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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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

Food was great, got the good fortune and cash money rolls, crab rangoons, tuna nachos, and egg rolls. Our server Abby was on point and was great with recommendations. read more

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

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What a whirlwind experience. From start to finish this restaurant had me confused. We had a reservation but waited additional time because it wasn't ready yet, bold for an establishment that wants you to put your card down in case you're late / no show. We finally sit and multiple menu items were not available, not the end of the world but a bit annoying. The drinks were ok but nothing magical, the ambience is probably one of the main reasons people come here. The food was lackluster but it's Asian fusion, not sure what it's fused with but that's probably where things went wrong. Our waitress was all over the place and wouldn't come back for extended periods of time and we even waited another 15 min to get our checks. She then complained about another one of her tables to us saying they were "mean" to her. I don't think I'd come back, the food wasn't good and the experience was weird. read more

Gorgeous place!! The aesthetics are so on point. Food and drinks both amazingly delicious (yes a bit on the pricy side but it's not an every day kind of restaurant). Only negative was the speed of service. They do make everything in house so yes it does take longer for food, but even drinks and wait staff were just..not speedy. Would 100% come back again, but just be prepared to spend time in the restaurant vs a quick dine in and out. Also the DJ for Saturday night was fire and definitely helped the time go by enjoyably! To note we had the crab Rangoon (10/10), brussel sprouts (12/10), and the hello kitty sushi roll (10/10). Drinks were the pretty kitty, the coconut one, and the lychee martini - all fabulous (plus the cat drink comes in the cutest cat cup!). Great spot for bachelorette parties to kick off the night read more

Good Fortune - Lychee Martini - Sushi Bars Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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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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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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Very cute place and good vibes but surprised by the service. We experienced Good Fortune for the first time yesterday on Friday night. Our reservation was at 9:30pm. For the lack of people there, I'm surprised our food took forever. Mind you we were a part of 10 but we were civil and just enjoying the Dj dancing in our chairs. If that DJ wasn't there we would be been very angry and left sooner. Drinks were good especially the Pretty Kitty especially since it came in the cute pink cat cup! Sushi and food was good but it took forever to come out and it felt like they only want to cook some people's food. Appetizers were coming out hours later than entrees. Some people ordered the same thing but only one order came out. We never received 4 people's entrees. So that's wasn't cool. The waiter was nice but we have no clue what was going on in the kitchen. When we brought up the food was missing they go check and never came back. We waited until 11:30pm. So we asked for the check and remove the items we didn't get and left. That DJ was the only thing keeping us in a good mood and the drinks were good. If you come here just go to the bar for drinks not worth it for dinner. read more

Good Fortune - Sushi Bars Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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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My youngest wanted to come here for dinner and karaoke with extended family based on a previous visit for dinner. The vibe of this place is intimate with the lighting and ambiance for dinner. We sat outside in a space that was tucked away and protected by a wall so you didn't necessarily feel like you were outdoors. We got drinks and edamame to enjoy before we went for the karaoke (no food was allowed in the room). It was a private room so you didn't have to worry about others taking in your singing abilities. Our extended family group had fun for the hour we had the room reserved. The music selection had tunes for all genres. Afterwards, we went back to our table and enjoyed the sushi dishes we had ordered. It is easy to see how you can make a night of a visit to this place! read more

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This is an Insta spot more than a good restaurant. It is nicely decorated and the food is presented well but that's about it. The food is generally dull and we all 3 agreed lacking flavor. The music was also WAY too loud! We asked our server to turn it down but instead the volume increased. I asked for soy sauce and rice wine vinegar and he brought me eel sauce and yum yum sauce. I will not be returning and I would NEVER recommend eating here. It's also overpriced for portion size. read more

