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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 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Shimbashi Izakaya's menu was last updated 2023-09-13.

Mon-Thu: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Nigiri Sushi

  • Nigiri SushiUS$7.00

    Tuna / Salmon / Yellowtail / Seared Albacore / Shrimp / Egg Omelet

    • 2pcUS$7.00

Rolls & Hand Rolls

All Rolls $8 / All Hand Rolls $6

  • 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

            • EdamameUS$4.00

              • Garlic EdamameUS$6.00

                • French FriesUS$5.00

                  • Mix Seaweed SaladUS$6.00

                    • House Green SaladUS$5.00

                      • Grilled Salmon Skin SaladUS$7.00

                        • Baked MusselsUS$5.00

                          • 2pcUS$5.00

                        • IkagesoUS$6.00

                          • Chicken KaraageUS$6.00

                            Featured Drinks

                            • Sapporo Draft BeerUS$6.00

                              • Asashi Draft BeerUS$6.00

                                • Sapporo LightUS$5.00

                                  • BottleUS$5.00

                                • Hot SakeUS$8.00

                                  • Shochikubai Nigori SakeUS$13.00

                                    • Otokoyama (Junmai Ginjo)US$14.00

                                      • CarafeUS$25.00

                                    • House RedUS$8.00

                                      • GlassUS$8.00
                                      • BottleUS$28.00

                                    • House WhiteUS$8.00

                                      • GlassUS$8.00
                                      • BottleUS$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

                                              Last updated: 13 September 2023

                                              What 998 people are saying

                                              Shimbashi Izakaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                              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
                                              • 4.2Value

                                              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

                                              1. OpenTable Diner

                                                Orange County2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on 13 March 2025

                                                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 on 8 March 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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                                              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.

                                              Make a booking

                                              2 people
                                              19:00
                                              Booked 34 times today
                                              Google Map for Shimbashi Izakaya

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

                                              Additional information

                                              • Cross Street
                                                15th street and Camino Del Mar
                                              • Area
                                                Del Mar
                                              • 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
                                              • 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, Takeaway, 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.
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