Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sarasota

"Great price, food, and service. We came in around opening time and were glad we did. The waiter was very attentive and made sure the food came in a..."

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Free off-street parking

"Wow - amazing food and so many options! I can’t wait to go back and try more. We got the portobello volcano and the jackfruit bowl. The portobello..."

Michele Shaw

"OUTSTANDING FOOD! My wife and I are here visiting from Austin Texas - and we fell in love with this place. We ordered the lentil soup, Cauliflower..."

Knolly Williams

"When I decided to go here, I was looking forward to the impossible nachos stack but I also ordered the jackfruit brisket based on reviews on Google...."

Megan Whittle

"Huge selection of vegan/vegetarian options and nut free. Very impressive menu and flavor. *Options for dietary restrictions 10/10 **Taste..."

Kama Beasley

"So good! We came in for dinner on a Sat night, and got takeout. Small interior with just a few small tables, and only inside seating. I eat a whole..."

Kate Harris

"Veg phenomenally showcases how plant based versions of classic favorites doesn't mean taste, texture, satiety, or enjoyment need to be sacrificed...."

Duy Steinbock

"I ordered the Jackfruit brisket bowl. It was really good. Our server was super helpful and really explained the menu. We did eat inside. We were the..."

Ryan Schafhausen

"Delicious and affordable. I enjoyed the nice low key vibe. This plant based/seafood resultant has a wonderful menu. It had many delicious options..."

Lindsay Best

"This is a very unassuming place, looks a little bit more like a café but I was surprised at the quality and the presentation of the food. Looking..."

katya madden

"Oh my! The Wild Maine Scallops were incredible! And it’s wonderful to go to a restaurant where my wife (gluten-free vegan) and I (no carbs no..."

Jason W Hoyt

Kazu's 2.0

"Sushi was very good and priced reasonably. Staff was very attentive and friendly. An interesting mix of craft beers and sushi. The selection of rolls..."

Richard Pickering

"The Dragon Rice was so good! Service was amazing, friendly and very helpful with helping us decide rolls. Wished we lived locally so could go eat..."

Kelly Ryan

"Best Sushi I've ever eaten. We had 4 different rolls to split between 2 people. The rolls were large and tightly packed and best of all super fresh...."

Brittany Moss

"This place has good drinks and great..."

Michael Roy

"This is some of the best sushi I've ever eaten! The quality of a super fancy sushi place but in a more relaxed atmosphere and price range. The staff..."

Megan Tibbetts

"Love sushi and love trying new places. Fortunately, I have found my place. Kazu’s 2.0 has the best sushi that I have ever had. Not only that but..."

Deicy Gonzalez Jacinto

"First time here and the sushi was..."

jacqui wood

"Having previously been a sushi chef I am always weary of trying different sushi bars for fear of being disappointed, thankfully Kazu's did not..."

Leah Glaser

"Best sushi in town. This hidden gem in Gulf Gate has an amazing assortment of rolls and sake to choose from. Great for the adventurous always wanting..."

Scott Gilbert

"The sushi was delicious atmosphere was nice and quiet and the food was reasonably priced. The waitress was nice and patient with my son (first time..."

Brittany Soos

"DELICIOUS!!!! We’re picky sushi eaters & Kazu’s 2.0 is top knotch sushi! Inside is extremely clean, a great chill atmosphere, friendly staff &..."

Brittany P

"Edit: 01/26/19 I was encouraged to give this place another try. Today we ordered a spectrum of different rolls. Everything was perfect... It made me..."

Charles Morris

"We found this place after going to several sushi places in the area, all with good reviews on google (including the place across the street from this..."

Justin M

"Kazus is the best sushi in town. The customer service to the food is superb. The place is clean, the seafood is fresh and like all great seafood..."

Scott

"My darling ♡ and I love this place. It's a,common date night destination. Great sushi, casual atmosphere, and a nice selection of craft beer. ..."

