I like coming here for the Sake & the vegan rolls. I noticed this newer vegan friendly menu item (pictured), and decided to have that instead. I'm usually skeptical about restaurants and their cauliflower recipes because they aren't always a hit, BUT this was amazing! I'm glad I found another Vegan option for me in the CWE when I don't feel like cooking. The ambiance is always amazing anywhere for this location. You can sit upstairs at or near the bar, inside/downstairs overlooking outside, or sit outside (weather permitting) and still enjoy the environment. read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - Dragon Cauliflower Bites - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

II ordered the torched Salmon Roll, the Tataki, and the Yellowtail, and those three totally made my night and were absolutely delicious! I will say, parking in CWE can be a little tricky. I also should mention that I came with a big party, and we had called ahead about splitting checks to make it easier. Our server said it would be possible, but the communication was lacking. In the end, we had to write down all our items ourselves, which was a bit of a hassle. Then, when we thought one of the checks was already paid, we returned and were met with some disrespect. I do understand it was a large group, and I give grace to the new server, but I really think they needed a better team effort that night. Overall, the food was amazing, but the service really brought the experience down. read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - mr. miyagi - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Went on a friday night. Made reservations & showed up about 20minutes early. They had availability outside. We said great, sat outside onna nice evening. However the traffic really made it unpleasant. The server took our drink & appetizer order. Returned with drinks & took our food order. The food came out quickly. We ordered tempura, edamame, mango roll, california roll, vegetable roll & had them Make a cucumber roll for our picky eater. Food was decent. Not the best sushi Ive ever had but not the worst either. read more

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I wasn't a big fan as someone who religiously eats out. The server was just ok. She seemed slammed, but we went during light traffic so not many patrons inside/outside restaurant. The weather was permitting so we sat in the patio area outside. Our waters were never refilled and we weren't provided any utensils. Then, when asked we waited 15+ minutes because the host forgot. When we got up to ask again they said, "we don't give utensils out [to non customers]. Lol, weird. Then the host realize we were sitting outside--mind you we mentioned this when asking the first time--she says, "oh, that makes sense." An odd experience. The food wasn't great either. Bite size food portions. Drinks were good, but tasted like a popsicle. I was underwhelmed and probably won't return. There are plenty options in the CWE so you're not missing anything with this one. read more

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The service was not up to par, took 15 minuets to get water and the food took 40 minuets to come out when the restaurant was empty. The inside of the restaurant also smelled very bad like bad fish. read more

I visited the Drunken Dish for the first with a friend on a Thursday around 5pm and had a great time. The restaurant has a bright, open-air vibe with lots of wood that reminiscent of Japandi interior design. Eating here is great for any occasion. Ordered Drunken Fish Signature Roll and it came out so quick. The flavors were a great balance of salty, sweet, and Unami flavors with wonderful textures. The only thing was I inhaled the roll so fast, so maybe a slightly larger portion size would have been nice. Service was fast and attentive. Overall, an excellent place for sushi read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - Drunken Fish Roll - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I went to Drunken Fish last night with my girlfriend -- a spot I always heard my older brothers hype up back when they'd hit the Central West End. It's long had a reputation as one of those "nicer" dinner spots in the area. After finally trying it, I'd say... it was okay. The vibes were decent and the service was friendly and prompt. No complaints there. It was a bit chilly inside, but to be fair, I'm always cold -- so I'll let them slide with that this time. We ordered Asahi beers and asked for them on draft, but unfortunately, they only had bottles. That might seem like a small thing, but the experience isn't quite the same -- the bottle version just never hits right for me. We started with the Firecracker Shrimp. Texture-wise, it was on point: crispy batter and great crunch. However, the "smoky dragon sauce" threw me off. It had this smoky BBQ flavor that wasn't terrible -- just not something I want paired with shrimp. It gave more chicken wing vibes than seafood. Drunken Fish Roll (my order): Shrimp tempura, Japanese mayo, asparagus, topped with tuna, eel sauce, Masago, tempura crumbs, and sprouts. Flavor-wise, it was solid. My issue? The "Japanese mayo" was giving Hellmann's or Miracle Whip more than Kewpie or Kenko. I'll be straight up, if they're going to call it Japanese mayo, it should taste like it. Either that or go heavier on the eel sauce to carry the roll. Crispy Volcano Roll: My girlfriend got this one. I don't like crab mixes, so I didn't try it, but it looked well-presented and crispy. She said it was good but not mind-blowing. It wasn't a bad night -- but it wasn't a great food experience either. Will I try Drunken Fish again? Yes. Will that be soon? No. read more

