Very disappointing. I had made a reservation 5 days earlier and noted I'd like a private table/booth and was celebrating my wife's 40th birthday. They sent a text to confirm I was coming and again I reminded about the birthday and seat request. We arrived on time and I was greeted by a young lady who asked if we had a reservation and kept telling me how really booked they were and that they didn't have any tables ready. We noticed several tables that had reserved signs on them but they weren't available. I asked about how to reserve a specific table and she mentioned you had to specify that when you made your reservation. Hmm We said we would wait for a booth and to please call us when it was ready. We walked across the street to have a drink. The hostess called back in about 10 min and said the next table was ready. We returned and she tried to seat us at a tiny table right near the kitchen. There were now 3 tables open with reserved signs and 2 bar seats. When we asked about the booths she mentioned oh, those people had called and requested. I then confirmed again that I had in fact made a reservation with notes and that I was at the correct restaurant. My wife didn't feel comfortable sitting so close to other customers and told the hostess we prefer to sit at that bar. My wife asked about social distancing and the hostess said, " oh, we don't do that here'". Ok no worries. We took a seat at the bar. The placemats at the bar still had crumbs on them and there was condensation marks from the previous customers beverages. I asked if the area had been cleaned as I flicked a few crumbs away and she reassured me that it had. We were then handed menus and a prix fixe special menu that had greasy fingerprints all over it. COVID or not there is a certain ick factor to dirty menus when your about to indulge in raw finger food essentially. As we settled in and began to review the menu we were greeted by the bar tenders, both who were very attentive and professional. Pretty extensive saki menu with a little bit of every style to try. We were offered a tasting of one and settled on our selection. We ordered several apps a few rolls and some sashimi items. Here's where the disappointment begins. The sushi rice was over cooked and mushy. My wife ordered the King salmon sashimi and it was soft, mushy and you could barley pick it up with chop sticks without it falling apart. The slices were uneven and very small. The bartenders took it away and replaced it with some saketoro which was much better. I will say the soup was very delicious and authentic. We tried a few yakitori items that came to the table luke warm and frankly not good; the chicken was dried out and tough, the scallops were frozen and pumped with sodium tripolyphosphate + they arrived cold and did not have any sea salt on them as the menu suggested. Our server removed these from the table and told us she put in another order and that they would not be on our bill. The last item to come to the table was some negibeef yakitori. These were very tough, chewy and the beef was not cleaned properly it still had silverskin on the edges. One other note, the gari and wasabi were excellent. Overall the restaurant was loud and priggish without the food to back it up. My expectations from reading the website and talking to friends who had eaten at their other location was that we were going to have an exceptional experience similar to the many quaint restaurants I've experienced in Japan. This place was more like any $1 sushi joint and we left hungry and with $200 less in my pocket. Maybe we will give them another try, but not for a special event which btw no one even acknowledged. - gakkari read more

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Firstly our waitress mixed up the soup order. Then we wait 30 minutes for an appetizer. Waitress said the kitchen had to cook the octopus. Kitchen cooked 6 very thin slices of octopus and placed on top of a green salad. We already had finished our meal!! Salad was brought out at the end of our finished meal! Disappointed with the service. read more

What an amazing experience! Our friend who comes here regularly brought us here because the qualityof the sushi and the service are both amazing. I don't even think we ordered off the menu, but our server would bring out two different plates of sushi at one time with enough pieces for everyone at the table to have a piece of each. Each plate was presented beautifully and the sushi was delicious and just melted in your mouth. The freshness and flavor of the sushi was enough...no soy sauce needed. This is also one of the few sushi spots that offers real wasabi and not the artificial stuff you usually get. read more

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Food was great; everything tasted fresh and came out promptly. Waitress was helpful in identifying orders that both my wife and I were aiming for. I got the kamakazi; it had a good warmth to the sushi - Tuna and crab mix were all fresh! Same thing for the Hollywood roll we added to the meal. Very fresh! read more

Disappointing visit after COVID re-opening. MF has been our weekly spot to enjoy great sushi and delicious cocktails. I was disappointed to see they have made minor changes to improve their cleanliness and restore customer confidence as they re-open and start welcoming guests. Menus are not cleaned after each guest, no hand soap in the restrooms, same soy sauce containers guests after guests, improperly wearing a mask and poor sanitation throughout. Hope they reconsider and create a safer and inviting experience because I consider them a unique spot in Avalon. read more

Excellent food service, presentation and plating are excellent. Taste of the food excellent/fresh staff, friendly and knowledgeable. Smaller portions, but made up for the quality of food. read more

Fantastic food, exceptional service, tasty drinks (love the Starlight), and a nice ambiance.

