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Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Exciting, progressive culinary concepts and a relaxing, resort-style ambience has combined to Aloha Sushi Lounge as a dining must in San Diego area.
One mere glance at Aloha Sushi Lounge's menu, featuring Asian Fusion dusted with Hawaiian influences, you will see that you are in for an incredible meal. Additionally, Aloha Sushi Lounge features traditional sushi offerings while fully embracing the "new wave" philosophy of sushi, which utilized non-traditional ingredients and techniques to produce sushi specialties that come bursting with an exciting new assortment of taste sensations. Aloha Lounge's tropical decor, highlighted by spacious cabana seating in their outdoor patio, not only lends the perfect complement to their delectable cuisine, it also provides the ideal backdrop to indulge in one of their many fine sakes, wines and sojus. Located in La Jolla and situated mere blocks from the legendary coastline, Aloha Sushi provides a local escape that is deliciously refreshing.
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29 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 29 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Service
(Good)
2.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(12)
- romantic(8)
- great for lunch(7)
- neighborhood gem(6)
- special occasion(6)
- good for groups(5)
Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille Reviews List
Review 1 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Dont waste your time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We got there at 7:30 on a Saturday night & if we wouldn't have made our reservation they would have turned us away, like they did to the 2 couples that were ahead of us & you could clearly see that there were open tables on the patio &inside. They didnt have a host so we waited for 10 minutes before one of the staff came to the host stand & acknowledged us.
When we were finally seated it took 15 minutes for our drink order to be taken & 10 for it to actually come out. The table of 4 people next to us had been waiting over an hour for just their appetizers! Not to mention that the food was just mediocre definitely not worth the wait. I have worked in many restaurants & this is no way to run a business & expect to have repeat clientele"
When we were finally seated it took 15 minutes for our drink order to be taken & 10 for it to actually come out. The table of 4 people next to us had been waiting over an hour for just their appetizers! Not to mention that the food was just mediocre definitely not worth the wait. I have worked in many restaurants & this is no way to run a business & expect to have repeat clientele"
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 2 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Birthday fail
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went there on a Friday for my birthday, with plans for going out after. We had a reservation for 8 and we were seated right away. We ordered drinks first and we didn't even get our water until about 25 minutes in. It took at least 40 more minutes to get our drinks and get to order our food. They rarely checked on us and we didn't get our food until about 2 hours in. The whole thing took around 3 hours."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 3 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Aloha Sushi and Hawaiian Grille is a nice place in a great location. There are outdoor and indoor seating as well as private cabanas. The atmosphere is conducive to conversations, but also lively. We ordered teriyaki chicken that came with a side salad and macaroni and island sushi. Both were flavorful and tasted fresh. We ended our meal with fried banana and vanilla ice cream, which had just the right amount of sweetness and the portion was perfect for sharing with someone. Our server was friendly, but had the challenge of attending to customers since there were only two waitresses that evening. The wait was long. The management certainly did not prepare for the volume of customers, otherwise, we would have had a wondering time!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Food - needs more employees
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I bought a LivingSocial deal for this restaurant. I took my wife for Mother's Day. I was aware of the awards it had won for best sushi. I can confirm that the sushi specialty rolls (we had the Pizza, Rock Lobster, Tidal Wave rolls) are fantastic. Unfortunately, they were severely understaffed so even though our waitress was apologetic, gave us a free round of drinks and garlic edamame (which was fantastic by the way) it took almost an hour after ordering our first roll before we got it. There was 1 sushi chef working and that wasn't even close to enough. If they had a couple more chefs I think the experience would have been greatly improved.
