Has a gift card for the Alleycat - took my daughter for her b-day. Thanks JB! These beef dumplings were wonderful - worth the visit. She had fried rice with beef and mochi ice cream, both of which were outstanding. The service was also outstanding. Five stars! read more

AlleyCat - Beef dumplings! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Great happy hour, always delicious and great service. Darker ambiance inside, outdoor patio seating available off the main road.

Wish I could give this place at least a 4 but the service was so trash. Went on a Saturday at like 8 and it wasn't even full so I don't know why it was so bad. We sat quickly and ordered apps fast but took forever to get our main sushi orders taken. We had 3 different people take our orders and no one was on the same page. The sushi came pretty fast but it was mid. Would not get again. The seaweed in it tasted old and mushy. The apps came wayyyy after the sushi but at least they were worth it. Pastrami sando was AMAZING and the Wagyu pizza was verrry good. I would rec going for those apps just keep in mind a 30 min meal may actually take 1.5 hrs. read more

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The first time I came here was about 5 years ago for dinner with my sister and mom, to celebrate a birthday. I remember I loved it back then but somehow have not found my way back until a few days ago, when some girlfriends noticed they have happy hour. I'm happy to say AlleyCat is just as good now as when I first went years ago! I was delighted by their happy hour menu; they have $7 bites and drinks. They offer a mix of classic and unique menu options, such as lychee martini, spritzes, ramen, nigiri, and sushi rolls. I tried a few options but really loved the yuzu spritz the most. I had the spicy tuna roll, which was simple but delicious! I forgot to take a picture until I was halfway done. The establishment is clean and lovely, elegant and simple. Our bartender was great, very friendly with nice banter. My friends ordered several things off the menu, including the chicken ramen and several sushi rolls, all of which we shared here and there. Everything was incredible and we will be coming back! This time before 5 years pass read more

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Food was good. Ambiance here is beautiful, clean and very pretty. It was fairly empty and our service was good too. We liked the pickled veggies, maybe we will try again. This was almost 5 stars. Maybe next time will be. read more

Celebrated my birthday at AlleyCat for dinner on Saturday night. There were only a few tables occupied when we arrived at 6:20 but the restaurant was super loud and packed when we left. Maybe it's quieter outside but those tables are right next to the street. We had to yell to hear each other. Our server Sebastian was so pushy and constantly upselling us. As soon as we sat down, he asked whether we wanted still or sparkling water, but that question should always have 3 options: still, sparkling, or tap? He then recommended the signature omakase, the most expensive thing on the menu. When he came back to take our order, he made a big pitch of today's rib special. When my husband ordered the 8-piece nigiri, he pushed us to upgrade to the 12-piece option. As we were eating, he asked us what else we wanted to order. We ordered $130 of food for 2 people...seriously? We hadn't even finished yet to gauge if we were still hungry. I know that tips are a percentage of the bill, but you would've thought this kid was getting a commission on top of his tip or something. It rubbed us the wrong way. The tuna crispy rice was $5 per piece and the rice was weirdly chewy. Wouldn't order it again. The nigiri were the highlight of the meal. Each piece felt balanced and the sushi rice was good. We ordered 3 rolls: toro toro, scallop, and yellowtail. All were forgettable and expensive for what they were. The yellowtail roll was bland, which is probably why there's a chili ponzu sauce to go with it because otherwise all you can taste is pear, which isn't a flavor I'm looking for in sushi. We ended our meal with scallop tacos, which were good but microscopic and pricey ($17 for 2 tacos). Each one is a bite and a half. It took a while to flag down Sebastian for the bill, so we were stuck in the din of the restaurant for longer than we liked. If the restaurant's filling up, wouldn't you want to turn our table and seat new guests? My husband made a note on the res that it was my birthday, but it was ignored. Maybe we would've had a better experience with a different waiter, but this was a disappointing meal and service. read more

AlleyCat - Tuna crispy rice ($30 for 6 pieces) on the left and 8-piece nigiri ($40) on the right - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

5 stars for service from Adrianna. Food had a great selection, and would still like to come back and try the other options. We had the sweet potatoes, carpaccio pizza, tuna crispy rice, and some sushi rolls, followed by the hibachi fried rice, bbq spare ribs, clams yakisoba, the pastrami sandwich, and the black truffle skirt steak. I wasn't crazy about any of these dishes, and wouldn't go back for those. I did think the sushi was pretty good quality so I would go back for that probably because the ambiance was great with their indoor-outdoor setting. read more

