This place is a gem! Was looking for a nice place for fish this evening and came across Chuck's Fish. Didn't know anything about it - but the menu posted on Yelp looked promising. It was the right choice! Started with the Kimchi Brussel Sprouts. All I can say is Wow! They were amazing - crunchy, sweet, savory, and BACON! A real treat! For entrees, we couldn't decide on the Parmesan Crusted Grouper or the Grouper Picante - so we ordered both. Parmesan crusted grouper came with asparagus and grits while the Picante grouper came with a potato cake, micro greens, and asparagus. Both were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. We both thought that the picante grouper was just slightly better on flavor - but both are winners. These were market price fish - which each costing about $42-44. Service was amazing. Our servers (Julio and his trainee) were terrific and were patient and answered all of our questions. Overall - this is a definite recommendation if you are looking for seafood in Athens. Fish is fresh, sourced from Destin, FL and the sushi looked amazing (we didn't have it but other tables did). So - give it a try. Only negative is some sort of automatic 3% "operational fee" that they add to the bill. Kind of ridiculous. Please stop it. Enjoy! read more

We come here every time we visit our daughter at UGA. Won't be back. Service was horrible. Was by no means packed and it took 3 hours to finish a simple meal. Our server was really bad. Couldn't get a drink, refill, silver or condiments. For a $700 bill, this absolutely sucked. read more

We went for the first time for our daughter grad celebration our server was awesome the food was great and just quality customer service and good for the price. Athens has a gem shesssh lol we will be back read more

This place opens at 5, we got there around 5:20 on a Sunday evening and it was nearly empty. I'm not from around here and that made me nervous, but by the end of the meal it was 90% + full. Service was fantastic, our server was friendly and offered another preparation for the fish of the day from a different choice in the menu. I had the daily special, Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper over rice with grilled pineapple, pickled red onion and edamame. The grilled pineapple perfectly complimented the blackened fish, jerk spice prepared in that way can land on a the salty side. The pineapple cut the saltiness and really worked when eaten together. The chef clearly understands a layered flavor approach to a dish, this was perfect. My dad had a parm crusted grouper over risotto. Each element was prepared perfectly. The minor issue here was that food took a bit longer to arrive than what I'm used to, but I enjoyed chatting with my dad on the outdoor patio. Restaurant was clean and the server (Allison) was a complete professional, clearly understanding all aspects of dishes they serve. Dessert was a peach cheesecake with hot honey drizzle. It was really really good and worth it! Would absolutely eat here again and this place is a better choice than some downtown Athens offers that have jumped the shark in my opinion. read more

Chuck's Fish - Peach and Hot Honey Cheesecake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Overpriced, slow service, and the outside is filled with gnats. The tongue thaid cocktail is $18 and very small read more

Chuck's Fish - Tongue thaid kinda small - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

This was my first time visiting Chuck's Fish and I was not disappointed. We came on a Friday and there was a wait, but we were able to grab some seats at the bar within 15 minutes. The sever immediately came to wipe down our area and we ordered some drinks. I ordered the Guava Sour since I prefer gin drinks, and my friend ordered the espresso martini. I've heard their Espresso Martinis are really good, so I'll have to try it. Next we ordered appetizers and then our sushi. Everything was delicious and I would love to visit again. read more

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I got the guava sour, soft-shell crab roll, and tuna poke. Honestly my hopes were high because this is an athens classic but I was a bit disappointed. The drink was fabulous - perfect balance between sweet and tart! I was excited to try the sushi but the soft-shell crab roll was a bit too salty and I wish there were some other flavors. I really enjoyed the poke until I found a small piece of steel in it. Unsure of what it was. The service was great but this is not the place you want to be at if you're starving. After we put in our food order I believe it took them an hour to get our food out but I will say we were in a group of 10. It's a beautiful place as well and very elegant I just wish the food matched. read more

