I really enjoyed our date night at this sushi restaurant! Overall I felt like the sushi was…read morehigh-quality and had a lot of unique flavors that kept things fresh and exciting. You won't find your typical rainbow rolls at this restaurant (I do love a good rainbow roll though). The rolls we ordered were the Snowflake (which was flavored with yuzu), the Lobster roll (which was so much more than a typical baked lobster/langostino roll), and the Are You Kidding Me roll, which was big on truffle flavor and came topped with fried onions. I thoroughly enjoyed the Snowflake roll. It had multiple types of fish inside, and the yuzu flavor added the perfect fresh citrusy touch. It also came dotted with a tiny bit of sriracha (or some other spice) but it was just a hint and it's easy to wipe off if you don't want any spice. The Lobster roll was the star of the show. I give it a 10/10 for presentation, and it was also the best tasting one in my opinion. It was plated with a shelled lobster tail, which looks visually pleasing, but the most impressive part was right before serving, the waitress lit it on fire and handed it to us, as if it were flaming creme brulee or something. The flame actually wasn't on the roll itself, but was on what appeared to be a trail of salt (presumably soaked in some kind of alcohol to make it burn). It definitely was a cool effect and I've never seen anything like it in a sushi restaurant! Lastly, the Are You Kidding Me roll - this was my third favorite out of the three we ordered. It was pretty good but I think the truffle flavor was a bit strong. I'm also personally not a huge fan of fried onions on top of sushi since I think it clashes a bit with the freshness of the fish, and gives me too many bar food vibes. But it certainly was flavorful and my husband and I still finished it. We shared these three sushi rolls between the two of us and it was just the right amount of food to leave feeling full. Besides the food, the restaurant itself was nice although I'm not sure they really needed to have a live DJ there as opposed to having a Spotify Playlist. Didn't bother me but I don't think it really added much to the vibe. I would definitely eat here again!

Celebrated our anniversary !…read more Service was good and friendly. The flavors were beautiful! We sat like in the center of the restaurant. It's one of my fear LOL. But the flavors of the dishes eased my fear. It was delicious. I love salmon and uni when it comes to sushi and I would recommend others to try this place! Several people already saw my instagram post and asked the name of the restaurant! I'm very happy that the food turned out phenomenal! Toyko nacho (recommend) : it was messy to eat and had a kick of spice. I didn't mind the mess though. Lots of different flavors. Uni hotate yuzu: scallops topped with uni. Eating it was like butter. Sour flavor profile from the yuzu. A bit overpowering. And the maldon sea salt was interesting. So you get the texture of buttery soft from the scallop and uni and a crunch factor from the salt. 5pc Salmon nigiri: so fatty and buttery! If you love salmon then definitely get this. The presentation was so cute. It lays on a bed of ice. And throughout the dinner the pieces of salmon were chilled. Monster nigiri (recommend) : I don't think anything about this when my honey suggested order this. But once it got to the table and we ate it. Wow! This dish flavors stood out to me. The crispy sweet onions and sauce perfected the meal. Dragon: It was pretty tasty and decent. I know my honey liked it a lot. He prefers not to eat raw fish, so this was to his liking (I recommend to those who don't eat raw fish). Truffle essence (recommend) : The taste of truffle is weirdly addicting. The presentation was eye catching because the candle is keeping the truffle butter warm. The concept of dipping or pouring the truffle butter onto the roll was a fun way of eating. Snowflake roll: A lot of reviews mentioned this was a popular dish. I can see why it was popular. It's literally a bunch of fish in a roll! Haha, fish lover this would be perfect to order. Crunchy roll: It was a decent roll, but a bit dryer than I expected. Orders and ratings: Tokyo nacho 9/10. Uni hotate yuzu 10/10. 5pc Salmon nigiri 10/10. Monster 11/10. Dragon 8/10. Truffle essence 9/10. Snowflake roll 10/10. Crunchy roll 6/10. Thank you!

Delicious food and friendly service! The new style sushi is my favorite. Especially the salmon!read more

Fish was fresh and delicious, no wait for a table at lunchtime and they didn't rush us out. Service…read morewas flag down as needed after you order. We tried three rolls 4 pieces each roll and then decided three more were needed so waves them down for more. The space is nicer than you'd expect in a strip mall. The music was a little loud the acoustics in there are a bit spartan for sound absorption so if you are there to chat and are sitting by a speaker prepare to lean in. All the fish was amazing. Definitely enjoyed the rice free Sushi Blossom roll the most.

