Whitaker's is a large trendy establishment. Can't imagine it being packed. It was early when I first arrived and I was the only person there. Ordered the garlic sesame tacos. They were delicious. Had the ahi poke bowl special and was a little disappointed at the amount of ahi which was literally like a tablespoon full bathe enormous amount of rice. It was fresh and tasty. Service was quick and pleasant. Will be trying again on Thursday night. read more

Updating my review from a year ago. Came in on a Tues around 6:30pm. Didn't realized it was their happy hr. It goes from 4pm to 7pm. Specials on sushi and drinks which I appreciate. This time around. A year later. Their menu seems to be a lot better. Even though you can't keep up with 3 different type of menus. It's still somewhat easy to follow. Their specials are exceptionally good, The salmon sashimi to the ceviche are some of the things I ordered twice that day.. A couple of sushi I got are Excellent. And I wanted the eel nigiri but it wasn't listed on the menu. Until it showed up on the rainbow row, So I asked them if they can just make me two of that which they did, All in all, service is excellent. Casual and semi busy for a Tuesday. I'm glad they have improve from a year ago. read more

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It's been about 2 years since I wrote the 1st review for this place. James was in town from NH so me and Ben took him here for a Saturday dinner after a round of golf. It wasn't busy at all even though it was the Saturday of Independence day 2025. A few people at the bar and a few tables but not crowded at all. We had the crab dip happy which was delicious with the toasted sourdough bread. We had the Crazy Scallops, a little spice and a lot of flavor. The Royal Deluxe with spicy tuna, cucumber, shrimp & aloi The Dragon with surimi salad, unagi, avocado, cucumber, unagi sauce It was ALL excellent. James has been to Japan, NY & Boston and had some top tier Sushi and gave this place glowing remarks. The only downsides continue to be the parking challenge. Maybe when they get the new parking construction complete beside Bank of America, it will get less crowded. They don't have Diet Coke but their water was fast and I liked the price! read more

Delicious sushi and great service! The sushi rolls are very unique and so good. The restaurant also has a very nice vibe, in my opinion the best sushi in Fort Mill! read more

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Honestly? Cannot remember what the names of the rolls were but we devoured them! I haven't eaten sushi in a long time possibly years-- this was such a great experience to be welcomed back into sushi! The ambiance was amazing and we dined with a relative who has severe gluten allergies and the customer service did not disappoint! I was too full to eat the Ube cheesecake so I brought it home to be devoured in peace! It was SO AMAZING! I cannot wait to visit this and we are from Phoenix, so the Phoenix art on the wall was welcoming! read more

Great atmosphere and best sushi in Fort Mill. Drink menu is good and just a great little spot for a date night.

The food is terrific! We tried the spicy and regular edamame because it was happy hour- both were great. We always rate the food first.... But there are a couple other things to know about this place. 1. It's small (cute) and almost always packed. 2. It's really not a place for kids- no kids menu and nothing but sushi. read more

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My husband and I have been here quite a few times now for Happy Hour. The food is absolutely amazing! Our usual waitress, Amy, is an absolute gem and it's so nice to be recognized even after not being there for a while (chronic illness puts a hamper on being able to go out and enjoy great food and good atmosphere). I'm so glad I was feeling good today because we got to try a new roll (do I remember the name? No, I do not) and it was delish! Seriously, if you are sleeping on this place I'd say it's time to wake up and give it a try! read more

The nigiri was fine; the pressed hamachi didn't have much taste. I would call it the most boring version of sushi style grandma's meatloaf with zero taste and lacking fish on half of it. I was still going to give them a second try until I got the bill. The one thing in life that makes me the most angry is definitely dishonest and stealing! I had a 3% merchant fee on my cash payment. I had them return the money but it's on principle! Don't steal money from you customers! read more

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Food and ambition are amazing! Service is mostly good but depends on how busy they are for any given night. The family loves the sushi!

