We went on a Saturday with no reservations (very risky!) and had about a 15 minute wait time, not too bad, BUT we did have to sit outside and the wind was crazy! So beware and check the weather before going and dress accordingly. It's nice on sunny days but then you have to be mindful of the UV. I appreciate our waitress getting our drinks and food out to us through the chaos of people being seated outside, then being reseated inside when room opened up, or like one table, just leaving! Their plum sake is very good, smooth and light. I also got a hot tea but that was only hot for a moment out there, the sake definitely did more to keep us warm. Their ramen bowls are now my favorite in downtown, the pork is DELICIOUS, the broth could be a drink on its own and the marinated egg has a perfectly soft yolk; it's a very pretty dish. My favorite sushi is split between the Russian roulette and the ocean queen (I think that's its name). read more

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I don't normally write reviews but this restaurant failed me in several ways. Food: tough, almost inedible calamari. I left with the worst heartburn and likely due to whatever they fried it in. Golden salmon "specialty" roll. Meh. I've had a lot better at the other locally sushi places. Service: horrible. The place was 30 per cent full. It's Humboldt so I don't expect service to be quick. But the attitude of the wait person was abominable. I felt like we were wasting their time. Like they had somewhere else to be. Mind you this was 3pm on a Sunday afternoon. We saw them once again when they slapped down the check. Then they came to get it a few minutes later and we felt hurried out the door. The bus person was seen whisking food and debris off the tables instead of wiping them down. Several tables. The waiter's attitude was hurried, impatient, and not even a "how is your meal". Ambience: it was nice to be out on the deck. Otherwise nothing special. The host podium is crowded with stuff around it. It looks like they are storing things in the entrance. After hearing so much about how nice and it was, I was disappointed. I'd eat somewhere else and ride the elevator up to walk around the non-restaurant part of the rooftop to see the view. Honestly. read more

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Service was quick! The food... y'all... so good and so fresh! The view was nice too. We went about an hour before the dinner rush. It did not disappoint. We eat a lot of sushi and this was seriously very good. I told our waitress that we enjoyed it and she said "we're from Tokyo so we know good sushi". No lies detected. read more

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Food was delicious and generous portions. Server was super sweet and had great energy The outside area is really pretty and they have great heating outdoors so you won't get cold read more

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Date night perfection. When you arrive, take the elevator to the Rooftop. We were seated right away, with options inside or outside on the rooftop. The had some heat lamps to help keep you warm on the rooftop. The atmosphere strikes the right balance of casual and elevated, perfect for a relaxed night out. Service was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. The menu is packed with tempting choices. We ordered the Surf & Turf, Lion King, and Ocean Queen--just the right amount to share. The Ocean Queen was the standout, with rich lobster and crab that were perfectly prepared. The Surf & Turf, topped with seared wagyu, was flavorful, though I'd suggest asking for it cooked more if you prefer your beef less rare. Every roll delivered on freshness and creativity, making them well worth the cost. The Gaijin Fries were a surprise hit--crispy, bold, and addictive. We rounded out the night with a few beers and hot sake, which hit the spot. Highly recommend if you're in the area. Great food, excellent service, and an easygoing vibe that makes it a spot you'll want to return to. read more

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Went for a friend's birthday and everything from the food to the service was excellent. Waitress heard it was a birthday and surprised my friend with an ice cream and candle . Sat outside in the sun with views of old town and the bay. read more

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Rooftop Sushi easily has the best location in town--the rooftop setting is adorable and not something you see often around here. That said, for a place that requires reservations and has such a great concept, I expected the sushi to be amazing. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. I've honestly had better sushi at H Mart. I'd likely still come back for a family birthday just because the location and layout are so cute. read more

Rooftop - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Eureka, California

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I was not entirely pleased with my first visit. They had just opened. Been back several times with my uncle who goes every Thursday and sits at the sushi bar. I tried some new sashimi and was blown away at how good it is! The owner and his wife were both on site last visit and they are wonderful people! I will be going back and maybe trying the gyoza again. read more

Great food, service was excellent. Nice rooftop restaurant, views are of the city, not the bay or beach. Recommend to try it. Suggest to make reservations . read more

Rooftop - Spring Roll - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Eureka, California

It was great, I frequently take family or friends for a celebratory dinner. Atmosphere is always on point and food is delish.