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After a short google search I found this location and wanted to give it a try. Prior to going I called to see if reservations were needed. They let me know no same day reservations were available and promptly hung up the call. Maybe that should of indicated that it was going to be an eh experience. I brushed it off as maybe they were slammed. They had amble seating and looked like a local regular spot. The type where wearing sweatpants and jeans were typical. The location is very casual. The pricing is probably $35-45 pp depending on what you're in the mood for. You could easily spend more depending on what menu item calls out to you. I went with the pineapple chicken bowl and appreciated having a dish with veggies in it. My friend had a sushi roll. Everything was ok, 2-3 stars. read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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My friend and I came here for quick dinner plans. We were immediately sat upstairs and this was my first time being on the upper floor. I honestly prefer sitting upstairs than downstairs. Nontheless our waiter greeted us and he was polite and patient since this was my friend first time going here. We eventually settled on the chicken teriyaki nachos as a appetizer and for our entrees we got seafood friend rice that contained scallops, crab meat and shrimp. The other dish was a salmon poke bowl. We ordered regular foundation drinks but if you want goo alcoholic beverages this place has some good choices. Everything tasted good. As always until next time... read more

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My go to roll here is the Spicy Eskimo Roll and has been since I was in high school. On Uber Eats they usually have the buy one get one free special so this has me in a chokehold on my off days. I'll be seeing you Drunken Fish! read more

Shanna was my server for a quick lunch, prompt and nice! Miso soup was excellent as was the salad and sushi. Enjoyed everything! read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - Spicy salmon, white tuna, yellow tail and white tuna - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Drunken Fish had good food and good service. I had the summer salad with shrimp. It was delicious. I was immediately turned off by the dirty table, sticky floors, dirty menu, and dirty bathroom. I saw on of their employees smoking outside of the restaurant before going in. Go to Drunken Fish for good food and little else. read more

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I love Drunken Fish! The food is always good and I enjoy when they add innovative new dishes to their menu. Their happy hour menu has a lot of good delicious items and you got to get the nachos! Either one, they both are so good! I have been to more than one of their locations and the service is always great! The swanky atmosphere is always a vibe and I enjoy going here. read more

As someone from the West Coast, I'm always on the lookout for great sushi -- and I'm genuinely shocked (and delighted) when I find it in the Midwest. And I say that as a Midwestern girl transplanted to the other side of the country. I'm also a severe celiac, so finding a place that not only understands gluten-free needs, but intentionally centers them with warmth, heart, and care is a rare and meaningful gift. The Drunken Fish has been a wonderful, delightful place to stop in -- for a meal, a few hours of work, a friendly smile, and, of course, excellent sushi. Chad and Chastity took such great care of me this week while I was visiting, and I'm already looking forward to my next trip back to St. Louis -- and, most importantly, back to The Drunken Fish! read more

I had a coupon for a free shareable so I booked a reservation before it expired. I was excited about trying Drunken Fish because I always see people on the patio enjoying themselves. I was disappointed by the interior. It's underwhelming and outdated. It doesn't give a fresh, lively vibe. The prices were high compared to other sushi restaurants. $22 for an 8 piece maki roll? Come on. The service was good and the Carribbean Roll was delicious. The pineapple bowl was just ok and the firecracker shrimp appetizer was good. Overall the experience was average. read more

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We went here for a date night and spent about $150 on food and a martini. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing across the board. The food was poor, the atmosphere was uncomfortable, and the service was inattentive. The front door is broken, so if you are seated upstairs, expect to hear it slam every few seconds, which quickly becomes disruptive. The restaurant was nearly empty, yet service was still slow and disengaged. Staff were in the back eating instead of attending to tables, and when we had to walk around the corner to ask for assistance, it felt like we were inconveniencing them. I normally avoid leaving low reviews, but this experience warranted it. If you are looking for a better option, the Westport location has consistently delivered good service and quality sushi, and we have never had a bad experience there. read more

