Crystal Fish

We found this place chasing around Aquarium. There are several sushi places there. But we chose this one based on menu and reviews. The interior is pretty simple. The owners definitely have centered their attention more to food because the food there was delicious. We tried many things and even some people around ordered "the same" after us. Lol. Sushi was very fresh and soft enough to stay sticky. Fast service. Exactly what hungry traveller were looking for being new to this area. We left there about $200 for 3 people but it was worth it. Definitely recommend!

This is my favorite sushi place in the Monterey area. It is best to get there a little bit before opening to guarantee a spot. This place really excels in sushi rolls and appetizers. The uni and mussel shooters are awesome as well as the Dragon Ball Z. We also like to get food to go sometimes and go eat down by the water. The Death Star Roll is my favorite but the Green Salmon and Kamikaze are also great. The fish quality is great so the nigiri is always delicious. Definitely try this place if you love sushi.

I came here right when they opened again at 5 pm to avoid the busy crowd. We ordered the Rainbow roll, the firecracker roll and two miso soups as an appetizer. As is tradition, I ordered a large Sapporo as well. The server and staff was extremely attentive, kind, caring and helpful. Three different staff members came up to our table so we felt well taken care of. The sushi has a very good taste and the rice doesn't taste old/stall like some other sushi places I've been to in the past. I highly recommend this sushi joint if you are in the Monterey area.

It’s a busy restaurant. We came just before dinner time and it was almost packed. Only the seats at the bar were available so we took it. The waiter was attentive, but because there were so many customers, everyone was in a rush. They spoke fast, walked fast and served fast, but they weren’t rude at all. The atmosphere was so nice for families on vacations like us. The food was good and fresh. We ordered chef’s sashimi dinner, which came with rice and miso soup, BBQ squid and plain udon. The udon tasted authentic. The sashimi was fresh. The squid taste fantastic, probably our most favorite out of all 3.

Servers are friendly, and food is impeccable — sashimi plate (chef’s choice) is so impressive! Everything is so fresh, some even tastes refreshingly sweet, melts in your mouth (I think I had the fatty tuna med/chu toro, and was blown away by it as well as the scallop); price is great, 15 pieces for just $38, considering the area this is like a steal. The tempura is crunchy outside and soft inside. The gyoza has juicy fillings and the skin is perfect for my daughter, not super crunchy or hard like at some restaurants. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 main dishes and it came out to be $100 with tax and tips, such a satisfying dinner! Would come back again! Only tip is to get there early, as the wait can be a bit long during peak hours or on holidays.