Interesting restaurant. Sushi was good but not a great value. Only wine beer and sake available. Sake mule was very good.

I had a very good dinner here with friends while visiting Door County. The service was prompt and friendly and the drinks, appetizers, and sushi were very tasty. The space is comfortable, cool, and creatively designed. I'm looking forward to going back on my next visit! read more

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Good food, great table service, but the hostess was rude and unfriendly. I'd go there again, despite the rude reception.

Sooo good. We stopped here as an included lunch with our trolly tour, and loved it. The California salad and sushi was fresh and flavorful. The fish and chips were crunchy and served with an amazing tarter sauce. The Kinky Summer bottle drink was the best part! I love Kinky drinks, and has never had this...now I must find where it's sold. Such perfection in a bottle drink! The waitress was attentive and quick. read more

Went here for dinner ~830 Reservation.ordered calamari which were awesome !!!angus sliders..eh..ahi tuna ..eh..sushi ..eh idk if its because it was late but i expected more .i think if the seafood is good it does not require all that sauces. read more

Highly recommend the tacos. Service was great and we had a very nice waiter. Lots of novelty and traditional sushi rolls as well as a range of other tasty dishes if you're not a seafood fan. Must try the chicken tacos. They are wrapped in flour tortillas, crisped along the edges. The crunch of the coleslaw mixed with the juicy marinade, bursts with flavor and satisfaction. read more

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The decor was nice and the place was clean. The hostess was courteous. The sushi was unfortunately too moist and not enough tuna or salmon in it. The tempura calamari was a total disaster - a lot of dough and not crispy. The crab cakes were probably the best - just remember it is $15 for two pieces. read more

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We went in to get a reservations at 7:30pm. They told us they would not take any new people even though they are open u til 10pm. Honestly as a business owner myself I feel like the bartender just did not want to work any more. Sad to see a business run this way! J read more

Staff was rather curt. We got takeout and they put all of our sushi rolls in one container. The edamame was already cold and the rolls were not good. We ordered two of the "avocado kappa" rolls (avocado and cucumber) and they each had more cream cheese (which was not listed on the menu) than avocado and cucumber combined. The brussel sprouts were the highlight of our meal, even though they could have been crispier. I would not recommend this place for takeout and if you want to dine at their restaurant, be very specific while ordering. read more

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We sat outside on a cool summer evening, so can't really comment on the inside. The food was well presented, but some of the meats could have been better marinated (salmon, stuffed pork chop). Pretty dry. Food took a while to come and the service was intermittent. Don't think the server was that experienced. Overall, not bad, but considering the price, I expected a bit more. read more

Good food. I wish they wouldn't over jazz the hot edamame and just serve it with salt.

It was busy so we sat at one of two tables out on the sidewalk on a very pleasant night. The sushi was fresh and well-prepared. The waiter was friendly and hard-working. I would go again. read more

Great service, cocktails and food! There were vegetarian options for my wife and plenty of options for me. I would highly recommend.

Hopefully in the summer they open for lunch! I wanted sushi for lunch and they don't open til 5. Had the bacon avacado salad. I like onions, but there were A LOT of red onions, too much actually.. The edgy veggie roll was delicious!! As well as the shady ginger and the other roll my fiancé had!! Has a much hipper atmosphere than any other restaurant in Sturgeon Bay!! Compared to Beach Harbor, their prices for classic rolls are the same. Crate's signature rolls are more expensive however. Male server was very nice! Thank you! read more

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Such terrible customer service, that we left and went next door to the Inn at Cedar Crossing for great food, drinks and service! We were judged the second we walked into Crate. read more

I came here for a bachelorette party because it seemed like the nicest restaurant in the area. Crate was smaller than expected but we were still sat comfortably. Our server was very nice and had good recommendations. However, I think it's ridiculous to charge $7.00 for sake drinks. It's rice wine and not even REAL alcohol. I'm from Los Angeles and they wouldn't even charge that here. If you don't offer hard alcohol you should at least advertise that you can bring your own wine and charge a corkage fee. I would have much rather done that. Also, our food took ONE HOUR to get to us. Which is ridiculous. Maybe I'm spoiled in LA but sushi is usually one of the fastest made meals. So that just means they must have been under staffed which should never happen on a Saturday evening. As far as the rolls go there were a couple good ones but overall I was completely underwhelmed, especially for the price. I would say I've been to much better sushi restaurants but if you're craving sushi avoid this place on the weekends because the service is apparently slow. read more

Stopped here for dinner tonight on a recommendation and we were not disappointed. The sushi rolls were delicious. We had the volcano, Geisha Girl, Rainbow roll and Triple A. I think the volcano was our favorite but zero complaints with the others. Will definitely be back! read more

Service was terrible. Our reservation was at 7pm. We were seated right away. Restaurant wasn't even half full. We didn't receive our food for more than two hours. We were served at 9:15. We asked the waiter what the issue was and he said they ran out of prepared sushi rice. It would take more than 40 minutes to make another batch. Seems crazy to run short on sushi rice in a sushi restaurant and it also didn't account for the other hour and 45 minutes. Waiter forgot my drink. Food was mediocre. Lobster bisque had no chunks of last lobster in it and it was thick like paste. We will definitely not go back there. read more

