Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Orange County

A photo of Bluefin Restaurant restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1205)

$50 and over

Japanese

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

Classic and creative sushi, sashimi and other Japanese dishes, many showing international influences, in a stylish contemporary setting, from Nobu Matsuhisa alumnus Takashi Abe.

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SherwoodCox@me.com

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

For my wife's birthday dinner I chose Bluefin and we both enjoyed both the menu choices, our food and the service. I chose the Bluefin omakase and she chose the shabu shabu. We had an appetizer of ankimo which was superb. Our server was attentive without being overwhelming or hovering. The portions were better than expected . My choice of omakase did not disappoint and appealed to the eye as well as my palate. Delicious! I would recommend Bluefin to anyone who wants a special Japanese sushi experience.

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O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Laguna Beach

4.9

4.9 (324)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Laguna Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to O Fine Japanese Cuisine, the restaurant serves contemporary Japanese cuisine and traditional sushi in an elegant and comfortable setting. Explore beyond the sushi and sashimi such wonderful dishes as Chillean Sea Bass Misoyaki, Boneless Short Rib or Baked Lobster Tail. A must try is our signature Sashimi Sampler which has Halibut with truffle oil, Salmon with garlic ponzu, Albacore with crispy garlic, Peach Scallp, Tuna with sesame dressing and crispy onion, and Yellowtail with jalapeno. There is something for everyone from our one item entree to a variety of sushi, sashimi and fusion cuisines. We are conveniently located inside the Albertson shopping center with plenty of parking spaces for local residents or visitors. Please join us for the wonderful, exciting, O experience. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Patty

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

We had a lovely dinner with our friends. Enjoyed the food, the company and the service. We will be back again!

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Sushi C

O Fine Japanese Cuisine - Irvine

4.7

4.7 (467)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Irvine

About the restaurant

Welcome to O Fine Japanese Cuisine, the restaurant serves contemporary Japanese cuisine and traditional sushi in an elegant and comfortable setting. Explore beyond the sushi and sashimi such wonderful dishes as Chillean Sea Bass Misoyaki, Garlic Beef or Lobster Tail Dynamite with Snow Crab. There is something for everyone from our one item entree to a variety of sushi, sashimi and fusion cuisines. We are conveniently located inside the Albertson shopping center with plenty of parking spaces for local residents or visitors. Please join us for the wonderful, exciting, O experience. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Brian

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

The sampler sashimi was outstanding. The sushi rolls were also very good.

Hanagi Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (254)

$30 and under

Japanese

Anaheim

About the restaurant

The creators of Hanagi Sapporo and Hanagi Guam have crossed the mighty Pacific to bring the authentic Hanagi experience to the West Coast. Take in the surroundings of this stylish new restaurant, and enjoy Chef Hiro’s incredible culinary creations, including fresh, creative sushi, Seasonal Specials, a special kids' menu, and authentic traditional Japanese cuisine. Every dish inspires the imagination! Join us for lunch or dinner today.

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Zeb

Dined 5 days ago

Server was amazing I wish I recalled his name. Very helpful, great service.

Nobu Newport

4.7

4.7 (2539)

$50 and over

Japanese

Newport Beach

About the restaurant

Nobu Newport Beach is now open for in person dining, in addition to takeout and delivery!
If you are unable to book a reservation for a specific time, please call the restaurant directly.
To ensure we are adhering to the health and safety guidelines, and to reopen as safely and responsibly as possible, we are requiring guests entering our premises to wear protective face masks.
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Nobu Newport Beach, located in the luxurious Lido Marina Village, will serve Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-renowned signature cuisine such as Tiradito, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Black Cod Miso with incredible views of the Newport Harbor.

Designed by Studio PCH, Nobu Newport Beach has been crafted with their signature aesthetic of comfort and refined details in mind, to create a simple and elegant atmosphere. Guests will be able to enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining in the two-story space and will have access to the bar & l

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Todd

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Our second time here and it was great again! Very good service, food, and drinks.

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Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Huntington Beach, CA | Ocean Plaza

4.8

4.8 (1148)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Huntington Beach

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Maria

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Great staff who give the best customer service. Food is absolutely delicious. Great ambiance! One of our favorite restaurants

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brea, CA | Brea Downtown

4.6

4.6 (127)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Brea / La Habra

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Caleigh

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Our server today was amazing! The staff is so attentive and we are regulars at this point.

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Hana Re Sushi

4.7

4.7 (14)

$50 and over

Japanese

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Hana re only offers chef omakase course $250 per person.
10 courses from appetizers to dessert . Hana re offers same courses at chef’s counter(bar seating )and table seating. Please check website to see more details .

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Jeremy

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Excellent omakase experience! Spendy but if you know, you know

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Omakase Menu

Izakaya Hachi Costa Mesa

4.6

4.6 (254)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Izakaya Hachi is an authentic Japanese restaurant serving japanese tapas, yakitori, fresh oysters, shabu shabu, traditional sushi, and a variety of unique and exclusive sake from japan.

We have a 15 minutes grace period. Please call us if you are running later then your reservation time. Seating availability are base on the business volume, all request are not guaranteed. If you prefer a table seat, please tell a representative or leave a comment about it. However, we may not be able to honor all requests. We look forward to serving you!

$30 corkage fee per bottle up to 750ml and $60 for 750ml+

Daily Operation From 5PM-11PM, Last Call at 10PM

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ELI

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent as always. Can’t recommend enough! My number one go to.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Tustin, CA | Newport Ave

4.7

4.7 (653)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Tustin

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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JayVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Had a nice dinner out! Some of our meal was served out of order but overall a good experience.

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