A Michelin-starred Edomae sushi counter in Pacific Beach, San Diego, offering lunch and dinner service with reservations through OpenTable.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Reservations
- OpenTable
- Booking
- OpenTable
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
- Recognition
- Michelin 1 star
Sushi Ota sits on Mission Bay Drive in Pacific Beach, a short drive from the water rather than directly on it. The restaurant holds a Michelin star and specializes in Edomae-style sushi, the Tokyo tradition built around cured and aged fish rather than straight-off-the-boat freshness.
The menu includes a chef-selected nigiri set featuring tuna, yellowtail, salmon, toro, white fish, bluefin tuna rib meat (nakaochi), albacore, scallop, salmon roe, eel, and a tuna roll, along with a sashimi selection that changes daily depending on the catch and season. Pricing falls into the upscale tier (price tier 3 of 4), consistent with a sit-down omakase-style experience rather than a casual sushi counter.
Lunch service runs Wednesday through Friday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, with dinner served nightly except Monday from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. The restaurant is closed Mondays entirely. Reservations are handled through OpenTable, and the restaurant can also be reached directly by phone at (858) 880-8778.
Given the Michelin recognition and the limited lunch window, booking ahead is advisable, particularly for dinner service and weekend seatings when availability through OpenTable is likely to move faster than walk-in capacity.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Sushi Ota?
- Reservations are accepted through OpenTable, or you can call the restaurant directly at (858) 880-8778.
- Is lunch available?
- Yes, lunch service runs Wednesday through Friday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.
- What are the dinner hours?
- Dinner is served from 5:00 to 10:00 pm every day except Monday, when the restaurant is closed.
- How much should I expect to spend?
- Sushi Ota falls into the upscale price tier; exact menu prices for nigiri and sashimi sets vary daily based on the catch, so confirm current pricing with the restaurant.
- Does Sushi Ota have any culinary recognition?
- It holds a Michelin star and specializes in Edomae-style sushi.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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