There is limited parking around. We were kinda lucky to have gotten a parking lot opposite the building. We were seated immediately by the window right near the entrance of the kitchen. We tried their whole non alcoholic selection of drinks. I got the coco hydration and hubby got the hibiscus drink then the dragon fruit lemonade. We ordered fried calamari and it was fried with a light tempura like batter with salt and pepper. There were pieces of vegetables in it also deep fried in the same batter. - spring onions, peppers, sweet potato fries. These came alarmingly fast- and it was hot. Aint complaining.... it was fantastic Then we ordered sushi to share. We got the hawaiian roll, the iguana and the sake roll. They were all delicious - not in the traditional japanese sense but light on the stomach and delicious. The ambiance of the place is light and chill. On one side there is a sushi bar and on the other side; there are a variety of seating available- ie couches, tables and bar seating. Our server Ryleigh was also super friendly and personable. The manager also stopped by. The straws were paper straws but the manager quickly swopped them out for agave straws! Love this place and we will definitely be back. read more

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5 stars with an * We were hungry for sushi and found a great spot. We started with the Calimari which was delicious and served with some fried vegetables as well. Peppers, sweet potato and green onion. The sauce which I now know is miso aioli and it was wonderful. We had the Hawaiian, the iguana and the sake rolls. Each one was delightful. My favorite of the three was the iguana roll. To drink I had 2 non alcholic 1 dragon fruit lemonade and one hibiscus lemonade. Both wonderful. Crisp and great taste. The asterisk is for paper straws. Horrible. read more

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I've been here twice: the first in october 2025 when I was in town for work and I went for happy hour where the selections were delicious; from the alcoholic beverages to the sushi rolls. This restaurant introduced "charred edamame" to me and i haven't looked back since. It was so good I actually returned for the second time in february 2026 and funnily enough my waitress recognized me and welcomed me back to the restaurant. This place is so good I suggested it to my coworker when he was in town 2 months later and he went and enjoyed himself. I WILL be back once i'm back in town, again. The interior of the place is decorated in a fun and inviting way. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Japanese Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I loved this place! The decor, ambiance, service, and food were on point! Wouldn't hesitate to come back and eat here again!

Service is good. The waitress was polite and attentive. My wife had a clam soup appetizer. Good flavor and for an app it was just right. We also ordered the calamari and crab Rangoon. Crab was good but not much in it. Needs more of what it is. Not just crunchy wrapper. The calamari was ok. Small pieces just buried in batter. It was disappointing. The sushi was also disappointing. I understand this is their spin on sushi but it was just lacking. Not really any flavor. Fish on top was small. It was basically some veggies wrapped in rice with a small sliver of fish. If I'd have ordered shashimi ok yea. But even that has flavor from the fish. We have a place with less atmosphere than this and it's worlds above in quality. I don't know about the drinks as my meds don't allow me to drink and I was also driving but there is a good selection. The water was good. To recap I probably won't return but only because of the food. Our server/waitress was great. read more

It took 40 minutes to get our food. but the food was good when we got it. Several tables that were seated way after us got their food. Just frustrating. read more

Came here for lunch -- great atmosphere, friendly service, and great food options all around. Tons of seating both inside and out. The covered patio is great for warmer days. read more

The atmosphere was awesome, the waitress was incredibly attentive and the food was great! Their happy hour prices are definitely a great deal, I would try to come in during that time (before 6:30). The Philly roll was really good, fresh cucumber and the salmon was actually on top rather than inside. The Snow White roll was very fresh too and delicious. The rainbow roll was yummy and the Hawaiian was interesting with the mango but not sure I would get it again. Then the dessert, we got the spring rolls and the raspberry sauce really makes the dish what it is. Definitely will be back! read more

Visited this location when traveling to nebraska! My cousin who lives near the area highly recommended this restaurant! Im very picky when it comes to sushi and this spot was everything and more, it's going to be hard not having a blue sushi in michigan! We tried a bunch of different rolls, apps, and cocktails! The best roll was the thriller roll. Our server was great too! I was a big fan of the menu graphics and the overall design of the restaurant. read more

