I cannot rate the service and ambiance as I did takeout but from what I can tell the ambiance is fun and chic and the workers are top notch and friendly! I had a great conversation about coming back for dine-in and my visit to Minneapolis with the hostess, so I would say the service definitely seems promising! All the rolls I got for takeout were exactly as described and tasted great, would definitely order takeout from them again! read more

Best sushi we've had in a long time. You need to make a reservation ahead of time, but definitely worth the wait.

AWESOME! Am going back as soon as I can. Outstanding Sake selections and guidance from our helpful server; thanks to her, we chose well. Cute little warming cube that is activated and enlarged with warm water via the server. Looks like a dinner mint. DON'T EAT! The menu is pages long, incudes excellent suggestions for non sushi eaters, which makes it hard to choose. I was pleased as punch to indulge my whims! Will be back. Amen. read more

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Amazing sushi/sashimi/omakase in a bright space w/ louder music. Our server (Ilia) was very Knowledgeable & helped us navigate the options. Rather than have to make decisions we "left it to the chef " & did the omakase (5-courses $125pp). They did some substitutions for me as I'm GF but I did not feel slighted at all. Total bill for 3 w/ pre-dinner cocktails, omakase & sake was $550 before tip & well worth it; it would have enhanced the experience to see the chef create the beautiful creations but our server paced it very nicely. We were not rushed & did not get stuffed but we were satiated at the end of the 5 courses. Definitely want to return & sample the beautiful rolls. read more

Wow wow wow! Service was absolutely impeccable! From the moment we sat down to the moment we left the woman that waited on us was a dream come true. Very attentive and highly knowledgeable of the menu. Food was fantastic - would strongly recommend the screaming o. I can't recall the names of the other rolls, but the fried one with cream cheese in the middle was the table pleaser. We also got some gyoza, salmon shashimi pieces, and udon with beef. We loved everything!! The one we loved the least was the lobster spring roll, it was innovative, I just prefer a traditional spring roll. We will 100% be returning, and will need to carve out time for Billy after dark!! read more

Billy Sushi - Lobster spring roll - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This place is in the north loop in a vibrate Japanese decorum restaurant. I went there to celebrate my 30th bday with a group of 6 we ordered the Korean friend chicken which was crispy and flavorful, edamame for appetizers. For dinner we couldn't decide so our server suggested we get the sushi boat which was $250 but worth it. It was chefs choice so the chef picked his favorite rolls which every roll was amazing. Later our service let us know that downstairs there is a speakeasy called Billy's after dark serving specialty cocktails and desserts the gave me a free coconut ice cream that was phenomenal read more

Billy Sushi - Billy's after dark - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My husband took me here for my birthday dinner and we were blown away by the incredible staff and delicious food. This is the best sushi I have had in Minnesota. The beef kushi yaki and Japanese fried chicken were perfect starters. The double D and lefty rolls were perfect, the fish is so fresh, you can't go wrong in choosing a roll here. Sit at the bar! The chefs are so fun to chat with! read more

I have to start this out by saying everything from the service to ambiance and the starter food was all 5 stars. It's only getting docked a star because I didn't love the rolls. And I really wanted to!!! We were seated on time, but they run a tight ship and let you know you have your table for a limited time. So it's frowned upon to really order and then think you can order more if you're still hungry. The sake, Tears of Dawn was so, so good. And recommended by our sever. The old fashioned I had was also up to par. Starters: jalapeño hamachi.... I could just eat 6 orders of this. I mean. Seriously so delicious. Light, flavorful and the perfect kick. The spring roll is good, I just wasn't a fan of the crab in it being more of a salad. They should do shrimp or pork in my opinion. The sauce for that is also delish. Rolls: my favorite was the bad and bougie, which it should be for $30. I thought it had the perfect combo of flavors. The nolo yolo is what I thought would be my favorite. And I thought it was just okay. Just was missing something. Maybe some citrus of some sort. We also had a crunch roll and a naughty ninja. Which was my second favorite. We had a friend get the soba noodles with steak and she really enjoyed it. She was the non sushi eater, it was a big portion and she had enough to take home. Overall. I would for sure come back for the service and drinks and a starter. Our server really knocked it our of the park. read more

Billy Sushi - Jalapeño hamachi - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We visited Billy Sushi on a Thursday evening with some family. We were seated quickly and our server appeared nearly immediately with menus and water. The restaurant was packed and the the atmosphere was unique. The music gave club vibes and it seemed like more of a trendy scene than a food-oriented restaurant. It wasn't quite what I was expecting. We all started with different drinks - a glass of Chenin Blanc, a mezcal cocktail, a glass of sake, and a mocktail. The drinks were very good - I was really impressed with the Chenin Blanc. We ordered an edamame appetizer to share which was pretty standard. To start off our dinner, we ordered four otoro nigiri. It was pricey but delicious. No wasabi was added to the rice in the nigiri and they didn't put any soy sauce over the top, which made it more bland than other nigiri I've had at high-end sushi restaurants. For dinner we ordered five hand rolls for four of us to share. We ordered the BAD + boujee, the crunch roll, the 2/14, the blue wave, and the George Clooney. Favorites varied by person, but I personally liked the BAD + bounce the most. The fatty tuna on top was so rich and the cilantro added an interesting flavor I haven't had with sushi before. The general consensus, however, was that we could get sushi of a similar quality at other restaurants. Overall, the service here was fantastic and the food was fine. The atmosphere is trendy and a little weird for a sushi restaurant. And be warned that the prices are very high - you can definitely get similar quality sushi at other restaurants for about half the price. For four of us to eat, we paid over $300. We were all glad we tried it, but not sure if I'd go back! read more

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This role was amazing. It was very flavorful. The textures were amazing. It was warm and I am very happy about this vegetarian roll. We went on a Saturday night so it was very busy and although we had reservations, we had to wait around 412:55 hour to be sat. Luckily, prior to coming, we went around the corner to Billy After Dark, and had a few drinks so the wait wasn't as bad, but there is no seating space while you wait. The bar is not open and you have to have reservations to sit there, but you can order drinks while you're standing. Our server was awesome. We had a few appetizers and everyone at the table and enjoyed their meals. The next time I'm in town I will definitely be back. read more

Billy Sushi - Vegetarian - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The wait for a reservation is worth it! The atmosphere is great, love the whole design. The staff was very friendly and helpful and also looked like they were having a great time working together. The food was amazing, our favorites so far are the Silly Billy, B.A.D & Boujee and the Big Blue Wave. The shashimi was very fresh and the bluefin tuna (medium fat) was perfection! The portions were also large compared to other sushi restaurants we've been too. Overall, we would recommend and are planning to go back sometime to try the other rolls! We didn't get to see Billy, but maybe next time! Note: parking is as expected for being in the north loop/downtown (street parking). read more

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I really don't understand the positive reviews about this place. We sat at the sushi bar, the owner was there and tried to have a conversation with us. His was either by nature a very rude person, or he was drunk. Sad experience. He was yelling to his employees and for sure wasn't happy that night. Sushi quality was average or even below average. Usually we get this quality fish in AYCE sushi places in NYC and Chicago. Won't come back. read more

This place is a must go to. The fish is unbelievably fresh and the restaurant has a modern trendy vibe. I come here often! read more

Billy Sushi - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I am so glad I managed to get in on opening night. I hope this doesn't spoil things or ruin my new favorite spot... I won't tell the exact location but I will tell you to look for the astronaut on the dinosaur. Yes you heard me correctly. Make sure to make a reservation! Lots of neon lights that put you into the coolest speakeasy in town. I absolutely love the concept of the "vibes". The drinks are "vibes" only. It doesn't show the base liquor and you just have to choose what you'd like, spirit forward or citrus forward! I won't spoil you and tell you the drinks we ordered but as you can tell the drinks are super cute. The service is top notch. Drinks are $16 each and I can't wait for them to bring in desserts and other food! 10/10 recommend! read more

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I've been here several times, and the food is always delicious. I wish I could remember our servers name because he was fantastic. He checked on us the right amount of times and made sure our drinks were always full and flowing. The vibe is always nice in here. The only thing I wish is that you could hang out a little longer. The max amount of time you can be at a table is an hour and a half. We just have such a great time we want to keep the night going, but I understand they have other guests that need a table. Just something to be aware of. read more

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Food and service were top notch. The bartenders Brian and Hannah were super friendly. Sushi was delicious and creative. Wine list was simple but decent read more

Food was good, but service was weird. The hostess told us it was a 2 hour wait for seating without a reservation. We asked about bar seating because we saw some open seats, she got curt and reiterated that it was a 2 hour wait. We were fine with that and opted to order to-go. While I was waiting on my to-go order another couple came in, also without a reservation, and she immediately seated them in the bar seats that we had noticed. I've worked a lot of different restaurant jobs and I understand exaggerating wait times on busy days, but this was an awful first impression for this place. read more

If you're looking for great sushi in Minneapolis, this is the spot! My friend and I came here for dinner randomly, and were pleasantly surprised that despite the fact that they were really busy on a Monday, they were able to seat us at a table within 15 minutes. The service was fantastic, and sushi was very well prepared. I also ordered the gyoza, which was a little lacking in flavor but still good. read more

Billy Sushi - "Uncultured Swan" and Nolo Yolo rolls - Speakeasies Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The food was not describable, you must experience it. Only issue was parking. I need 85 characters to post this.

Quality deteriorating over time quite quickly. When they first opened up, they messed up rice pretty bad. Wrong temperature, wrong seasoning level and wrong texture. But at least the quality of fish was decent. Naturally, I assumed one of the noob in thier kitchen just fucked up the rice because they just opened up, but the owner was aiming for high-quality sushi restaurant. Well. I guess I was wrong. It's my forth time coming here and now thier fish taste awful and what they call american wagyu is just fucking shame on every cow farm in USA. So dry that it feels like I am chewing my shoe. Go to United Noodle' butcher section to see what real american Wagyu (zabuton steak) looks like. Overall, thank you very much for fucked up quality food and this is my last time coming here. read more

Billy's sushi definitely lived up to the hype, we are SO excited to return here!! For Billy's, it seems like reservations must be made at least a day in advance. Even having a reservation, we ended up having to wait for our table for roughly 15min. Parking could be challenging since it's on the street but luckily we were able to get a spot right out front. As for the ambiance, the restaurant was nicely decorated, very loud and crowded as one could imagine. The server was very nice and the waits weren't too long. The highlight of our visit was definitely the food, we ordered the chefs choice nigiri and truffle salmon. The quality of the fish exceeded our expectations for a MN establishment. If you have time, I would also recommend visiting the speakeasy!! The only major critique I have would be the price, it's a bit steep but at the same time, you get what you pay for!! It was worth it to us as you just can't find this quality here in MN at any other place. All I can say is that we plan to return once we get our next paycheck! read more

Good food, good service, fun ambience . We had a party of six. Also went downstairs to Billy's After Dark it also a great little place for a nice after dinner drink! read more

The facility is intriguing, the service is superb; the blue fin trio and sake was delightful and then we had the squid game which was wonderful and crispy rice toro which could of been dessert; awesome sushi experience! read more

Great service, I had a rsvp for 4 but only 3 could make it. Upon arrival me alone was seated. I liked this because some restaurants only seat you if only the whole party is present . Our waiter Jessie was great, explained the photos of drinks we provided off of yelp, and they did NOT DISAPPOINT, the drinks are worth the price trust me. Now on to the food, it was phenomenal. Very fresh. Appetizers came hot, and for a busy establishment on a Monday I was blown away. Our sushi boat was a sight and a taste out this world! I'm looking forward to dining again! The vibe was just right. Really enjoyed my friend Sushi date! read more

Food is great!! Always a yummy and good time. Never had a roll I didn't like. Our favorites are the screaming o and the billy. Highly recommend read more

This place is the bomb the owner came over and talked to us and the sushi is awesome the place is so chic and cool.I had the samon and is was excelent.what a cool place to be at. read more