Cherryfish -- easily a 10/10! From the beautiful interior and inviting ambiance to the attentive service, delicious food, and well-made drinks, we had such a great experience here. Our group ordered several dishes to share so we could try a little bit of everything, and there wasn't a single thing we didn't enjoy. Everything was flavorful, beautifully presented, and left us wanting to try even more of the menu. Cherryfish truly feels like a hidden gem! We made a reservation for 5 PM on a Sunday, right when they opened, which ended up being perfect. It was quiet and relaxed when we arrived, but around 6-6:30 PM, the restaurant started filling up. If you prefer a more relaxed dining experience without worrying about a wait, I'd recommend going earlier and making a reservation just to be safe. Great ambiance, great service, and even better food. I'll definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu! Highly recommend. read more

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Made a res for 11 months ago for a Saturday and I'm glad we did, because it was full. Has indoor and outdoor seating but it had an open concept. Everyone seems to like the Akami roll on Yelp, so got that and the Wagyu fried rice and kimchi okonomiyaki to split. The cherryfish cocktail was delish, so light and sweet. The miso soup is a skip. On my first sip, I had a burnt crispy bit that probably came from the charred tofu, which is an interesting choice. It made the whole soup taste burnt, and that simply doesn't belong in miso soup. The okonomiyaki came first, and it was the best thing all night. The beef was tender, and the sides were crispy. It got pretty soggy in the middle, but overall flavors were well balanced. Wagyu fried rice was oily and mushy. Seems like they might use fresh rice instead of day old rice to make it. It was also sour?? I was very confused. Good sizable amounts of wagyu, albeit they weren't super tender pieces. Akami roll was a let down, the bluefin tuna quality wasn't great. Tougher than it should be and the daikon radish was stringy, leaving you chewing long after the bite should be done. The ambiance of this place is very cool, moody, and intimate. Kind of funny because they just tried to put anything remotely Asian in there as decor. A girl in our bachelorette party also had a pretty severe allergic reaction to potential cross contamination, after letting our server know about her allergies. She spent the latter half of dinner throwing up, so be transparent about any allergies you may have. Overall expensive and could probably get better quality fish elsewhere. read more

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We came right in when it opened at 5 PM. Inside was very beautiful. I like the dark contrast with the pink they had. I really liked the green and pink chairs. Such a cute idea. Our waiter was also really great. I started off with the miso soup and wow, I loved it so much! I loved the smokiness of the charred tofu and the mushrooms in it were so yummy. I got the Katsu and caviar. I felt like the Katsu was a little bit too salty and I love salty foods. It would've been nice if the pieces of chicken were a little bit thicker. I feel like you're just paying for the caviar We also got the a roll, but I forgot the name of it. That was good. We didn't order this, but the presentation of the Uni, wow I was mad that I didn't order that. Overall, I would definitely come back and try other items on the menu and their cocktails. Unfortunately, we didn't get to try all that we wanted to, as we were still full from breakfast. read more

Cherryfish - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place was super amazing, and a quiet gem that my friend told me about. I came with low expectations, the place wasn't that busy but maybe it was cause of the day & time we had arrived. Customer service was fast, friendly and attentive. The price was on the high end but I do appreciate the taste and presentation. The inside decor was nice and comfy and for sure I would return. read more

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Came back again very excited to have all the food i loved again, unfortunately it seems a few changes have been made. The tuna crispy rice is now very small bite sized pieces for the same price, and the sashimi did not have the crispy leek/chili oil stuff which it desperately needs to cut the sweetness, so my two favorite dishes from last time are two things i won't be ordering again. They did however make a positive change on the smoke bubble cocktail, it has charred pineapple flavor and uses habanero instead of shishito. The new flavors are absolutely delicious and worth getting again. We also tried the short rib entree this time which was soooooo tender and tasty. They gave a complimentary dessert for our anniversary which was the lychee crème brûlée! read more

