From the moment you come in, the staff is so wonderful and welcoming. The lunch Bento box was my choice and it was the best decision! The miso soup was very tasty with fresh spring onions. I ordered the salmon bento and was impressed by how fresh everything was. I also appreciated the waitress checking on us very often. Can't wait to come back to try other dishes! read more

Bluefish Bistro - SALMON BOX - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Bluefish Bistrk is located right off of Columbia Pike. It is located near the Starbucks entrance of the Harris Teater which apparently will be closing their doors. When I arrived they had just opened. The hostess was very nice and brought over a glass of water in a fun cup. I went with a traditional shrimp tempura roll and a special roll called the Crunch Muffy. The Crunch Muffy was an interesting roll as it was a shrimp tempura roll with spicy mayo and mozzarella cheese melted on top. The presentation of both rolls were excellent. The Crunch Muffy was good but it felt like a lot of cheese by the second piece. I am hoping the grocery store does not effect their business as this is a place I would come to again. read more

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We had a really great dinner at Bluefin Bistro. We were seated right away and the service was quick. We ordered several appetizers including the soft-shell crab, sashimi platter and spicy tuna on crispy rice. It was all so good! Our favorite sushi roll was the crunch scallop! And we also really enjoyed the rainbow roll. I would recommend checking out Bluefin Bistro! read more

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Hard to find good sushis in the area but this place is worth a try. Ordered it through Doordash. But to avoid extra fees its better to order directly from the restaurant. read more

Excellent service. Our waitress was very attentive and the sushi chef was very helpful on suggesting for sauces and substitutions. Will definitely be back read more

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Bluefin Bistro and Kitchen stands out as one of the better sushi spots on the Pike.. The rolls are generously packed with fish. More than other nearby options. The tun and salmon rolls are consistently solid and reasonably priced at around $9 each. I've tried the sushi box as well, which is $20. It comes with gyoza, tempura, salad, miso soup, spicy tuna rolls, and four pieces of nigiri. The box comes with variety. I also tried the omakase before, which features eight types of fish and hand roll. A great pick if you want to sample a bit of everything. And yes, I couldn't resist... I ate a few pieces before snapping these pics. Parking in the garage is free, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Bluefish Bistro - Sushi Box - Ate a few pieces before taking pic. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Very very mixed feelings about this place It is fairly expensive - best rolls are all $18-20 each. That's a lot for such an odd area. The area is odd because the parking situation is very inconvenient. A parking garage needing an elevator and a walk around the corner. All these factors made me not want to come back... but then I tried the sushi. The sushi was amazing! Very well-made and tasted excellent. You can see why I am so conflicted. Absolutely phenomenal sushi, but I'm afraid the inconvenient parking and high price may scare me from coming back. read more

So yummy and tasty very fresh fish. Also real authentic wasabi that had the right spice and kick. Amazingly kind service very attentive and helpful. Good miso soup and salad came with this meal aswell. Also black dragon roll was amazing wish i took a picture but we all ate it up fast. read more

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I decided to treat myself for sushi dinner, and tried this place for take out. I must say that I'm glad that I decided to do so. The expertise of picking it up was smooth and pleasant. food was also great! read more

Delicious. Fantastic. Best sushi in the area. Great portions. Lunch deal is perfect. It will be missed.

I came on a Friday night right after dinner rush. There were plenty of seats available, that being said I decided to sit at the bar. The restaurant seemed very modern and a great place for both a casual or business dinner. I ordered a sashimi dinner and appetizer and a bottle of Saki that was suggested by the waiter. Everything tasted great, fresh, and nothing seemed frozen like other places I've been. The pieces of sashimi were thick and I felt like I got a really great deal. If you're looking for a place that's tucked in a shopping center and not to busy that taste great and won't break the bank I would suggest this place. Lastly when finding parking I stuffed the under ground parking where the Harris teeter is. read more

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Not bad. Good service. Smaller size but good enough for families. A bit pricey but I guess goes with the territory read more