This is a relatively new, Japanese fusion restaurant in Fort Mill...and I believe it's a small, growing chain...as there area 2 other sister locations...another one in SC, and one in Georgia. The place is small, but long, sleek and nicely layed out. Decor was minimalistic chic, with some cool lightings showcased in the bar area. They also featured cool overhead music, but it was on too low. Acoustics were quite loud in there, and I thought maybe louder music would have worked better. The bar area itself was really nice, and I appreciated their comfy high chairs. I know this because initially when we arrived at around 5:30 pm, the only seats available were these high chairs by the bar. Luckily, we were able to move to a dining table as it opened up about 5 minutes after we were seated at the bar area. Once seated, we ordered several items to share....Spicy Garlic Edamame, Dragon Roll, Glazed Unago & Avocado Maki and Glazed Unagi & Avocado Pressed Sushi....and finally, this Matcha Cheesecake. Everything was good...but I was most impressed with the dessert. Not only delicious, but loved its chef-inspired presentation! Sadly, that was not the case for the sushi rolls. While delicious enough, the presentation was disappointing. Even for their Pressed Sushi, the presentation was a bit weak...looked nothing like the picture I saw on Yelp. Of all the sushi rolls, think the Dragon Roll was actually the tastiest. I also loved their Edamame...especially so because of their unique spicy sauce! For drinks, my husband got beer (as usual!)...OMB, I think? I got the Neon Coconut...and again, a bit disappointed. The presentation was a yawn...again, nothing like the picture shown on Yelp. The taste was good, but not as strong as I like it. For some reason, I expected better cocktails here...stronger alcohol, and again, fancier presentation. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant...but sadly, there were some disappointments. Service was quite slow...but it was a packed house, so understandable. Also, again, I thought they could have cranked up the presentation of the sushi rolls (and the cocktail!). Still, I felt they deserved at least 4 stars...such a great addition to Fort Mill! read more

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One of the best sushi spots in fort mill! Good variety of sushi rolls and also have low carb options. Appetizer options are also great! read more

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We came here while we were on a business trip for a quick drink. I was able to order the sake and it was delicious. Very plentiful as well. Came in the nice clay pot with the traditional cup. read more

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I came here for food and drink but only got a drink because me missed the happy hour sushi special. Drink had fresh ingredients. Was located conveniently in downtown fort mill. There were also poke bowls available. Decor was sleek and moody. read more

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My husband wanted to check out Whitaker's for our Saturday date night. We parked in the lot behind the restaurant and entered from the back. We were seated immediately as it as a little after 5:00. Nice clubby ambience. I ordered a Paper Plane Chase cocktail while hubby had a Sapporo. Very tasty! We started off with a sashimi sampler. Delicious slices of salmon, yellowtail and tuna. Then bruleed salmon with truffles, so delicate! Finished off with a tempura shrimp roll which was yummy, sizable and filling. Our server was attentive and professional. We will be back, especially for the happy hour specials Monday through Friday from 4 to 7. read more

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The food is amazing here. The salmon carpaccio was my favorite. The ponzu sauce is flavorful and the dishes are pretty. I also got the tuna tataki. Thick pieces of tuna served it a bowl, while pretty, would have been better on a plate so you can cut it yourself into smaller pieces. Happy hour prices of $7 each from 4-7pm. I got the blueberry lavender cocktail ($11) and it was divine. Such a delicate flavor. Several gals got a glass of wine for $5 and it was a very healthy pour. I added a garlic sesame tuna taco ($4) and it was also very flavorful. Someone here really knows how to put flavors together. The only food I didn't care for was the crunchy salmon roll. It was very dry. The inside does not have many tables. If you have a larger group, there are 2 large booths upstairs that can fit a total of 12 people. Our waitress was very sweet and did an excellent job, especially since she mentioned it was only her 3rd day. The atmosphere is very sparse on the upper floor. The building was a bank building built in 1911. The bottom floor booths looked more cozy. The ONLY reason I am not giving this place a 5 star is because they do not accept cash. I personally only use cash. I hate to use a credit card. You could be washing dishes here if you forgot your card, so be wary. read more

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Wonderful service and the sushi is amazing too. The specials are unique and delicious. read more

Service was wonderful and we enjoyed our meal! We will definitely return for do some yummy sushi and beer! read more

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Another awesome meal! Once again, we had the pleasure of being served by Amy! Amazing service and attention. Tonight, we started with the "spicy tuna crunch roll", then added the "Lotus" and the *new "Polynesian Roll". Can't wait to go back for more! read more

Julia at Whitaker's is truly one of a kind! The Woods family absolutely adores her and cannot say enough about her exceptional service, warm personality, and dedication to her craft. Julia goes above and beyond to make every visit feel special. Her attention to detail, incredible work ethic, and ability to make everyone feel welcome are unmatched. Whether it's crafting the perfect drink or remembering our preferences, she does it all with a smile and genuine care. Her hard work doesn't go unnoticed, and we wholeheartedly believe she deserves every bit of recognition and reward for the passion she pours into her role. Whitaker's is lucky to have her, and we're lucky to know her! The Woods family loves you, Julia--thank you for being amazing! read more

Short recap - management is rude, disrespectful and doesn't appreciate or value their customers and lacks common courtesy. The place doesn't take reservations per their website but I am arranging a birthday dinner for 9 ppl so I call. The hostess says no we have to walk in no reservations per the manager. I said that's ridiculous and we want to go there but aren't going to wait all night with such a big party and they just lost close to $1k table if we go somewhere else. Most places at least reservations for 8 or more. I asked the manager to call me back or I would post a review and she never did. She has zero respect for her customer's time or common courtesy to return a phone call. I will not go here. read more