Cherryfish - Smaller tuna crispy rice than last time served in a bowl full of rocks - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Cherry fish is located in a quiet neighborhood and is decorated superbly. The ambiance is nice (a little dark if you use readers) and the food was outstanding. The wait staff could use a little help. Service was slow for a non full restaurant and I was a bit dismayed by their lack of non alcoholic options. Prices were a bit high but the food was delicious. Don't sleep on the okinamiyaki or the side of Japanese sweet potato. Both had a wonderful umami and unlike anything I have ever had before. If you find yourself in the area it is definitely worth a stop if you can get a table. read more

Cherryfish - Japanese sweet potato - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

We first stumbled upon Cherryfish on a weeknight. We made a reservation, but the restaurant was only partially occupied, so it didn't seem necessary. We asked if we could sit on the patio since there was another couple already dining outside, but we were told no because the only available outdoor table was reserved. We ended up sitting at the bar instead. The food was excellent. We especially loved the Rockfish Tempura and the Akami Sushi Roll--both were fresh, flavorful, and easily the highlights of our meal. The cocktails, however, tasted different from what we expected. After asking the bartender, we learned they were sake-based cocktails rather than liquor-based, which would have been helpful to know upfront. What stood out, though, was that the "reserved" outdoor table remained empty for about 45 minutes after we arrived. By the time we left roughly 90 minutes later, it had only just been seated. We asked how we could reserve one of the two patio tables in the future and were told to make a reservation in advance and specifically request outdoor seating. So that's exactly what I did. After a few weeks, I made an OpenTable reservation for six about a week and a half in advance, specifically requesting outdoor seating, and even called to confirm. When we arrived, we were seated inside, where happy hour isn't offered. After nearly 20 minutes of back-and-forth, the host and Stephan insisted I had no reservation and suggested I booked the wrong date. I showed my OpenTable confirmation with the correct date, time, party size, and outdoor seating request, but they still denied it. The host acknowledged the mistake and offered to honor happy hour, but Stephan refused any accommodation, was dismissive, and even told me I was "lucky" they had a table for us because they were booked tonight. When I asked for a manager, he said he was the bar manager and there was no one else to speak to. We stayed because our friends had already arrived, but the issue wasn't missing out on patio seating--it was how the situation was handled. We were told to reserve outdoor seating in advance, which we did, yet even with proof of our reservation and confirmation call, the staff refused to acknowledge their mistake and instead made it seem like it was ours. Cherryfish has good food, but they need to improve both their reservation system and customer service. It took a long time to order the last time we came with family as well. Mistakes happen, but accountability and professionalism matter. read more

Happy hour review: wed-sun 5-6:30pm Stopped in to check out happy hour at a newish upscale sushi place in PB. This location has been a variety of restaurants over the years that don't seem to last. Cherryfish is pretty inside. Happy hour is offered at the bar or a sort of strange long skinny table in the middle. We sat at the bar which is way too high for the bar chairs. You literally feel like a child trying to sit at the grown up table. So odd. We were brought menus but then pretty much forgotten as the staff chatted and waited for the dinner rush. Eventually someone came over to take our order and we ordered the HH wine and a couple of appetizers. The food was brought out by the food runner without any plates, silverware or napkins. I had to bug the bartender/bar back for those. Then when the sushi roll came out I had to again bother them for chopsticks, soy sauce, dishes. He gave us one soy sauce dish to share, I guess. The food was ok, the roll was mostly vegetables with small pieces of fish on top. For a restaurant of this price point, I wouldn't return to try the full menu. The service just wasn't there, I don't want to feel like a bother to get basic things. Sad, because I wanted to like this place. read more

Cherryfish - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Cherryfish is awesome! I came here with a group of 11 girls, which can be hard on any server, and our waitress was amazing! They always checked in with us, food came quick, and she was very friendly! The vibe inside is really cute & I can see the outdoor patio being beautiful when it gets a bit warmer. I got the spicy tuna on crispy rice and it was delicious!!!! The edamame (black garlic oil) was INSANE, SO GOOD! I would 100% come back and order those two again. Miso soup was also soooo good. A few of my friends got sushi rolls and said they weren't life changing, but my experience was fantastic personally. There are limited roll options, I do wish there were more read more

