$4.00
Garlic Edamame$6.00
French Fries$5.00
Mix Seaweed Salad$6.00
House Green Salad$5.00
Grilled Salmon Skin Salad$7.00
Baked Mussels$5.00
- 2pc$5.00
Ikageso$6.00
Chicken Karaage$6.00

Featured Drinks

Sapporo Draft Beer$6.00
Asashi Draft Beer$6.00
Sapporo Light$5.00
- Bottle$5.00
Hot Sake$8.00
Shochikubai Nigori Sake$13.00
Otokoyama (Junmai Ginjo)$14.00
- Carafe$25.00
House Red$8.00
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
House White$8.00
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$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 979 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Great for outdoor dining
North San Diego
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shimbashi Izakaya offers "exceptional sushi" with fresh fish and authentic Japanese dishes. The service is consistently described as "wonderful," with a delightful ambiance, especially on the patio. While some found the pricing high, the quality justifies it for many. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

979 Reviews

K
Kevin
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great friendly and helpful staff. food was very fresh with tons of variations available. the view was also beautiful within a cozy environment. overall 5/5 thanks to exceptional hospitality and attitude!
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Randy
VIP
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fresh and creative presentations-plus ask the chef for some omikase suggestions-always amazing !
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K
Koji
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our favorite restaurant. Terrific food, great service. It’s the place we celebrate all of our big milestones
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George Kevin
San Diego
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
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
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 28, 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 October 23, 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 October 6, 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 October 6, 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 October 3, 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 September 29, 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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FAQs

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

Shimbashi Izakaya is rated 4.7 stars by 979 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 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
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

2 Kinds of Sushi Rolls

Omakase Sashimi

Sashimi Teishoku

Nigiri Sushi

Nigiri Sushi$7.00

Rolls & Hand Rolls

Spicy Tuna Roll

Spicy Salmon Roll

Spicy Yellowtail Roll

Spicy Albacore Roll

Salmon Skin Roll

Appetizer

Edamame$4.00

Garlic Edamame$6.00

French Fries$5.00

Mix Seaweed Salad$6.00

House Green Salad$5.00

Grilled Salmon Skin Salad$7.00

Baked Mussels$5.00

Ikageso$6.00

Chicken Karaage$6.00

Featured Drinks

Sapporo Draft Beer$6.00

Asashi Draft Beer$6.00

Sapporo Light$5.00

Hot Sake$8.00

Shochikubai Nigori Sake$13.00

Otokoyama (Junmai Ginjo)$14.00

House Red$8.00

House White$8.00

Signature Cocktails

Shimbashi Sunrise

Del Mar Beach

Ginger Sake Cocktail

Lychee Martini

Cape Codder

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Shimbashi Izakaya offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Shimbashi Izakaya restaurant rated?

Is Shimbashi Izakaya currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information