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Now I know why this place is always packed and there is a line in front. At Eat's Sushi, affordability doesn't mean cutting corners. They use only the best-quality fish and ingredients--from premium uni and bluefin tuna to fresh Hamachi--while keeping the prices surprisingly approachable. I loved everything here. Despite of the line, they accommodate fast, bring food quickly.
Eat's Sushi is a nice little spot on the corner. The inside is a little... interesting--they have a "light-up artificial tree," but hey, don't judge! The place seems dark but food was really good, especially the sushi. Just keep in mind that ordering à la carte can add up quickly. If you're hungry, the rolls and sushi can get expensive fast, so order wisely. There's no lunch special which is a bummer. However, if you check in with Yelp (think offer is still available), you'll get a free fountain soda. Service is great...fast and reliable.
My family loves sushi... well, actually my daughter and wife do. The other one is all about udon, and the small one is our resident karaage expert. Lol. Me? I pretty much love everything. I've been trying a lot of sushi restaurants lately, and for some reason Eat Sushi just didn't completely hit the spot for me. Don't get me wrong--the ingredients tasted fresh, from the seaweed to the fish, but some of the regular sushi felt like it was missing a little character or that extra something that makes you want another piece. Now, the sashimi and the no-rice sushi? Those are the ones to look out for. Really good flavor and definitely the standouts of our meal. Service was fast and efficient, although it came across a little snobbish at times. The place itself is okay, but it can get pretty crowded, especially during peak hours, and expect a line when it gets busy. Portions were decent, prices were fair, and there's a good variety for the whole family. I'd probably come back and focus more on the sashimi and some of their specialty items next time. Yelp me, Yelp you!
Came in here and it was bustling. Super cute spot to have a meal. For ordering, you mark what you want on a paper and they take it to the kitchen. Super fresh fish. I got nigiri and a classic roll. Super affordable. I got seconds and still the price was extremely reasonable! Would recommend!
Omg the food here is so good! For a girly that loves sushi, and also doesn't need huge portions of food, this restaurant is PERFECT! We did wait about an hour to get in - so I highly recommend making a reservation. It's a busy spot - and now we know why! Everything was SO yummy. We got spicy tuna crispy rice and spicy garlic edamame to share. Both were gone in minutes, and neither were too spicy. My friend got the California roll (she's obsessed now) and I got the Baja California roll, which was soooo good! I love yellowtail and ponzu so it was perfect. Four pieces for like $9. Such a good deal if you don't need a lot of food! Our entire bill was only like $35, and we left pretty full, which is crazy! I think getting the edamame to start helped a lot. Our server was very kind. We will definitely be back!
Overall a 3.5/5z Service was good and food was decent but nothing to rave about. This place is pretty hyped up on Reddit for its quality and affordability. I don't see the hype to be honest. We skipped out on the nigiri but had several rolls (alaskan roll, sushi blossom, hamachi roll), appetizers (soft shell crab), and dinner combo (steak teriyaki). Nothing to complain about quality wise, but at the same time, nothing too special about their rolls either. I'd compare their roll quality to most all you can eats and if that's the case you might as well go to a quality AYCE to spend a similar amount. If we are talking about nigiri, the most expensive omakase set at a place like SugarFish is actually cheaper than here. One dish did standout and that was the soft shell crab appetizer. We got this twice! If i were to come back here, it would only be bc of the soft shell crab appetizer for $8.99.
Super long wait but servers were nice and attentive. Salmon was fresh and we enjoyed the vibe and the food a lot! The restaurant is a bit small tho so that explains the wait Any sushi with salmon is good but I think they're a little bit more on the higher price compares to other sushi spot I've been to
I've had Eats Sushi on DoorDash before and loved it, so I was excited to finally go in person. Dine-in didn't hit quite the same for me, though I'll give it the benefit of the doubt since we ended up at an 8:45PM reservation after missing our first one. Later in the night may not be the best time to judge the food. First things first: make a reservation through Yelp. If you show up on a weekend without one you're looking at at least an hour wait. The place is packed for a reason. The service was genuinely impressive. I have never had sushi come out that fast in my life. Edamame was on the table within 4 minutes of ordering and 3 rolls followed just 2 minutes after that. They clearly have the staffing to keep things moving even on their busiest nights. The surprise star of the meal for me was the beef teriyaki. I wasn't expecting much from it but the flavor was really great. The baked scallop roll was a little disappointing though, the scallops just didn't taste as good as I was hoping. And a small but appreciated detail: the chopsticks are actually good quality. No wrestling apart a wooden pair and ending up with splinters everywhere. We were seated near a tree in the back which gave us a nice bit of privacy, which made it feel great for a date night. It's also a popular spot for OCC students so the vibe is casual and lively. I'd come back and try it earlier in the evening to give it one more shot.