I've been wanting to come to AlleyCat for quite some time now and mostly because of their handrolls. Not a lot of Japanese restaurants around our area offer that. I came in on a Tuesday night and to my surprise they discontinued it. I had just peeped the menu online before making the drive and it's still posted there sigh. Well I went ahead and tried something else. The snow crab tacos and the salmon nigiri tasting. My partner had the wagyu dumplings and the surf and turf roll. The snow crab tacos were stuffed with meat which was great - filling. Unfortunately, it was dry and didn't have sauce / taste. As for the salmon nigiri tasting - I received 4 pieces. I had to ask the server what was what because it was brought to me with no description. After he explained each, he realized two were the same or one was just plain. He went back to the sushi chef who made it and offered to spruce it up for me. I asked for ikura to go on top and they granted my wish. The wagyu dumplings were thick and only ok to me. The surf and turf roll was probably the best thing that hit our table. I would order that again. Other than that, we had exceptional service here. I thought the prices on the menu were a bit high but overall it was an okay experience. read more

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AlleyCat Izakaya is loud, lively, and definitely trying to be a good time... but if you're coming here expecting a top-tier sushi experience, you might walk out a little confused (and mildly disappointed). Let's start with what worked. The spicy tuna crispy rice was the best thing on the table! Crunchy, spicy, flavorful... basically a one-bite wonder. The wasabi Caesar salad? Weirdly incredible. Creamy, bold, a little sharp. Who knew Caesar dressing needed wasabi? The Yaki beef noodles were solid too; hearty and flavorful with a comforting depth. But the sushi rolls? Just okay. Nothing memorable. For a place that reads "Japanese" in concept, it leans way more toward izakaya-style dishes than actual standout sushi. And maybe that's the point. The issue is when you hear this is from the same chef behind Sunset Sushi and Sushi by Bou, you expect more. This didn't hit the same way. As the kids say it... it was mid. The vibe is fun if you like a buzzy room with a lot going on. Indoors is loud and high-energy. Outdoors is calmer and good for conversation. The staff was great, and the parking in the back is a nice plus. But all in, it's a 3-star experience. Not bad, but not somewhere I'd rush back to. If you're going for a vibe and some decent plates, cool. But if you're chasing great sushi? This probably isn't your spot. read more

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t's been a little over a year since the owners closed, rebel house and turned it into alleycat. What a great evolution! The original goal was to keep rebel houses energy and merge it with Alley Cats Izakaya fare. The inside is hip and chic, and just a really nice place to hang out with friends have a drink or two and a nice meal. Izakayas are Japanese restaurants that serve tasty food and a wide range of drinks. Alley Cat does a great job here and the service was excellent. Tuna Crispy Rice - A nice pan fried crispy rice topped with spicy tuna and seasoned with a little mayo and jalapeño. Lobster Dynamite Tacos - Two small tacos to an order just let me say you can't eat just too. Miso Eggplant - this glazed eggplant had a delicious combination of flavors. Spicy Tuna Rock Shrimp - This was actually the only dish that we ordered that I wasn't crazy about. The spicy tuna roll was very good, but it was topped with fried rock shrimp and it just wasn't my favorite. I really love the whole concept. There are specials during the week too like taco Tuesdays, where they have drink specials and taco specials all evening and on Thursdays, there's a drink and food special also. I will definitely be back. read more

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Went in for dinner with everything was fantastic from the ambiance to the service and the creative menu read more

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Love this place! We've been coming here for years, such a fan favorite. AlleyCat has recently (4 days ago) launched a new menu. A bit smaller of a selection, but overall a great selection. The service is always top tier, and we love the vibe here. We always just sit at the bar, it's great. They've got an awesome happy hour menu. We ordered the salmon nigiri and ramen from the HH menu. We tried the new Crispy Octopus dish and the Warm Crab Avocado Roll (made with King Crab). All of it was super nommmm read more

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Went here for my birthday and this was an epic culinary experience!! The food can be described as Asian fusion, there is sushi too but wouldn't describe or limit this restaurant as a sushi spot. We ordered the warm blue crab sushi roll with brown butter which was unbelievable!! And honestly we wished we ordered two of them it was that good! We also ordered the specials: lamb ribs with eggplant and mushrooms, scallops with truffle mash potatoes! Heaven is what each of these specials were!! The flavor balance was incredible and we were beyond amazed!! The service was perfect and our waiter was so friendly and helpful with menu recs! We sat outside and they had heaters as it was a bit chilly but gorgeous evening! We will definitely be back and if you haven't been here you need to!! read more