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This was the 1st time I've been to the Blue Sushi grill in Lincoln, NE. I've been to the one in Omaha, NE so I think my expectations may have been set to a higher level walking in. They maybe had 4-5 table sat in the whole restaurant so I was a little disappointed that the server or greeter took about 10 minutes for the initial table side greeting. To be fair I did come in for a late dinner around 8pm & however I confirmed that the place didn't close until 9. The best part was the mango Crab Rangoon with the two different sauces. The Spicy Tuna/Spicy Tekka roll was pretty generic & disappointing. I think it's probably a better spot for Happy Hour if you are staying at the Courtyard Marriott (attached to the restaurant) or Hilton Garden Inn which was just across the street. There are a lot of other options in that downtown area so I think I'll be trying one of those out the next time I'm in town. read more

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Delicious sushi, great service. Have Happy Hour Specials that are a great deal. They have a large cocktail menu. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Art - Japanese Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

We had the most amazing experience at Blue on Father's Day. We ate on the patio and it was very nice. The service was absolutely incredible. I wish I could remember the name of the server, but she was outstanding! The food and the drinks were so good! This was one of our best dining experiences ever! read more

Food was typical sushi. Service was slowish. Our waiter was very helpful and pleasant. There are 2 other sushi restaurants within a quarter mile. The dining room behind the bar was oddly shaped and noisy. read more

Came here around noon on a Friday. Our group decided to get a lounge table, which was like two couches around a narrow table. The regular tables have more room on them. I got the lunch special which comes with a soup or salad, I got the miso soup. I also got the tidal wave roll and the scallop (hotato) nigiri. Everything comes out as it's ready so everyone on our table got their orders at differing times. We also got the free edamame for checking in on yelp. The miso soup was good, and had some sliced mushrooms. The tidal wave roll was just as advertised with some tempura shrimp and imitation crab. The scallop nigiri had seaweed wrapped around it and the scallop seemed really fresh and sweet. My coworkers got the sizzling beef dish, the tuna tower, the spider roll, and the fried ice cream for dessert. Everything was delicious; I would come back again. read more

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As far as chain sushi restaurants go, this is one of my favorites! The vibes are great, the drinks are good. I do think the service lacks and to not one's fault. Maybe short staffed here and there. I would definitely recommend for sushi in the Lincoln area! read more

Everything went well, my drink was delicious and the rolls I'm about to eat are probably good. This is the 2nd time I'm eating here in 2 weeks! read more

The sushi is delicious and well-made. The restaurant is clean, well-run, and almost always busy. If you haven't already, you need to check this place out! read more

Sat at the bar last night. Gave my drink order to one bartender who handed it off to an associate and made it wrong. Requested they remake the cocktail correctly and she made it wrong a second time so I gave up. Sushi entrees were ok at best except they made the order wrong for my colleague as well and did not offer to remediate. We constantly had to ask, remind and re-request even mundane things like sauces, utensils, water refills etc. it felt like it was everybody's first day on the job without supervision or training. The atmosphere was ok. Nothing worth remembering or mentioning. The service was sufficiently bad it became comical. Not coming back when this city has alternatives a plenty. read more

Nice ambiance with Japanese decor by the bar area. Our server Mackenzie was really sweet and checked up on our frequently even though she was looking over several tables. For appetizers if you want something a little more filling, get the crab rangoon so you don't over order. The beef on the river rocks were a little on the plainer side and was almost $18, so I would skip out on this one. The everything salmon was yummy, but a little bit on the saltier side because it was smoked and there was some soy sauce on the bottom that made it a bit saltier. Our favorite roll was the lion king because I'm a sucker for anything that's been torched and has a bit of a charred taste to it. The eel sauce and sriracha mayo on top made it a very savory roll as well. read more

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Best sushi in Lincoln, always have great service there and the General Manager is always on top of making sure everything is running smooth. Love her hands on approach to all the tables. Only thing they need is a better dessert menu, we always leave and get dessert else where. read more

I LOVE BLUE SUSHI! food 10/10. most servers 10/10. the last time i went it was for a friends birthday and at the end of the meal our server walked up and gave him a free shot (legal drinking age of course). the restaurant itself if so pretty and not too cramped. read more

