We actually found this Sushi Garden location by accident after placing what we thought was a to-go order at the Aptos location and it turned out to be a great discovery! We've been coming back for many to-go & dining-in since. The restaurant is a little more spacious, which is great for our family. The staff is always friendly, I like that they offer you edamame and water as soon as you sit down. The sushi is consistently fresh and delicious, and we love that they're open all day. It also seems like they offer additional menu options and specials compared to other locations, which has been a nice surprise and we have some new favorites! Lately we've also enjoyed watching the World Cup while having dinner. Great food, great service and atmosphere. read more

I have been to sushi garden a handful of times, (And even worked at one years back!) but haven't been to the Watsonville location too often. Typically the service is okay, but this past Saturday (valentines day) stood out to me! My boyfriend and I stopped by around 8:15pm with no reservation, but were seated promptly. Our server Dalia (I can't quiet remember her name unfortunately) was an absolute pleasure! She was extremely polite, accommodating & quick with service. I ordered the Avo Crunch & Amigo roll, both were so yummy and filling!! My boyfriend got the dinner special and enjoyed the beef teriyaki, but wasn't a huge fan of the chicken katsu. This is a very relaxed casual dining experience, don't expect anything too fancy. I love to see the recent improvement in service and will definitely be back for more tasty sushi rolls! read more

Sushi Garden - Amigo roll - Japanese Near Me - Watsonville, California

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Been here twice and really enjoyed it. We were immediately seated and greeted with edamame and water. Our servers were attentive and helpful. We tried their California roll, miso soup, and ordered their dinner plate with chicken katsu. Everything was delicious. It is not too pricey, and there is plenty of parking. read more

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I had a great experience! The staff was very nice and friendly, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I ordered online ahead of time for pickup, and my order was ready when I arrived. The food was fresh, well prepared, and tasted great. I really appreciated the quick and easy pickup process. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Sushi Garden - Golden California - Japanese Near Me - Watsonville, California

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Amazing food and amazing service. Our server Ethan was great and food was excellently prepared. Fish was fresh, tempura had the perfect crunch. Would recommend and I will also be back. read more

Sushi Garden - Amazing service from Ethan our server and amazing food. Fish was fresh, tempura crunchy, and seasoned perfectly. Will be coming back l. - Japanese Near Me - Watsonville, California

This is an outstanding restaurant. I met some friends after work and I was the one that recommended this place since I've been here several times. They provide a nice atmosphere, it's a great location for lunch or dinner with plenty of nearby stores. The food quality is excellent and fresh. The menu is absolutely huge. Love the appetizers, I ordered the salmon platter and it was delicious! The price is about right for the portion-sizes. Japanese food is a good source of protein and can be part of a healthy diet that includes; fresh vegetables and salmon. Thank you for the hospitality, I look forward to my next visit. read more

Sushi Garden - Salmon platter - Japanese Near Me - Watsonville, California

Usually okay service, but I ordered a Magic Dragon roll and they didn't put the masago on top (my favorite part!) and now I'm out $20 for a mediocre roll that is missing the best part. read more

Great service for ordering and catering! They catered one of our most recent events. They called me to ensure they offered new upgraded menu items! I love the pictures of all the rolls on their website. Simple fast online ordering. Catering is real hard in Watsonville too especially nice bite size food platers and they were perfect and fast! They even accommodated my timing getting my order done before they opened! Very nice over the phone as well. It's nice to have something other than sandwiches and tacos in this small town. read more

Sushi Garden - Appetizer platter and two (50) piece assorted sushi platter. - Japanese Near Me - Watsonville, California

I visited Sushi Garden for dinner two nights in a row during a business trip with my team leader, and we were both truly impressed. Everything we had--from grilled fish and sushi to sashimi--was exceptionally fresh and flavorful. The chef even prepared a special dish for us, which was absolutely delicious. Whether you're in town for business, with family, or celebrating with friends, this place is sure to satisfy. Highly recommended! read more