Bruce Bailey

Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi

86/100 (1664 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tsunami has the best vegan sushi I've ever tried, bar none, and I have to go there (a lot) when I am in Sarasota. With a full vegan menu and awesome,..."

Em DS

"Found my new favorite sushi place! We were greeted by the staff as soon as we walked in and the hostess Elizabeth brought us to the table The..."

Jairo Arias

"The rolls are varied and fresh. The drinks are tasty. The owner really cares for his customers. Get in here for your sushi..."

Soo Chin

"We came for a quick dinner aiming for some Japanese food and were gladly surprised on the flavors of Snow Mountain roll, Fancy Dragon roll, and..."

Alejandro Barreda

"One of the best Sushi places I have been! Lots of variety and we loved everything we..."

Nate Woods

"The staff at Tsunami is warm and welcoming. They greeted our group with a smile and were very attentive to all our needs, the service was amazing...."

Nathan Zammit

"The most vegetarian (vegan) options I've ever seen at a sushi restaurant! Great food and service. Will adjust any menu item for you as..."

Alicia Humphrey

"I honestly love this restaurant. I can’t remember the amount of times I’ve come here. The food is always bomb and the service is great. The..."

diy daniella

"This was my second time at Tsunami and they were my introduction to sushi. The server was really great at explaining the menu and pointed out items..."

Jose Vargas

"Shout out to Jason & Jeffrey for an amazing dining experience. Everything tasted was freshly made. Customer service was top notch. Would highly..."

Stephania Priester

"Delicious food and great service. Harry had excellent suggestions and made our dinner experience..."

Greg Knox

"The food was delicious. Everything we ordered was amazing. Harry provided the fenomenal service. Will definitely be..."

Aida B.

"Great, hole-in-the-wall place! Julia was our server. Super attentive. Recommended a cocktail when I asked and it was great! My husband and I ordered..."

Catie Sweeney

"Probably the most extensive sushi menu in town. Service with Christian and helper was excellent. Drinks were well done. First gin gimlet I have had..."

Bill Howe

"My first time here they made an amazing first impression! It all started with the calamari. Tender not rubbery and breaded perfectly with some..."

Josh Cross

"I ordered off the vegan menu and there were so many options to choose from! We started with the veggie tempura which was light (not heavy or dense)..."

Samantha Brooks

"My server Julia was amazing. The food is delicious, presentation is..."

Amberjean Boyle-Carlson

"Great choices and the service is top notch, when I couldn't see the menu cause' the lighting the waiter brought us a light just for our table.. so..."

William Maracle

The Star Thai And Sushi Sarasota

"The food looked like a delicate piece of art and it was absolutely delicious. The ambiance was relaxing. The waitress was nice. We ordered two..."

Luna Rios

"Second time here and service was slow today. We were seated right away, but waited easily 10-15 minutes before someone took our order, not even..."

Alexa White

"We've been to Star Thai several times prior to writing this review and every meal has been exceptional. This is our favorite Thai/Oriental cuisine in..."

Izzy S

"This is a small little resturant. The food is always great. It's might seem like it's a little pricey, but honestly it's not. You get so much food...."

B H

"This place has the best Thai food around! So good a not too expensive, friendly staff, they have great sushi..."

Paul Esterline

"I had the most amazing time! I have been here once before and really liked it. I came back for the lunch special and I’m so glad that I did! My..."

Lillie Zaccagnino

"This place doesn't look much from the outside but inside it has a lot to offer! It is way bigger than it looks on the inside and the menu is great...."

Hayden Riach

"Our family has eaten here so many time over the past year because the food is is really good. The reason for 4 stars instead of five is they are..."

Joy Hamilton

"First time ordering and not my last! I'm pretty picky/not a big sushi eater and didn't want to break my healthier eating habits so I tried this place..."

Avy

"The atmosphere, the service and the food were excellent. This is a diamond in the rough. The food was amazing. I had Sushi and my friend had Pad..."

Amanda Graves

"Their curries are the bomb and I highly recommend trying one of them. Service is friendly and the atmosphere is cozy. I usually like to order hot tea..."