Great spot to hang out in Haymarket before the game! Not as packed and not burgers and fries!!Multiple visits here and have always had great service! Menu has great variety for all appetites and tastes! Crispy rice with tuna and chicken salad were my favorites. Also enjoyed their sushi rolls. read more

great experience. food was good, service was even better, my server Brooklyn S. had 7 or 8 tables at one point and was able to serve me quickly. read more

Great food, great service and nice atmosphere! We ordered four rolls to share and they were all amazing! Only got a pic of the first two. Excited to try the Omaha location. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Cloud Nine 2.0 Hot Popper - Japanese Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

This place isn't bad by any means but it isn't great. When you have better sushi options literally around the corner in the Haymarket, it's difficult to give this place more than three stars. It's decorated modernly while also paying homage to some fun japanese art/ads. It's visually nice. But the food is just okay. I ordered the South Pacific roll (specialty maki) and the amount of food was very small. Don't let the picture deceive you; that plate was just a little bit bigger than my hand. Me and my friend had to get smaller classic rolls just to supplement. The roll itself also tasted bland, a shame considering the eel and pineapple as ingredients. Come here if Shokunin is full. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Decor - Japanese Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Impressive vegan options! What Almost everything! I got the charred edamame from checking in with yelp! I also got the vegan tuna tower, and 2 rolls (Cowgirl and prince roll). Very impresses by the vegan options, all the stars for vegan options! The charred edamame was overly salted and i felt I was eating straight up salt after a bit, I love the charred to it, though it gave me the burnt fingers... The tower and the rolls were really good, my only complain is that the rice was not that great. It was overcooked.. and also like a cake...Not sure how to describe it fully but it wasn't nice sushi rice. Environment Very nice environment with sushi bar seating on one side and a bar seating on the other side. There are also a number of regular seats available. Very nicely decorated. Niceness of the staff I went alone and sat at the sushi bar. The staff was very friendly, patient and attentive. I was able to use the Yelp check in for a free edamame! Dollar It was sushi dollar, which can easily add up. I guess I was hungry and my tower, and 2 rolls came up to $30 something. Yes? Def would be interested in trying other items... read more

I was there with a very large party of 30+, celebrating a major event with family and friends. The food was fresh and tasty, as it always is at any Blue Sushi. What I'm here to say is that the service was on point. I was so impressed, our server was friendly, efficient, and quick. Drinks served fast, orders taken fast, dishes served fresh, tasty, delish and fast. It was a fun and relaxing experience. read more

My favorite sushi spot!!! I will always give it such a good recommendation. I had some friends come to town that live in Japan and they wanted a good recommendation for sushi. I told them to try blue sushi out and they loved it. They said the raw options on the menu seemed a lot like sushi from Japan. Obviously, not as fresh as we are landlocked but still great! My favorite rolls are tidal wave and the South Pacific. I highly recommend the jalapeño ponzu as a dipping sauce. The one thing I wish they would change is that they don't add enough eel sauce to some rolls because it's so good so I usually ask for extra. The staff is usually nice & quick and my friends and I love the restaurant setting itself especially the patio! I don't recommend the couches if you have back pain, you'll have to hunch over but still a fun spot for drinks & apps! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Tidal Wave & South Pacific - Japanese Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

My wife and I were on a road trip and Lincoln was our first overnight stop. We were hungry but not looking for a heavy meal. We found Blue Sushi Sake Grill on the Yelp app and decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed. We wanted casual and easy. This place fit the bill. We sat at the bar and our bartender/server Matt was awesome. He made some great recommendations and was very attentive even as they started to get busy. We eat sushi A LOT. Blue Sushi had something we've never had and I highly recommend. Try the Charred Edamame. It is delicious. So if you get a chance, check them out. Enjoy a great cocktail and some equally great sushi. If Matt's not there, hopefully he found a stage to perform on. Good luck Matt. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - I.WAI Japanese Whiskey and Charred Edamame - Japanese Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I love Blue. I've been here a handful of times now and always leave happy. I usually get sushi and love that when I check in I get a free edamame. This impresses my tablemates. :) I wasn't a fan of the salmon skin roll I had last time, but it was more a texture thing. The taste was great! I also had a piece of my friends Hawaiian roll and it was OH so delightful. Still impressed. Just updating to add pictures of some recent things my friends who aren't big fish/sushi fans had. One enjoyed the Chicken Crunch Salad. She also prefers the vegan soup. And another (who is a meat and potatoes kind of person) had the Black Garlic Beef Tataki. He shared his veggies with us but he left happy as well. See, even your friends who say I don't like sushi can find something they love at Blue. read more

