It was an unexpected Tuesday night visiting Osake for the first time (well, my first) with friends and family! S E R V I C E: Service was impeccable. We were served by the amazing Chef Gary Chu himself, and he made customized meals based on our preferences. We were the last people to leave, and we didn't feel rushed at all. Sitting at the bar is a great option if you want to watch most of your food being made and if you want to talk to Gary! My husband isn't a fan of raw fish, and Gary converted him that night! F O O D: Everything tasted amazing. I had the best sashimi I've had in a while, and the cuts of the fish were fresh, melted in my mouth. The martini shrimps were delicious as well - nice crunchy flavor with carrots, and the sea urchin with toast was something out of this world! O V E R A L L : I can't believe I've never been here before! My new favorite sushi place! read more

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I've been coming here for years. Actually this is the first place I've ever had sushi, but before that, I was obsessed with their lemon chicken entree. Now since then, the sushi has always been made with love, quality you can taste. The service is elite, dining experience is amazing with white tablecloth (or bar) and friendly and helpful staff. Before, I was told they have limited GF items but today, I was told they can make everything GF for an up charge of $3 per roll like substituting real crab or crispy shrimp. With that, I was able to try some new items and every single one roll we got was delicious. Got a mix of different fishes and types of rolls (see pictures below). They also offer a house made soy honey sauce that they can make GF, and tamari. Spicy mayo is already GF. Now knowing what I know, I won't wait so long to come back. read more

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Came here solo for some sushi. I got yellowtail, gyoza, spicy tuna roll, and tempura roll. The food overall was mediocre, it was pretty flavorless and lacked any sort of flavor or sauce. The service was okay as well and the restaurant was dated but not dirty. Was an okay experience... read more

Not sure why it's taken me so long to get here - as a kid I have fantastic memories with my grandparents at the now closed Gary Chu's that was located in downtown Santa Rosa. I guess partly because I didn't realize the ownership of Osake. The experience at Osake was great, the staff were very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is clean and has really pretty decorative wall hangings. For appetizers we ordered the Martini Prawns (based on other reviews) and the spicy garlic edamame. The prawns were delicious and served in a martini glass - think walnut prawns sauce for taste but comes without the walnuts. The edamame had a garlic teriyaki sauce on them - which I haven't had before and enjoyed. For lunch I had the Marilyn Monroll (cute play on words) shrimp tempura, crab salad, scallops and spicy sauce. I'd order this again, so good with the crunch and the spicy sauce. My daughter had the dynamite roll - smoked salmon baked and drizzled with spicy sauce. We both finished our order- no complaints here. There is also plenty of parking. Worth checking out if you haven't been. read more

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We have eaten here many times and the food doesn't disappoint. The food was well packaged. The carburetor roll is my favorite and the hot and sour soup and edamame are delicious! My only issue is that the prices are a bit high for what you get. It obviously hasn't stopped us though because we keep going back. read more

Osake - Carburetor Roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Hit Osaka on a Tuesday night, we sat at the bar and caught the end of dinner service. We were all lucky enough to be served by the man Gary Chu himself! Started off with martini prawns, and drinks. Followed by the universe plate which was fantastic and some sea urchin. Overall the experience, service and atmosphere was 10/10. Do yourself a favor and order the universe (4 small bites; sea, land, air and someout of this world!) read more

Osake Sushi never disappoints. The martini prawns are an absolute must--perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The chef's special is always an excellent choice as well, and it's fun to try whatever they're featuring. I've come here many times and it's consistently great. A wonderful place to share dinner with friends and enjoy some amazing sushi. Highly recommend! read more

Osake - Japanese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Food was ok. The making sushi rolls were very small but tasty. Osaki speciality rolls were good but the price was a little out there. Service sucked, waitet was not attentive but did keep running over to see if we were ready to order and my daughter was having a hard time he offered no assistance. In the long run I wouldn't go back. Oh, I did not order Sushi but I wash they had said the lemon chicken was just chicken katsu with lemon jelly on top. read more

This place is just ok. The service is wonderful and it's a vibey place, but the food isn't really memorable. And for the same price you can get something better somewhere else. They also served my sake in a weird box...never seen that before and was not about it. Their Cancun roll tasted pretty good but was also just an ugly roll. Also the soft shell crab appetizer was the smallest portion ever. Not sure that I'll return. read more

We went in on the off chance we could sit at the bar and luckily there were two seats open. We waited to be addressed but the older Asian hostess didn't greet us or say anything, although she looked right at us. We didn't feel welcome at all. I finally asked if we could sit at the bar and she almost looked disappointed we were there. She hesitated and said go ahead or something, so we walked over and sat down. It was so insulting. read more

