My friend and I went to Good Fortune for dinner on a whim on a Saturday evening. They were pretty busy so we grabbed two seats at the bar. The bartender was also busy so it took a few minutes for us to get menus and a water. I ordered the drunken noodles and she had the rising sun sushi. Both dishes were bomb! We also shared the Japanese milk bread as an appetizer which was good but not amazing. It tasted like a regular bun with lots of butter to me. The inside was decorated with vibrance and would also be a cute date night spot. I would definitely come back and try another dish! read more

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This place had me hooked before I even sat down. The anticipation of walking down the stairway entrance immediately sets the tone--it's such a unique concept for Florida and gives the space this hidden, exclusive lounge feel. The atmosphere is intimate, stylish, and visually impressive without trying too hard. I could easily see this being a great spot for a real date night, but it also has the right energy for catching up with a friend over a few great cocktails. Our bartender, J, was incredibly informative and made our drinks to perfection. We tried the Hot Night in Bangkok and Other Neon Garden, and both felt thoughtfully crafted and absolutely worth the price. I didn't get a chance to try the food this visit, which might be my biggest reason for wanting to come back. The drinks, service, atmosphere, and overall experience already set the bar high, and I have a feeling this place isn't done showing me what it has to offer. Definitely one I'll be returning to read more

From the moment you step in this restaurant is a vibe. The attention to details in the decor, the mood lighting, the karaoke setup, the fineries, music, it's stellar. The service was stellar with the staff being exceptionally attentive, regularly inquiring about our needs and providing us with fun facts I wanted to know about the space, during our time with them for a bit at the bar. The food was incredible. A scratch kitchen, everything was delectable and reasonably priced. We went during happy hour by chance and got one of the plates we planned to get anyway for 10 dollars which was a steal. All of the food was fantastic. The taco and nachos shells were crisp with a light, non-greasy texture. The salmon was seasoned well but not overly so where you couldn't taste it's freshness. The textures were perfect and temperature of a everything came out correctly. My favorite item was the spicy tuna rolls that were perfectly wrapped, loaded with fish and had the most perfect texture and flavor of any roll I've ever had! 11/10 As someone very skeptical of consuming raw fish in places they're not native I say confidently the care taken here to acquire their fish is evident. Last but not least .. the milkbread. When I learned this was a scratch kitchen I knew I had to try it so this was a last minute add. Boy was I do happy I did. I was full so I took half of it that was left back to my hotel and ate it for breakfast the next & it was still perfection. The butter was a perfect balance to the sweet. Overall the meal was divine and the ambience was fantastic. The only hardship was leaving it behind. Would return. read more

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Great experience at Good Fortune! I don't get to come here as often as I would like since I live in Tampa but the food and vibes are always great anytime I have come. We had the dumplings, seasonal (fish) carpaccio and a roll and it was the perfect dinner! I especially liked the summer carpaccio and hope they keep it on the menu because it was amazing. Service was fast and friendly, I'll definitely be back! read more

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Came for a bachelorette party and the vibes were perfect!! So fun and cute inside but the food was actually amazing too which is rare sometimes. We ordered pretty much everything off the menu between the 12 of us and loved all of it. Stars of the show were definitely the lychee martinis. Thank you to our waitress for a good night!! read more

Came here for dinner, and the ambiance is super cool and nice. I ordered the Ube Piña Colada, which was absolutely delicious! The food, however, was a letdown. It felt like it was missing flavor, especially considering the price you pay. ​Additionally, my friend ordered a Thai tea that came with a dead fly in it. The staff took it back to the kitchen but never brought out a replacement until the checks were already being handed out. By that time, the wait just wasn't worth it. To their credit, they did comp the drink, but it still made for a pretty disappointing experience overall. I would suggest visiting for drinks at the bar rather than a full dinner. read more

