Shimbashi Izakaya

Name: Shimbashi Izakaya
Address: 1555 Camino Del Mar Suite 201, Del Mar, CA, United States, 92014
Telephone: (858) 523-0479
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

988 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 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.

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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
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

Popular dishes

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

EdamameUSD 4.00
Garlic EdamameUSD 6.00
French FriesUSD 5.00
Mix Seaweed SaladUSD 6.00
House Green SaladUSD 5.00
Grilled Salmon Skin SaladUSD 7.00
Baked MusselsUSD 5.00
- 2pcUSD 5.00
IkagesoUSD 6.00
Chicken KaraageUSD 6.00

Featured Drinks

Sapporo Draft BeerUSD 6.00
Asashi Draft BeerUSD 6.00
Sapporo LightUSD 5.00
- BottleUSD 5.00
Hot SakeUSD 8.00
Shochikubai Nigori SakeUSD 13.00
Otokoyama (Junmai Ginjo)USD 14.00
- CarafeUSD 25.00
House RedUSD 8.00
- GlassUSD 8.00
- BottleUSD 28.00
House WhiteUSD 8.00
- GlassUSD 8.00
- BottleUSD 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

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

Noise • Moderate

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

Z
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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Ayelet
San Diego
43 reviews
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on 3 February 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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alex
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 26 January 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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Bill
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 January 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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Jason
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 January 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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Varinda
VIP
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 January 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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Martha
VIP
Boise
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 5 January 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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Kate
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 January 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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trish
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 December 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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Kevin
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 22 December 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.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 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, 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.

Shimbashi Izakaya

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

2 Kinds of Sushi Rolls

Omakase Sashimi

Sashimi Appetizer

Nigiri Sushi

Nigiri SushiUSD 7.00

Rolls & Hand Rolls

Spicy Tuna Roll

Spicy Salmon Roll

Spicy Yellowtail Roll

Spicy Albacore Roll

Salmon Skin Roll

Appetizer

EdamameUSD 4.00

Garlic EdamameUSD 6.00

French FriesUSD 5.00

Mix Seaweed SaladUSD 6.00

House Green SaladUSD 5.00

Grilled Salmon Skin SaladUSD 7.00

Baked MusselsUSD 5.00

IkagesoUSD 6.00

Chicken KaraageUSD 6.00

Featured Drinks

Sapporo Draft BeerUSD 6.00

Asashi Draft BeerUSD 6.00

Sapporo LightUSD 5.00

Hot SakeUSD 8.00

Shochikubai Nigori SakeUSD 13.00

Otokoyama (Junmai Ginjo)USD 14.00

House RedUSD 8.00

House WhiteUSD 8.00

Signature Cocktails

Shimbashi Sunrise

Del Mar Beach

Ginger Sake Cocktail

Lychee Martini

Cape Codder

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Shimbashi Izakaya offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Shimbashi Izakaya restaurant rated?

Is Shimbashi Izakaya currently accepting bookings?

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information