Had a lovely time at crate. The atmosphere, service, and food were equally impressive. I loved my sushi rolls- dragon roll and a vegetable/ mushroom room that was different but delicious. Would go back ! read more

YUM! Great spot, fast & friendly service! Love the menu choices & beers. Cute set up, look up- crates ;) We had a good evening here, can't wait to go back next year! read more

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We made reservations for dinner this past Saturday for my Hubby's 59th birthday. By coincidence, it was also the place we stopped for lunch on a wine/brewery tour earlier in the day. (Lunch was burgers -- nothing special.) We really looked forward to having steak that evening. From the get-go, our waiter seemed annoyed. He blew by us several times (and the place was not that busy). Gave a quick rundown of the specials. My Hubby is a little hard of hearing, and ended up ordering an item they were out of. Instead of just explaining that it was not available, the waiter -- obviously irritated -- barked "I told you that already." He then walked away to give us more time to look at the menu. When he came back, my Hubby told him that his comment and demeanor were less than professional -- to which he replied, "EXCUSE ME???" He stood over my husband, posturing like he was some sort of tough guy. My Hubby told him to walk away -- he asked, "WHY?" -- and I pitched in and told him to get me the bill for the one beer I had since we wouldn't be eating there -- at this point he got loud and belligerent with ME. Hubby called and spoke with the manager today -- who (without hearing our side) took the waiter's side. It's obvious that the lack of professionalism and poor customer service skills come from the top down in this establishment. BTW -- we ended up going to Trattoria Dal Santo -- which had the BEST steak I've ever had, AND fantastic service. read more

The geshia girl shushi was excellent. The bacon avocado salad was tasty but quite small and a bit too much dressing for my liking. read more

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The place where the cool kids hang out in Sturgeon Bay. After a steady WI diet of meat, cheese and beer, I was delighted to have well prepared sushi and a nice selection of wines by the glass. The crispy salt and pepper calamari was outstanding. The service was terrific and nicely low key. Smooth jazz modern music and a great vibe. Take a night off from heavy foods and visit this place, a little oasis Up North! read more

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The best you can get in sushi in the Door Peninsula! I love traditional nigiri or sashimi and this is where I come to find it!

Sushi is the best in town. Little pricey but worth the cost. The fish jumps out of the water directly on to your plate!

Been 1 hour and 5 minutes since we ordered our food... we are still here... and still no food. This rating is for the service considering we haven't gotten food yet. They said the chef was rolling our sushi, but then another person said there was still a ticket in front of ours... just be straight up with us. Also possibly offer us a free drink or a free appetizer that would be quick to come out. One of the waitresses also dropped a dish, and they were very slow to clean it up. It remained on the floor for a while until someone tried to clean it and cut her finger open. Then the staff argued with each other out in the open. Get it together... read more

The worst dining experience I have endured in the last ten years. It took 1 1/2 hours to get mediocre food from an indifferent server. I wouldn't return here for a free meal. Ruined our evening. read more

Our family decided to try Crate for the first time for our daughter's birthday dinner. Our server, David, was lackluster and was much more personable and energetic with the people at the table behind us. I am leaving 3 stars rather than 4 stars because the oysters were served too warm, they weren't on ice which is the standard way they should be served. In addition, my bacon grits served with the scallops entree were lumpy and thick, definitely over cooked and not grits-like at all. If I'm paying $35 for a dish, all of the components need to be well executed. The sushi rolls were very good. If I return, I will get sushi rolls and avoid other items on the menu. read more

The reason I am giving Crate such a low mark is due to their service. The waitress didn't serve us our food for over an hour. She never checked with us with any updates. Beer was flat. Food was about average. read more

I came here looking for a good atmosphere just to relax in and I found it! The waitstaff and bartender was so incredibly friendly. The bartender knows how to great guests and suggest something for everyone. Oh yes and the red wine and dragon roll I got was great! I'll be back again! read more

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The service, food, drinks, and dessert all amazing! Our server was so awesome! He recommend really good items and was very attentive. We started with French onion soup, then the geisha roll. After we had sea scallops and finished with sake flight and the creme brûlée. Definitely will be back! read more

Crate - Scallops and geisha roll! Amazing! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Food and service were just ok. Sushi roll was fine. Also had the whitefish which was ok. Probably wouldn't go back.