Simona Perego

"A bit pricey on their sushi but it is always fresh and presented nicely. Great lunch box value and choices for cheap. Their crispy duck soup is..."

Ty S

"Fantastic food and service! We love the panang curry. It's absolutely wonderful. The sushi is also wonderfully crafted and gorgeous. Can't say we..."

Matt

"I have had both lunch and dinner, Thai and Japanese cuisine here for many years, going back to when they were in a different location. The prices,..."

Jeff Hultman

"They have amazing sushi and excellent service in a beautiful spot but with a laidback feel. Even their music is excellent. I came early so the food..."

Eunice d

Kasa Sushi Japanese Restaurant

83/100 (1973 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Seating

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Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Decided to get some sushi in Sarasota. The sushi and service were very good. Enjoyed it. Worth going back..."

Glenn H

"Sushi was really good however I thought the price was a bit high. It’s a basic location on 41 nothing special except as close to the..."

Amy Jones-Broker

"I love your food, especially the fried rice. My Mom and Dad think your sushi is the best and freshest in town and it's always consistently good. I..."

Alison Goldy

"We had sushi for dinner. The sushi was quite okay. The flavor is heavy. The waitress (?) I guess it’s a part of owner. It feels odd to see someone..."

Yan Zheng

"We arrived when the restaurant opened at 4:30pm on a Saturday. The staff members were speaking Mandarim Chinese among themselves. We were greeted and..."

Paul V. Suppicich

"Called in last minute on a Saturday. Food was great. I tried to stop by again on Monday before I left Sarasota but I wasn’t lucky, they close..."

Yinka A

"Great place for sushi in Sarasota. We visited twice on a recent trip to Florida, have been coming for 5 or 6 years, and have yet to have a bad meal...."

Keith Miller

"I love this restaurant. They always have fresh fish. I think they have the best sushi and sashimi in town. The price is very reasonable. I can..."

Viktor

"Food was legitimately good. The place doesn't give a Japanese restaurant vibe but the dishes really spoke for themselves. Uncut..."

ANKUR PESHIN

"The food is reliably great Service v good We had a specialty roll , seaweed salad (this was GREAT) , udon noodles , unagi sashimi, couple other..."

Dan Barzel

"I went to Japan in 2016 and enjoyed some amazing sushi. Being that I live in the midwest I was never able to find a place that could match the sushi..."

Brenton Rawhoof

"The sushi was delicious! Wait staff was friendly and food came out quick. I got the Dynamite and the Sarasota rolls.. both..."

Katie Pogrant

"The food was absolutely fresh and delicious..."

Dawn Easparro

"Excellent service. One on one with customers. Food is fast and efficient.delicious meals. Love this place and would even recommend this to my..."

Sa D

"Perfectly fine. The building looks a little sketchy, the drive-thru looks even sketchier, but I got the lunch special and it was perfectly good...."

Safitea Private

Kam's Bubble Tea & Sushi

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had a very pleasant experience at Kam's Bubble Tea & Sushi. I ordered a Banana Coconut Smoothie that was very delicious. Others in my party ordered..."

Stacy D

"The resturant is small but spacious. My boyfriend and I went for a quick bite to eat and were very surprised how fast and delicious they are! I got a..."

StrangeEmilie

"Boba was good - chewy and sweet however could have more spring to it. Flavors were okay - leans to just more sugar than the flavor of the drink. I..."

Amy

"Delicious boba tea, boba smoothies, bubble teas, and other drinks too! Fantastically fresh sushi and noodle dishes. You can't go wrong, please do..."

Brandon Kline

"First of all, they make their boba teas with fresh fruit! Most places fake it, but this place uses ACTUAL real ingredients. It's the best bubble tea..."

Megan P

"I was delighted to find this friendly, family-run place that combines two of my favorite Asian treats! To top it off, they offer a fantastic lunch..."

BH Fan

"I notice this place frequently while driving on Fruitville and finally stopped in for the first time just to try the bubble tea. All their offerings..."

