Award-winning

Cloak + Petal

4.6

960 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot
Neighborhood gem

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese Speciality, Japanese
Hours of operation
Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(619) 501-5505
Website
http://Cloakandpetal.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1953 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Cross street
Grape St.
Parking details
Valet starts at 5:00 PM all along India Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Blistered Shishitos*$13.00
garlic, butter, soy sauce, white cheddar, tempura crisps
Salted Edamame$6.00
Garlic Edamame*$6.00
Sunomono Salad$9.00
seaweed, tosa zu, sesame seeds, cucumber
Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)$12.00
spicy aioli, cabbage
Pork Belly Kakuni*$18.00
mugi fugi porkbelly, egg, hot mustard, chives; Dinner Only
Miso Chilean Sea Bass$32.00
chilean sea bass, sautéed gai lan, sweet potato puree, taro root chips; Dinner Only
Gyoza (Dumplings)$9.00
Taberu rayu, chives, age dama, soy rayu vinegar 6pcs. Choice of: chicken or vegetable
Sweet Corn Soup$8.00
tomato oil, sunflower seed, chervil
Miso Soup$4.00
with agedama, silken tofu, wakame, kaiso
Fried Rice$12.00
Dinner Only
Rice$3.00

Specialty Rolls

Dirty Yokozuna$20.00
Tempura krab, salmon, cream cheese. Panko shrimp, mango aioli, spicy tuna, ikura, coconut creme anglaise, chives, rayu, micro greens; Dinner Only
Tokyo Gangster*$25.00
wagyu, shrimp, asparagus, avocado, yamagobo, crispy sweet garlic, spicy black garlic sauce, soy olive oil, micro greens, smoked salt; Dinner Only
Crazy Usagi$18.00
seasonal vegetables, vegan miso aioli, yuzu gel, smoked salt, renkon, tomato, lemon oil, micro greens, sesame seeds
Mister Fukushima Aka el Scorcho*$19.00
grilled serrano, avocado, krab, panko shrimp, yellowtail, smoked serrano ponzu, habanero sauce, micro cilantro, wasabi oil, himalayan sea salt, togarashi
Brack Toe$15.00
tempura sweet potato, cream cheese, crunchy flakes, ginger syrup, himalayan sea salt
Oni Blaster$14.00
salmon, jalapeno, cilantro, avo, red tobiko, serrano ponzu
Cesar Chavez*$22.00
shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, avocado, black pepper, tuna, charred jalapeño ponzu, cilantro, habanero
Mr. Bob San$15.00
panko shrimp, krab, sriracha, avo, lemon juice, smoked salt, fresnos, sesame seeds
Go Go Ohime Sama*$20.00
asparagus, avocado, krab, salmon, agedama, yuzu gel, smoked salt, strawberry compote, lemon oil, micro green
Saucy Boi$18.00
panko shrimp, cream cheese, avocado, spicy tuna, jalapeño, seared spicy aioli, sweet soy sauce reduction
Suntory Time$15.00
krab, avo, hamachi, garlic aioli, seared, fried onions, chives
Boom Boom$15.00
tuna, salmon, hamachi, green onion, avo, black tobiko, boom boom sauce
Face It, You're Basic$15.00
panko shrimp, avocado, krab, tempura crunchy flakes, spicy aioli, sweet soy sauce reduction
Harajuku Pop Star$23.00
hamachi, tuna, haricot verts, avocado, topped with tuna, tobiko, micro greens, nom nom sauce; Dinner Only
Bakka Onaka (Double Sized Roll)$26.00
fried shrimp, avo, krab, spicy tuna, salmon, broccolini, masago, nom nom sauce, spicy mayo, fried onion, crunchy flakes
Futo Madre$13.00
masago, boom boom sauce, avocado, cucumber and choose one: tuna, salmon, hamachi, poached shrimp, krab, panko shrimp