Sushi Garden - Salmon skin salad - Japanese Near Me - Watsonville, California

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I came here for lunch at the recommendation of a friend and I was surprised by how delicious the sushi was. They have a wide variety of fresh sashimi, specialty rolls, and chirashi bowls. All were incredible. The wait staff were friendly and the sushi chef was a gem. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for great sushi in the area. read more

Sooooo...delicious! You gotta drive here if you're not close by! I was giving my elderly mother some food choices as we drove through Watsonville. I went to charge my Tesla near the Target store and found Sushi Garden! Se Jin was our server! He was super, polite, professional, and quick. The food was delicious! There are 3 Sushi Garden restaurants in the area. I had a great lunch in Watsonville! I'll be back!!! read more

Sushi Garden - Nigiri & California roll - Japanese Near Me - Watsonville, California

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Vania , our server, was terrific. She was patient and continued to check on us throughout our lunch and then brought us some extra treats, thanks to the chefs. My friend who had the bento box was delighted with the offerings and the food. I had a sushi roll, that was unique and delicious. Besides the exceptionally delicious food and utterly yummy tempura, I loved how we were not rushed. We had a nice cozy table, and even though they got busy, it never was loud so I couldn't hear my friend talk. I look forward to my return to the Watsonville Sushi Garden. read more

The. Largest. Portion. Ever. In any restaurant and especially in a Japanese restaurant. We were in Watsonville and were looking for a place for dinner. Their grilled yellowtail jaw was amazing (again really big!) Delicious seafood salad with squid. Very fresh. The salmon dish was huge and juicy. Agedashi tofu was really nice, crispy and not smothered in sauce (Sauce is on the side). The seared tuna was wonderful. Fast and friendly service, though the waiter misled us a bit. We asked him about the size of the appetizers and he told us they were small. In reality the appetizers were entree sized. Gigantic. We ordered too much food. Luckily our hotel room had a fridge and microwave. read more

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The food here is great! 10/10 The service here is good The ambiance is nice I recommend eating here read more

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I ordered two dinners online to go but when I got them home, there was only the tempura and soup, no rice or salad. When I called I finally hung up after waiting on the phone for 15 minutes. read more

Sushi Garden - The two dinners and the suxpshi we ordered. - Japanese Near Me - Watsonville, California

Shout out to Sushi Garden in Watsonville. Went today for the 2nd time with my toddler daughter and mom w Alz. It was chaos tbh- us, not the restaurant. Kiddo is tossing her (empty) miso soup bowl, mom is asking for ketchup with her tempura, tea was spilled, mess was made. They were so nice about everything. (Don't worry we tipped extra well) The food was really good. Mom had the shrimp tempura plate and I had a combo w Kal Bi and Tempura Combination. They gave us edamame when we sat down as well. Everything we ate was cooked so can't comment on the raw fish. The place was busy but not crowded. Solid service. Will definitely return! read more

Sushi Garden - Tempura Meal - Japanese Near Me - Watsonville, California

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We were starving and looking for a place to eat that was open late when we found Sushi Garden. As soon as we walked in we were assaulted with the strong smell of a cleaning agent. We had to move tables to get away from the smell but couldn't quite escape it. The service was attentive and we were able to order right away. We were also greeted with complementary edamame- a nice touch. The food was disappointing. I ordered ramen, which I needed to send back because they had added a spicy chili sauce that just didn't taste good. We ordered udon and teriyaki chicken - both very underwhelming. We had two rolls, which were fine. Overall, I don't think we'll be back, even if we're starving. read more

Arrived here the last hour of their lunch and the service was great. The food was fresh and delicious. I got my go to roll, which is the galaxy roll. The teriyaki beef is also delicious because it was very tender. I like the atmosphere. read more

Sushi Garden - galaxy roll - Japanese Near Me - Watsonville, California

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The sashimi didn't taste fresh. It was tasteless and seemed like it had been soaking in water in order to preserve it. We told our waiter, and he talked to the sushi chefs. He came back and told us that they have been getting that complaint a lot and that the sushi was in fact fresh... They didn't offer to replace it with other fish or to take it off the bill. I guess that's why this place has 2.7 stars.... read more

