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    Utamaro Sushi Bar

    4.8 (42 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Sashimi Deluxe.
    Robert W M.

    This restaurant will surprise you. Nothing fancy from the outside. Pretty basic inside, until you sit down. The service is amazing. The menu is mind boggling. Once you order, get ready for great food. I ordered the sashimi deluxe, my wife had the peppered chicken. The sashimi was outrageous! Huge slices of tuna, whitefish and salmon, expertly presented. See picture. The chicken dish was delicious. We live an hour and a half away, but plan to return very soon. It's worth the trip.

    Tuna Nigiri
    Chasing R.

    Such friendly staff and tuna is alright. Doesn't really pass my test, but the ambience was very nice.

    Bang Roll - Simple Classic
    Jenn L.

    Very nice, clean with an open concept. The food is always fresh and absolutely delicious! They are up on the trends and provide a great dining experience! We had for appetizers the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice and the Seared Ahi Tuna. The Spicy Tuna crispy rice was so good, great combination of flavors & textures, loved every single bite!! The Seared Ahi was fresh and cold... perfection! The rolls were also great and fresh. We had the Tiger & Crunchy Tuna roll, both deep fried and the classic Bang Roll. We haven't had a bad meal here, EVER! The waiter hustles hard for restaurant and does a great job making sure everyone is taken care of. This is our GO TO sushi spot, every time! Well done!!

    To go plate Firecracker roll and Utamaro roll

    Best sushi I've had by far!!!! Service is great and restaurant is clean. So glad I found this place I've been back a few times since I found them recently!

    Anna M.

    Awesome new sushi spot in punta gorda! The ambiance inside is date-night ready and the service and food were wonderful! We were greeted promptly upon entering, and the server offered paper towels to dry off from the rain. We loved the spring rolls, and service was kind enough to check on the ingredients for me to ensure they fit my dietary needs. The fried rice and sushi rolls were also great. They have the vegetarian sushi listed separately to make it easy to find. We were very pleased with the experience.

    Dragon Roll! Fantastic
    Debra A.

    We were originally going to another restaurant that was closed. Thank goodness as we found this fantastic place. The service was fast and friendly and the shop itself was well appointed.There was something for everyone sushi and non sushi eaters alike. The dish's we beautiful and very tasty. When I am in town again I absolutely will be back.

    Carsen S.

    AMAZZZINGGG Sushi in Punta Gorda offers exceptional food and service. The menu features fresh, flavorful sushi with both classic and creative options. Our server, Zhan, made the experience even better with her friendly, attentive service and great recommendations. Very clean they have multiple lunch specials!!! So fresh so fast! I haven't had good fresh sushi in Punta Gorda in a long time!! Thank you!!! Highly recommend visiting for a fantastic meal!

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    Denise H.

    Well we were met at the door by the unpleasant smell of sewage. My dining companion insisted on trying them anyway. We both had fried rice with steak. The amount of beef in the bowl for the price of $22 was disappointing. Our server had recommended it over the steak entree. It was flavored with scallions & onions. The sauces though had great flavor. Our sever was quite attentive. Honestly the quality isn't there or the flavor to justify a return.

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    28 days ago

    We order take out all the time. Love this place and the attention to detail. The food is really good!

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    1 month ago

    The best sushi in Punta Gorda! The food is always consistent, and the service is outstanding!

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    6 months ago

    Great place with great service! They have a superb selection of fresh fish! Highly recommend if you are in Punta Gorda!

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    2 months ago

    Great food & service Kevin is friendly and very knowledgeable about the food. A clean & inviting restaurant and we needed this type of food

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    2 months ago

    The food is amazing, best sushi you'll find in the area, and the waiter is amazing. He's quick, polite, accurate, and very kind.

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    8 months ago

    Still the best. Will not disappoint. Service was wonderful. Love this place.

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    Rolls were big and generously sized, delicious. Service was excellent, they provided a few extras to the meal. Would definitely go again.

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    1 year ago

    Best sushi around!! Fantastic sushi and great selection of appetizers. Greta service also!

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    2 years ago

    Great experience all round. Great sushi and service and a nice clean location with appropriate music and ambience.

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    2 years ago

    Loved the sushi. It stacks up with the best in town. we had a blackboard special roll and it was very fresh.

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    2 years ago

    Wonderful service and very fresh food. This was our first visit and we will be back! Great food!

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    2 years ago

    Large rolls, best local sushi in a long time. Reasonable prices. The tempura cheese cake was to die for!!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food! From the appetizers, sushi and then the ramen!! Delicious! I just wish they put bean sprouts in the ramen

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    2 years ago

    Don't waste your time. Presentation poor. Taste brutal. Had to spit out tuna, tasted like bad fish.

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    2 years ago

    Food was great! Service was good. Our waitress was very attentive. We enjoyed it! Would come again!

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    Father's Day Adventure at ICHI Hibachi - Gasparilla Island…read more If there's one thing I've learned after all these years of marriage, it's this: never question the itinerary when your wife is the family vacation planner. Somehow, she always finds places I'd never think of, and this Father's Day she absolutely outdid herself. She surprised us with a road trip to Punta Gorda, Florida, and then whisked us over to Gasparilla Island where the biggest traffic jam you'll find is a line of golf carts! Seriously, if you've never been to an island where golf carts are the preferred mode of transportation, you're missing out. The island is full of history dating back to the 1800s, the scenery is incredible, and the locals couldn't have been friendlier. After spending the day exploring, we worked up an appetite and stumbled across ICHI Hibachi. Let me tell you they understood the assignment! Back home, we've been to our fair share of hibachi restaurants where somehow the bill is huge, but the portions are tiny and you're wondering if you should stop for a burger afterward. Not here. ICHI Hibachi delivered: Huge portions Fresh, flavorful food Perfectly cooked steak and shrimp Sushi that disappeared faster than my Father's Day dessert Friendly, attentive service from start to finish By the end of the meal, we were stuffed, happy, and already talking about coming back. That's the kind of restaurant you hope to find on vacation. To my amazing wife thank you for another unforgettable Father's Day adventure. I don't know how you keep finding these hidden gems, but please don't stop. 10/10 would recommend. Just make sure your golf cart has enough battery to get you back after dinner... because you'll definitely leave too full to walk!

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