Harney Sushi

Old Town is famous for margaritas and Mexican food; who would have though one of the city’s best sushi restaurants hails from the same area? Harney Sushi’s catchphrase is "Miso Harney." If you get the joke, you’ll immediately know what kind of place this Japanese restaurant and nighttime hangout is. Named after the street it sits on, the place packs party-minded twenty-somethings into its cramped interior seven days a week. Gorgeous rolls are dished out while a DJ spins laid-back grooves, while even the servers swing their hips. Sip some sake cocktails from the bar and chat it up with the good-looking person beside you—chances are, you’re crammed in shoulder-to-shoulder anyway. Above all else, boldly order the "What Cha Really Really Want", the most unique sushi selection in town, because you design it yourself. With the new chef comes new Harney rolls, such as the Rastatori Roll - stuffed with shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber and cream cheese and rolled in soy paper and topped with Ahi Poki ($16.50). Insider Tip: In 2008 Harney opened up a new location in North County. Visit the new Harney Sushi in Oceanside.