I had such a great experience here, definitely one of my new favorite sushi spots. The food was delicious. The tuna tataki was super fresh and I also had miso soup which I loved. The ceviche was really tasty too. For sushi rolls, my favorites were the Cowgirl and the Lion King both were SO good, I would 100% order them again. The service was amazing. We were a group of 12 people and our waiter handled everything perfectly. Super attentive, friendly and made the whole experience even better. Also, the happy hour is definitely worth it. I tried the sangria and loved it. The ambiance is beautiful 10/10. Only thing to keep in mind is parking can be a bit tricky since it's in The Domain, but there are parking garages nearby. I loved it. Great food and great service. I'll definitely be back read more

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We came back to Blue Sushi Sake Grill after about 5 years, excited to give it another try. One thing we still really appreciate is their extended Happy Hour Monday-Saturday -- it's a great deal and gives you the chance to try a variety of dishes without spending a fortune. Unfortunately, despite ordering 10 different items, most of the food ended up being pretty underwhelming. Here's our breakdown from best to worst: Ama Ebi (4.5/5) - Probably the best dish of the night. The shrimp tasted fresh and sweet, and we especially loved that they included the deep-fried shrimp head. Crispy, flavorful, and a nice touch. Crispy Rice Cake (4/5) - Generous portion of spicy bigeye tuna on top. I actually liked that the tuna was roughly chopped instead of finely minced because you could really enjoy the texture. The tataki sauce added great flavor. My only complaint is the rice cakes could've been crispier and less oily. Bigeye Tuna Sashimi (4/5) - Good quality sashimi with nice-sized cuts. Their wasabi had a surprisingly strong kick, which I loved. We weren't served ginger with this dish, which may have just been a kitchen oversight. Tobiko Nigiri (3.5/5) - Our son enjoyed this one. The only thing that threw me off was how dark/black the tobiko looked. Not sure if it's naturally that color or enhanced somehow. Truffle Salmon & Yellowtail Serrano (3.5/5) - Tasted fine but didn't really stand out. Still worth trying during Happy Hour because the pricing makes it a decent value. Kids Bento Box (3.5/5) - Flexible options for kids with different proteins and carbs. The fruit served with it was fresh and sweet, which made the meal feel more balanced and healthier overall. Ceviche (3/5) - Pretty forgettable. Despite having a lot of ingredients, the flavors fell flat. It leaned heavily toward chopped shrimp and lacked citrusy brightness. We actually had to ask for extra lime wedges and remix the dish ourselves, and it tasted noticeably better afterward. Calamari (3/5) - I liked that the dish included tempura vegetables in addition to calamari, but everything was extremely oily. There was literally a puddle of oil sitting at the bottom of the plate, and oil dripped off the calamari when we picked it up. Mochi Ice Cream (1/5) - Easily the worst mochi ice cream I've had. The mochi texture was stale and crumbly instead of soft and stretchy. We tried black sesame and seasonal coconut. The black sesame barely had any flavor, though the coconut ice cream itself was slightly better because it had coconut bits mixed in. Service was good overall. Our waitress was newer but very kind and attentive. If she didn't know an answer, she checked with the team and came back with information instead of guessing, which we appreciated. One thing I do genuinely appreciate about this restaurant is how accommodating they are for gluten-sensitive diners. They offer a separate gluten-sensitive menu and are willing to modify many dishes, which makes dining out much easier for our household. Overall, the Happy Hour pricing and gluten-sensitive options are probably the biggest reasons we'd consider returning, but based on the food alone, the experience didn't live up to our expectations this time around. read more

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Wow what a change from my last time here AND how things are run and atmosphere. We did a girls night out for happy hour and were seated in the enclosed patio area, which from photos is very lovely. It was overly loud in there from the volume of the music it was very hard to carry on a conversation and meet new people. Everything felt so rushed. From being asked to order within 5 minutes of sitting. The food came out super fast as well even after being asked no need to rush it out because we wanted to be there bit and had ordered what we wanted. Well everything came all at once this meaning the temperature of the rolls that were to be warm ended up being cold by the time we got to them. The quality and size of the rolls have gone down as well. Very disappointing. The prices for happy hour are good but all of the drinks are very mixer heavy. read more

