SUSHI BAR

Outstanding sushi. Great conversation with the staff. Had a really great time. Will return whenever I am in town.

My husband and I have been regular customers at Gen Kai since moving to Dana Point almost 10 years ago. The sushi is delicious and the fish is always fresh. The sushi chefs are so much fun to interact with and create beautiful dishes. Gen Kai is a Dana Point staple, hidden gem and should not be missed. Be sure to say hello to Yoshi behind the sushi bar!

Probably the best tuna and salmon I've ever eaten. Excellent service and incredibly reasonable for the excellent quality of their food. We look forward to future visits.

This is the best sushi place in town by far and is a must go for avid sushi eaters! The fish is so fresh and it has to be because of the volume that they got through, On Any Given night it is shoulder-to-shoulder at the bar call though there's probably no less than 25 to 30 seats. There are maybe 7 to 8 chefs behind the counter at all times so it's not much of a wait to get the item you ordered. The chefs are very attentive and are constantly aware and when you need to order more sushi! More often than not they have delicacies like live sweet shrimp and Toro Sushi which are my favorite. The dining room is also a pretty decent size with more personal booths if you're into that kind of thing and there are many things on the menu for non Sushi eaters as well. If you plan on going between Thursday and Saturday make sure you make a reservation or you might have to wait 30 or more minutes. Never had a bad experience and I've been frequenting for close to 20 years. The price is average.

Great local sushi place, fun place to sit at the sushi bar and do some saki bombs and have the chefs make you rolls that aren't on the menu! Parking is a little tough here with all the construction going on, but worth the effort