Waitress was very friendly and attentive...Nice service. Sushi was just ok. Frankly, looking at the other reviews, it's a bit overrated. We've had better in other cities. Crowded on a Monday night, indicative of this restaurant's popularity...Call ahead for reservations since we were asked to wrap up our meal in an hour. Parking tight in front, so check out back.... more

Good sushi isn't cheap, cheap sushi isn't good. The sushi at Sushi Ota is very good. It is also a bit pricey, but it's worth it. Make a reservation in advance - that is the best advice I can give anyone looking to dine here. I was visiting San Diego and had a reservation following my family's trip to the... more

Best sushi in San Diego. As good as Anzu in San Francisco. This is the real thing. Very fresh sushi in a no frills restaurant that everyone wants to go. The waiters are very knowledgeable and eager to serve. more

Before venturing to Sushi Ota, I went through their specialities online, and found an awesome site to decipher that crazy Japanese terminology. I took a look at the menu, knowing that I wanted to try something with hamachi (yellowtail), hirami (flatfish, like flounder) or maguro (tuna!)... but I also like getting specialty rolls, because the sushi chefs usually make some... more

Good stuff. Uni was VERY good. Priced on the high end. more

I'm staying at the Hilton San Diego Resort which is only about 5 minutes from Sushi Ota. Based on the reviews, I decided to give Ota a try. It is a located in a small strip shopping area directly across from the first Rubios (which is also great). Ota is a well run operation with great food, excellent service, and... more

great food, friendly staff more

I'm Japanese... so I'm very very PICKY about eating "Japanese" food or "sushi" (Most places that call themselves that... really aren't either Japanese or even real sushi). This place is seriously the BEST Japanese restaurant I have ever been to. The sushi chefs are obvious pros - the kind that actually were trained by sushi masters in Japan - not... more

My friends and I were visiting San Diego and wanted an authentic Japanese restaurant (we're Japanese-American and wanted the real thing, not just some knock-off joint). We had a little trouble finding the place (Mission Bay Drive not Mission Drive), but it was worth the effort. The food was excellent and the prices were reasonable. Our waiter was very attentive... more