I have to upgrade my review. We came back tonight and had an amazing experience. This place has had some minor upgrades! New table tops and new menus since last time I have visited here. The service is a little bit slow as far as the waitresses go but the owner is so nice and is always attentive and helpful with his customers. I really love coming here. Sushi came out in a timely manner and was delicious!! No complaints. This has been our go to sushi spot for years and I know it always will be! Please come here and enjoy a meal! You will not regret it! At the end of your me you get complimentary green tea ice cream and complimentary edamame at the beginning of your meal! read more

Good service and fresh! Not overpriced at all. The complimentary ice cream was so rich and creamy. Overall no complaints.

The food was absolutely delicious! Unlike other places, this place has an array of choices (baked, fresh, fried, sashimi style). They also have 'new' rolls. Most places carry the same types of fish. Sushi Boat offers more choices. I am always greeted with a smile regardless of how busy they are. Owner comes by and checks on you and offers free ice cream. I absolutely love our server, Kevin. He is definitely on top of his tables, making sure everyone is doing well. Thank you for always making my experience the best one! It's not a small place. You have a choice to sit at the Sushi bar, a table for 2 or a booth. It's always so clean and the Chefs are always so welcoming. This place by far is my favorite sushi place in Temecula. I've been coming here for 18 years now and it's only gotten better. read more

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This place is freaking beast. Awesomealways sushi love ice cream is a yay after. Yummmmmmmm service so good I in and out in 10 min tops chill vibes read more

First I'd like to say that is has been mine and my boyfriend's favorite sushi date spot since we found it and we drive from San Diego to specifically come eat here. That is the only reason why I will be giving 5 stars for other first timers looking for some new sushi spots. The rest of my review is in regards to Sunday, Mother's Day 2023! The food is absolutely WORTH every dime! The service was absolutely HORRIBLE that we did not tip at all! & we are the type of family that LOVE to tip really good when we get great service! Service here has been so horrible that it makes us so sad because we really love this place and we spend our money here and choose to make the drive. Absolutely horrible service!! Even though service is horrible, me and my hubby get to enjoy our time together and get to enjoy the food! I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a date night! read more

I have another favorite sushi joint. But this is my kid's favorite sushi joint. The older kids always order the scallop popcorn, lobster popcorn & crunchy shrimp roll. My youngest loves the kids menu. I'm pretty impressed with how they set up the kid's plate too. So eye appealing, & has so much on it. The owners & service is always amazing. read more

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Christine is an incredible server. She should be a manager. Shes amazing. She is the reason I will be coming back here. I wish my tip would strictly go to her! Her customer service is out of this world. THANK YOU!! read more

Very nice staff! We liked most of the food we ordered. I had ordered a oyster shooter that took about a half hour to be served because the oysters were frozen however, I didn't really mind because I knew it would be really fresh.. the service there can be very slow, but we were in no hurry. We started off with one waiter. I think he may have been new or ill. I don't know if they sent him home or what however they did send over another person and he was marvelous. The place is pretty big and well taken care of. We will definitely be back. read more

Unfortunately the customer service by the old female lady in the front is terrible. She's very rude compared to the rest of the staff. I've had 2 bad experiences with her. I asked for extra ginger and another sauce, "you have to pay extra!".... That's fine I don't mind at all... I asked for something extra on my roll and I know we pay extra.... I paid extra $2.... And they didn't even add it.... So I paid extra for NOTHING. Ordering online is a nightmare.... Don't bother doing that either. On to the rolls..... the eel is slimy and wasn't cooked thoroughly and my other roll smelled fish and I was just overall disappointed in everything this time around. Not sure I'll be back.... She tainted my feelings about this place.... And if she's the owner, tell her to stay in the back office and don't come out read more

Been going here since I was in high school. Owners are super friendly and service is also kinda and attentive. It's a bit pricey, but most sushi is. I usually order their fried or baked rolls and they're so good. Interior is cutely decorated as well. They have an extensive menu with a lot of creative rolls. The most memorable ones for me include the Pikachu Roll (includes mango) and Smokin Aces. I also love their appetizers like croquettes, popcorn chicken, and takoyaki. Not the best sushi I've had, but definitely a good choice when you're in Temecula. read more

I have not been here in a while since I don't go the the mall often but I am reminded why I enjoyed coming here. My BF and I shared a dinner bento with salmon roll, sashimi, and teriyaki beef, Sumo Roll and Jeff Special roll. Everything tasted so good and the rolls were portioned out so well that it was not just full of rice like some places. We were greeted as soon as we entered and seated right away. Our server was so kind and friendly and the way he regularly came by to check on us felt sincere and not just a task to be done. read more

Sushi Boat - Jeff Special - Japanese Near Me - Temecula, California

I'm from San Diego and my friend is from Riverside, and we often meet up in Temecula. As sushi lovers, we decided to give sushi a try here and we were very impressed. We loved the vibes of the place, the decorations were cute, the food was good and filling, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. We're also surprised by the free ice cream at the end! We were very happy and satisfied, definitely coming back in the future read more

