I really enjoyed our date night at this sushi restaurant! Overall I felt like the sushi was…read morehigh-quality and had a lot of unique flavors that kept things fresh and exciting. You won't find your typical rainbow rolls at this restaurant (I do love a good rainbow roll though). The rolls we ordered were the Snowflake (which was flavored with yuzu), the Lobster roll (which was so much more than a typical baked lobster/langostino roll), and the Are You Kidding Me roll, which was big on truffle flavor and came topped with fried onions. I thoroughly enjoyed the Snowflake roll. It had multiple types of fish inside, and the yuzu flavor added the perfect fresh citrusy touch. It also came dotted with a tiny bit of sriracha (or some other spice) but it was just a hint and it's easy to wipe off if you don't want any spice. The Lobster roll was the star of the show. I give it a 10/10 for presentation, and it was also the best tasting one in my opinion. It was plated with a shelled lobster tail, which looks visually pleasing, but the most impressive part was right before serving, the waitress lit it on fire and handed it to us, as if it were flaming creme brulee or something. The flame actually wasn't on the roll itself, but was on what appeared to be a trail of salt (presumably soaked in some kind of alcohol to make it burn). It definitely was a cool effect and I've never seen anything like it in a sushi restaurant! Lastly, the Are You Kidding Me roll - this was my third favorite out of the three we ordered. It was pretty good but I think the truffle flavor was a bit strong. I'm also personally not a huge fan of fried onions on top of sushi since I think it clashes a bit with the freshness of the fish, and gives me too many bar food vibes. But it certainly was flavorful and my husband and I still finished it. We shared these three sushi rolls between the two of us and it was just the right amount of food to leave feeling full. Besides the food, the restaurant itself was nice although I'm not sure they really needed to have a live DJ there as opposed to having a Spotify Playlist. Didn't bother me but I don't think it really added much to the vibe. I would definitely eat here again!

Yuzu Sushi Bar is easily one of the best sushi spots I've tried in a long time. Their variety of…read morerolls and creative combinations really stand out, and the appetizer selection is just as impressive. We started with the spicy tuna crispy rice and avocado crispy rice, both of which were incredible. Each dish had its own distinct flavor, with a really nice balance of acidity, sweetness, and savoriness. We also tried a range of different rolls, and every single one felt thoughtfully crafted and unique. The ambiance adds to the experience. The space is open, well-decorated, and has plenty of seating, making it great for a night out. It does get busy during dinner hours, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Parking is fairly convenient with a nearby structure, which is always a plus. Service was excellent as well. The staff was attentive, efficient, and made sure everything flowed smoothly throughout the meal. Drinks were another highlight. The Pretty in Pink and the Yuzu Drop were both a hit at our table. Overall, this is a great spot for a fun night out with high-quality sushi, great drinks, and an inviting atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

Delicious food and friendly service! The new style sushi is my favorite. Especially the salmon!read more

Best sushi resto . Reasonably price and fast service . Try their scallop & tuna sashimi.read more

This place seriously impressed me. From the moment the food hit the table, you could tell how much…read morecare goes into every detail--beautiful presentation without feeling overdone. The salmon sushi was absolute perfection, melt-in-your-mouth fresh. I also loved the salmon skin salad; the portion was huge and honestly big enough to be an entrée on its own. The soft shell crab roll was another standout--warm, perfectly cooked, a little salty in the best way, and easily one of the best versions of this roll I've had. Everything felt thoughtfully curated, from flavors to plating. And don't skip dessert--the ice cream was a highlight. We tried the caramel and mascarpone, and at $4 for two scoops, it's an absolute steal. On top of the great food, our server Nancy was so sweet and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll come back to.

The 101 Omikase dinner that happens only once a year at San shi go featured lots of great nigiri…read morealong with a few appetizers dishes. We finally were able to make it this year. Not a super heavy meal but great quality. Especially loved the second nigiri platter.

WOW! I am a sushi snob and usually only frequent a couple of local sushi spots. A coworker told me…read moreabout this all you can eat sushi spot and I was VERY hesitant to try it. I don't usually go to all you can eat because I feel like the quality is not great. I don't know how Chobop does it but their all you can eat is one of the best I have ever had. The rice to fish ratio is perfect, the fish tastes fresh, the appetizers are delicious. Next time I will order less rolls because the nigiri was truly the star for me. Service was also incredible. Can't wait to come back!

