Bonsai

4.7

211 Reviews

$50 and over

Sushi

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

About this restaurant

Healthy
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Located on the second floor of the Hilton Pensacola Beach, Bonsai offers an elevated, contemporary menu lined with fine Japanese cuisine overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. From hand-rolled ramen noodles to delectable Japanese A5 wagyu and top-shelf sake, Bonsai is a world-class experience like none other.

Executive Chef Richard Assaf
Bonsai Chef Ryusho Hashida

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Sushi
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(850) 932-8194
Website
https://bonsaipensacolabeach.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Richard Assaf
Private party facilities
Please call 850-932-8194 to reserve your event.

Location
12 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Area
Pensacola
Cross Street
12 Via De Luna Dr.
Parking details
Valet parking included when dining at Bonsai.
Public transit
There is a convenient free beach trolley that shuttles all over the island and has a stop in front of the hotel.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crispy RiceUSD 20.00
spicy tuna, tobiko, micro radish
Shrimp & Lobster SaladUSD 22.00
avocado, cucumber, edamame, baby heirloom, yuzu
Crab RavioliUSD 32.00
turnip pasta, crab salad, micro chives, shiso, honey xeres
Berkshire Pork BellyUSD 30.00
maple sugar, black garlic shoyu
A5 Wagyu StriploinUSD 27.00
kombu sea salt, whiskey barrel aged shoyu 2 oz minimum

MAKI

De LunaUSD 20.00
salmon, cucumber, lemon, chive
Fort PickensUSD 23.00
escolar, yellowtail, cilantro, jalapeño, lemon ponzu
NijiiroUSD 25.00
crab salad, cucumber, avocado, tuna, hamachi, steelhead, snapper
Rising SunUSD 25.00
baked lobster, eel, avocado, furikake, espelette, citrus salt
SeasideUSD 25.00
crab, asparagus, seared scallop, garlic brown butter soy, bottarga
Faroe Island Salmon BrûléeUSD 30.00
cucumber, hamachi, lemon zest, salmon roe
Florida CitrusUSD 34.00
avocado, salmon, hamachi, snapper, lemon, salmon roe
Smoked TunaUSD 35.00
avocado, cucumber, zuke, bluefin tuna, hackleback caviar

MAIN

Berkshire Pork OdenUSD 39.00
pork belly, turnip, carrot, scallion, egg shiso, hand rolled noodles
Tako Sea Scallop RamenUSD 45.00
nasturtium, salmon roe, seafood broth, shiso, squid ink
Lobster RamenUSD 55.00
lobster broth, shiso, shitake, egg, scallion, baked lobster tail
Grouper NitsukeUSD 48.00
diacon, scallion, carrot, turnip, osetra caviar
A5 WagyuUSD 95.00
turnip purée, maritale mushroom, turnip netsuke, bottarga

LIBATIONS

FlowerpiercerUSD 14.00
diplomatico planas, strawberry, pineapple
SawayakanaUSD 18.00
yuzu gin, botanika angelica orange, orgeat, mint, lime
Golden GirlUSD 15.00
nikki days, yuzu liquor, apple, caraway, absinthe perfume
Jalisco Athletic ClubUSD 18.00
lalo blanco, yellow chartreuse, benedictine, lime, mezcal perfume
ObligationsUSD 19.00
angel's envy, demerara, angostura, smoke

KIKIZAKE

5 Sake Flight

Manzairaku
Honjozo Chubu
Kikusui Shuzo "Chrysanthemum Mist"
Junmai Daiginjo, Chubu
Kagatsuru "Umeshu"
Plum sake, Chubu
Kiku Masamune Shuzo "Cedar Spice"
Junmai, Taru, Kinki
Heiwa Shuzo
Nigori, Wakayama

OMAKASE

FoodUSD 120.00
A5 Wagyu Main +60 Wine & Sake Pairing +50

DESSERT

Matcha TiramisuUSD 14.00
Golden Monkey Team Crème Brûlée

What 211 people are saying

Bonsai 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Florida
Innovative
Northwest Florida
Healthy
Northwest Florida
Romantic
Northwest Florida
Great for scenic views
Pensacola
Best Overall
Pensacola
Best Food
Pensacola
Best Service
Pensacola
Good for groups
Pensacola
Healthy
Pensacola
Great for fine wines
Pensacola
Romantic
Pensacola
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bonsai offers an exquisite sushi dining experience tucked away in the Hilton Hotel. "Food is extraordinary" with beautifully presented fresh sushi and delightful dishes like A5 Wagyu and pork belly. Despite its unique location, "service is exceptional," creating an intimate and memorable atmosphere perfect for upscale dining.

