Saiko Sushi

Loved the sushi at Saiko Sushi! We ordered the Saiko, imperial, black belt, and ace rolls as well as the garlic seared opah nigiri, and opah belly steamed buns. We also ordered the clean & light and vibrant & refreshing flights. Everything was amazing, really liked the unique rolls they have. We sat on the dog friendly patio. The service was excellent, friendly, and quick. Recommend!

Extremely tasty sushi at a good price. The smoked salmon, shrimp tempura, and buns were savory and fresh. There are a decent amount of options for saki and our waiter was extremely friendly and helpful.

Tim was our sushi chef last night. We’ve been here 4 or 5 times and he served us at the bar last time. Amazing recommendation on the sushi we ordered and let us try Vampire Squid. Do it. It’s an experience!!!

Always amazing. My favorite sushi spot in SD. I land at the airport and my Uber takes me here.

I can only say - each bite is a burst of delicious happiness. Highly recommend this great restaurant. Tip: you can take the ferry from the Convention Center to the Coronado dock in no time. It really worth the trip.

I love this place. They have a small selection of rolls but each one is absolutely perfect. Great sake' selection too! First time we went our waiter was so passionate about the food and the beverages that we truly thought he was the owner. Second time we went they happily moved us inside, mid meal, to avoid a surprise rain storm.

Absolutely lovely! Happy hour deals are amazing too!

I came here for lunch but I had something to do after. I came in knowing that I had enough time to eat. I waited for probably 10 minutes before I got up to say I was ready for my order. The waiter was very unaware of what was happening in the restaurant. The restaurant was not very full at all! My mom got her food probably about 30 minutes before I got my food. My dad’s food didn’t even come. The music in the restaurant was very loud making it an uncomfortable environment, along with my stomach growling . Do not come here and don’t make same mistake I did.

Coronado island sushi bar and grill Saiko Sushi is serving creative, local fish, rolls, drinks, and other Japanese fare. AMBIANCE Modern, day-lit, and just a little quirky with homage to Godzilla and retro Japanese art. SERVICE Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, attentive FOOD 5/5 Shrimp Yakitori: tenderly grilled on a skewer, with a delicate yet delightfully fragrant tandoori marinade. 4.5/5 Saiko Roll: salmon, yellowtail, Kani Kama (imitation crab meat) wrapped in sushi form, then tempura fried, and served with wasabi aioli and an almost gel-like caramelized soy sauce 4/5 Spicy Opah Roll: subtly spicy

SERVICE SUCKS at Saiko on a Thursday night! Our server was more focused on to go orders, and the floater with pink hair saw us and shuttered in avoidance when we tried to flag him down so we can pay for another round of drinks. Very Strange reaction for any business who is trying to grow and drive revenue. We won't be coming back! We went down to Nicky Rottens a few doors down for more drinks and dessert. Highly recommend them for their friendly service! P.S. Please give TREY a promotion! He was hustling the whole time we were there being ignored by our waiter (Franco B) and pink haired guy. Trey was super friendly and seems to be to only one who took their job seriously!

BEST SUSHI EVER. I'm from arizona visiting california and my uncle took me to this spot. a little pricey but the sushi is amazing!! You have to get the crown roll!! was definitely our favorite from the other ones we tried.

In Coronado for work. Stopped in for dinner. Had the sesame seasoned edamame, a crown roll and a tempura ice cream sandwich. I would order the roll again but not the other two. Service was great. Place is small but we never felt rushed.

We were in the Coronado area of San Diego today. This restaurant was pretty busy during lunch (so be prepared to be patience if you come during peak lunch time). We ordered the Teriyaki Chicken bento box and a special order of their Tempura Roll add avocado & blue crab . Their other rolls that came out looked fresh & appetizing. The restaurant was pretty clean and the restrooms were decent. The server was pretty friendly and did her best to take care of her customers. They could use an extra server. Overall, not bad the food was good and reasonably priced.

Saiko Sushi is a local treasure. Great food & employees. Bento Box for lunch is a great value.

I ordered take out from here & it was super fresh & delicious! I ordered - RAINBOW ROLL: You really can't go wrong with the rainbow roll, I order this at most sushi restaurants and it didn't miss. KINGPIN ROLL: My husband enjoyed this, super fresh. The rolls are a little small for the price but the quality is great.

Food was amazing. Unique and eclectic takes on rolls. Service took some time. Nice Ambiance and to highly recommend a sake flight.

Saiko is a gem on Coronado island. Their sushi is one of the best places I have had the pleasure of dining at. All their cuts are so fresh and they have a lot of awesome daily specials that have some unique cuts of fish and rolls. The service here is always on point but it never hurts to make a reservation as it is a small place. The restaurant is very cozy but modern.

