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The service was great, menu was infinite, and the sushi was yummy! The pricing is very reasonable and the all you can eat experience was very fun! Our favorite roll is the Psycho and the Lemon+Salmon. I will definitely come back even hungrier!
The place is well designed and has a cool feel to it. The staff are friendly, but it does feel run a little like a fast food joint honestly. The food itself was good, nothing to rave about , but also nothing egregiously wrong either. The drinks though...terrible. Steer clear imo. The value of the all you can't eat "course" options are pretty good if you have a healthy appetite. Otherwise it'll likely come out even or little less to just order want you want a la carte. Not a date location, but more a like a good spot for a few friends to catch up over decent Japanese food.
Solid sushi quality, the service is fast and friendly. There's 3 levels to the menu, I got gold which had everything I wanted. The fish was fresh, however, some of the sashimi were covered in sauce, which ruined it in my opinion - I prefer the soy sauce / wasabi combo. The spam musubi and rock shrimp were also covered in too much sauce. The ambiance was nice, came on a weekday night and there were plenty of seats.
Overall, I had a positive experience here; however, it felt a little bumpy in the beginning. I think it's a totally fine AYCE sushi experience, but perhaps not as family friendly as other options in town. Cost Breakdown Similar to their other restaurants, the menu is split into 3 options: Option A, $36, for basically rolls and cooked items; Option B, $46, Option A + nigri, sashimi, and some select items; and Option C, $58, for Option A + B + some select exclusive items like sweet shrimp, sea urchin, toro, etc. Rules There are a lot of qualifying rules, some printed on the menu, some not. It would be great if these were communicated on the website or up-front in front of the store before you sit down. First, children 0-3 are free; however, they are limited to the "basic" menu. This is fine; however, children over 3 can only eat from the "A" menu. This may be confusing when you have adults eating Option B or C. It just makes for a slightly disjointed eating experience and anyone with kids knows that kids may feel excluded or badly. Again, I think it's a totally defensible rule, it just may cause some unhappiness with the kids (or your wallet if you're bumping a young child up to Option B). Second, for nigiri and sashimi, you're limited to: (1) 10 orders of nigiri or sashimi AND (2) 5 types of seafood per round. We had 4 adults in our party and each order of nigiri is two pieces. So, in our party of 4 adults, each person got to have one piece of each type of nigiri per round. I could see this causing more issues in a bigger group, for example, if you had a group of 5, then one person isn't able to have one of each of the fish. While services was friendly and our waiter attended to us quickly, turn around time from order to fish on our table was pretty slow. The limit plus the slow-ish time to bring out the fish was just not a great combo. Quality Enough with the bad, the fish quality was excellent. The rice to fish ratio on the nigiri was very generous and excellently portioned. The cooked items were also very good (although we didn't order too many). Nothing more to say here, you won't be dissapointed. Variety They have a lot of variety. Multiple types of salmon and tuna nigiri. Their dressings/toppings were light and tasteful, they did not drown out the flavor of the fish. Nothing to complain about here. Service Service was very attentive and friendly. The music (touched on later) was a little loud for our 3 year old and the staff turned it down. That was very much appreciated and I understand that the louder music was part of the vibe so I would not have been offended if they could not turn it down. But it was a very nice gesture on their aprt. Ambiance For what it is, I think the ambiance was mostly good. It was kind of dark and the Option A and Option B on the menu were pretty hard to distinguish. Option A is Dark Blue and Option B is Dark Green. With the dim lighting, it was pretty difficult for everyone at the table to figure distinguish. You have to put the menu directly under the small table lamp to really see (you can check it out in the picture). They are currently not using the outdoor space, but maybe that could be a more family friendly space in the future. Kids I would say this is probably not a child-friendly restaurant for younger kids (younger than 6?). And probably OK for kids older than 6. The music wasn't obnoxiously loud, but it was loud. The lighting was pretty dim as well. I think this fits well for people without kids, but it just wasn't ideal for those with kids.
Both rolls were very fresh and soft, great taste! Bulgogi fries were a great recommendation from our amazing server Dylan. Very nice and patient with our questions since it was our first time here. Also recommended the affogato to us, which was so good we forgot to capture. Will be coming back for AYCE, service and food was amazing as well as the environment for dinner on the nicer side!
Lychee sherbert so bomb, fire recommendation by Vincent!! Can't wait to be back, sushi is top notch too.