Sushi Boat - Free ice cream! Green tea flavor? - Japanese Near Me - Temecula, California

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Fantastic food, received the very best service in a long time. From the friendly host to the waiter and staff. We felt like royals. Highly recommended place to go for great sushi!!! 10 out of 10. Great job guys!!!! read more

Sushi Boat - Bento box - Japanese Near Me - Temecula, California

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The restaurant is spacious and nice inside. The staff were very kind and helpful. I wouldn't order the fried beef Teri roll again, it was too rich for me. The combo tempura with shrimp and veggies was so good! The tonkatsu was cut too thin and a bit over cooked. My son loved his udon noodle soup. My family liked what they had overall. read more

Food was very tasty. We had the $22 box for which you can pick 2 or 3 different items. The restaurant is very well decorated and the server was great and very friendly. The oyster shooter is a must try. read more

Sushi Boat - Oyster shooter - Japanese Near Me - Temecula, California

Amazing place! My belly if full of sushi and sake bombs. At the end, the gave us all ice cream!! I am with a part of 10.

Great sushi great prices, conveniently located in the mall next to the movie theater services quick food is top-notch

Been in Temecula for 5+ yrs and always passed by it while at The Promenade, but never popped in. Glad we decided to yesterday, because we were really impressed! The service was excellent, and our server was very attentive. Proactively took the young kids orders to get those going, and the kids loved the "SushiBoat" serving platters for their meals. Sushi selection was enormous, taste was on point, and the portions of fish were generous. Price was also on the cheaper side. Great experience, and definitely going back! read more

i absolutely love this place! me and my friends used to go here all the time after church on sundays. its affordable and the offer free matcha ice cream after your meal!(arguably the best part) best place to get sushi if youre in town. read more

I originally avoided this place since it was at the promenade and I really just haven't had that much luck with food places over in that area. But after not finding a sushi place that felt quality enough, I finally decided to just give it a try and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the Phil's special and it was so good and refreshing. Was simple enough to where the fish and extra ingredients compliment each other so nicely. Sometimes I have a difficult time ordering specialty rolls as I find all the ingredients overwhelm the taste of the fish but this roll was not like that in the slightest. The salmon on top was so fresh and smooth it was almost like butter. My fish hating husband was even willing to try it and gave it a thumbs up! Overall I am impressed and will be back! read more

Sushi Boat - Phil Special - Japanese Near Me - Temecula, California

Came in here for a snack after playing some games at RoundOne. Love that edamame is complimentary! The seating booths are very comfy. I enjoyed the privacy. The server we had was very eager and checked on us maybe 6 times in 30 mins.. I don't know if she meant to do that, but she was ready to give us our checks at 25 mins in when the food arrived for maybe 15 mins? I felt like I can't even sit for a while, that I had to leave right away we didn't end up finishing the food because it felt awkward. The sashimi in our Chirashi bowl and hand-roll was a hit or miss. The salmon, tuna, and yellowtail was fresh, but the albacore tuna definitely tasted like it was from a week ago. The scallop was plump and nice in texture, but somehow oddly fishy (?) like it was been sitting with some older sashimi fish. That being said, it's still much better than Sushi Roku or comparable mall sushi places. The complimentary ice cream was nice, just somehow didn't taste like how it looks (?) it tastes like vanilla but is the color of green tea. All in all, I think this is as good as mall sushi gets. Worth a try. read more

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This was our first time there to celebrate a birthday. The food was great. The Golden Gate roll was outstanding. The people were very nice. Cannot wait to come back and try out more. read more

Super friendly service in a great location at the Temecula promenade mall. The restaurant is cosy and is a pleasant step out of the bustle of the shopping center. The sushi is excellent, and the smoked salmon nigiri is the best nigiri on the menu. They even gave me free ice cream which was super sweet of them read more

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The Old lady is quite rude! All other staff are excellent and treat everyone the way service is supposed to be ran. I ordered 6 rolls and each roll was made so poorly, to when you pick it up with your chopsticks and it just falls apart! Also the old lady wearing a mask is so pointless, because she wears it below her chin! Covid is over with, and if she wears it because she is sick that's just gonna get everyone else sick and or contaminate the food she serves! read more

Definitely one of the best places in Temecula for sushi. Very well made and do not fall apart when you grab them. Definitely a 2-3 time a month for me. As far as the actual restaurant it's always clean and service is really good. read more

Checked out this spot for lunch today while shopping at the mall. I've been wanting to check this place out for a while, but they get busy fast. As I sat down to order I was pleasantly surprised with a small bowl of cold edamame. A nice snack while I looked over the menu. I decided on one of the sushi lunch specials. My lunch came with a miso soup, a iceberg lettus salad, a California roll, a spicy tuna roll, four pieces of nigiri, and seaweed salad. Everything was fresh and a nice balance of hot and cold. After asking for a box (so much food) and my check I was given even more food. A nice little cup of green ice cream. My total was about $20 for everything plus a soda. read more