I really enjoyed every aspect of our meal! Be ready for a bit of a wait but it's worth it and they actually turn covers fairly quickly. Our food started coming out very quickly! The sushi is so fresh and the price is reasonable. I love the 4 piece option for $8.00 instead of 6 for $18.00 like most places. We could order more variety in rolls this way with 2 people. The New Style Sashimi options are incredible. The ExGirlfriend was a great No Rice roll. The menu is structured very well to give you no rice or fried roll options. The Spicy tuna is the best I've had! The hand roll was really nice with the toasted sesame! The toasted flavor really enhanced the roll. Service was INCREDIBLE! Attentive and friendly! The ambiance is lively and fun! Highly recommend this spot!!!!
I went here over the weekend with my boyfriend, and the food was so good and very affordable for how much was ordered. The gyoza was super crunchy. I honestly forgot which rolls we ordered, but everything was fresh with no complaints. Our waitress/server was great. She checked in multiple times throughout the dinner. The restaurant itself was nice as well. Very clean and good environment to be in and have a date night.
If you're in Costa Mesa. I would call this place a MUST try. This we came in for lunch and I could not believe how good this sushi was for the price tag. If I lived closer to Costa Mesa, I would be there probably weekly. The service here is so good. They're so fast. So kind. Not a water I had that didn't get refilled before it was empty. I love these local spots like this. They're hidden gems. The outside is just in a shopping center but the inside of the spot is so put together and gives off such good vibes. Cheers!
Takeout Order Review - I was PMS craving sushi and decided to order from Eat's! Ordering online is super easy and convenient. When I picked up my food, I was greeted and welcomed in. They were so nice and communicative about the order status. I had a few minutes until my order was ready, so I took a looksie around. The inside and outside are both clean and decorated beautifully. They have cute cherry blossom trees and a nice welcoming vibe inside. Everyone working was so nice and helpful! The sushi itself was so yummy! I ordered 3 rolls that came out to about $24. It was a great price and the sushi itself was tasty. The to-go bags, utensils, and supplies were good quality and durable. EATS has it all, great food, great atmosphere, great service. I'll definitely be back!
Been here several times with my wife most recently. If you swing by during off peak hours (after 1pm weekdays) there's basically no wait. Each time we've visited there seems to be new staff whom are always very attentive and supportive! The food comes out incredibly fast and the relaxing/calm vibes easily help retain new customers. The no rice sushi rolls are great, along with takoyaki loaded with squid, and the yellowtail sashimi is a must try. Hard to go wrong with any of the dishes!
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, high-quality sushi, friendly, attentive service, and an inviting atmosphere.