We visited Pier 50 in Davis on Friday, September 18, less than two weeks after it opened. Our son had recently eaten there with friends and recommended it, so I took my husband for a date night. I didn't realize beforehand that Pier 50 offered all-you-can-eat sushi. Once we understood the concept, we decided to try the full experience and chose the second-level green menu. The selection is extensive and the experience was fun, but the inconsistent food and service brought it to three stars overall. We sat at the bar, where the employees didn't seem familiar enough with the drink menu to answer basic questions about how the drinks tasted. Reading the listed ingredients back to me wasn't helpful when I was asking which flavor was strongest. At a bar, I expect the staff to know the drinks or be willing to find someone who does. Water service was also an issue. We had to request refills, and the guests beside us at the bar had to do the same. No one appeared to be monitoring the bar or noticing when customers needed something. The soy sauce situation was especially surprising. None was available when our sashimi arrived, and when we asked for it, the employees seemed genuinely bewildered about where to find any. In a Japanese restaurant centered largely around sushi, soy sauce should be readily available, and every employee should at least know where it is kept. We had to wait for it before enjoying our sashimi. My husband also saw three employees in restaurant shirts congregating in the restroom, talking and looking at their phones. Seeing employees hanging out there while customers were waiting for water, soy sauce, and basic attention came across as very unprofessional. We never saw anyone who appeared to be managing the restaurant. No manager checked on us or seemed to be supervising the floor. I understand that employees are still learning during a soft opening, but that is exactly when visible, hands-on management is most important. The employees weren't outright unfriendly, and one became very pleasant once I initiated conversation, but the service overall lacked confidence, attentiveness, and organization. The food ranged from very good to disappointing. We enjoyed the tender bulgogi and flavorful chicken karaage, although one piece was burned. The small shrimp tempura was good, and we also enjoyed the ahi, tuna roll, and especially the octopus sashimi. The tuna roll was generously filled with tuna without being overloaded with avocado or mayonnaise. Other items missed the mark. The udon noodles needed more cooking, and the rice was especially disappointing. My husband strongly disliked the texture of the yuzu yellowtail, and the mayo-heavy Volcano dish was easily our least favorite. The sashimi was decent overall, but some of it didn't taste as fresh or high-quality as sashimi we have purchased elsewhere. Dessert ended the meal on a better note. The mango dessert was delicious, and the sherbet was one of my favorite things we tried. I was disappointed that certain desserts were limited to one per person under the all-you-can-eat plan, although I understand limits on more expensive items such as mochi ice cream. Paying was slightly awkward because the employee continued holding the payment terminal while I selected the tip. Customers should be handed the machine and given a little privacy to review the bill and choose a tip without feeling watched or rushed. I appreciated that the receipt clearly itemized everything we ordered. It didn't show the individual à la carte prices, but we had photographed the menu and compared the prices ourselves afterward. We ordered enough that the green-tier price was less than we would have paid à la carte, so the all-you-can-eat option worked for us. However, we ordered quite a lot. If you have a smaller appetite or only want a few items, I recommend doing the math because à la carte may be the better value. Despite the issues, Pier 50 has potential and would be fun with a group that enjoys Japanese food and wants to share a variety of dishes. We would consider returning after the restaurant has had more time to train its staff and work through its soft-opening problems. For now, it is a fun concept with an extensive menu and several genuinely good dishes, but the service, consistency, and overall execution still need work.
Came with a friend for lunch fully planning to be chill and maybe share... yeah that didn't happen. The veggie options showed up and suddenly it was a full spread situation. Cool vibe, dim ambient lighting, and service that was actually on point without hovering. Way too easy to settle in and stay awhile.
tried this sushi place on a wednesday night and wow, it was pretty packed! the menu selection is huge, and the prices are not bad for ayce sushi! i got course a (blue course) and it had a wide variety of options which was perfect for me. i think the only con i saw was that the menu was kind of hard to read as the blue and green font is similar in colors (green is course b). we ordered lots of rolls and i love that they can do full and half portions. the spicy garlic edamame was killer, and the fish was delicious! i think i found my new favorite sushi spot, would definitely recommend to others. for just opening the service was good and the environment was nice too. will be back! (oh and they have lychee sherbet!!)
