My 5th time stopping by for late lunch. The grilled salmon salad was beautifully presented with fresh greens and lovely lotus root. Salmon was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and super moist. Shared a King Kong roll. Each piece was full of crab and shrimp flavor and not oily or mushy. Our wait staff was attentive and friendly. read more

Blufish Sushi Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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Had a small hankering for sushi with fellow sushi lover and two newbies and Blufish amazed everyone! Service was on point, very welcoming, professional and consistently ensuring needs were met from follow up on food after delivery to ensuring drinks were always topped off. While the exterior may look like standard strip mallesque design, the interior is modern with great music to enjoy in the background while able to entertain casual conversation amongst friends. It was like a transition into a sushi oasis as you pass through the doors to enjoy the fresh flavors the chefs prepare for you to enjoy! The portions, flavors and detail involved were excellent and by far this was one of the best sushi establishments I have visited in some time. Highly recommend checking out Blufish if you have that growing desire for sushi in style! It will be a "boat" load of fun and your tastebuds will be happy as well! read more

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Son and girlfriend are in from Michigan and they wanted to go to Blufish for dinner and we quickly said yes. Made reservations for 6pm, it was very easy to do online. We were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server was really nice and gave us a moment to look at the drink menu and appetizers. We ordered Crispy Brussels, Bulgogi Egg Rolls, House Salad and Vegetable Tempura to start. The Crispy Brussels were delicious and not too oily. The House salad dressing was really really good and the salad sat on top of a fried wonton. It had fresh oranges that were refeshingly good. I did not try the egg rolls but I was told it was better the last time we came here. The tempura batter was light and crispy and was not fried too long. For my main I ordered the Veggie Fried Rice and Yakisoba (Both Veggie). The fried rice is so addicting could have eaten the whole plate. The Yakisoba was had a really good flavor and I could have eaten that whole thing as well. As always, really good as usual. I'd come here 100% of the time when asked. read more

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If you like tuna and low-calorie dishes, this is the best. Try the spicy tuna seaweed salad and the tuna tartare. I'm obsessed. Great service, ambience and music read more

My daughter and I came for dinner close to 9 pm after a dance competition. The restaurant was packed and we didn't have a reservation. They were able to seat us quickly at the sushi bar, which was fine since we were starving and wanted to go back to our hotel right away. Portion sizes are large, especially the maki rolls. We had the salmon tartare and snow crab apps to start. The salmon tartare was delicious. The wasabi chips were a little overpowering. The snow crab was good, but nothing spectacular. The spicy octopus roll had good flavor, however each piece was so big that it was hard to eat without it falling apart and spilling. It would be better if it was just a little less wide. Overall, it was a nice dinner with good service. read more

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My cousin and I had a lunch yesterday. The food was well prepared, tasty, great presentation of dishes, especially Sea Bass, Gulf Shrimp, and Exotic Bomba for a desert. Service was exceptional from the reception area - cheerful, polite, welcoming. The waitress was Exceptional - warm smile, caring, asking on time, and thoughtful. The place is elegant, clean, modern, smart decor, authentic. One of the memorable visits when all stars came along - very good service, tasty dishes, relaxing atmosphere. read more

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We had a very nice lunch. I was so impressed by the vegetable bento -- it was inventive, unexpected and delicious. The grilled tofu was great tasting. And the fried vegetable rice also so good. Shiitake rolls tasty as well. Anyone can stir fry some vegs and call it a vegetable dish but someone assembled a veg bento that made me not even miss that there was no meat. My companions enjoyed their bento and sushi platter also. We all loved that little salad and those crispy fried (potatoes????). Lunch prices were very reasonable. Nice ambience, prompt service. read more

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I love the variety offered by this sushi spot! My absolute favorites on the menu are the Mango Madness (the mango and cilantro flavors are incredible) and the Crispy Tuna Rice. I have come here for lunch during the week a couple times and the service is always quick, attentive and pleasant. We are repeat customers and will continue to enjoy this as one of our favorites. read more

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So, so impressed with the quality of the food and service. This place is so unassuming & tucked away in a strip mall, but it was one of the best sushi restaurants I've ever been to. Really stylish, clean & well maintained interior, friendly and quick service and DELICIOUS, outstanding food!!! Radu was a wonderful server and the entire experience was nothing short of amazing. read more

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Food is amazing. We go all the time. The sushi and appetizers are amazing . Ambiance in the booths are excellant but there is one issue and I hope they address it. The pour for cocktails is unacceptable. If I order an old fashioned at their other location (Park Ridge) it's perfect, in Vernon Hills, it's half the size. For $17 you can't have that big of an under pour. Compared to other high end restaurants it's even worse. read more