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6 months ago
An absolute gem!! The sushi is fresh as ever! You have to get the crispy rice spicy tuna and the toro sushi! The toro melted in my mouth!! Everyone was also so helpful! If you're coming during peak dining hours, make sure to add your name to Yelp waitlist early! 1000/10 will be coming back soon :) read more
1 year ago
Wow! Believe the hype! We were a little skeptical going into EAT'S with all of these stellar ratings, but the people have spoken and they are right. We arrived right after they opened (5 pm) on Thursday and snagged a booth for 4 without any issue. After about 15 minutes almost all the tables were taken. Definitely get there earlier to ensure you get a spot! The restaurant itself is gorgeous and extremely clean. We never had any issues with service as the staff was always on top of it and kept checking in throughout the meal. All of the rolls seemed to come with about 4 pieces, which is actually awesome because you can try a bunch! I had the In & Out and the Baby Lobster rolls. Both tasted incredibly fresh! We also ordered the spicy edamame for the table, which everyone enjoyed. Between the 4 of us, we concluded this is totally one of the best sushi options in OC. Do yourself a favor and check out EAT'S! read more
I came on a Monday around 5:30 and was able to get a seat right away! It's a smaller spot but cute inside with good music playing. We started with garlic edamame which we really enjoyed! It actually had a savory and sweet element to it. The house salad was HUGE - definitely worth the money. 2 people could easily share it. I like their rolls because you don't have to get a full sized roll if you don't want! They have options for full size or half size. This is great because you are able to try more rolls than you would at other places! We also got the Yellowtail Sashimi with jalapeño, it was very very fresh and tender. The fish really melted in your mouth and I loved the yuzu ponzu sauce. We really enjoyed all the rolls we got: In & Out Salmon, Albacore Delight & Hot Night Roll. I think my favorite of the 3 was the In & Out Salmon! The salmon was very fresh and all the flavors worked well together. Albacore Delight roll was fresh and I loved the crunch of the onions. Everything came out quickly! Our total was $44 which I thought was a great price for everything we ordered and for how good and fresh it was. I will definitely be coming back here. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Delicious food. Completely worth the waitlist. Workers were super kind and helpful, especially Lisa. I loved the cozy atmosphere. The jumbo scallop was one of the best I've tried!! read more
This is a hidden gem! I came with a group of 4 and they seated us promptly when our turn was up on the waitlist. The decor is very cute, with dim lighting, and small lit up trees throughout. Our server was very kind and recommended us to try a variety of sushi options. Their rolls are only 4 generous pieces, which gives you the opportunity to try other options. We loved all of the sushi! The fish was fresh and the rolls were presented neatly and did not fall apart. The sushi isn't that expensive! We walked out very full paying just as much as you would for all you can eat. I can't wait to go back! read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
I think I've finally found my go-to sushi spot in OC! All the rolls were delicious- I loved having a wide selection to try & having the ability to try "half" sizes of their specialty rolls. The inside of the store was decorated really well and it was spacious. The staff were also extremely kind and attentive- frequently moving empty plates out of our way. I'm looking forward to the next time I'll be back :) read more
2 years ago
Loved this spot! Well priced, delicious fish, and great service. Located in a small plaza in Costa Mesa. Came here on a weekday and had to wait for about 20 minutes for a seat. The fish was well priced and the portions were good. We got the chirashi, nigiri, fried shrimp, and several hand rolls and felt full afterwards. Would recommend to anyone looking for a casual dining spot. read more
1 year ago
After trying 10+ sushi spots in OC. This is hands down the best. The quality of fish is top notch at an affordable price. It does get busy and requires a wait most times but the service is very fast. You get real wasabi by default, none of the fake horseradish stuff and the fish is fresh and melts in your mouth. The Caliente and Zhen roles are a must try and for Nigiri the yellow tail and bluefin are amazing. You will not be disappointed and it is worth the wait every time I visit. I was refusing to leave a review because the place gets busy as is but now that I am moving from the area I am dropping the hidden gems. Enjoy! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This place is a hidden gem. It's a cute small sushi restaurant in Costa Mesa. If you're able to add yourself to the waitlist before you get there since I read it can be 2 hour wait. It was closed when I tried. When I got to the restaurant it was about 40 minute wait on a Thursday evening. I can see why the wait is long. The sushi price is a good deal and the quality of the fish is fresh. I got an assortment of nigiri and some appetizers and rolls. When I come Back I'm going to just order nigiri. read more