I have been going here for 30 years it is hands down the best Japanese restaurant, Shrimp cocktail, sushi, hot pot of beef and noodles, grilled salmon. Sake and so much more, it's a Lovely place with exceptional service and quality of food. These people are so friendly and helpful. I recommend highly if you are in Santa Rosa read more

Found this place by chance, were in the neighborhood and looked up sushi. It was a positive surprise. Very friendly and fast service. Reasonably large menu, good selection of wines and drinks. We ordered Seafood Battayaki and Beef Sukiyaki. Seafood Battayaki was nothing short of excellent - up to even mine spoiled by New York expectations. Great sauce, shrimps and scallops cooked to perfection. Beef was a beet short on the taste, almost like a boiled beef, however the dish in it's entirety was not bad. One of the rolls was fresh and tasty. The only reason for 4 stars - Matcha Tiramisu. Stay away. We couldn't eat it, to my surprise they did not offer to exchange it for anything else. All-n-all a good spot. read more

Tonight we just did takeout. The quality of the sushi spoke for itself and even at home in our humble kitchen it was fantastic. I felt like I had a real DiningOut experience but at home. Excellent sushi. read more

The Chinese takeout was not what we expected. Way overpriced and salty, very disappointed.

Best sushi in santa rosa , flavors and quality plus a friendly owner behind the sushi bar.

Family favorite in Santa Rosa! The walnut shrimp martinis are a must. The sushi is always so tasty with excellent presentation. The staff is always welcoming and never miss a beat. Pro tip (if you drink): try their sake flights! read more

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HELLO?!? What? Never hear of Gary Chu??? Wow! Newbie!! Ok, in all seriousness, Gary makes some of the best sushi around! The service is always excellent, and the interior design is very welcoming. There is a large aquarium that you will not miss! Tip of the day: scallops, and Uni toast.. remember, you heard it here first.. read more

Osake - Uni toast - Japanese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Great local spot. Too pricey for what it is but we don't have many options in town. Service is always on point and hasn't changed since the 90's. read more

Food was so delicious, great customer service, comfy and relaxing environment to have dinner and chat! read more

Osake - Martini Prawns, Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll, Utah Roll - Japanese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Food is great, service is horrible. Servers look at you like you owe them money, when you ask them to do anything different on a roll. We called to make a reservation for the bar, we get there and they tell us it was a table. Unbelievable read more

Great, fresh, sashimi and sushi. Very attentive service and nice ambiance. I had the chirashi, it was smaller than I am used too, expensive but delicious. read more

Osake - * Chirashi Done - Japanese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

We visited Osake for what we thought was the first time. My fiance realized one of the last meals he had with his late grandmother was here! It made the occasion even more special. We've been looking for a good sushi spot closer to us cause we normally go to the next town over. Osake might be our new spot! We ordered a few different things to get an idea of what they offer. Dan got the prawn martini, pork belly tapas, and a dynamite roll. I ordered the lemon chicken (one of my favorite foods) and the What Is It Roll. Everything was delicious. We both really enjoyed our rolls and discussed next time ordering just rolls. My lemon chicken was good. I forget not everywhere serves it with rice. Totally fine, I had it without. The sauce was a little thick and there was a lot! It was tasty but I'd probably ask for them to go light on the sauce next time. The service was interesting. We were sat in a corner away from everyone, which is fine but seemed a little weird. Our server was nice but didn't bother to make conversation or ask follow-up questions (like, would you like rice with that). It was just kind of straight to the point: no questions, here you go. The restaurant itself was super cute. Lots of seating options and I love a good fish tank! We will be back for sure! More food to try! read more

Our favorite sushi in Sonoma co. We are regulars and look forward to excellent food and service! Always a please to see Gary and highly recommend koji as a server. read more

My chirashi didn't have tako or ika, but still an appreciable variety of tuna cuts and other toppings (tamago, unagi, oba...)

First visit tonight and definitely won't be my last! I typically get takeout when having sushi since most places aren't very well furnished or lit but Osake is definitely a dine-in destination. It's a bit on the pricey side but the fish is top notch and generously portioned. We tried the Lisa roll and about a half-dozen kinds of nigiri - all was fantastic. They have a great wine list that includes the usual suspects but also some very well-chosen lesser known labels. My partner vouches for the extensive sake list as well. Service is great - everyone is always looking in on tables so you aren't relying only on your main server. Will definitely be back! read more

Fantastic food a cut above others in service too. Gary Chu is an amazing creative, hands on chef.