Blufish is a nice sushi place in the Vernon Hills area. The dining area is modern and relaxed. The staff has always been friendly to me here. I like coming here for the lunch specials! On this visit, we had the sushi blufish boat for 2 & the takoyaki. The fish was fresh! The sushi was decent. The takoyaki had good flavor. It was a nice weekday lunch here. I also like their udon and black dragon maki! read more

Blufish Sushi Bistro - Blufish boat for 2 - Japanese Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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Ordered Bluefish don Beautiful fish but served in separate containers with about 1/2 teaspoon of wasabi There was no way to order extra wasabi with online order. Very disappointed. Second time order with similar problem Last time I didn't get any wasabi! So last time online order. If you go here. Better go in person read more

When I booked my reservation for Blufish Vernon Hills this Halloween for my anniversary, I hadn't visited for a couple of years. We love sushi, and we were pleasantly surprised with the freshness and quality of the fish. The ambiance is great as well. The music is good and the booths are comfortable and private. We decided to do the same for my spouse's birthday last night, December 13, 2025 at 6:00. We reordered the delicious sushi boat for 2, their house saketini and a Japanese beer. I tried a shrimp robata skewer as an appetizer, and he had some veggies tempura. Both were excellent. Once again, food was ample and delicious, and the service was friendly, but stretched a little thin. It seemed the bus persons were fewer last evening. However, the experience with the host staff made a special evening a bit unsavory. Like last time, I had reservations. We asked for a booth when they sat us at a small table at the window. They moved us to a larger table closer to the door where it was cold and drafty this frigid evening. They told us they held the booths for larger parties with reservations. I counted the 5 empty booths when we were finally seated. As we left, I looked over the booths reserved for larger parties, and all 7 or so of them had only two people. I felt like we were treated differently based on age or maybe because we were a gay couple. My husband mentioned to them on the way out how much we like the food and the ambiance, but how the seating policy made us feel like second class customers. He got no understanding, just a bunch of excuses about some vague policy that evidently lets the persnickety hostesses seat anybody anywhere they want. It's a shame. I'd like to go back, but but with that kind of door treatment, we'll seek out a more accommodating sushi restaurant next time. read more

Blufish Sushi Bistro - Anniversary sushi boat celebration - Japanese Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

First time ever to Blufish...which I found here on Yelp! Parking is abundant because this is in a huge strip mall complex and basically at the corner of Milwaukee and route 60. You get the elegant, cozy Vibe right as you walk into the restaurant because they have those outdoor space heaters right along the walkway. What a nice touch. The teenage hostesses were complete dingbats, and one of them was the same one I talked to on the phone when I tried to make a reservation earlier. They definitely could use training. Or common sense, or something. As quickly as we receded, however, a nice server, dennis, came over to our table. He was outgoing, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and very accommodating. Our hot water with lemon and our green tea arrived so very quickly. The green tea was not the greatest I've had at recent because it's two other Japanese restaurants, but that's okay. It was hot and hit the spot. We ordered edamame, some sort of tofu, and seaweed salad. The edamame was standard edamame. The tofu was quite nice and I found the mixed seaweed salad to be piled abundantly, full of flavor, and with a variety of seaweeds which was really nice. My blue friend sashimi and octopus sashimi we're both excellent although not the world's greatest. What knocked it out of the park for me was the rainbow Tobiko, it was absolutely as delicious as it looked! All along, customer service was excellent. At 8pm on Saturday night, Blufish was so very busy but not overwhelmingly loud. For dessert, we shared what I think was a hazelnut sorbet truffle filled with cappuccino, and four mochi (two red bean and,two green tea), and both desserts were fabulous. All done, with tip, we were well north of $100. I found that to be expensive for the evening but we had a wonderful time. read more

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Third time here since August, love everything here. Try the sashimi dinner (15 piece) this time, love it! Service was ok. Very lovely environment like always. read more

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Unassuming sushi spot in a strip mall. But when you walk in, it feels like you are in an actual standalone restaurant. The restaurant is big, with two different dining areas, modern decor, and we were immediately greeted by the host staff. We went on a weekday during dinner, and only had to wait a few minutes. We requested a booth and they gladly accommodated us. Tables were clean, and our waitress came to introduce herself promptly. Huge plus is the bathrooms are so clean and smell good! We ordered: edamame- fresh, not frozen Tempura- Huge portions, perfect batter, not greasy Miso- very flavorful Salad- the dressing is drinkable; it is the best miso dressing I've had! Chicken teriyaki bento- plating and presentation was superb. Portions are big enough for two, veggie fried rice was quality, chicken was juicy with just the right amount of sauce, and another huge portion of the tempura with 2 huge shrimp included. California rolls that were included were top notch, and edible, unlike the cheap ones other places serve. Husband got the udon noodle soup- he said broth was good, another shareable meal. California Sunset roll- it was ok, the salmon and ingredients all tasted fresh Golden Ebi- I was ecstatic that they have a golden shrimp roll; this is one of the many reasons I'd come back. Total experience: My top sushi place in Chicagoland now! 10/10 read more