We are staying in Sturgeon Bay on vacation and had dinner at Crate tonight. We did not have a reservation but they sat us right away at a table near the bar. Our server, Tom, was wonderful and answered all our questions about items on the menu. We started with the Crab Cakes that were delicious. David ordered the Lobster Bisque and we both enjoyed it immensely. My mouth was watering watching the sushi being served so I ordered a Philly Roll and it was fabulous. David had the Friday Fish Fry and said it was great. I had the Mahi-mahi with the blueberry reduction and it was terrific! We will definitely be back again. Tom was a great server and took great care of us. The restaurant was quite busy so we will be sure to make reservations for our next visit. read more

Booked a table for 6 for their soft opening. This place is solid. With a few tweaks it's easily 5 star. Pros: Our table was ready when we got there, the vibe is upscale and hip. Not what you would expect in Sturgeon Bay. Music in the background was enough to set the scene without stealing it. Easy to have a conversation. Low lighting but not dark and we found it easy to talk, whereas other reviewers thought it was loud. We did find it ridiculously hot but it seemed to get cooler after we mentioned it was uncomfortable. Wait staff and many patrons sleeveless in January. Food: Amazing! Our group started with the calamari and smoked salmon apps. The calamari was tender not chewy with a light tempura batter. Whatever the sauce was it hit a home run with the table. The smoked salmon amazing. Think smoky lox. Most of the table ordered the soup Plankintons Revenge. It's a cream based french onion with, home made soft croutons and CRAB covered in cheese! Outstanding! The salads were generous but not enough to split. The bacon and avacodo would have scored big except it came with no avacodo. (oops!) All of the entrees were on point with seared scallops and ahi getting high marks. The caterpillar roll and sake (smoked salmon) nigeri were also terrific. Great beers on tap and the saki cocktails were also well received. Cons: Although the wait staff was pleasant there are some holes to patch between them and the kitchen. Our order came out in fits and starts. People who ordered the soup got it first but salads came along with the entrees for two others. Yet another two didn't receive anything until the rest of us where half way through our meals. The sushi didn't come with soy sauce. When asked for soy sauce a tiny bowl of soy sauce was delivered and we had to ask for more and were give a standard small bottle. Appetizers were delivered without any small plates or silverware. We all stared at the food while waiting for too long for a way to enjoy them. All in all this place rocks. Finally a new food concept. Don't come here for the standard prime rib and fish fry. Fresh, fabulous seafood, priced right in an inviting atmosphere. Sorry it's not bigger. Us locals will never get in here during season. Welcome Crate! read more

Maybe I'm just a food snob but I was unimpressed by by the food. I ordered sushi and the rolls looked tiny - almost like the ones you would make from a little do it yourself kit. If that's the case, I'll just make my own sushi. Maybe it's because I've been spoiled and have had amazing sushi elsewhere but I would not come back for the sushi. Service was okay - nothing special. I was kind of surprised though that they serve soda in a can and didn't have a soda gun. read more

Food was good but we had horrible service. We arrived at 7pm for dinner. We ordered a sake cocktail and a coke. They were brought to us straight away. We then ordered our appetizer of calamari and our entrees a burger and single albacore sushi roll. Our appetizer was not brought our until 7.45. Our waiter then came buy at 8.20to let us know our entrees will be out. They came out at 8.25. The lead time between appetizer and dinner was way too long. Our waiter was friendly and the food was good. Several tables were seated and given entrees before us who had arrived after us. It's really a shame the service was so bad. The rating would have been a star or more higher. read more

First off, I have never been a big sushi fan but this place changed my mind. The decor was really cool, pieces of driftwood used as shelves for candles and really cool art on the wall. Our waiter (Benjamin) was spectacular! Great service, magnificent recommendations and very knowledgeable. Now onto the food, we shared four rolls, the Crate-ifornian, the the Golden Philly, the Crabby Bee and both our favorite the Flaming Hooch. All were delicious!! Thought the price was very fair for the quality of the food and the service. Can't wait to go back and wish I hadn't waited so long to try it. read more

Only place open on a Sunday that we could find in Sturgeon Bay. Atmosphere was warm and food was satisfactory.

This was a pretty great meal. We got the Geisha Girl, Crate-ifornia and Edgy veggie roll. They were all pretty good, but the veggie was a little weird. The mushrooms did not go well in the roll...and we LOVE mushrooms. Whichever one was tempura battered was the best...but after a while the tempura warmed up the fish and it was unappetizing. We also got the chocolate flourless cake. It was SO GOOD. our waiter was great, the perfect amount of interaction. read more

I hate to do this. This place was recommended to me by my hair stylist, who raved about it. My husband and I are not novices when it comes to sushi, and to be honest, based on my stylist' s review, I was pumped about trying this place out. First, the good. The people who served us were awesome, super friendly and helpful. Gave us some personal menu suggestions that we appreciated. The decor was impressive. This place could really be something special. Sturgeon Bay needs this place to be successful. I personally think they are sitting on a gold mine. The beer selection was pretty good for a sushi place, not normally known for their tappers. Now....forgive me and I hope the owners read this. Our sushi rice was NOT COOKED ALL THE WAY. I'm talking crunchy sushi rice. We had the spicy tuna and geisha rolls, which wohld have been fantastic except for the undercooked rice. Both my husband and I were seriously disappointed. After planning to go there for several days it was a huge let down. If only.... I was actually tempted to call them the next day to give them this feedback (we did carry out). So, all that said, I want to give this place a second chance before writing them off. Like I said i want this place to be successful. Wait until I see my stylist again.... read more