If you love sushi, you will love this place, The Surfside! Located in the heart of San Diego's Pacific Beach district, this neighborhood sushi joint does not disappoint. This is also one of the places I come to frequently when I am down in San Diego. I've never had a problem here when it comes to the food, and the service is friendly and consistent, and they are extremely accommodating to large parties.
You can find the usual sushi items: dynamite, standard rolls ( california, spicy tuna, salmon skin, etc. ),creative house rolls, sashimi, sushi, sake specials, and of course tempura and teriyaki. I usually come here with a huge group, there is something for everyone, whether you're a vegetarian or if you want something cooked and not raw. A bowl of edamame beans is always a great way to start a sushi meal, it comes boiled and lightly salted. For appetizers I highly suggest the Seafood Dynamite, which is a baked dish with rice, vegetables, and seafood topped with a sweet creamy sauce and then baked. I also love the Sea Bass appetizer which just melts in your mouth. As far as the sushi rolls go, all of them are your good standard roll, but the one that sticks out in my mind is their "Crunch Roll!" Oh my goodness, this thing is massive, basically it's a tempura roll covered in a mound of tempura flakes...crunch...and then drizzled with some kind of sweet sauce, I don't know what it is, all I know is that it's friggin good! They have a good selection of beer and sake, and I chose Nigori sake, which was the unfiltered sake and comes in a cloudy milk color. The taste is sweet and light, and reminded me of coconut juice with a little kick to it.
This place is good for celebrating a birthday or just getting together with a bunch of friends. The only negative thing I have to say about this place is the wait. Since it is so popular, getting seated with a big party can take up to an hour. On Mondays they have Happy Hour, which is the best deal because you can get some rolls for half the price. Parking can be tricky as well, there are a lot of metered spots but those get snatched up quick. There are also paid lots where you can park your car for under $8. If the wait is too long, I suggest you stroll down a block to the beach where you can find Tower 23 and get a drink there, or go to Hennesseys ( a pub) where you can get a cheap beer. And after you're done with that drink head on back to The Surfside!
4527 Mission Blvd.
(Between Felspar St. & Garnet Ave.)
San Diego, CA. 92109
Phone: 858.273.2979
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