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This place is great! This was not our first trip here and for very good reasons! Walking in off the street the place feels very trendy, when you go down the steps the restaurant is low lighting and has a nice relaxed vibe to it (this was a weekday keep in mind!) we were seated immediately in a cozy corner and our waiter was very friendly and happy to explain the menus items. Last time we went the small plates route so this time I ordered drunken noodles, a good fortune roll and their take on an old fashioned "liquid swords". The noodles were, DELICIOUS. huge portion which I took some home but, yeah, still thinking about them ! The sushi roll was also super good, practically inhaled it was so good The cocktail was tasty I found, I was hesitant with the smoked aspect as I don't like Smokey cocktails. However they didn't over due it and it actually tasted pretty good! Overall very happy with our visit! I do know that they have an area to reserve karaoke rooms and I asked, they said 75/hr on weekdays, 100/hr on weekends. Sorry I didn't get to see those rooms but I'm sure they are nice! read more

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This was my favorite spot while in St Pete! Ambiance is unparalleled- such a fun, vibrant spot. Staff was wonderful. We sat at the bar and had great service. The inside has the greatest vibe. Had a sushi roll and a few drinks and everything was wonderful. This would be a great spot for a date night. Looks like they have a dj sometimes as well- would be super fun to go out at as well. Will definitely be back!! read more

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My favorite part is definitely the interior design of this spot. It's unique and stands out from other general cocktail bars and restaurants. It can, however, be a little on the louder side with the music and if it's a busy night. The smaller plates are a bit on the pricier side for the amount of food served, but the big plates are big and great for sharing too. The sushi was fantastic. I was accidentally served the lychee martini the first time, but it has since become my favorite cocktail to get there. Very cool spot and have already been multiple times read more

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Omg! I love this place. The inside is so cute and has a fun party atmosphere l, perfect for a girls night out. I love coming here before going out to St Pete! On the weekend, they have a live DJ and saxophonist. It's a really cool vibe, but maybe not the best spot for a first date or chill catch-up with a friend. It's a little difficult to hear each other inside. The Thank Me Later roll is my favorite here, but we loved the Drunken Noodles too (though we opted for chicken instead of shrimp). The crispy tuna was a lot bigger than we anticipated but was pretty good! I've tried their lychee martini and it is good, but we most recently got the pretty kitty drink, which tasted like a raspberry lemon drop. That will be my new go-to cocktail here! We always park at the garage nearby at Ford's Garage on the corner, but it's a little expensive per hour. read more

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I was visiting a friend in Florida, so this was a first-time visit for me, but she has been here several times. As soon as we walked in, I loved the ambiance. It has really cool decorations (an anime wall, floral decorations at the bar, etc) and just was a good vibe overall. Our server was really great and friendly, and she was pretty quick for the most part. For food, we each got a special roll and then got two appetizers to share. I got the Cash Money roll and my friend got the Sunshine City roll. Both were really tasty - fresh, good quality, and they were large. For apps, we got the tuna nachos and the pork belly bao buns. The tuna nachos were delicious. Again, the fish was super fresh, and I loved the contrasting textures (the softness of the tuna with the crunchy wontons). The sauces on them complimented it well, too (sort of a sweet and savoey combo). However, just be aware that there are only four total. I felt they were a bit expensive for that amount, BUT they were really good. The bao buns were amazing. The buns were incredibly soft, and the pork belly had a nice, savory/sweet taste and was cooked to perfection. Again, a bit expensive for only two buns, but I think it's fairly in line with prices in that area. I also really liked both drinks I had. I ordered the Sakura Spritz and then the C.R.E.A.M. (essentially an alcoholic Thai tea with boba). The Sakura Spritz was really refreshing. It had a good balance of sweet and sour (erring more on the side of sour, which I prefer). The C.R.E.A.M. may be one of the most unique cocktails I've had, and it was really good. It was perfect as a sort of dessert drink after our meal. It was cinnamon-y and warm tasting and just really good overall. My friend ordered the Crane Kick, which she has had before and liked. But this time, she said the Mezcal smokiness was all she could taste when that wasn't the case previously (so must have just been a one-off situation). That said, she asked our server if there was a possibility of switching it out with a regular spicy margarita, and the server was super kind about it and switched them out without any issue. I really appreciated this because we are not the type to send things back, and I know my friend was on the fence about asking, but it wound up not being an issue at all. With all of the above in mind, there was really only one issue, but it was kind of an impactful issue for me, at least, and it's the reason I wasn't able to give 5 stars. To me, while we were there, Good Fortune was a trendy, sit down, cocktail and dinner spot. However, the music was SO LOUD we had to yell back and forth the entire time. I could understand if this was more of a club environment, but it didn't seem to be. I actually enjoyed the music (the DJ was playing mostly remixed throwback music, and I liked the playlist), but I actually wound up partially losing my voice because we couldn't talk normally. Even with "yelling," we couldn't hear each other half the time. It seems I am not the only one to mention this, either, so I really hope they consider turning the music down a bit. Because this would have been a 5 star experience otherwise. The service, vibes, and food/drink quality were all great. read more

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Definitely a cool place to go do on a night out or a fun dinner! The drinks are super cool and you have to try your drink high ball - basically adding a smooth carbonation to your drink. I tried the Big Buddha sushi roll, it was super good and filling too! Eric tried the Do Not Disturb roll and devoured it! We had a few other meals at the table not photographed - the curry with salmon, ginger salad & fried rice meal - all got demolished so I would say they are good too! For appetizers and dessert - the crab rangoon was okay - not my favorite, the disco fries were pretty good - spicy & flavorful. The Good Fortune Cookie was super fun to crack open and it was a light dessert almost cookie like with the chocolate whipped cream and strawberries. Definitely will go again - love the idea of a girls night out here! P.s. they have a hidden karaoke room! read more

Love their sushi! Great vibes inside and chill vibes outside on the patio. Awesome service. Definitely recommend.

Went to a concert at Jannus and needed to grab dinner after the concert as we did not eat beforehand. Made a reservation for 10;30p but decided to leave the concert a little early and made it to Good Fortune at 10p. We were immediately able to get a table. Ordered the short rib bao, dan dan noodles & tiger king sushi roll. Service was super quick! I was definitely dehydrated from the heat outside and my server was very attentive and always refilled my water quickly. We had all our food by 10:30. May be due to the time of night & not many people ordering food. Seems like most people came for the aesthetic, vibes and drinks as I didn't see many people eating. but again it's 10p on a Saturday night so not really when people are grabbing dinner lol. Food is average. Will probably try this place again just for drinks next time. Service great , food meh , aesthetically v pleasing read more

Good Fortune - Short rib bao, tiger king sushi roll & dan dan noodles - Sushi Bars Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

So happy we found this place & got to check it out. Cute little underground, Japanese restaurant that has a highball machine, cute & refreshing cocktails & delicious food. Inside decor is beautiful, bright & colorful. We sat at the bar and got great service, nothing took too long & all the food was hot & fresh. I wish they could mix & match the bao buns but I went with the short rib ones and they were ok, could def use more aioli and the buns were a bit on the dry side. The traditional egg rolls are amazing! I would say a must try, very different from your usual egg roll. Crab Rangoons were very good as well and we actually dipped the egg rolls in the sweet chili garlic sauce from the Rangoons which was a great combo. The tiger king roll was delicious as well, having a little bit of everything. I had the pretty kitty cocktail that came in this adorable cat cup with a cute heart shaped straw. Very cool place to go. read more

Good fortune is one of my favorite spots in Downtown St Pete. The ambiance is amazing, I love the decor. They even have a DJ playing at times, which is a cool experience. We enjoy sitting at the sushi bar. Our server was very sweet and attentive. We enjoyed the lychee martinis and a few sushi rolls. We will be back! read more

Good Fortune - Szechuan dumplings and lychee martinis - Sushi Bars Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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