Sushi Ota is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

1. Sushi Ota

9.0
4529 Mission Bay Dr (at Bunker Hill St), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 139 tips and reviews

Kaitlin K.Kaitlin Kush: Very delicious seaweed salad, very basic sushi maki choices, tempura was a little soggy, but the sweet potato was the best

Sean R.Sean Robison: Incredibly fresh sushi. The yellowtail belly sashimi and the salmon tempura crunch roll were both amazing.

ZhannaZhanna: Superb 🍣. My favorite is shell crab roll 🦀 and salmon sashimi

JRDN is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

2. JRDN

8.8
4551 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 86 tips and reviews

Jeffrey K.Jeffrey Kosiorek: Not one to comment, but the calamari is exceptional. Nice mix of spice and tempura like breading. Couple of fried pickles and jalapenos. Deliciousness incarnate.

Virginia R.Virginia Rudnick: Best steak I've had in years. Get the skirt steak with blue cheese Carmelized onions and balsamic. You won't regret it!

Victoria V.Victoria Vosler: Get the steamed mussels!! The sauce is amazing, you will literally want to drink it

Fat Fish Cantina Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

3. Fat Fish Cantina Grill

6.4
4474 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 50 tips and reviews

Shawn V.Shawn Voskuil: The flautas, and shrimp diablo tempura are delicious! Half off on Wednesday too.

Eric D.Eric Davis: Great taco Tuesday, great teq selection, not typical pb craziness.

Kristin W.Kristin W.: 'twas delicious BUT their fish caused me extreme food poisoning for the next 3 days. careful!

The Fishery is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

4. The Fishery

8.9
5040 Cass St (at Opal St), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 43 tips and reviews

La Jolla MomLa Jolla Mom: Best ceviche in town. Also, the smoked fish at the market is amazing.

EaterEater: A local seafood distributor, market and restaurant in one. Chef Paul Arias does right by his product; his Tuesday tasting menu ($28 for 4 courses) is a good time to taste how. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Fer S.Fer Solana: Albacore sliders, the best!

Sushi Kuchi is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

5. Sushi Kuchi

7.2
4475 Mission Blvd Ste C, San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 18 tips and reviews

Heather C.Heather Carey: We went with one of the boats to serve all of us. The service was outstanding and the sushi was excellent. The chef even gave us a complementary side of grilled tuna. I will definitely be back.

Elijah C.Elijah Colpitts: One dollar saki bombs make this one of the best places to pregame in PB

Mike M.Mike Maguire-Carroll: Sake bombs, the chefs join you in taking shots.

PB Sushi is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

6. PB Sushi

7.3
1203 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 40 tips and reviews

Teffi L.Teffi Locatelli: Tempura ice cream. Yum.

SoftubSoftub: Located in the heart of Pacific Beach, this place has a diverse menu, a great ambiance, and fantastic Japanese beer on tap.

Kristina K.Kristina Kenyon: Ceviche roll is delicious! :)

PB Mika Sushi is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

7. PB Mika Sushi

7.6
1154 Garnet Ave (at Everts St), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 18 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Swapp: 50% most rolls for happy hour on Tuesdays! (And more days I think) Can get a little crowded but it's a great spot for cheap sushi.

Jackie O.Jackie O'Neil: You MUST try the Bird Rock Roll (if you like scallops)!! It takes about 15-30 minutes to make so just call the restaurant when you're on your way and ask them to start making it so it's ready when yo Read more.

Brooke C.Brooke Colene: Come here on Mondays or Tuesdays for great sushi specials!!!

Great Plaza Buffet is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

8. Great Plaza Buffet

7.6
1840 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 21 tips and reviews

Ken C.Ken Custis: Great sushi choices and Mongolian BBQ

Maury A.Maury Amezcua: Chinese food was great here on a consistent basis before renovations. It seems they've been having trouble finding their footing again. Coconut shrimp, you need to eat it.

Jimmy K.Jimmy Kesecker: Really cheap at lunch time! We had 4 people and it was right under 10$ a person!

The Duck Dive is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

9. The Duck Dive

7.1
4650 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Pacific Beach · 32 tips and reviews

Caroline F.Caroline Frommeyer: Brussels and Cajun meatloaf hash are amazing!

ThrillistThrillist: Why eat normal wings when you can have Dragon Wings? Try it with either chicken or duck, covered in a spicy chili-honey-lime sauce. Read more.

Jake S.Jake Smith: Margarita is only ok. But get the tequila old fashioned and god help you.

World Famous is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

10. World Famous

8.5
711 Pacific Beach Dr (at Ocean Blvd), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 167 tips and reviews

Sara R.Sara Receconi: Amazing !!! Lobster bisque and poke tuna a must !

Nikki I.Nikki Isordia: The food is amazzzing! Stop in for 1/2 appetizers on Monday nights! And nothing beats the view!

Laura B.Laura Beatty: You have to have the pozole. It's my favorite pozole ever.

Lanna Thai Cuisine is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

11. Lanna Thai Cuisine

8.2
4501 Mission Bay Dr Ste 1B, San Diego, CA
Thai Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 26 tips and reviews

James Y.James Young: The Lanna Plate starter is an excellent indicator of the food quality here. Best Thai food I have eaten outside if Thailand. Excellent.

Christie T.Christie Turner: Great lunch specials from 11-3!! Their Pad Thai is my favorite in SD

Alex P.Alex P: Try the Pad Thai + Duck or the Bangkok Steak. Read more.

Backyard Kitchen & Tap is one of The 13 Best Places for Tempura in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

12. Backyard Kitchen & Tap

7.9
832 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 16 tips and reviews

Murat A.Murat Atilan: Warm, lively, good place to be with friends

Jessica S.Jessica Striebich: Social hour (happy hour) from 3-6pm Monday through Friday.

Ryan K.Ryan Kotzebue: Good bar food and live music