Duy Steinbock

"I have been coming here for years. And I always had a wonderful experience! My favorite rolls is the fruitville roll the mango makes it takes soo..."

Primadonna Sky

"The bubble tea was absolutely delicious! We also tried the rolled ice cream. Two of us had never had it before and it was so good. So many options..."

Ann-Frances Grimm (Minnie)

"Okay this place is a hidden gem and let me tell you it's fantastic. If you like bubble/boba/milk tea this is a great place to get it. Also, they..."

Christina Kelton

"Such a great experience. The boba was amazing and worth everything I paid for it. The staff was extremely friendly and made our drinks quickly. I..."

Zachary Silva

"We normally always go here just for the bubble tea, which is amazing! My favorite thing everywhere I go! Today we tried the sushi as well, and it..."

Brittney Rose

"Best boba in SWFL! Love all the flavors and best tapioca boba texture and taste. Shout out to the avocado milk tea with boba. Support this gem of a..."

Nicole Cohen

"Best boba tea I've ever had here. Extensive options. Had avocado milk green tea. Yummy..."

Noel Guilianotti

"I love this place. Cute little locally own sushi and boba shop. Friendly owners/staff. I stop every time I’m in the area. Great place to stop for..."

Lauren Clark

"I feel like knowing about this jewel is a blessing. This is the best place to get sushi and milk tea. It is such a quaint place and the family who..."

S. Collins

"This is hands down our favorite boba place in town, and their sushi is amazing too! The quality of everything they serve is phenomenal and the flavor..."

Naomi Linares Rincon

"SUPER GOOD BOBA. QQ 100% Had the taro milk tea with boba and sunrise roll. The most authentic flavor of taro boba I’ve ever had in Sarasota. Must..."

Hailey Hatt

Joto Japanese Steak House

83/100 (1307 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"When I arrived to the establishment the parking lot was filling up quickly. I arrived at 8pm I didn’t know but your party has to be seated by..."

Marion Johnson

"A friend visiting from out of town knows the Sarasota area and suggested dinner at this Japanese restaurant. The place is super authentic with..."

Michael C. Delapena

"This is a great classic restaurant. I’ve been coming here for 30 yrs and have never had a bad meal. The chefs at the tables are great, and they..."

Ryan Parker

"In my opinion it is the best sushi I have ever tasted. The atmosphere is like an old Japanese house, the interiors are very well cared for and it has..."

Matias Baldi

"Such a great experience. Good conversation as you sit with other people. The food is outstanding. I took a date and we ordered from the hibachi grill..."

Dustin Widner

"The only downside was waiting over an hour to be served once we were seated. The food was excellent and I was impressed that they included the..."

Nicholas Parisi

"Excellent hibachi place, great service, great atmosphere. The only reason I gave 4/5 is because the meal felt a bit rushed. That being said, I will..."

Joshua Myers

"Delicious !!! The Geisha drink was not only an adorable souvenir to keep but delicious to the taste. Only downside, the seats were somewhat greasy..."

Li

"Always and has been a fun place in our revolving favorites. Been a fan of this place for decades and use it especially on special occasions. We..."

Robert Brinton

"Amazing. Everytime my wife and I go we always enjoy ourself. Great food and great entertainment. Awesome chefs and nice and polite waiters and..."

Joseph Arce (GuardedFox)

Nori Sushi & Thai

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful atmosphere with kind and attentive service. Excellent portion size and great depth of flavor. The Thai Iced Tea is out of this world too!..."

Adam Bourne

"Cute little place. Excellent food. Our waitress was sweet and gorgeous. The value for the lunch special is excellent. I will definitely go back and..."

M Morgan

"The food, presentation, and service were all amazing!!! We had the Crab Rangoon to start which had a great filling ratio and the Rangoon was fried to..."

Cheyenne Parker

"Excellent sushi! First time visiting as we are not from the Sarasota area. Staff greeted us as soon as we walked in, was seated within 30 seconds...."

