Be sure to check out this gem! Sunday means all-day happy hour, and my friend and I celebrated Galentine's here and it was the perfect vibe for it. The service was some of the best we've had: attentive, warm, and so generous. I couldn't decide between the house salad and the miso soup (both sounded amazing), and they kindly surprised me with a house salad topped with their housemade dressing, such a thoughtful touch. The miso soup was stellar, too. We started with the mango crab rangoons (highly recommend), then ordered a mix of rolls: two cooked: the Hotel Cali and Tidal Wave and two vegan: the Eden (a must!) and the Cowgirl. Every single one was delicious. To drink, we loved the China Doll and the Sangria Spritz cocktails. The lighting and overall mood of the restaurant i beautiful, warm, cozy, and perfect for lingering. We'll absolutely be back! read more

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The food is delicious, they have a great happy hour but the service from the bartenders is woefully disappointing. I've been a couple times and each time the bartenders are lacking in friendliness, accuracy, and efficiency. It seems that they pay more attention to the service bar and chatting with each other, it's surprising to me that management doesn't notice the bar is in need of supervision and improvement. I've had to to get my own napkins, chopsticks, and even had a food runner drop off my food to a couple sitting beside me and scurry away before any of us could tell her that she made a mistake ‍. It's possible that the service is better at the tables though, I sit at the bar because I go solo. Still, the food and ambiance are worth a visit, I will be back...the chargrilled edamame is delicious! read more

This place has a good lunch menu. Sushi tastes fresh and tasty, with pretty good portion size. Need to request fast service if you're in hurry. The ambiance was also nice, not too crowded and easy to talk. read more

I LOVE blue sushi saki! They have a variety of sashimi and nigiri options and if you go during their happy hour, a lot of their sushi is half off! This is great to try a variety of sushi on their menu. The ambiance is so fun too and looks like Godzilla inside! I love the service, the first time I went it took a long time to get our food but the manager came over and gave us a gift card to use for our next visit! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Ambience 4/5 customer service 5/5 sushi 3/5 I landed on 4 stars although I feel like 3.5 would be more accurate. We ordered 6 rolls of sushi and they were all mid...but our server, Isaac, was fantastic. Overall we had a nice experience for a date night out. Prices are totally reasonable for sushi. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - *ROJA *SPANISH FLY - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Went here for lunch with colleagues. We sat outside with the weather being perfect. The waitstaff was super friendly . Very knowledgeable of the menu and the slight differences in the rolls. We were focused on Eel rolls. Each of us ordered 2 rolls each. It was pretty fast actually. Sushi was as good as expected. Nobody got sick. I always say that after sushi. We will be back! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Amazing restaurant with a comfortable outside atmosphere and the inside is beautiful! Godzilla on the wall. Great food and service.

Recently came here with a few friends to celebrate a birthday and we were all very happy with the all-around experience! The drinks (both alcohol and non-alcohol) were beautiful, delicious and unique. The sushi rolls (I believe we all tried 7 different rolls total) were all delicious, unique and fresh -- rivaling the quality of sushi I've eaten in places like Hawaii and southern CA! Their charred edamame appetizer was also amazing. We were there early enough on a Friday evening to also get to enjoy Happy Hour pricing on a lot of items, so that was a plus. The ambiance is fun and comfortable, the staff were friendly and helpful, and they have both outdoor and indoor seating options! They do take reservations, there are multiple parking lots for this and the surrounding restaurants, and there is a park area (with dessert options if you've still got stomach space!) right across the street. Overall, I will be going back and I would highly recommend to any sushi lover!! read more

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Special lunch last Monday afternoon selling our house. Shishito peppers were a good app, a bit salty. The sashimi was great, sushi roll was good, lettuce wraps were also good. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Shishito peppers, lettuce wraps, sushi. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Great weekday happy hour! Went with coworkers after work and it was a great vibe. Cocktails were delicious (highly recommend the China Doll - I've been thinking about it since I got home!) I have celiac and was pleased that they had a gluten free menu! Everyone liked their sushi. Service was a bit slow/inattentive but not horrible at all. Great outdoor seating as well! read more

I took my wife here for Valentines day to break the tradition of a steak dinner since we both love sushi. We have been told to give this place a try by 3 different people. Food was delicious, presentation was phenomenal, and the atmosphere was open and relaxing. Price is great for the level of service and food quality! It is now in our biweekly rotation of places to frequent. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Meal was excellent, go for the Happy Hour all day Sunday! The service was great, very attentive. Great deal!

