We came here right before their lunch hour was ending. (They take a 2 hour mid day break between lunch and dinner). My boyfriend and I love sushi and their menu was so extensive that it was taking us extra time to choose but the server was very patient. He even stopped us from over ordering sushi and entrees lol The fish quality was impeccable and the serving size for the teriyaki dish was quite refreshing!!!! I would definitely come again and try the bento box and some drink. I also love the whole in the wall atmosphere and chic vibes within . Highly recommend if you're in this area read more

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Great Ambience. Excellent service. Sushi was a solid C-, very disappointing. They're playing single A ball here. We eat a lot of sushi and The Lazy Fish may be just that. read more

Lazy Fish - Ambiance was great. Service was excellent. Sushi was a solid C-. Dis's appointment over all. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

We liked it very much. Excellent salmon sashimi and vibrant atmosphere. Drinks were quickly served.

Covid 19 review- be sure to call ahead to see if the restaurant is swamped; there are only a few seats open with covid restrictions. Loved it! Cute and quaint second floor sushi restaurant in downtown Frederick MD The fish for the sushi is super fresh and tastes heavenly. Try the wings too as an appetizer :) Highly recommend next time you're in the area. read more

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Let me start by saying I'm not a sushi connoisseur, but I really liked this place and will go back. The entrance is on the side in an alley, and the restaurant is actually on the second and third floor. I love these historic buildings in Frederick! I'm away by myself on business. It was Valentines Day and I didn't know what to expect. I arrived about 7 and didn't know if I would end up at the bar. Turns out they had a table on the third floor that was open and I sat up there. The server was very flexible and helpful on how much food to order for 1. She said if I see it and want more to let her know and she would get something else started. The sushi was really good and one roll was enough for me. Plus a starter of edamame. I'll be here for a few more weeks and will definitely return when in the mood for some good sushi. read more

Love this place if you are looking for great sushi and great service. The decor is amazing and totally unique. We will definitely be back again! read more

Easy street signage led us to a lofted area. Hostess greeted us swiftly and sat us with menus including a generous bar menu. A table overlooking the street became available moments later and they had no issue scooting us over for a view. Menu is large and diverse. Service was well timed especially after our server realized how much water I go through. She made a point to offer refills regularly! Miso soup was usual, but deliciously salty and comforting on a cold day. Steamed rice wasn't a favorite, too mushy. Salmon sashimi was fresh and large portions of gorgeous fish. Sweet Cream Roll could have used a better balance. The amount of cream cheese used was overwhelming and I left quite a bit of that behind. Overall, would return! read more

Lazy Fish - Sweet Cream Tempura Sweet Potato rolls and salmon sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Delicious sushi! We got a side of spicy mayo that wasn't spicy but the sushi tasted great and the presentation was good. read more

I came here last week and loved it!! We were seated immediately and food did not take long to come out at all. The restaurant is small but decorated nicely. We ordered coconut shrimp & calamari as appetizers- loved both but the coconut shrimp was so unique (if you never tried it before and like coconut, highly recommend!!) and i got eel cucumber rolls and a tuna mango salad as my main. read more

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The place was so cute. The vibes are wonderful but I just wish we enjoyed the food. Neither me or my friend enjoyed our food sadly. I had nigiri and the Godzilla roll. It was over sauced honestly i had to take the eel off to finish it. But the presentation was so nice. My friend had the rainbow roll and The crab on the inside tasted weird to both of us. Not like it was bad but it just wasn't the flavor profile we liked! It tasted over done with mayo. But she said the fish on top was super good! I just don't think this place was for us. We like a more traditional Japanese meal. It was super packed so if you like none traditional sushi than i definitely try it! read more

Lazy Fish - Godzilla roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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The best sushi I have ever had!! Very nice and clean environment with great staff as well. Food was delicious and beautiful. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend! read more

Lazy Fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I LOVE LAZY FISH! great sushi spot, I love the sweet potato rolls and they have yummy spring rolls. I've had the shrimp tempura and my boyfriend really loves the sashimi from there. You can't really go wrong eating there, something for everyone. I love the booths by the window and the place is super cute. Everyone is always super kind when you go in there and very attentive. I've never had a bad experience. Oh! And the miso soup is YUMMM read more

The sweet potato roll and California roll was delicious. I would recommend going here again.

