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    Temaki Bar Sushi

    4.1 (434 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Hipster
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
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    Albacore hand roll
    Jeanette G.

    This place is nice for sushi and hand rolls. I came here with my bestie on a busy Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. It was pretty crowded, so we had to wait to be seated. We ordered edamame and miso soup as appetizers, but the edamame didn't arrive until after we finished our hand rolls, and the miso soup never came out. That said, the overall ambiance is upbeat and laid-back, making it a decent spot for a casual sushi outing.

    Suzie B.

    First visit in. Great ambiance, server Max was very sweet. It was super busy so service lagged a lil but he still bee lined to get us what we needed. Edamame & seaweed salad were fantastic. We had some hot saki with our dinner. Our roll had a discrepancy, however the most gracious manager Salvador comp'd our meal, went above and beyond to make sure our first visit would have us come back as repeat patrons. Thank you Mr. Salvador for your great customer service skills, management and dining accommodations. Very much appreciated. Also, I hope the girl who lost her Louis Vuitton wristlet & keys was able to retrieve them right away with finding them in the ladies restroom. Thank you for saving her keys and items for her. Again, you are appreciated. Hope to see yall soon in the near future.

    Salmon handroll
    Dominico R.

    Temaki Bar. We ordered the 5 Handroll set. It was filling . We were thinking of ordering some more but can't. The seaweed was crunchy and fresh . Can't wait to come back for more. Parking was difficult

    Handroll
    Jeremy S.

    I've always liked the hand roll style of sushi, regardless of whether I'm living in Japan or living in so cal! This place totally fits the bill. The service is super attentive and the menu is relatively simple. For me, it's always the 5 handrolls and either a Sapporo or some sake. Cool vibes and great food, can't ask for more...

    Danielle M.

    One of my favorite food stops in Encinitas! I like sitting at the bar and getting the 4 hand rolls (Albacore, Yellowtail, Salmon, Shrimp). The Harland "Japanese style" beer is also really tasty. It can get pretty busy here so make sure to add your name to the wait list ahead of time if you're going at peak hours.

    Handrolls
    Alyssa N.

    This place has been on my to visit list for a while and I was pleasantly surprised by the experience! Me and my two friends visited on a Saturday night and there was no wait to be seated. They do offer reservations online. The shop itself is super cute and clean, good ambiance. We got Brussel sprouts to share and they were good, nothing to rave about. I ordered three hand rolls, a scallop one, salmon one, and crab one. I looove scallops and theirs was so fresh! It was my favorite one. The salmon and crab were great too. They offer a bunch of sauces and I liked the yuzu one the best. Docking down a point because they forgot one of my friends handrolls and we had to remind the server twice. I'd visit again!

    John M.

    Been wanting to try this place for quite a while... $19 for three hand rolls (that comes to $6.33 each... )That was the lunch "special" on the sign out front but it's actually their regular menu offering. Pretty misleading if you ask me... You might as well post the entire menu on the sign. You can get 3-4-5 hand roll kits... Nothing comes with it. No miso or edamame or anything. I was expecting a nice setup of cone shaped hand rolls but instead I was served a cylindrical roll that I thought was pretty small in diameter and length (size matters LOL) Imagine a basic cut roll but uncut, narrower and shorter. It didn't seem like it had a lot of fish in it either... They bring them out one by one. I was still hungry after all three and $19 in... Pretty disappointed so far - ordered a rainbow roll for $16.. the roll was much better. Very fresh.. but still seemed lacking in the size and the amount of fish offered. The ambiance is great It's right on the 101 in the middle of downtown Encinitas... Considering I just dropped $40 on my lunch and left pretty disappointed, I can't recommend this place. There are much better options in North county..

    salmon, Hamachi and yellow tail
    Kerry W.

    I was greeted quickly and sat at the bar. I ordered the restaurant week prefix menu. It all started with a small bottle of sake, which had a clean pleasant flavor. The Nigiri was especially tasty, each one seasoned perfectly. The 4 hand rolls were delicious and I was pleasantly surprised by the shrimp roll. It wasn't just pieces of shrimp with rice, they had seasoned it with some mayonnaise and other spices. Very good. I'm so happy that I decided to stop here for lunch.