We really loved this place! Very clean, big menu, awesome happy hour offerings, and amazing service!! Courtney was the best- so sweet and helpful and she made our visit perfect! Would definitely recommend this restaurant to locals and visitors!! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - CHOCOLATE SPRING ROLLS - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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The sushi itself is 3 stars in regards as quality and quantity. Everything else is great = drinks, happy hour (all day on Sun) service, all other non-sushi items (brussel sprouts, calamari, dessert egg rolls). Pricing is also nice (well coming from CA--so it is all relative). Would come back if in town again. read more

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My family and I have come here for happy hour a few times and it's been a good experience. We love that there's a sushi spot now in Franklin and we really liked the ambiance inside. There are some items we didn't love but some that were really good. The happy hour deals were at a really good price point and is definitely worth checking out. Our favorite rolls were the tidal wave and the lion king. We didn't love the crispy tuna rice or Hawaiian and would recommend skipping out on those. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Love the vibe, the food, the drinks! Amazing! Definitely get the charred edamame and come for happy hour for the best deals!

Stopped in for a BD Celebration! I will say the atmosphere, staff/customer service & drinks get a 4 ! Food is a 3 ! When we ordered didn't realize that most of the items were fried. It was okay sushi but we have had better. The best was a fresh roll we had and their Crispy Rice Cakes are great! Blue Kani was good but the Hawaiian Roll was meh. Drinks are always good here! Wish I remembered our servers name - she was great and on top of service! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Cucumber Sunomono - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Amazing sushi with fantastic happy hour pricing. Service was really fast and atmosphere was super cool. Definitely going back! read more

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Great food, atmosphere / deco, drinks, service, background music, etc. Wish they had a few things like bento boxes, ramen, or something if you bring friends that want to hang but don't like sushi. One of the few places that only offer sushi or sashimi. read more

Been here several times and it never disappoints! Good food priced fairly with amazing service.

Another amazing sushi spot....and I'm from Florida so this is saying something. The inside of this restaurant is so unique and fun. It makes you feel like you're stepping into Japan with authentic artwork and light fixtures. I started with Saki which was warmed perfectly and tasted delicious. I then got a lion king roll (if I remember correctly) and it was very fresh and tasty. 100% going back. read more

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Literally LOVE this place!! First time I've had such a variety of sushi options as a vegetarian-- and they were absolutely delicious! Great cocktails too. The vibe overall was very chic, but not over the top. Friendly and prompt staff. Would make a great date spot! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi (Cowgirl, Shiitake To Me) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Friendly service. Good food. Cold beer. All day happy hour Sunday. The place was clean. Would return. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

When you first walk in here, you're absolutely blown away by the way this restaurant has been designed. What the stunning murals on the wall to the lanterns hung on the ceiling, you won't be disappointed with the vibes in this restaurant. We come here quite frequently because we can typically get a seat at the bar without a reservation. The place does get busy so I don't recommend it on a weekend night. I haven't been disappointed by anything that I've tried here, and I'm pretty sure I've had almost the whole menu. They have fresh fish cooked fresh and even a vegan menu. The fresh is fresh and sustainable. And their cocktails are delicious. And don't out on the dessert. Their tempura ice cream is my favorite dessert here. read more

I loved this place because the ambiance is amazing, feels like a really fancy restaurant. The service is good, they were laughing with us. Food is amazing, tasted really fresh. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

This spot is HUGE in comparison to their downtown Nashville location, but the quality of the food isn't as good. People in my party (alongside myself) frequented the downtown location more + this was a first time for many at this location. We were disappointed in the flavors of the rolls. We're not sure what was missing, as it seems like the recipes would be standard. Our service was attentive and funny. read more

Was hesitant to try this place as I've had some truly awful experiences at the downtown location, but this Franklin outpost of Blue Sushi Sake Grill was pleasantly solid. Upscale sushi restaurant with casual, hangout vibes, particularly due to a great (and dog friendly) patio! The menu here is extensive (all focused on sushi) but one rare thing about it is its incredibly large set of vegan/vegetarian options (including some with faux-tuna, vegan caviar.) This is a great place to come for folks with dietary restrictions. Unlike the downtown location, service here was excellent: attentive but not too pushy and I tried some great sake from waitstaff recommendations. I've been to the downtown location before so know some items are hit/miss flavor wise and tried to stick to things I knew would be winners: specialty sushi rolls, the crispy rice with spicy tuna. The spicy gringo roll is excellent, highly flavorful and this will probably be my new go-to for sushi south of Nashville. An item new to me was the charred edamame: perfectly cooked and the charred cooking method gave the edamame a bit of natural sweetness that was great. This location hasn't been open long but despite having quite a large space can be extremely busy on weekends. Walking in on a weeknight with no reservation was easy, though. Two small gripes were the inside was quite cold (even as someone who liked the AC at full blast) and smelled very strongly of cleaning solution, ruining the ambiance inside quite a bit. Otherwise, pretty good sushi for the Franklin/Brentwood area, awesome sake menu and service, chill vibes out on the patio! read more

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Great bartenders for those busy nights without a table. Love the same service. The shishito peppers are not to be missed! That sauce they put on the grilled peppers is finger and bowl licking good! The sushi is always fresh, service is quick and the portions are decent for the price. Love it! read more

