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    Squid Ink Sushi - Peoria

    3.4 (598 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Clinton F.

    Fun ambiance and friendly staff. Started with the tempura green beans and they were fantastic ! Just lightly battered and crisp, I hated the sauce it came with almost a bitter tart flavor so I just used soy sauce. Okay this is an odd thing or perhaps I missed something......the sushi paper menu arrived with no pencil and just listed names of items not what happened to he in those said items. Figured the menu would surely breakdown the different rolls but IIT DIDN"T. So I had to ask our server what was in several things, she was pretty knowledgeable but did have to check with the chefs once to confirm. We ended up having the soft shell crab roll which didn't have a lot of crab in it, spicy tuna that was fantastic and another roll I forgot what she told me was in it but it was doused in eel sauce and ungodly sweet. Everything tasted good aside from the one roll but I probably won't be back until I can read what a roll consists of instead of going in blind or having to have the server explain each one.....annoying.

    Espresso Martini 10/10 Hannah aced it. Made it exactly how I love it.
    Diana B.

    Food 10/10 Service 100/10 Ambiance 10/10 I had just stopped here to grab a drink before meeting up with my cousins and got a small appetizer and definitely will be back here probably tomorrow or whenever Hannah is working because her customer service skills are phenomenal. So welcoming so kind so attentive makes you want to automatically come back. My drink was really good and shishito pepper was made exactly how I asked well done with a side of spicy mayo, excited to come back and have the whole dining experience. This place is a vibe.

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    Jori S.

    Helpful and quick service, live music outdoors for a fun vibe, and great tasting sushi! Pokémon roll was great!

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    Adam S.

    Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Food 2/10 The ambiance is really nice. It's a very clean restaurant. We went at 2:30pm on a Sunday and it was less than half full. Their menu is laid out well and it appears they like things a little spicy here. We started with the crab rangoons, which were stuffed well, but for us the sauce doesn't pair very well with them (Asian chili sauce). The rangoons unfortunately tasted really fake (imitation crab, as some sushi restaurants do) but these tasted more so. I asked our server and they actually don't serve any real crab here. I wish their menu would state that, as many of our fishes had krab but again tasted off. We finished with the rice pudding brûlée and I have to say this was an interesting take on the popular dessert. The fruit was very macerated which I wish their menu dish had more of, as it is a very sweet dessert with the sugar top. Initial impression was that we wouldn't come back but if we did we'd try all new stuff. Although it looks great inside and the servers are working for the money, the food is what it's all about. Prices without alcohol came out to about $50 a person.

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    Ray O.

    Came in on a Monday night around 6:30. It was busy but nit crowded. Bar seating and table seating both available. The server was friendly and the food was good. Ordered the Banana Gun drink, wasn't what I expected, it was mire like an iced espresso, couldn't really taste the alcohol but it was good. Ordered poppers to start, They were a delicious starter, the Cougar roll was delicious as well and the Thai Chicken fried rice finished it off. To full for dessert, maybe next time.

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    Kami M.

    We stopped into Squid Ink on a Saturday night and luckily snagged a table in the bar--just a heads-up, they don't take reservations, so timing is everything! The place has a cool, laid-back vibe with a great patio outside (bonus points for the misters). The bartender was super friendly and really helpful with suggestions. We started with the Korean Sticky ribs as an appetizer--so flavorful and tender. For dinner, we had the chef special: chicken curry ramen with a fried egg on top. That dish totally stole the show. So comforting, perfectly seasoned, and the egg on top was a great touch. I had the spicy yellowtail poke bowl with half rice, half greens. It was fresh and had great texture, but I think it needed a little dressing to tie it all together. As for drinks--we tried the tequila old-fashioned, which was smooth and well-balanced, garnished with a Luxardo cherry and orange slice (yes, please). I went with the Fancy AF cocktail, and it was just that--super refreshing and light. Overall, the atmosphere was great, service was solid, and we'll definitely be coming back to explore more of the menu.

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    Erika L.

    Great food, service and music. We come here often and they're good every time. It can get a bit busy but it's worth the wait. We came today on a Friday evening around 6:15p, we just missed the HH. HH is Mon-Fri 3p-6p.

    I don't remember the name of this cut roll. It was good.
    Janice L.

    There were 3 of us in my party and we were greeted and seated immediately upon arrival. We all ordered different dishes and were satisfied with the amount, quality and presentation of the food. The restaurant is spacious, clean and bright. The only thing that concerned me was seeing the yelp health score of this restaurant which is rated as an R with 2 violations. I didn't see that until weeks after our visit. I haven't been successful in finding out what an R rating means. I recommend this restaurant. I've not had any issues with their food, service or ambiance.

    Taylor L.

    Whether it's a date night, out with a group of friends or just a night alone- I have not had a bad experience here. Staff is always friendly. Food is always great. Atmosphere is perfect. I like to grab a corner and occasionally treat myself to a nice meal while I read and this location never disappoints! Love their crab puffs!

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    Good service and menu! We enjoy dining in or picking up take out from Squid Ink. The happy hour menu is decent as well.

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    Sat at table for 8 minutes and no one acknowledge us. No drinks order. Was ready to order. But no one came by and we walked out.

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    As always, I loved my experience at Squid Ink I've been coming here for 13 years. Libby is the best!

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    Service was good, sushi inconsistent. Some were too cold with no flavor. Order rolls, not nigiri.

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