House Rolls

California$8.00
krab salad, avocado, cucumber
Spicy Tuna$10.00
with cucumber
Vegetable*$8.00
seasonal vegetables
Philadelphia$12.00
salmon, cream cheese
Tuna$12.00
avocado, cucumber
Hamachi$12.00
chives, avocado, cucumber
Salmon$12.00
avocado, cucumber
Shrimp Tempura*$14.00
6pcs. krab salad, avocado, cucumber, gobo, spicy aioli
Poached Shrimp$14.00
avocado, cucumber
Avocado$9.00
cucumber, avocado

Handrolls

Tuna
Salmon
Negi Hama
Krab
Spicy Tuna
Spicy Sake
Spicy Hamachi
Spicy Krab
Shrimp Tempura
Panko Shrimp
Poached Shrimp
Avo & Cucumber
Vegetable
Sweet Pot
Boom Chan
Senorita
Oni Chan

Cocktails

Japanese Mule$15.00
our version of the classic moscow mule iichiko saiten, ginger, lime, angostura
Born & Dayzed$15.00
a tropical, refreshingly sweet-tart offering - say no more C&P rum blend, velvet falernum, passionfruit, lime
Kyoto Days$16.00
Cloak & Petal's take on the classic old fashioned suntory toki, matcha iri genmaicha, grapefruit
Red Sun$15.00
bright, floral and slightly dry - a great quencherdon fulano blanco, lo-fi gentian amaro, lemon, pomegranate
Tea Ceremony$14.00
easy drinking and refreshing matcha infused vodka, mint, cucumber, pineapple, lemon, honey
Dragonball Tea$16.00
our fun subtle take on tiki, bursting with fruit flavors denizen rum, macadamia orgeat, curaçao, lemon, dragon fruit
Classic Highball$15.00
simple and refined, perfect for anytime of the day suntory toki, ice spear, sparkling water, citrus zest
Chū Carré$16.00
a delicate spin on an unforgettable boozy classic iichiko saiten, suntory toki, lo-fi sweet vermouth, benedictine, orange

Sparkling

Zonin | Prosecco | Veneto, Italy$13.00
St. Hilaire Brut | Blanquette de Limoux | Limoux, France$13.00
La Faire La Fête Brut | Crémant de Limoux | Limoux, France$72.00
Perrier-Jouët | Blason Rose' | Épernay, France$150.00
Perrier-Jouët | Blanc de Blancs | Épernay, France$125.00

Reds

Rabble | Red Blend | Paso Robles, CA$13.00
Talbott Kali Hart 2018 Pinot Noir | Monterey, CA$14.00
Bonanza by Chuck Wagner | Lot #1 Cabernet Sauvignon | Fairfield, CA$14.00
Il Bruciato Guado al Tasso 2019 Super Tuscan | Bolgheri, Italy$15.00
Caymus 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa, CA$135.00
- 750ml$135.00
- 1L$185.00

Whites

DAOU 2020 Sauvignon Blanc | Paso Robles, CA$13.00
Carmenet | Chardonnay | Sonoma, CA$13.00
Tenute Carrara | Pinot Grigio | Grave del Friuli, Italy$13.00
Domane Wachau 2020 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel | Wachau, Austria$13.00
Cakebread 2017 Chardonnay | Napa, CA$90.00

Rose'

