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Tako, San Diego, CA

Tako

4.2
4.2
62 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
    (619) 695-7797
  • 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.

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Loved For

  • San Diego

    Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tako offers a vibrant atmosphere with "exemplary service" and inventive cocktails, perfect for lively nights out. The "crispy tuna plantains" and fresh sushi are standout dishes. While the DJ brings energy, the music can be "very loud," making conversation challenging. Ideal for celebrations, but not for quiet dinners.

62 Reviews
  1. Renata

    Baja California

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant is absolutely cute, the drinks are not only really good but have an amazing presentation, the food is just okay and the service was great from the whole crew. The only issue is the music is way too loud, and it makes hard to have a conversation.

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  2. Tracy

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is really cool all around. The decor is really creative and engaging. The staff were on top of our orders, refills, and water throughout the night. The plantain app and XXX roll were standouts for us. We were concerned about the noise level based on other reviews we read. While the music could be a tad quieter, it honestly wasn’t an issue having a conversation. And our table was the one directly in front of the DJ booth. All four of us would recommend this place for a fun, unique night out and will be back again ourselves.

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  3. Annie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Here’s a brief review you can use or modify: Outstanding food and service! The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, and the staff was attentive and welcoming. The only downside was the that the venue was quite loud, making it difficult to have a conversation, and the lighting was very dim.

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  4. Alessandra

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice and food is good, what it killed was that the music was at a nightclub level for a tinny speak easy where people were having dinner trying to have conversations. Reading lips is not much an enjoyable thing to do.

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  5. Thomas

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the cute entryway Loved the cocktails Loved the food, especially the tuna that melted in our mouths. Fried plantains were a must as well!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Mario

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place nice atmosphere food a drinks ware fantastic!

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  7. Annie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We truly enjoyed ourselves here! Great place for sushi

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  8. Josh

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service, it was just quite noisy!

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  9. Jason

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Overly priced. Too loud to be charging fancy restaurant prices.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. mary

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall had a great experience. We went on a Thursday and there was a live DJ playing music. The music was to star of the show was a bit hard to have full conversation over the sound. The food was great. The rolls and apps are inventive and fun. The cocktails also tasted great and were beautiful. Overall very fun experience- would be a good spot for a birthday celebration or girls night out. Not the best if trying to catch up with someone or get to know someone better.

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Tako is rated 4.2 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Tako

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
  • Phone number
    (619) 695-7797
  • Private party facilities
    Private Events are our specialty, use the contact form on our website to inquire.
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