I think that SuBI is a fine option but my overall reaction is that it was overpriced for the mid…read morequality of the restaurant. I expected more since there were plenty of good reviews, but I think we should've spent some more time searching. For context, we wanted a good sushi dinner - willing to spend a little more on special rolls, etc. I would maybe consider this spot again if you were to just come for some appetizers or regular rolls, but don't come here expecting phenomenal sushi. We got the pork belly lettuce wraps and the sweet coconut shrimp. The lettuce wraps were a highlight/our favorite and honestly I would come back for just these. The coconut shrimp was OK, but not anything to write home about. For sushi, we got the Black Widow and X-File special rolls, the chu-toro sashimi, and one yamagobo maki. The most expensive part, the chu-toro, was not as good as I'd expect it to be for the price point. I've had much better (cheaper) toro so this was the biggest let-down. The special rolls were good, but again, not great. I definitely favored the Black Widow roll, as the soft-shell crab was very yummy. Service was also lacking a bit. It was not busy but our waiter wasn't super attentive. Waters sat empty for a while at one point, and in general it just took a while in between visits.

A day trip to Bainbridge and a friend's recommendation lead us to Subi, off the beaten path. It's…read morein a type of strip mall-like building on the first floor. My family ordered the salmon poke salad, salmon chirashi bowl, salmon roll, soft shell crab roll and the crazy roll. The fish was fresh and overall the experience was very good. However one of our big complaints about the way some sushi rolls are made is how large they are. You cannot possibly put a whole piece of 1 of these rolls in your mouth. It's more like 4 deconstructed bites, which is annoying to eat. The chirashi bowl was good but the rice had too much ponzu sweet sauce. We ordered the fresh wasabi and the potency wasn't as strong as in the tube but fresh is more flavorful, at least IMHO. The ambience and atmosphere was nice. Restrooms are located in the common area of the mall. Menu was extensive with non-fish items as well. Overall a solid place to go for dinner.

Fresh fish, good vibes, tough-to-beat value. What's not to like? While Bainbridge is a great…read moreweekend destination, I've always found the food to be a bit underwhelming. HI LIFE is an exception, and will be a go-to going forward. The Poke sho-ka-do box is a great option for open minded first-timers. It's a huge amount of food, easily satisfying two and giving you a nice sense of the variety of fish and marinades on offer. Note that it's a fixed set, so you'll likely end up with some marinades/fish you prefer over others. The mayo-base poke wasn't my jam, but that's personal preference. One note, it'd be nice if the box included rice. it's available for $3 extra, which feels trivial. As for dining environs, it's located in a refurbished service station. There's limited indoor seating by the service counter, but most tables are under the overhang where gas pumps would have once been. I'd go at a slightly off-time if possible to ensure you get a seat! Overall: 4.5/5

Two huge poke bento boxes for 7 people and we could not even finish them that alone says a lot. The…read moreportions are incredibly generous, but what really stood out was how fresh and high-quality everything tasted. Our total was about $100 which is so good considering how good the poke was. The staff were also super kind and helpful. We were originally about to order three boxes, but they actually recommended sticking with two, saying it would be enough and they were completely right. We were stuffed. Each bento box comes with a variety of poke styles (9) you can mix and try, which made the whole experience even better. Every single one we tried was fresh, flavorful, and really well-prepared. I'm from Seattle, but this is absolutely worth the ferry ride to Hi Life. I'll definitely be coming back.

Food AMAZING got a donkatsu ramen insanely good. Service…read moregood they were very nice say hi out and they say bye back. Ambiance nice very nice decorations and also there are these pads on the benches INSANELY comfy.

I was very appreciative that he was willing to bring the food out to my car. I didn't want to pull…read morethe walker out and navigate my way through the restaurant. The food is quite expensive for the small amount that you get. It was very tasty though. For me, it'll probably be a treat once in a blue moon, but it did look like he had plenty of people patronizing the restaurant.

Hubby and I went on a Friday night and were seated right away. Modern inside with a good amount of…read moreseating. My husband ordered sushi rolls which I forgot to get pictures of. I ordered the spicy seafood ramen and it was delicious! A good variety of seafood and the broth was perfect spicy. I would order it again. We also tried coconut and a match sake. They were on the sweeter side but paired perfectly with my spicy food. The restaurant is in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking.

Pushed off the main road, hidden in a strip mall, lies Jo:a. This adorable little japanese…read morerestaurant is truly one of Silverdale's best! On the day we visited, the service was fantastic. The server was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He spent the time explaining the different saké options and answering our food related questions. The sushi was rolled exquisitely and was extremely fresh. The restaurant is closed in the middle of the day, so either come for lunch or come for dinner. They have a large amount of gluten-free rolls, all of which are clearly labeled on the menu.

Thuy's is a little off the beaten path, tucked away in a pedestrian area on Madrone Lane just off…read moreWinslow, but not actually visible from Winslow. But don't let its lack of visibility be the reason you don't go there. It is well worth a visit! The restaurant is in a cozy little space. It is run by Thuy (the owner) and her competent and friendly staff. They have great Pho, both traditional broth, as well as chicken and vegetarian broths. We really appreciated the latter since many pho places do not offer one or both of the latter. I order the chicken pho and my girlfriend the tofu and veggie. Both were delicious and filling, and they provided plenty of additional ingredients to put into our pho, as is typical of pho places. The pho was served in metal bowls, with clean chopsticks, spoons and forks provided at the table. At one point Thuy herself came out to chat with us, which was an added bonus. She was so helpful answering our questions about the food, and even gave us a much-needed lesson on how to pronounce her name when we asked. (If you say it with a falling tone you will definitely impress her. :) ) I added Thuy's to my small but grown list of favorite places on the Island.