My experience here was top notch mostly due to the staff. My waitress was very knowledgeable and I asked her for several suggestions and she was savvy enough to ask a few questions about what I was looking forward before making her recommendations. The Kampachi appetizer was flat out the best sushi dish I have ever had. The citrus and fresh clean taste was so good combined with the fish! Don't balk at the $20 price, just get it! She recommended a nigiri combination of Chuturo (Fatty Tuna with truffle mouse & caviar and a special Kasugodai (snapper) both superb for different reasons. My main course was the fillet and while this tasted great it seemed a little small in proportion size. I also ordered a spicy tuna roll which added some kick and i recommend it to anyone looking for a good roll with a bit of spice. Finally she brought me her favorite Nigiri of salmon with truffle mouse, pepper and caviar along with yellow tale slightly charred with pepper and a lemon twist. Superb! read more

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I've been here many times and it never disappoints. The red dragon roll is my go to favorite roll here! Looking forward to my next visit!

Excellent sushi and service. Tried both eel rolls, the spicy tuna roll, and the octopus balls. All were great

My favorite restaurant in Atlanta. Their signature nigiri is the best bite you'll ever have and they have a cool atmosphere too! Freshest fish and unique appetizers read more

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This is my personal opinion. I will not be going back. However I saw plenty of diners having fun. We just went to the wrong restaurant. If you want healthy vegetables you have to pay $8 for each order and $2 for rice. $52 per person without tip. read more

Great place for sushi for date night! We were seeing a late movie on a Saturday night so after walking by this place, we decided to stop and try it to kill some time. Service was great! We asked for extra ginger and our server brought out a huge bowl of it! :) Food we ordered: Squid salad, O-toro nigiri, Kampachi nigiri, Hamachi nigiri, and 2 rolls ( I can't remember the names but it was so good ( I remembered to take a pic at least :) ) Glad the Avalon has a decent sushi place :) read more

First time to visit this place Nice have lot choice of wine and Saki will come back again.

best rolls around in alpharetta. the nigiri is also solid along with the miso soup with crab solid read more

My guy and I went here on Sunday night and it was good. We ordered the spicy rainbow roll, yellowtail roll and a few cocktails. We came in close to closing but the wait staff was still very kind and engaged during our entire dining experience. The location is perfect as it's away from the "large crowds" The Avalon can bring. It's also fairly close to the hotel which is a nice place to go for another drink with good decor. I'll be back for sure. read more

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MF Bar is located within the Avalon plaza in neighboring Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream and and Urban Outfitters. I've been twice and left both times feeling good with both the food and service. Before dining here, make sure you go ahead and make a reservation especially if you're planning a dinner date on a weekend! The ambiance and aesthetic of the restaurant is very pleasing. There's a range of different seatings -- booths, tables, and high chairs circling around the bar that sit right in the center of the high ceiling room. To be honest, I don't think you can really go wrong with anything on their menu. The fish is very fresh and from the sip I have, their drinks are good as well. I tried a vodka and lychee drink that was tangy and not overwhelmingly sweet.. I'm not sure if they always have this, but during the second time I visited, there was a 3 course option for $45. Overall, a solid choice for a date night place or if you're craving some fresh sushi. read more

I have been coming here twice a week for a long time. Always felt comfortable sitting at the bar with my wife UNTIL tonight. The bar was mostly empty, but too drunk guys came in to find there wallet they left earlier. They asked in slurred words if they could get a beer. They began swearing, eff this eff that and eff everything - and one seat over from my Wife - stuck a camera in her face and asking if we felt above them to live "here" and we don't. They were the absolutely rudest and crudest. Asking if living around here gave us privilege??? and management refused to call security After repeated calls to call them by us. We had to move to a booth to get our already ordered food. Management was totally ineffective against the drunk guys. We are afraid to leave without security and it is not obvious they know the number for security. Fortunately , security was provided. read more

The sushi here is extremely fresh! Please do yourself a favor and try their original salmon sashimi, it is not on the menu for whatever reason but it might've been in my opinion better than the wagyu beef nigiri I tried. Salmon sashimi - 5/5 Wagyu beef nigiri - 4/5 for the price, not sure if it's worth it. Got 2 pieces for $24. Probably would not do again. Kamikaze roll - 4.5/5 only because it was on the spicier side. Their fish is definitely spicier than normal and even the waitress mentioned this! Snow crab California maki - 3/5, would skip. Thought the snow crab was imitation crab at first. The special rolls/nigiri/sashimi is definitely worth trying instead. Service was great and the bar has a large area for you to spread all your plates around. You would be surprised at the table space when sitting at the bar, it's bigger than most two person seating at normal restaurants. read more

