We are lucky to have Sushi Boat here in Manchester. I am pretty much just a nigiri eater and Ralph prepares everything with care and I always leave satisfied. Phyllis is super sweet and we always enjoy our time there. They are also great about being very careful and accommodating for Celiac needs (my partner is highly allergic). Just be aware for safety considerations to order your GF stuff all at once. It's a one man show and he can't be switching back & forth all the time! Also BYOB/sake.. phyllis will keep it in the fridge for you if you bring a couple so they stay cold through your meal. read more

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Great sushi. Good service. Lousy ambiance. Small tight space. Given the choices for Sushi, I give this a 4.

The food was outstanding! The chef made an amazing green spicy sauce that goes with the spicy dragon roll. The service was great, they were welcoming from the start and wanted to make sure that we were taken care of. The ambiance was wonderful as well. Truly the best people who deserve service!! We will be back!! read more

Food is the best as all of Ralph's preparations are skillfully executed and imbued with the love of his craft and the love for his patrons. You can't do better than Sushi Boat. read more

Honestly how can people say this is a 4 star. Made the huge mistake to order from here for my kids. It was $89 dollars for two containers of sushi(picture). The sushi was mediocre and the salmon tasted old. If you really want sushi so bad take the extra drive to Bennington. They have the best sushi there and it's not as expensive. What a rip off. read more

Sushi Boat - $89 dollars for these two!! WTF - Sushi Bars Near Me - Manchester, Vermont

Another amazing sushi place. A great place to relax and enjoy sushi is at Sushi Boat. They also have very good servers throughout the restaurant. read more

Very nice couple own it for over 19 years. Sushi was delicious! We will definitely return.

Wonderful caring staff. Great food, selection an service. When in Manchester Vermont, this place is a must. Fresh and delicious! Not fancy, just great sushi! read more

Tucked away in the side of a strip mall, is a solid sushi place. Our waitress was super sweet and encouraged my husband to go to the drug store down the block to pick up some beers for our meal. She even provided frosty mugs for the beers. BYOB can be awkward but not here. We shared the sushi boat and it was decent quality sushi. The flavors of the rolls were nice. I feel like the miso could have used more depth. Overall, a cute place that cured my sushi hankering. read more

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Great food, excellent service! My wife and I go here every time we visit Manchester. The owners are so hospitable that you feel like you are in their home. Can't wait to go back. Truly thankful for the warmth, the coziness, the quality of the fish and the care of the preparation, the cold sake, and the good memories. read more

Finally had the opportunity to go to Sushi Boat last night. What a wonderful surprise to be greeted by such hospitable people even in the middle of a very busy holiday week. Even though it was our first time there, we were treated like old friends. All of the food we had was exceptionally delicious and the overall atmosphere was comfortable and a relaxed change of pace for how hectic the rest of town is this week. We all highly recommend making a point to go here if you're looking for great food and very hospitable people in a quiet setting. read more

This place is a disgrace to sushi. First, nothing on their site or anywhere says no indoor dinning. The food is a disgrace. Not sure why I come to Vermont and decided to get sushi. The yellow New York pee snow looks better than their salmon. The cashier is extremely rude. You need to wait in the below freezing windy outdoor for pick up. Waited at least 20 minutes for 2 rolls. For all my tourist fellows, avoid this tourist sushi trap. read more

it was fine and lady was really nice. however i was not that happy with my sushi but it was fresh and safe .. neither my daughter or myself was satisfied with our food. she had one bite of her miso soup and didnt like it it didnt have seawood or tofu in it .. really just miso broth... i ordered three rolls they were just boring. i didnt even finish what i ordered. very expensive for takeout and what we ended up getting. i will not be rushing back specifically for that but if i need a healthy dinner it will suffice. read more

How does this even have 4 stars!!! If I could put zero stars, I would without a doubt. Salmon was not fresh and the miso soup tasted like water. This disgusts me how poorly done the food was. read more

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This place was recommended and it was....okay. It lacked the warmth and ambiance I was seeking. The sushi was on par with grocery sushi.

Open for takeout during Covid. The sushi is of average quality for a major market, but definitely the best I've had in a small town. They move quickly though their little takeout window. Prices are very fair. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Come order takeout and go across the street to Union for a beer while you wait. Perfect combo. read more

This place is a must stop for anyone in the Manchester area. Ralph has been making sushi for decades and is very friendly and kind. They also offer BYOB so feel free to bring some beers or wine and enjoy some great sushi for a great price. read more

Prices are insane for the portion you receive. We asked for an itemized receipt and was yelled at for asking about the food. Spent $100 for two small plates of food. Ridiculous. read more

Great sushi thats prepared fresh. A hole in the wall local spot that never disappoints. Currently is carry out only

This was by far the worst sushi I have ever had. I am not sure if it was the night, but the sushi was not even cut properly. read more

Sushi Boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Manchester, Vermont

Gem? Not for me. I love sushi, I love it enough to fly to Tokyo to the Tsukiji Market just to have Sushi breakfast [and lunch and dinner...] But the Sushi boat - wasn't my boat Went there with my family for a little Sushi treat when we moved here. The food was mediocre, the price wasn't. Worse yet, when I asked for a Yellow Tail [Hamachi] I got a non fresh nondescript fish. Realizing that I got the wrong tail I asked the owner. The pretty rude owner insisted that the nondescript was indeed Hamachi. Sorry - I really know that fish, it is my favorite fish and I know the difference between Hamachi and a fish story. Wouldn't go there again. read more

Perhaps I was expecting too much after reading so many very positive reviews of this place, but frankly I was a bit disappointed. It's clear the owner and his wife and some helpers are working their butts off trying to please all their customers and their sushi is good and tasty. However, when I asked for hot tea for a beverage, a lukewarm pot of very weak tea appeared. When I was able to get a server's attention, they made good with a hot pot and fresh tea leaves. After we placed our order, it felt like we waited for a good 20-25 minutes for the food to arrive, and when it did, it was incomplete. Again, minutes passed as we tried to get the attention of a server to tell her about the missing sushi. No two ways about it, these are very hard working people, I just wished they were more on top of their game. read more

Amazing Spot for Sushi in Manchester!!! Top notch, couple that owns the restaurant are adorable. A MUST GO when you're in town...