About a 3.5: Bluefish Bistro had recently opened in the plaza where Harris Teeter is - this Korean-owned sushi restaurant offers an extensive menu that includes hot and cold apps, salads, sashimi, nigiri, maki rolls, specialty rolls, entrees (such as bento boxes, grilled chicken, grilled salmon, garlic shrimp, etc.), noodle dishes, soups, and daily lunch specials. We came here for an early dinner and were able to be seated right away. We ordered: +two ootoro nigiris - the ootoro was fresh and melted in our mouths; I loved that they didn't use too much rice +tempura udon - in a kombu broth with a side of shrimp and vegetable (zucchini, sweet potato) tempura; definitely request some togarashi; the broth was way too bland for me; the veggie tempura were definitely more crispier; the shrimp, while large and juicy, the batter was less crispy and a little more soggy +the Sashimi Combo B - this came with a chef's choice of 15 pieces of sashimi; nicely presented with generous cuts; there were a few cuts that were okay, and some that I didn't care for; the quality of the fish was okay; this was served with a generous cup of miso and a salad that a delicious creamy sesame dressing I thought it was funny that they had tiki glasses to serve water in - ha! The staff were very welcoming and kind; very attentive, and everything was cleared in a timely manner. The space is cute and cozy. Parking is free in the retail underground garage, and the restaurant is easy to get to. +ootoro nigiris +good veggie tempura +friendly & kind service! +free retail garage parking available read more

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So happy that this spot opened up near me for when I need some sushi!! The physical spot and ambiance is so cute - parking is also easy and free in the Harris Teeter lot. Big pro for this area! I got my food to go so can't speak too much to service, however I can speak on the food. I thought the portion sizes were great, and it tasted good. My one minor complaint is that the rice was extremely sticky - way too much so (perhaps something wasn't balanced when making the rice). Still, I can hope that this won't be the case all the time - and will definitely return! read more

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Solid 3.5/4 star casual dinner or sushi takeout place. Came here for dinner and over half the tables were full with some to go orders lined up, it was looking optimistic. We both got the sashimi dinner sets including both soup and salad. A huge plate with an array of chef's choice pieces were arranged. Fish was cut thick (not my favorite) but had good taste and freshness for the price point. The plate also had cut cucumber and beautifully arranged sliced apples, not super traditional but I guess it works. Soup and salad were good and I particularly liked the salad dressing. Servers were nice and attentive ( I think this place is run by Koreans bc I overheard them speaking to each other in Korean) All in all, good experience. Didn't try the rolls but the ones that the table next to us looked good. If I lived close by, might be a recurring takeout place. Oh and PSA for the ladies - this place has the cleanest and newest bathroom for a casual neighborhood restaurant I've seen in a while. read more

My friend and I came on a slower evening and we found garage parking within a very short walk to the bistro. Even though there was only one server managing the floor, the service was lovely. The interior is pretty and it felt perfect for a cozy and quiet date atmosphere. The portions were large and the sushi was pretty standard. Overall a good experience. read more

Bluefish Bistro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I ordered the chicken yakitori and sushi combo. The yakitori was decent, but the sushi was definitely the highlight for me. The quality of the seafood was very good and fresh. And the combo comes with a soup and salad. And everything was priced reasonably. Overall a good experience. read more

OH MY GOSH!! Hands down this is the BEST sushi in Northern Virginia! Amazing flavors and so fresh! My husband and I come weekly ...you must try the spicy tuna rice crispy - OUTSTANDING! You will not be disappointed. read more

I was looking for a nice, relaxed spot to eat sushi with a friend and stumbled upon this place on a whim. Parking was convenient with the garage next door, though it's easy to get turned around, so remember where you park. The restaurant is located a few doors down from Harris Teeter at the front of the building. Upon entering, I was seated quickly. The staff were very friendly while I waited for my friend to arrive. Once we both sat down and received our waters, we browsed the menu and ordered a variety of sushi. The food came out relatively quickly, and as we were finishing our first rolls, the server promptly asked if we wanted more. We happily ordered a few more rolls. Overall, everything tasted good and my friend and I enjoyed catching up over a nice meal. I noticed a few parties of four and a couple of two, but the venue isn't the largest, so I'm not sure how well it would accommodate larger groups. Nonetheless, it was an enjoyable experience and I would definitely like to try more items from the menu. read more