Steve Singh

"wonderful place. a very delicious japanese cuisine, fast, clean, fresh and cozy. and absolutely affordable. i would recommend the LUNCH menu that has..."

Max Filin

"The food is… epic! Come hungry because the sushi doesn’t disappoint. It’s fresh and complex with multiple flavors and textures. The Thai dishes..."

Dean Abrams

"Really good krab Rangoon and loved the drunken noodles. Thai tea was delish and would recommend. Service was fast. The air conditioning seemed like..."

Amanda Heath

"A friend's favorite that I finally got to. Good call. An intimate location that is, thankfully, not scary bright like too many other restaurants. I..."

Mark Thomas

"Food was delicious and fresh, stuff was very friendly service was great!!! Highly recommend this sushi..."

Maryna Hladkaya

"Had another fantastic lunch, can't wait to try dinner. Today we had tofu fresh rolls, salad, Yaki Soba Romen noodles, and had to have for dessert the..."

Seamus Burghardt

"Pretty amazing food if you're looking for Thai and Japanese cuisine, awesome milk thai tea as well which is a plus. They have chopsticks and forks..."

Y Santana

"Delicious Sushi, servers were fantastic! Highly recommend if you are in the Sarasota Fl..."

Kathy Alyabyev

Yuniku Endless Sushi & Hibachi

Ginza

81/100 (2379 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We drove from port Charlotte to Ginza in Sarasota on a Friday night. We arrived about 7:30 and we were seated right away. We were surprised and happy..."

Bubbaliciousb

"Stopped in for lunch. Be sure to come early they stop serving at 3:00 and reopen at 4:30. Their lunch specials are generous and reasonable. We will..."

Anne DeSimone

"do you like high-quality sushi? Do you often struggle with which sushi roll to get? do you sometimes wish That you could have an unlimited amount of..."

Kyle Ames

"We had dinner here last night for my birthday. There was no wait to get in. The food and service were excellent. What sets this restaurant apart from..."

Amanda Johnson

"It's an all you can eat restaurant. You order the individual dishes as much as you like. The quality of food was very good. The service was..."

Art “Chuck” Luciano

"This is the PLACE! Amazing food. Came here yesterday with my 2 kids and we loved every single thing we had. Good service and the fish was super..."

Kelly W

"Definitely one of the best sushi and Chinese food restaurant in the area. The food is always fresh and delicious and so many options. All the..."

Mr Info

"They have a pretty good selection of sushi. It’s good that they also have menus for children and Hibachis selection for mom, as my kids and my..."

NeGoshen Family

"Pros: -service was phenomenal. Out of this world. We came with 6 people and we started ordering right off the bat, appetizers, sushi, and entrees,..."

Hannah Newman

"We really like this place because of their all-you-can-eat dinner menu. The sushi options are the big draw for us. The cut and quality are..."

Larry Eiss

"Food and staff are top notch. Highly recommend. I wish they were in Venice. Kendo is not faring well rn. The only suggestion would be to have air..."

Julie Keane

"The Best Place to spend your money without regret… All the food is FRESH !!! They just make it when you order !!! It’s not same like a..."

Fendi

"Hit this place up for lunch and get the lunch buffet for a good price. Not a buffet in the sense of getting up and loading your plate with food. Fill..."

Martin Wollmann

"Best sushi place in Sarasota i have found, and I was a cook in Nagoya, so have some experience. My family and I come often due to low cost all you..."

Andrew Lonzo

"Great place! Love the atmosphere, very clean & staff is friendly. Huge menu with lots to pick from & willing to make exceptions. Big portions on..."

Jennifer Eastburn, Realtor

"Sushi is great quality. Specialty mixed drinks are delicious but don't expect the same level of expertise if you request a simple whiskey and Coke,..."

Julie Gylstorff

Yume Sushi

80/100 (1444 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant is by far my kid’s favorite place to go to for sushi while visiting Sarasota. There is an amazing variety of sushi rolls and the..."

