Best izakaya style restaurant you can find near SH/Dunedin without having to drive to Tampa. First, BG has become very popular in the last year & gets very busy during dinner service. Good news is that the food comes at you fast and furious as it's made. The menu focus is on classic Japanese small plates i.e. meat, veggie, and seafood skewers, small Ramen/noodle selection, stuff dusted with dashi. Very diverse menu you won't find in other area Japanese restaurants with emphasis on solid execution of the basics. Sushi is rolled with precision. Sushi menu is a mix of classic Nigiri/Sashimi + decent selection of rolls piled with all toppings imaginable. For the beer drinkers reading this review, they have the coldest Sapporo on tap..almost icey it's so cold. read more

Was sent here by Yelp, and was not disappointed! The reviews are right. This adorable little place buried in a strip mall was well decorated, clean, and quiet. The food was adventurous and sushi was very good quality. Our server was on top of everything, and checked on us after each plate we ordered. We cant wait to return and try more of their menu! read more

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This place is such a hidden gem. Wanted to go for sushi and not a place that we could easily get with away with ordering specials etc. this was a pleasant surprise. Place was very clean, staff was very friendly, and dishes were packed with so much flavor. Ordered the King Kong roll, California roll, and spicy salmon. Very fresh ingredients. Also ordered the Taro Rangoons which was delicious! So different and light compared to overly deep fried rangoons. Also ordered some of their street food - oyster mushrooms were a win. Will def go back and order more from their menu. Highly recommend. read more

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Everything was delicious. I always order the sashimi, it's the best in town. Super clean, and the decor is very cute. Staff is friendly.

Food is good they have a nice happy hour menu. Service is quick and clean restaurant, Bar seating can watch them prepare your meal. read more

Amazing yakitori!. I especially love the chicken hearts and the roasted Brussel sprouts which are huge, crispy and caramelized.

I came here a few times with my family after my initial visit with my friends . We ordered items that I loved the first time and my family also really enjoyed these items. I also order a round of uni for the table and I can confirm, it was fresh. One item I will always recommend (to those who like shrimp), is the sweet shrimp. They perfectly fry the head and it's honestly so dang delicious. Writing this updated review makes me miss BG and I've got a feeling I'll be making the trip back very soon! read more

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If you're craving sushi but your husband's not in the mood, this is your place! Very extensive and creative sushi menu. Always fresh. They also have a hot menu, but it's not an afterthought like most sushi spots. There's a happy hour for small bites, so you can explore new foods without much commitment. The have a unique experience every time we go. read more

BG Robata - Sushi Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Well this was a pleasant surprise. We wanted a bite to eat before a show at Ruth Eckerd Hall and this one popped up on Yelp. We were the only ones there for a while. The service was friendly and the sushi delicious. Their rice was better than our neighborhood place. Only Japanese beer. Happy hour 430-630 with beer and appetizer choices. Check it out. read more

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Not very good....service was slow....appetizers were gross...I got sashimi and it was ok with the tuna uni and quail egg, eel was slimy...would not go back read more

Amazingly clean, great atmosphere. The food is consistently top notch, if more people in the area knew about it you wouldn't be able to get a seat! It's that good! You can tell the chef cares with unique rolls and dishes. read more

My favorite sushi place in the Clearwater area. Try the Red Hot Tuna roll. Their advanced version of a spicy tuna roll!

All I can say is WOW. This place is very unassuming from the outside but it one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to in the Bay Area. First and foremost the fish in the sashimi appetizer were extremely fresh. The service was great and efficient and my sever offered some great recommendations. It was nice to see traditional dishes and rolls but also try some new and inspired items like their Taro Rangoon. The ambiance is lovely and is clean. I will definitely be back and bring friends to eat here again! read more

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Loved the lunch deal of under $15 for a miso soup or salad, and 2 of the more basic rolls - but really good sushi! It was filling and tasted fresh, so that is a win in my book! Service was very fast and friendly. read more

Clean cozy restaurant with delicious food. Presentation was excellent! Ordered some miso soup, shrimp tempura (which was the best I had ever had) and a Monster roll. Also had a really good mango flavored nigori. The staff is friendly and courteous, and very attentive, which I appreciated. Plenty of parking out front and ample seating inside. Bring the family and kids. It is a child friendly place. read more

BG Robata - Shrimp tempura - Sushi Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