Chuck's Fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Ok, Had a 5 star experience and a 4 star experience. ( 4.5 ) Will def go back! -First trip Had sushi roll app and fish entrees. Grouper was as good as you get at the beach spots. Some of the best "inland" seafood I've had. Great service and atmosphere! -Second trip Had sushi roll apps and poke bowl for dinner. Sushi rolls were great. poke bowl was just ok. Some tuna was stringy (But still edible) . Desserts were ok. Service was good, restaurant was busy but server still took care of us. Overall I really like Chuck's and will be back! read more

I like Chuck's, used to go to the original in Tuscaloosa all the time. The Athens Chucks is located in the old bus terminal on Broad Street. Had a nice meal my first stop in. Got the "bronzed" gulf fish (grouper) at Market price was $40. It was delicious. I also ordered a rainbow sushi roll. It was just okay. Noticed a lot of patrons were ordering sushi. Try the cooked fish instead! read more

Chuck's Fish - Bronzed grouper was good and $40. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

This is a good spot. Albeit an expensive spot. I know you're paying for the ambience and the decoration and just getting in there and the location and that adds money to the bottom line. Food is very fresh. The flavors are excellent even the seaweed salad was delicious We had several dishes and started with the calamari it was very flavorful and crispy it tarred like it was dipped in rice flour so it was crunchy but not doughy The dressing over it was delicious We had several roles and a couple of drinks The bill was definitely excessive for the city of Athens - I have heard they do or used to do a happy sushi hour in the past read more

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All but one thing. Everything about this place is great - the food, the drinks, the service, the ambiance. But be prepared to wait and wait a long time with poor estimations by the front desk on the wait times. We've tried this place multiple times all with the same result, and what was supposed to be a 2hr wait last night turned into 3hrs throwing our plans for the rest of the evening off. Would have gone somewhere else, but waiting killed our options for elsewhere. It's great, but no place is worth 3hr waits...sadly not likely waiting for this place again. Maybe someone should introduce them to a reservation system or OpenTable. read more

Sushi was INCREDIBLE! Came back to Chucks the next time we were visiting Athens and it was equally as good. read more

Chuck's Fish - Sunset, TNT x2, Tiger, & Black Dragon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Absolutely wonderful!!! Amazing food. Service and ambiance. Would recommend anything visit here for sure

My absolute favorite restaurant in Athens, GA!! It has a friendly atmosphere perfect for a nice meal with friends or a date. The have regular entrees as well as a full sushi menu! For a higher end restaurant, the sushi is a great price. I prefer their entrees over the sushi, but you cannot go wrong either way. I have never had a bad experience here & highly recommend it to everybody! *Parking is downtown athens street parking* Cup of Gulf Seafood Gumbo ($8): 10/10 Not typically a gumbo person because they usually have pork sausage in them which I don't eat, but this one is strictly seafood & veggies! It has the perfect spice level & flavor for the cup & I also love that they serve it with the rice on top & not underneath! Chicken Scaloppine ($25): 10/10 Can't even put into words how much I love this dish. The gnocchi & chicken is cooked to perfection & the cream sauce being the perfect addition. I have ordered this almost every single time I have gone & never been disappointed. read more

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Now I've always came to Chuck's for their sushi so I decided to switch it up today for my last Chuck's visit before I move out my apartment :( The shrimp and chorizo fettuccine was delicious! Such a filling portion with ample amount of shrimp and fettuccine to go with it. Chuck's all around is such a great restaurant and will definitely be a visit whenever I'm back in town! read more

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Great bartender (Ben). Solid seafood/sushi. Order the Brussels as an app. Last resort was closed and this gem was across from my hotel. I'm glad I stopped in and will be back. read more

Chuck's Fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Service was terrible. Was supposed to wait 30 min for a table, ended up being closer to 45. We got seated around 7:50, and then received drinks, but the waiter hasn't been back to the table and it's 8:20. Update- original waiter never showed up, we got a new one who asked if we wanted drinks with no explanation or apology for the wait Second update- finally got our food at 9pm read more