Cherryfish - Indoor bar area - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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A new wave of flavor just hit @pacific.beach @cherryfishsd creations by Chef Marcus blends refined technique with fresh coastal style. The menu features miso soup, swordfish skewers, kimchi flatbread, beef tenderloin, spiny lobster, lychee crème brûlée with strawberry miso, and matcha affogato with sesame ice cream. It's the kind of place you visit once and immediately plan your return. read more

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It's a good spot. Nice lay out, decent menu with a good selection. Service is friendly and good with suggestions on what to try. Overall, worth the trip once to see what it's all about. read more

Ambience (5/5): I came here with a friend after hearing it recently open, and the overall aesthetic was really great. I think this is probably the crowning point of the restaurant. Service (3/5): I think it was fine, our server was a bit odd. We asked about the menu for recommendations but we didn't really get anything concrete in return. It sorta felt like they didn't know the menu well.. Food (3/5): We ordered a good number of items off the menu to try things out, and most of the items were lackluster than that excellent. I think the fantastic items included the Sashimi Kanpachi and the Swordfish. Both of these were very flavorful and great. We couldn't help but notice though that the quality of the dishes varied a little bit between our table and other tables--which is what leads me to remove a star. The other items we got were: (+ positive) Shishito great (+ positive) the Spicy Tuna dish, which was good; (= neutral) the Spicy lobster roll, which was fine but was a bit heavy on the mayo; (- negative) the Toro roll, which was fine but there was so much daikon in the roll, it destroyed the overall taste and texture of the roll itself; (-- very negative) the Salad, which is very, very small, very salty and lackluster for about $15. (- negative) the Lychee Creme Brulee, which was good but it was very sweet and hard to finish by the end. It felt more like a pudding to be honest. Overall, the aesthetic of the place is the highlight of the restaurant; but I do hope that this place can continue to grow in quality control of its dishes. I think many items swung too far into their flavor profiles that could use some more moderation. read more

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We went here for my birthday dinner and had an absolutely wonderful time! The ambiance is really moody and pretty which is totally my vibe. All of the food we had was amazing! The shareable plates specifically were all really yummy and creative. Our favorites were the kimchi okonomiyaki and the steak skewers! Service was also lovely and very helpful and made my birthday dinner extra special! Would definitely come back here for a date night, girls night out or another birthday dinner! read more

Cherryfish has opened where a longtime cantina followed by a short-lived wagyu restaurant used to be in the PB neighborhood. One of the owners also operates the cafe right next door on the corner of the street. During my visit, the outdoor front patio wasn't fully set up yet. The dining area layout didn't change much with a bar in the back right of the room. A central countertop and multiple small tables provided the rest of the seating capacity. The interior of this place has always been intricately decorated, and the revamp was no exception. There was plenty of hanging greenery, and the wall murals were creative. The grand opening was late last week in the middle of the rainstorms that hit the SD area. Because of the precipitation, the opening night crowd was likely much less than anticipated. I was able to snag an empty spot at the bar that could seat about 10 people. The menu concept was Japanese fusion with about half of the offerings split between appetizers and shareable small plates. Sushi, sides, large plates, and skewers cooked over charcoal made up the rest of the categories. I initially ordered the Swordfish Belly Skewers and Spicy Lobster Rolls which were two of the ten 'Share' choices. Perhaps it was the day one jitters, but the kitchen was very slow in preparing my food. It couldn't have been due to a large volume of orders because the dining area was not even half full. I think the staff noticed the long wait and offered a complimentary dish of Shishito Peppers to pass the time. The peppers were blistered nicely, however I only ate a few as I wasn't a fan of the texture. After half an hour, the two dishes were brought out. The skewers came as a pair, and each had a tranche of grilled swordfish belly. Tangerine, mizuna, and beet char siu were the other ingredients that decorated the plate. The fish was cooked well while the tangerine's fruitiness provided a refreshing citrus contrast. The rolls came as a duo on sesame brioche buns. Instead of New England lobster as the seafood filling, local spiny lobster was used as the protein. Yuzu tartar and crispy leeks were the toppings. The tartar was heavy and obscured the meat. I would've preferred less dressing to be used. I still had an appetite after consuming these items so I ordered the Snow Crab Handrolls to finish my meal. Again, it took quite a long time for the food to be prepared. The two rolls were wrapped in sesame leaf with avocado, cucumber sunomono, kimchi mayo, and smoked trout roe as the accompaniments. The last component was quite noticeable as the salty trout eggs added a smoky flavor to enhance the crab meat. Pricewise, the cost was a bit expensive for the portion size, but I have experienced worse at similar upscale Asian restaurants. The bartenders who served me were very pleasant and apologetic for the waiting time. For their service along with the quality of the food, I rounded the rating of my dinner at Cherryfish to a four star level. read more