Sushi Boat - Sushi lunch box. Not shown is the miso soup and salad included. - Japanese Near Me - Temecula, California

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I had a sushi date with a friend here and we got the following rolls: 911, Spicy Lady, Fuji and Winchester --all were great and were on our table within 20 minutes. You also get a free scoop of green tea ice cream for dessert. It doesn't look appetizing but it was so good I wanted more (LOL)! The reason for my 4 star rating is for the service and small booths. The restaurant was not very busy and we had to get our waitress's attention because she would not check-in with us and unfortunately she did not have the best attitude either. Booths were on the smaller side, so if you like some wiggle room, a table might be your best option. read more

Sushi Boat - Green tea ice cream - Japanese Near Me - Temecula, California

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Great food and atmosphere and service. Authentic sushi and taking soba. Quality food , beer, and service.

I wanted to order spicy chicken teriyaki and sub the California roll it comes with, with gyoza. I was directed to order the bento, but my chicken wasn't the spicy chicken. I think next time I will just order the spicy chicken and then an order of gyoza. The rest of my party enjoyed their meals. read more

Place was amazing Low wait time and waiters were knowledgeable and prompt and the food was very delicious read more

Sushi Boat - Japanese Near Me - Temecula, California

This place is really awesome. Good management because the employees are all amazing. They came back multiple times to our table to ask us if we want ice cream! So kind! The food portion is really good and they taste amazing. The spider dragon sushi and volcano lobster is a must try. Really awesome bento box for a good price too. Can't beat it. I'll come back read more

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Service was great and the food is good. Rolls are done with great presentation. Enough food!!! Lots of spicy options. That may be good or not depending on your taste. read more

Shrimp Tempura Roll Salmon roll Both are yummy. If you're craving something fresh and simple this is a good route to go in. The portion is great when ordering both together. They are simple rolls so if you want some extra flavor I highly recommend getting eel sauce, spicy mayo, or jalapeños. read more

Sushi Boat - Shrimp Tempura Roll Salmon roll - Japanese Near Me - Temecula, California

The most delicious and good portion sushi at the most trainable price. The owner is so nice and keeps every customer happy. You get free edamame to start and then free ice cream to finish. Had vegetarian sushi and was the best. read more

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I've past this place numerous time just going to the mall. This is the first time I ever been here, and it definitely won't be the last. The food: awesome, the service: more awesome. Only thing I regret is not coming here sooner. Excellent date night restaurant if you like sushi! read more

My girlfriend and I have been coming here almost regularly for a few months now whenever we just need a good date night meal. The sushi and options are varied and we haven't had a single roll we disliked yet, the workers are kind and attentive and the general vibe is just nice. Quiet and cozy read more

Food was weird, very flavorful. Except the Wasabi very bland. The hot sake was just warm. Even after I sent it back witch I dont like to do. And I found a lot of fish bones in the sushi rolls. I never had that with regular rolls. Service was quick until the main course. Ambiance was the best part. But you can polish a turd but it will always be a piece of ... you know. Won't be going back. read more

Sushi Boat - The fish bones I found in the sushi. - Japanese Near Me - Temecula, California

Sushi was so fresh and delicious. Jimmy was our server and he was so attentive and helpful; overall great experience.

My friend took me to this spot. This is her favorite sushi spot. The service here is excellent. Our waiter was friendly and attentive regardless of it being a busy Friday night. Now when it comes to the food, I've been to better sushi spots but the sushi was still adequate. I ordered a caterpillar roll and the flower special. Out of the two, the flower special was my favorite! Inside it has shrimp tempura, cream cheese, and avocado. Outer part has tuna and salmon. It was something slightly different compare to your standard California roll or even my usual caterpillar roll. The rolls are on the smaller side but at least it was decent ratio of rice and actual fish. I appreciate how they give complimentary edamame and at the end of your meal a small scoop of green tea ice cream. Nice touch! If you want to get your drink on, order a bottle of the white peach sake! It's sweet, refreshing and easy to take down but you will feel extra happy after a couple shots of it :) read more

Sushi Boat - The Flower Special & the Caterpillar Roll - Japanese Near Me - Temecula, California

Pretty disappointed with this place after picking up my to go order today but I'm optimistic and maybe I just caught them on a bad day. I got the calamari, tamago, Fuji, and banana split. The thing that bummed me out the most was that the calamari was absolutely cold. Maybe they fried it first in before the rest of the order because it was grossly cold like it's been sitting out for 40 mins. Also I only live 15 mins away and I made sure to pick it up right on time. The baked Fuji roll was still warm but it was wrapped in foil so maybe that's something they should consider doing for the calamari too. The actual Fuji and banana spilt rolls were ok, I wouldn't order the Fuji again because the flavor was pretty bland and I didn't finish it. I would try the banana spilt roll again because it was a interesting combination. They also did not give ginger or wasabi so that's also disappointing. Maybe I just caught them on a busy Saturday night so there food was lacking, I'll try again in a months or so. read more

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