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Our family really enjoys this sushi place! Even the non-sushi eater finds udon to enjoy. We're so glad that we have a lovely neighborhood spot with great service and fresh fish! read more

If you are an Ariake fan, you'll love this new sushi spot! This spot is a chef-owned family restaurant - a relatively small restaurant with a modern, clean interior. Service is really nice and quick, providing you miso soup and salad as starters, and a cool tiki water cup haha. They probably serve some of the freshest fish & ingredients, and they also provide specialty cuts that you usually can't find anywhere else. We had Madai, Kanpachi, Uni, and a range of Bluefin Tuna: Otoro (super-fatty), Chu-toro (medium-fatty), and Akami (lean-tuna), and for the specialty rolls, I was obsessed over the Summer Breeze that was topped with strawberries. Highly recommend this spot, and will definitely be back! read more

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tldr: another option for great sushi in Arlington at the expected price point for the area. Came here for a date night after seeing plenty of instagram hype for the sushi. Situated in the same plaza as a Harris Teeter, Bluefish Bistro comes in as another local option for quality sushi at as-expected-in-Arlington prices. For two, we ordered takoyaki appetizer, Sashimi combo A (12 pieces), and a specialty roll (that I cannot for the life of me remember at this point, I think it was the paradise roll). We were also pleasantly surprised when they also comped us the M-80 appetizer, which is basically a specialty roll in itself. The rolls were okay, but what stood out to me overall was the sashimi combo--all of the pieces of fish were very tender and large cuts. At its price, it will definitely be enough to fill you up. read more

Great addition the neighborhood! I had the chirashi lunch special which came with a cup of miso soup and the Mexican roll. Rice and fish were both done very well. Lunch prices are a great deal. Ambiance is nice, lots of natural light and clean, new interior. Also loved the soulful music they had playing. read more

Bluefish Bistro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Our favorite sushi spot! Always fast, fresh, and delicious!! We have tried just about every roll and we love them all!

We came in on a Wednesday night and were immediately greeted by the friendly staff. We got a free appetizer (jalapeno boom), which was delicious. We also ordered the rainbow roll, tempura appetizer, and shrimp/tuna roll. Everything was yummy and reasonably priced. read more

Bluefish Bistro - Rainbow Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Hands down my favorite sushi spot in Arlington. I've ordered delivery here a bunch and never disappointed. I went in person today and ordered a sushi combo B, and it was great. The sushi here is perfect. The service was great. I will be back! read more

A solid addition to this area, its location in the same corner plaza as a Harris teeter makes it super tempting as a lunch time stop in. There's a private parking garage (some elevators were broken so you may want to go through the supermarket to get up.) Lunch courses were well-sized and I was full after eating my generous chirashi bowl. The sashimi special had about 11 pieces and optional bowl of rice. Everyone also got miso soup, which was good. Dinner pricing runs a bit higher ($25+ a person) but lunch items had a good selection and was around $17-20. The service was good, they were willing to split the check, provided water refills without prompting, and food came out at a steady pace. Currently they have a social media campaign - 10% off for dine in if you are following them on instagram. Give them a try! read more

Bluefish Bistro - Pricing is for single nigiri, negi-toro roll was 5 pieces. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Newish sushi joint in the "centro" shopping center. I came on a random weekday and it was empty so i got top service. I had the agedashi tofu appetizer and some rolls and nigiri. The sushi was amaaaazing, so fresh! Some of the best fish i have had as of late. I wouldn't get the tofu again but will definitely be back for more sushi!! read more

Wow wow wow this taste so amazing!!! I am a big fan of poke bowls I been eating them almost my whole life! Hawaii has always been my favorite place in the US for them. This reminds me of Hawaii, this is my second time here I had their sushi rolls and that was amazing as well! I tried to try it two different times before I leave a review and they are still freshly new establishment! It's really easy to find and there is free parking, which makes it even better! read more

