Loved it! Came here with my dog and we were seated promptly. Dog friendly and truly appreciate that. To drink, I ordered a cloudy sake ($18), which was just OK. I would not have that again. To eat: 1. Truffle hamachi (6 pcs) - amazing! Absolutely getting it next time. 2. A5 Wagyu nigiri (1 pc, $15) - it was okay. Not my fave Wagyu I've had. This one was more raw. I liked with it's seared a bit 3. Maguro sashimi (3 pcs) - very thick juicy pieces. very much enjoyed these. Delicious tuna! Not fatty Service was phenomenal! My server was extremely kind and helpful. I should have gotten his name. He said it was his third day. Couldn't tell. 100% will ask for him next time. Hostess was also very very kind and welcoming. Officially one of my new fave spots in Napa! read more

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This place is chaotic in the most endearing way. The service often leaves a lot to be desired, but I keep coming back and will likely continue to for the foreseeable future. Even with its quirks it's still the best sushi spot in town, and I worked at another Napa sushi restaurant for the better part of 7 years. It feels like one of the only restaurants in Napa that legitimately cares about catering to locals. The prices are fair. Good sake selection. The quality of the sushi is fantastic and they cycle in unique fish I've never had anywhere else. Tip to the owners: hire more servers!! Also it would be appreciated for them to get their face out of the mobile POS and really listen to the customer when they're taking our order. read more

Came here last minute and was a little disappointed. This restaurant is one of the places that only has a digits QR code instead of a regular menu. There were a lot of specials on the menu and a lot of options. However, the rolls seem limited and very similar. The food we ordered wasn't bad but it wasn't great, it almost seemed that it was overly fresh/cold so a lot of the fish did not have a lot of flavor. The roll also took a very long time for us and what looked like for other tables. The service was confusing, the entire time I was not clear if we had one waitress or if everyone could take the order. Multiple people came by at first to take our order then disappeared. Overall the food was disappointing, although everything looked great it was all lacking in flavor. read more

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came here for din din & was pleasantly surprised at how fresh and vibrant the sushi was. we ordered the dynamite roll (fav) it was delicious!!! I usually am a little plain jane and will eat raw fish ones but still opt for fried rolls but this one was SO good I ordered a second. we also got the sunrise (2nd fav) and a new york roll--refreshing, hubby loved, for me was ok & we got a spider roll which i always get everywhere but i actually didn't love this one i had to send it back because for some reason it tasted off but tots ok!! the server was super polite and professional about it & everything was great. atmosphere was also pleasant--casual upscale-ish will def be back read more

I've dined at Amami Sushi twice now--once at the counter and once at a table. The food is good, and the service is friendly and quick. I've tried a few different rolls, some hand rolls, and the Hokkaido Don. Everything came out fast and tasted great. The prices are fair, and there's plenty of seating. read more

How is it that the best sushi of my life is in Napa? Sidenote: I haven't been to Japan so perhaps there is my dream sushi over there but in the meantime I plan on enjoying Amami whenever I am in Napa. It is absolutely excellent. The winery next door (they share a bathroom) suggested it to me, and while I wasn't planning on sampling sushi in Napa I decided to give it a try. I've been twice now and have been blown away each time. To start, the service is fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable, and super attentive. The price point is decent, and I was able to get a considerable amount of sushi for under $100. The ambiance is lovely, though I typically just sit at the sushi bar. I highly suggest getting one of the sushi samplers--like the sashimi and nigiri--so that you can get as many samples of the fresh, delicious sushi as possible. And, the best advice I can ever give anyone is if you see "Chef's Special" and the description says it's up to the chef to make you something? DO IT. Both times it's been the same roll but it's absolutely incredible. Waygu beef tartare with smoked salmon caviar atop a crisped rice. It's to die for. Every bite is so fresh, so delicious, and so lovingly made. Do not miss this amazing little sushi spot tucked away on one of downtown's side streets! read more

We found our new go-to sushi spot in town. Fish was fresh, service was friendly, & the sake selection was great. We're excited to come back soon to try more delicious sushi & sake! read more