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Came here 7/31/26. Such a beautiful Japanese inspired izakaya with a nice ambiance. Our waitress Trinity was very knowledgeable about the food and drinks, offered great recommendations and great service. She was so funny and sweet! Everything we tried was just delicious! Okonomiyaki was one of my favs, having lived in Japan for a few years, they elevated the traditional Okonomiyaki and made it their own with kimchi, shoyu braised beef cheek, and shishito peppers. Their miso soup made with charred tofu, seaweed, and shimeji mushroom was different but sooo good! Kanpachi Sashimi was delicious and refreshing. They also had yummy cocktails, one came in a very cute fancy glass shaped as a fish. (: read more

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the food here is genuinely the best quality sushi I've had in San Diego so far. service was amazing and fast. Jess was super helpful and made the experience great aswell ! the vibes in the restaurant were also so cute and their happy hour special is extremely worth it. will be coming back again !! read more

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Cherryfish is a new Japanese fusion restaurant in Pacific Beach. The location is small but well designed. The outdoor patio is comfortable and cozy. Inside has bar seating and family counter seating too. Booths and tables are available and roomy. The staff is so friendly and well trained. Happy hour menu has delicious selections from sushi nigiri and specialty rolls to katsu and uni bites. Every dish we saw coming out looked fresh and craveable. It's going to do very well in this location. Parking is an issue but it's on the street and free. They do not have spirits for cocktails; just sake, beer and wine. We will be back to try other plates! read more

Cherryfish is one of the best sushi spots in Pacific Beach and one of my personal favorites in San Diego hands down! The food was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and every dish was packed with flavor. You can tell there's a lot of attention to detail, from the quality of the ingredients to the presentation. The ambiance is beautiful and makes it the perfect spot for a date night or dinner with friends. The service was fantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. I'll definitely be back and can't wait to try more of the menu. Highly recommend! read more

Cherryfish - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Cherry Fish is a really cool looking spot. The aesthetics and overall vibe are definitely the highlight of the experience. It's modern, stylish, and a great place visually, but unfortunately, that's where it ended for me. We tried this place about a week ago without really looking over the menu beforehand, so we weren't quite sure what to expect. We ordered the edamame, gyoza, wagyu fried rice, and kimchi pizza. Our friends also ordered a few sushi rolls. The edamame, and fried rice were good. The gyoza was ok. The kimchi pizza, was interesting , and not in a good way. I'm not sure if the soggy texture was intentional, but it just didn't work. It wasn't a dish I'd order again. One of the sushi rolls our friends ordered seemed to be a hit, though. My drink was just okay. Overall, the menu felt pretty limited, and while some items were decent, nothing really stood out. The aesthetics were by far the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be returning. read more

