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

Shimbashi Izakaya

4.7
4.7
988 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 523-0479
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 988 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Good for special occasions

  • North San Diego

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shimbashi Izakaya offers "excellent sushi" with a diverse menu featuring fresh, creative presentations. The "attentive staff" and cozy atmosphere enhance the dining experience. Diners praise the authentic Japanese offerings and delightful bento lunch specials. Perfect for celebrating milestones, this restaurant promises "amazing food" and exceptional service in a picturesque setting.

988 Reviews
  1. Zoe

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    食べ物はとてもおいしかったです。特に明太うどんと味噌タラ。ウェイトレスもとても優しかったです。 必ず戻ってきます:)

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  2. Ayelet

    San Diego

    43 reviews

    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not for me! Good was good, but not great. Service was fine at best, with some rude moments, peaking when one waitress "shouted" at us: "we are now closed" (we were still sitting and having a conversation. The time was 8:50 PM).

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  3. alex

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal, great staff very accommodating for food allergies

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  4. Bill

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent array of Sushi and Izakaya choices. Sushi was excellent.Our Sushi chef was extremely good!

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  5. Jason

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and love the atmosphere. The staff is very attentive!

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  6. Varinda

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Satomi and Patrick provided awesome service ! The food was fantastic . I love the bento lunch special on the weekdays. The specials on the board are not to be missed. The special sushi rolls are fresh and flavorful.

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  7. Martha

    VIP

    Boise

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been here many times, but last night the service was lacking.

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  8. Kate

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Best sushi besides Japan! Servers were really sweet and the atmosphere was relaxed. Overall an amazing restaurant. Look forward to visiting again.

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  9. trish

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My kids said it was the best all around in a long time!! The wagyu was exceptionally phenomenal!

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  10. Kevin

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great friendly and helpful staff. food was very fresh with tons of variations available. the view was also beautiful within a cozy environment. overall 5/5 thanks to exceptional hospitality and attitude!

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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 4.7 stars by 988 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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