We had a wonderful first time experience at Chuck's. From the fresh drinks at the bar to an amazing service experience from Hannah, this was a night to remember. This location was a former Greyhound bus station (hence the drink name at the bar) that has been transformed into a trendy eatery. My favorite drink was called Semester Abroad. It was very unique and tasty. Thanks to new friends at the bar for the recommendation. We had the special shrimp, feta, and tomato special as an appetizer and it was nothing short of amazing. Very flavorful, with a great blend of flavors served over rice. We had 4 sushi roles and each was better than the next. Note - the spicy is flavorful and not overly hot or super spicy (coming from someone who doesn't do hot spicy foods). The highlight of our night was Hannah, our menu guide and bringer of fun. She was delightful. As foodies, we love being in the hands of someone who knows the menu really well and has a passion for the food she recommends. It is this care that ensured we had the right blend of experimental dining with tried and true favorites. We will be back to dine with her again. We did tell the manager about our experience as well as we were leaving. Can't wait to come back! read more

Can't take orders over the phone? Why have a phone number. Sorry Chuck's, love your food but yall can do better with service and accommodations. "Go do it online" isn't a valid response. read more

Always great from Sushi to amazing fish selections and delicious sauces to complement them

Not impressed. In fact, I was disappointed. My husband and I had dinner a week ago. Our tiny table was in the doorway between the indoor and outdoor space. There was constant traffic between the two spaces, so we did not get the relaxing dinner experience we expected. The table was too small to accommodate two people. Though my husband enjoyed his grouper, my snapper was subpar. It was dry and overcooked. It tasted like it had been cooked the day before. The chicken appetizer was ok for an Applebee's. Service was slow. I doubt we will return. read more

Chucks Fish has the freshest fish in Athens, GA! They also have great cocktails! Highly recommend!

Best Restaurant in Athens. The best seafood and atmosphere, always excellent service!

Great service, drinks and meals. When we are in Athens we always make sure to have a dinner at Chuck's. We've had various fish and steak entrees and they are always really good. read more

Came for a second visit and I was terribly disappointed. Wanted to try multiple Japanese Whiskey and many were out. Ordered two rolls and they were mediocre at best. The other order was Parmesan crusted mahi mahi again, mediocre at best. The service was horrible we waited an hour for food after waiting 25 min to be seated. They decided to prepare the dishes for parties of 6-9 people before preparing out food. Our business was not appreciated as repeat customers, oWhich is sad because we dine out 2-3 times a week. We were so frustrated about the wait we didn't bother with pics. read more

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Fabulous food! Great martini! Highly recommend this hot spot in Athens. They were crowded (Saturday 5pm). We had to wait, went to bar ordered fab martini... When seated... Hubby got the delicious gumbo for an app... and the Snapper special for his entree... I got the Mahi bronzed... FANTASTIC... Both meals were flavorful and good sized portions. Will return for sure.. Cheers read more

I had the stuffed shrimp, delicious! The service was great. It was a crowded Friday night. The restaurant was lively but not overly so. Everyone seemed to be having a blast! read more

Chuck's is always a great experience. The service is good and the atmosphere is fitting for Athens. We got the yellow submarine, amazon, ed roll, and one of the specialty rolls with fried fish. The ed roll with the steak wasn't my favorite, but all the others were good with lots of flavors. read more

Chuck's Fish - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

The food looks amazing and I was so excited to come here. Our food came out with a great presentation but it was cold and it took 2 hours to come out. The server was not friendly and pressured us to order drinks. All of there sushi rolls come with mayo inside the rolls and it is not listed on the menu (FYI). The sushi (UGA roll) tasted really fresh but $19 for a yellowtail roll topped with tuna? read more

Chuck's Fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Formerly the old Grey hound bus station. This place is fabulous - great food, great service & great spirits! And they did an amazing job, highlighting the architecture of the building. read more

Words cant describe this place! Everything I had, was as good as I've ever tasted. Sushi was wonderful! Very hard to get in this place but well worth the wait. An Athens gem. read more

Chuck's Fish - Fried oysters, stuffed shrimp & blackened fish. Outstanding! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

We visited chucks foods with high expectations because everyone in Athens was raving about their food. The quality of the food was good, and the service was excellent. However, the food was EXTREMELY SALTY. To a point that if you have heart problems, I strongly suggest you skip this place. read more

Food wasn't that great drinks were mediocre at best! I believe it's all hype with less than ordinary execution. Get sushi from Sakura.