Really I'd give this one 3.5 of 5, but rounding up to 4 as it's brand new - just 5 weeks old! Based on the handful of reviews MF Bar has received so far, I knew heading into my lunch it would be hit-or-miss. (Some of these reviews though... y'all. Look at the menu before you sit down and pitch a fit that the only thing your kid can eat is a $30 steak. Jeez.) Anyway, the restaurant itself is definitely still in that soft opening stage. It's only been a few weeks since the first service so I imagine it's been slow and steady progress since then... We made an OpenTable reservation but definitely did not need one. Not only did we get to pick our own table upon entering the place, but it was mostly empty during the whole lunch "rush." Oh well. The decor is modern and comfortable. The restaurant isn't large but is wide-open with sky-high ceilings and sparse furnishings that actually make it seem larger, somehow. There is a really attractive horseshoe-shaped bar in the center of the room that is just crying for a good happy hour crowd. No outdoor dining spaces (at least for now). They were playing fun, realaxing music - Frank Sinatra I think. The menu is extensive and the sole waiter updated us on what was freshest, kitchen-recommended, etc. They're obviously still having some issues (more timing-related than service-based). While our server was very knowledgeable, most of the dishes took quite a bit of time to come out of the kitchen. Our lunch took about an hour and a half, maybe 1:45. One star off for this. Service was great; when you dine at a specialty restaurant of any kind, some menu guidance will ensure that you have the best meal possible. Speaking of the menu, beware, frugal diners! The prices here are not for the faint of heart! We tried the following and our lunch (for four, without drinks) was around $200: APPETIZERS - Miso soup | 3 - Ginger salad with snow crab | 8 - Baked lobster tempura (baked with Japanese mayo, eel sauce,tobiko, and scallion) | 17 - Spicy tuna tartar (with quail egg served with truffle soy) | 13 SIGNATURE NIGIRI - O-Toro (super fatty tuna, serrano pepper, dijon mustard, and caviar with truffle soy) | MP - Hamachi (Japanese yellowtail seared with truffle soy, black pepper) | 9 SPECIAL ROLLS - #1 Spicy tuna roll (topped with yellowtail, masago, scallions, and sriracha sauce) | 17 - #3 Negi salmon roll (topped with tuna, yellowtail, avocado, and tobiko) | 17 - #13 A5 Wagyu beef roll (with Asparagus and truffle soy) | 28 - #14 Lobster Box (mayo, green onion, tobiko and eel sauce) | 25 ROBATA GRILL - Hamachi Kama (grilled yellowtail cheek) | 18 DESSERT - Green Tea Mochi | 7 (also offered mango - off menu) I liked almost everything we tried. While portion sizes were *mostly* shareable, I wouldn't describe them as large. Regardless, the quality was superb. I appreciated that some items here are not readily available at all sushi spots (the otoro and the seared yellowtail nigiri, for example). I'd highly recommend the baked lobster tempura appetizer and the #14 sushi roll. They were especially rich and decadent, and the most unique of all the items I sampled. read more

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I use to like this place but my last visit was the last straw. Made reservations and was not seated until 40 minutes after reservation time with tables clearly open and available. Server took 30 minutes to come by our table but 3 minutes for the family seated beside us that just walked in. Half of our food came. When we mentioned missing items those came 20 minutes later not properly cooked. The quality has plummeted at this establishment. Utterly disappointed. read more

The sushi is fresh and the drinks are tasty. I've dined at this location twice and the service was great. The restaurant is a decent size for the location, and it functions well as a lunch spot or maybe a simple date night spot. The prices are a bit high for the portion sizes they serve. The Avalon has a nice ambiance so you have the option to walk around and shop before/after dining. read more

BEST QUALITY NIGIRI I'VE EVER HAD. And believe me, I've had a lotttt of sushi. My brother come here when we want something that will leave us satisfied without a doubt. They have this tangy himachi that I order every single time I go. The sushi is high quality. I really think their ingredients are what make this place so nice. The front has big windows, so lots of natural light. The table utensils are adorable, with small plates fashioned after leaves. If I ever want to impress someone with sushi, I'm taking them here. This is a neglected spot at the Avalon IMO. read more

I like this restaurant. Never disappoints. Friendly servers, large menu, good appetizers, sushi and a large variety of cocktails. Easy going fun atmosphere for all ages. Excellent place for a first date if desiring a favorable first impression. read more

Delicious sushi. The best crispy tuna i've ever had! avocado balls tasted like nothing i've ever had before, so good and upscale! The salad was the least tasty, the leaves were wilted and old but the sushi made up for it. read more

This place is outstanding. Great environment, service is excellent, ask for Ty, and the food is the best ever. Outstanding.