8 months ago
I got on the waitlist at 6:30pm and eventually got seated around 8:45pm. I waited 2+ hours for this sushi and let me tell you IT IS WORTH IT. All the rolls and sashimi pieces that we got were fresh and high quality. The standouts were the salmon sashimi in the 9 piece combo which was buttery smooth and the fatty tuna which was so rich. It was so incredibly good and the service was even better. Overall, highly highly recommend. We got so many dishes at an affordable price. I would come back again! read more
1 year ago
A 5-minute drive from South Coast Plaza. I came mainly for the daily limited-edition, ultra-high-quality uni on gunkan. The golden uni was exceptionally fresh, sweet, and melted in my mouth with no bitterness or fishiness. For 8.75 per piece I highly recommended. Also worth trying is the daily limited Fatty Tuna sushi. The tuna belly has a very high fat content, making it especially soft, tender, and sweet. I usually prefer salmon, but this tuna was just unbelievably delicious. For the main dish, I ordered the Black Spider Roll topped with eel and longfin tuna puree. The rice is wrapped with crispy soft-shell crab avocado , and refreshing cucumber Drizzled with Spicy Mayo and Eel Sauce, it was incredibly satisfying in one bite! This place has a wide selection of rolls, and most are 7-10 , making it a great value. The Salmon Collar here is also daily limited. It's fragrant, juicy, and has a firm texture. Personally, I think it's more flavorful than the Salmon and Bluefin Tuna Sashimi. The Salmon Sashimi with black truffle oil was a bit heavy on the flavor, while the bluefin tuna was relatively lighter. In short, you must order the uni and Fatty Tuna when you come here ! ! The filling rolls are also a great choice to order a few of, very cost-effective. read more
2 years ago
Sushi here is bomb. The rolls aren't big to stuff you but just right to hit the spot. Fresh and the atmosphere is great read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We arrived in the morning and were quickly seated. The decor is nice and bright with a welcoming ambiance. We ordered many dishes. First of all, the uni was fresh! I had the Takoyaki, and it was good. Sushi was great. I liked the smaller rolls and individual pieces so you could have a large variety of plates. My wife and I had a fantastic lunch and plan on returning. Everything was great and you will not be disappointed! read more
Parking at strip mall w Stater Bros., Tastea, Confetti, etc. Love the ambiance w the ornamental trees, warm lighting and fun Japanese pop music. I like how they offer smaller sized sushi rolls decently priced so we can try different rolls which is similar to another place we go to called AYCE sushi. Dragon roll Cucumber wrap Albacore Delight Baked scallop Philadelphia Roll Would come back again! read more
3 years ago
Really great sushi spot. Amazing ambiance & great decor. Place is a bit small so make reservations during popular hours. Parking was easy, that have their own lot. My only complaint was service was a little slow. The spicy baked salmon and miso soup was delicious. If you are afraid of spice don't let the name of the baked salmon scare you off, it's not spicy. read more
Tasty food at a reasonable price. Offers a variety of sushi options. I especially like that their rolls mostly comes in 4 pieces so that I am able to order and try numerous rolls at a time. The interior is nicely decorated with a Japanese design. Not at all what I was expecting, therefore surpassed my expectations and many restaurants in that regard. Service has always been excellent thus far. Do utilize the waitlist as this place tends to be quite crowded. Lovely place to have decent sushi with friends and family. read more
9 months ago
I've been eyeing this place for a while and finally got the chance to try it out! I'm so glad that I did! As we are nearing the end of 2023, my dad wanted to go have some sushi. Since my mom doesn't eat sushi, he asked me if I wanted to go. Of course I want to go! We ended up going on a weekday during lunch time. We got there about 15 minutes before the restaurant opened and by the time they opened, there were already a decent amount of people waiting to get in and get seated. That's usually a great sign that the food is pretty great. The inside of the restaurant was not very big, but had a decent amount of seating. The decoration is tasteful. We got seated at a booth. We looked over the menu and we decided on getting a few different of the "new style sashimi" which is basically a fish with some white truffle oil, lemon, yuzu, and other garnishes. $10 a plate with either 4 or 5 pieces each was a good deal. We also ordered a bunch of nigiri. The nigiri are priced per piece, but they range from $2.25 to $8.50 for uni. Quite honestly, if you get the basic fish at $2.25 a piece, you could easily get 10 pieces of omakase quality nigiri for under $25. Now that is a steal. When the food came out, all I can say is WOW. The food was excellent! All the sashimi fishes were amazing and the way they prepared it was excellent. The little bit of truffle oil enhanced the flavors tremendously. The nigiri was great too! We got bluefin tuna, toro, salmon, snapper, scallop, eel, uni, sweet shrimp, and more. All of them were