Came here the other night with a big group. We sat inside, the space has a lot of room for tables and pretty decorations. Our server Paige was friendly and attentive and took good care of our large group. I had white sangria which was a refreshing drink. The cocktails look interesting but they don't seem to have a full liquor license yet so only beer, wine and sake based drinks. I ordered the Kanpachi Sashimi which was a small share plate and I thought it tasted great! A good amount of fish for the price and a really interesting flavor. Miso soup is unique and delicious and the edamame is great! read more

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The fact that this place isn't more crowded is a travesty! Cherryfish is INCREDIBLE! First of all the happy hour food wise is an amazing deal. Get the kanpachi roll. The kanpachi sashimi is like nothing I've ever had before. 1. It's beautiful. 2. The flavor profile is so unique and incredible. Cocktails are beautiful and delicious! You genuinely cannot go wrong with Cherryfish! Eat here, bring everyone! 10/10 NO NOTES! read more

Cherryfish - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Good fresh fish. Well worth what you pay for. Cool inside as well very comfortable chair.

Came here and their website happy hour is different from their menu. They said it's their mistake for not updating and don't honor the price. No one is there and staff is sitting around doing nothing. It's not recommended. read more

Food and aesthetic are 10/10. Service was good too. Highly recommend the wagyu fried rice and ceasar salad, in addition to their sushi.

I went here for dinner tonight and I had a very bad experience. I got the spicy tuna appetizer to start and it was grey. Then me and my boyfriend got the sashimi and the La Jolla yellowtail roll. The roll was different shades of brown and grey. My sashimi was still covered in skin and scales. We still paid for our order and left but this was the worst looking raw fish I've ever been served. read more

Cherryfish - Images of the sashimi. - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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My roommate and her friend just came home after having dinner for the first time at Cherry Fish, and they can't stop raving about how amazing their experience it was. They didn't miss on anything. They went beer, cocktail, salad, fish, steak, and nothing was subpar. Everything was exceptional. All of the staff was extremely professional and friendly, made great recommendations for them along the way. They said the environment was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Elevated experience for PB but also relaxed so you could dress up or dress down. They said "it's my favorite restaurant in all of PB ". I'm making this review because they are lazy and having too much fun right now and I felt it's important to support new restaurants. I will definitely be coming here for dinner myself. They also raved about the tuna belly and the Japanese Caesar salad, so good so good is all they keep saying. Mae is a Caesar salad connoisseur and this was one of the best she's ever had. Perfect ratio of lettuce to dressing, and the dressing was the legit kind with egg yolk and anchovies. Looking forward to checking this place out! read more

A big group of us went last night and I have nothing but excellent things to say about it. Food, service, ambiance 10/10 The food quality and taste is on par with what you would get at a Michelin star restaurant. Space inside is chic and beautiful, very warm and trendy. Staff was very friendly and attentive Happy to see a place of this caliber open in PB read more

Cherryfish - Outside looking in - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