Just all around extremely low effort. Our waiter was kind of a deer in the headlights; he was nice but obviously pretty new (or at least stoned, which I figure you would have to be to enjoy the food here at Chuck's). Ambience is decent enough inside, but we were seated outside... in the dark. The girlfriend and I ordered, waited forever, and were greeted with some of the laziest, lowest-concept food I have ever seen. The tuna was especially hilarious looking, and I wish I would've take a picture. Around the time we had finished picking at the food, someone I can only assume is the manager approached my girlfriend and I because we were obviously kind of steaming (in no small part because of the steamed rice that accounted for probably 95% of the volume of this meal). Instead of maybe turning the lights on and hearing me out, they gave me a little bit of lip and asked if we were ready for the check. Now, I worked in restaurants both high and low concept for a very long time, and I've dined in countless others. I can FOR CERTAIN say I had never seen a maître d' respond like a such a toddler (at least to a customer). If I was less completely in awe, I would have been upset--all we could really do is laugh. Well, anyway, thank you Chuck's for a night I will never forget. TLDR: Would have been more satisfied had I just made a box of fish fingers, seeing as how fish fingers taste about the same as the food here at something like 5% of the price. Don't waste your time. read more

It's a popular pick in downtown Athens. I get it. The atmosphere is lively and the mood is fun. They have some nice dishes and a good sushi selection, but everything I tried was a bit on the salty side. I'm a big fan of sushi, having eaten it in cities across the US and around the world. It was not the best sushi I've ever eaten, it's not even the best I've had in Georgia, but the best I've tried in Athens. Although, to be honest, I don't think of Athens as a sushi town. The bottom line for me is, if I'm in the mood for sushi, would I stop here, probably not. I'd wait until I went somewhere near Atlanta or another city with good sushi. If I wanted a good salad and a nice piece of fish, I would definitely consider Chuck's again. read more

Great seafood place with unique dishes. service is quick! its a bit pricey. but i was hapoy!

Every meal I have ever had was absolutely amazing! Sushi is over the top fantastic! Sad my daughter is graduating from UGA - we will miss Chuck's for sure! read more

We have been wanting to try this place for a while. We moved from Athens and jumped at the chance to meet friends here visiting. The restaurant is very nice and has a nice outdoor eating area. We opted to eat indoors. Our waitress was great and gave us plenty of time to visit our friends. We all ordered the redfish special. Two ordered it grilled with a crawfish cream sauce and grit cake, and the other two ordered it sataueed. I enjoyed the dish. Nice piece of fish and the grit cake was good. Again our waitress was great. They have a good wine list and wine by the glass. read more

Chuck's Fish - Fish special with crawfish sauce - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Best sushi in the south east. The sushi chef and staff go above and beyond every time. I travel all over the country on business, .Chucks is still my favorite restaurant. I drive 45 minutes each way every Friday night just to eat at Chuck's. read more

Chuck's Fish - Best sushi in the southeast! Sushi chef and staff go out of their way to impress and engage with the customers. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Athens, Georgia

The problem with Chucks fish. I sat at the sushi bar tonight. I noticed one of the servers prepping plates for food. She had no gloves on. She would put a wad of pickled ginger, which i love, and place it on the plate with her bare hands. Rarely she would put on gloves. Not all the chef's wore gloves either. I didnt eat the ginger tonight. Thats how you get food poisoning. Sincerely, Dr Manto. read more