Day Owl | Rose | Parlier, CA$13.00

Draft Beer

The Hop Concept | Ddank & Sticky | Seasonal Iipa 8.5% ABV | San Marcos, CA$8.00
Resident Brewing Co. | Perky Blonde | Blonde Ale 5.2% ABV | San Diego, CA$8.00
Eppig Brewing 10:45 to Denver | IPA 7% ABV | San Diego, CA$8.00
Sapporo Brewing Co. | Sapporo Premium Beer | Pale Lager 4.9% ABV | Sapporo, Japan$8.00
Mother Earth Brew Co. | Nitro Cali Creamin | Vanilla Cream Ale 5% ABV | San Diego, CA$8.00
Pizza Port Brewing Co. | Chronic Ale | Amber Ale 4.9% ABV | San Diego, CA$8.00
Societe Brewing "The Pupil" IPA | IPA 7.5% ABV | San Diego, CA$8.00
Fall Brewing Co. | Magical and Delicious | Pale Ale 5.5% ABV | San Diego, CA$8.00
Fort Point Beer Co. | Sfizio | Italian Style Pilsner 4.9% ABV San Francisco, CA$8.00
Bivouac Ciderworks | Albright | Pear Cider 6% ABV | San Diego, CA$8.00
Thorn Street Brewery | Barrio Lager | Lager 4.5% ABV | San Diego, CA$8.00
Harland Brewing Co. | Hazy IPA | Hazy IPA 6.5% ABV | San Diego, CA$8.00

Bottles/Cans

Asahi Breweries Limited | Super "Dry" Rice Lager 5.2% ABV | Tokyo, Japan$10.00
- 20oz$10.00
Hoplark | Really Really Hoppy | Non-Alcoholic Hopwater 0.0% ABV | Boulder, CO$7.00
- 12oz$7.00

Sake

From the Forest

Earthy & Complex

Tedorigawa "Yamahai Junmai"$12.00
silver mountain | junmai
- 4oz$12.00
- 9oz$25.00
- Bottle (24oz)$60.00
Taiheikai$14.00
pacific ocean | tokubetsu junmai
- 4oz$14.00
- 9oz$30.00
- Bottle (24oz)$80.00
Fuku Chitose$12.00
happy owl | yamahai junmai
- 4oz$12.00
- 9oz$25.00
- Bottle (24oz)$60.00

Wind + Water

Light, Delicate, & Occasionally Dry

Dewazakura "Oka"$12.00
cherry bouquet | ginjo
- 4oz$12.00
- 9oz$25.00
- Bottle (24oz)$60.00
Izumo Fuji$13.00
ancient shrine | junmai
- 4oz$13.00
- 9oz$28.00
- Bottle (24oz)$70.00
Hoyo "Sawayaka Junmai"$10.00
summer breeze | junmai
- 4oz$10.00
- 9oz$21.00
- Bottle (24oz)$56.00

Of Petals + Fruit

Fruity & Aromatic

Joto Junmai$10.00
the green one
- 4oz$10.00
- 9oz$21.00
- Bottle (24oz)$56.00
Masumi "Shiro"$14.00
sake matinee | junmai gingo
- 4oz$14.00
- 9oz$30.00
- Bottle (24oz)$80.00

Unfiltered Nigori

Joto Junmai Nigori$21.00
the blue one
- 9oz$21.00
- Bottle (24oz)$56.00
Sho Chiku Bai$13.00
nigori silky mild
- Bottle (375ml)$13.00

Underground

Sho Chiku Bai$12.00
classic hot sake | junmai
- Caraffe$12.00
Jota Graffiti Cup$10.00
shiro's dream | honjozo
Kikusui$12.00
funaguchi | nama genshu
Kiku-Masamune$10.00
futsushu

Reserve

Yuki No Bosha$175.00
winter beauty | junmai daiginjo
- Bottle (24oz)$175.00
Dewazakura "Ichiro"$115.00
abbey road | daiginjo
- Bottle (24oz)$115.00

What 960 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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Hot spot
San Diego
Sushi
San Diego
Hot spot
San Diego
Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cloak + Petal in San Diego offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolute gorgeous ambience" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "fun modern twist on sushi" and the lively atmosphere featuring a DJ and stunning decor. While some find the sushi slightly overpriced, the overall experience is "truly unforgettable."