We had 2 rolls - Himachi & Dynamite. Both were delicious! Himachi was more traditional with limited sauces (which I personally love!) and the Dynamite was more sauce forward. We enjoyed them with the hot Sake. We were there around 8 pm on a Thursday and it was a quiet night. We sat indoors due to the temperature drop around this time and I was in shorts from the day activities in the area. But the outdoors patio is heated and cozy. The service was speedy and friendly! Our server made excellent recommendations. We enjoyed the experience and will be returning on a future trip to this area! read more

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Great service and fantastic ambience. Ordered the sake ikura don, miso soup, and spicy edamame. All of it was good and the rolls that they were bringing to other tables made me wish I had also ordered one. read more

food is mediocre, not the best, not the worst, can get from any other sushi places. Mochi ice cream is rock hard, when its supposed to be chewy from outside and ice cream inside. I asked them and they said awkwardly "its frozen..." Then they tried doubling charging on the receipt. Service is terrible, never refill our water once. Kinda sneaky and disappointing. I can get better mochi ice cream from walmart. Will never come back. read more

Third time we've eaten here and we love everything we've tried! The food is delicious and fresh and the service is excellent. Beautiful scenery on top of a building next to the Eureka Bay. read more

Rooftop - Tempura appetizer and Sake tasting - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Eureka, California

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Very friendly and accommodating staff, Ambiance, food, and fast service. They have Egg free tempura for all egg allergy

I was in town visiting my sister and we came here, the food and service was amazing. It's rooftop and for sure there's a view! It was a little chilly but they had heaters and it definitely helped! The food came out quick. They have gender neutral restrooms! Def will be coming back! read more

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We did, in fact, sit on the rooftop! What an interesting 360 degree view of downtown Eureka. Food, service, and the view were all top notch and a surprising value for this unique experience. We had miso soup, chicken teriyaki (a generous and perfectly cooked amount of chicken), rice, and a rainbow roll. Everything was delicious and beautifully plated! read more

This place is fine. I mean the food isn't the best sushi in town by far (Sushi Spot, Bayfront, and Kome are all much better) but it's still good. The guy who owns this restaurant owns other restaurants in Humboldt and the only two times I've had food poisoning were from both of his restaurants (Nori and Venicia) so when I started feeling a little unwell after dinner I was worried but so far so good. The wait time was long as usual. If you want to be done eating in under two hours don't plan on it. They have a very small kitchen so it takes insanely long to get any sort of food. It took almost an hour just to get seaweed salad which is already made I'm guessing. We came here on the night of graduation so it was packed but it usually takes that long to get any sort of food. If you're really hungry don't come here if you want food quickly. read more

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I live in San Diego, Grew up in San Francisco Where Japanese restaurants are abundant in these places. The food was great here, prices reasonable and service was friendly. read more

We came here for a special evening and enjoyed sushi on the rooftop patio. The service was fantastic, everyone was on top of it, friendly, helpful and really great at their jobs! The sushi was nice, the fish was fresh, the combinations were inventive. Truthfully the only negative is that we ordered hot tea to stay warm and it was cold pretty quickly in its metal pot on our cold table. It would be nice to have hot tea. A very small problem, more like a suggestion, it certainly won't keep us from coming back. read more

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Great food, great view, staff were very friendly, food prices were very fair for the quality, will definitely be back!!! We had the Lion King roll, the Top Seller roll (beautiful presentation!) Veg Ramen, scallop hand roll, spicy tuna roll, and miso soup. Everything was above expectation and beautifully presented. read more

Rooftop - Top Seller roll, highly recommend this one! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Eureka, California

I was pleasantly surprised and shocked arriving to this restaurant. Taking the elevator up right to the restaurant was super easy & exciting, especially for humboldt. It made me feel like I was in the city. The food was great and employees were very nice. I loved the miso soup too! I can't wait to be back for a date night. read more

Nice and very simple restaurant with very good food at a good price. They have heaters over the tables outside, because Eureka is always chilly. They inside is plain, nothing fancy but good food. read more

Amazing service!! Amazing selection of items on the menu!! And the food was awesome!! I ordered the Sake Ikura Don, no salmon roe, and it was beautifully prepared and the salmon was excellent. The ambiance was really airy and special, as you can sit outside, on the Rooftop! We totally enjoyed this restaurant!! read more

Rooftop - Salmon Ikura Don (ordered without the salmon roe) - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Eureka, California

The food is pretty inconsistent and I feel like they dropped the ball with this place. The sushi is very overpriced and tiny!