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I love that the daily happy hour is all the way up to 6:30 pm. We came for a early lunch and got some small plates and sushi. The Mango Crab Rangoons ($6.75), Roja Roll ($10.75), and Lion King Roll ($8.75) are all solid! Yellowtail Serrano Sashimi ($11.5) was also good but I'd say go for the sushi for the most bang for you buck. The sushi is not the highest quality but it's for sure delicious and fresh. read more

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Fresh, safely sourced sushi - their Itchy Seabass is perhaps yhe most delicious thing I've ever put in my mouth! Rolls galore, inviting, comfortable surroundings and friendly servers. Even dog friendly. plus!!! Happy Hour virtually all day! Don't miss on this! read more

Really nice sushi place with tons of options both authentic and vegetarian and vegan. They had great choices for kids as well. This place is great as a romantic spot given the beautiful ambience or for families or for groups - very versatile restaurant with awesome bar menu and delicious sushi. read more

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You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. The crab rangoon is a must have. The sauce is very addicting. My personal favorite is Tataki Maki and San Marcos Maki. Tataki Maki has a very good searing/smoky flavor that goes very well with the sweet and savory sauce. San Marcos Maki has a really nice kick to it with the perfectly charred jalapeños on top. read more

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Great service but thats really about it. Faux-club music and faux-Japanese ambiance, nothing is remotely authentic. Fish portions are insanely stingy--see some of the pics of the rolls below. read more

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Ambiance 5/5: pretty large restaurant with plenty of seating. Food: 5/5: Their roles are delicious. So many great options in their happy hour menu. Drinks: 4/5: we got the margaritas, which were good. Need to try their other drinks. Service: 5/5: Our waiter was nice and made great recommendations. One thing I liked about Blue was their happy hour. Not only are the prices great, but the happy hour extended hours make it way more accessible than other places. Cant wait to come back. read more

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Always a good time for Happy Hour at Blue Sushi Sake! I was there with a friend last week and Bri was our server. She was really helpful and guided us to the best options for us on the Happy Hour menu. My friend and I enjoyed many dishes and a few cocktails. We sat "outside" in the fully covered/enclosed patio. They had changed a few things and now had a separate HH menu that seemed easier to decipher than the last time I was there. I made a reservation as it gets busy. We were quickly seated and asked for a different location which they accommodated. I'm sure I'll be back here again in 2026! read more

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Wow! Phenomenal sushi. I decided to be vegan for this lunch and I was quite impressed with the food. First of all they have a huge selection of vegetarian/vegan sushi to try from, so it was honestly hard to make a decision on what to try. I think thr rolls that I ordered were : Philadelphia Creamcheese salmon vegan roll Thai hippie Crunch cabbage And one other one I dont remember what it was called but it had little sesame chunks on the outside of it. All of them were a 10/10. Service was also great, our waiter was very nice. Definitely will be coming back! read more

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wish I could fully capture how great the experience was that my friend and I had here. From the moment you walk in, the decor sets the tone, upscale yet welcoming, and it really carries through to the food. We also lucked out by arriving during happy hour, and the deals were excellent. I highly recommend trying the Vegan Cowgirl, it was absolutely fantastic. Our waiter was also a great host and made the experience even better. I'm already looking forward to coming back!!! read more

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So we came here for happy hour and a Sunday since they have it all day. They had a good selection for happy hour. The service there was very nice. Our waitress was very sweet and the hostess was quick to see us. The only reason I'm giving this place four stars is because it was mediocre to me. I've had better sushi, other places, and the only reason I say that is because these rolls were tasting very fishy to me and to me good fish does not taste fishy. The crab puffs were ordinary and nothing great. The cucumbers, pine mono I can't say I really did enjoy it since I love that stuff. It just needed a little bit of Ponzo in it. I will say the spicy tuna on top of the crispy. Rice was really yummy. I can't remember the names of the sushi rolls we got but I know two of them did not have fish it just had seafood in general and they still tasted fishy to me, which was odd. The place is big and it looks just like the original place that was there which is also sushi. Not sure I would come back, but it does offer a good happy hour. read more