    Spicy tuna crispy rice
    Carmen Aileen H.

    Such a great sushi/handroll place! Caitlian & Peter were great, amazing service all around! We ended up here on the off chance that we missed our original reservation & it ended up being even better. Some of our favs were the the three hand roll combo, the yellowtail sashimi special, & crispy rice tuna but everything was soooo good!

    Entrance - Awning out front
    Steve Y.

    The Moonlight room was so ono with Shishi (perilla leaves) to balance out the flavors, Biko state (crunchy rice crackers and spicy tuna). Had to have the Dragon Roll. Onolicious marinated grilled eel with gobo for some crunch. Finally, we ordered the Omega Red roll. Woo! This one is loaded with all the textures and flavorings you can imagine. Scallop and Yellowfin Tuna were smooth. Cucumber Kimchi added crunch and Tongarashi for a little kick. Washed it all down with a glass of Sapporo!

    Hamachi hand roll with added masago
    Rachel S.

    I looove Temaki bar. I live in Escondido so it's not the closest option but well worth the drive for me (when there's no traffic lol). A friend and I stumbled upon it on a whim when we were doing a staycation at Alila Marea a few months ago. We had walked past it and it looked interesting so we stopped in despite having just had a light lunch, and I'm so glad we did! A couple of hand rolls to top off our lunch was perfect. The crisp on the nori is lovely and they're filled generously with delicious ingredients. I've since come back a few times alone, and also with my daughter and husband. Bringing my daughter is not as easy because she's 3.5 and they only have bar stool style seating, so I was a little anxious making sure she didn't fall off the bar stool. She enjoyed her miso soup and ebi nigiri. My husband likes coming here because it's more cost efficient than taking me to Azuki in bankers hill, while still satisfying my sushi fix lol. I usually order a la cart but recently got the set of 5 hand rolls and the shrimp hand roll that I don't usually order was so unexpectedly good! I also always add masago to the hamachi hand roll.

    Inside and place setting
    Narin J.

    I really liked Temaki sushi bar! I think North County is lacking in cool/ good sushi restaurants and Temaki is both. The inside is one giant sushi bar that fills the majority of the restaurant so your servers are directly across the bar which is convenient, as well as the sushi chefs. Everything came out pretty quickly and our server was helpful and have some recommendations. There is also a large TV on one side that has sports for anyone looking for both. I had a house chilled Junmai Gingo sake which had a nice flavor. We shared the 4 hand rolls - my favorite was the Yellowtail but they were all good, the spicy tuna crispy rice which was delicious and probably my favorite, a tuna and salmon nigiri, miso soup and I had to try the Super Ninja Bunny. It had really good flavors with truffle and topped with caviar. I read other reviews complaining about cost but this was all $108 which doesn't seem that pricey to me? I would definitely come back now that I know of this nearby cool spot.

    Shrimp
    Myphuong L.

    We loved dining at the location in Vegas and loved that Encinitas does not come with the Vegas price tag and the space can fit so many people but the quality was lacking. We got the 5 set (salmon, shrimp, scallop, yellowtail, spicy tuna) and added three more (blue crab, toro, albacore). Spicy tuna is always good because of the crispies. Salmon is usually good but I find that the shrimp had the most flavor. The scallops were creamy and bland. The blue crab had no flavor. Basically most were lacking flavor. They say hand rolls are best to be consumed within the first 10 seconds to get the best crispy crunchiness of the nori. Well, it was a big disappointment because the nori was chewy and didn't break off easily at every bite. That's supposed to be the most satisfying. Good thing we always order a side of yuzukoshu. We also got the temaki spicy. 2 for 1 sauce deal. Everything taste better if dipped in this sauce. Now I need redemption at the Vegas location next month to complete my hand roll craving.

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    Wonderful food and great service even in the busy environment. Hand rolls were great looking forward to dining here again!

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    Ask the Community - Temaki Bar Sushi

    Are kids allowed here? Wondering since it is bar Seating...

    Yes, they're allowed, although it may not appeal to younger kids. We took our teens and they liked it a lot.

