Multiple reviews highlighted inconsistent and slow service, with some customers experiencing long waits and unresponsive staff.
Food Quality
While many customers praised the food, there were significant complaints about food quality, including instances of food poisoning and poorly prepared dishes.
Ambiance
The restaurant's atmosphere received mixed reviews, with some appreciating the cleanliness and modern decor, while others found it too loud or cold.
Pricing Concerns
Several customers noted that the prices seemed high relative to the quality of food and service received.
Positive Experiences
Despite the issues, many customers expressed satisfaction with the food and service, recommending specific dishes and highlighting friendly staff.
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Chula Bean
Jan 4, 2026
1.0
It's all fancy now since they remodled, but the fun seems to have left the building. The service was pretty bad, and the place wasn't even busy! The food was just ok. Overpriced for what you got.
JK
Jenny Knight
Dec 28, 2025
5.0
Food was spectacular!
We had Ramen, beef biogi.
And sushi... All was so good.
PS
Pranjali Sharma
Dec 25, 2025
3.0
We came here on a Monday afternoon and the place was quite empty. We got seated immediately. We ordered the takoyaki, Spicy salmon cut roll, El diablo crunch roll, and the Mango mango roll.
The moment we sat, we were asked what we wanted to order when we hadn't even had a chance to look at the menu yet. We weren't given any bowls for the soy sauce and wasabi. Through the meal, there seemed to be two servers who managed all the tables but didn't talk to each other to see if they had already taken care of the table. We gave our order to one server and 1-2 minutes later, the second server came by asking if we wanted anything more. So service seemed a little off.
Onto the food: the takoyaki was ok. I don't it was made in the traditional way because the balls were very uniformly round. We also didn't find a piece of octopus inside so we imagine that they used an octopus meat paste or something. The yogurt based sauce with it was delicious, especially the seasoning powder on it, and we enjoyed that a lot!
Among the rolls, the spicy salmon roll was a good solid roll - decent size, made to be compact and tasty. The Mango mango roll was just ok. It mentioned avocado, wasabi and siracha but the mango overwhelmed everything and it was quite sweet. The El Diablo roll was good but too big! It was NOT spicy even though it is supposed to be one. The tempura shrimp was nice but a little lost in all the flavor. We ranked the rolls as spicy salmon > El Diablo > Mango mango.
The wasabi was not fresh but had a kick to it. The ginger didn't have much heat. All in all, this is a decent place but nothing to rave about. Ambiance is quaint modern. Lots of parking since this in the outdoor mall area. Parking in front of the restaurant is on 30 mins so you might have to park a bit away and walk.
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Alain Graziani
Sep 30, 2025
5.0
Great selection of Japanese food.
My only recommendation is to read the description of the items carefully: I accidentally ordered something spicy because there are no red icons next to the spicy dishes.
MR
Mario R
Sep 19, 2025
4.0
The quality is great and compared to others the price is very fair.
Love Boat Sushi is open daily from 11:30 AM. Monday through Thursday and Sunday until 9:00 PM, Friday until 9:44 PM, and Saturday until 10:00 PM.
Does Love Boat Sushi offer delivery and pickup services?
Yes, Love Boat Sushi offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.
Where is Love Boat Sushi located?
Love Boat Sushi is located at 121 S Las Posas Rd Ste 122, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA.
How can I view the menu or place an order for Love Boat Sushi?
You can view the menu and place an order online at https://loveboatsushism.com/menu.
What type of cuisine does Love Boat Sushi serve?
Love Boat Sushi serves sushi, Japanese, Asian, seafood, noodle, tempura, vegetarian, and dessert dishes suitable for families.
What is the price range at Love Boat Sushi?
Love Boat Sushi offers menu items in the moderate price range, categorized as 'TWO'.
Can I combine a visit to Love Boat Sushi with nearby beauty salons?
Yes, near Love Boat Sushi are several beauty salons such as Studio Salon Suites, Jenna Styles, and Selah Salon by Jenni, making it convenient to enjoy grooming or spa services before or after your meal.
Are there other dining options near Love Boat Sushi?
Nearby dining options include Sammy's Woodfired Pizza for American-style pizza, Taco Bar for Mexican cuisine, and O's American Kitchen, providing a variety of choices near Love Boat Sushi.
Is there a place to grab a coffee or dessert near Love Boat Sushi?
Yes, Starbucks and Menchie's Frozen Yogurt are close by, ideal for coffee, frozen yogurt, or dessert after dining at Love Boat Sushi.
What is the phone number for Love Boat Sushi?
You can contact Love Boat Sushi by phone at +1 760-471-7722.