Bluefish Bistro - Poke Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Centro Arlington residents rejoice-- we finally have a Japanese restaurant option besides the usual pho and Harris Teeter! Bluefish Bistro is a modern Japenese restaurant offering the usual sushi combos, bento boxes, udon, and more! Bluefish was empty on a Monday evening, which makes it all the better reason to be drinking some Japanese sake & beer for some post-work happy hour. We tried a number of sashimi, sushi combos, and the chicken teriyaki bento box. The sushi tasted fresh & the bento box offered a yummy alternative for those who aren't into raw fish. The pricing can be a bit $$, ranging from $16+ for sushi, but you get more than what you pay for and will have plenty leftover to take home. Plenty of tables available for larger groups. We can totally see ourselves coming back for drinks and Japanese appetizers as well as when we have the occasional sushi craving. read more

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We love how the chef's had a complimentary appetizer available to try. The uni and salmon roe sushi had incredible umami and freshness. The smoky bear roll was creamy and flavorful, the octopus roll was fresh and tasty, and the eel roll was creamy and savory, our favorite of the night. read more

Bluefish Bistro - Smoky bear roll, black dragon roll, fire mountain roll, uni, and salmon roe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We had a party of 15 and this place was awesome!! Great service and location. Lots of outside space in front of the restaurant too. Highly recommend!!! read more

Very clean, great decor, excellent service, and delicious sushi!! They also offer military discounts. This will definitely be a regular spot for us! read more

Great new sushi spot that just opened. Got the sushi dinner which had huge high quality pieces and a good variety, at a great price (see photos). Service was timely. Easy parking in the Harris teeter lot underneath. They're still working out some issues due to being new (water tasted funny due to bleach in cups, some food was delayed, part of the order was wrong) but they acknowledged this and proactively gave us a small discount which was nice. Kid friendly with ample high chairs, chopsticks for kids, kids water cups, accommodated a special kids roll. However marking 4 stars as they did NOT have a changing table in the bathroom which was very surprising and the staff said they didn't plan on getting one (even a portable one that folds up). Please put a changing table in the bathroom so people don't have to change dirty diapers on the floor!!!! Almost the entire restaurant was families with kids so sure we were not the only ones with this issue. Will definitely be back soon otherwise! read more

Bluefish Bistro - Sushi dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Wasn't sure what to expect when we tried this place but so happy it opened up. We came on a Friday night and sat at the sushi bar. got a roll on the house as an appetizer (think because they're still new) and ordered 4 additional rolls - all amazing. The price to portion ratio is on point, and the sushi is so fresh which is super refreshing, will now be our go to sushi spot in the neighborhood read more

Great addition to the area. Fantastic quality of fish, care in preparation and service. They have specials on a board with fresh fish. Everything was delicious and priced very reasonably. read more

Super nice people working there and yes that matters. Good sushi with reasonable prices . Went in for lunch, they have good specials but I just got a normal combo . Everything was very good read more

Tried bluefish bistro for the first time today with a friend! They offer lunch specials even on a Saturday. For appetizer, we had the soft shell crab which was a pleasant surprise! We both enjoyed it a lot. We also got an additional deep fried sushi on the house (probably a new restaurant promo?) I got the chirashi bowl lunch special - it was a really good deal and a good selection of fish. The sashimi lunch box that my friend got also has a good amount of food (tempura, sushi, sashimi, rice, salad). Servers were nice and attentive as well. It is not the best sushi I have had in the area, but definitely a solid choice (especially if you live nearby!) and would consider returning to try other things! read more

Bluefish Bistro - Deep fried soft shell crab and an appetizer on the house (fried sushi) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The sushi was simply amazing. The service was just as great. We had a great family dinner without feeling rushed. Everything came out at a good pace so we could carry on a good conversation and appreciate the food. read more

Just found this spot. It seems pretty new still but it's cozy on the inside. A nice spot for a lowkey sushi lunch or dinner. Not to mention the service was good. The real star was the sushi chef. Gave us a roll to try on the house that was delicious! Will be back. read more