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Obsessed with this place. They have a full, intricate vegan sushi menu (in addition to a full selection of fish rolls), which I've now tried about 6 rolls from, and they are all amazing. It's so refreshing to find a sushi place that puts as much effort into their veg food as they do other food. The Prince Roll has eggplant tempura and avocado and is to die for. I usually avoid rolls without avocado, but Blue Sushi's Eden Roll has edamame hummus that makes up for the lack of avo. Reasonable prices, and they get more reasonable during happy hour (which is all day on Sundays, in addition to other times during the week). Happy hour includes lots of the sushi rolls and apps. read more

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I've been to Blue Sushi Sake Grill more times than I can count. Bottom line up top: it's the most affordable way to eat quality, creative sushi with TONS of plant-based options. From the onset, I knew this one would be a compelling catch, boasting a lengthy menu of entirely vegan maki and nigiri that go well beyond the standard vegetable garden. We're talking about tomato ahi tuna, eggplant barbecued eel, seaweed caviar- And those are only mere components that make up the larger rolls. Don't skip over any of the clearly labeled plant-based appetizers, such as the Crispy Brussels Sprouts that could convert a hater. It's not hard to find incredible fried Brussels in this city, with immaculately crisp, almost translucent leaves and tender, buttery interiors, but these take it to the next level. Slathered in zesty, savory, and subtly sweet yuzu-miso sauce, that plate alone would score serious points for a first date. Recommending maki rolls from this fetching lineup is a daunting task, but the good news is that there are no losers here. The Cowgirl roll, which includes pickle tempura, sriracha-fried onion rings, BBQ-flavored soy paper instead of nori, vegan mayo, and tonkatsu sauce, is the overwhelming fan favorite. My personal favorite, however, was the Eden roll, comprised of grilled asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet potato tempura, and topped with creamy edamame hummus. It truly does taste like a little bite of heaven, swaddled in white sesame soy paper. Best of all, you can indulge on a budget during their daily happy hour which stretches from noon to 6pm, which naturally includes a wide selection of carefully crafted mixed drinks. There's always a good reason to stop in. read more

They've added quite a few new vegan rolls to the offering and yet everything seemed to have less flavor, less crunch, less satisfaction. I ordered my favorite green goddess. We also tried Eden - which was bland and not even crispy despite being a tempura filling. The VLT fell flat is terms of flavor or crunch. The veggie roll was a surprise winner. Service was excellent and ambiance is spacious, cool, and inviting. read more

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Went in for dinner with my friend and the experience was good. We just did a walk in and were able to get a place pretty quick ! Beautiful looking restaurant with cool décor! Ordered a bunch of vegan sushi and loved most of them. Service was quick and attentive . Our server suggested some options and they were great ! Must say the menu had great options for everyone and a good variety selection for vegetarian and vegans as well .. The huge Godzilla mural on the wall is a highlight ! Overall a great place to grab sushi on a causal night or a great place for a date night ! Recommend ! read more

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Possible the best service I've had at any restaurant in Austin. It was a busy Friday night and our waitress was working tables throughout the large restaurant. She was always courteous and prompt. We were also waited on by at least 4 other staff as well as visited by the manager. They brought food quickly. Filled our water glasses. Took a minute to ask about our meal and chat. All very authentic and not just being nice to do their job. Really a wonderful dining experience. Oh, and the food was excellent, too. We started with the charred edamame. A really unusual and delicious take on the usual salty version. The topping of garlic, tamari & togarashi is spicy so you may want to get on the side, as we did. The edamame was delicious without it. We had a bunch of rolls. I don't recall all the names but they were all interesting and delicious. I wasn't thrilled with their unagi (eel) nigiri but that was the only minor food blemish. We sampled all six of the mochi flavors. All were lovely and different. The coconut was the star, such a nice, not-too-sweet treat and the coating was kind of doughy. I also really liked the ube. We spent about $200 with a big tip. Totally worth it for the service and food. We really liked Blue Sushi and will return many times. read more

Had a great first visit to Blue Sushi. It was easy to get a spot just as happy hour was ending and sad I missed it! The staff were very friendly and explained the menu and how service worked. It was still busy enough that it wasn't quiet. We ordered several different items and they were brought out as completed. My favorite was the beef hot stone, because how cool is it to have the stone in front of you and still very tasty. I think this is a great place for friends or a date night. I can't wait to return. read more

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We stopped in for dinner and started with the calamari and the shishito pepper appetizers, and both were so good. For sushi, we ordered the Roja roll and the San Marcos roll. Both were really flavorful and good. Honestly wish we could've tried the nigiri too, but the apps were so big and delicious that we were completely full by the time we finished our rolls. Overall great meal and already planning to come back to try the nigiri next time! read more

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It was nice. I got there at 9:35 pmleft. 10:30 AM and there were only a few people left but they were cleaning the table so it smelled like bleach but still customer service was very nice. I got three different vegan rolls, edamame non-sparkling bottle of water, seaweed salad and coconut water head chopsticks. read more

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Second time coming for the Tuesday night for 25% all vegan menu. Service was great, we were seated right away and the food came out pretty quickly as well. We preferred 6 different rolls and some appetizers for two people, and it was enough for us. Every time we come we try to get the same ones that we loved from last visit and add some new ones to try out different rolls! Everything was good, and we love coming back for the Tuesday vegan specials! read more

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Went here for happy hour after work. Runs from 3-6 on weekdays. Got the hotel Cali and lion king rolls. As well as the itchy salmon nigiri. Finished it off with the Napa Highball. Sushi was affordable and quite tasty. Good happy hour spot in the domain read more

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Went here with a couple friends during happy hour! The spot is cute, popular, and bustling with people. We tried a cocktail, which was really yummy, though you could barely taste the alcohol -- understandable for a $6.75 drink . The sashimi I ordered was delicious, and I'd definitely get it again. The ceviche was a bit dry, but the waitress brought a jalapeño ponzu sauce that was absolutely divine -- I could drink that stuff! I wasn't a huge fan of the sushi rolls, but overall it was a fun night out with the girls. read more

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Extensive vegan options and fun "veganuary" deals in January. Cool, modern vibe and very busy on a weekend night. Our server was very nice and attentive too! read more

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Best vegan sushi ever had. Service just amazing yet very keep to listen to customers. It's always crowdy didn't know the food would be this good. Tried all types of Vegan Sushi and it blew my mind. Tempura dessert was delightful. Ambiance was great!! Must visit.. definitely would go for it next time. read more

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Very nice atmosphere. We sat in the "outdoor" patio like setting but still indoors, loved it with large glass windows to view outdoor festivities or people watching. We started with a few cocktails, the samurai saketini, delicioso comments on the shareable plates are with the pics. Everything was a pleasant surprise. Not to mention our waitstaff, she was very helpful and attentive, I'm so sorry I could not remember her name and disposed of my receipt! read more

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Went late night on a Sunday. We sat at a high top near the bar and our waitress and the bartender who checked on us were incredibly nice. I had a super long day and was a bit tired and this dinner revived my stomach and spirit. Rolls were good and the sake toro sashimi was good. Be warned the spicy gringo roll is actually pretty spicy. I am not a gringa....am Indian-American...but it was def the spiciest maki roll I've ever had. Our water was refilled plenty of times and the high top seats were comfy enough. My expectations were exceeded for sure! read more

Fantastic sushi spot! Great service and everything was off the charts, and their Sunday happy hour makes it even better. Upbeat ambiance and great vibes all around. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Love coming here on Tuesday night as they offer happy hour vegan sushi! Gotta take advantage of that! :) read more

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Came for a quick lunch and was seating promptly. They have happy hour all day until 6:30 which is a nice bonus! Had the yellowfin sashimi, tuna tower, miso and a shrimp tempura roll with cucumber and avocado! Was delicious. read more

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Everything was AH-mazing! So gooooood! Service was incredible. Immediately sat, served and it kept coming. One of my new favorite places. read more