Everything is amazing as always. Sushi chef Tim is always on point and can answer any questions about the fish on hand. Trust him and his recommendations!!!!

I used to frequent the Saiko location north park and we were saddened that our go to happy hour sushi spot was no longer. Luckily, the Coronado location exists! This review is for happy hour only. First, pleasantly surprised to learn that happy is from 4:30-9pm on Mondays! 4-6:30pm the rest of the week. It wasn't overwhelmingly busy and our server was attentive. The happy hour menu here didn't have all the same items as the north park location but still had our favorite saikorama roll. I don't typically gravitate towards cooked rolls but it has a nice balance of crunch and flavor especially with the sauces. We also got the Saiko Edamame (Interesting flavors with celery salt, oil and a LOT of garlic), pork gyoza, salmon avocado roll (classic), spicy opah roll, champ roll (another cooked fish roll). I was disappointed at the lack of raw fish options on the menu. Overall, it was a good deal if you're in the area but I won't be trekking out to Coronado regularly for this happy hour.

This place is a hidden GEM! The food, drinks and service are all amazing! We ordered sashimi, the Crown roll and dirty Tokyo rice. All of it was 10/10! Matt at the sushi bar was informative, knowledgeable and supper helpful. We will be back for sure!

Great place for every min once a week , fantastic service and cozy ambience . Draft beer is ice cold , nigiri's are limited but great freshness !

The freshness of the seafood they prepare is the key for all their dishes followed by the large variety of fishes and great customer service from : Franco and Josh at the sushi bar.

Super nice staff. There was a confusion from my end, I did t understand the Japanese term for imitation crab in the black belt roll. I'm not a fan of imitation crab, I always swap it out for spicy tuna. I just ate the top salmon and avocado part and avoided the imitation crab part of the roll. Its a preference thing of mine. They offered to remake the roll for me but I felt awful because of the misunderstanding from the menu. They ended up comping that from my check. I really had a good experience here, everyone was nice, attentive and had great energy. I came with my friend who is pregnant so they accommodated us for ensuring her food was fully cooked. Highly recommend people to come here and sit at the bar like we did for that kind of similar experience.

Best sushi in Coronado! Can have a wait on busy times. Crown roll is the best! Along with tuna flights

The menu changes & there is a smaller selection of rolls but each one is perfectly thought out. The server really helped us decide which to try & gave excellent recommendations. Some of the rolls had really interesting ingredients but all the flavors really worked together. This neighborhood spot really is a little gem.

Loved this place! I unfortunately don't remember the servers name, but she was so on top of everything with a smile on her face the entire time. The sushi was delicious. Fish tasted fresh, you can tell it was prepared with care & not rushed. Definitely recommend & would return.

The service was super quick! My partner and I sat at the bar and the bartender was super nice and always checked on us. I didn't get his name but he was the best! We got the black belt roll, crown roll, and the grand roll. I'd really recommend the crown roll. The lychee drink was really good too. Great place for date night.

I can only say - each bite was a burst of delicious happiness. Highly recommend this great restaurant. Tip: you can take the ferry from the Convention Center to the Coronado dock - check out the Flagship Cruise website. It really worth the trip.

Super unique sushi rolls which can be on the pricier side. Great date night spot as its right next to centennial park in Coronado so you can walk and see the skyline of downtown sd with all its lights. Went for my birthday and i had an option for free ice cream, vanilla, matcha, and unagi. Suprisingly unagi was delicious. It was sweet but salty, perfectly balanced. My bf and I shared 4 different rolls. We got the Crown Roll, Kingpin Roll, Saiko Roll and the Blackbelt roll. Our favorite was Blackbelt as the pineapple jalapeño emulsion sauce was so damn flavorful like mm mm mmmm. They open later than most sushi restaurants, and I would come back again just for the ice cream and blackbelt roll.

Amazing sushi!!! A great price for the portions and flavors you get! Went during happy hour and while it's definitely cheaper, the portions are still huge! You'll leave happy hour super full.

John and Jen were a dynamic duo at the sushi bar. Their customer service was top notch and the quality of the food was just as high. Sushi chef John made us a custom roll after asking us what we liked!

Saiko never misses, especially their happy hour! The sushi is fresh and the sizes are generous. If you're lucky to have Franco, you're in for a treat! He was amazing and provided exceptional service!

Yes please ! That's all I Gotta say! Amazing fresh fish! Ambiance is great outside seating is so nice on Nado!

This small Coronado sushi restaurant was very nice. Its outdoor patio was very comfortable and the service was solid. The quality of the salmon and tuna was great. The yellowtail sashimi seemed a little fishy but besides that, everything was great at Saiko.