The first thing I want to say about this restaurant is that it's beautifully appointed and pretty inside. Great ambiance. I had to pay $20 to make a reservation in advance, but went ahead with that because it was opening night and we were celebrating my husband's birthday. It said that fee would be applied to the final bill, so I wasn't too worried about it. We arrived for our 6pm reservation, and the restaurant was still pretty empty. When I called they let me know they had happy hour from 5 - 7 pm, but once we arrived was told happy hour was only at the bar. Since we had our teen kids with us, sitting at the bar wasn't an option. I think they sensed our disappointment and they offered to honor the happy pricing for us. Very nice, we were grateful for that. Something to be aware of though, if you are expecting happy hour in the dining area. It took forever for the food to start coming out, not sure why since the place was still pretty empty. But once it did, we quickly realized that the portion sizes were super small and was not going to satisfy a table of 4 people. For how expensive everything was, I was expecting larger shareable portions from the shares menu. I think this place is more for couples/date night and not families. Since they are brand new, we had no reference pictures anywhere to understand how much we would get with each item ordered. We had the edamame (great! But they forgot to put it in and it came out last), butterfly sushi roll, which was underwhelming, lobster rolls which they said would be 4 pieces but came out as 2, shishito peppers (fantastic but watch out for the red ones, super hot) swordfish skewers (good but dry/overcooked), wagyu fried rice (tasty but had negligible wagyu) and the sake grenades flight (favorite was the strawberry one). Also had beer (hubby) and rose wine. They brought us two free desserts to make up for the hiccups, the cheesecake (more like a sponge cake honestly), and a lychee crème brûlée which was delicious and we really enjoyed. However, after reviewing the receipt, it looks like they didn't end up honoring the happy hour pricing, and they didn't apply the $20 reservation fee. It cost $14 for 2 diet cokes, which... really? Walked out of there with a large bill and everyone still super hungry. We would have ordered more food, but did not think the portions were worth it. I'd say this is a cute spot for date night appetizers and cocktails, but not for family dining where you hope to have enough to eat, unless you are used to $350+ night outs for dinner. I really wanted to love this place, but I regret not picking somewhere else for hubby's birthday celebration. Seems you're paying super premium prices for cute decor. read more

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The ambience was lovely and our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Well, the food was okay - it didn't wow us and we did not feel it was worth the steep prices for the small portions. The tartare lacked flavor and we could tell wasn't the best quality. The lobster was flavorful, but the sauces that it came with never came out and we had to tell our waiter. The butterfly roll had great flavor as well, but for almost $20 it only had cucumber inside and a thin piece of eel. Overall, Cherryfish was great in terms of ambience and service, but for the price of the food and what we got we wouldn't come back. read more

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This was a great spot to try new things. This place is oddly only open twenty hours out of the week. Few hours but very good food.

Cherry Fish is exactly what PB needed - super creative cocktails, a funky vibe, and insanely good food. The toro and yellowtail roll were my absolute favorites, so fresh and flavorful. The wagyu fried rice blew my mind too, especially with that ramen-style soft-poached egg on top (never seen that before!). Our group also loved the kimchi pizza - the dough is actually made with kimchi, which is such a fun twist. The chef came out to chat with us each time we were there and you can tell he puts so much thought and care into everything. He said brunch is coming soon, and I'm already excited. Finally, a high-quality sushi spot in PB with a legit vibe. read more

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Cherryfish delivers an outstanding dining experience that goes beyond just great food. The ambience is vibrant yet relaxed, creating a space that feels perfect for both casual outings and special occasions. The aesthetics are modern, clean, and thoughtfully designed, making the restaurant visually appealing and comfortable to spend time in. The wait staff deserves special recognition. They were professional, attentive, and genuinely caring. Service is smooth and well-paced, adding to the overall relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The food is exceptional across the board. Every bite feels intentional, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It's clear that a lot of care went into both the menu and execution. Overall, Cherryfish offers a well-rounded experience where atmosphere, service, and food come together effortlessly. It's an impressive debut and a restaurant that will definitely become a favorite. read more

Cherryfish - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Restaurant had friendly and attentive service but the food was extremely mediocre. Ordered the crispy tuna, chicken katsu & caviar, La Jolla yellowtail and edamame. The only decent thing was the chicken katsu, La Jolla yellowtail was too lemony, flavors didn't mix well in the dishes. Food was presented over rocks, I can see the "upscale" factor restaurant is going for, but they need to focus on quality and flavor of food over aesthetics. The restaurant was expensive, drinks were bad, there wasn't full proof liquor in drinks. The bathrooms were extremely dirty. For a $200 dinner, this place was lacking. read more

Drinks were 5/5! They were unique, fun and yummy! Food was probably a 3.5/5. The edamame was flavorful and spicy and the perfect thing to snack on. The rolls however overwhelmingly tasted like the vegetables instead of the fish in them. For $30 a roll, I want the fish to be the main attraction. Better off trying just nigiri or saving the rolls for happy hour. Cute outdoor patio space! read more

