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Zama Restaurant & Bar, San Diego, CA

Zama Restaurant & Bar

3.9
3.9
345 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi
467 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Located in San Diego’s vibrant downtown, Zama brings Latin American cuisine with an Asian infusion in a captivating space inspired by the Amazonian jungle. Zama will focus on Latin American cuisine with the addition of Peruvian and Mexican dishes like Carpaccio, Agua Chile and Tartar and a Japanese-inspired sushi bar created by Chef Tayuka Kudo (formerly of Nobu and Lumi) against the extravagant backdrop of the lush jungle-inspired space.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Latin American, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Please give us a call at 619-9155789 text at 619-892-3506 or email us at events@sandiegodininggroup.com to host your next Private Party!
  • Private party facilities
    Experience an Amazon-San Diego fusion at Zama, where events become unforgettable journeys. Modern design meets rainforest allure for galas, receptions, and more. Our renowned chefs create Amazon-inspired culinary masterpieces. Craft lasting memories with us. Contact event coordinators today.email events@sandiegodininggroup.com for the next event!
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Island Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 345 people are saying

Zama Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zama Restaurant & Bar offers a "beautiful atmosphere" and lively vibes, making it a perfect spot for celebrations. The "amazing sushi," creative cocktails, and attentive service are frequently praised. While the ambiance is vibrant, some find it "too loud" for conversation. Ideal for a fun night out with friends or a special occasion.

345 Reviews
  1. Britney VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, did not disappoint! Food was absolutely delicious, spectacular drinks and vibes!

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  2. Mary VIP

    San Diego38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambiance is nice. Food & beverage very nice. Service is slow is a restaurant that wasn’t busy.

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  3. Bleeker

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had great time the food was amazing , pretty tasty … good dinner for casual dates …

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  4. Kayla VIP

    Memphis/West TN10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers were great very attentive and let us chose our seats since it wasn’t as busy.

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  5. Maria

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice vibes, excellent service and delicious food

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  6. Nancy

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, good menu choices, nice birthday celebration offered

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  7. Deanna

    San Joaquin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the ambience, food fantastic. Service could be a little better. Staff is not friendly. Your paying a lot of money it would be nice to have exceptional service. It wasn't horrible just not friendly or personable.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Not worth it. Too loud, drinks were weak and they reuse the same glasses, service was slow.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!!! Love the food and service. Great spot for a girls night out!

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  10. RaymondT

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great date night. Everything was perfect. Fairly priced, food was great and the ambiance was the perfect addition for an overall experience. Im definitely coming back.

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FAQs

Zama Restaurant & Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 345 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Zama Restaurant & Bar

467 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Island Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Latin American, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please give us a call at 619-9155789 text at 619-892-3506 or email us at events@sandiegodininggroup.com to host your next Private Party!
  • Private party facilities
    Experience an Amazon-San Diego fusion at Zama, where events become unforgettable journeys. Modern design meets rainforest allure for galas, receptions, and more. Our renowned chefs create Amazon-inspired culinary masterpieces. Craft lasting memories with us. Contact event coordinators today.email events@sandiegodininggroup.com for the next event!
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