My son and I went here for dinner. The Sushi was good so were the Asian wings. The service was exceptional. It's a small restaurant so be sure to plan ahead if you have a party of more than four. read more

Great service and great food. Me and my friend started off with fried calamari and miso soup as a starter. Miso soup was perfect not so hot or salty and the calamari was crispy not even remotely soggy!! Hands down the best sushi I've tried in Frederick!! We got lazy rainbow , soft shell crab roll , tempura roll and of course California roll! For the amount of food we got it was plentiful and at the end it didn't cost so much as we expected. read more

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The ambiance is a 6/5, very cozy and warm. The sushi is a 4/5 though, presentable but didn't taste exceptional. Good date spot read more

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Great food and great atmosphere! My wife and I enjoyed several specialty sushi rolls. Highly recommend the Lazy Shack and Mt. Fuji. Coconut Shrimp we're great too. Don't forget to check out their Japanese Whiskey selection. read more

First time visiting this restaurant and was glad we came out. Has a big city feel but it's in Frederick. Was a bit hard to find but definitely worth it. Staff was very nice and food was very fresh. Ambiance was great for both a night out and for families. read more

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Pong the owner is very personable and the servers are very polite and efficient. The food is very fresh and delicious. I highly recommend!

It's the best sushi in Frederick, bar none. Because that ALL they do - no Hibachi or anything else to distract you. The fish is fresh and they have the best selection of rolls. The quality of their sushi is second only to Washington, DC in the area. Great decor and atmosphere. So happy they finally expanded due to their popularity. read more

This is a really cool spot. I've been meaning to come here since I got to Frederick last week and was able to do so last night. It's on the second floor and has a really cool atmosphere. The sushi chef greeted me and was very attentive. I'm assuming he's the owner but I didn't ask him. He greeted every customer who came in, which really impressed me. The service in general was top notch. The Lemongrass Mojito was heavenly on a hot day. I'm a big fan of Sunomono and this place does a decent job. I prefer lots of vinegar dressing in mine but this place serves it more dry. However, it was good. The Keys Sushi Roll was very good. I also tried their happy hour Veggie Spring Rolls which were ok. Lazy Fish has some harder to find offerings such as Uni and Bluefin Tuna but I found the price points to be too high. $20 for 2 pieces of Uni just doesn't seem right. The sushi menu is abundant here for sure, but I feel the prices for some of their fish are higher than most places. Overall, this is a nice place with a great sushi menu and extremely good service. I plan on returning for sure. read more

I have not idea which specialty rolls I ate since I was not in charge of ordering, but we had four different ones and they were awesome. Fresh seafood with perfect sauces and different types of vegetables. The house sake was really good and I did not have to breath out. (Not out of a box I guess) The place is small, but sort of a fun outside garden vibe with cherry blossoms. Service top notch. Not one complaint. read more

I love sushi but I felt it was bland and the server wasn't friendly at all - won't be back

The food, service and ambiance were excellent. We started with Asian wings and fried tempura platter. We then had the Mt Fuji Roll, Dragon Lady Roll, Fresh salmon nigiri and Baltimore Roll. We will definitely be back. read more

Lazy Fish - Asian Wings and tempura appetizer - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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This is a somewhat out-of-the-way venue--since you have to go around the side of the building to enter, and then you have to go upstairs (either one or two flights of stairs). Once inside though, you will find a bustling restaurant, and although it doesn't have a lot of seating--it is cozy, and even though the tables are quite small, the food is so good that you don't even notice! My friend had sushi, and the sushi is very popular here! I had Honey Almond Shrimp, which was delicious! There is also an extensive wine and cocktail menu, and the drink sizes are ample. Other than having to walk up one or two flights of stairs, the only other critique I would have is that the restrooms are on the first floor in a hallway and are shared by another restaurant. I do think that the restrooms are accessible from outside--if someone walked into the entry hallway. Maybe a code to get into the restroom would make it seem a little safer, but this is really a minor detail for a restaurant that gets an A plus for its food!! read more