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Horrible food and incredibly disappointing experience. This place has definitely gone downhill. We were really looking forward to our meal, but unfortunately, the food was nowhere near the quality we have experienced in our previous visits. The service was friendly and pleasant, and honestly, that is the only reason we didn't make a bigger issue of our experience while we were there. The staff was kind, but unfortunately, good service can only go so far when the food itself is this disappointing. The nigiri was especially bad. It genuinely looked like it had been prepared by someone who had never made nigiri before. The cuts of fish were extremely uneven and inconsistent, the portions of rice were practically nonexistent, and the overall presentation was honestly shocking. It was one of the ugliest platters of nigiri I have ever been served at a sushi restaurant. What made it even more frustrating was sitting next to two gentlemen who were having a completely different experience. Their nigiri looked absolutely beautiful, uniform cuts, proper portions, and thoughtfully presented. It was hard not to wonder how two tables in the same restaurant could receive such drastically different quality. Clearly, the chefs are not created equal. For the price we paid, we expected much better quality, preparation, and attention to detail. Sushi, and especially nigiri, should be about the quality of the fish, the proper balance of fish and rice, precision, and presentation. Unfortunately, none of that came through in our meal. It's incredibly disappointing to see a place that we once would have considered returning to fall this far in quality. We left feeling completely disappointed and will definitely not be returning. read more

I was recommended to this place and gave it a try. It did not disappoint! Service was great, food was amazing! I can't wait to go back!

Our 1st time here service is 5stars food is 5 stars this place is amazing.. again I'll be back Thank you chef read more

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Really sad to see how much this place is declining. It's been a measurably worse experience every time we come in (about once or twice a month). What started as the sushi joint this town needed, with possibly the best front-of-house manager we've ever seen, who literally held the place together at the time, has become a place where we're greeted at the door with nothing more than a gesture toward the dining room to find our own seats. Then we're handed a disgustingly dirty stack of stapled papers that now serves as the menu. Just a couple of months ago they had nice laminated menu folders. Staring at a brown-stained, low-ink printed sheet of paper does not make you crave raw fish... or anything else for that matter. Why on earth would they think this is a good idea? We never really know who our server is anymore, and when one finally came over, he had clearly just come back from smoking outside and absolutely reeked of cigarettes. Again, not exactly an appetizing way to start a sushi date. A quick note: we showed up about 30 minutes after opening, so the staff needing a cigarette break that soon after opening for lunch seemed a little questionable. We ordered, and thankfully the quality of the fish is still top notch, as it has always been. The only change there is that the portions of sashimi and nigiri have shrunk by about 30%. While waiting for our food, the same server took another table's order while half-sitting on the empty table behind him. I doubt the people who eventually sat there would have appreciated knowing that someone's backside had been resting where their food would soon be served. With the new AUCE restaurant in town showing a lot of promise and serving good-quality food (maybe not quite the same selection or quality, but good nonetheless), I would expect a restaurant trying to position itself above that level to offer better service and menus that don't look like they were left next to a urinal before being brought back into the dining room. Seriously disappointing. What a quick fall. We'll probably give it one or two more chances, especially since I'm seeing similar comments here on Yelp, but after that we may have to start looking elsewhere again. To think we have recommended this place to a lot of people who might now question our taste in restaurants is not great... I genuinely hope management sees reviews like this and makes some changes, because they're heading in the wrong direction very quickly. read more

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Great sushi at great prices! Came here for dinner with a coworker on a Tuesday evening. It was pretty packed for a random rainy Tuesday. Parking can be found in the general vicinity. We found street parking a block away. The restaurant itself holds a good amount of people and there is both bar and table seatings. I had the 10 piece omakase nigiri set. Unfortunately, they didn't explain what was on there, but let me just say, everything was delicious. I know for sure there was at least a piece of toro and a wagyu with wasabi. Both were probably my favorite. The rest of the nigiri were really good as well. Some had sauces while others just had wasabi on it. Overall, I think Amamis is a great place for sushi! The fish was fresh and delicious. Service was great and we had a great time there! read more

Dropped in for what was supposed to be a drink and a couple of apps, but we kept ordering more food because everything was good--we had a full dinner before we knew it. The standouts were the hamachi crudo and the oyster shooters. I wanted to go back the next day just for these shooters, but alas we didn't have time. The grilled eggplant skewer was also yummy and a good deal at $3. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering it's Napa. Sapporos were buy one get one free, which was an unexpected bonus. read more