Osake provided an elegant night with perfect ambiance matching the delicious food, although they are very busy on a Friday night, the service and reception was excellent. Food was slower than expected to come out, however, the wait was well worthwhile. We had the Martini Prawns, Lisa and Marylinmonroll sushi rolls. All excellent making us want to return for more. Definitely worth the stop. read more

The best service I have had in a long time at any restaurant. All the staff was very attentive and made sure our glasses were never empty. The food was amazing! Best tuna sashimi i have ever had. Could tell it was nice and fresh. Wonderful experience. Thank you for a fabulous experience. read more

Sushi was very pricey and not worth it, rice was too soft and tuna looked old not fresh at all. Prices are not available online I paid $81 for 3 rolls. I dont recommend this place. read more

Was excited to try this sushi place recommended by my mom, but left lunch a bit disappointed. The place was pretty empty and our server didn't seem happy and that carried over to the service. Overall the dishes we ordered were a 3.5/5. They were ok but not amazing. Also the dishes are pricey for what you get. Poke spicy tuna salad $19.5 The taste was good, but there's not much tuna. 49er roll $19.5 Decent but not great Sake nigiri $8 Had much better other places Toro nigiri $12 The toro was not good Tuna maki $9 Had much better other places read more

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Osaka is a great little place for Sushi in Santa Rosa! I have always loved the way they do their martini prawns! I personally think they are the best version in Sonoma County! While their restaurant has always been a nice place for dinner, the new outdoor seating since Covid is even better. It's in the parking lot, but unlike many other restaurants that have transitioned to this, Osakes outdoor seating still feels private and not just some palates in a parking lot. The food is constantly good and never disappoints read more

Osake - Japanese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Price increases without upgrading food, staff or ambiance. At times, patrons seem more appropriate for a dive bar. Far too loud.

Osake is my favorite sushi place!! I come here about once a week and never leave disappointed. The service is always great! Gary, his wife, and his staff are all very friendly and give exceptional service! I usually sit at the bar so I can watch Gary make what other customers are ordering and usually end up ordering something new every time! My go to is the Martini prawns and crunchy spicy tuna roll. You can't go wrong with either! read more

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This restaurant has amazing sushi. Prefect menu. It's pretty fancy and priced accordingly. Weird parking lot. Weird location in general. Fast, efficient staff but I would say the wait can be really long. read more

I'm a long time customer and a fan of their sushi. Recently noted that they offered Chinese food options on their menu. The prices listed were high in my opinion compared to my local go to spot for Chinese food but decided to give it a try. I was underwhelmed. Flavor was mediocre, portion servings were a little on the skimpy side. It was edible but for the price IMO if they are going to offer Chinese food as an option, even at a Japanese/Sushi restaurant, it needs to be better than mediocre. I will be back for their sushi but will avoid the Chinese food offerings. read more

Amazing quick service & fresh delicious food!!! Truly the best sushi spot in Santa Rosa. read more

This place is a nice sushi oasis in Santa Rosa. The 101 corridor is mainly quick, convenient pit stop type of food, but there are several excellent options to choose from in the city, if one is willing to get off the beaten path. This was one of those places. Our waiter was very friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. The "vibe" of the space is low-key, relaxed, and welcoming. Most importantly, the sushi was well prepared. The fish on the nigiri tasted fresh, and the rice was cooked nicely (and that is important!). My only complaint is that the martini prawns should have come in bucket size...hecka good. Thank you Osake, a pleasant experience indeed. Best of luck throughout the future. read more

Osake - Sashimiz negihama roll, and a tasty roll my comrade ordered that was purty darn good too. - Japanese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Food is ok but the service is awful. Just a "give me your money and go" place. I've gotten better service at McDonalds. Not a place to go for anything special and when considering this treatment just order out from another place. Awful. read more

Never really memorable in all the visits I've had at Osake. Gary Chu was there last night and I guess out of anxiety he misspoke and said, "I've never liked kids," as my daughter and infant son were looking at the fish tank at the entrance. The couple at the bar with him replied with a nervous chuckle. So is it a family place? Not so sure. If you bring your kids, make a mess. read more

Ohmystars! Do you remember Gary Chu"s from downtown Santa Rosa? Same guy....! Elegant and ultra clean. An extensive sushi menu. Gary's always there preparing fresh fabulous Asian Cuisine. Would give him 10 stars if I could! read more

Osake - Lovely evening at Gary Chu's Osake - Japanese Near Me - Santa Rosa, California