This place seriously impressed me. From the moment the food hit the table, you could tell how much…read morecare goes into every detail--beautiful presentation without feeling overdone. The salmon sushi was absolute perfection, melt-in-your-mouth fresh. I also loved the salmon skin salad; the portion was huge and honestly big enough to be an entrée on its own. The soft shell crab roll was another standout--warm, perfectly cooked, a little salty in the best way, and easily one of the best versions of this roll I've had. Everything felt thoughtfully curated, from flavors to plating. And don't skip dessert--the ice cream was a highlight. We tried the caramel and mascarpone, and at $4 for two scoops, it's an absolute steal. On top of the great food, our server Nancy was so sweet and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll come back to.

The 101 Omikase dinner that happens only once a year at San shi go featured lots of great nigiri…read morealong with a few appetizers dishes. We finally were able to make it this year. Not a super heavy meal but great quality. Especially loved the second nigiri platter.

WOW! I am a sushi snob and usually only frequent a couple of local sushi spots. A coworker told me…read moreabout this all you can eat sushi spot and I was VERY hesitant to try it. I don't usually go to all you can eat because I feel like the quality is not great. I don't know how Chobop does it but their all you can eat is one of the best I have ever had. The rice to fish ratio is perfect, the fish tastes fresh, the appetizers are delicious. Next time I will order less rolls because the nigiri was truly the star for me. Service was also incredible. Can't wait to come back!

This place used to be called sushi Imari and the sushi was great. For some reason all the yelp…read morereviews from sushi Imari has been migrated to this new "all you can eat sushi" place and that is neither fair or accurate. Today we went there not knowing of the change. The food is now certainly "all you can eat" quality. We opted against the all you can eat limited menu, and ordered of the regular menu but the quality was terrible: 1. The toro nigri was chewy, very thinly cut, with a very small piece of rice. 2. We could not tell the difference between regular salmon and the salmon belly nigri they brought us. It looked and tasted exactly the same. Definitely not fatty salmon belly. 3. The yellow tail belly was chewy. 4. All the fish in their nigri sushi were thinly cut with very little rice. Definitely all you can eat amount of fish. 5. The rolls were small and for some reason all tasted the same with little flavor. If you like all you can eat sushi places which always offer low quality fish, you might like this place. We will miss sushi Imari and the great quality sushi they served.

What a wonderful restaurant, great location with a gorgeous view. A wide variety of fine dining…read morechoices, we loved the crab cakes, the tomato soup with grilled cheese, the espresso martini, the steaks. The staff is always friendly and attentive, service has been pleasant and we have come again and again since we like it so much. Definitely a place to stop at next time you are in Newport or if you are local!

We were here celebrating belated Mother's Day. The alcoholic drinks were good & there were…read moredefinitely a couple standout dishes. The Butter Basted Hokkaido Scallops with black mussels was delicious. My generous portion of Chilean seabass with asparagus risotto was flavorful & well prepared. Unfortunately, the experience overall was inconsistent. The Overstuffed Bacon & Eggs lacked that distinct deviled egg flavor as described, the Catalina Roll was average. The Prime Skirt Steak looked appealing but was just average. It lacked flavor. What really left a bad impression was the issue with the seabass portions. My daughter arrived later & ordered the exact same Chilean Seabass dish, but her piece was literally about 1/3 the size of mine. We politely asked our server about the obvious difference. Eventually, a manager came out with a condescending tone insisting everything is weighed equally. The extra piece he brought out was basically the same small size as the first one my daughter received. At that point, the experience was already soured. We didn't even bother taking the extra piece or her leftovers home. Good cocktails & a few strong dishes, but the inconsistency & dismissive customer service would make us think twice about returning.

Bummer they were closed today was hoping to pop in for our last day in California Our family was…read morehere for the week and the kids loved it we came in multiple times the young blonde girl at the register was sweet and helpful and young man next to her was helpful too and she showed us our new favorite snapper fish and we loved the poke the guys at the sushi bar were also very nice and helpful Wish we had this place back home

This is a go to spot for poke bowls for us, It's always…read morehopping. Staff is very efficient and attentive for the number of customers they have. I love the customized poke bowl and we tried the calamari strips today which were excellent. There is a nice seating area with a patio section. Parking is available and complimentary. I highly recommend Bear Flag Fish.

Had an amazing experience all thanks to Elle…read more From the moment we sat down, Elle made us feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of. She was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Her recommendations were spot-on and elevated our entire dining experience. You can tell she truly cares about her guests and takes pride in what she does. Our drinks were never empty, and every course flowed seamlessly. Elle checked in just the right amount -- present without ever hovering -- which made the night feel relaxed, thoughtful, and special. Dining out is always about the food, but service like Elle's is what makes it memorable. If you visit Sushi Roku, ask for her. She's a big reason we'll be back.