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Pretty good sushi. It has high ratings and rightfully so. The mackerel sushi was absolutely my favorite. Expensive. But it is sushi. Cute, small restaurant. read more

Lazy Fish - Mackerel sushi, specialty rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Chose this place to eat after almost everywhere in Frederick had a wait of at least 45 mins. The hostess was quick to sit us and the waitress was very nice. The appetizers were decent. But I would not recommend the teriyaki chicken meal. I really wanted to like the food, but unfortunately I just was not a fan. However my boyfriend was blown away with his meal. read more

We've eaten here several times over the years and it's kinda hit or miss regarding the food quality. Sushi in Frederick has been hard to come by and everyone hopes for the best. Wegmans is pretty much the same quality, but not a dining out experience. There is just no way this is a 4 1/2 star sushi bar regardless of where it's located. It's a 3 1/2, sometimes a 4 sometimes a 3. 4 1/2 star restaurants are not inconsistent. The reason for the 2 star is that I went there last night hoping for a quick dinner nearby and at 8:40 we walked in to be rudely told that "the sign on the door is flipped to closed". The door was open, the hours say open til 9:30 on Mondays. If I owned this restaurant, I'd be irate or change my hours. Hmmm? read more

Amazing Sushi spot in Downtown Frederick! We've heard great things about this place and finally had the chance to visit ourselves. It did not disappoint! Everything from the appetizers to the main course was amazing! Depending on the night you go, you may be waiting a bit for a table as this is a small place. However, it is definitely worth the wait if you have the time. read more

Lazy Fish - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The atmosphere here is very relaxing and charming. The customer service was great along with of course very nice quality rolls. read more

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This cute joint has a lot of flavor and great decor. It's a little hidden on the second floor, so being there feels like you're in on a secret Sushi here was good, and presented beautifully with an added touch of a flower petal to the standard ginger and wasabi. 2 out of the 3 of my rolls were delicious (Orioles roll and Takoyaki), but the crunchy spicy scallop seemed to lack the crunch. My partner ordered the lemongrass pork loin noodle dish and enjoyed it, only wishing he had some more sauce. The real stars of our meal were the dumplings though! The chicken gyoza had a flavorful sauce (we guess apple and ponzu), but the Mandu dumplings were our favorite! Beefy with shredded kimchi and a perfectly balanced sauce over that, it had a great mix of textures too. Service was a little slow, but the food helped make up for that. read more

Lazy Fish - Lemongrass pork loin dish in the back, and sushi at the front. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Do not sleep on this place! They have excellent sushi but their other menu items, including their bar menu is outstanding!!

Lazy Fish is conveniently located in DTF (Downtown Frederick). There's plenty of parking around with garages and street spots available. We went for lunch on Memorial Day. Unfortunately, Lazy Fish modifies their menu on holidays. They do not do happy hour or lunch options at all. I went in wanted a bento box, which they would not offer "due to the holiday". Instead, I got the beef bulgogi noodle bowl. It was very good! The broth tasted like it was simmered for hours. It had big pieces of bulgogi, egg noodles, bean sprouts, bok choy, and kimchi. The flavors were well balanced and it's a hearty dish for only $13. I left feeling perfectly full but not too full. lol definitely be back! read more

Lazy Fish - Beef Bulgogi Noodle Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Staff seemed a little out of sorts and inconsistent in their service throughout our meal. The food was ok, but was either over seasoned or under seasoned. We had the Miso soup (very salty), house salad (barely any dressing), Bulgogi (very sweet meat) and veggie sushi (cold, mostly mushy and very salty) It was not worth the price. There is much better sushi and Asian dishes for half the cost elsewhere in Frederick. read more

Food was amazing! Service was really good and everyone was nice! I love the vibe of the place it was so fun.