Why does the website say a 12 .00 pitcher of Sapporo at Happy hour when it is charged at $22.00? Told to speak to the management. Really!!!!! Posted on the website. Everything delicious and service great .

Food was great. Most of the sushi I have eaten after one plate I would feel stuff but this place not only the food tastes awesome but doesn't make you feel bloated and heavy. The tuna roll was refreshing and light taste. The salmon nagiri was delicious and flavorful. The grand roll which is eel was amazing. The hint on winter taste because there was sweetness to it plus the char taste of the eel was good. I was hungry and forgot to take pictures but it was good. The waitress was nice and served us well. But the host didn't like much. I had reservation but I was late because of unforeseen circumstances, she made seems like our reservation was given away and saying they are fully booked while at that time, the place was barely packed and have plenty of open table. Didn't like her attitude. The ambiance was a bit dark but it was good. Kinda like a bar type style. Clean place and they have clean facilities.

Saiko sushi is by far my favorite sushi spot in San Diego. My boyfriend and I used to go to their North Park location at least a few times a month. Coronado is farther for us but we still make the trip because it's that good. Their fish tastes so fresh every single time, and we love the rotating special rolls and special sashimi menu that changes every time we go. They have such unique rolls and dishes that you just can't find anywhere else. The cocktails and sake selection are amazing too! Service is great (shoutout to JR behind the bar)! By far our favorite place, definitely recommend to anyone looking for amazing quality sushi.

I have been here multiple times. I used to go more frequently when I lived close to the Coronado bridge because of the accessibility. I liked it a year and a half ago the multiple times I went, but this past week it wasn't as good. I got the Crown Roll which didn't have much flavor, salmon nigiri which wasn't the freshest and the rice was old and not cooked well. The miso soup was my favorite part of it. The ambiance in there is nice and they have a nice bar area. The service there has always been mediocre and the staff aren't very happy/friendly.

Food and service were good. I had the Saiko roll. They did have some gluten free options for my wife.

Service was friendly and the restaurant was full of people! The ambiance was nice too. It kind of seemed like there wasn't many sushi options but what we ordered was delicious! I'd go back and try the other rolls.

Incredibly fresh and delicious sushi! My gf raved about this place and after dining here, I concur! We stopped by for lunch on a Wednesday and were able to snag a table outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. They open at 11:30 and by 12:00 all outdoor tables were taken. We started with arnold palmers that were a little bitter, but the fresh cucumber water definitely made up for the lackluster taste. For apps, we had the Saiko edamame that was extremely delicious! If you like spice and fried garlic, you will be obsessed. We also had the karaage steamed bun that was delish, but I was disappointed that the karaage was only available in a bun as it is normally sold as it without the bun. Only one comes per order so for the amount of food we ordered, splitting one was perfect. Our mains consisted of the crown and ace roll. Both were fab, but the crown roll was the definite winner. The next time I visit, nigiri/sashimi are in my future. I ordered the blood orange chicken to go and OMG, I am not a huge fan of orange chicken to begin with, but if they all tasted like Saiko's, I would be in heaven. Jennifer R. was our waitress and she was very sweet. Thank you for recommending the ace roll as well as the blood orange chicken!

Amazing, fresh fish, you'd expect to pay a lot more for it too given the location. The soy and sake marinated tuna was so flavorful and there were so many fun options that we wanted to try them all.

5 stars all the way!!! Best happy hour hack on the island. We come here every Monday for all day happy hour and get the best quality rolls and sashimi and drinks till closing time. I can't give enough praise to the restaurant Ive frequented for the last 9 months that has delivered the best quality and service that's second to none. Great job y'all

Love coming here! Sushi is always so yummy and so are the drinks. Recommend making a reservation during the evening though. It can be super busy

First time here, sat on the patio. It was a nice day, we got sushi for lunch. I got a combo roll and my husband got the spicy opah roll. We had never had opah before and it was great!. One thing we noticed is the wasabi is way stronger and better here in California than any we get in Michigan. Our server was nice and attentive Restaurant seemed steady for lunch, if in the area again would definitely visit again.

Sad . One of two restaurants in Coronado and it's absolutely mediocre. Menu is dull and uninspired, almost every fish was not available or sold out. Special rolls were nothing to write home about, small fish portions that looked old and dry like old beef jerky. Servers were nice but often confused and did not understand their own menu. Hand rolls were 98% rice , 1 % cucumber and 1% tuna. Look at my pictures. So sad.

Let's start out by saying this is one of the best meals I've ever had in my life .. JOSH went above and beyond for an absolutely wonderful experience. If I could give this a 10 star review, I would for sure ! When you're in the San Diego, make this a destination spot for sure...