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My experience at this spot was disappointing. I won't even comment on the food, because if the customer service is this poor, it overshadows everything else and makes it difficult to enjoy the food. After a long wait, once we were finally seated, it quickly became clear that our waiter was attentive to every surrounding table, except ours. After another 20 minutes with no acknowledgment, we had to get up and ask someone to take our order. What made the experience worse was that once we finally ordered, we noticed one of our plates sitting at the counter for quite some time before it was brought over. When our food eventually arrived, it was dropped off hurriedly without giving us a chance to request anything. At one point, we were trying to ask for forks (since they hadn't been provided), but the waiter brushed us off, telling us to wait, even though the forks were right next to them. We had to ask multiple times, and only after showing frustration did another staff member finally hand us utensils. We had also ordered another drink and some additional food, which never arrived. Meanwhile, it was hard not to notice the waiter had time to check on nearby tables, and even make small talk with the table next to us. At that point, we decided to stop waiting, asked for the bill, and left. The service felt dismissive to the point that it was hard not to take it personally. Because of this, we would not return, and it's something others should keep in mind. To the manager's credit, they were at least respectful when we brought up our concerns. Overall, the lack of basic courtesy, attentiveness, and professionalism made this an extremely disappointing experience. read more

I cannot think of a better sushi place. I've been to Nobu and this is way better. Salmon and the escalator was amazingly delicious.

We thoroughly enjoyed the food here. The takoyaki is legit and with a good heaping of nori! The nigiris were delicious with flavors that matched the fish really well. We enjoyed the crab coast roll as well. We also got a mango roll but you couldn't really taste the mango and also the sashimi salad but it was drowned by the vinaigrette. We suggest cutting the dressing by a bit. We would love to come back if we are in the area again! read more

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Came by without a reservation for dinner on a Saturday and were lucky to be seated immediately despite it being quite busy. Despite the number of customers, it's quite spacious and upscale inside, with dim mood lighting. We ordered a hamachi collar and 4 rolls to share, which was just enough for us to be full. The fish was fresh, but some of the sauces and flavors didn't really seem to match the fish. The hamachi collar was excellent, and I would definitely get that again. For the price, it's not the best sushi you can get, but definitely a solid spot for the area with some good quality rolls that would be nice for a special treat or night out. I don't imagine coming here often but would definitely consider visiting every once in a while when I'm craving sushi and in the area! read more

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Went to amami with a friend after several recommendations and it totally delivered! Was told the prices were better the Eikos so wanted to give it a shot. Paid $100 for 4 rolls, miso, gyoza, and yakatori, which was totally reasonable. The veggie tempura and mango crunch roll were a little sweet, but still good (would likely skip mango next time). The waygu yakatori was 11/10- definitely recommend! read more

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My favorite place for date nights they seriously have the best sushi ever ! My hubby and I love the Dragon roll and spider roll

Came here on a busy Saturday night and ended up scoring the last table. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive even though the restaurant was swamped. The food was amazing, our favorite was the yellowtail and amaebi. Cute little restaurant, we will be back when we're in the area. read more

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While scrolling through Yelp where to have dinner in Napa, after learning that one of my favorite restaurants that I had chosen was closed that evening for a private party, I saw Amami Sushi and remembered that Chef Alan had opened a forth location here after his others located in San Bruno and South San Francisco. Only a short drive from where we were staying, we arrived at 6:30 pm on a Thursday evening where we were seated at a four top table adjacent to the sushi bar. Unlike his other 3 locations which are in older buildings where the interior dining area is not as modern, the Napa location is different. A clean, sleek and modern interior greets one who enters located on the corner lot shared by another business. Looking at the menu, we ended up ordering Karage and a Dynamite roll followed by a teriyaki salmon dinner and Hokkaido Don. Karage was fully cooked and very good however wish the outer skin would have been slightly kore brown. A slight hiccup occurred when I had requested my salmon be cooked rare and it came out Medium in which I politely returned it only to learn from the server that the kitchen had again cooked it again as Medium. At this point, my wife had already finished her entree as considerable time had passed before learning of the 2nd miscue. No worries as I decided to order the same entree as my wife and like hers the selected cuts of fish over the rice were very fresh and I especially like the dab of Uni over the fish. Ended up receiving a complimentary glass of wine afterwards and would still return here for my next visit. Just like his other locations they are only open for lunch and close for several hours before serving dinner starting at 5 pm. Restrooms are modern and clean during my visit and are shared with the other business located in the same building. read more