Came in for dinner Saturday night to find the restaurant half full. We drive 30 minutes to this location as we aren't fond of sushi restaurants near home. My 6 and 4 year olds enjoy the teriyaki beef here along with the green salad, miso soup and complimentary edamame. It took the waitress about 15 minutes to acknowledge us and take our order. We ordered the two item bento for my oldest boy, a three item bento for my husband, myself and youngest to share and two rolls for us adults. We had to request the edamame as it wasn't brought to us initially. Once the food arrived we found ourselves having to remind our waitress of items missing and were surprised to find that ginger and wasabi are not plated with the sushi. Our waitress seemed to be ignoring her tables a lot and we overheard many disgruntled customers who felt the service was horrible with the same waitress. While we agreed, we kept getting the attention of the other available waitress who quickly responded and attended anyone she could with a smile. Due to this one super helpful waitress and the tasty and awesome portions we rated last nights experience with a 3 star. It's unfortunate because we really enjoy this place but we hope it was just an off night. read more

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I've read comments about the sushi being warm which is why I've avoided this place for a while . When I first tried this place I noticed that the sushi was warm , mind you this was pre covid , Post covid I gave this place another try and I can say that food quality is still stellar and the sushi doesn't seem as warm as before , it's actually very fresh, atleast to my taste buds. I usually order bento box . What I do love about this place is their green salad , hands down best dressing in sushi restaurants in Watsonville . This place is always a go to when I'm craving a Japanese bite read more

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The person that attended me (Nathalie/a) was very rude.She has no customer service, no welcoming atmosphere, no politeness. She saw me a customer walk in and left me standing at register for 5 minutes. She looked up at me three times and didn't acknowledge me once. A simple acknowledgment would have been nice to let me at least know they would be with me soon. I then got my order and paid and she just walked away, no thank you or a word. Sushi garden please train your staff in customer service and hospitality read more

Our go to Sushi place for bento boxes. Tempura is light, veggies are fresh. My husband loves the sashimi. We bring visiting friends here often. Other local favs. are Sea Harvest and Jaliscos. read more

Their food made my wife ,my 1 year old and me sick. Nausea, diarrhea and chills. I called the restaurant to speak with a supervisor or manager and he hung on me twice he refused to give me his name and hung up. Avoid this place we have given this place way too many chances. read more

Great staff, amazing quality and HUGH portions. Been eating here for several years. They have some amazing rolls.

Food is always good. Haven't had a bad roll yet. Staff is on point and really accommodating. Visit this place at least once a week. Their beef teriyaki with rice and side salad is always really good too! read more

Sushi Garden - Hot Cheetos Roll; SO FLAVORFUL AND AMAZING - Japanese Near Me - Watsonville, California

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We walked in for a late lunch today and enjoyed a beautiful couple of specialty rolls, along with one bowl of rice and one bowl of soup. This restaurant is reasonably priced and offers nice little flares like an orchid on the plate and a bowl of warm edamame as we first sat down. The wait staff is attentive, and the chefs prepared our rolls quickly - all in all, would definitely recommend Sushi Garden on Main in Watsonville. read more

Last night I dined here with my family once again, it has been quite some time since my last review of this resturant that was less than favorable and I am more than happy to say the service we received was 10/10 the staff was very kind courteous and the chefs were very engaging and funny. The food was delicious. I DEFINITELY say this place redeemed themselves to my family and we can't wait to come back soon. read more

After reading mixed reviews I really am glad I decided to come here today for lunch. The menu is very typical for most Sushi restaurants but they have their own named rolls too. The one unique thing they have are some unique small plates. When I saw the menu it was hard for me to chose one item, because everything looked good. I was surprised with this place. I expected well over priced small portions. I ended up ordering the Chicken Teriyaki Don. I was pleased with everything here. Our waitress was Natalie she was very superb, answered all of our questions and knew everything that was on their menu. Reading sushi restaurants really means you have to have tuna or teriyaki. Well, that's not the case here. This place has a bit of everything for everyone. Very smooth experience overall. After looking for a reliable sushi restaurant I think I found my place. Thank you and I will be back! read more