Amber Sanchez

"Yume has incredible sushi and drinks! I find myself revisiting this restaurant whenever I go back to Sarasota. The staff and ambience could..."

Mari W

"Yume is one of my favorite sushi spots in town! Everything is always in beautiful presentation and also tastes delicious. The drinks are also great...."

Brenda

"My son and I love sashimi and sushi and we've been to quite a few good places. Yume Sushi tops them all! The portions are large, fresh and tasty. We..."

Dr. Arthur C. Groves III, PhD

"Wanted to try a new restaurant. I used Google maps to picked a restaurant from suggestions.. The service is good the food was excellent just look at..."

Olaf Olen

"The restaurant is very nice. Has a very intimate atmosphere. Street parking wasn't bad. We got very fast and friendly service. We live in Temple..."

Aut W

"Hands down the best Yellowtail I have ever had. Super large slices, firm and fresh and so tasty. The rolls were awesome as well. I forgot what its..."

Art Hogarth

"Very nice restaurant! Remoantic theme with plenty of seating. Sushi was great as well! Would definitely go..."

Alex Britton

"We make it a point to stop at Yume anytime we travel to Sarasota. Probably the best amd freshest Sushi we have had. Always fantastic! Great..."

Jon Murphy

"Awesome sushi - cool presentation! Also very accommodating to modifying menu rolls!...I was able to swap out spicy ingredients & everything came out..."

Victoria Pavlic

"Four for dinner. We arrived early but were able to be seated. Sushi ordering is by laminated card with a dry erase marker. I prefer this as it easy..."

AP OConn

"This Place is great they are pretty much the original and best sushi spot downtown. For the money and quality you really don’t want to go across..."

Ryan Parker

"The food at this establishment is always excellent.Started with a Tuna Tataki as an appetizer, then a Wakame Seaweed Salad.I then shared an order of..."

Bea

"Yume Sushi BEST LOCALLY OWNED Consistently PERFECT ALWAYS FOR PAST 18..."

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Pacific Rim

78/100 (1625 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fish is fresh and tastes great. Good selection of rolls. Great presentation. I never take pics of food but this was cool and delicious. I came..."

Evan Weber

"Sushi is 5-star. Drunken noodles are 0-stars. I love, love, love Thai food and it is usually so flavorful, but this was absolutely tasteless minus a..."

Lacey Inman

"Pacific Rim Restaurant in FL offers a delightful blend of Japanese and Thai cuisine. The food is a flavorful fusion, combining the best of both..."

Paisley Barrett

"The sushi was amazing! Everything tasted great and everyone in our party of 14 were satisfied with their orders. Will definitely be a stop we visit..."

Johnny Dale

"I got the appetizer fried calamari. My favorite and because they don't open til 4pm and I'm never in the area I got 2 orders as a meal. It's very..."

Melinda Rutherford

"7 of us for my birthday dinner. My kids, their others and my amazing wife. Service was attentive. The drinks, apps, sushi and meals were all..."

Ricos Pizza

"Food was great! Satay chicken was so good. Service was slow though, even after 9pm. Seems like a cool place to hang..."

Joyce Lam

"Went on Sunday for an early dinner, so we had no wait. Absolutely phenomenal sushi. Super fresh, great flavor combos, and surprisingly decent..."

Lauren Victor

"My favorite sushi place within 500 miles! Quality of the food is exceptional and the service is good! Been eating here for over fifteen years, the..."

Joe Giannetti

"Ordered a sushi boat for my birthday and it was FABULOUS ! Easy to pick up/deliver, food was delicious, and everyone was happy at my party. Will..."

Anna Dovgopolyi

"Casual dining and inviting family owned restaurant. Elegant decor and cozy atmosphere. High quality sushi and fusion menu. Have eaten here several..."

b smith

"When we’re craving sushi, this is our go to place! The atmosphere is welcoming, food is prepared exactly how we like it and the manager is almost..."

Christine Pope

"An amazing Sushi bar and asian restaurant. The service was fantastic and our waitress was perfectly attentive. The food came out quickly and was..."