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Food is amazing . Beautiful atmosphere. Hand rolls. Bento box. Fast service. Everyone is super nice in there read more

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Excellent atmosphere, with excellent food! Fish was fresh, maki was well constructed and rice was properly seasoned. Pricing is a bit on the high side but the quality and service do make up for it some. Waitstaff was attentive and food was served in a timely manner. Restaurant was clean, and well maintained. If you are looking for definitely one of the better places in the area. read more

I have been to this restaurant a few times, and every time, I have had a good experience. Blufish serves excellent Japanese food with good variety and delicious flavors. It is an upscale, elegant establishment that is a great part of Vernon Hills' restaurant scene. In my most recent visit, I tried multiple dishes that included sushi rolls, sashimi, chicken karage, sashimi salad, okonomiyaki, scallops, and a saké drink. All the food I had was super tasty and good. The fish was fresh and had big chunks or pieces. The okonomiyaki, which is a savory Japanese pancake with seafood, was super yummy. It was my first time having it. The scallops dish, whose name I can't remember, was unique in taste and very good. The sushi rolls were big, and I liked how they were created. We received good service. The ambiance is nice. The restaurant is on the pricier side, but you do get your money's worth. I highly recommend checking out this restaurant if you haven't been here before. read more

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Stopped in for dinner and the service was ok, waiter took quite a bit to come around, when we ordered drinks it took him even longer to drop them off, felt like we had to preorder cause he was just lagging. The food was good my favorite part was the shishito peppers such good flavor! The mangotini was delicious. read more

I have frequented this sushi spot and it's always at the top of my list. They have an excellent selection of hot and cold apps, great cocktails, and a good vibe inside. Our server was nice and very patient with us considering we came out to dinner to catch up with each other. It took us a while to order so we appreciated him very much! We ordered a few apps, 4 sushi rolls, and a dessert. All were very tasty and made with quality ingredients. It's located in a very unassuming spot in a strip mall by the Dick's Sporting Goods. If you like sushi, I would check this place out! read more

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Great sushi. Service is good and the place is well decorated with cool vibe. Love the cold sake choices.

Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food. For food, we started with some complimentary crab salad with tempura flakes which tasted great They have a lot of unique rolls to choose from. We decided to try the Poseidon, Mango Madness and Crunchy Muffin. They were all very different but the mango was probably my favorite. We tried that one with the black rice which added a subtle nutty twist. The Poseidon was the most sushi-est but was a little too spicy for me with the jalapeños. The crunchy muffin was also very different than anything else I've ever had before. Mozzarella in sushi is a bit questionable but it grew on me the more I had it. Aside from food, the interior decor was beautiful and our waitress was very attentive and helpful. Great spot for date night! read more

Love everything about this place! The restaurant is modern and chic which is perfect for a date night or a dinner with friends. Every time I've come, the staff have been great. They have a huge variety of rolls and sushi combos, and so far everything I've tried has been delicious and fresh. I continue to return for good reason! read more

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I was looking for a sushi place in the area, I really was surprised for the best, the sushi are fresh and so good!!! I had few appetizers and nigiri and I liked every bite!! Definitely recommend! Service is great too, food presentation beautiful read more

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Nice atmosphere, good food!!!! Good service! All have made us return several times!!!! read more

Unfortunately no pics from the great food, will get them uploaded later Bluefish is a nice place for an outing, they have good cocktails (try the wasabi-stuffed olives !!) Their sushi is great, their cut is a little thicker than others but the quality is outstanding! read more

Blufish Sushi Bistro - Dessert - warm chocolate cake with green tea ice cream - Japanese Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

This is my favorite place to come for sushi. Reasonably priced. Menu has something for almost anyone. Favorite things - spicy tuna crispy rice, spicy tuna seaweed salad, yellowtail scallion roll, and the mangotini. We always order more rolls switching up each time but the yellowtail scallion is a mainstay and wonderful in its simplicity. Service can be hit or miss but we go back again and again. Usually have amazing service in the bar area. read more

Fantastic and fresh food! Reasonably priced! A bit loud but the atmosphere is great! Black Cod Appetizer is the best! Poseidon is excellent as well read more

Been there a few times. Love the food and ambience. The reason for a 3 star is the support staff. They hover around watching you take a last bite of your food. The second you are done eating, they will reach out to your plate, asking if they could take it away. Last time we dined was on Sunday, 8/3/2025 for dinner. A staff tried to do this while I am still chewing my last piece of sushi. I told him that I was still working on it with my mouth full. A few minutes later, the same staff came back again! I found it to be very rude. I hope that the management trains the staff differently, or better yet, purchase more plates! read more

