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Cloak + Petal, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Cloak + Petal

4.7
4.7
1005 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
WELCOME TO CLOAK & PETAL!
Where we invite you to journey into a place of both intimacy and companionship
Our concept is drawn from our name. The word “cloak” implies secrecy, inspiring our concept of a social sphere humming beneath the levels of ordinary life. “Petal” alludes to the Japanese tradition of “hanami,” when family and friends gather under blooming cherry blossoms to savor food, drinks and fellowship.
Enter our space and travel underground to décor reminiscent of an abandoned Tokyo subway, a stratum of society all its own, an artist’s dream. Cross the threshold into a mystically transformed Japanese social dining lounge which appears to be an outdoor seating area, similar to a waiting platform. Sit beneath a trellis of draping vines and teardrop lights in the intimate space we’ve thoughtfully created, and feast on authentic Japanese sushi, appetizers, small plates and drinks with family and friends.

Journey down to Cloak + Petal… and come unwind your soul.


Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese Speciality, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 16:00–01:00 Sun 16:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–23:00 Sat 16:00–01:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet starts at 5:00 PM all along India Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,005 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cloak + Petal offers a vibrant dining experience, blending a "fun modern twist on sushi" with an "awesome atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and highly recommend specialties like the "Lychee tres leches" and "Shibuya Nights roll." While service varies, the ambiance consistently impresses with its eclectic decor and lively vibe.

1,005 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really amazing place to eat, vibe, and chill with friends. The food is delicious, the aesthetic is 10/10, and the service was great.

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  2. Shakeria

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I really enjoyed the vibes of this restaurant. Everything I ordered was absolutely divine down to the sake! The only thing that kind of rubbed me the wrong way was our waitress. She kept asking to take our menus when we were ordering something to add to our bill whenever she visited our table. Made the experience feel very rushed.

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  3. Celia VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was nice to be back after 5+ years. The sushi and cocktails were delicious! The wait staff always checked on us and kept our water glasses full. The music was so good too! I will definitely be back with my husband and boys.

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  4. Rochelle VIP

    Las Vegas18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The hostess wasn’t welcoming and our server didn’t come by our table much to check on us, so service really lowered our overall experience. The food is just okay, considering that there are so many great sushi places in San Diego. The design and decorations inside are pretty cool. Happy to have tried it, but won’t be in a hurry to come back.

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  5. Darrin

    San Diego5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t want to provide a star rating for Cloak and Petal because I hope my first experience was just a fluke encounter. But this platform requires a rating. We arrived at 6:20 for the 6:30 reservation. The place wasn’t too crowded and were seated immediately. The menu was easy to read and my interest was piqued on several creative appetizers and sushi rolls. The atmosphere is delightful with a color cherry blossom tree in the middle of the restaurant. While waiting my partner and I tried to Shazam three songs but with limited cell phone network couldn’t access Shazam. My back was to the room so several times I turned to grab a servers attention but with no success. After about 10 minutes and finishing the glass of water I checked out the bathroom. Upon returning the hostess was refilling my glass and we reported we were ready… we had been ready which seemed like a long time. “I will let your server know.” We waited for another 4 minutes but didn’t have anymore patience. Upon exciting we paused at the hostess station but no one was there. The server may have been on a break. It’s too bad they don’t provide coverage or empower there hostess to at least take drink orders. Maybe there will be a next time.

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  6. Matt

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for my sons birthday, Great service, Great food. Had a great time. Will be back.

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  7. GraceN VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I ordered the garlic edamame and chicken gyoza for appetizers. The garlic edamame had too much garlic, would have been nice if there were no tiny chunks of garlic because it was too overpowering. The chicken gyoza was amazing. We ordered 3 rolls, they were pretty good but our favorite was the crunchy roll. I would go back

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  8. Cameron

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was bad. The staff had an attitude when they seated me and it took forever for someone to come take my order. Also the table was wobbly so my water kept spilling.

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  9. Vince VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service. Food came out fast and everything was amazing

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  10. Roger

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time here, and I enjoyed the food, drink, and ambiance. The server and wait staff were very attentive. I definitely will be coming back.

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FAQs

Cloak + Petal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 501-5505.

Cloak + Petal is rated 4.7 stars by 1005 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
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Cloak + Petal

1953 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese Speciality, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 16:00–01:00 Sun 16:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–23:00 Sat 16:00–01:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet starts at 5:00 PM all along India Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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