The food is consistent much more professional atmosphere then the other restaurant the family owns. Everyone speaks English infront of patrons no yelling or fighting during service. I recommend the sweet potato roll it's large deep fried and fufila the craving for sweet and salty with a crunch! The miso soup is amazing. Seaweed salad is always fresh crunchy seasoned well and barbecued squid is excellent as well..highly recommend spicy ramin and or udon yaki .. I'll always be a regular but from a distance most likely for private reasons. Great food great service.. share with everyone you know! read more

My wife and I come here a lot for sushi and wow! They have great sushi presented with perfection! The vibe here is perfect for a nice dinner! Phong does such an outstanding job making everyone feel welcome and his service is the best!! He even brought us a special dessert after we finished eating! What a great surprise!! Thank you!! I highly recommend Ocean Blue! Come give Phong a visit! You won't regret it!! Great place! read more

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I often get take-out bowls from here. They are mostly good. Sometimes I order a sushi roll and Ive noticed the shrimp tempura inside the rolls are cold meaning the tempura isn't made fresh to order, which is a disappointment. Sometimes the service is slow but the staff are nice. The restaurant inside is attractive but I don't usually dine-in. Yet I still order take-out for bowls from here. read more

It's been a long time coming that we find a place with the best Chirashi bowl in Pinellas County! We dined late and the servers were still very accommodating! We started off with the grilled Octopus- very delicious! Then moved on to some rolls, Scallop Roll, Sexy Rolland Chirashi bowls. We had to wrap it up since they were almost closing and we feel bad. We will be back to try others on the menu. read more

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Incredibly fresh sushi plus a variety of other delicious menu items. Atmosphere is great balance between casual and refined, bar area and comfortable area. Perfect for happy hour, take out or nice sit down dinner. read more

Ocean Blue Sushi - Tuna burrito - Sushi Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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The food is good, the service is pretty good. But the only thing is the smell, it smells like sewer but other than that, the foods good

I have always loved this sushi place. The sushi is delicious. They have so many different specialty rolls and classic rolls as well. The staff is very nice and friendly. The sushi never takes too long to make. Sometimes when I place an order, it is ready in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. They expanded the inside of the restaurant, so there is more seating. It is very nice. read more

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This Sushi place was unusual for us. We ordered the chicken satay to start with, and I would never order that it again. The chicken was so overcooked and dry, it was almost inedible. It looked good though. Then when looking at the menu, I honestly couldn't find a Sushi roll and neither could Ben that we wanted so we both went with getting a make your own Sushi Burrito. Normally finding a roll is not an issue, especially for Ben. I did like the different options that you can pick and choose from when creating your own roll from sauces, veggies, proteins, wrap type, etc and we both order completely different types. I was very pleased with mine and since it is a burrito, it was too big for me to finish and I was going to take the rest home. BUT, still getting use to having to ensure your mask is on prior to getting up from your seat, I got distracted and left it on the table. :( So, we may not be back for traditional Sushi, but I am pretty sure we will be back for a Sushi Burrito. read more

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Yummy, beautiful sushi! Quick, friendly service. Ordered to-go. Everything was boxed up with care and made it safe back home, even with my husband's driving ;) read more

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What in the HECK has happened to this place???!! Haven't been here in a while....but seriously!! Came after work cause I needed sushi.... it was a loooong day. Upon entering, the place smelled like..... a mens' toilet. I don't know why...so wrong!!! Second bad sign...cheap chop sticks....the kind you have to rub together so you don't get splinters in your lips....haven't seen them in years...and cheap, creepy non paper napkin. The menu is carefully crafted in an 8 point helvetica narrow....so bring not only your glasses, but a magnifying glass. There's a black tray in front of me... that has deep edges....and no purpose. Nothing fits on it...not the wooden sushi plate...and the small dirty white dish you get to eat on, so I try to put my wooden sushi plate on the bar's edge... but it's too small...so eventually...it'll fall onto the large bar....if you ordered enough sushi. But it's stone! My octopus salad is cool and delicious. My "whatever roll".....was served with NOTHING ....on a dirty bamboo board....and each piece fell apart as I tried to remain ladylike eating sushi splashing into my soy sauce dish in front of me. Lastly, I ordered clam sashimi. Whoa.... no one here knows what surf clam sashimi is... it came out warm...and slightly scored. Both sides in tact...impossible to chew through...and warm. It's been nuked! Just plain awful. I don't know who bought this place.... but it's not for actual sushi aficionados. Service was very good! Sorry to the servers. And to finish this insult to Asian food, country music in the background. AWFUL!!! read more