Cherryfish - Akami Roll, Butterfly Roll, Spiny Lobster Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Okay it has been 8 months since my "not so nice" review. This time we came for Happy Hour. Excellent food, great value, calm and cool vibe Happy hour pinot Grigio was good. Rockfish tempura was generous and delicious. Broccoli Romanesco and caesar salad were very tasty. Rolls were good. We felt guilty about only ordering haooy hour items so we splurged on the Wagyu fried rice. Oh my that was fantastic. Service was very pleasant. Aside from us old people everyone else was your typical good looking young professionals likely on date. read more

We live in the neighborhood and decided to try this new place. Spent $400 for 2.5 people (2 adults and a kid) for a meal that we didn't enjoy. First off, the service was not great. Had one server for too many tables. Our food came out way before our drinks. Only after I asked a kitchen staff member if we could order more drinks did our server come to ask if we wanted more drinks during our meal. My husband just ordered wine which he enjoyed- especially the Rosé. However, my cocktails were blah. The Passionfruit cocktail tasted like Kool-Aid with cayenne pepper and the Thai Basil cocktail tasted like basil leaves mixed with simple syrup- something I would want as a coffee syrup, not an entire cocktail. We ordered the lobster gyoza, edamame, sunomono, and Kimchi Flatbread as appetizers. The lobster gyoza was so fishy tasting that my husband couldn't stomach it. The Flatbread was okay but was pretty soggy, and the sunomono was too salty. However, their garlic edamame was very good!! For our main course we just ordered nigiri's. The best was the Waguy nigiri!! However, the yellowfin nigiri was too spicy, the o-toro nigiri came seared (which was odd to us) and it didn't taste too fresh. The chu-toro was fairly good though. Our son ordered the beef tenderloin. My husband and I both thought it tasted like straight-up fish. It had a strong fishy taste. My son dipped it in soy sauce and he didn't mind it. I thought the food was overpriced for what it was. Decor and ambiance were very nice, but didn't care for the choice of music. Would I come back here again? No! read more

I'm going to chalk it up to the new opening that the service was not great. Immediately upon ordering drinks they informed me that the Shishito would come with no foam due to malfunctions of the foam machine. They were also out of the gyoza. We were constantly missing utensils or napkins and halfway through our meal the lamp on the table ran out of battery. This would be no problem had the restaurant been busy but there really weren't a ton of people there. The food and pricing was also upsetting. We got the Akami roll given how appetizing it seemed from the menu only to find that it is a cucumber roll with a thin slice of tuna on top... for $28... diabolical. The shishito peppers and spicy tuna crispy rice was very good, I would say the wagyu fried rice was decent, but cooking a wagyu takes skill and this was overcooked. I did like the snowcrab handroll... thought it was a refreshing bite. Overall though, our meal + one drink each for 3 ppl felt very overpriced considering that the food is decent, nothing really special, the portions aren't substantial and, again the "pricier" items like meats came in small portions on the dishes. read more

Cherryfish - Akami Roll + Lychee? - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Tried it once... Ambience is cute. Drinks didn't have much alcohol, especially for $19 lychee drink. Service was a little weird and wonky with multiple staff coming to the table including the hostess requesting our orders and bussing. But it was constant repeat interruptions and no server communication with one another. Food was mediocre. I can find better sushi elsewhere. Probably good for younger crowd in PB but not for anyone who truly values their dining experiences. read more

We went there for my daughter's bday on a Tuesday and it was packed! So glad we made a reservation! It's a new restaurant off Cass St and the ambiance and food were awesome. The kids had a non alcoholic Ube drink that was delicious and the Wagyu fried rice and the lobster gyoza - chef's kiss . Totally recommend! read more

Cherryfish - Family at Cherryfish - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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The kanpachi sashimi was our favorite dish. Service was excellent. Drinks were great. We will definitely come back. read more

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