211 Reviews

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Nancy
Phoenix1 review
3.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was friendly and attentive to our visit. The only note I would make is for the lobster ramen, which contained squid ink noodles. May I suggest you note that on the menu description as I would not have ordered. The pork belly was delicious!
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Angela VIP
Mobile2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem. Small capacity. Intimate dining. Food extraordinary.
BonsaiResponded on 3 March 2025
Hi, Angela. Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the intimate dining experience and extraordinary food. Looking forward to welcoming you back! -Lindsie C.
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Nicole
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fab and our server, Kevin, was clever and knowledgeable about the food. Purple flowers —NICE touch :-)
BonsaiResponded on 3 March 2025
Hi, Nicole. Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate the kind words and look forward to welcoming you back! -Lindsie C.
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Angela VIP
Mobile2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My server, Kevin, was extremely efficient and knowledgeable. My experience was outstanding on every level.
BonsaiResponded on 3 March 2025
Hi, Angela. Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that Kevin provided excellent service and that you had an outstanding experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back! -Lindsie C.
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Cayla
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was exceptional! Food is a presentation and so unique to this area!
BonsaiResponded on 3 March 2025
Hi, Cayla. Thank you for your review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the exceptional service and unique dining experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back! -Lindsie C.
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Deeo
Tallahassee1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bonsai is excellent. The food quality, preparation, presentation, and service is outstanding. We live in the Pensacola Beach/Gulf Breeze area and Bonsai is our favorite go to place for an especially good meal. Rob, Calvo, Christina and the whole staff welcome us and ensure we are satisfied with our food and drink selections. Highly recommend you experience it for yourselves.
BonsaiResponded on 3 March 2025
Hi, Deeo. Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled Bonsai is your go-to spot for a great meal. Rob, Calvo, Christina, and the team will be happy to hear your kind words. Looking forward to welcoming you back! -Lindsie C.
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Douglas
Tallahassee1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team at Bonsai did a wonderful job ensuring we had an incredible experience!
BonsaiResponded on 3 March 2025
Hi, Douglas. Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled our team made your experience incredible. Looking forward to welcoming you back! -Lindsie C.
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BRIAN VIP
Tallahassee38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent experience. .. food is outstanding and service is superb. We suggested adding cucumber salad to the meno. The chef created one for us !
BonsaiResponded on 3 March 2025
Hi, Brian. Thank you for your review! We're glad you had an excellent experience and enjoyed the outstanding food and service. We love that the chef was able to create something special for you. Looking forward to welcoming you back! -Lindsie C.
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BRIAN VIP
Tallahassee38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent food and service - very expensive but worth it. Suggest adding ginger salad to the menu
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Mark
Alabama11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dining across all culinary areas. Our waiter explained the menu in detail to include information outside the menu applicable to our meal. Chef’s attention to detail, creativity, and taste were impeccable! The chef also took time to visit our table asking for our feedback and offering a test dessert for the upcoming holiday. Lastly, the flavors and taste of each aspect of our meal courses were exquisite! The wagyu beef was sensational, cooked perfectly with its heavy fatty-meat transition. Very tasty flavor hints within the fluffed garnish greens and overlapping the avocado slices in the lobster-shrimp salad were a very nice touch! The Bonsai is a unique high-end Japanese sushi restaurant that caters to a niche palate and wallet. I highly recommend Bonsai to visitors of Pensacola and the beach looking for a unique classy flavorful dining venue!
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FAQs

Bonsai is rated 4.7 stars by 211 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

12 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
12 Via De Luna Dr.
Area
Pensacola
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Sushi
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking included when dining at Bonsai.
Public transit
There is a convenient free beach trolley that shuttles all over the island and has a stop in front of the hotel.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Richard Assaf
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://bonsaipensacolabeach.com/
Phone number
(850) 932-8194
Private party facilities
Please call 850-932-8194 to reserve your event.

Bonsai

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

NIGIRI

Bluefin TunaUSD 9.00

Faroe Island SalmonUSD 9.00

HamachiUSD 9.00

TamagoUSD 9.00

SnapperUSD 9.00

Salmon RoeUSD 9.00

SASHIMI

Bluefin TunaUSD 12.00

Faroe Island SalmonUSD 12.00

HamachiUSD 12.00

TamagoUSD 12.00

SnapperUSD 12.00

Salmon RoeUSD 12.00

STARTERS

Crispy RiceUSD 20.00

Shrimp & Lobster SaladUSD 22.00

Crab RavioliUSD 32.00

Berkshire Pork BellyUSD 30.00

A5 Wagyu StriploinUSD 27.00

MAKI

De LunaUSD 20.00

Fort PickensUSD 23.00

NijiiroUSD 25.00

Rising SunUSD 25.00

SeasideUSD 25.00

Faroe Island Salmon BrûléeUSD 30.00

Florida CitrusUSD 34.00

Smoked TunaUSD 35.00

MAIN

Berkshire Pork OdenUSD 39.00

Tako Sea Scallop RamenUSD 45.00

Lobster RamenUSD 55.00

Grouper NitsukeUSD 48.00

A5 WagyuUSD 95.00

LIBATIONS

FlowerpiercerUSD 14.00

SawayakanaUSD 18.00

Golden GirlUSD 15.00

Jalisco Athletic ClubUSD 18.00

ObligationsUSD 19.00

KIKIZAKE

Manzairaku

Kikusui Shuzo "Chrysanthemum Mist"

Kagatsuru "Umeshu"

Kiku Masamune Shuzo "Cedar Spice"

Heiwa Shuzo

OMAKASE

FoodUSD 120.00

DESSERT

Matcha TiramisuUSD 14.00

Golden Monkey Team Crème Brûlée

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