Went here on a Saturday night and it was busy. Highly recommend reservations. Great upbeat music welcomes you to get you in the mood to have a drink and enjoy some great sushi. Our server was fantastic and was an overall good experience. He told us about their omakase experience next which will be next on the list. read more

AlleyCat - Yuzu Yellowtail - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Came here on a weekday one night. The sushi was ok but didn't taste as fresh. Not sure if it was because of the night we came or not. But I have eaten at AlleyCat when they were originally in the other location. So was a bit disappointed. But will give them one more try another time. read more

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Everything about this place makes it a must-go dining destination in Boca. Inventive menu. Super delicious food. Fantastic service. Go so you can tell everyone you went before there was a wait to get in. ;) read more

Their previous concept, Rebel House, was easily my favorite restaurant in boca. When they switched over to Alleycat I was bummed but excited to try this new concept from the same chef/owners. I've been a handful of times and my most recent visit was saturday for happy hour. They have happy hour daily and I love finding spots that offer weekend happy hour. The happy hour is from 4-6. We got there a little before 5. The restaurant was completely empty(they just opened at 4). The hostess asked if we had a reservation we told her no. And she started saying "oh wow we have so many reservations coming in" I said we would sit at the bar. We actually laughed all night about this because there was not a single person there inside or outside when she said this. And when we left a little after 6 there were 15 tables still open. (Yes I counted) I love sitting at the bar anyway especially at a place that has great cocktails. On the HH menu I had their spicy margarita, Moscow mule, and lychee martini. Each drink was 8. Spicy margarita was for sure my favorite but all were really delicious. Like rebel house the best way to dine here is to order a bunch of stuff to share. They have a lot of small plates and all are really delicious on their regular menu as well. Their prices can be a bit steep also. They changed their HH menu from my last visit so we tried some new stuff. Whipped tofu feta dip with chili crunch and Nan- tasty, wish we had a couple more nan pieces but it was nice KFC ( Korean friend chicken) wings- really crispy and so good. Tempura sweet potato fries with chili garlic aoili- I love sweet potato fries and I felt like tempura battering them hid their flavor. This was a miss. Hot pastrami sando- holy hell this was good. I have to say I don't even like pastrami, not even a little bit, and this was one of the best bites I've had in a long time. The pastrami is house made and really flavorful. A must order. Overall alleycat is a great spot. It's pricy so definitely a HH or date night spot. I do miss the overall vibe and ambiance of rebel house as it was just so different from everywhere else in Boca but alleycat is still cranking out the same amazing quality of food. read more

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I love alley cats creative menu for food/drinks. We always have the best service here and highly recommend you request Danny as a server. We've had other good ones but he's simply the best. Always lets us know which dishes are being served and recommends something new to try that we end up loving every time. Great vibes here! read more

I had not been here in a couple months and the menu changed since my last visit. I loved all the new additions. Danny was my server and I could not have been happier with the service; thorough, friendly, and attentive. Great place to visit for a tasty meal with friends or a nice night out with your significant other. Highly recommend. read more

Food, drinks, ambiance all amazing. Still dreaming of the shoshito peppers and crispy rice tuna. read more

Best burger I've ever had.. always have a great experience here. Big shout out to Michael (the gm) for always keeping the menu fresh and the vibes high. Can't recommend enough. read more

AlleyCat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Great sushi with great quality fish (shoutout to that salmon!) chic interior and nice happy hour, will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

Finest quality food , served very efficiently with a great atmosphere. Highly recommended

Came on a Friday night, no reservation. We were immediately seated, but seating was a bit awkward- small table for two, oddly placed in the room. The table was tiny, so we started with a salad and dumplings- they were ok. The salad was heavily dressed if you like it like that- the dumplings were pretty standard. We also got the ribs (4 to the plate) and scallop roll. The scallop roll begged to have something crunchy either in or on it. Expensive for the size of the plates. Server was very nice. read more

AlleyCat - Wagyu Beef Dumplings - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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I'm a picky eater and sushi lover, and this was far below average especially for the price. The crab roll was inedible. The spicy scallop was inedible. Things I liked and would rate a 4/5 were the tuna pizza and the spicy tuna with crispy shrimp. Will not return. Huge ripoff. McDonald's is better Staff was great, and can't say anything bad about them and it's why I gave 2 stars. read more