Oh drunken fish. The best place for happy hour. We came in early on a Friday and there was barely anyone there, we were the only people in the happy hour section. Great priced drinks (and you can upgrade to better liquor for literally $2-$3, so worth it), and cheap sushi. This isn't top grade, will remember forever sushi, but it's great for the price and I'll take it. Such a St. Louis classic. read more

I came here with a friend to try a new restaurant. Outdoor seating is available but we decided to eat indoors considering how hot and humid it is. Tony was our server and he was very friendly, attentive and eager to assist. Very knowledgeable of the food and drink menu which was a plus. I decided on the stir fry noodles shrimp, lobster spring rolls, teriyaki chicken and for drinks Mr.miyagi and Sake Punch. I did not like the stir fry noodles at all . Udon noodles were too fat , airy and bland . Thank god Tony let me switch up and I decided on shrimp rice , much better. The drinks were both delicious and refreshing. Prices reasonable but the ambiance was very outdated . Restroom needed attention and outdated as well on the upstairs level. read more

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I just visited the Drunken Fish sushi bar and had the best service! My server was Chasity and she was so pleasant from the moment we entered. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was great! I will be back and highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you Chasity!! read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I yelp searched the most reviewed sushi place in STL. I feel like bc there are many reviews and visits, it would be a testament to how good the place is and how popular. I want to give Drunken fish 4 stars but there were things that really made it a 3.2. When I stepped inside, I pictured something higher end. But it was really dated looking. The table tops were painted wooden panels that were sticky to the touch. The restroom had a fly hovering over the toilet with a mirror in which you had to bend down to see yourself. (I'm not that tall) Aside from the condition of the place, the sushi rolls were good. However, anyone that cooks rice often will know the texture of rice when the lid has been left open and the top layer dry and inedible... the sushi rolls had bits and pieces of these hard dry pieces of rice... at first I thought they were chili flakes or sesame seeds, but it was the rice... it really wasn't pleasant at all. Besides the dry rice, the sushi rolls were good but a tad bit overpriced. The colossal calamari roll was good but not $21 good. I'm not sure I would come back to be honest. This is stl's most reviewed sushi place and it disappointed... Service was okay... I'm not sure what the server could have done to make it better but also didn't seem to catch that it was my first time to offer recommendations or specials. read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - Philly Roll - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Amazing service would love to try again excellent environment. My first time trying their food for happy hour and want to come back again

I used to frequent Drunken Fish back in college and it's been about 10 years since I've been back. Decided to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday and reminisce the old days here. Once we were seated upstairs, we noticed nothing has changed - same tables and chairs, carpet, and decor. We were greeted by a new, training server and he did not disappoint! We were a big fan. He was so nice and accommodating. We started off with drinks and found out after that they premake them so they are not the best. We ordered 4 apps - dragon cauliflower bites, tuna poke nachos, firecracker shrimp, and edamame hummus. All were so so good. The cauliflower bites and firecracker shrimp are coated in the same sauce so we will just pick one or the other next time. Make sure to order extra wonton chips to go with the hummus. For the main entrees, we all shared 4 rolls and 1 combo stir fried udon. We picked our go to rolls - mango, white tiger, and kamikaze and 1 new roll - black panther. Will skip the black panther roll next time. Was not a fan fave. We also got a complimentary strawberry cheesecake makimono for the birthday girl. It wasn't warm like we remembered but no complaints cause it was still good. This was all shared amongst 4 girls and we definitely over ordered but no regrets. We love variety! Can't believe it took us so long to come back here but we won't let another 10 years go by before we come back. read more