Excellent food, fantastic service! I would recommend the Buddha or Thai sushi, they were exquisite! Also the Rose Garden mocktail was outstanding! It was a cute little place too, had adorable decorations like snowman flamingos!! Would definitely recommend, if I could give it 6 stars out of 5 if I would!! read more

There's a lot to like about this place! Yet another new gem of a restaurant in historic downtown Fort Mill. We went early on a weekday to beat the crowds who've been filling this sushi-based establishment since it opened earlier this year. We had excellent service, great drinks and truly fresh seafood. I was quite surprised by the high quality of my happy-hour old-fashioneds - yes, I had two! And the edamame were also a pleasant surprise. I don't normally enjoy chewing on these beans but the spicy garlic sauce made them delicious. I couldn't stop grazing on them. Among the other food items, the two rolls we had were very good. My wife was looking forward to the Surimi Crab Dip, but it was the single disappointment we had from our visit as it lacked flavor. All in all Whitaker's is well worth the visit. We very much look forward to eating here again. read more

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Welcome! Love the feel of this new spot who have brainstormed to bring the fresh sushi their sister Oku brings to a spot with a small kitchen space. They've made a non cocktail lover a fan especially with the blackberry bramble. I'll be back soon! read more

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We tried Whittaker's for the very first time and it was fantastic from beginning to end. There were not any open tables so we grabbed a seat at the bar. We were immediately greeted with the most friendly server. We decided on the crab dip and the Thai Salmon roll. Where do I begin? The crab dip was amazing and had a bite to it. It paired well with the bread provided. The Thai Salmon roll, hands down has got to be one of my favorite sushi rolls of all time! It was so fresh and the combination of ingredients made this roll delicious. I have been thinking about this roll since I put it in my mouth. We did not try the drinks but did see some amazing looking drinks pass us by! The couple next to us raved about how good they were. We will definitely be trying them next time. The atmosphere was cute and quaint! It's not that big but I think that is a good thing. It was decorated well and has an inviting, modern vibe to it. We plan on coming back and trying multiple things. We will also bring friends as we feel this is a pretty special place and we are so glad they made their home here in Fort Mill! If you have not visited this place , what are you waiting for? Run there if you have to! You will certainly not be disappointed! read more

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Got there in time for the happy hour and enjoyed the food, service and hospitality. 2nd time and can't wait to go back.

We are always looking for solid sushi that's not too far from us in Steele Creek, so we gave Whitaker's a try. Went in near end of NC State/Oakland basketball game around 9 pm and were seated immediately. There were maybe 6 other groups eating. Brooklyn was our server and very attentive and accommodating to the shellfish allergy in our group. Throughout the night we saw her teeth no less than 6 times, so that prior review that said she never smiles is way off base. Maybe you just need better jokes and/or attitude to get her to laugh. And even if she didn't smile, she doesn't have to. But anyway, back to the food! We ordered cocktails: Bourbon Bramble for me and Lycee Tini (I wasn't listening closely so that may not be the exact name of it) for my lady. She enjoyed hers and while mine was fine, I wouldn't get it again. Not exactly what I wanted but that's on me. Next we ordered the spicy garlic edamame. So. Darn. Tasty. Would smash again. Just the right amount of heat and a huge portion. Our eyeballs were triple the size of our stomachs, but we told that jackass to shut up and ordered 5 rolls anyway. In no particular order: Golden 8/10 Jersey 9/10 Buddha 8.5/10 Pressed Hamachi 9.5/10 Pressed Salmon10/10 Knowing what we now know, 2 rolls and 1 Pressed roll would have been adequate, but we went all in with it being our 1st trip. The pressed rolls are HUGE and have what looks to be 1/3 cup of rice with each piece, but it works! It's just incredibly filing. The salmon was very fresh and the combo of flavors exquisite. The Buddha was a vegetarian roll and unlike anything we have ordered before. I was skeptical but glad we ordered it. The flavor combo that the chef out together here is amazing. I was worried I wouldn't like it with no fish included, but I was wrong. Even with ordering too much, a cocktail and a glass if wine each, we still came away for under $150. We were looking for a fancy date night and we got it. Sorry for not including photos, but we were ravenous and the camera didn't get to rest 1st this time. There are plenty of photos to show you the rolls. I wish there were more folks adventurous enough to give this spot a try. Between here and FM Eatery a few doors down, Fort Mill is quickly becoming a destination for small town fine dining outside of Charlotte. read more