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We were actually going to get sushi at another place in Watsonville, but they were closed for remodeling, so we drove over because we knew there was another Japanese place in this shopping center. Luckily it was still there (Covid has taken its toll on restaurants and many haven't been able to stay open) and we were seated right away. It was a weekday night and the place was full, but we didn't feel ignored or rushed at any time. Our server was attentive and she brought out our drink order pretty quickly. A side note...they did have a couple tables that needed bussing, but they also looked to be short staffed (hiring sign in the window too) so we have been giving a pass to to restaurants these days if the "ambiance" is lacking because we know it is tough to hire people right now. However, it's really about the food. We loved our dinner at Sushi Garden. Everything from taste, quality and portion size was great. We enjoyed our experience and would recommend. This sushi restaurant is not an authentic, high-end Japanese dining experience and we didn't have any expectation that it would be. Sushi Garden is a casual place for delicious Japanese/Asian inspired food at a reasonable price. read more

be prepared to pay a mandatory 10% to go fee ( that's a forced tip ) and if you try to contest since your just picking up and not dinning in they will say it's part of a California state law that it is mandatory to tip . they don't always close at 9 pm they close when they so choose too . also been having issues ive been told they only accept cash for pick up if you call before 8 pm and be prepared for the manager to change the rules to what he decides it to be . very poor business Handling . it's extremely frustrating especially when you order from them frequently. read more

Terrible service, disgusting food, very unsanitary establishment all together. I would recommend staying away if you'd rather not get sick like my whole family did. read more

COVID 19 Edition I've been a fan of sushi garden for years. I believe Santa Cruz County is in the red tier indoor dining Sushi garden has not adapted to the recent changes just yet but I ordered take out for myself 3/6/21. ORDERED: 1 Philly Roll 1 Captain Crunch came out to $30 with tax + service fee **They are popular for dinner so I would say order ahead or as soon as they open to avoid lengthy waits** Sushi doesn't disappoint from here will definitely order out again! read more

The sushi is always super fresh and nicely presented. Great menu, helpful staff, pretty good ambience. Kinda pricey, but you get what you pay for. read more

I'm a big fan of sushi and come to sushi garden occasionally because it is probably the best spot in Watsonville. Honestly it can be a bit noisy at times but the staff are always nice and accommodating and the food is a solid 7/10. My favorite roll to try is the Zen fusion. So delicous! read more

i live locally. Imura Japaneserestaurant was closed on sunday. so we decided to try Sushi Garden. had a box lunch, the salmon teriyaki was luke warm. miso soup OK. Tempura was good. only one wait person, she handeled it well. if you are hungry it's acceptable. Not exceptional. Imura and miyuki are my favorites in Watsonville read more

Unfortunately I could not enjoy the sushi that I ordered here because the restaurant smelt like restrooms and the floors were filthy dirty. Sushi garden, please hire a cleaning company that will come and deep clean your restaurant(especially the tile grout) It desperately needs it. read more

Came in was told it was 20 min wait never got a call back went in to check where I was in line stated that they called me did not recive a call showed them my phone I told them if I can get seated she stated no you would have to go to the end of the list now worst service ever !!! read more

First time to dine here and drove from Salinas for a lunch meeting. We were greeted and seated right away. They had plenty of servers to handle the lunch rush. Lunch menu had a good variety to chose from. Waitress gave us a generous bowl of salted edamame before taking our order. We had the "Rainbow and Chef Gone Wild" rolls. Each were fresh and had a better than average volume of seafood. We will definitely come back again and try the bento boxes and other specialty rolls. The place got a little busy but not overly crowded, no diner seemed to be neglected as the waitresses kept busy. The only negative (nothing to do with the restaurant) was driving thru the crowded parking lot to get there. We'll be coming back, hope they keep up the good service and making great sushi! read more

Greeted by a host with his neck covered in hickeys. Pretty much all the tables are empty and dirty with dishes. Was told to take a seat, I sat for about 20 minutes, wasn't acknowledged at all. A to a person came after I did and was given water immediately. The Waiter and waitress seem to avoid my table not so much as a smile or "a will be right with you"so after about 25 minutes I got up and left. I work in the restaurant industry and I understand that a lot of places are understaffed but this was ridiculous. read more