Incredible sushi experience! Started with a signature MF Lychee martini, followed by spicy tuna tartar and the avocado roll. The avocado roll is a perfect bite and flavor explosion. Then we had the Avalon Roll and the Hollywood Roll, both of which were delicious but the Avalon Roll really shined. Then our server suggested some sashimi, and really continued the dining adventure with chef selected bites. Our server Anna really made this meal special for us - she was attentive, knew the menu well and made incredible suggestions. Anna helped lead us through a special and memorable dining experience! read more

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Upscale sushi bar with alot of great options. I came with a group and we tried so many different dishes and every single dish was super fresh! We started with the spicy tuna tartar (poke with qual egg and micro greens) and it was absolutely divine! Tried a few of their signature nigiris, a little bit pricey but each bite was worth the price! Been craving their otoro and uni ever since! Also tried about 6-7 rolls, avalon rolled contained fresh lobster , can't rememmber my favorite roll but avalons presentation was spectacular! read more

Always delicious! Love celebrating birthday's and special time with friends here. Wonderful ambience and upscale sushi.

Coming from California we thought our sushi was fresh from San Diego but this is by far the best sushi ever. Highly recommended to everyone! Great service and great food!! read more

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Having lived in LA, NY and Miami, I was very nervous about finding a quality sushi spot in this area. I'm so glad we stumbled upon this little gem. The sushi is super fresh and verrrrryy good! read more

Server took condiments off table when not even remotely close to being done. Honestly had sushi that was just as good from Publix. I will never step foot into this place again read more

I have been dying to get some GOOD quality sushi. California is the only place in my heart that does this for me, HOWEVER, MF Bar was very surprising and VERY good. It's located in the fancy schmancy Avalon plaza which would explain their pricing and their small sliced rolls but beggars can't be choosers b/c this place satisfied my sushi craving. I just feel bad for my significant other b/c he eats way more than I do and usually 3 rolls suffice for us. But not this place, I'd say 2 additional rolls and $30 more out of our pockets and then we'd be full and happy. Nice ambiance, on the pricey side, great decor and the ***smoothest saki YOU WILL EVER HAVE*** Great experience. read more

First time here and it didn't disappoint! Our service was top-notch, and everything we ordered was amazing. We had the o-toro nigiri (wow) and the spicy yellowtail appetizer. Both were sooo good. O-toro was a bit pricy, but worth every penny. Do not put soy sauce on it- it's delicious just how it comes. Also had the spicy rainbow roll, fireball roll, and spicy yellowtail roll. All were SO good!! Fireball was super spicy, FYI. The wine and cocktail menu is also great. We had buffalo trace whiskey and a glass of Sancerre. The ambiance was also really nice. It's quiet and peaceful with just a bit of chatter. We will definitely be back. Our new fav date night spot. read more

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The tuna box roll was one of my favorite sushi rolls I've ever had! Nice ambiance and good place to take refuge after shopping. The volcano roll is what's in the middle. It was alright. Spider was god as well. read more

EXCELLENT Sushi. Get the baked scallops appetizer and volcano roll. Exquisite. Loved the atmosphere and the cocktails aswell. A1 date spot

I'm giving MF Bar an A-Ok... 3 Stars. Their sushi is out-of-this-world good: off the charts. (5+ Stars) The service and atmosphere also Avalon-hip & trendy; a good place to take a date. However, the one drawback that brings down their average is this place is *very* expensive. My tab was over $100 and, umm-- I was eating alone... I'll say it was worth it, but you've been warned :) read more

We always went to MF sushi in N. Highland Ave and this time we wanted to try this place. We went for dinner on a Saturday. The yellow tail and flounder appetizers were really fresh and tasty. The tuna tartare was very good. We ordered almost everything on their signature nigiri menu and everything was excellent. We had a great dinner. read more

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The best restaurant. The best sushi and the best dish. Highly recommend the warm lobster appetizer. Also the grilled peppers appetizer is unique and delicious. This is my favorite sushi spot in all of Atlanta. read more

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I rarely give 5-stars but this place is on point! The sushi was great and the staff was exceptional! The rice to filling ratio was perfect. The best sushi I have ever had! The staff was very informative but didn't linger or bothered you. Will return! read more

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