Shimbashi Izakaya

4.6

998 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Charming
Healthy
Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

Location
1555 Camino Del Mar Suite 201, Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone number
(858) 523-0479
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Self-Parking in Del Mar plaza parking garage (1 Hour free). Valet parking is also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

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 998 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

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shimbashi Izakaya offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with "excellent food and service." The restaurant is celebrated for "fresh sushi" and "attentive service," making it a top choice for special occasions. Located in Del Mar Plaza, it features a charming outdoor patio with ocean views, providing a "relaxing atmosphere" and memorable sunset dining.

998 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant! The food is authentic and delicious. Growing up with a Japanese mother I have missed having real Japanese food! Just what I needed.
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Megerditch VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were rushed to order quickly as we were seated around 2 o’clock and the cut off time prior to dinner was 2:45. Food was not bad, but was very pricey. Not worth the cost of the meal.
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Jasmine
San Diego1 review
2.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Servers didn’t seem to want to be there or help us. My daughter’s 17th birthday dinner and they told us 30 min after sitting that it would be last call soon. They closed in 45 minutes. Asking for refills you would have thought I asked for a million dollars. Food was so-so. Have had better sushi for that price and with the way the servers treated us, I won’t be returning. Rude and unfriendly-almost as if they were annoyed we came.
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Bill VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’d give the Omakase Sushi a 5++. Wonderful and attentive service but completely gracious!
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Wild
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
servers did not say hi, did not care whether we talk, kept asking if we're ready to order or drinks without caring that we are still choosing, qr codes sometimes not scan japanese service is usually top notch, this felt rushed and "are you done yet?" how sad
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Leo
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was really good and the service was perfect I recommend to go
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Yas VIP
San Diego42 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at Shimbashi. Food is amazing and so is the service. The rolls are delicious!!
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Patricia VIP
Chicago23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite quality sushi! All are great: reception to artistic sushi chef(s).
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Varinda VIP
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch was awesome and Patrick was charming and knowledgeable about the sushi !
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Bobby
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant. Been going for years and it's always delicious
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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 998 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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

Additional information

Phone number
(858) 523-0479
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Self-Parking in Del Mar plaza parking garage (1 Hour free). Valet parking is also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

Shimbashi Izakaya

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Additional information

2 Kinds of Sushi Rolls

Omakase Sashimi

Sashimi Appetizer

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

Review summary

FAQs

Does Shimbashi Izakaya offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Shimbashi Izakaya restaurant rated?

Is Shimbashi Izakaya currently accepting reservations?

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