    Is it stroller/baby friendly?

    No, it's bar seating only

    Are there booths for 4 people?

    No booths. Just bar seating.

    Is this comparable to Kazu Nori?

    Yes! It's just like it, but on steroids! :)

    Do you have a private room for a large party?

    Temaki bar does not have a private room :(

    When can we start making reservations?

    Thank you for reaching out. Temaki Bar does not take reservations. We permit guests to put their name on the waitlist in person or online prior to arrival. The online waitlist can be accessed via our website, YELP, link… Read more

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    Encinitas Fish Shop - Lobster Lumpia, Fish Shop Shrimp Taco, Fish Shop Shrimp and Oyster Shooter

    Encinitas Fish Shop

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    My favorite stop on my recent trip to the San Diego area…read more Encinitas Fish Shop was recommended by one of my local SD work colleagues. I grabbed an Uber after work on a Thursday and headed north 11 miles. As I arrived at the Fish Shop, I could smell the goodness inside and saw the line waiting to order. The restaurant is on one side, with an open bar on the other. Ordering is as simple as 1, 2, 3. Pick your fish, pick how you want to consume it (plate, sandwich, salad), and pick your sides and drink. I went with my work colleagues recommendation of a blackened sea bass sandwich with onion rings and a Marg. That choice was FANTASTIC!!! You seat yourself once you order and place the buzzer given to you by the counter person on the unit on your table. Although busy, there were still tables available (bar and restaurant, plus out front). As the NBA playoffs were on, I sat inside. Everyone working here was friendly and as I already stated... my meal was the best I had on this San Diego visit. A bonus was a gorgeous sunset just 3 blocks down from the shop. I will be back to Encinitas Fish Shop when I next visit San Diego.

    It had been a while since I'd had oysters and it sounded really good. Years ago, when I lived in…read morePacific Beach I used to go to their Thursday $1 oyster night at that location. I moved to North County and a few years later they opened Encinitas fish shop. I have been for the oysters in the past but it had been a long time. I looked it up to make sure they still had oyster night and sure enough they do. The price is now $1.25 but that still feels like a good deal. They had 4 different types to choose from. There was only about 7 people in front of me when I got in line including a family. There was an older couple ordering and it took about 20 minutes for them to complete their transaction. The rest of the line moved ok after they were done, but I probably waited about 40 minutes just to order. I ordered 3 of each kind, a dozen. Then I went to get water. They were out of ice. I sat in the window seating and waited. It took a bit, but it was a nice day so I didn't mind too much. A girl came out calling names but it was very difficult to hear her. I finally heard my name and she dropped off my oysters. I asked for more cocktail sauce and she left to get it. She brought it back but immediately left and never told me which oysters were which. I had to flag down another employee and he told me which oysters were which. In the past, I haven't liked some of the choices, but this time they had a whole different selection and I liked all of them! They were so good and fresh. I don't know why I waited so long to return. I'll definitely be back for more soon!

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    Fish 101 - Fish Tacos

    Fish 101

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    I tried fish101 this Thursday night and it is definitely a great spot to grab a quick and casual…read morebite. There was a long line - this place is so popular - but thankfully the line didn't take very long. The wait in the line was a good amount of time to give me the chance to take a look at the menu before ordering so I didn't mind it at all! It was easy to order at the restaurant. Grab our order number and find a seat and just wait for the food to come out. I was worried the food would take a while because so many people were there. The food came quickly, so there was no issue. I got a bivuoac berry cider which was delicious and very drinkable. I opted for some clam chowder, rocket salad, and the seafood curry as well. The clam chowder was delicious and creamy. Not TOO rich and not too salty. The rocket salad was pretty standard. I don't order any fish with it since I was ordering so many items already and I didn't want to be too full! Just wanted to add some veggies to my meal. The seafood curry had some great flavor. I was a bit surprised that the curry was more of a soup consistency. I was expecting a thicker and more saucy consistency but it was still good. I think it could've been a bit more flavorful. I liked the fish, shrimp, and veggies in the curry and I loved that they cooked the fish perfectly. It was nice and soft and had a delicious char on it. Overall, great meal and I thought the meal was decent value. Expected to come back and try more menu items.

