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    4.6 (223 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Tarek H.

    888 is not a restaurant, it's a psychological operation. First time I walked in I thought, "Oh... I'm not rich enough to be here, but they're letting me stay." By the third visit I was fully expecting someone to wipe my ass, moisturize my hands, and whisper affirmations about my potential. They don't but the vibe suggests they could. The food is unhinged in the best way. Sushi that has no business being this seductive. Salads dressed better than me. Chicken that tastes like it was raised on generational wealth and classical music. Every plate shows up looking like it wants applause. You eat it and immediately start making irresponsible life plans. I have to space my visits out because my bank account starts sweating. Like actively shaking. This is a "once in a while until I get promoted, married rich, or commit light fraud" type of place. Still? Worth every dollar and mild financial panic. Staff is mostly immaculate. I did get one server who was dry and slightly rude but listen, I'm not here for therapy. I'm here to chew. Humans have moods. I lived. The food still changed me. Music? Loud, sexy, and disrespectful. Decor? Aggressively hot. The entire place feels like confidence, poor decisions, and a credit card with no spending limit.

    Jaz R.

    First of all the ambience is such a vibe it's dimly lit. The sushi chef is right next to the Dj and there's final behind the Dj the art and the decor is so fire. Sat at the bar. Got the salmon Love roll and the crunchy tuna roll with the crispy rice and the Nori chips. BEST FOOD IVE HAD IN NASHVILLE. Jocie (our server) is amazing. Will 5ever give them my business anytime i eat out. Wow. No brainer, a MUST if you are considering.

    Monica K.

    I took my fiancé here for his birthday. The album feature of the night was "The Internet". This is a very busy vibrant place, which made it very hard to enjoy the music and hear it. The vibes were amazing though. My espresso martini was sooo good and strong! Overall I give the food 5 out of 10. Nothing to rave about. I won't come back for dinner again, but I can definitely see myself stopping by for happy hour. Also, parking is validated if you park at the JW Marriott, which was very convenient.

    Jason G.

    Sushi and vinyl? Yes, please. The staff was attentive from start to finish. The dj took requests (checkout their playlist on their website beforehand). The music was never too loud and we sat near the speaker. The sushi was great!

    Ashley S.

    Overall: A great higher end restaurant that has such a cool vinyl concept. The spicy tuna sushi was pretty solid and props to the ube espresso martini! Chicken kaarage was alright for me, but my friend loved it. We chose this for a girls' night out and it did not disappoint. Service: Our server and host were super kind and knowledgeable about the menu / recommendations. Ambiance: So pretty inside and got lots of great photo ops :)

    Lyna M.

    This restaurant is such a place! I love walking into a restaurant and it just feels like it's going to be a vibe. We just happen to stop in last minute and sat at the bar. I had the expresso martini and it had Ube I believe in it and it was pretty good. And my friend just told the bartender to just make her something light and refreshing and I think he made her some type of lychee martini and she liked it. And we just came from eating somewhere else but I don't know how we ended up ordering fried rice and it was actually pretty good. But I just really like the vibe and ambience in there. I've been trying to go to one of their little things that they be having different days with different types of music spins but haven't made it yet but I am definitely looking forward to attending one of that and just eat and chill with some good music.

    Yellowtail and jalapeno
    Steve S.

    This is it. Speakeasy meets sushi house. A "must visit" for anyone in Nashville looking for an effortlessly chic spot with coastal fresh sushi and elevated cocktails. Friendly service and focused menu. Highly recommend the 888 roll.

    Marlene C.

    I stopped by after work with some coworkers, and I'm so happy I found this place! The food is delicious! and the drinks are well made! A perfect balance! This is my favorite restaurant in Nashville! The ambiance is amazing! I love that this place is a vinyl bar as well! Food that was ordered: Chicken karaage : 9/10 Okonomiyaki : 10/10 Edamame :10/10 Donabe Fried Rice : 10/10 Drinks: Matcha Mezal Sour : 10000/10 totally recommend !

    Matcha Mezcal Sour
    Victor H.