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The Drunken Fish is a local STL chain with several locations. In November 2024, they debuted over 40 new dishes! Here are my thoughts: 1) Skip the nigiri & sashimi and go straight for the crudo. I am here for unexpected and fabulous flavors. They did not disappoint. We tried: Pistachio Encrusted Salomon (OUR FAVORITE BITE with crunchy pistachio on the exterior of the salmon with shoyu & sweet tangy glaze), Sunrise Hamachi (yellowtail sashimi, pineapple kimchi sauce & lemon garnish), Zesty Flounder (flounder sashimi, zesty orange vinaigrette, Thai chili peppers), and finally Tropical Tuna (tuna sashimi, yuzu mango sauce, lime zest, chili oil) 2) Hand rolls are too complicated to eat (when you are trying to share). Order 1 per person instead of trying to rip through the nori without making a mess. We ordered the Spicy Tuna and Shrimp Tempura hand rolls. 3) Your server knows which Signature Rolls are the best to order, so trust their options. We loved the rolls our server recommended: -Mother of Dragons: calamari tempura, avocado, crab mix, dragon fruit, eel -sauce & garlic mayo -Black Panther Roll: purple sticky rice, fried tofu, fried asparagus, mango, yuzu crema & Thai chili sauce -Caribbean Roll: asparagus, shrimp tempura, mango, red snapper, sweet potato crisps, dragon sauce, honey wasabi sauce, pineapple kimchi sauce, coconut cream sauce 4) Cauliflower makes an excellent appetizer. The crispy fried dragon cauliflower bites coated in dragon sauce were so good! 5) We shared the Asian lettuce wrap appetizer with sweet hoisin & dragon sauce for dipping. We were fighting over the last bites. 6) Get dessert! We shared their new Lemon Candy Pop Cheesecake, topped with pineapple yuzu & carbonated sugar (pop rocks). It was soo good and perfect to share with 4 people. read more

Great food preparation and presentation. Food was hot and tasty! Chad, the manager, was friendly, helpful with suggestions and is an asset to this location. We went between lunch and dinner so it wasn't as busy, tho parking is still an issue in the area. Uber and Lyft can solve that problem. If Chad waits on you, tell him Crazy said hi. Yes, I'm Crazy. read more

Appetizers were awful, the shrimp & cauliflower options were not fresh, tasteless & the veggie rice was bland, old & guaranteed I won't be going back. Stl has so many better options over the years that this has to be the biggest drop-off ever! The sushi was average at best. Trader's Joe far exceeds and at a much better value read more

What a vibe! The experience did not disappoint. For someone new to sushi this is right on the line of meet and exceed expectation overlapping. The chicken fried rice was not like anything l have had. There is a taste that l can not identify but adds a sweet balance which was unexpected. It is a large serving size and has a generous amount of chicken. The view of the central west end from a window seat on a sunny day. read more

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Haven't been here in a while, but found a Groupon so I decided to try it out. Menu is huge and has lots of options, however none of them are very authentic or flavorful. My husband and I actually found the menu kind of bland. We also got drinks, he liked his, but mine was a little too limey for my taste. Service was okay but it took a while before the waitress took our order. She did apologize and informed us that there was a large party upstairs. I will also say this place is super trendy when it comes to ambiance. Parking is a pain since it's in the middle of the cwe, but that's to be expected. Still looking for a sushi place to call home, but this one is not it! read more

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I went here with a small group after church. The place was practically empty. They were short on help. It took a while before I was able to place my order. The service was not the best. The parking is pretty hard to find in central west end, so some people had to drive around many times before they found a space. This is my second time at Drunken Fish, I have been to the west port plaza restaurant as well. My dish finally arrived. I ordered the TERIYAKI WITH CHICKEN - Boneless chicken breast with Teriyaki sauce and the SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL. The chicken was overcooked, the sauce was tasty. The tempura roll was good. The restaurant could do much better. It was not the best experience. I am not sure if I would go back again, there are so many more sushi restaurants to try. read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I LOVE THIS PLACE As a St. Louis local, this place is always on my list to show people who come into town. They have the sweetest staff who always remember us & give us their best recommendations. I absolutely have dreams about the Lobster Spring Rolls & I can't stop going back! read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - sushi & sashimi combination - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Not our first time attending a Drunken Fish but my first time reviewing one! The sushi is great, the prices are a tad high, the ambiance is exactly as you would expect from looking at photos! Our server wasn't blowing it out of the water but was friendly enough, our party of four was spending more time catching up than worrying about the little details. As long as your expectations are set ahead of time this is one of those eateries where you know exactly what you are in for before you walk through the door! read more

