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    Bluetail

    4.3 (100 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    BLUETAIL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Wilson L.

    I had an amazing time dining here at Bluetail Sushi. This is the best sushi in town. The sashimi is amazing and the rolls are delicious. The prawn tempuras are unreal too. Definitely would recommend checking this spot out.

    Andrea M.

    My friends and I were all craving sushi so we went to this place and it did not disappoint! For just under $30 we got the Sashimi Dinner Combo and it was honestly worth what we paid for. You get miso soup, and sunomono salad, which were both extremely refreshing to start off with. Then we got 4 pieces of tempura(shrimp and veggies), after that we had our sashimi. The service was great and the place looked amazing and clean as well. Stop by here if you're craving sushi in Kelowna!

    Tuna oshi, alaska roll, negitoro rolls and some prawn tempura.
    Nami A.

    We came in about an hour before we closed and we still received great service and the food was really good! I am from the Lower Mainland and good sushi is hard to come by in Kelowna. Bluetail sushi is actually just as good as any sushi Vancouver. It's just as fresh and just as delicious. The salmon did not have a strong fishy aftertaste which I found most Kelowna sushi joints have (it's telling of the quality of the fish they have). I really loved the tuna oshi and their negitoro rolls are pretty delectable! I'm pretty happy with my dining experience and I will definitely come back. The prices are pretty decent and the ambience is almost business casual? Like you can come all dressed up and you won't feel overdressed. Alternatively, you can be pretty casual and not feel underdressed. Highly recommend!

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    We came for an early dinner (before 6). It was fairly empty. Server says the dinner rush is closer to 7. Lots of parking, private lot just outside the door. We were greeted right away, friendly service. Fish is really fresh!

    Field green salad
    Samantha W.

    Been coming here once in awhile for 3+ years and it's always good. Service is always great. Love the jazz music, decor and ambience. Definitely a nice change from the typical hole in the wall Japanese restaurants. Over the years we've tried so many things on the menu. To name some of the things we've tried off the top of my head: gomae, sunomono, Brussels sprouts, crab rice, Motoyaki, tempura, beef carpaccio, tuna 3 ways, sliders, so many different types of basic and specialty rolls, blue tail wrap, yakisoba, teriyaki, black cod and affogato. Black cod is Soooo delish. Everything is always well done and very delicious.

    Bron J.

    Food/Drink: 40/50 - Don't get me wrong; the food was really very nice. I think the reason I didn't give it a higher rating is because it could have been hotter in temperature, and could have packed some more flavour. I'm really picky here because there's so many great sushi places out there. If I'm in the chefs shoes, I'm doing everything I can to have my edge. In saying that, I'll be back again to try more! Staff/Service: 23/30 - very friendly and accommodating. I felt the men serving us could have been groomed more appropriately for the style of the restaurant. In saying that, their attitudes were professional and welcome. I would be happy to be served by them again. Could have been more interactive with our experience as there was so many delicious and adventurous items to choose from. One quick offer would be to tell the guests specifically what the chef has prepared when it hits the table so we get that unique experience. Decor/Environment: 18/20 - clean, loved the decor. Love the round tables and chairs in the middle of the restaurant. Great style and very comfortable for 2-4 people. Looking forward to coming back! Total: 81/100 #HappyBellyHappyHearts Insta: @HappyBellyHappyHearts

    Dee P.

    One of the best Japanese restaurants in Kelowna ! They are also open later than most everyday. I love their Brussels sprouts and their fish is always fresh. Must try their spicy miso soup :)

    Seafood popcorn
    Tee E.

    I eat a lot of sushi, as I live in Vancouver. My rule of thumb is if you're further than 3 hours fron the ocean, I don't eat sushi there. I make an exception for this place. Most of their food is high quality, and well made. My only complaint though is their portion size. 6 pieces of tuna sashimi for $12 is *alright* but the pieces are half what they should be. I also had the seafood popcorn which was tasty enough, but for $8 I feel they could have tossed more seafood into it, especially considering the pieces were so small. All in all the food is tasty? But $20 in Vancouver for sushi is going to go way further than it is here. Also, who puts lemon with tuna sashimi?!

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    sashimi was fresh & kids loved the gyoza. Comfortable seating with wonderful ambient lighting.

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    4 years ago

    Amazing sushi!! Service is great staff are friendly. The atmosphere is very inviting. Did I say the sushi is AMAZING!!

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    8 years ago

    Worse than grocery store sushi. The service and location is fine, but the food sucks ass.

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    8 years ago

    Not too bad of a spot! Not the best sushi I've ever had but definitely not the worst!

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    7 years ago

    The best sushi in Kelowna. The fish feels fresh and there's a nice selection fancier rolls to choose from. Wow!! Salmon!!

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    12 years ago

    Consistently the best sushi in Kelowna, amid a vast sea of sushi joints. Recommend a reservation, as it can get busy, especially on Fridays.

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    Zen Sushi and Korean Cuisine

    Zen Sushi and Korean Cuisine

    4.5(8 reviews)
    5.7 km

    I had lunch at Zen Sushi today and was pleasantly surprised. First, I know that I love sushi and…read morepretty much all other Asian cuisines. I know this about myself. And then I get sad when I eat pasta, chicken and fries and sandwiches for 3 days straight.... I just can't. So I was in desperate need of some medium grain rice when I headed into this place. I knew from the name that there was some Korean food options being served here. They have a bunch of Korean fried chicken options, but there are also Japanese foods like katsu on the menu that don't involve raw fish. I got the nigiri lunch special. For $21 in the heart of downtown Kelowna, I thought it was a fair price. The lunch special comes with 4 pieces of nigiri, a shrimp tempura/California roll, a few pieces of tempura, deep fried spring rolls, miso soup and a small salad. The salad dressing was good, but the leaves were a little old. Other than that, everything else was great. The tempura was so crispy and the roll was pretty good. The fish quality probably could have been better, but honestly this is middle America and I've had a lot worse. The service was sooooo nice. Everyone I've met in restaurants in Kelowna have been so nice and this was no exception. I loved that my water had a little slice of lemon in it and that they checked on me without being irritating. The food came out fast and I easily paid when I was ready to go. The inside has quite a few tables and nice heavy chairs that remind me of old, fancy Chinese restaurants. They even have an outside eating area. There are some other sushi spots along Bernard street, but this one was the closest to the waterfront. I enjoyed my experience here and would come back if I had the opportunity.

    Fantastic spot in Kelowna downtown for interesting sushi rolls and some Korean bites. We ordered a…read morefew rolls. Highly recommend their mango dragon and ogopogo which I think are the most popular here anyway. All the rolls were great. Good rice to filling ratio and lots of fresh flavours. We also got the snow onion fried chicken. Very very nicely fried chicken. Love the crispy and thin batter. The chicken is still juicy too! Service here is also fantastic. Really friendly and always checking in on you to make sure everything's great, without interrupting your meal. Just a great place to go with friends wether for a nice catch up or a quick meal. Be back soon!!

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    Bluetail - japanese - Updated October 2026

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