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The flavor of the sushi is good but there is way too much rice and their prices are very expensive. I have been going here since Charlie the original owner opened over 25 years ago and the quality is never consistant , sometimes really good and sometimes sucks depending who is makig the rice and rolling the sushi. That is not acceptable so I will most likely never be back. read more

BEWARE - They charge you more than the prices reflect on the menu. We went for dinner and had high hopes for this place. They are open late with decent prices and selections so hoping to love it. We ordered sake, Thai spring rolls and chicken yakitori for an app. The spring rolls were good and the yakitori was just ok. Then ordered sushi rolls and a sushi bowl. The sushi was pretty good, portion sizes were small but flavorful however they skimp on ingredients. The scallop roll was supposed to have avocado but seriously there was a fingernail sized sliver of avocado in three of the six pieces, the others had none. The sushi bowl came out wrong, we sent it back as the server said he brought the wrong one. The second bowl had items in it we didn't order like raw onions which weren't even an option on the menu. Third bowl was correct but just not that great. Their portion ratios are all off. The server brings the check and I notice the prices on everything were higher than on the menu. I asked the server if we were charged more than the menu price and he said "yes, sorry". Apparently they hiked their prices but didn't change the menu or bother to tell people. WTH!! That's shady business and we will never return. I'll stick with BG Robata for sushi if we are in that area. read more

Best Sushi chef in the state, please don't waste your money elsewhere- if you want a great time and an experience tailored for any perfect outing or date, this is your place. read more

We've enjoyed dining in here but to be honest this is the only place I trust for take out sushi! It's always fresh and full of flavor. Usually I get three rolls at other places but I've found that two here is enough for me! read more

Service was excellent, and the sushi was outstanding!!! Found our new sushi stop!! Got the wonton soup, big fat roll (amazing with spicy tuna substituted), and tempura TNT roll. read more

We dined here recently and the food and the service were excellent. There were 11 of us and they easily accommodated us. Varied menu meant everyone in our group found what they wanted. I only wish they were open for lunch. read more

Took the wife here in order to fuck up the eel. I love eel. Eel is so good. She got the miso and some chicken roll that I made fun of her for. She liked it but I personally do not support chicken sushi. read more

Ocean Blue Sushi - a woman eating sushi with chopsticks - Sushi Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

I've been coming here for years. I always get the same thing, Mexican and spicy tuna with a corona. The prices are fair. Sushi is fresh. Beer is cold. Usually if I'm alone I have a book and I'm left alone for the most part which is what I want. If I'm with a group of people the staff is friendly and attentive. It's a great place. read more

The best sushi in Florida. Hands down! Veggie options are amazing too! Don't miss out on the Ramen, Yakisoba, and Hibachi. Fried ice cream is the best dessert on the menu. Thank you to the staff and chefs for making our time here amazing. We have come twice a week (maybe more) for the past month and it's 5 stars every time. read more

Ocean Blue Sushi - Sushi Boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

I really hate writing this review. I'll start off by saying that the food here has always been great and the staff is wonderful - attentive and friendly. The problem I have is the last two times I've been here I can smell raw sewage which has completely killed the appetite. They are trying to deal with it by spraying a cinnamon scent, but the odor is still there. For that reason, and that reason only, I am reviewing with three stars. Hope to upgrade this review soon! read more

The vegetarian sushi platter is very nice! I haven't found that anywhere else. Servers are also very friendly and swift. Thanks!