We had been to the one in North Park so many times that we decided to give this one a try. We were pretty disappointed. We ordered the chef's specials (that's what we usually get at the other location and they're always honestly some the best specials I've ever had) and we were pretty disappointed with everything. The way they combine their flavors is super odd and just didn't feel like I was eating sushi. Our server was also not the kindest and we had to ask three times for our table to be cleaned off. We probably wouldn't come back, but the surrounding view of Coronado is gorgeous!

This sushi spot did not disappoint! First of all, I like to thank my guy in the front for kindly switching our outside seats to the bigger table. We had our dog and we felt so cramped in the two-seater corner. No one puts baby in the corner, or that's how the line goes in the movie (all jokes). Also, to our waitress too! When we asked our waitress questions, she was very detailed and good with her words. Already making our experience off to a great start! For drinks, we ordered the sake flights and accidentally the Italian water which actually turned out to be champagne lol it was okay but we preferred the sake. They tasted very good and again, the waitress was the one who provided us the recommendation. Really good with her descriptions! As for the food, everything tasted pretty good! The only thing I can criticize was the unagi (aka eel). It looked and tasted a little burnt. When I go to Japan, unagi is my utmost number one (いちばん) favorite food to eat especially at the Tsukiji market! Other than that, the tuna sashimi tasted great, and we devoured the sushi rolls! Anywho, I'm still giving a 5-star because the service was outstanding! This was our first time eating here and first impressions are always key to making a good experience! We are from out of town and visit SD often. We will definitely come back and try again!

Found this place for lunch on Yelp and decided to give it a try for lunch. We came on a Friday afternoon and plenty of seating in the restaurant. We were seated quickly and placed our order soon after. We got the sashimi, two rolls and the edamame. Everything was delicious, I would definitely come back here if I lived here so I'm very glad I got to try it while on vacation. Service was very nice and friendly :) definitely recommend you come and try this place!

We popped in on a weekday afternoon. Enjoyed some brussel sprouts, happy hour rolls and fresh fish, including the tuna flight. The rolls were great, but it was the the fresh nigiri that shined! The tuna flight was terrific! Brussels sprouts were the current vegetable offering, and were outstanding. I don't normally think brussels sprouts when I go for sushi, but if available, I'll be ordering them every time. In summary, I don't find the lunch specials or happy hour to be that exciting unless you want cocktails, but prices are moderate, service outstanding, and the fish is fresh! We haven't been back yet, but talk about it whenever we consider sushi in Coronado or IB. The sushi chefs were delightful, personable and friendly.

Customer service is always great here. Food is excellent. They are so good with making sure that we get what we like. Thank you will continue to be my go to spot.

Great place with good variety of sushi and Asian fare. Priced decently, especially for Coronado.

I was duped ............. my wife ordered the popular Crown Roll at Saiko Sushi, and this beef and potato guy really liked it. But I'll get back to that. This restaurant is located on the north end of the Island, just catty corner from the Coronado Ferry Landing. It's easy to tell that locals frequent this restaurant by the familiarity of the guests and the amount of togo orders that we saw picked up. The staff was friendly but the food prep was very slow. We started with the Edamame. This had the expected amount of salt and oil. As you can see in my pic there are chunks of garlic. I could sorta taste the garlic, my wife believe there was tons: we agree to disagree on garlic. We then went to the appetizer Tempura Shrimp. As you can see in my pic these were thin, elongated shrimp. The tempura batter was light and airy. But the sauces: reddish one was a sweet and heat type and the darker was a soy based sauce. This soy based sauce isn't just soy: interestingly its thinner but has a savory depth and a bit of complexity. We used this with our rolls. Speaking of which, the Crown Roll is a fav here. The predominant ingredients are the spicy tuna, spicy garlic aioli and the crispy shallot. I didn't think spicy raw tuna would be on my list of must haves, but this was a good Roll. Overall the spiciness was spot on - plenty of kick and after heat, yet it didn't overpower the taste of the fish. The crunch of the crispy shallots and tempura shrimp complimented the softness of the fish and rice. This was a well-balanced Roll. We followed this with the Shogun Roll. This was also good, but following the Crown Roll was a bit lackluster. (Note to self: reverse the order of eating these Rolls.) This is a subtle Roll with smoked ginger emulsion being milder. We will be coming back. There is also another location in San Diego.

Delicious sushi, great happy hour pricing, lovely and friendly staff. will return again and again!

Everything about this place was great! We will definitely be coming back. The servers and sushi chefs were all very pleasant and showed great customer service. All the fish was fresh and the rolls tasted so amazing.

The sushi and view at the sushi restaurant is immaculate. I love how they change up there today special daily as it brings something new and fresh to the menu every day. The staff here are so accommodating and are willing to go out of their way to ensure you have the best possible experience. I would highly recommend coming during happy hour as a lot of items are discounted yet still retain the same quality as any other item