We love Sushi Boat! Small place run by a very nice couple. The rolls are pretty typical of American type sushi places but the fish is always fresh and the people are always kind. read more

Sushi Boat - Red dragon! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Manchester, Vermont

Notably good sushi. Yet another Manchester, VT surprise. Tucked away in an older series of stores off of Main Street (antique & specialty gun shop, diner, dry cleaner, etc.). You're not there for the decor ... the food and service is really very, very, very good. read more

I have had sushi here a number of times- and in the past it has been great. I wanted to support a local business during this time, so I ordered some sushi. The price of this is outrageous- with a nice tip I left it came to $35. The rolls only have 6 tiny pieces each. The avocado wasn't even fresh- the rolls fell right apart. They shoved all of it into one box- and it did not even look appetizing. I'm pretty disappointed that the quality was so poor. Most grocery store sushi is fresher and presented better then this was..... read more

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Very friendly and kind staff. A bit expensive but understandable since sushi is not common in vermont! My family is grateful we are able to eat vegan food here- specifically their yam tempura roll and other veggie rolls. I wish they were labeled vegan on the menu, but we appreciate the options- thank you! read more

Ordered carry out, we ordered California roll, crab rangoon and red dragon. I cant say this is the best sushi I ever had, but since manchester is a bit limited to sushi I will say its the best sushi in manchester. The fish is fresh but the roll itself needs to be packed a bit tighter since 1 or 2 pieces was falling apart but that's just aesthetics. The crab rangoon roll suprisingly taste like crab rangoon I would definitely reccomend it. The bf loved the cali roll and the red dragon I'm sure wouldve tasted better if I ate it there rather than take it home since it was no longer crunchy but the flavor was still there. read more

Okay, so I know this makes NO sense... but it's true, this is some of the best sushi we've ever had. And we've eaten sushi in many many many places over the course of 15+ years now. I must admit to having been a bit nervous as to how Vermont sushi would be, and I'm glad to have been pleasantly (VERY pleasantly) surprised. We have eaten there several times and been happy with absolutely everything, including the service. One small complaint--the price. Probably 1/2 to 1/3 more than we'd spend elsewhere, and no lunch specials or multi-roll plates or anything like that. Food in Manchester in general is pretty overpriced, though, so I guess we're sorta used to it by now. At least this place is really really GOOD for the money. read more

Absolutely delicious! I eat sushi twice per week at my home in NJ. I'm extremely picky about my sushi. This place exceeded my expectations! The fish was very fresh. The presentation was very nice. Everything tasted excellent! Definitely one of the better sushi places I'be been to! If you like sushi this is a place you can't pass up! read more

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This is a fantastic sushi sashimi find. For a small restaurant in southern Vermont I was suprised and pleased at the freshness and quality of the fish. We were a party of 4, and ordered several roles, 6 sashimi orders (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp). Also 2 appetizers, octopus and spicy seafood. All the seafood and fish were excellent, fresh. The service was efficient, and personable. The sashimi portions are generous as well. I live in manhattan and consider myself a bit of a sashimi snob. If I lived near I would return frequently. read more

This place is the BEST! If you want to find a treasure for sushi, this is a definite place for you to find fresh sushi and GREAT customer service! Manchester is so very lucky to have this hidden treasure! read more

Service was nice and fast. Food was just okay, only problem was it had no proper ventilation and it was very smoky inside from other items being cooked. Our eyes started to water and burn. read more

First time to go and never coming back. The order took like 45 minutes and I only have an hour for my dinner and I have not eaten for a few hours before that. They made my sushi hurriedly and it did not look appetizing. I was so hungry that I just decided to put them in to go boxes. Never going back. read more

Not the best sushi in the world, but highly appreciated sushi in the middle of Vermont.

What a great find!! Excellent Sushi, service great! Very casual, frequented by locals. The Green Dragon was fresh and so delicious. Also, BYOB so it keeps the costs down. A must do in Manchester! read more

I'm always grateful that we've got access to such delicious sushi in our cozy mountain town. The sushi is always delicious and they've been a staple for our family during these crazy months. The sashimi is awesome! read more

Food was mediocre at best. Tiny portions too. The worse part was the bad attitude / service. The person seemed grumpy taking the order and was down right rude upon pickup. Have no idea why others would give this place 4 stars. read more

Hidden gem in Manchester. BYOB. Amazing sushi rolls that are reasonably prices. The veggie special roll was tasty as was the crab Rangoon roll. The fish was fresh and service was pleasant. The atmosphere is not very appealing but easily overlooked for the delicious food. read more

Sushi Boat - Fire Dragon roll - a pleasant surprise in Manchester. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Manchester, Vermont

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God's gift to sushi. Sushi is fresh and simply amazing- many options to choose from too, even if you've got a picky eater in your party (I tend to be picky- not liking avocado or cream cheese in my sushi). But this restaurant accommodates. I recommend the "let it roll" and the "firecracker". Something for everyone and it's all so amazing. The family is very sweet and understanding. Only downside is the hours. And sushi tends to be expensive. I would and have recommended it to friends. read more