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I was told this place would have a line out the door. Fortunately, we made it well before that happened. The sashimi and sushi was on par with several great places I've eaten sushi at. Ambiance is relaxed and comfortable. Not overly done but gets the job done. Service was friendly and prompt. I recommend this to any sushi addicts like myself! read more

Prices aren't too bad and service is good. The chicken karaage was easily the best item we ordered! It came with spicy mayo and had crispy pieces of juicy dark meat. However, the sushi wasn't impressive. Everything seemed fishy even the lion king roll that was baked seemed fishy, but the toro scallion maki I couldn't eat more than one piece. The vegetable tempura roll was the best sushi item but it didn't have any fish. read more

Absolutely delicious spot. Highly recommend the Amami roll and Paradise roll as stand-out favorites read more

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Amami was a great experience! We dropped in on a Saturday evening for dinner. We were greeted and seated right away. The atmosphere was lively and friendly. The waitress was very helpful with answering questions about the menu. We loved the sushi rolls and grilled seafood delicacies. read more

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A nice, little trendy spot in beautiful downtown Napa. We were the first to arrive shortly after they opened. Good thing, too, because this place filled up fast! Our drinks paired very well with the 15pc Omakase we ordered. This dish is either an all nigiri or all sashimi dish. However, the chef was kind enough to do a 50/50 split. As far as I'm concerned, it was a chance for their chef to show off his skills. He did not disappoint! We also tried the Ankimo aka Monkfish Liver. For the most part, I hate any kind of liver... until now! I was a little leary about trying it. But when i did, NO REGRETS!!! I was expecting the irony, gritty flavor usually associated with liver. Not this one. This had a very fresh & creamy smooth taste & texture, similar to uni, served in a little splash of ponzu with a few jalapeno slices. Absolutely delicious! The other dishes worth mentioning, but missed their photo ops, were the Philadelphia Roll, Tekka Maki, Takoyaki, and last, but surely not least, the soft shell crab. Looking forward to going back to explore the rest of their menu. read more

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The food looked fresh but tasted a bit fishy, I'm not sure what was happening here. A scallop hand roll for $22...$14 for 2 pieces of sashimi...not so sure about the prices...but my friend said, ' That's Napa for you...lol!' Great ambience, but look around for other options. Then again, it's Napa! read more

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I come here for two things the food and the angry servers. The sushi always hits, and the black truffle hamachi.... Fire. This is our favorite sushi spot, and part of the reason I like coming here is because it feels like a real dinner. I get to be off my phone, talk to my girlfriend, ask her about her day, and just enjoy the food. But today I walked in and they hit us with the "scan the barcode" menu,....  okay. So we scan the barcode and honestly, I immediately felt less hungry. Talk about a diva, right? But something about sitting down at a sushi restaurant and having to stare at my phone changed the frequency... Part of the fun is holding an actual menu, pretending I know what half the stuff means, and ordering something that sounds good without having to scroll like I'm online shopping. So I asked for a regular menu. Aaannddd They brought one out, but it was a filthy 8.5 x 11 stack of stapled sheets. Now I'm even less hungry.I don't know. Trying not to be salty... it's the tariffs...Guess I'll order from my phone. Pt. 1 read more

Awesome Japanese restaurant with incredible sushi!! The service is so nice, everyone is so friendly~ we loved it so much we ate there two nights in a row! It's really nicely spaced out so you don't feel cramped or on top of other customers, and the servers are all really working hard. The chicken karaage, the tempura, the sushi, is ALL delicious!!! The fish is crazy fresh!! The ginger pork rice bowl is something special~ perfectly seasoned, perfectly thin sliced pork you barely have to chew, with perfectly cooked onions, OMG this dish should be highlighted on the menu!! This restaurant is absolutely incredible. I pray they stay in business for a really long time! read more