This place used to be called sushi Imari and the sushi was great. For some reason all the yelp…read morereviews from sushi Imari has been migrated to this new "all you can eat sushi" place and that is neither fair or accurate. Today we went there not knowing of the change. The food is now certainly "all you can eat" quality. We opted against the all you can eat limited menu, and ordered of the regular menu but the quality was terrible: 1. The toro nigri was chewy, very thinly cut, with a very small piece of rice. 2. We could not tell the difference between regular salmon and the salmon belly nigri they brought us. It looked and tasted exactly the same. Definitely not fatty salmon belly. 3. The yellow tail belly was chewy. 4. All the fish in their nigri sushi were thinly cut with very little rice. Definitely all you can eat amount of fish. 5. The rolls were small and for some reason all tasted the same with little flavor. If you like all you can eat sushi places which always offer low quality fish, you might like this place. We will miss sushi Imari and the great quality sushi they served.

Food service and ambiance all 10/10!!! Hash brown roll was surprisingly good and such a fun way to…read moretry something a little unique.

Excellent location on the water. Open to the outdoors. Service and food both excellent…read more Server Amanda 10+

Bummer they were closed today was hoping to pop in for our last day in California Our family was…read morehere for the week and the kids loved it we came in multiple times the young blonde girl at the register was sweet and helpful and young man next to her was helpful too and she showed us our new favorite snapper fish and we loved the poke the guys at the sushi bar were also very nice and helpful Wish we had this place back home

Hello world! It's time for an icon of a restaurant, boasting locations in Huntington Beach, Crystal…read moreCove, and, the one we're at today, Newport at Lido! It's seafood, both raw and cooked, so you can get what you want. They serve sushi rolls, poke, fried fish, grilled fish, and more! There's a little something for everyone here. This particular day, we opted to share a few things, to have some variety in our meal. Salmon poke first, because that's gotta be one of my favorite things here. It's unctuous in color, texture, and taste. Sesame oil, seaweed, and a slight spiciness make this absolutely delicious, and probably among the best poke in Orange County. Comes with chips so you can order it alone if you wanted! The ceviche also comes with chips, naturally, and it's a great intro to raw fish...well because it's technically not raw. Lime juice chemically cooks the fish so it's not considered raw at all! It's acidic, vegetal, a tad briney, and overall super refreshing! Love to see it! We also got these breaded calamari fries. I don't know how they do it, but they bread and fry the most TENDER calamari I've ever had the pleasure of consuming. It comes with some tomato salsa-esque dip as well as their tommy sauce, and it's a treat no matter what you use. This is a must-try for me. And here, a burrito to share! Today's catch was Opah, so we got that in the wrap. I gotta tell you, fresh fish in a burrito is heaven! Delish all around, and with that tommy sauce and some hot sauce, you're in business! They've got so many items that you've gotta try, like their soups or sushi, that we couldn't fit it all in. If seafood is what you wish, bro? Come on down to Bear Flag Fish Co!

Had an amazing experience all thanks to Elle…read more From the moment we sat down, Elle made us feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of. She was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Her recommendations were spot-on and elevated our entire dining experience. You can tell she truly cares about her guests and takes pride in what she does. Our drinks were never empty, and every course flowed seamlessly. Elle checked in just the right amount -- present without ever hovering -- which made the night feel relaxed, thoughtful, and special. Dining out is always about the food, but service like Elle's is what makes it memorable. If you visit Sushi Roku, ask for her. She's a big reason we'll be back.

If you've been following my Yelp escapades, you already know I treat restaurant scouting like…read moreOlympic training for your dating life. I test the vibes, the lighting, the food, the flirt‑potential, all so you don't accidentally take a promising match to a place that screams "situationship energy." So buckle up, buttercup, because here comes another one. Sushi Roku is a great spot for a date you've known for a while, not quite "meet the parents," but definitely past the "I don't know your last name yet" stage. The ambiance shifts like a good relationship: warm and romantic after dark, bright and lively during the day. It exudes the "we're comfortable, but still trying" vibe. The salmon belly and sushi rolls? Fresh, delicious, and absolutely must‑order territory. Think of them as the reliable green flags of the menu. Prices are standard OC, not cheap, but not the kind of bill that makes you reconsider your life choices. Our server was sweet, attentive, and totally earned the 25% tip we left her. We skipped the wine, but apparently Coke Zero is the unofficial drink of Newport Beach, so I fit right in. Too bad they don't serve it. I wish they did. Parking is a breeze with a free public lot right out front, and there are plenty of places to stroll afterward if you need to walk off the sushi... or extend the date because it's going well. Been there, done that! Date‑worthy? Absolutely. Thumbs up from me, and I'll be back.