My family has been going here for sushi for over a decade. From its smaller location when it was called Kaiko until now, this sushi joint has grown a lot of the years. I was skeptical when I heard that my favorite sushi spot was undergoing new ownership but found that nothing has changed in the transition besides the absence of Charlie as he is off traveling the world now! The sushi is still great and the 10 pm happy hour is a great deal for some late night noms. Some of my favorite rolls are the spider roll and the super crunchy roll- not the most traditional sushi but still delicious! read more

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Sushi is always top notch - everything tastes fresh, love all offerings and especially the smoked salmon. Service is always great. Love that it is not small and tight like many other places. read more

Through Grubhub we ordered from this location while the COVID-19 led to a stay at home order & let me tell you it was so delicious! We got miso soup, the cucumber roll, the tekku roll, two of the spicy tuna shotgun rolls, the super crunchy roll, and the house salad. Great portion sizes, well prepared, & each roll was quite tasty! Our only complaint: they packaged the spicy tuna rolls, cucumber roll, and tekku roll all in one container and the super crunchy roll in a separate container, so trying to divvy the rolls up between the 4 people eating them made it a bit harder than if they were in their own packages. More earth friendly using less plastic for sure, but an option to opt into separate containers would be nice for situations like this. read more

This has to be one of the finest sushi restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of dining in. The decor is superb, the atmosphere and the chefs were outstanding and the sushi was phenomenal. Originally we received the wrong order, enjoyed 2 pieces and the staff was so apologetic, but alas had to make it right. The correct order was delivered and WOW! It was great! The wasabi and ginger was by far the freshest. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were absolutely glorious! I'm a fan for life now! read more

Looking for a decent sushi place in our last night in town. Found this place as we were searching for dinner. The ambiance is a calm space with soft lighting. Some of the TVs in the place take away from what could be a decently romantic place. The sushi itself was decent to good. It will hit the spot if you're craving it, but don't expect something to blow your mind. The egg rolls were above average. read more

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Fantastic. Go. It's been a long time since I've had sushi this fresh, served well... Oh and nice and friendly

Horrible sushi. Flavorless. Go somewhere else. Also, too much giggling by yuppy milinials.

Open till 1 am Friday and Saturday and midnight every other day. There is no better late night Sushi in Pinellas County. Sushi chefs Ben, Peter, Kay and Joy are all great Sushi chefs and fun to talk to. You must get a Sushi Burrito, I prefer the Original with Tuna Crab and tempura shrimp. They can make it as spicy as you like. The late night sushi menu is very affordable. read more

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I order this delivered and it's always fresh and tasty. While Not elite it is a good option for me. The tuna and salmon are particularly fresh. read more

I started ordering ocean blue through Uber eats and was impressed at the quality and presentation for to go so decided to make the trip there. It was well worth it. Excellent quality, great service. Just wish the rolls were a little cheaper.. read more

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We have ordered from here (delivery, never been in the restaurant) a few times. We ordered again tonight and the food was SO good. We also had krab rangoon, which was delicious and they had a lot of filling in them. The spicy scallop roll is one of my favorites and we get it every time. It's the perfect amount of spice. This was the first time we ordered the hangover roll and it was definitely worth it. It's filled with tuna and topped with even more tuna, and it tasted very fresh and wasn't fishy at all. 10/10! The California roll was good, the avocado was nice and creamy. The nigiri was good as well. The salmon tasted very fresh, no weird fishy taste. The fish was cut quite thick so we ended up taking it off the rice since it was just too much for a mouthful, but very very good. I have also ordered the spicy tuna roll in the past, which is also very yummy. I've never had anything I didn't like here! Before delivery and service fees, our total was a little over $50 which is pricey for a meal but I think the quality is worth it. We are stuffed! read more

Ocean Blue Sushi - Spicy Scallop Roll, Hangover Roll, California Roll, octopus nigiri, salmon nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

We were looking for an Asian/Sushi place in this area, as were making a special stop at the nearby Stein Mart. We found this place. It is a clean restaurant in the middle of a really quiet strip plaza. We ordered a variety of sushi selections, and some appetizers, including gyoza and yakitori. The food wasn't all that memorable; wouldn't make a special trip to return unless for convenience. read more