This is a solid spot to get Vietnamese food. I loved the chicken and rice. Chicken was so flavorful…read moreand came with a really yummy sauce and side salad that was so fresh. My mom loved her pho. It got crowded in here especially for a Monday. Limited seating though it's a small restaurant. I believe they do dim sum on the weekends. Would recommend.

We come to Bainbridge island 4-5 times a year and Doc's is our favorite go to…read more I don't agree with or understand the bad reviews because every experience we have had with staff has been more than pleasant. The food is always superb, and let's not forget the views. Doc's has the best views of any eatery on the island. Just go there folks, you'll love it!

Not gonna lie but I think the Doc's experience has degraded a bit since I was last here (and a…read moreregular with my parents). Stopped in for a bite of dinner after we were torn between another local pub (near Safeway) or here. We both had such fond memories of Docs and that led us to our choice. Got seated quickly but it took kinda forever to get even water delivered much less a drink order placed. We decided to make our dinner order too because of the drink delay. Hubby was too happy that they had his fav beer - black butte porter -available so her ordered that. My Chardonnay was from WA which is not my fav but it was a choice of $11/glass or $20/glass for an overpriced, under-tasting CA option. Our dinner came almost too quickly. 3 piece fish and chips. First impression: wow, that's hardly any fries. Second impression: wow, how long have these been sitting out. You can always depend on Docs fries to be amazing but not this time. They were limp, soggy and just about inedible. We did let our waiter know and he did reorder us a batch but they came almost at the end of our dinner tho. BUT these were the fries we rave about at Docs... hot, crispy, real potatoes. Yum! Now the fish: the cod itself was perfect. Thick, fresh, hot, moist but I don't know what this 'crusting' is. It's like it's been rolled in seasoned cracker crumbs then fried sure it's crispy but it's like it's encased in edible armor. Not a fan. The batter they used to have was so superior to this. I was disappointed to be honest. Upon paying and leaving hubby says: well, we won't do that again. It's too bad because it was such a regular hangout for us with my folks who just about everyone knew by name. It's also my first time back since they passed (2021) so I really was missing them. Not the same on many levels. Even the crack sauce wasn't 'right.' I've never left any behind in the cup before...I did this time.

this is a really cozy restaurant and the food is absolutely exquisite. wonderful customer service…read more i didn't feel in the way or rushed.

They don't season their sushi rice!!! For me this is kind of essential. Otherwise nigiri and rolls…read moreare fine. Steak tatami had no flavor -- not sure how you get steak with absolutely no flavor and that chewy but likely seared a day or two before and then frozen. My guess is hardly anyone orders this. Anyway, tried but could not eat it, did not expect anything back but they did comp us a drink. On the positive service was really friendly, efficient and polite. I think they just target a clientele that is not us. Regulars, enjoy!

This is a good staple sushi location. Service can be a little slow at times but it is a popular…read moreplace. Servers are always friendly. They have table and sushi bar seating. This visit I stepped outside of my typical ordering and got a roll off the specials. It did not disappoint!! Is it worth the drive?...yes

The atmosphere is small and the chefs are visible so that is pretty cool. The food was very good…read more The mama roll was tasty no rice and I didn't miss it at all. The katsudon was delicious. I would order that again. Their ramen is good too. My son finished the whole thing. The service was good and I appreciate the bag to bring my leftover containers in without having to ask. I will be back!

I was wrong! Young…read morekids running in the place I thought everything would be too spicy I thought millennial like? Atmosphere was too upbeat and bar like for me yet I got the ChiRashi and it was absolutely fu(king fantastic Very very fresh with enough of a rice bed to compliment each bite of sushi I asked for and received extra hot sake Very very fresh The guy serving me was easily 40 years younger than me But he took the time to engage in some chitchat Which I find very meaningful when I go to a restaurant to feel appreciated Thank you very much!! When I revisit Seattle, I will definitely come back and bring friends This is A great place to come by yourself or with friends, better yet a date I'm glad Yelp sent me here thank you Yelp. Thank you yelpers!

Wanted Sushi and wanted it to be fresh…read more Got exactly that! We dropped by for lunch and it happened to be their happy hour. Perfect. We were greeted and seated immediately. Waters were filled up any time they were half full. Excellent service. Ordered the sashimi and did the chefs choice. All of the cuts were nice and generous. It had a side of onion sliced thinly and sea weed. Paired nicely. Overall I had a great experience there.

This was genuinely everything I've ever wanted in a poke bowl!! I built my own bowl with salmon,…read moretuna, unagi sauce, edemame, seaweed salad, sesame seeds, and avocado. The fish was SO fresh it literally melted in your mouth. The sauce was super flavorful and each ingredient was truly perfection. Great price for the size and quality. Highly recommend checking out this place when you're on Bainbridge!

We came for a little getaway vacation to Bainsbridge and this was THE spit for lunch! Ordered the…read moreIsland Poke Tuna & Salmon Bowl with their Salmon Maki Roll and it was heavenly! The salmon and tuna melted like butter on the first bite and the crunch from the veggies really made the difference. Vibes are great and the customer service is amazing!! Definitely a must go-to on your visit here!