Finally made my way to the OC Sugarfish after hounding them to open one up ever since I moved from…read morethe Westside and they didn't disappoint. That warm rice is unforgettable when it touches your lips and it brought me back to those wonderful experiences eating at SF when I was living in Santa Monica. Koji and Kathy were pretty cool too. If you're feeling like a fatty, do the Nozawa. If not, do the Trust me experience. Albacore belly is a must try. You will not be disappointed my peeps

When I first tried SugarFish in NYC I had to find out if there was one where I lived in California…read more While it's out of the way for me to drive to Corona Del Mar from San Diego I absolutely made it a goal to take my husband here because I fell In love with it on the east coast. Be prepared for a wait though, Sunday at lunch is very busy, and the restaurant can only hold so many people for their dining experience. Once we were seated I opted to get the Trust me menu while my husband ordered the trust me lite menu and the bluefin otoro. This was the perfect amount of sushi to start our day. Everything was delicious, my absolute favorite was the tuna and chutoro sashimi, but each piece of fish was amazingly delicious and fresh! So fresh one of my salmon pieces still had a scale on it, and the blue crab roll had small gravel like shell texture in it. Not an issue for me personally, the quality still outshone the surprises and I would still consider coming back if in the area.

The quality of fish is excellent, love the yellowtail and bluefin tuna. Solid date night spot as…read moreit's on the smaller and more intimate side. If you sit at the bar and Kylee is working, you are in for such a fun time!

My boyfriend and I wanted to try a new restaurant on our Saturday date night, and we both hoped to…read morefind a restaurant that offered seafood based cuisine and a few vegetarian options. After pursuing some options in the Newport/Huntington Beach area, I decided to make 8:30 pm reservations for Starfish in Newport Beach! I have driven past this location so many times, and was excited to finally try it out! Upon entering, I was impressed by the moody interior with beautiful lighting and a gorgeous wooden door. The hostess was kind and quick to offer us a two-top bar style seating table that was close to the kitchen. We appreciated that we were sat so promptly, and we actually enjoy sitting close to the kitchen so we could see all of the deletable food options! We began our meal with two rolls as appetizers - the Buddha roll and the Sushi Nigiri Plate. The Buddha roll was a tofu-based vegan roll with a fun touch of toasted coconut flakes and two delicious sauces layered on top. Both my boyfriend and I loved the roll and would absolutely order it again. My boyfriend loved the sashimi plate and stated that the seafood was fresh and was higher in quality compared to your average sushi restaurant. Moving onto our main course, I ordered the Thai Green Vegetable Curry with coconut rice (which our server mentioned was different from the regular white rice because they cook it with coconut milk instead of water) and my boyfriend was craving another sushi roll, so he opted for the Shrimp Tempura Roll. The Shrimp Tempura Roll was pleasantly different from regular shrimp tempura rolls, because it contained crab meat and shrimp tempura. We noticed at this point, that all three of the sushi rolls that we ordered used rice paper instead of seaweed, and this unique twist to the sushi rolls enhanced them! I LOVED the presentation of the Thai Green Vegetable Curry. Something about a large stem of basil cascading over my food makes it extra fun to eat! In all seriousness, this was one of the best curry's I have had, and the coconut rice enhanced the entree. For our beverage selection, the cold sake that we hoped to try was out of stock, so we requested hot sake instead, which we sipped on through the meal. Pro Tip: the hot house sake was only $10 which is an amazing price point! Finally, it came to my favorite part of the meal, dessert! My boyfriend was leaning towards the Scratch Cheesecake, and I was leaning towards the Mango Pudding. We asked for our server for her recommendation, and she stated that the Banana in Fillo Dough or Scratch Cheesecake were her top two options. Based on this, we opted for the Scratch Cheesecake. It was good, but I probably wouldn't get it again. In my mind, I think of a cheesecake and immediately crave a thick slice of a classic New York style cheesecake. However, this was served in a glass with a graham cracker crumble as the base, and a cheesecake-style mousse layer above, with poached asian pears as a topping. While this wasn't my favorite part of the meal, it was still a fun twist on a classic dessert with a lovely presentation. Next time, I think I'll follow my heart and try the Mango Pudding. Between the food, ambiance, wonderful service, and elevated experience for an affordable price point, we will definitely return!

Service was impeccable. Salmon sashimi melts in your mouth here. I recommend the salmon skin hand…read moreroll as a quick grab and go snack as well.

Cute little sushi bar with amazing staff next to the Newport Pier. They have an extensive menu…read morewith rolls and bento boxes. You can dine inside or outside. I got the bento box with spicy pork, it came with a California roll, salad, soup, and four sushi pieces. Friendly staff and delicious food, a perfect combination. Happy Yelping!