    Fish 101 in Leucadia was so good we came back twice during our stay. Everything we tried was ono…read more Highly recommend ordering the mahi mahi à la carte--great quality and a very fair price compared to bundled menu options. It's light and perfectly cooked, and the fries were a really nice contrast without feeling too heavy. The IPA was also excellent and paired well with the food. My husband loved his poke, and the shrimp burrito bowl was another standout--ordering it bowl‑style with all the verde sauce was the right move. Fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling overly indulgent. Casual, consistently good, and clearly a local favorite for a reason. We'll absolutely be back next time we're in the area.

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    Valentina

    Valentina

    4.3(661 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Boutique

    Reservations not needed but highly recommended. After we arrived, we understood why: the place was…read morepopulated during dinner time especially on weekends. However, we were immediately seated at a very cozy table for two outside with a nice heater - albeit still a bit chilly considering the day started out quite warm. Our attentive and stellar servers were Candace and Ben. Since it was our first time at Valentina, our attentive and stellar servers recommended appetizers, main entree and dessert. Each course that came did not disappoint as our palate reached nirvana with each and every bite we took. I ordered the pork schnitzel as my main course while my partner succumbed to his eyes that were drawn to the ingredients of the seabass. We both shared squash soup and a separate plate of grilled square shaped potatoes that were a perfect pairing we devoured with satisfaction. Dessert came as a surprise, as we were served not one but two desserts - the latter was an added thoughtfulness, acknowledging my partner's birthday. The taste was divine! The bill totaled at just a little over $100, which we expected for this fine dining experience. Oh yes, we plan to return - even way before the next birthday. In the meantime, happy eats everyone and hope to see around town.

    ​Valentina is a cool spot with great vibes and a solid variety of options on the menu, but overall…read moreI left feeling a bit underwhelmed for the price point. The food is decent, but it feels a little overpriced for what it is. ​The absolute highlight of our night was the gambas al ajillo--definitely order an extra side of bread because you will want to dip it in that delicious garlic sauce! The paella was also really good and packed with flavor. On the flip side, the almejas (clams) were our least favorite dish of the night and missed the mark for us. ​Fun atmosphere and good service, but I wasn't completely wowed given the final bill. Worth a try for the ambiance and a few standout dishes!

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    Pelly's Fish Market & Café

    Pelly's Fish Market & Café

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Pelly's Fish Market is an absolute gem! The Boston white clam chowder is hands down the best I've…read moreever had. In fact, a friend of mine from Boston told me this chowder is even better than what he gets back home--and after trying it, I believe him! The fish and chips were outstanding. The fish was fresh, flaky, and perfectly cooked, and the fries were soooo good that I couldn't stop eating them. My wife ordered the scallops, and they were cooked perfectly--tender, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Beyond the food, the ambiance was fantastic. It has that relaxed coastal seafood market feel that makes you feel like you're on vacation. The atmosphere is welcoming, comfortable, and the perfect place to sit down and enjoy a great meal with family and friends. If you're a seafood lover, this place is a must-visit. Amazing food, great quality, great atmosphere, and some of the best chowder you'll ever find. We'll definitely be back!

    I was on my way to the Flower Fields and looking for a nearby spot for lunch.  Looked like Pelly's…read morehad lots of fresh fish so I was interested.  I ordered the swordfish with teriyaki sauce and all rice.  Rice was moist and had a nice mild flavor.  Swordfish was cooked just right.  Tender and moist with a mild swordfish flavor.  Teriyaki sauce gave the swordfish a slightly salty flavor.  Next time I think I try either the lemon butter or fried. Good tasting fish. 2nd visit I tried the mahi mahi fried.  Batter was thin and crunchy.  The texture was really good.  Flavor was light.  I would have loved it if the chef had added some salt and pepper.  Mahi mahi was tender and moist with delicious mahi mahi flavor.  Fries were crispy and had a delicious fried potato flavor. Once again the fish was delicious but the batter is not my favorite.  Service was friendly and efficient.

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