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We were a big group celebrating graduation. It was an hour wait but absolutely worth it! I am a vegetarian and this place blew my mind with plenty of options!!! Drink was mediocre but everything else was simply superb! Make sure you make reservations. Its in a mall, sonif you need to wait, you can walk around the shops! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill is located within Austin's massive outdoor mall, The Domain, right across from Museum of Ice Cream. The restaurant is huge, and has really cool manga and modern, Japanese-inspired murals and decorations. It definitely seems hip and trendy. However, note their are some unique menu features: * It's really a sushi/sashimi/roll place, so there's no alternatives like ramen or Bento Boxes for adults. * They do have Bento Boxes, but only meant for kids. * They have a massive drink and cocktail menu * If you have folks who dislike raw fish, they do offer limited cooked appetizers and shareable, but don't expect big items like teriyaki, katsu, karaage, etc That being said, our 4yo son loved his salmon bento box and ate most of it. It was a great relief for us since he's such a picky eater, especially when traveling. The salmon was juicy and moist, and its pretty good sized too. As for the other entrees, the Itchy Seabass and Itchy Salmon are both good for cooked nigiri. The hot stone beef was okay, just not super juicy. I myself enjoy nigiri and you can't go wrong with their sushi menu. My wife isn't a huge fan of raw fish, so this restaurant is not ideal for her. Guess we should have ordered two Kid's Salmon Bento Boxes. read more

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I've been going to this place for years, as it was always excellent food and service. I always order the exact same, four items I love and are perfectly prepared. Yesterday, though, I went and it was a mess. It's clear that they're changing recipes and preparations. Each item I ordered was slightly different, slightly off, and worse. Like, I know these dishes like the back of my hand, and it's obvious that they're cutting corners in really short-sighted ways. Also, the portions were visibly smaller. Finally, the real shocker was that I went to the bathroom, and I saw a restaurant employee standing in the bathroom, waiting for a free stall, using his vape. Vaping! Out there in the open! An employee! Can't you wait until you get into the stall at least? Pretty wild, but it seems that corporate has abandoned the restaurant, and the employees don't care either. A real shame, since I loved this place. read more

Always a great time. This is at the Domain. Happy hours here are worth it - good deals for sushi and drinks. Vegan and vegetarian options - plentiful, creative, fun and TASTY. Mix of high tops, booth seating and tables. Vibe - modern, upscale, upbeat music. Staff - almost always friendly, professional and attentive. We've been here dozens of times and 99% of the time we have excellent service. Recommendations (vegetarian ones) cowgirl sushi and Thai hippie. read more

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Chill place with great sushi. Got seated immediately upon arrival. Crowded but spacious with lots of tables indoors and outdoors. Food: amazing. Got plentiful of rolls. Spicy Gringo - def had some heat + great. Amazon roll - lovely. Green egg and hama - loved it. Eel roll - forgot name, I didn't like it but others did. Must get beef on hot rock, very different and SO tasty. Edamame, meh. Itchy salmon - fabulous. Ikura sushi - must get. Yellowtail serrano - decent but too much ponzu sauce with so little fish. Overall, the service was not good. It took a looooong time for them to get the food out. Though we did add on orders thruout dinner but the pause took way too long. Felt like a 45-60 mins break in between. We got pretty anxious and ended up cancelling some orders so we could leave. read more

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Love coming here for their happy hour specials, good food and drinks! They offer a wide variety on their happy hour menu and the hours are great (not limited to just a few hours like most places). read more

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Such a great fun first time visit to Blue Sushi. We were super lucky to arrive during happy hour. #score. Such great deals on appetizers and rolls. Savannah was so attentive and accommodating and she's the one that gave us heads up on happy hour with great recommendations too! We have calamari and multiple rolls along with delicious sangria. This will definitely be a frequent stop when we are back to the area. Even one of the managers, Kim came by to check on us and make sure everything was good. Nice touch! read more

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Came here for the all day happy hour on Sunday and it was a great experience. They have an extensive happy hour menu that included appetizers, sushi and cocktails. The service was fast, price was great and food was delicious. I'll definitely be back again for their happy hour. read more

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