Zama San Diego Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Live music
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Happy hour drinks
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Happy hour food
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Late-night food
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Gender-neutral restroom
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Cozy
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Romantic
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Trendy
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Upscale
Crowd
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
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Transgender safespace
Planning
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Dinner reservations recommended
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
Children
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High chairs
Parking
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Paid street parking
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best WLM Reviews
I recently dined at Zama in San Diego, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was vibrant and welcoming, with modern decor that sets the perfect mood for a night out. The service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu.
The highlight, of course, was the food. Every dish we tried was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. The sushi was incredibly fresh, with a creative twist on traditional flavors, while the cocktails were expertly crafted and complemented the meal perfectly. I especially loved the unique fusion of Japanese and Latin influences—it made for an exciting and memorable dining experience.
Zama is a gem in San Diego, and I can’t recommend it enough for anyone looking for a special night out with exceptional food, drinks, and atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back!
Nicholas is a very attentive and pleasant server. This food is delicious, the portion sizes are enough, the ambience is amazing. The Happy Hour is the best price for the quality. When we visit SD, we will be back. Mahalo!
Okay 5 star review and I will break it up as good, service, atmosphere:
Service: amazing, attentive but not over crowding. Whenever you go to a restaurant and they over crowd you or check on you too many times, I feel as if it annoying since I have to stop my conversation every time and then it feels like I’m hosting them.
So all in all, they are the perfect amount of attentive. I see them going back and forth without feeling the need to talk to you every single time.
Atmosphere:
Awesome as well. Music is loud enough to drown out conversations from other tables but not too loud where you can’t hear each other. So sorry to all my fellow Filipinos….. you can’t eavesdrop lol
Again, it is laid back but upscale with a fun and inviting vibration
Food:
We got some sushi rolls, bison burger, lobster mashed potatoes, 1 cocktail, and wine.
Everything was amazing. I ordered my burger medium rare but I think they thought I said medium well, and it was still splendid. I didnt mind since when I bit into the burger, all the flavors mixed well together.
Sushi was top tier and perfectly presented
Only issue I had was the mash potatoes. Not really an issue but I wish they actually incorporated the lobster better and maybe a side of garlic and herb butter to pour overtop to allow more of a velvety flavor. The mash potatoes were a tad bit on the course/ruff side.
But I have them five stars because everything was pretty much a hit!
I proposed to my girlfriend at ZAMA on Friday night. The staff, especially Nicolas the manager were amazing! They really made our moment special by allowing us to playing a special song and the whole staff came over with sparklers after she said ‘yes!’ I am really appreciative of all the other diners there who made us feel special during that moment. Thank you so much ZAMA!!
Good prices at Happy Hour (which went later than some, as well, ending at 7)... great food and drinks -- both Latin American AND Japanese -- with good service and cool decor. And the sangria was quite good!
This place is a vibe. Great service and ambiance. We got the filet mignon which wasn’t seasoned well and the short rib which was dry. The crab cake was good but not crispy. The sashimi was amazing.
Love Zama in San Diego! Great atmosphere, food, drinks and service! I highly recommend the lamp lollipops. Delicious!
Amazing experience! The service was fast and the sushi was amazing! The Batida De Coco cocktail tasted like a dessert. Sara was our waitress and she was wonderful!
Quick Facts About Zama San Diego
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 05:00 PM - 01:00 AM |
| Saturday | 12:30 PM - 01:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM |
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