I swear these Japanese Izakaya restaurants are popping up everywhere this year. I looked up what Izakaya meant and it came up with two meanings, an intimate bar with cheap snacks and also stay-drink-lace. So both make sense in my world They have alcohol, have sushi, and skewers or yakitori. For this visit I had a King Kong roll and Kurobuta honey sausage(this one I had bc it was on the happy hour menu. I did not like it. It was just like a cut up hot dog. The King Kong roll was so good but I must say, I'm really loving on all rolls lately The server was pleasant and the place was cute with its Japanese theme. I would definitely want to come back here with someone who loves sushi as much as me. For your info, you can easily do a foodie hop here. This plaza has Paul's Pizza, this Japanese spot, & a Vietnamese restaurant. read more

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Great sushi place. Came in for lunch and enjoyed. Cute place. Very good service. Can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

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This was our first visit and I'm glad that we had stopped by. It's located in the Publix strip center at McMullen Booth and Coachman. We decided to try dishes that you usually don't see here in Pinellas Co. For appetizers, we ordered the Spider Roll and two skewers or yakitori (Momo Chicken Thigh and BBQ Fresh Water Eel). The Spider Roll was fine. The skewers were tasty but only a few bites. For mains, we decided on the Japanese Cold Noodles and the Niku Udon (Udon soup). Both dishes were beautifully presented. The cold noodles were quite tasty with strips of salmon, imitation crab and cucumbers. I would order it again. The Niku Noodles were thick Udon noodles with shredded beef on top. There wasn't a lot of soup, though. The beef had a sort of pot roast taste which was nice. Our entrees were both ample portions. The staff was friendly and speedy. The restaurant has nice ambiance with an open kitchen concept. I do recommend this restaurant if you want to try some yakitori and various noodle dishes. read more

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the sushi is so amazing! It's some of the best around. I like that the restaurant is small and quaint. I will always return for more of the most delicious food! read more

The best sushi in Pinellas. Tuna is amazing, nigiri is made perfectly and delicious sake.

Beautiful aesthetic inside the restaurant, food was amazing - literally no complaints. Service was great as well, great family business! 10/10 read more

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Visited during soft opening, so there are still some details for this restaurant to work through. Overall, love the izakaya vibe of the dining area and super friendly staff. I think this is a revamp of the existing Thai restaurant that was in the same space. Since it is noted as being a robatayaki restaurant, I tried to order almost all of their yakitori and skewer items. My main feedback is that they should use a charcoal grill instead of a heated coil grill, have warm tare dipping sauce, instead of cold. Baste and coat the skewers while cooking, not just at the end. Offer a separate "salted" option for items that do not include tare. The sushi was decent and also decently priced. Still need to try the Mentaiko fries, curry, and more! Unlike the izakaya in Tampa that is popular, this location has parking!!! read more

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This spot is amazing! The food was delicious and came out quickly. The staff was friendly and were able to answer questions about the menu. It was is very quaint inside. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Went here with a buddy because he recommended it, and I'm glad he did. I got the spicy tuna roll and he got the volcano roll, this was the best sushi I've had in my life, it was orgasmic, I would give a kidney to get free sushi from here, if there is a heaven and I go there when I die I want this sushi guy to be my chef, if I could give this place a 10 star rating I would, I implore you to go try this place read more

BG Robata - Spicy tuna roll (left) volcano roll (right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

First time going to this restaurant. The atmosphere is cute. The service was wonderful and friendly. The food was excellent! I highly recommend the monster! We will be back and recommend to all our friends. read more

On a whim we stopped for supper. Great service and very clean restaurant. Ordered the Rangoon on happy our special. Yum! Japanese beef curry was very very good. Basically a stew with white rice. He had the chicken udon noodles which were also delicious. One happy hour beer and waters. We were very happy with our meal and would not change a thing! read more

I've only ever gotten food to-go but it was always good and presented well. Their lunch special is what I normally go for as their spicy tuna roll is far better than anyone else's spicy tuna roll (it almost gives "specialty roll") and the fish is always fresh. It's a smaller place but seems perfect for either a meal to yourself or a for a date. Staff is friendly and food is always prepared quickly! read more

Ordered Two pieces of dessert for takeout, with great expectation due to the long wait and interior vibe. All to be extremely disappointed. The tiramisu is quite literally bite size for $8 and the cheesecake was $9 and you can see how tiny the portion is. read more

