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Open terrace, sushi bar, sake bar & dining tables. - Shimbashi Izakaya, Del Mar, CA

Shimbashi Izakaya

4.6
4.6
998 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Charming
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri–Sun 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 17:00–18:00
  • 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

What 998 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Megerditch VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Jasmine

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 5 March 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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  4. Bill VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  5. Wild

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  6. Leo

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 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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  7. Yas VIP

    San Diego42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 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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  8. Patricia VIP

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 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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  9. Varinda VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 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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  10. Bobby

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Shimbashi Izakaya

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri–Sun 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 17:00–18:00
  • 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
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