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Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill, La Mesa, CA
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill, La Mesa, CA
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill, La Mesa, CA
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill, La Mesa, CA
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill, La Mesa, CA

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

4.7
4.7
406 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for outdoor dining
Here at Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill we are committed to providing our customers with an excellent dining experience. Each dish on our menu is prepared using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill is unique with its classic Japanese design, fused with a modern bistro look combined with earth tones and lighting to create a visual atmosphere one can't forget!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Banbu Sushi will give your special event the attention it deserves. Birthdays, graduations, wedding rehearsals, corporate events or any occasion worth celebrating will be treated with the best service as your party enjoys our Asian fusion cuisine.
  • Area
    La Mesa
  • Cross Street
    Trolley Center
  • Parking details
    Customers can freely park in the nearby apartment structure in spaces designated for restaurant guests.
  • Public transit
    Visit us using the trolley.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 406 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Seafood

  • East County

    Best Overall

  • East County

    Best Food

  • East County

    Best Service

  • East County

    Best Ambience

  • East County

    Hot spot

  • East County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East County

    Lively

  • East County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill offers "incredible service and the food is fresh and delicious." It's a favorite among sushi enthusiasts in San Diego, praised for its "great atmosphere and exceptional service." While some find it "a bit pricey," most agree the quality justifies the cost. Reservations recommended for special occasions.
406 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for a date night with my Husband, who really loves Sushi; food was great and our server, Jade was great as well!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Banbu Sushi. We were seated in a very noisy area but were quickly offered alternative options. Staff were friendly, professional and accommodating. Food as always was excellent. Thank you.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food wasn’t as good as it normally is. The edamame wasn’t cooked fully and the rolls weren’t very fresh. The service was good but the food was meh.

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  4. heather VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service and the food was fresh and delicious. Outside has a nice atmosphere.

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  5. marci VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! Their sushi is the best! The best restaurant in LA Mesa if you like sushi!

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  6. Joseph VIP

    San Diego26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The sushi was very good and so were the apps. The service was awesome. The ambiance didn't feel like a sushi restaurant, more modern and loud. My only knock was portion to price ratio was a bit off but overall the quality of fish was very good.

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  7. Brent

    San Joaquin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Brooke was very attentive and had great energy. Food came out quicker than expected and was really delicious. It's a bit more expensive than other sushi restaurants in town but the quality of food and service justify the price IMO.

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  8. William

    Naples4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good choice to hit Banbu with my wife and daughter. Good food, friendly service and very knowledgeable wait staff. It’s also always clean and warm on the patio, really a little oasis.

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  9. Tristian

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s our first time eating on this place and it was worth it. The food, the servers and the place will make this one of my go-to restaurants. Unfortunately, as we celebrate our mom’s birthday here, someone took the cake we brought. I didn’t think that people had the audacity to lie that they brought the cake and thank the server for keeping it. What a piece of crap! But thanks to that, the manager and our server offered us free desserts for everyone and a huge discount to compensate for the lost cake.

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  10. cara VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got here quite often and it's always good. Cocktails are great and the food is good. The service this last week was especially good. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 589-0071.

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 406 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

8555 Fletcher Pkwy, Ste 105, La Mesa, CA 91942-3066

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Trolley Center
  • Area
    La Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Sushi, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Customers can freely park in the nearby apartment structure in spaces designated for restaurant guests.
  • Public transit
    Visit us using the trolley.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Banbu Sushi will give your special event the attention it deserves. Birthdays, graduations, wedding rehearsals, corporate events or any occasion worth celebrating will be treated with the best service as your party enjoys our Asian fusion cuisine.
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