    My wife Sam and I went to 888 for my birthday and we both really liked it. The place has a great vibe with stylish décor, a super cool vinyl wall, and a DJ spinning vinyl records. We sat at the sushi bar, which I loved because it felt like we were right in the action but the regular bar and booths looked just as inviting. The staff was incredibly friendly. The cocktails were fantastic. Sam had the "Cheet Code," and I had the Matcha Mezcal Sour. The mezcal flavor really stood out, not so much the matcha, but it was still delicious. For appetizers, the yellowtail and jalapeño dish was hands down our favorite, I want to drink that sauce. So fresh and flavorful. The wagyu skewers and chicken skewers were good but skippable next time. I'd rather try their cucumbers or another veggie dish. We shared the whole branzino and it was beautifully cooked, perfectly seasoned, and served with a flavorful aioli. We also tried the hot salmon sushi, which was excellent. And the birthday mochi was a delicious touch at the end, thanks y'all. Overall, 888 is a really cool spot that I'd definitely recommend to anyone visiting Nashville who wants an elevated and interesting sushi experience - loved the vibe.

    Wendi K.

    A dark and sexy / speakeasy style bar (the entrance is marked with a red light, no sign) with high quality drinks and expensive, elegant bites. We came on a Saturday evening and sat at the bar. The Mezcal Sour ($18) is a must get for me - what a unique drink! The Bravazzi Spritz ($18) was also nice, albeit a but to sweet for me. There was a DJ playing soft, classy music. The staff were upbeat, stylish, and totally jamming with the music too. The food menu was a but too expensive / unconventional for us to want to order anything, so we stuck with drinks :)

    Dragon fruit martini
    Helen H.

    We came in to Nashville and booked a premium experience dinner [for my husband and I ] with 888 and sat at the sushi bar. I was handed a birthday card upon arrival. The chef was at the end of the sushi bar and expo'd all the sushi dishes that went out. The main sushi Chef was awesome and he kept asking us if we liked the sushi or experience overall. We love the ambience with awesome DJ. The drinks were fabulous so kudos to the bartenders! Our server was exceptional and recommended certain drinks, and she was dead on with everything that she recommended. The next time I'm in Nashville, I will definitely come to this restaurant for another awesome dining experience.

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    Nancy D.

    If I could give 10 stars, I absolutely would--888 Sushi Bar is one of the very best in Nashville! The food was unforgettable. The tempura asparagus was outstanding--perfectly crispy, incredibly delicious, and full of flavor with every bite. The jalapeño salmon roll was also amazing--fresh, flavorful, and simply perfect. Honestly, these two are a must-try if you're ever in town! A little tip: the restaurant is a bit tricky to find--it's tucked on the corner of 8th and Clark. You can valet at the JW Marriott, and the restaurant will validate your parking (up to 4 hours), which makes it super convenient. The vibe is intimate and upscale, so definitely dress up a little and make reservations ahead of time. Service was also outstanding--my server, Babs, went above and beyond and made the night extra special. To top it all off, I was treated to a complimentary dessert--emoji ice cream in birthday cake flavor--which was just perfect! I paired it with a cup of green tea that was smooth and delicious. From start to finish, everything was truly outstanding. If you're looking for a top-notch sushi experience in Nashville, this is the place.

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    Noelle C.

    When you walk into 888, the ambiance gives sophisticated, speakeasy-esque restaurant with a DJ playing records from their abundant collection. This was one of the things I liked best! They also had a sign on the table saying Happy Birthday and a signed card from some of the staff for my boyfriend's birthday. Our server Wyatt was SO knowledgeable about the menu and drinks, he was easily able to steer us in the direction we wanted to go regarding both drinks and food. He was attentive but not overbearing and knew the menu inside and out. We did the Premium Miyabi experience, which was a great way to try a lot of items on the menu you (at least I) would not normally have picked to try. The premium included items from the sushi menu that was not included from the normal Miyabi experience. Overall the food was good, but nothing was an absolute stand out. I wish we had tried more items off the sushi menu since 888 is known more for this. I wasn't able to get photos of everything because it all looked so delicious we couldn't resist! I would definitely come back and try more sushi next time, and reorder the edamame or cucumbers for an appetizer!

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    The first night was just for drinks at the bar, which were phenomenal Matcha Mezcal Sour was 10/10!

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