I came here on a Sunday for their all day happy hour and it was good! They are always busy which is great! Their miso soup was also one of my favorite that I've had! Everything they brought out to our table looked and tasted great! We were all very happy with everything! Our server was also very friendly :) read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Japanese Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Great customer service and the food was exceptional as always and was presented in a timely manner. I love this place!

The worst service I have ever experienced or heard about. They serve vegans raw tuna fish dishes and then don't even try to make it right. The waitress just noted that the wrong dish was taken off of bill. What they expected to charge me for something I didn't get or something and now they are generous for not charging me....TERRIBLE PLACE AND SERVICE!!! read more

Always fun to go in with a group and eat alot of sushi. We love their happy hour and all the amazing appetizers.

Food and place was great, service was not unfortunately. Molly was quite rude and seemed annoyed to be here. Gave my check to me mid eating and said she forgot about us, felt rushed to be out of here and made the experience unpleasant. read more

Good food. Cool environment. Definitely a place to check out if you want an upbeat dining experience.

If you are here for the "grill" and not the sushi, skip this place. Seriously, skip it. Me: "What do you have that's grilled?" Server: "We shut down the grill due to Covid. We do have tenderloin served on hot river rocks." Me: "OK, sounds good." Me to myself: "How can every single restaurant in America fire up their grill during Covid, but this place can't. Me after trying the 3 oz of tenderloin: "I'm ready for a meal now after the tenderloin served on river rocks...in a van...down by the river. The sizzling tiny pieces of beef cooking on four small rocks was a novelty I had not experienced. I can honestly say, my life today is worse than when we walked in. My two daughter's take on their sushi...meh. $86 bucks for lunch. I would have chosen Denny's over this place. Yes, Denny's, where no one goes there, you just end up there. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Japanese Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

First of all, love the food, however, the service we received while dining in the restaurant June 2021 was awful. Our server, and others, were more interested in talking to coworkers than taking our order or making sure we got the right food or clean dishes and silverware. When our server was at our table she was very rude. Once we got clean dishes, clean silverware, drinks and finally the (right) food we all enjoyed what we got. Thankfully we didn't have anywhere to be so the long waits were nothing more than frustrating. Back in March 2021 we got takeout from here and we loved everything we ate. The food is great, if it hadn't been for the terrible experience with the service I would rate it higher. Now to the food: I love that the menu has the vegan options clearly label and enjoy the variety of vegan options beyond that of the typical cucumber or avocado roll. I had the seaweed salad to start because how can you not? It was very good, but kind of hard to go wrong there, right? For sushi rolls I had the vegan ahimi, the vegan spicy ahimi and the green goddess roll. The spicy ahimi was definitely my favorite. All in all, good food but not sure we'll be back. read more

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This might be the perfect place to grab lunch during work. They open at 12, and we got seated as soon as they let us in. The service was phenomenal, the perfect amount without being overbearing. The raspberry mojitos were "light" in taste but generous with ingredients (if you know what I mean). The sushi was fresh as can be, and their lunch specials provide two maki rolls and a house salad or miso soup. Such a good deal, will continue coming back! read more

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Well, here's some of the carnage that was the amazing sashimi and rolls from Blue. What you're not seeing is the Godzilla Bomb conquered by a hangry white American monster. This beast's beauty enjoyed the Snow White. And we both danced to an unforgettable tune while sharing cuts of the yellowtail serrano. The help was fun, conversational and hospitable. Certainly recommend. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - No leftovers. Always a good sign. - Japanese Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska