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Samurai Restaurant
979 Lomas Santa Fe Dr
Solana Beach, CA 92075
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#26 of 46 restaurants in Solana Beach
3.5 of 5 stars 9 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
  • 979 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075
  • (858) 481-0032
  • Average price: € 24 ($ 35)
  • Good For: Child-friendly

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“nice restaurant, good sushi but a bit over priced. Drive about a mile toward the coast to Station Sushi for a better...”
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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 15, 2008

nice restaurant, good sushi but a bit over priced. Drive about a mile toward the coast to Station Sushi for a better and cheaper sushi. At Samurai, you are paying for the atmosphere. more

“There are many aspects to this restaurant and not all of them are great. If you had a bad experience here, it's...”
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5 of 5 stars
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Feb 6, 2008

There are many aspects to this restaurant and not all of them are great. If you had a bad experience here, it's probably because you didn't sit at the sushi bar. I know, I know, why 5 stars if it ain't near perfect . . . I'm getting to that. Samurai is a full service restaurant with a cocktail bar,... more

“Worst Japanese restaurant in San Diego”
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1 of 5 stars
HarryofSanDiego   1 contribution
San Diego. CA
Sep 23, 2007

Someone is either being paid off to write good reviews about this restaurant or just does not know what good Japanese food should taste like. The Sushi was not fresh and their very special house roll had so much mayonnaise(yes mayo!) that it almost slid off the plate. The Uni, Toro and Ika were just not fresh. When we complained... more

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Samurai Restaurant Address

979 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Tel: (858) 481-0032
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.