If you don't mind a wait, the food IS great and you could get free drinks or edamame ;)"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 5 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Recommend - great food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time here. A little awkward when walking in; no host area to approach but someone seated us within 10 secs. Pretty good service. Waitress came to refill water twice after we were done eating but did to bring check; had to ask. They mixed up cut roll for hand roll; quickly resolved matter in friendly and professional manner. HIGHLY recommend their kalomari (not fried calamari; its seasoned differently on their menu). Not too saucy, sweet or spicy. I was in love with it. Went on a Saturday night around 8 and it was pretty empty. Their (not sushi) bar area was cute, but no one was there for drinks, order or make. Tables inside are slightly a little too close for comfort. Food was great! Service was good. Recommend!!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 6 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have bee to Aloha Sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have bee to Aloha Sushi a few times in the daytime and loved the ambiance. However, I went at night and noticed that without sunlight and happy dinners (it was slow in the evening as compared to busy in the daytime), it looked a little worn. It needed some perking up like fresh flowers on the table or candles or something to give it a great atmosphere like there is in the daytime.
No matter when you go, the food is amazing! You won't be disappointed. Great customer service too."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good bar, eat before you arrive
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Staff was not ready for the holiday crowd. Food took over an hour from the time we ordered to making it to our table. Once it arrived at the table the food was cold, I assume this wasn't an issue with the kitchen, but an issue with the wait staff bringing the food to the table once ready (only an assumption). Even if the food was warm it was just ok, nothing I couldn't prepare better at home. The drinks were the only above average item on the menu that was ordered and priced well. I would recommend the bar, but not the food. This could have been romantic and a fun place to spend the evening if it wasn't for the long wait for cold (should have been hot) below average food."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 8 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place For Dates
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took my gf here for Valentines day and I had no regrets. I reserved a cabana on the phone and was not told of the minimum required purchase until I arrived. The waitress was not very attentive, but I didn't mind that she wasn't popping up every few minutes to make sure we were fine. When I needed attention, I simply made eye contact and was attended to.
I had no regrets and I will be going back when I'm in the mood for good vibes and romance :)"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 9 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Absolutely terrible service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. The waitress said sorry a million times, the sushi took over an hour to reach our table, and when other people were served food, the person at the table next to me said, "Wow, people are actually being served food here?". It was just an unorganized mess. And the sushi wasn't good enough to save the terrible service. I don't think I've ever written a restaurant review before, and I'll definitely never go back to Aloha Sushi again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 10 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was excellent. All
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was excellent. All the ladies were super attentive and accommodating. Very nice dinner."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was REALLY slow for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was REALLY slow for my table... But everyone around us got their food n drinks before n we sat first...
But the sushi was excellent... The mixed drinks needed to be stronger.... Lol... But our experience that night might lead to another
round at ALOHA SUSHI!!! Gots to try the meals this time!!!!"
But the sushi was excellent... The mixed drinks needed to be stronger.... Lol... But our experience that night might lead to another
round at ALOHA SUSHI!!! Gots to try the meals this time!!!!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went here for restaurant week
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went here for restaurant week with friends. The food was amazing, especially the Hawaii 5.0 roll which was my favorite. Service was very fast for the amount of food we ordered. I am definitely planning to go here again soon."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was good but the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was good but the food was just OK, nothing special that would make us come back again."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2009
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Review 14 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food is not traditional
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food is not traditional Japanese (as if the name doesn't give it away). But it tastes good. I really like the outdoor patio setup. I would recommend this place to friends for lunch."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was a quiet night so I
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was a quiet night so I would've thought service would be prompt. Server barely came outside to check on us. Food was good but Creme brulee was supposed to be served with berries...no berries. Outdoor seating was nice in the cabana."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 16 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
From my appetizer to main
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"From my appetizer to main course to desert, it wa all delicious. So was the house wine. Fast and friendly staff!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food served for lunch were
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Food served for lunch were leftovers from the dinner before.. Guess we should have went there for dinner not lunch.
Service was very slow, there was only one server running around."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Aloha Sushi Lounge & Hawaiian Grille
Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Good)
2.9
/
5
1 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Good)
2.8
/
5
Service
(Good)
2.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate