What a great spot! Service: 10/10 great staff! Drinks: perfectly made! Food: the hand rolls are filling and delicious! We got the trio. Can't wait to come back to try the other options. Also loved the albacore carpaccio. The seafood nacho, will have to ask for no chili oil on top next time. Made it a little salty, aside from that, it was full of flavor! We can't wait to return. Love the ambiance. Plenty of street parking. read more

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Came here on a Friday night and wow -- it exceeded my expectations! The sushi rolls were incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. Each hand roll felt like its own masterpiece. We ordered about 12 hand rolls (at $5 each!) and every single one was so good -- not a miss in the bunch. The drinks? Oh man, good to the last drop! We tried the Spicy Go Go, Tamarindo, and Jungle Bird -- all were perfectly balanced and full of flavor. The Chef and Bartender were both super friendly and welcoming. He even mentioned they'll have oysters coming in January and February -- so I'll definitely be back for that! If you haven't been yet, Holy Spirits is a must-visit. Great food, great drinks, and great vibes all around. read more

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For the folks that are unaware, holy spirits is now Lou's Sushi. Yes, same great food and selections from the man Lou himself! Cocktails, sake and beer available as well! read more

Holy spirits has got to be one of my favorite hidden gems in sac. Located right next to lowbrau in a busy area, but often overlooked. Went on a Saturday night, so we were able to get delicious options from the sushi chef, like the seafood nachos and the hand roll set. Omg the seafood nachos were AMAZING! Highly recommend! Really nicely decorated inside, perfect for date night. Only downside is that a lot of the menu wasn't available. I guess they're switching management but a new menu should be coming out soon. Food: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Marcels foodie score: 4.8/5 read more

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Damn do these people know how to make a good cocktail. This place was packed and reservations are recommended for each evening. My friend and I managed to snag seats at the bar. Service was a touch on the slower side due to the volume of people in the restaurant, but by no means was the wait egregious. It's a small, cozy bar with good drinks. I'll definitely be back (with reservations) read more

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We were in the mood for some light sushi bites and a craft cocktail so decided to check out Holy Spirits based on the great reviews. This little gem hit all the marks for me! It was a little hard to find but is right next door to Lowbrau, in fact they share the same restrooms and a common middle door. The first thing I noticed was the ambiance, loved the lighting and whole vibe. We were greeted warmly by the bartender, Jacob, who was great, friendly and offered suggestions since it was our first time here. From the drink menu I chose the Jungle Bird and absolutely loved this cocktail. For bites, we chose the 3 handroll set which consisted of salmon, crab and spicy tuna. These handrolls were the bomb and made with love! My husband asked if they had a spicy mayo and the chef literally made it for us from scratch right there...the best spicy mayo I've ever had. We also had the Foil Steamed Mushrooms which was suggested by Jacob and OMG. I could go back and eat these everyday. The Beech mushrooms were cooked in a broth type of liquid composed of garlic, sake, butter and soy sauce. I think I could have just drank the stuff, it was that good. The chefs were great and so friendly as well. I will definitely return here. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Part of me wants to keep this place a secret. It's truly a hidden gem. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with cozy dim lighting that sets the perfect mood. Their elevated sushi menu is impressive, and everything I've tried so far has been chef's kiss. Service was quick and attentive, and I was lucky enough to snag the very last order of their Secret Shrimp. Now I see why it sells out every night...unreal. Next up on my list: the seafood nachos. Can't wait to go back! read more

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This is my fav I need to come here more in 2026. The shrimp app I always get is so good I forgot what it's called but it's the best here. And it shares a space with lowbrau. read more

Visited this location tonight; now officially the newest incarnation of Lou's Sushi. Concise menu and modest-sized seating area allow for a focus on food quality, which is excellent, and friendly service. Highlights- salmon-avo app that was generously seasoned with chili crisp, quality fish in the hand rolls, and chicken karaage that was equal parts crispy and juicy. Bonus: kid friendly- spam musubi and the chicken were hits. Recommend! read more

The good - they have Wednesday all-day HH = $5 hand rolls, discounted sake and $3 off signature house cocktails. The hand rolls were also pretty good - rice and fish quality were good but wish the seaweed had a bit more crisp! I had the crab, salmon, scallop and unagi hand rolls while my friend had the yellowtail, mushroom and salmon and unagi too. My personal ranking: 1) mushroom 2) scallop 3) salmon 4) unagi 5) yellowtail The thing I didn't love about the spot was that it looks like an intimate, cozy spot to speak softly and enjoy a few cocktails... but there is literally no sound dampening and when you walk in, it sounds like a loud sports bar. I couldn't hear anything and the chatter was really jarring with the atmosphere. read more

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A hidden modern cocktail bar with great Japanese cuisine was found at Holy Spirits. Siamese next to Lobrau, the decor of Holy Spirits is modern, architecturally clean, sleek and space is small but intimate. The service was upbeat, timely and accommodating with a clear interest in making the experience a positive one. I had the Panic at the Pisco (pisco sour) and she had a Moscow Mule, but were excellent, generous and very tasty, well mixed and had quality flavors. We ordered the Albacore Carpaccio with fresh jalapeños but not to spicy and in a delicious sauce, followed by a Foiled Mushrooms that was amazing and a light but savory taste, and finally 3 hand roll sets of spicy tuna that was outstanding , and salmon which as a salmon lover was fresh but lacked no flavoring so we had to ask for some Ginger as only soy sauce and wasabi was provided, and the crab was also delicious. The wasabi was fresh, high quality and plentiful. I hope Holy Spirits attracts more customers as we were the only ones in there on a Saturday night, which was nice but hope their business grows! read more

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Loved their Wednesday happy hour specials! We always get a ton of them for dinner - their shrimp tempura, scallop and marinated spicy tuna were our faves. Cocktails are also well made here read more

Such a cute spot!! I've been wanting to try this spot for awhile. It's such a good date spot and the atmosphere is very cozy but sexy at the same time. The service was great! It was two bartenders running around helping everyone. They were so sweet so give me some edamame for free. I bought their yuzu-me-up for their cocktail and their salmon and spicy tuna hand roll. The cocktail was so good! Very sake forward which I loved. The salmon hand roll was nice light and refreshing. The spicy tuna hand roll definitely had some spice to it, which I LOVED! It all cost about $37 because I had some happy hour pricing! Definitely recommend stopping by! read more

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Wow this place is so good!! We came here because it was recommended by friends and it did not disappoint. Great hand rolls. Amazing agadeshi tofu. Super friendly service, in a super cool, dark and hip setting. read more

The vibes were immaculate! Cozy but stylish! The secret shrimp was so good! That is a must try if you're here. We tried about 5 different hand rolls and they all were delicious. The cocktails are very unique, which is fun trying them out. The food, service, ambiance was all 10/10 ! Can't wait to be back here for another date night. read more

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Great spot for HH. Love the spicy marinated tuna, scallop, crab, and tempura shrimp handrolls. Chill vibes, staff is welcoming read more

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What a gem! Cute little place. Recommend a reservation. Service was super friendly and on point. Drinks were good. The food was outstanding! Everything we had was amazing! We will be back. read more

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What a gem of a spot. Really enjoy the happy hour offering. Swanky and nifty drinks. Appreciate the top notch service from the bartenders, kitchen staff, and sushi chef. They always have a smile on their face and truly want us to have a good time. Time to let the cat out of the bag and tell others about it. Check it out. You won't regret it! read more

They don't exist. Went out of my way to go down there and it's an entirely different restaurant. They also were closed

The hubs and a couple of friends came right before the holidays to finally see Chef Lou on a sushi night. K street was weirdly quite, but I assume it was because of the impending holiday. Holy Spirits is connected to Low Brau next door. So you can hear the loud music blaring from over there. It's a tad annoying, but I guess it was fine mostly. It's a good spot for a quite dinner, if you find a better spot - I think we were right in front of the door. The waitstaff is pretty chill, and every drink we had was delicious. I love something with egg white - gives it a good creamy texture. If you have trouble deciding, the wait staff is happy to recommend something! It was kind of cool to see Pappy on the menu too. I was tempted to try it, but I decided not to. I will one of these days! Since I probably will never want to buy a bottle, getting the drink here would be ideal. I loved the sushi! We tried a bunch of the handrolls, but I really liked the chicken katsu too. It was a fun night with good company - Definitely would do that again. read more

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Lou is the GOAT! Came here for happy hour with my friend and was stoked to see some of my old favorite items from the Lou's sushi menu. Their HH hand rolls are a bangin deal and you can't beat $3 Sapporo either! Had four hand rolls and the seafood nachos to share and I have no complaints. I'll be back! read more

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Adorable hidden bar with speciality cocktails and delicious fresh sushi. Have come back twice and enjoyed the hand rolls, appetizers and drinks. Love that you can see the chef working! Love the lowkey lighting and vibes. read more

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Holy Spirits serves up an extensive menu of cocktails, is a bottle shop, and now serves up sushi & handrolls (by Chef Lou)! They're located on 20th Street next to Low Brau. I'd heard about Holy Spirits having different chefs in pop-up events but I finally made the trek out with a friend on a Thursday night. The interior of Holy Spirits is dark and cozy. Immediately, you notice the beautiful bar and a small kitchen behind a wall of glass. There are only a few tables so they're better for tables of 2 and 4 people. And, I don't know if it was only on that night we visited but the goth music in the background really added to the ambience. My friend and I tried a couple of their cocktails: Buddha's Paradise (Sazerac Rye, Peach, Lemon, Sour Cherry White Tea, Ginger) and Hella Quack (Duck Fat Washed Knob Creek Rye, Sugar, Peychoud's, Absinthe). Both were juicy and smooth. We also tried several handrolls (salmon, crab, and spicy tuna), Seafood Nachoes, and Albacore/Octopus Carpaccio. Wow, we were blown away by the quality of the food. The fish was fresh and flavorful. And the sushi rice in the handrolls was amazing. Since it's just Chef Lou knocking out all of the dishes and delivering them to the tables, it's not an establishment for those in a hurry. We, however, didn't mind. Holy Spirits does automatically add a 15% tip to every bill. Be forewarned so you don't accidentally double-tip! read more

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If you want a great spot with delicious food, drinks and an intimate vibe come here! I've been here on many occasions and it has never disappointed my taste buds or expectations. It's a creative affair of food and drinks that pair so well together. I love their handrolls and carpaccios. Great late night or after work bites. The servers are sweet and knowledgeable. The chef is friendly too! read more

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Me & my Wife Love this spot the Chef is super cool & the food is awesome & good drinks if you can go on Wednesdays for Happy Hour you will leave stuffed & happy shout out to one of the best spots in Sacramento read more

Great spot with a really cool vibe. The cocktails are creative and well balanced, and the sushi tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Staff were friendly and made the experience feel relaxed and welcoming. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

I love this place. Jacob has been the best they could ever be. Lose sushi has been a rule of Sacramento for a very long time and I love the fact that it been combined with a bar. That is top five please check this place out. Go go go. read more

This is a new fusion Japanese restaurant specializing in hand rolls. The rolls were full of seafood and flavor! Highly recommend the crab and scallop. Tuna tataki isn't that great or unique. The seafood nachos were very good and filling. A bit oily but the fish mixed well with the avocado. The head chef was very attentive and cute! (Don't tell the husband) Hard working and able to modify the scallop roll to my liking. This is an amazing happy hour place on Wednesdays! Also enjoy the relaxing vibe with their simple decoration! Very clean read more

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Chef Lou Valante is tops. I have never had a disappointing meal here. Also, props to the Holy Spirits space for being so dang sexy. Had a super fun date night here last Saturday. We snagged a reservation for 8 PM but there were plenty of walk in tables available. Our server said they were slammed on Friday and we picked a good time for a chill evening. Doing dry January - hate it. Opted for a delicious grown-up Shirley Temple that the bartender made with Luxardo cherries and syrup. My date opted for the same because he is adorably respectful of my commitment to the driest of Jan's. Food -Secret Shrimp - always, always get this for your table. The combo of sauces and the perfectly crisp shrimp. To die for! -Sunomono Salad - very refreshing and simple. Nice palate cleanser btwn dishes. -Karaage - good but was the least favorite dish of the night. Prob didn't help that my date encouraged a first bite when it was boiling lava hot. Haha -Hand Rolls - Salmon & Negi Hama - both super yummy. Would be better tapered at the end because it kind of falls apart by the last bite. I think the loose roll affords more filling tho. Worth the trade off. We sat at the table closest to the chef cage (as I call it). So fun watching Lou whip up the various plates. Got to chat with him a bit too. The service here is so attentive and welcoming. Can't wait to visit again soon. read more

Much needed GNO! We stumbled upon Holy Spirits while bar hopping and it did not disappoint! As soon as we walked in, the server/hostess greeted us with a very warm welcome and sat us immediately. It was a Friday night at around 9pm. We ordered a round of drinks and some appetizers to snack on. I'm not a huge fan of Japanese whisky/liquor (which is a main focus of this bar/restaurant), so opted to get the Desert Flower which had mezcal in it - good but not my fave. BUT OMG THE FOOD. WOW. We ordered the albacore carpaccio, mushrooms and hand roll set of 3. Everything was so fresh and incredible!! You MUST get the spicy tuna hand roll. I typically don't go for a spicy tuna anything, but this one was so flavorful and packed a punch! Already looking forward to round 2, as I also loved the whole vibe, music and ambiance. read more

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We tried this place for the first time last night and ordered the hex girl cocktail, avo salmon, spicy marinated tuna hand roll, and shrimp tempura hand roll. I highly recommend everything we ordered but I definitely loved the hand rolls the most. The service was fast and friendly and the chef brought out the dishes himself which was nice. You can also see him making the food behind glass and it's an intimate indoor setting connected but separated from LowBrau. I'll definitely be back to try more hand rolls. read more

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4 words: all day happy hour (on Wednesdays). The spicy marinated tuna hand roll is my favorite! I also really enjoy the crab and scallop hand roll. The foil mushrooms are worth wild, and I don't even like mushrooms. read more

This bar is located right next to Low braw and it was a quiet ambiance. The place was remodeled and has cool decor, the drinks and the service was good. Bartender knew what he was doing and made the experience great. Nice small and cozy establishment. Next time I stop by I will without a doubt try their selection of food. read more

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This place is in a great location, next to Low Brau in what used to be Butcher Block. Love the staff. The bartender was very patient with us and walked us through the whole selection. Very cool sleek vibe with darker lighting and minimalist design. They have a great selection of unique cocktails. All of them very tasty! I tried one of their tiki rum selections and thought it was great. Not too sweet at all. Definitely a new hangout spot! read more

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Located right next to Lowbrau, Holy Spirit is serving up delicious craft cocktails and drinks and they have a lot of variety. I heard they've been open to the public for a few days now, so we came at the perfect time before this hidden gem is discovered by a lot more people. There's a great menu with wine, beer and spirit options and there are some rarer items available too. We peeped the Pappy's on the top shelf and while $55 a shot was a bit rich for our blood, we were happy to see it available. You'll also find charcuterie available which was pretty tasty. We opted for the bartender to surprise us with drinks and we each ended up with two very different rum concoctions. Both were very good, one sweeter and one spirit forward. The bartenders are amazing and I'm excited to try more of their creations on future visits. There's a great ambiance in Holy Spirit as well, it's darker with mood lighting (even when it's bright outside) and there are plenty of smaller tables available as well as bar seating. The music was pretty loud while we were there so you'll want to sit close to your friends to talk, but it also means other people won't overhear you easily, so you can dish all the gossip over cocktails. I'm excited to see what happens with this new spot as it's introduced to the community. read more

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New cocktail/bottle shop in Lavender Heights. The location is great, very walkable from anywhere in Midtown. I personally loved the aesthetic- the ambiance of the wall lights, the Skagerak stools, the paper lanterns, and slatted bar- it all came together to create a very relaxed "Japandi" vibe. We showed up early and were one of few parties inside, but the bar filled up quickly. Once packed, the space became very echoey and it was a bit difficult to carry on conversation. We loved each of the cocktails we got, and agreed they were complex in flavor profile. My only gripe was that they seemed to be low in alcohol content. The Fantasmas was cool and refreshing, It's a Sin had a nice warm flavor, and Hanging Garden was smooth and tart. Excited to try other creations next time. read more

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I really wanted to love this place and while I did enjoy it, it just wasn't what I expected. First off, it's in the spot of the old Block Butcher Bar, instead of meats in the fridge and and hanging from the walls of the glass room it's all lined with swanky booze now. It is small and intimate spot. They have a few barstools, 4 small tables along the wall and one larger table in the corner by the bathrooms. We came on a Friday night around 10pm and there were maybe 8 people in there so we were able to sit immediately. We actually sat ourselves at one of the 2 open tables available and they were both dirty. One still had used plates and utensils on it while the other had nothing on it but was sticky from a spilled drink. We browsed the menu and while it was large, most of their craft cocktails seemed to be whiskey focused. I think I remember seeing only 1-2 vodka based drinks. I opted for the Hex Girl which was one of the vodka based drinks and my husband got their Mexican Lager. The Hex Girl had muddled strawberries in it but it tasted like banana. While the first few sips were good, the aftertaste wasn't. My husband did enjoy their recommendation for the Mexican lager though. Some gripes to point out, it is connected to Lowbrau. There is a center panel that is opened up and you walk through it and your in lowbrau, so the loud DJ music blasts into Holy Spirts. This throws off the whole aesthetic of the dark and intimate vibe of holy spirits. The bathrooms are also shared, so there are plastered club goers puking in the stalls. Holy spirits throws out a high end crafted cocktail experience but it doesn't work well being connected to lowbrau in my opinion. It's just 2 completely different vibes. Their hours posted on Yelp might not be 100% accurate. I've tried coming twice during the posted hours for a weekday and they were closed. The pros though, while boasting a high end drink menu, their craft cocktails weren't too badly priced. Most ranged from $14-16 with only 2 drinks being $20+. Shots however can be very pricey because they offer some high end alcohol. Service was great. The initial bartender was personable and let us know he was working on 5 drinks and would come check on us once done. He instead grabbed another girl to send our way so we weren't waiting too long. Her drink recommendations were appreciated as well. Food did look delicious but we did not try any so I can't talk about that, unfortunately. Overall, this place has potential I just really feel the whole lowbrau situation kills it. Will we be back? Maybe. I wouldn't mind trying the food but I would have to be earlier in the night versus a late night meal to avoid the crowd and loudness of next door. read more

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The food was incredibly tasty, especially the tuna tataki -- fresh, tender, and full of delicate flavor. A perfect balance of texture and seasoning. Truly a highlight of the meal! read more

Holy spirits is right next to Lowbrau, where Block Butcher used to be. Although it's connected to Lowbrau, but definitely has a low dim light, date vibe. I heard Chef Lou formers Lou's sushi is making the sushi here and they do pop ups, but today I came for a burger special. I also got a whiskey bourbon cocktail and a gimlet, both drinks were good and well made. The burger was juicy and good quality meat, pickle was good as well. My fries were just okay. The food came fast and service was decent. There is not a lot of space, so felt a little crammed with a table of 4. They also automatically add a 15% gratuity so beware so not overtipping. Overall, a solid choice for cocktails. read more

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Stopped in around 9:30 PM on Friday, October 11 while visiting Sacramento. What enticed us about Holy Spirits was the extensive cocktail menu. When we arrived, we were told that the kitchen was closed, which was fine since we had dinner elsewhere. We ordered the Matsoluma and Holy Negroni. Both drinks were really tasty and flavorful, and the bartenders were friendly. I noticed that drinks weren't placed on napkins or coasters. I'm giving this place a 4 because the music from LowBrau was obnoxiously loud, which ruined what should have been a really cool vibe. Also, and this is minor, but the lighting at the bar was way too harsh. Be aware that they add an automatic 15 percent gratuity, which I didn't notice until my date called it out. I'd go back to have more cocktails and try the food, but definitely not on a weekend or whenever there is an event going on next door. read more