(619) 297-3119

3765 Sixth Ave
San Diego, CA 92103 32.7464 -117.1593

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Neighborhoods: Hillcrest, Western, Western San Diego

Price:

$

Last updated 9.05.09

Category:

Restaurants

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American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Japanese, Sushi

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Ebisu

Featured Review

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Contributor

Hillcrest sushi spot tastes fresh and funky--just like the punk rock decor and trendy diners who crowd in on weekends.

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Know Before You Go:
Don't miss the somewhat-hidden bar in the back for a great happy hour cocktail.
ambiance
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Very cool and relaxed atmosphere plus the sushi is excellent.”
  2. “It wasn't too crowded on the weeknight late hour which made me a little nervous at first, but the friendly staff/chefs made me feel comfortable right away.”
  3. “keep coming and rarely go anywhere else mostly because the sushi is the best, but almost equally important is the friendliness and efficiency of the staff, the nice atmosphere/music, and the late hours they stay open.”
  4. “Great sushi, great music, great atmosphere!”
  5. “nights they have a back bar open that features danceable music and a fresh but relaxing decor.”
atmosphere
100.0% positive
  1. “very cool and relaxed atmosphere plus the sushi is excellent.”
  2. “overall:, but if trendy atmosphere is more important than the b \* ng, you will probably love it how.”
  3. “a very nice hangout spot.”
  4. “features danceable music and a fresh but relaxing decor”
  5. “i keep coming and rarely go anywhere else mostly because is the friendliness and efficiency of the staff, the nice atmosphere\/music, and the late”
  6. “the fact that makes it a bit more private and intimate to bring a date or friend for good conversation without having.”
drinks
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “there were only two people at the bar, myself and a nice looking young lady.”
  2. “nights they have a back bar open that features danceable music and a fresh but relaxing decor.”
  3. “if you do have, the bar in the back is very nice with original drinks like shiso martini.”
  4. “If you do have to wait, the bar in the back is very nice with original drinks like Shiso Martini.”
  5. “great atmoshpere.”
  6. “the staff is friendly,, what you like and it is just a very cool, trendy sushi bar!”
  7. “They have bar in the rear of the restaurant that is great for parties.”
food quality
94.79000091552734% positive
  1. “my favorite sushi place”
  2. “the sushi is the best, but almost equally important”
  3. “the food was excellent”
  4. “decided to eat and luckily wandered into the best sushi spot in San Diego.”
  5. “Everyone I've brought here that likes sushi loved it and came back again.”
  6. “i love this sushi place because it is in hillcrest and is open late every night.”
  7. “Good service, good fish, but choices are few”
  8. “This restaurant is by far the best sushi place in town and is so reasonably priced I can't believe it!”
  9. “love this sushi place because it is in Hillcrest and is open late every night (I believe until Midnight).”
  10. “great cuts of fish, the h-bomb roll, is the bomb!”
  11. “best sushi in san diego!”
  12. “and the food was terrific.”
  13. “the staff always remembers me and my favorite dishes”
  14. “the staff is friendly,, what you like and it is just a very cool, trendy sushi bar!”
  15. “nights they have a back bar open that features danceable music and a fresh but relaxing decor.”
  16. “it is funky, punk, new wave and houses the best sushi!”
  17. “good service, good fish, but choices are few”
  18. “It is FRESH, great cuts of fish, the H-BOMB roll, is the BOMB!”
  19. “likes sushi loved it and came back again”
  20. “food: the sushi is decent.”
  21. “features danceable music and a fresh but relaxing decor”
  22. “this restaurant is by far the best sushi place in town and is so reasonably priced”
  23. “Very nice service and outstanding food!”
  24. “The food is EXCELLENT!”
  25. “the tempura is also better than most, light and not at all greasy with a nice range of vegetables.”
  26. “very nice service and outstanding food!”
  27. “the sushi is decent”
  28. “The sushi chefs always deliver a beautiful presentation and the staff always remembers me and my favorite dishes.”
  29. “Great sushi, great music, great atmosphere!”
  30. “Very cool and relaxed atmosphere plus the sushi is excellent.”
  31. “keep coming and rarely go anywhere else mostly because the sushi is the best, but almost equally important is the friendliness and efficiency of the staff, the nice atmosphere/music, and the late hours they stay open.”
  32. “very cool and relaxed atmosphere plus the sushi is excellent.”
  33. “it is a nice alternative to mexican food”
  34. “i decided and luckily wandered into the best sushi spot in san diego.”
  35. “My favorite sushi place”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Good service, good fish, but choices are few”
  2. “good service, good fish, but choices are few”
  3. “i ordered my usual favorite rolls which and.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “the omakase is usually excellent, though, it is probably the best bet.”
  2. “The service was nice and it's a smaller place.”
  3. “This restaurant is by far the best sushi place in town and is so reasonably priced I can't believe it!”
  4. “another big plus is the late hours, which are a great benefit in sleepy sd where.”
  5. “this restaurant is by far the best sushi place in town and is so reasonably priced”
service
97.22000122070312% positive
  1. “good service, good fish, but choices are few”
  2. “Love the staff!”
  3. “service: in the restaurant which is what, the service was very good.”
  4. “the service is usually great, even though it tends.”
  5. “the staff is friendly,, what you like and it is just a very cool, trendy sushi bar!”
  6. “the staff is friendly and attentive”
  7. “the staff is friendly and attentive and given the crowd, things came pretty quick.”
  8. “The sushi chefs always deliver a beautiful presentation and the staff always remembers me and my favorite dishes.”
  9. “keep coming and rarely go anywhere else mostly because the sushi is the best, but almost equally important is the friendliness and efficiency of the staff, the nice atmosphere/music, and the late hours they stay open.”
  10. “Good service, good fish, but choices are few”
  11. “i keep coming and rarely go anywhere else mostly because is the friendliness and efficiency of the staff, the nice atmosphere\/music, and the late”
  12. “Very nice service and outstanding food!”
  13. “The service is usually great, even though it tends to get very crowded.”
  14. “The service was nice and it's a smaller place.”
  15. “Great service really is a rarity these days, but this restaurant always delivers, even when they are busy.”
  16. “service: in the restaurant (which is what matters anyway), the service was very good.”
  17. “service is fabulous”
  18. “the service was good”
  19. “the service was nice”
  20. “It wasn't too crowded on the weeknight late hour which made me a little nervous at first, but the friendly staff/chefs made me feel comfortable right away.”
  21. “great service really is a rarity these days”
  22. “there were only two people at the bar, myself and a nice looking young lady.”
  23. “very nice service and outstanding food!”
  24. “the staff always remembers me and my favorite dishes”
  25. “The staff is friendly, they remember you, what you like to eat and it is just a very cool, trendy Sushi Bar to hang out in with friends or by yourself!”
  26. “it was not too crowded on the weeknight late hour which made, but the friendly staff\/chefs made.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Very reasonable prices for what you get.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “the staff is friendly and attentive and given the crowd, things came pretty quick.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/06/10