This gem of a restaurant bar is perfect for foodies who like Asian fusion food (although an eclectic menu with other options). It's pricey but worth it when you're wanting a fun vibe, delicious food & not wanting a heavy meal or leftovers. Menu has been updated since my first visit which is not yet reflected on their website (see my menu photo for recommendations) Service was good! Will be back again & again! read more

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It seems like they are trying to be good but they're not. Service was great, food was just ok. The sake menu was completely outdated and they did not have much of it available. Why would you not print a temporary card so people can make a good choice? The outside sconce lights on the walls are hideous and the light brightness and color kill the ambience if you are dining on the front terrace. Boca might not know the difference so maybe it's all ok. read more

The food was outstanding! What was better was our server. His name is Sebastian and I suggest you ask for him. Great dining experience! read more

Happy hour on the weekend, great service by Jorge who was our bartender server and very friendly and just a nice person. Food was delicious, tuna crispy rice, edamame, pastrami sandwich and chicken wings. Cocktails were delicious as we had spicy margaritas. Very quiet when we got there, so ambiance was quiet, but it got busier. We had been to previous restaurant Rebel House. Overall we enjoyed. read more

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Nice Asian Fusion eatery in Boca; good service and great food. Centrally located in Boca Raton. Inside was nicely decorated. What else can you ask for; will come back with friends read more

AlleyCat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

I've been to AlleyCat twice now, and I feel like I got a good overall idea of where I stand on this place. There's things I really enjoyed about this restaurant, and there's things that I think could bring this place up to a 5 stars for me with a bit of tweaking. Some of the more interesting items on their menu are absolute standouts for me, for one I happen to really like their sushi tacos, especially the king crab one. I normally am not a crab fan, but not only was there a substantial amount of meat on the taco, but the taste was great and it felt very fresh. I also really enjoyed the avocado puree it was paired with. I have also had their hot rock wagyu both times I've been here, and while it can be a bit pricey for not many pieces of wagyu, it was still really tasty and I liked the teriyaki inspired sauce that it was paired with. I do also remember their tuna crispy rice and the yellowtail jalapeno being standout dishes as well for me. The areas in which AlleyCat fall flat are in two different categories, one of them kind of being an important cornerstone for the cuisine it represents: the sushi and the cocktails. When I say they fall flat, they aren't even necessarily bad by any means. However, I have had both better sushi and better drinks elsewhere for a better price point that I happen to remember more. I can understand that the idea behind this restaurant is to be more aligned with an Izakaya style of cuisine, but I do expect that whenever there is sushi present on the menu that it does stand out considering how easy it is to find sushi nowadays. That being said, the sushi I have had here was very good. I would just keep in mind that the actual sushi itself you could probably find better elsewhere. The other dishes they offer are really what you would come here for. The drinks themselves are kind of a mixed bag, as the concept behind some of the drinks I think is rather genius, but I think they do need to be balanced a bit more for my liking. I remember one drink I had tried that contained jasmine rice in the mix, and while the flavors weren't bad it did feel very heavy on the alcohol for me. I've read a few reviews about the ambiance being very loud and that it does have a bit more of a "party" atmosphere, but on both occasions I would argue that that isn't the case. With the last time I was there especially, I think we were the only table that were sat aside from one couple. I did happen to go on a weeknight I believe, so my opinion could very well change if I showed up on a weekend instead. The service I remember being great. They kept on top of our table and always made sure we had everything we needed and explained some of the menu items to us if we had any questions. All in all, while I would definitely come back here for some of their izakaya inspired dishes, I don't think I can in good conscience recommend this place for sushi. If you had one plate of sushi and the rest of the dishes were their izakaya style offerings, then you'd be best off. read more

I had really high expectations for Alleycat since the menu looked really tasty and the vibe of the restaurant looked fun, but it really felt short of wowing me. We started out with Hamachi which was decent, but nothing spectacular. Next we tried the king crab tacos, Brussels sprouts, pastrami sando and the sunset roll. Everything was semi decent, but drenched in sauce/not worth the hefty price tag. The biggest issue we encountered had to be the king crab tacos. They literally tasted like canned seafood and neither one of us could stomach them so we sent the order back. Our server (Tim) was super cool about it and took the dish back to the manager. My friend facing the kitchen then witnessed the manager literally take a bite from one of the tacos on our plate we sent back. After that, he came out to point out the fact the their crab was indeed fresh and we were basically wrong. That blew my mind lol. All I can say is: Tim was nice - Not coming back. read more