Great modern vibe inside. Makes you feel like you aren't eating at a strip mall in Vernon Hills. Sushi is always fresh. Highly recommend the spicy edamame! read more

DELICIOUS!! Blufish exceeded all expectations when a colleague and I ventured there for lunch. From the helpful staff to the ambiance, and beautifully presented food with amazing quality and quantity, Blufish gets 5 stars all around. Their lunch specials are also totally reasonably priced. I had a bento-style plate with chicken, sushi, crab rangoon and fried rice, which came with miso soup and an appetizer, all for about the price of lunch at Panera. A day later, I'm still talking about my great meal. Their menu is huge and I can't wait to go back. It will be soon! read more

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Had become one of my favorite restaurants. I love sashimi and have never been disappointed. Staff is attentive, atmosphere very calming unlike some hibachi restaurants. read more

Came here on a Friday night for the first time with a friend. If this is part of the same chain, I have been only to the Glenview location all these years. So this one is located in a strip mall and parking is shared amongst the other couple hundred of stores in the strip mall so it is a challenge. Once you walk in the ambience is very modern with chandeliers and making it look very high end. The menu is quite extensive as well which was great to see. Lots of employees so someone is always asking if you need more water bringing and or removing plates etc.. The sushi concept here is very modern and lots of different fusions and influences so I would say very Americanized and delicious. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Went for dinner on a Tuesday night. Started off with a Sapporo draft beer. Ordered blue fish ceviche, and the 15 pieces sashim. Loved the taste of blue fish ceviche with the jalapeño( gives it a nice kick). Sashimi was good thick slices. Would order again. read more

Blufish Sushi Bistro - Blue Blufish Ceviche & 15 Piece Assorted Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

I love going to BluFish. It's a beautiful restaurant and the food is always outstanding. I have a gluten intolerance and Jovan was excellent with checking to make sure my order was gluten free. Some favorites are the lavender iced tea. I wish they sold their syrup because I'd buy it in bulk! It's sooo good! Love the spicy tiny roll and their salads. Honestly, everything from there is delicious with great service! read more

Whenever I want to treat myself, I go here. The sushi is delicious and the ambiance is chic and relaxed. Also the service is amazing! read more

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The food & drinks here were very good. The sushi was fresh, the gyoza was delicious, and the drinks were perfect. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. read more

First time in the area. My husband and I were craving sushi and found this place on Yelp. Sooooo grateful we did bc it is hands down one of the BEST we've had. Our waitress was PHENOMENAL! I can't recall her name but she went above and beyond to make sure everything was amazing for us. The Hamachi belly/toro melted like butter and left us wanting more and more. The sea bass came out dry but she was on top of it and brought us a fresh plate and it was top tier! The sauce it came with was to die for. Sadly, we were in town for a short trip. We have no problem catching a turn around flight just to go eat here. Coming from people who live in CA and have endless options and access to sushi/sashimi/nigiri etc. we will say it one more time....HANDS DOWN best tasting sushi/sashimi/nigiri/sea bass we've ever had!!! Lastly, the spicy mayo is like no other. I could eat it by the spoonful. The ambience and decor was also stunning and gave it a romantic date night feel Don't waste your time pondering and just GO! I'll be dreaming about this restaurant and lucky are the locals who get to eat here more than once. I've added the only pictures we took. Wish we would've taken some of everything we ate read more

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I have a bit of mixed feelings about this place so this is closer to a 3.9 than a solid 4 review. We came for Valentine's Day dinner so my review is based on these things as a whole: Ambience: the ambience is amazing , not overly fancy but just right and cozy for a date night, girls night out etc. if possible snag a booth for even cozier vibes Service: the service was great, very attentive , kind, and the restaurant even gave us a little bar soap as a gift for the special occasion Parking: Blufish is located in a decent sized plaza with many spots for parking but try to come earlier than peak times to get your spot because it can get busy Food: the food/sushi for us was just alright. The sushi was acceptable but the fish could be a bit fresher and sushi rice a bit more vinegary. They had creative choices and we especially enjoyed the dragon fire that came with flames! The rest of the sushi was okay but nothing to rave about. I assume Blufish is probably the best sit down sushi restaurant in the area though. Maybe I need to review this through a different perspective but since we are from Los Angeles any random sushi place in any area serves this kind of standard and sometimes it's even fresher. However it's right by the Pacific Ocean so I'm not sure I can review this with the same standard. So take my food review with a grain of salt All in all I would come again but maybe for their Bento boxes and cooked foods read more

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