21 days ago
Customer service was amazing !! Food was top tier as usual. Fish always fresh, food comes fast, amazing flavor, lots of options and nonetheless good pricing. This specific pier 50 opened recently and I can say it is my favorite location by far. Lighting, decor, and just the feel of it was so comforting. Highly recommend!! read more
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The service was great, menu was infinite, and the sushi was yummy! The pricing is very reasonable and the all you can eat experience was very fun! Our favorite roll is the Psycho and the Lemon+Salmon. I will definitely come back even hungrier! read more
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The place is well designed and has a cool feel to it. The staff are friendly, but it does feel run a little like a fast food joint honestly. The food itself was good, nothing to rave about , but also nothing egregiously wrong either. The drinks though...terrible. Steer clear imo. The value of the all you can't eat "course" options are pretty good if you have a healthy appetite. Otherwise it'll likely come out even or little less to just order want you want a la carte. Not a date location, but more a like a good spot for a few friends to catch up over decent Japanese food. read more
Solid sushi quality, the service is fast and friendly. There's 3 levels to the menu, I got gold which had everything I wanted. The fish was fresh, however, some of the sashimi were covered in sauce, which ruined it in my opinion - I prefer the soy sauce / wasabi combo. The spam musubi and rock shrimp were also covered in too much sauce. The ambiance was nice, came on a weekday night and there were plenty of seats. read more
Overall, I had a positive experience here; however, it felt a little bumpy in the beginning. I think it's a totally fine AYCE sushi experience, but perhaps not as family friendly as other options in town. Cost Breakdown Similar to their other restaurants, the menu is split into 3 options: Option A, $36, for basically rolls and cooked items; Option B, $46, Option A + nigri, sashimi, and some select items; and Option C, $58, for Option A + B + some select exclusive items like sweet shrimp, sea urchin, toro, etc. Rules There are a lot of qualifying rules, some printed on the menu, some not. It would be great if these were communicated on the website or up-front in front of the store before you sit down. First, children 0-3 are free; however, they are limited to the "basic" menu. This is fine; however, children over 3 can only eat from the "A" menu. This may be confusing when you have adults eating Option B or C. It just makes for a slightly disjointed eating experience and anyone with kids knows that kids may feel excluded or badly. Again, I think it's a totally defensible rule, it just may cause some unhappiness with the kids (or your wallet if you're bumping a young child up to Option B). Second, for nigiri and sashimi, you're limited to: (1) 10 orders of nigiri or sashimi AND (2) 5 types of seafood per round. We had 4 adults in our party and each order of nigiri is two pieces. So, in our party of 4 adults, each person got to have one piece of each type of nigiri per round. I could see this causing more issues in a bigger group, for example, if you had a group of 5, then one person isn't able to have one of each of the fish. While services was friendly and our waiter attended to us quickly, turn around time from order to fish on our table was pretty slow. The limit plus the slow-ish time to bring out the fish was just not a great combo. Quality Enough with the bad, the fish quality was excellent. The rice to fish ratio on the nigiri was very generous and excellently portioned. The cooked items were also very good (although we didn't order too many). Nothing more to say here, you won't be dissapointed. Variety They have a lot of variety. Multiple types of salmon and tuna nigiri. Their dressings/toppings were light and tasteful, they did not drown out the flavor of the fish. Nothing to complain about here. Service Service was very attentive and friendly. The music (touched on later) was a little loud for our 3 year old and the staff turned it down. That was very much appreciated and I understand that the louder music was part of the vibe so I would not have been offended if they could not turn it down. But it was a very nice gesture on their aprt. Ambiance For what it is, I think the ambiance was mostly good. It was kind of dark and the Option A and Option B on the menu were pretty hard to distinguish. Option A is Dark Blue and Option B is Dark Green. With the dim lighting, it was pretty difficult for everyone at the table to figure distinguish. You have to put the menu directly under the small table lamp to really see (you can check it out in the picture). They are currently not using the outdoor space, but maybe that could be a more family friendly space in the future. Kids I would say this is probably not a child-friendly restaurant for younger kids (younger than 6?). And probably OK for kids older than 6. The music wasn't obnoxiously loud, but it was loud. The lighting was pretty dim as well. I think this fits well for people without kids, but it just wasn't ideal for those with kids. read more
6 days ago
Both rolls were very fresh and soft, great taste! Bulgogi fries were a great recommendation from our amazing server Dylan. Very nice and patient with our questions since it was our first time here. Also recommended the affogato to us, which was so good we forgot to capture. Will be coming back for AYCE, service and food was amazing as well as the environment for dinner on the nicer side! read more
5 days ago
Lychee sherbert so bomb, fire recommendation by Vincent!! Can't wait to be back, sushi is top notch too. read more
15 days ago