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We went to Good Fortune for dinner. It had good reviews and the food looked great from the pictures. We walked in as a group of four with our toddler. They asked if we had a reservation, and we didn't. Surprisingly, even though the restaurant was mostly empty, they told us it was full. We were seated outside, right next to the kitchen exhaust, and it was disgusting. The server came over and we decided to order: Boba Thai Tea, Salmon Nachos, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Drunken Noodles, Ube Cake, Big Buddha Sushi Roll, and Japanese Milk Bread. The service was surprisingly fast, and we got our order, Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Japanese Milk Bread in just a minute. However, the Brussels Sprouts weren't hot or crispy, and the Japanese Milk Bread was disappointing. We also got Salmon Nachos, Big Buddha Sushi Roll, Drunken Noodles and Ube Cake also quickly. The Salmon Nachos were pretty disappointing - they were basically just salmon on nachos. We also had to send back the Drunken Noodles because they weren't cooked the way we like them. But honestly, the Big Buddha Sushi Roll was definitely the best thing we ate. The rolls were made really well and had a nice crispy texture. Honestly, our whole experience at the restaurant was pretty disappointing. The server didn't even come back after taking our order to clear plates or refill drinks. read more

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I've been wanting to go here for a minute. Last time I tried, the wait was an hour long, so I would highly recommend putting in a reservation beforehand. I ended up getting the Rising Sun signature roll, which contained shrimp tempura, asparagus, avocado, torched salmon, jalapeño, spicy mayo, eel sauce, scallions, and seasame seeds. I liked how crunchy the the shrimp and asparagus were; it paired well with the softness of the rice and avocado. The torched salmon also provided a little bit of smokiness. I just wish there were more pieces to the roll for the price. I also got the Harukuju Moment cocktail and the Amabuki Rose sake. The cocktail was pretty strong, but not too sweet. The sake was not on the dry side and lightly sweet. I got more of the apple taste in the sake in my opinion. I liked the vibes of the interior and the music was good! The server also came around often to check up on us. read more

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I've heard good things about this place, and stumbled in on a Friday night after dinner. It was quite a full house (as expected for a Friday), but we were able to find two chairs at the bar in the corner and it was actually the perfect spot! We were able to feel like we had space for ourselves, but also enjoy people-watching and the atmosphere and decor of the place. Both bartenders were great and super friendly. I think next time I come here will also need to try out some of the food from the menu since everyone has told me it's delicious! read more

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This was our second time here. The food and service were great and they have an awesome drink menu!

Service is outstanding. Other than that though, the food is okay. I'd say above average for sure, but it's just another American Asian type restaurant. Not knock your socks off good, but still fairly good. I will say the vibe is immaculate though. Very cool place to take your date if you have some money. Quite expensive... read more

Good Fortune - Coconut Curry Salmon & Big Buddha Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Enjoyed our time here but service was a little slow and our server was MIA all night, and they brought all our food out one at a time and quite a long time between each person. So we were eating in shifts so our meals didn't get cold while we waited for the others to get their meals. Ramen: 4 stars Drunken noodles (my daughter loved): 5 stars The fried rice pork and chicken was very bland and needs a kick: 2 stars. Zero flavor on fried rice: 2 stars My DIL LOVED the salmon could not talk enough about how great it was: 5 stars Son LOVED the big Buddha sushi: 5 stars Drinks were pretty and tasted ok but had very little alcohol in them: 2 stars. I must mention there was a minimum of 20 minutes between courses. I was getting frustrated as I requested sauces or spices when ordering. I had to wait 20 mins for her to show back up. They were not busy at all so it add mostly the service being an issue. Service and time between meals is 1-2 stars. read more

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Terrific sushi, and the egg roll appetizer was fantastic. Super fun drink menu and the food menu is loaded with options. My only complaint is the table for two was so small we kept dropping things and it felt awkward. read more

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Tried Good Fortune in St. Pete and overall it was okay. The sushi was fresh and tasted good, and I did appreciate that they could accommodate a gluten-free allergy -- but the options felt pretty limited. Portions were on the smaller side for the price. The specialty rolls especially felt overpriced for what you get. The vibe is definitely a highlight, really fun and trendy, great for a night out. read more