The only late night sushi spot in town, that in and of itself is enough for 5 star. I like to get there at night for the late night happy hour sushi menu. My husband gets the sushi burrito done hot so he doesn't have to share with me. I like the Big Fat Roll. We always sit at the sushi bar and mostly talk to the Sushi chef Ben but they are all awesome guys to talk to. read more

Ocean Blue Sushi - Ben throwing down his fishy Magic. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Ordered a to go order from this restaurant via Uber eats and it was a pretty solid meal. The staff was very kind and immediately came to assist us when we walked in the door. I had a design your own poke rice bowl which was very tasty and very big! Definitely got my moneys worth there. My partner order the all steak hibachi which had a large portion size but unfortunately almost all the steak was inedible due to almost all of the pieces having excessive amounts of fat. Other than that, the rice and vegetables had good flavor. Definitely seems to be more of a sushi restaurant so if you go stick to ordering something from that side of the menu! read more

We moved to the area about a year ago and I've been searching for great sushi. Ocean Blue Sushi was listed as Best Sushi in the recent Tampa Bay Magazine 'Best of Issue.' After trying 9 or 10 sushi bars, I agree! Ocean Blue is terrific. I prefer the traditional nigiri and sashimi, and their yellowtail, salmon and tuna was very fresh and tasty. I look forward to returning to Ocean Blue Sushi. read more

Ocean Blue Sushi - Yellowtail and tuna nigiri with salmon sashimi... yum! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

I was in the area looking for Japanese. I was dropped off at the address but had a difficult time trying to find here. It is actually off of the main road on a side street. Ordered the tonkatsu for take out. Also came with miso soup. Delicious and how I like it. Taste like how it is at restaurants back home. I will definitely come here again especially when craving japanese. read more

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We like the bar and especially like Anna . The sushi rolls were good, little heavy on the rice. Mai tais need some work but not many people in Fla sit at a bar and enjoy mai tais as many northerners do. Main problem with this establishment is the funky smell as you enter . Smells like raw sewage . Sorry , we tried to go back two more times but couldn't get over the smell. Almost forgot, the music here was terrible! We actually mentioned it to our wonderful bartender . Sleepy elevator music and country wtf!? read more

I ordered delivery today for sushi Jo and a spicy scallop roll, have to say I ended up throwing a good portion of it away because the rice had a funky smell and taste of either hand soap or possibly residual cologne from whomever was making the nigiri or maybe the rice bowl they make the rice with wasn't rinsed well? Anyways, I hope that someone sees this and makes sure their chefs are washing off their hands and bowls enough. I have ordered before and it's been truly wonderful, however, this was a bummer. read more

Kaiko Sushi and Ocean Blue Sushi merged together earlier this year. The son of Kaiko Sushi pioneered the new restaurant and each time I have visited has been a good experience. My friends normally come in large packs to late-night spots (think maybe 20 or more people) and Ocean Blue Sushi handles the crowd pretty well. All the bartenders are friendly and bring your drinks quick. The service is good and if the servers make any mistakes, they are quick to fix it. There aren't many late-night sushi spots in Clearwater (or Tampa Bay in general), but Ocean Blue Sushi offers this to customers, with occasional DJs and karaoke nights making it a cool place to be at night. They offer a 1/2 off sushi and drinks menu after 10PM that has quite a few sushi rolls for $3/$4. They also have 1/2 draft beer, wells, house wine. In addition to shot specials, such $2 kamikaze shot, lemon drops and $3 sake bombs (delicious) and upside down cupcake shots. The sushi quality was pretty good, they don't serve you spoiled fish drenched in sauce like some other late-night sushi restaurants do. I really liked their appetizers (also half-off) with the crab rangoons being my favorite. The atmosphere inside is inviting with booths and tables on one side of the restaurant and large tables for groups and a dance floor/DJ booth on the other side. There is also patio seating as well. During big events the place occasionally gets slammed with lots of customers, but overall I think the experience they are offering deserves a shout-out. It's not too far from The Venue so not a bad place to hang out before heading to the club. Bring on more late-night sushi spots around Tampa Bay! read more

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