BG Robata - Tiramisu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Absolutely blown away by this sushi bar. The inside is very cute and intimate, it is also very clean which is necessary for a sushi restaurant. The staff is incredible Bo, Pat and Jack are the most attentive and caring staff. We have come back a few times since our first and everytime is amazing. The prices are very reasonable and great for the quality. We got the golden boy and it is a MUST order. We were blown away the first time we had it. Mainly because we didnt expect all the flavors inside since we ordered off of Bo's recommendation.I havent been shocked by a dish in a long time but golden boy definitely delivered. We have ordered the king kong and red tuna as well and both were good but golden boy is definitely the best. The Taro crab rangoons were also incredible. Its a deconstructed version which I was surprised by at first but I honestly ended up preferring it this way and now I wish every restaurant had it like this. The crab mixture was delicious and refreshing since it was cold and the taro chips were thin and crispy and paired really well with it. The sauce was a sweet syrup different from the usual sweet chili and I liked it but I didnt really need it with how good the chips and krab were on their own. The matcha tiramisu was also very good not too sweet but a perfect ending. read more

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Everything was amazing. The food was delicious and the salad dressing is really good. I loved the seafood ceviche and the golden boy sushi roll. All the flavors were put together beautifully. read more

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W O W. We popped in here a few months ago during their soft opening and it was outstanding. Decided to order some takeout tonight and I'm sold. This is my new favorite sushi spot. It's hard to find quality sushi- not overly Americanized, fried ect. This was so incredible- in house or takeout- I cannot recommend highly enough. Excellent portions, pricing, service- and the food is so so fresh. The care taken in presentation even for a to go order was such a wonderful touch. Really made date night at home extra special. The ambiance inside is super casual but it felt more cozy than the first time we popped in. It's so wonderful to see a local business grow and succeed. MUST try if you haven't already! read more

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Everything we ordered was great and we ordered $200 worth of food so that's saying something!

BG Robata is a hidden gem. The food is fantastic, the staff is so kind and helpful and the atmosphere is so charming. It is an excellent experience and a must to if you love sushi read more

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Let's start with you, everything is fresh and amazing. The service is quick and yet kind The salmon sashimi might have been the best since Oki Try the Red Hot Tuna Roll if you enjoy a bit of kick. Go enjoy the relaxed comfortable sushi bar or you can take it to you read more

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Food was amazing, get the golden boy!!!!!!!! It's special. Service was quick and good! Cute atmosphere and quiet. read more

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Fish was so so fresh! All of the Food was fresh and delicious! The sauces on each sushi roll or dish were very delicate and clearly made by the chef instead of the usual junk we get with sushi!! Ambience and service were excellent! I'm so glad I don't have to drive all of the way to Tampa for great sushi! read more

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Loved the food and service here! Their sashimi salad was so fresh and all the fish was wonderful! Delicious! I can't wait to go back and take more friends. It's a cute spot that is kind of hidden in the Publix shopping center but if you're looking at Publix, it's just to the right of it. I'm really happy to have foundgood sushi place right next to me. read more

BG Robata - Sashimi salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

If you love sushi you have to try BG's. The chef/owner "Jack" makes the best creations I have had. The creamy kimchi udon noodles is hands down my new Favorite Asian dish. I came in to the most hospitable and warm welcome. Pat and jack talked with me forever. They treated me as if I were the most important person there. If the food was not absolutely the best I have ever had, the service would be enough for me to come back and bring friends over and over again!!! Do yourself a favor and rush over to BG's. read more

This is the best sushi spot in town, hands down. We regularly visit 2x/week and drive over 30mins to get here. Always fresh fish and the quality brings us back every time. Chicken fried rice is also delicious and a great portion size. They have happy hour every day from 4-6 which includes discounted Japanese beers and gyoza. I hope you discover this new spot! read more

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New spot ALERT!! BG Robata Sushi! quiet little spot in Bayside Plaza next to Publix. Inside they have the ceiling decorated with lanterns and walls with posters and ads iThey have a two people staff but very efficient. Nice people and very friendly. What we ordered, miso soup, Edamame and taro chips with crab rangoon for aps. I ordered Japanese beef curry. Wifie ordered high roller and daughter ordered Godzilla and gentleman. So here we go with food reviews. First the Japanese Beef curry, the beef was tender, curry was now too spicy it had just enough kick of spice. The veggies we're cooked perfectly it was soft but not mushy. The sushi we ordered was flavorful and the sauce on top they mix themselves which is probably why it's light and not too mayoey(if that's a word) like other places. They were all very filling. The owners were very friendly and answered all of our questions. They offered to customize a roll if there was something we wanted in a roll that they didn't offer. I would recommend checking the place out if you live in the area or even if you driving by on McMullen booth rd on your way home. This would be a good stop to eat or pick up togos while you wait for the heavy traffic to pass. read more

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