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I haven't been in this location in probably 15 years and that's probably the last time they changed the seats (they were pretty beat up). Their prices have gone up significantly but I ordered the small order of lobster spring rolls (only 2 rolls lol) and a mango roll. The sushi roll was aesthetically pleasing and the green sauce that comes with the lobster roll was to die for. However, service was pretty slow considering how empty it was (week night). read more

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This is the worst sushi I've ever had. Full stop. I don't say this to be rude to the restaurant. It's just like they've never had good sushi before. We ordered 20+ rolls and they all tasted off, sour, etc. Bad flavors. The ice tea was terrible as well. Please avoid until management takes their menu seriously. read more

This was my first time visiting the Drunken Fish, I wasn't sure if this was my kind of restaurant, I thought it was more of a sushi kind of restaurant, I'm glad that I was able to see what kind of a restaurant it really was. The chicken fried rice was delicious, and it was a very sizable portion. I stuffed myself and still took a nice sized portion home. The service was great. We were immediately seated and given menus. The waiter answered any question that was asked of him and was very good at recommending what a first timer should try. The ambiance was nice, not crowed at all, and clean. I'll definitely give this place a second and third try. read more

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This place is pretty consistent but the service is pretty slow and it's always packed! The food is good but very pricey! The chicken teriyaki nachos were good but very expensive for a small portion. The yellowtail jalapeño was very good and fresh. Over all good experience just pricey and slow. read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - Fried Philly Roll and Spicy Tuna Hand Roll - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

What happen to my go-to-sushi spot?! :( My husband and I went to Drunken Fish after work and there were maybe two maybe three other tables in the entire place and our service was sooo slow. We waited nearly 25 minutes for the first roll to come out. Then the other four took 20minutes. I have never had to wait this long for my food here and the place was not busy. Was there something going on in the kitchen? The servers looked so bored, like they wanted to be anywhere else but at work. Even getting seated it seemed like no one wanted to talk to me to see if I were doing dine in or take out. This experience was just very unfortunate because we do not live around here but make our way to CWE at least once a week and to have this slow of service does not make us want to come back. So customer be warned: even if it is empty, you might still have to wait 20 -30 minutes for your first roll. AND we ordered everything at once as soon as the server came over. Then it took another 15 minutes for them to run my card. So disappointed. read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - Not full at all - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This is an upscale sushi restaurant on Euclid, close to Barnes Jewish Hospital. Ambiance is upscale and the pricing on the food is similarly high, but probably on par with the vibe of the restaurant. Service was quick and efficient. We enjoyed our sushi rolls, but found another nearby sushi restaurant that we liked even better with less decor and slightly lower pricing, so did not return. It would be very suitable for a special occasion or a business meeting. read more

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Food was good and well priced. Server was friendly. It was pretty empty the night I was there and would probably order takeout instead of dining in. read more

Drunken Fish - Central West End - Vegan-Vengers Roll Shrimp Tempura Roll - Japanese Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Me and my aunt wanted to try a new restaurant for lunch today and I was told by a coworker about this place. My food was delicious!! I tried the new pineapple chicken bowl and we got the teriyaki chicken nachos, and the fried Phili roll to split. The presentation of the food was beautiful. We will definitely be back! read more

Food was decently good but took over an hour to get our food when restaurant wasn't busy. Server avoided us because it had taken so long the 2 meals for our group of 13 were completely forgotten. No apology from manager or server. Then I had to ask for them to comp those when we got the ticket. Then when we got the bill they had taxed us WAY too much. Like $140 too much. When I brought it to their attention- manager just said "sorry I can't do anything about it". We refused to leave until they fixed it. They said they did not have the ability to adjust the charge- which wasn't true. They did not handle it correctly- and acted like we were totally in the wrong for questioning it. Took 3 days for my card to adjust and they still never apologized. How many others have been charged incorrectly without noticing?? read more

This place was really good. My vegan sushi was amazing. The service was also great. I was surprised with a cute birthday treat. I wasn't too fond of the cauliflower, but everything else made up for it. The drink was one of their best sellers. It tasted like a green jolly rancher. Make sure to check them out if you're in the area. read more

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