We were given dirty seats with hair all over it and stains from dropped food. It did not matter to…read morethe person that seated us until we pointed out how dirty there was and then finally someone came and cleaned it before we sat down. For a high-end restaurant, this is absolutely shocking to me. The food is good. They need much more vegetarian items. Overall, I'm not sure I'd come here Givan. It doesn't seem to be well maintained and not clean.

Finally made my way to the OC Sugarfish after hounding them to open one up ever since I moved from…read morethe Westside and they didn't disappoint. That warm rice is unforgettable when it touches your lips and it brought me back to those wonderful experiences eating at SF when I was living in Santa Monica. Koji and Kathy were pretty cool too. If you're feeling like a fatty, do the Nozawa. If not, do the Trust me experience. Albacore belly is a must try. You will not be disappointed my peeps

Okay, so Sugarfish definitely lived up to the hype! (Sorry got no photos of the food because it was…read moretoo good) It was a bit of a wait for two on Friday night, but its a small restaurant so it made sense. Its pretty close to the water so we ended up walking around while we waited for our table. We sat at the bar and both ordered The Nozawa Trust Me: Edamame Tuna and Chutoro Sashimi - ponzu and chives Albacore Sushi - ponzu and chives, 2-pc Salmon Sushi - toasted sesame, 2-pc New Zealand Sea Bream* Sushi - citrus salt, 2-pc Toro Hand Roll Bluefin Otoro Sushi, 2-pc Japanese Yellowtail* Sushi - lemon, 2-pc Hirame* Sushi - yuzu ponzu, 2-pc Blue & Dungeness Crab Hand Roll Everything was so fresh and delicious. All of the staff was super nice and quick to ask if we needed anything. I also didn't feel like the courses were being rushed either. It was a nice omakase and I felt like it is definitely worth the price. I'll get photos next time!

The quality of fish is excellent, love the yellowtail and bluefin tuna. Solid date night spot as…read moreit's on the smaller and more intimate side. If you sit at the bar and Kylee is working, you are in for such a fun time!

My boyfriend and I wanted to try a new restaurant on our Saturday date night, and we both hoped to…read morefind a restaurant that offered seafood based cuisine and a few vegetarian options. After pursuing some options in the Newport/Huntington Beach area, I decided to make 8:30 pm reservations for Starfish in Newport Beach! I have driven past this location so many times, and was excited to finally try it out! Upon entering, I was impressed by the moody interior with beautiful lighting and a gorgeous wooden door. The hostess was kind and quick to offer us a two-top bar style seating table that was close to the kitchen. We appreciated that we were sat so promptly, and we actually enjoy sitting close to the kitchen so we could see all of the deletable food options! We began our meal with two rolls as appetizers - the Buddha roll and the Sushi Nigiri Plate. The Buddha roll was a tofu-based vegan roll with a fun touch of toasted coconut flakes and two delicious sauces layered on top. Both my boyfriend and I loved the roll and would absolutely order it again. My boyfriend loved the sashimi plate and stated that the seafood was fresh and was higher in quality compared to your average sushi restaurant. Moving onto our main course, I ordered the Thai Green Vegetable Curry with coconut rice (which our server mentioned was different from the regular white rice because they cook it with coconut milk instead of water) and my boyfriend was craving another sushi roll, so he opted for the Shrimp Tempura Roll. The Shrimp Tempura Roll was pleasantly different from regular shrimp tempura rolls, because it contained crab meat and shrimp tempura. We noticed at this point, that all three of the sushi rolls that we ordered used rice paper instead of seaweed, and this unique twist to the sushi rolls enhanced them! I LOVED the presentation of the Thai Green Vegetable Curry. Something about a large stem of basil cascading over my food makes it extra fun to eat! In all seriousness, this was one of the best curry's I have had, and the coconut rice enhanced the entree. For our beverage selection, the cold sake that we hoped to try was out of stock, so we requested hot sake instead, which we sipped on through the meal. Pro Tip: the hot house sake was only $10 which is an amazing price point! Finally, it came to my favorite part of the meal, dessert! My boyfriend was leaning towards the Scratch Cheesecake, and I was leaning towards the Mango Pudding. We asked for our server for her recommendation, and she stated that the Banana in Fillo Dough or Scratch Cheesecake were her top two options. Based on this, we opted for the Scratch Cheesecake. It was good, but I probably wouldn't get it again. In my mind, I think of a cheesecake and immediately crave a thick slice of a classic New York style cheesecake. However, this was served in a glass with a graham cracker crumble as the base, and a cheesecake-style mousse layer above, with poached asian pears as a topping. While this wasn't my favorite part of the meal, it was still a fun twist on a classic dessert with a lovely presentation. Next time, I think I'll follow my heart and try the Mango Pudding. Between the food, ambiance, wonderful service, and elevated experience for an affordable price point, we will definitely return!