The hostest is the mostest

by sandydevans at Citysearch

The sashimi yellow tail was so incredible that I'm thinking about going back as I write this. The host was what a host should be.. WONDERFUL. and the food was terrific. Open late and darn good.

  • Pros: The host
  • Cons: loud
3 Star Rating: Average

05/24/08

Good service, good fish, but choices are few

by 5StarReview at Citysearch

The service was nice and it's a smaller place. We went on a Saturday night around 8:30pm and it was not that busy. A little to close for comfort with other tables and guests. Sushi is priced just the same as most sushi places. Boring list of rolls compared to other places like Harneys.

  • Pros: Nice service, cute place, lounge in the back for drinks after dinner.
  • Cons: Parking could be a hassle, boring list of rolls.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/14/07

Great!

by navas at Citysearch

Very nice service and outstanding food! We had a very pleasing experince and would definitely come back again. Very reasonable prices for what you get. Great atmoshpere.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/20/07

Beat sushi deal in SD

by sugarywitch at Citysearch

I think there are a couple places with better fish, but for the price you simply can't beat ebisu. The omakase is usually excellent, though the large size can vary considerably, it is probably the best bet. The tempura is also better than most, light and not at all greasy with a nice range of vegetables. Great cocktails, but skip the somewhat small wine list. The service is usually great, even though it tends to get very crowded. Another big plus is the late hours, which are a great benefit in sleepy SD where everything closes a little too early.

  • Pros: Fresh fish and good tempura
  • Cons: Crowded
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/03/07

My favorite sushi place

by spatulance at Citysearch

About two years ago I left my phone at home on accident and after a late yoga class was trying to call at a payphone across the street to see if anyone would join me for dinner. No responses but I noticed a sushi bar across the street still open at 10:30pm. I decided to eat and luckily wandered into the best sushi spot in San Diego. It wasn't too crowded on the weeknight late hour which made me a little nervous at first, but the friendly staff/chefs made me feel comfortable right away. I ordered my usual favorite rolls which were of the best quality and presentation I had seen.

These days I eat at Ebisu at least once a week and have made friends with the entire staff. I've had almost everything on the menu and then some! I keep coming and rarely go anywhere else mostly because the sushi is the best, but almost equally important is the friendliness and efficiency of the staff, the nice atmosphere/music, and the late hours they stay open. The prices reflect the quality of the food and are therefore not unreasonable. Many signature dishes that you can't find anywhere else have been invented here by the head chefs.

The fact that it's off the main strip makes it a bit more private and intimate to bring a date or friend for good conversation without having to yell over loud music or the crowd. It also means you can usually walk in and won't be waiting an hour to be seated. However if you have a large group more than 6 I would highly suggest making reservation. If you do have to wait, the bar in the back is very nice with original drinks like Shiso Martini. On Thurs Fri Sat this back lounge area is open until 2am and has some very talented live DJs.

The crowd is highly mixed and can not really be categorized. Everyone I've brought here that likes sushi loved it and came back again.

  • Pros: Food Quality, Staff friendliness/efficiency, music, ambience,DJs,happy hours,late hours
  • Cons: menu could be expanded

The Details on Ebisu

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