amazing! The sweet shrimp comes with the fried head. At just under $5 a piece, I got myself two because I wanted the fried heads haha. Toro was priced the same as sweet shrimp as well and that was delicious. I don't think I experienced a bad piece. Quite honestly, I love omakase style sushi. However, they're expensive. Most omakase spots can easily run you around $50-$60 for just 10 pieces. Most of them won't even include sweet shrimp, uni, or toro. However, the fact that we were able to get all the fishes we wanted and was even able to go for round two while keeping the bill at about $75 a person was unheard of. It was definitely an excellent meal and unlike most omakase spots where I leave not hungry but not full... I left FULL. It was so delicious and I'm thinking about the next time I can come again! Definitely check out this place if you haven't yet! read more
6 months ago
3 years ago
My new go to spot when I'm craving rolls. I love how their rolls just come in 4 pieces so it allows you to have more variety. I got this one try their baby lobster roll, in n out, crunch, Alaska, Philadelphia and snow cone roll and it was all delish. I also loved their nigiri. My fave was the torched pepper salmon. Everything came out in a timely manner. Def would come back ! read more
2 years ago
Definitely 10/10 and worth the wait. The place is small, but they run like a well-oiled machine and get you in and out. We ordered an order of gyoza, the dragon roll, and a black spider. The dragon roll was so good that we ordered another one. This spot will be on our list whenever we're back in town. read more
1 year ago
We ate here again yesterday, possibly our 12th time in 2 years. We were starving and I had expressed that coming in. Right away Leo recognized us and served us right away. Jenny and Lisa continued to take care of our Sushi coming out. They were extremely attentive and made our meal this time so enjoyable! The Sushi came our fast and we devoured everything! Thank you again! read more
2 years ago
Amazing!!!! The food was delicious and fresh. We got on the wait list, however there was still a wait when we got there. We ordered miso soup and several rolls. I can't pick which one was my favorite. The service was quick and friendly. The restaurant has a clean, and cozy ambiance with dimmed light. I will definitely will be returning!! I wish I would have taken more pictures. read more
THIS PLACE IS THE BEST SUSHI PLACE IN ALL OF OC! there's truly no other place that competes. the prices are beyond affordable & the quality of each fish is AMAZING. it's as good as the sushi i've eaten in japan. the interior design of the restaurant is also very cute. the servers and hostesses are always friendly as well. hands down my favorite restaurant in all of oc! read more
2 years ago
Always a great experience! Their potstickers come out piping hot and the rolls are reasonably price and sooo good! read more
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I wanted to gatekeep this spot because I love it so much but it's already famous and always busy so I'm expressing my love through this review! The wait time for Eat's is hours at its peak - I recommend joining the waitlist on Yelp at South Coast Plaza and doing some shopping before heading over as your spot on the waitlist gets closer. The takowasabi here is yummy but the rolls are the reason to come. Their rolls are not only affordable but come in 4-6 pieces so you can try multiple different kinds. If only other places could follow suit!! I've tried their spicy tuna crispy rice, udon, and bento and they were all decent - nothing too special but a great option for non-sushi lovers. Staff is super friendly and it's overall a great time :) read more
8 months ago
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1175 Baker St
Ste E25
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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(714) 760-4107
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Do they offer all you can eat deals?
Hi Rosy! We do not offer any all you can eat deals. Our menu is a la carte, with each item ordered individually. We appreciate your interest and hope to have you dine with us soon!…
Do they have options for no rice on rolls?
Hello D.G Yes we can make some rolls without rice. (Mostly non topping rolls) Please ask the server…
Is it ok to take kids, 7 and 5 year old?
Hello Joshua, Absolutely! We are casual family friendly restaurant.…
How much for buffet one person?
Hello Yen, We are not all You Can Eat so we do not have buffet price. Our menu are a la carte.…
Do you offer alcohol?
Yes we have multiple cold sake, Japanese beer, Flavored Soju, wine on our menu.
Is there a happy hour?
Hello Katie, we do not have a separate happy hour. Best Regards,
How much is the omakase?
Hello Thao, Unfortunately, we do not have omakase and all the menu items are a la carte. Our Nigiri…
Do they take reservations or only waitlist (which on yelp sometimes says "currently not taking waitlist")?
Hello Billy, we do not have any reservations but only waitlist. We do require you to be within 5 miles of restaurant to sign up remotely. There would be 2 occasions where it…
Is this Korean owned?
Yes, I think so. That's a good question since it can make a big difference.
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