Flies everywhere. Happy hour specials come with less food than normal hours. Not allergy friendly - we told them multiple times of an allergy and they ended up coming back and taking food away after we started eating saying it contained the exact food we specified there was an allergy to. 100 workers standing around but it's just 1 person actually working. Will not be back. read more

Drinks were great, food was goood! Nice to have a place like this in fort mill Got three rolls and four drinks read more

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From the time we first came here when we moved down to the area to this visit. Both times the food was delicious, drinks were on point. Had the edamame with the spicy garlic sauce on the side and it was amazing. Our server was fabulous her name was Lynn. She had great recommendations on food and drinks throughout the evening. She was so easy to chat with and get to know as well. It can get loud but it is a very nice space. Can't wait to get back again it is one of our favorite spots. read more

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The sushi was good, we had it to go great packaging but expensive. Of course it's downtown so no real convenient parking read more

The atmosphere is fantastic. The happy hour specials are perfect! They do a great job with the sushi and sashimi!

Walked in around 6 on a Saturday night and it was busy. The restaurant is a beautifully restored old bank and they kept the vault which adds to the rustic decor. There's no hostess counter so we were a bit confused and headed towards the bar. The bartender immediately greeted us and handed us the menus. Plenty of options to choose from so we asked for suggestions and every single roll, appetizer and drink was fantastic. I was definitely not expecting much or to be blown away by the food but was I wrong. My favorite was the Golden Roll which had a nice kick of kimchi flavor. Will definitely be back soon! read more

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Fantastic menu and exactly the kind of variety we need in Fort Mill. We had a large group and the management accommodated everything we needed for a special evening. read more

By far the worst service and lowest quality sushi I've ever experienced. Be prepared for noise, the acoustics in this place make every single voice even louder. But back to the food and service. To say the service was bad is an understatement. After waiting ten minutes for someone to take the drink and food order, proceeded to wait another 42 minutes for the food to arrive. Mind you, in most restaurants, your server would come by and check on you. Not here. At 42 minutes she did come by and say your food is almost ready. No apology no explanation. Food was brought out 5 minutes later. Asked for check immediately. Sushi is completely unimpressive, and I hate to knock a small business, but I've had better sushi at from Sam's club. The spicy salmon poke bowl had zero flavor or spice. It was like they threw a glob of mayonnaise in the rice. Would have loved to have complained but saw no one to voice the concern too. Every restaurant has bad days, but this was really bad. read more

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We had good service with recommendations. The dirty martini and cool cucumber cocktail were well balanced. The food was great! The sashimi was my favorite! We liked that the edamame had a twist! The sushi tasted very fresh! So happy to have this type of sushi spot in Fort Mill! read more

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Food was great, service was great, and ambiance was super cute and cozy. Only complaint was that they ran out of some ingredients for certain dishes which then we could not order. Over all was great sushi spot! read more

At this time, I'm giving 3 stars. I was super excited to see a trendy place with unique sushi close to home. So I got 2 rolls to go. A crazy scallop and a Thai salmon roll. Crazy scallop was pretty good- wouldn't say it was my favorite sushi roll ever but it was good. The Thai salmon was disgusting. I would never get that again. I don't know what was going on with this roll. It was supposed to have crispy salmon on top. But it was like, dried out overly cooked salmon, in some weird watery sauce. It was sooo fishy and gross. The shrimp tempura inside was not good either. I could hardly even see shrimp inside the tempura. It was basically just tempura. For sushi that is $15-$20 a roll, I seriously have higher expectations for portions of fish inside the roll. I may try this place again, but overall I wasn't overwhelmed with the sushi by any means. I'd like to try some of their apps though. If so go back, I'll go in to dine and maybe get a servers recommendations because off my own choosing, that sushi roll wasn't just bad, it was gross. I didn't even finish it. read more

Just came back from dinner with a friend. Huge fan! Service was excellent. Food was outstanding. Prices were fair. Will definitely be back!

Was craving some sushi and decided to give this place a shot. Good decor and the sushi comes out insanely fast compared to other restaurants which is a plus. Seating is very limited so expect a wait - the upstairs has 2 couch style seats with very low tables that are uncomfortable and an awkward dining experience. Tried the tuna tataki, golden roll and Fuji salmon roll. The salmon quality i was happy with. The tuna quality not so much. Wouldn't recommend the tataki app. Cocktails are fruity (tried the bourbon bramble and the apricot) but overall nothing special. It's an overpriced sushi restaurant and is just ok. Wife and I prefer Oku, ru san, or Yama for sushi. Affordable option is akahana in fort mill. Probably a one and done visit for most folks. read more