Good vegetarian options. I was thrilled to find vegetarian ramen made with vegetable broth read more

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I had lunch here a few days ago with My stepdaughter. It was my first time. She had been before. We opted for an outside table and then completely forgotten for about 20 mins. My stepdaughter mentioned that this was a review of her last visit. I ordered the salmon sashimi and the salmon skin salad. And a bottle of sake. Our waitress comped our sake as a nod for waiting so long for service. That was really nice. My salmon sashimi tasted very fresh and buttery. I also loved the salmon skin salad. I highly recommend it. I don't live in the area, but will definitely return. read more

View and location - 5 stars. Service - 5 stars. Knowledgeable, professional and friendly staff Food and quality 4.5 stars. Sushi is EXPERTLY crafted and delicious. Bonus -- Santa Barbara sourced Uni. Surprisingly Rooftop did not feature local seafood. Main issue during our visit was the long wait -- seems like rooftop was short staffed on the night of our visit and its a bummer -- because its a local gem. read more

Had an awesome lunch with three of my friends. Food is incredible. They put the restaurant on the wrong side of the building, though. Be sure to go outside and see the West view. read more

The food was incredible and the service was beyond impeccable. We were there for a friend's birthday and were so happy the food was so excellent read more

I thought the food was great, very fresh and they have an interesting selection that sets them apart from other sushi places in Eureka/Arcata. I recommend the hamachi kama appetiser and the Naruto roll, their umeshu selection is lovely as well. The downside is the quality of service, which seems to have much room for improvement. When we reached the entrance to the Rooftop the host was a little unprofessional in how they did not greet us and simply asked if we have a reservation. My partner ordered a flight of plum wine, and they neglected to mention a substitution of one of the wines, as they had run out. This wasn't much bother to us as we liked the substitution. The most problematic issue is when we received our food- They had neglected to give us silverware so we had to flag down a waiter to ask for silverware and napkins. As they were busy we had to wait as our food sat in front of us. Lastly, they seemed to really want us to get going as our waiter asked if my partner was done eating when she was clearly in the middle of eating. A check was brought to us without us asking; we still wanted desert. We did not stay unusually long, we were there for a total of 1.5 hours. Overall, the food is quality and I appreciate their craft in that regard. The service is not up to par given the price tag, with us paying $155 after tax and tip- Two mains, one appetiser, two drink orders, and one desert (their yuzu cheesecake is excellent) I would like to come back with the hope that the restaurant will listen to feedback and improve their quality of service, also perhaps when they are less busy as I went on a Saturday night. If they improve service this place would certainly be 4 stars, if not 5 read more

Great service and food that overlook the town, partial ocean view, calm, quiet environment from the rooftop. read more

Rooftop - Yummy - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Eureka, California

I've been here a few times and the best time to go is between 12-3. During this time the food is on point and delicious, the staff is tentative, and the views are great on the balcony. If you go in the evening, bring a coat, expect longer wait times and less tentative waiters. Highly recommended going between 12-3. read more

My sisters were visiting and I wanted to try Rooftop Sushi. When they first opened, I didn't hear good things. However, they are now dialed in! We had a great time, the service was quick, and the sushi was fabulous! We got 4 rolls to share and each one was so good! Salmon Lover was my favorite! read more

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Best view of Eureka, wonderful service, top quality food. My favorite place to meet up with friends for lunch.

Finally! A sushi restaurant in our city that knows what a "Sashimi Salad" is!! I was absolutely delighted! This restaurant is still in its opening phase so not everything is dialed in .... Clearly. There were some not spectacular moments with our first visit Mother's Day. However, we are completely aware that it's still early and their service and order timing will get better. With that I loved the Sashimi Salad. Not the best one I've ever had. But it's the only one Himboldt so that's something. We ordered the Top Seller roll. Parts of it that were supposed to be warm, were not. It was an average roll. Hopefully they improve there. We also ordered the Naruto roll and it was fabulous! Hopefully with time the kitchen and service improve read more

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Go for the view, stay for the food. The patio has to be the best view of the harbor in town. Really sweet garden with native plants as well. Favorite dishes we tried: Crispy Salmon Skin salad, Humboldt combo, Old Town roll, Yuzu cheesecake. Staff was friendly, service was great. We had a really dinner with the family. read more

After making a reservation two days prior, we waited at the table for over 35 minutes for the server to ask us if we were "ready for anything". Horrible service for a Monday night/not a full house by any means-no one outside - it was too cold. When food came, it was not worth coming back for. Too bad, because the location is just what this community needs...but seriously subpar quality. No presentation awareness at all. Sloppy rolls that tasted bland. No soy sauce or plates for sharing the apps we ordered...just lacking on all levels. Don't bother with this spot. Wish there was a half star/no star rating to give. The so called "Top Seller Roll" was honestly the worst item I've ever tasted at a restaurant. Bland paste like texture. I didn't even want to ingest it. So gross. Don't waste your money-nothing was worth the price. You can buy way better sushi at the co-op. read more

Delicious food and fun unique items on menu. Highly recommend to fried avocado... wow and yes please! Great ambiance... service was great but did take a while to get our food. Overall a great experience, just don't be in a hurry. Enjoyed the rooftop view and ambiance... will Be back! read more

We frequented this sushi restaurant twice in a couple days. The food was good. Our daughter(2) loved her California roll. We sat inside on the first trip and outside on the second. Both times the food and service were good. It was a little windy outside but that was the only downside. read more