More like 4.5 stars. Went here for lunch. The sushi rolls were really good, you can tell it's high quality sushi too. Dumpling soup was good though I thought the broth tasted a bit too soy saucy, but my husband liked it. Pork belly appetizer also good. The two noodle dishes we got, drunken spaghetti and the pork vermicelli one were a bit underwhelming, they needed more sauce and other seasoning. That's the reason for one star off but even so we asked for extra sauce and that helped. The tempura cheesecake was amazing. Also good sake selection. read more

I love you 10/10 -Baltimore Roll x2 -Philly Roll -Shrimp Tempura -Hawaiian Roll -Spicy Salmon Roll read more

Lazy Fish - -Baltimore Roll x2 -Philly Roll -Shrimp Tempura -Hawaiian Roll -Spicy Salmon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Sushi was amazing-Baltimore roll was a favorite. Tried two noodle dishes as well.The yakisoba was very tasty. Was looking for some more heat and flavor from the drunken spaghetti, but that could be a matter of taste. Veggies in the noodle dishes had a nice crunch and weren't over-cooked. Very small inside as it reminded me of dining in New York. We will probably stick to sushi when we return. read more

Lazy Fish is located right above Sumittra, a Thai restaurant. There's a convenient sign with a lighted path towards the door. You can't miss it! Bathrooms are downstairs (first door on your left as you enter the building)... There's no stalls, just individual bathrooms. The one for the ladies has a pass code... The code is the year the building was built aaaand it is also taped on the wall (so much for a pass code, haha!) You can tell straight away the owners wanted to give customers a heavenly experience. From the interior decor to the presentation of the dishes, the aesthetics were top notch. There's a very classy, yet oriental feel to the decor. The prices were also very affordable given the very sophisticated ambiance you would normally only experience at more expensive fine dining restaurants. Hmm... You really have to come see for yourself. It's so hard to describe it, but it's the perfect place for a first date -- one where you'd come back to for your 50 year anniversary and reminisce that very first date. When the beer braised pork belly appetizer came out, it looked too perfect to eat. And even when my friends and I gorged the plate clean, so that the only thing left was an abstract disarray of sauce colors, the remnants still displayed itself quite beautifully. Now, if my reviewed stopped here, it would have definitely stayed at 5 stars, but the taste of the sushi just did not match up to the perfection of everything else. When the sushi rolls came out, the presentation was once again pristine, but the taste was quite underwhelming in comparison. It's not to say that the rolls weren't good... They just didn't taste that special. I blame the fact that everything else was just so above our expectations, that when the sushi rolls finally came, we needed the rolls to taste like gold! This won't stop me from coming back here. I am absolutely in love with this place. The service was also exceptional. Our waiter came back to check whether our hot tea needed a refill without me asking (quadruple thumbs up for that)! read more

Lazy Fish - Beer braised pork belly... That lettuce was so goooooood! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

TLDR: It's a strong 3-, weak 4-star sushi / asian-fusion restaurant. We came here looking for dinner based entirely on the Yelp* reviews. It was a Saturday evening and the restaurant was busy, which was a good sign. The "welcome" could have been a little more welcoming, but I'll pass on the story to save anyone from getting into too much trouble. Anyway, we were lucky enough to get a table as only a couple were open and the service was quick and friendly to greet us at the table. It's more of an Asian Fusion restaurant and their sushi rolls and descriptions, while numerous, weren't super interesting or exciting to me... and I will usually eat pretty much any sushi or sashimi. That said, the fish was fresh and the rolls were decent but they were missing something to really say they were outstanding. We got several other regualr entrees, though, all of which were quite good. Overall, this is probably a good sushi restaurant for the Frederick area but I've been to much better in the Baltimore-Washington area. It's not inexpensive but the restaurant is clean and service was good. Bottom line, I wouldn't steer anyone away if you happen to be nearby and hungry for sushi, just go in remembering you're not in a big city, so you aren't going to get big city sushi. read more