Messed up our order. Left items out. When we called they promised to issue refund for the items. No action. No refund. Super lame. Check your take out order before you pay. This has happened multiple times. read more

We were super happy to see a new destination for sushi in Franklin, and Blue Sushi Sake Grill did not disappoint. The space is pretty cool, with a very open feel, a variety of high and low tables, and a somewhat large outdoor dining area. Their menu is pretty extensive, which is great, although it can be a bit daunting with a variety of different sections. They do have a gluten-free menu, although there are additional items from the regular menu that could be modified if you can't have gluten. Our food was really good. The sushi rolls were great, and nice options in terms of flavors and textures. We did find that the service was a little slow and inattentive. The restaurant wasn't especially busy while we were there, and we saw wait staff wandering around, but it took a long time to get their attention when we needed something. Overall a good experience. The food is really good and the location is great, and hopefully we'll get more attentive service next time we stop in. read more

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definitely on the fence about this place. first of all, the restaurant is super trendy and decorated very nicely. most nights you will probably need a reservation, but the night we went it wasn't super busy so a reservation wasn't necessary. we had a positive experience getting checked in and seated and our waitress was overall nice. however, once seated we barely saw her for the whole night. other servers brought out our food, drinks, and were asking if we needed anything. we order drinks and they were pretty ok, i probably wouldn't get one again. they also took a while to come out. the sushi was fresh and we really enjoyed our rolls, however, there are other places in the area that will give you better/ bigger rolls for the same price you'll pay here. overall, this place is good but I would probably recommend other places in the area before going here. read more

What a fun environment, not to mention top-notch sushi. Had some fantastic fresh nigiri salmon, a spicy tuna hand roll and a really good seared ahi roll. Mixed drink menu was unique. Took my daughter there for her 21st. She loved it. read more

Very underwhelmed! I waited to make a review this is our second time frequenting this establishment. The rolls are very expensive compared to the amount of fish received. And the flavor profile is horrible. I lived in Japan for 4 years, this is soooo American and I'm sad if Americans think this is good. Horrible service as well. Sad I wasted my money again on this sub par restaurant! read more

Best sushi in Nashville & Franklin. Hands down. Very cool fun vibe. Large space with lots of energy. Great staff. It's now one of my regular spots. The hot rock is SO good. The beef melts in your mouth. All the rolls are great. My favorite is the hamachi crudo. They also have a great happy hour menu and prices. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Yellowtail serano - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

We loved it! I'm neither a raw fish person, nor a sushi person really. We just wanted to try something new and I didn't want heavy food. My husband and I are long time vegetarians, and were drawn in by the huge vegan sushi menu. I was skeptical about items like "vegan tuna" but MAN...this place was really good! The restaurant is nice and is a good vibe, our server was really nice and helpful, and it was just a great experience overall. The food tastes really fresh and I'm sitting here this morning already craving more vegan sushi from Blue Sushi. I kept saying to my husband that I'd eat this on the regular, especially when we want to order food but don't want anything heavy. I'm in, Blue Sushi! Your vegan menu is a giant chef's kiss. If you don't get the chocolate eggroll things for dessert, you've cheated yourself. I can't wait to go back and try every roll. read more

The food was yum, the service was top tier and the environment was fun! We split 5 sushi rolls: rainbow roll, lion king, spicy gringo Godzilla bomb & spider maki. SO GOOD! Definitely will be back. *we went for our anniversary and the staff all signed a card for us- so heartwarming!* read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi rolls: rainbow roll, lion king, spicy gringo Godzilla bomb & spider maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

this was my first time here, and the first thing i noticed when we walked in was how pretty it was ! A little bit chilly so bring a cover up. we started with cucumber with seasoned sesame seeds and it was surprisingly super good. i definitely recommend that. we had 4 different kinds of sushi and two were super spicy and the other two weren't. My favorite was the "Crunchy Blue." The other ones we had were the "Hot popper," and the last two were a surprise me by our waiter ! the service was amazing. our server explained the menu perfectly, gave us plenty of time to decide what we wanted, and was super funny. I recommend this location! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - atmosphere - Sushi Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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We've been so excited to try Blue Sushi Sake Grill Franklin! Visited for Happy Hour on a Saturday around 5 p.m. and waited just a brief moment before being seated. The space has vibrant, bold decor (infusing homages to Franklin and Japanese culture) and the ambiance is fun, young, and upbeat. The Happy Hour menu is much more extensive than your typical and we loved their Mango Crab Rangoons. We're looking forward to returning to try more rolls! read more

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Service was weak. The food was unimpressive, and some of the fish was just not very good. I think they focus more on the ambience than the food I have eaten some amazing sushi in my life, but not so much here read more

definitely asked for Lucas as a server. So so sweet and caring and very fast. He took great care of us.