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Had a great experience tonight - first time here. Wish I took photos - apologies! Highlights of the dinner - waygu dumplings, Toro roll, wagyu sliders (special in place pastrami) and macha donuts! Great service by Sebastian as well - he had pretty much the whole place and was amazing! Will definitely be back! read more

I just visited the new location which was the old Rebel house and I was so disappointed. I really loved the old venue and the ambiance and the new location has lost the lounge vibe. The food was not as good and I was not happy with most of what I ordered in comparison to the old location. Now I will give 5 stars to service as our waitress was outstanding. Sorry but I won't be back and so bummed. read more

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Came here twice, I must say if you're going to put those type of prices the food has to be up to par. Considering this is the same guy who owns sushi by bou the sushi here is actually the worst food on the menu. I tried a few rolls, omakase and crispy rice. Quality was not great. The best thing on this menu is the pastrami Sando, sweet and savory fatty meat. It's deff a nice twist to the dish! The lamb yaki noodles second best dish. I dislike that they turn the space into a bar at night making it loud and uncomfortable with people standing around you while you eat, we had to be asked to sit outside. However, I must say the service was impeccable both times. read more

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Had a wonderful date night with my wife last night. One of her friends recommended this place and we figured we'd give it a try. Definitely overly impressed! The food was great and the drinks were some of the best! Presentation and ambiance was also very good. The owner passed by to check on us and make sure the service was great as well, which it was. Very nice place! It's a little expensive but well worth it! read more

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What a surprise. I usually pass by and last night decided to have dinner there. Reservation is a must. Service is very attentive and the place looks great, You feel a good energy and the food is so different. You can pick small plates, medium plates or large plates. The wine list is small but we had a French bourdeaux which was worth the price.. I would recommend the crab tacos, eggplants and wagyu dumplings! read more

Came here on a Thursday night for some drinks. We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately. The drinks were delicious. I had a spicy lychee it was such a fun twist on a lychee martini. It was surprisingly really busy for a Thursday night but everyone seemed to be having a great time. Would definitely come back and dine in for some food. read more

AlleyCat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Well- if you read my reviews... you know- sushi restaurants and the quality of fish and the amount of salivating in my mouth kind of sushi... is my jive. Truth is... I have been eyeing this place for a little over a month.. I truly had a forgetful moment the night where I was going to meet another first date at Yakitori.. that being written ... I was extremely late and while I communicated that EVERY STEP OF THE WAY... the guy left as I was in route b/c I took too long to get ready - Back to this most amazing incredible delectable find... I walk in and Tim guides me to the bar... and Sabrina serves me throughout the night... I was in awe. Complete awe. There is so many things on this menu that I want to try... like seriously- most everything on this menu. Tho- for my first time... I went with MY basics... I order the hamachi and eventually a piece of uni. I started with this superb junmai daigingo and finished with a delightful gingo junmai. Let me tell you this... let me shout this from the rooftops type of thing... Not only is this a feline motif restaurant... which, if u truly know me- you know that I love my MrBeanSprouts and want to create something where there is a Sproutsly Bytes ... digressing here... ...the QUALITY of the fish and the little dollop's they put on each hamachi... (scallion, jalapeño, yuzo / ponzu, and tarter) ... and- OMGosh-'my mouth completely salivated when I saw the omaske... everything was melt in my mouth deliciousioso... wow. This establishment truly does not need accolades... and, I am honored to contribute to them anyhow... I would go here by my self.. with my friends.. and, with my family.... That's huge coming from me... I promise you- YOU will not be disappointed. 100% Jordsified. #ThatsMyByte read more

AlleyCat - Omasake... melt in your mouth delicious!!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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I've been dying to try Alley Cat and finally did. We ordered many things to try, but we will definitely go back and try more. The ambience was so nice! It was very clean and the music was great! Our waiter, Michael, was very nice. We had many jokes and laughs. He had great recommendations. All the food was delicious. We ordered 2 servings of salad, dumplings and sweet potato biscuits. We also had a lychee Martini and Passion Fruit Margarita (not pictured) . I made reservations ahead of time. We had a table for 5 people. You do need to put your credit card on file. FYI. The food was pricey, but overall everything was great! 10/10 We will be back! read more

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