We visited Pier 50 in Davis on Friday, September 18, less than two weeks after it opened. Our son had recently eaten there with friends and recommended it, so I took my husband for a date night. I didn't realize beforehand that Pier 50 offered all-you-can-eat sushi. Once we understood the concept, we decided to try the full experience and chose the second-level green menu. The selection is extensive and the experience was fun, but the inconsistent food and service brought it to three stars overall. We sat at the bar, where the employees didn't seem familiar enough with the drink menu to answer basic questions about how the drinks tasted. Reading the listed ingredients back to me wasn't helpful when I was asking which flavor was strongest. At a bar, I expect the staff to know the drinks or be willing to find someone who does. Water service was also an issue. We had to request refills, and the guests beside us at the bar had to do the same. No one appeared to be monitoring the bar or noticing when customers needed something. The soy sauce situation was especially surprising. None was available when our sashimi arrived, and when we asked for it, the employees seemed genuinely bewildered about where to find any. In a Japanese restaurant centered largely around sushi, soy sauce should be readily available, and every employee should at least know where it is kept. We had to wait for it before enjoying our sashimi. My husband also saw three employees in restaurant shirts congregating in the restroom, talking and looking at their phones. Seeing employees hanging out there while customers were waiting for water, soy sauce, and basic attention came across as very unprofessional. We never saw anyone who appeared to be managing the restaurant. No manager checked on us or seemed to be supervising the floor. I understand that employees are still learning during a soft opening, but that is exactly when visible, hands-on management is most important. The employees weren't outright unfriendly, and one became very pleasant once I initiated conversation, but the service overall lacked confidence, attentiveness, and organization. The food ranged from very good to disappointing. We enjoyed the tender bulgogi and flavorful chicken karaage, although one piece was burned. The small shrimp tempura was good, and we also enjoyed the ahi, tuna roll, and especially the octopus sashimi. The tuna roll was generously filled with tuna without being overloaded with avocado or mayonnaise. Other items missed the mark. The udon noodles needed more cooking, and the rice was especially disappointing. My husband strongly disliked the texture of the yuzu yellowtail, and the mayo-heavy Volcano dish was easily our least favorite. The sashimi was decent overall, but some of it didn't taste as fresh or high-quality as sashimi we have purchased elsewhere. Dessert ended the meal on a better note. The mango dessert was delicious, and the sherbet was one of my favorite things we tried. I was disappointed that certain desserts were limited to one per person under the all-you-can-eat plan, although I understand limits on more expensive items such as mochi ice cream. Paying was slightly awkward because the employee continued holding the payment terminal while I selected the tip. Customers should be handed the machine and given a little privacy to review the bill and choose a tip without feeling watched or rushed. I appreciated that the receipt clearly itemized everything we ordered. It didn't show the individual à la carte prices, but we had photographed the menu and compared the prices ourselves afterward. We ordered enough that the green-tier price was less than we would have paid à la carte, so the all-you-can-eat option worked for us. However, we ordered quite a lot. If you have a smaller appetite or only want a few items, I recommend doing the math because à la carte may be the better value. Despite the issues, Pier 50 has potential and would be fun with a group that enjoys Japanese food and wants to share a variety of dishes. We would consider returning after the restaurant has had more time to train its staff and work through its soft-opening problems. For now, it is a fun concept with an extensive menu and several genuinely good dishes, but the service, consistency, and overall execution still need work. read more
Came with a friend for lunch fully planning to be chill and maybe share... yeah that didn't happen. The veggie options showed up and suddenly it was a full spread situation. Cool vibe, dim ambient lighting, and service that was actually on point without hovering. Way too easy to settle in and stay awhile. read more
5 days ago
tried this sushi place on a wednesday night and wow, it was pretty packed! the menu selection is huge, and the prices are not bad for ayce sushi! i got course a (blue course) and it had a wide variety of options which was perfect for me. i think the only con i saw was that the menu was kind of hard to read as the blue and green font is similar in colors (green is course b). we ordered lots of rolls and i love that they can do full and half portions. the spicy garlic edamame was killer, and the fish was delicious! i think i found my new favorite sushi spot, would definitely recommend to others. for just opening the service was good and the environment was nice too. will be back! (oh and they have lychee sherbet!!) read more
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We went to Pier 50 Davis for dinner the other night and we had a great experience! The restaurant had a great atmosphere. We were served by Jesse and he was really helpful, kind and provided quick service. He gave great recommendations and the food was overall amazing. I would definitely recommend option B. Overall, I would highly recommend visiting Pier 50. read more
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The food is awesome! Definitely recommended and will return. The waitress is gentle and friendly. Limited by 100 min for ordering and no time limit to finish. Good vibes! read more
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