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This is such a hard review to write because Amami Sushi was highly recommended to us on our Napa Trip. This is a newly opened sushi bar that doesn't not charge a corkage fee, which adds to the Napa allure. We came here after wine tasting and walking around downtown Napa. We ordered two appetizers and two rolls. For appetizers, we got edamame and chicken karaage. Edamame were slightly overcooked because the shells were slight mushy which cause them to peel instead the beans coming out. The chicken karaage was raw on the inside (bloody raw) so we sent it back to the kitchen. They recooked it and the karaage was not that much better because it was still not cooked all the way through. The reason that I took off 2 stars for the karaage is not only was it not cooked but the waitress was rude and did not even apologize. The sushi rolls that we got were actually good and reasonably sized. We got the Amami Special and Polar Bear. The rolls had plenty of meat in the inside and big enough for us to share. read more

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We tried this for the first time today. We walked in and sat at the bar. We were greeted right away and the server was so friendly. We had the jalapeño appetizer and it was amazing. We had the mixed green salad and the dressing was so flavorful. We then had a spicy tuna roll and wings. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. It was a really cool vibe. I recommend sitting at the bar so you can see all the food being prepared. I will definitely be back. Excellent food and service. read more

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Girls dinner after work.. new spot in Napa. Everything we had was good..nice vibe.. the staff was nice. Really liked my Poke Salad. read more

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Overall very good. Rolls are very good and reasonably priced. Good middle of road option for napa if you dont wanna spend hundreds on high end sushi. Chicken karaage is great, the sauce is a little too sweet but still good. The baked scallop roll was the highlight if the meal. Spring time roll was delicious and fresh tasting. Only complaint was relatively slow service, but it was packed for a Tuesday and they only had 1 server. She was nice enough to take the beer off the bill which was considerate. Last time we ate her service was super fast, in and out in less than 40 minutes. read more

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Food is excellent, all fish was very fresh and of high-quality, would highly recommend if you are familiar with traditional style sushi establishments. read more

Maybe best we have ever had. Yellowtail was superb, and finish it off with it fantastic uni. Here's the pictures of our meal today and chef Erik The only thing we didn't like was the music . read more

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We went on a Monday around 5:30 and were seated promptly. We took our own wine as did many others due to the no corkage policy, while they wait for their liquor license. Food: Hamachi jalapeño crudo-very tasty and presented nicely. Rainbow roll-good but the rice fell apart easily and the cuts were uneven. Snow White roll-good but again the rice fell apart and the cuts were uneven. In all, they have very fresh fish. I have one issue that I will contact the restaurant directly about. I would go for the sushi again. No corkage is nice. Maybe they will keep that policy in place when they get their liquor license. read more

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We decided last minute to try Amami and a great choice we loved it all in fact we went back the next night if you want a fast and healthy japanese restaurant this is great! read more

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I wanted to like this place because it has potential, but it fell short in too many areas. The tempura was good -- light and crisp -- and the draft beer was honestly the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. The sushi rice was disappointing. It wasn't properly seasoned and seemed poorly cooked, which is a major issue for a sushi restaurant. The fish quality also felt low for the price point. I watched the cook open bags of frozen takoyaki before frying them, and the yakitori was deep-fried first and then finished on the grill. There were too many visible shortcuts and ready-made items for what should be a more thoughtful dining experience. They do mix higher-end ingredients with lower-quality ones, which makes it feel inconsistent rather than intentionally composed. It's frustrating because this place could be much better with more attention to fundamentals and fewer shortcuts. read more

I was so pleasantly surprised by our new Sushi Restaurant in town! We were greeted right away by the friendly hostess and sat at the wrap around bar and took a look at their menu while simultaneously watching the chefs expertly prep and slice away to make the rolls. I'm always a little off put when the majority of a sushi menu is tempura options, (we want the fresh rolls!) Not to worry, they had a good variety and plenty of baked, raw, spicy and veggie options! My partner doesn't eat seafood so he had the veggie sushi and was so happy with how they really cared to make it delicious. ( I'll be taking my vegetarian sister here now!) The chefs and rest of staff look over even in the busy atmosphere to make sure you love your roll, which was so cool to me. One thing to note is they do not have a liquor license so bring a bottle or buy one before. The corkage fee is.... Wait for it.... FREE! So cool. And I can't believe I made it this far without mentioning the prices. The rolls range from $8-$15. For being in downtown Napa, it is so so nice to have an affordable, casual, good quality Sushi Restaurant. read more

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I love this place. Moved from LA about six months ago and I was used to so many options. This is my new go to spot for sushi and I find myself not missing any of my old LA hot spots. Expansive menu, so fresh, and great hospitality. Grateful for Amami. read more