960 Reviews

K
Kanita
VIP
Orange County
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and amazing ambiance. They were so accommodating of allergies and the server, Kieran, was wonderful and knowledgeable of the menu. We loved it and can’t wait to return.
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Alyssa
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server very friendly & helpful ! Food was delicious and overall ambience was 10/10
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Tom
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails and ambience were amazing. As was the food!
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M
Michelle
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved my experience here! Food and energy was great! I’m so happy I chose this as the restaurant to have my first dinner after my bodybuilding comp! Yum!!
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Greg
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience thank you so much my daughter celebrated her 16 birthday with 8 of her friends they had an amazing time from the food ambience to the service Thank you .
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M
Michael
Seattle
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Looked like a fun place for the people there doing drinks with friends, but food is sub-par. The menu descriptions did not accurately depict the food. As an example: Waygu “wrapped” roll had a very small piece of Waygu draped over the roll. They have a fun concept as a bar but need to work the menu.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about it!! The happy hour menu is amazing, the drinks are delicious and the ambience is beautiful. Highly recommend giving it a try!!!
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andrew
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not a good place if you want to eat sushi. More of a place to hang out and get a drink
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Victoria
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dishes are generic compared to other michlene guide restaurants. The sushi dishes are off balanced with taste. There are some sushi that are so spicy you can't taste any other flavor not only at the same moment but it ruins the taste of everything else for the rest of the meal. The staff was good and understanding but the manue needs revising.
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Johanne
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very appreciated the friendliness of the staff - hostess was very courteous in changing our table location, further from front door and the cold. Several vegan options available. Tasty food, nice presentation.
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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 4.6 stars by 960 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1953 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Grape St.
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Hours of operation
Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese Speciality, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet starts at 5:00 PM all along India Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://Cloakandpetal.com/
Phone number
(619) 501-5505

Featured in

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Cloak + Petal

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Otsumami

Blistered Shishitos*$13.00

Salted Edamame$6.00

Garlic Edamame*$6.00

Sunomono Salad$9.00

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)$12.00

Pork Belly Kakuni*$18.00

Miso Chilean Sea Bass$32.00

Gyoza (Dumplings)$9.00

Sweet Corn Soup$8.00

Miso Soup$4.00

Fried Rice$12.00

Rice$3.00

Specialty Rolls

Dirty Yokozuna$20.00

Tokyo Gangster*$25.00

Crazy Usagi$18.00

Mister Fukushima Aka el Scorcho*$19.00

Brack Toe$15.00

Oni Blaster$14.00

Cesar Chavez*$22.00

Mr. Bob San$15.00

Go Go Ohime Sama*$20.00

Saucy Boi$18.00

Suntory Time$15.00

Boom Boom$15.00

Face It, You're Basic$15.00

Harajuku Pop Star$23.00

Bakka Onaka (Double Sized Roll)$26.00

Futo Madre$13.00

House Rolls

California$8.00

Spicy Tuna$10.00

Vegetable*$8.00

Philadelphia$12.00

Tuna$12.00

Hamachi$12.00

Salmon$12.00

Shrimp Tempura*$14.00

Poached Shrimp$14.00

Avocado$9.00

Handrolls

Tuna

Salmon

Negi Hama

Krab

Spicy Tuna

Spicy Sake

Spicy Hamachi

Spicy Krab

Shrimp Tempura

Panko Shrimp

Poached Shrimp

Avo & Cucumber

Vegetable

Sweet Pot

Boom Chan

Senorita

Oni Chan

Cocktails

Japanese Mule$15.00

Born & Dayzed$15.00

Kyoto Days$16.00

Red Sun$15.00

Tea Ceremony$14.00

Dragonball Tea$16.00

Classic Highball$15.00

Chū Carré$16.00

Sparkling

Zonin | Prosecco | Veneto, Italy$13.00

St. Hilaire Brut | Blanquette de Limoux | Limoux, France$13.00

La Faire La Fête Brut | Crémant de Limoux | Limoux, France$72.00

Perrier-Jouët | Blason Rose' | Épernay, France$150.00

Perrier-Jouët | Blanc de Blancs | Épernay, France$125.00

Reds