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and WOW he made a good choice. We got the Rangoon and Ribs for apps. Both delicious but the ribs were unusually phenomenal. Best ribs I've had in a long time. We also got 2 sushi rolls for dinner. Big Buddha and Double Dragon. Big Buddha is fried which isn't usually my go-to but I'm so glad I tried it. It was delicious and I like how the panko was light. The Double Dragon was fresh and not too spicy. He got a Sapporo to drink and I got the Pretty Kitty which was amazing. Vibes are unique with a live DJ on a Saturday night. Our server was attentive. Overall great experience for my birthday! read more

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Rounding up from a 3.5 because the vibe was wonderful. Their resident si on Fridays is an absolute mad man/genius - loved the fusion of sounds and styles. Service was good overall , but it did take a bit for them to check in with us - which is a hard experience to overcome off rip. Food? Came out super fast. I wanted to give this place a 4-5 with my whole heart .... BUT the Dan Dan noodles were a bit too oily and very peanut forward and the Bulgogi egg rolls were overly salty. The Cash Money roll was excellent. read more

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Still dreaming about these noodles! Only bummer was that none of the draft beers were working that day. We did not get sushi, but tried potstickers and two of the noodle dishes. It was delicious! The restaurant feels like you are in an underground subway in Tokyo, yet complete with a beautiful cherry blossom bar! Our server was very friendly and service was quick! read more

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This place is really neat! Reminded me of a New York- like dive bar where you walk in to an underground location. On the weekend it is loud with a DJ and darkly lit. I'm not sure if it's like that on other nights. Very club-like and night out vibes. I thought it was neat. I forgot the name of the cocktail I got, but it was very good. I had the "good fortune" sushi roll, and it was very good as well. We only stayed for a quick bite before heading out to our next spot. Service was great and our server was friendly. I will definitely be back next time. I am in St Pete. read more

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I came here for a work event (small group of people). I was blown away by the decor and vibes! This place has been decorated with so much purpose, it shines though as soon as you walk in. As for the drinks, they are unique and tasty! If you someone that likes to try new things, this place is for you. Every drink and every menu item was a hit. I recommend the tuna nachos and the charred Brussels sprouts. I really enjoy my haiku cooler cocktail. Super fresh and not too sweet. If you're in St.Pete this is a must try! read more

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Love the ambiance and the salmon was delicious. We had the wings to go with it and it was pretty good. Very saucy. Love the Japanese vibe and decorations. Photo opt in all the corners. Want to do the karaoke room next time. $120 an hr to rent read more

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The vibe is great, the decor is really fun, the location is great, but the food was overpriced for the quality. Dinner cost $140 for 3 people. We had 4 sushi rolls (they were okay, nothing special for the price); milk bread (dense and dry even though slathered in butter. We left 2 of 3 rolls behind); 2 bowls of edamame (actually okay); 4 short rib bao buns (dry dry dry and not enough filling to bun ratio); and a Thai tea which I think was actually a brown sugar milk tea (tasted nothing like Thai teas I've had in the past). The service was slow but our waitress was lovely. Not one person was excited about anything we tried though and that was sort of sad after reading the reviews. Maybe it was an off night, but it really feels like you're purely paying for instagramability of the location and food is an afterthought. read more

We've now given Good Fortune two chances and both were disappointments. Our first visit was on New Year's and while you might expect delays on a holiday, it wasn't even that crowded. Despite that, the service was horrendous... slow, inattentive, and disorganized. It felt like we were an inconvenience rather than guests. Tonight we came back for a friend's birthday, hoping it was a fluke. It wasn't. We ordered the shot tree to make the birthday guy feel special, only to have them bring out a random platter of shots instead and casually say they were "out of shot trees." Not sure how that's even possible when it's literally part of the experience and menu. No heads up, no explanation, no effort to make it feel celebratory. That said -- the food is actually good. But good food can't make up for consistently poor service and lack of basic hospitality. There are too many great spots in St. Pete to settle for this experience. read more

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The place is definitely a cool vibe. It has a club ish ambiance with cool decoration bar area and lots of seating. Unfortunately our service was very slow. It took forever for us to get out checks and there was only one server for the entire place which is unfortunate for them since I'm sure they were stressed. The appetizers were yummy & the entrees were okay ( a little bit on the sweeter side). I heard the sushi was great. The service was just not for us. read more

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If you're looking for the best sushi in the city, this is the place to go. The atmosphere is fantastic--great energy, a lively vibe, and the perfect setting whether you're out with friends or enjoying a date night. The sushi is absolutely outstanding, and I highly recommend trying the "Cash Money" roll. It was incredibly fresh, packed with flavor, and easily one of the best specialty rolls I've had. Everyone was exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu. They took the time to answer questions and offered excellent recommendations that made the experience even better. From the food to the service to the atmosphere, everything was top-notch. I'll definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves great sushi. read more

Pros: Very cute decor. Drinks are good and they're open late. Cons: The sushi quality is not good IMO. If you're getting cooked rolls, maybe you'll be alright, but I highly suggest you reconsider ordering anything raw. Do NOT order the uni. Ours looked like they weren't stored properly so naturally, we're curious if the fish is stored in the same manner. Fortunately no one got sick but I'd definitely recommend being cautious with the raw options. read more

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The food was very good - fresh. We had the dumplings, crab Rangoon and the "You will thank me later'" sushi. All very good. The service was excellent! This was our first time at this restaurant, and we will be back for sure!! read more

This restaurant has a great ambiance, vibe, and menu!! Everything was delicious and came out hot. The bao buns were a standout!

I went here with my girlfriends and we had such a good time with our Tannor Will be back soon for more Tannor! read more

I've been a couple of times. The service is great. Tried an Uber Pina colada and sushi. Delicious! Decor and atmosphere also nice. It does get busy and loud later in the evening (in my experience) read more

BEST SUSHI I HAVE EVER HAD! Kurtis was so kind and helpful. I'm visiting from California and will absolutely be back again. Drinks and sushi were perfect, felt like I was in heaven. Vibes were so good, and there was a literal dj. Great experience!!! read more

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I had been wanting to try Good Fortune for a while, of course, since the first time I saw pictures of it on Instagram and it looked so cool. Walking up to the restaurant even Ben was look "oh this is cool looking", and stopped to take pictures. Right away you see the bar that you seen on Instagram and it was actually smaller than expected but looked just as great as expected. We were sat right away to the left side of the restaurant so we had the cool "comic wall" where the wall paper kinda looked like a comic strip of sorts and the sushi bar opposite. The sushi bar has cool neon light designs and sayings that make it a fun spot and conversation piece. While I was walking in I was looking at plates on different tables as well as when we were reviewing the menu and everything I saw looked really good and good proportions as well. The rolls that I saw were very large in size which I must have ordered the one roll that was normal sized. I ordered the Good Fortune roll but who knows, maybe next time I'll get one that was in line with what I saw on other tables. It was very tasty, with a slight kick to it but not too much that I couldn't handle. I don't like too much spice, personally. Ben ordered the Drunken Noodles and the bowl was large and full to the top. As soon as Ben put his fork into the bowl you could see a lot of steam being released so it was super fresh off the wok and Ben found instantly a large shrimp that they used throughout. I would say they were using 16/20 shrimp and it wasn't just like 3 within the dish, there were several, which was nice to see. This had some heat onto it which built over time but it wasn't so bad that I couldn't try it so I was able to get the flavor from a bite of pasta and shrimp to know his was tasty as well. We both enjoyed our dishes and for the price/amount of food, we will try this again and other menu items. They do have a late night menu available that even for a Thursday night had people coming in to enjoy. read more

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Well this used to be our favorite place, great food, good vibes... Beautiful downtown setting... Unfortunately the past two visits have been bad. The service wasn't good, didn't bring out our sauces, no refills for our drinks. The appetizer was bad and the entrees were as well. We have gone there 3 or 4 times and each visit it has progressively gotten worse each time. Also how are you out of tea? And they took the ramen bowl off the menu. Very disappointed read more

The vibe here is very unique as its in a basement and dark and feels almost clubbish to a degree. The bar service was great and the sushi was pretty good. The Cash Money Roll is the house specialty roll and was pretty solid. The Nigiri pieces are large. I feel the price point is fair given the quality and what others charge in the area. read more

We went on a Monday night and it was pleasant. Our server was very nice & the sushi was delicious but my fried rice was just ok, especially for the price. It's a very cool and charming vibe inside, notably for sushi and a drink! but can get super packed & loud on the weekends so a reservation would be essential read more

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This is our go-to spot for a celebratory dinner, and it never disappoints! First off is the vibe -- the lighting and neon signs paired with the music makes this such a fun atmosphere! Plus the anime wall including Dragon Ball Z manga strips scores extra points. They have a DJ on some nights and music is definitely loud, which we like but our relatives weren't a big fan of when we brought them. The drinks are awesome, especially the Flaming Swords cocktail which they present table-side in a smoke box (see video). Food is served tapas style and most everything is awesome. Absolutely love the pork belly bao buns, sticky ribs, and gyoza from the small plates section. One of the only things we don't love there are the rangoons. The Big Buddha specialty roll is one of my favorite sushi rolls I've ever had! From the entree section, we both loved the pork belly fried rice! This spot is a must if you're in St. Pete! read more

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The hostess was nice and let us change our seats toward the front with the bamboo. The server Aj was very nice and told me his favorite dishes and drink, which were the ones I asked him about ( Japanese milk bread, coconut curry salmon, salmon nachos and the Mai coconuts). He was attentive even though he was busy, he made sure to check on us. My best friend got the miso ramen soup, and the pretty kitty cocktail drink. She loved it. We've been wanting to go here for a while. The food was super delicious and worth the wait, the only thing that disappointed me was the Japanese milk bread. It was kind of doughy in the center, but other than that the ambiance was pretty chill, dope house music with a DJ. We shall be back. Thank you for the vibes read more

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We walked in at around 5pm Saturday and were seated right away without a reservation, and there were plenty of tables open. Despite not being too busy, the wait times were pretty long and we waited about 25 minutes just to receive the drinks we ordered first. I then ordered crispy tuna without any spicy aoli and the waiter told me he couldnt serve it without it (Not sure why since it's added at the end in top, but no worries, I wiped it off and it still tasted great). Then my entree (sushi) came about 10 minutes before the other entree (bit awkward timing) but the wait staff was friendly and helpful overall. Despite the long wait times, the food was amazing and I had no complaints. I am picky about cocktails- I don't like them too sweet or too bitter and the Gin & Tonic was perfect. Fun atmosphere inside but come prepared to have to shout a bit over the very loud music. read more

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Such a disappointment! Online this place looks so cool, and the reviews are really positive so we were really excited to grab dinner here. Hate to leave a bad review, but I hope the ownership can make some improvements, and people making plans to come here maybe have a backup plan. Ambiance - musty basement smell, bright overhead lighting and tons of fruit flies :( Food - due to the musty smell we opted not to do any raw seafood. We got eggrolls, edamame, dumplings, crab Rangoon and drunken noodles. Everything came out instantly, and it just looked like they microwaved a bunch of premade food. We were swatting away fruit flies the whole time, and although some of it tasted okay, we didn't eat much because the flies grossed us out. Drinks - got two espresso martinis and didn't drink them, they tasted like some kind of flavored super sweet mix, somehow super watery and syrupy. Service - our server was super kind Overall, we regretted coming here and wish that we had seen some mention of these things in other reviews so we could have steered clear. read more

Amazing ambiance, with great music, and vibe. Perfect sushi and presentation. Loved everything about this restaurant, especially desert! read more

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Came here with my cousin, who's been wanting to come here forever and it didn't disappoint. The decor is so cute and everyone seems very happy. Our server, Izzy, was great. She was quick, knowledgeable and so nice. Our food came out insanely fast and the timing between appetizers was perfect. Definitely recommend the crab rangoons and dipping everything in the sauce it comes with. Delicious. read more

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