Ben Grimsley

"This restaurant is stunning and the food is delicious. I tried the vegetable curry and a few sushi rolls. Everything was delish! Great spot for a..."

emily painter

"It was my first visit and I will definitely be back! They weren't too busy but it was Sunday afternoon. Very clean, comfortable seating, and..."

Annie Slater

"Great sushi during happy hour from 4 to 6 including appetizers for only $5 including cocktails. Has become my local spot for sushi. presentation is..."

Miles Hodges

"One of my favorite restaurants in SRQ. Great intimate bar! Delicious Thai food and beautiful and tasty sushi ! Very nice atmosphere..."

Ellie Unicorn

Daruma

"Probably some of the best food I’ve ever had. Our teppanyaki chef was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we had tons of fun. All the food was..."

evan

"Darumas in Sarasota is an absolute gem that exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a..."

Ryan Parker

"Love DaRuMa! I've always gone to the Fruitville one usually, but went to this location for once. It is a slightly more welcoming atmosphere than..."

Laura

"Ready for a fun night out. This upscale Japanese steak house is the fusion of entertainment and high end dining..They have an expensive menu..."

Carl Castoro

"Went here for dinner. Great reception by the host and hostess. The restaurant is pretty clean. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Great..."

Moni Keo

"Must go. Highly entertaining at the grill. Pricey, but you get what you pay for. I was almost full before the food came with a salad and small..."

Keith Van Der Wiele

"Great place for dinner with family or friends. Friendly staff, great food and great show. I liked everything very much. The price per person..."

Nikolay Babych

"Really enjoyed our dinner there. The food was great, nice presentation as well. Our waitress was attentive and listened well (we have some dietary..."

Ekaterina Bolshakova

"Liam was our waiter he was extremely friendly and personable! Went out of his way to make our date night amazing. Joey was our hibachi chef he was..."

Brandi Bishop

"This place should be a definite dinner night out. The atmosphere is great and staff is al w as so pleasant. But most importantly the food if fresh..."

Jersey Girl

"We went for my son’s birthday. Everyone had a fun time, and even though we were seated by a larger family we didn’t know, that didn’t..."

Brian Vinson

"First off, we are long time patrons of Daruma (the old one at fruitville Rd) and always went there for our birthdays. It has warm comfortable..."

Candice Collins

"Wonderful experience! Hibachi grilled cuisine is always a favorite of mine. The steak and shrimp teriyaki do not disappoint. Miso soup and sushi..."

Lucas Brown

"Loved our Chef Kenny, he was very entertaining. Had a great time with our group. Food was delicious. Definitely..."

Margarita Baldwin

Drunken Poet Cafe

77/100 (2145 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant is something else, I just loved the warm ambience, how clean everything looked since I stepped in and the food was delicious but..."

Na Bee

"We went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn’t busy. This Incredible Hulk roll is phenomenal and the Pad Thai and Pad See Eew were top..."

Mark Gilley

"Good service, friendly staff. The sushi was good. The pineapple rice was a little bland. Nice music, lights and atmosphere! I would come back to..."

Fatima Konkel

"Great location and service was nice! Appetizers (Pinkies in a blanket and shu mai) were solid! The Pad See Ew was very underwhelming just for me..."

Jess Chou

"Went with a group of 8. The food was AMAZING! I ordered the Pineapple Fried Rice served in half a pineapple. I have never tasted anything like this...."

Cami Stein

"My son had told me about the Drunken Poet. I’m sushi person so always looking for new place. Ordered appetizers, salads and 3 rolls. The rolls are..."

Scott Terry

"Really interesting place for sure. They have good service. The place is well kept and nice inside. The food here is pretty amazing overall I would..."

Kayden Lamb

"Well staffed small eatery right on Main St. Menu is on an iPad but server will take your order. Service was prompt. Decent menu selection. Might be a..."

Bill Howe

"Stopped by here on my walk around the town and wow, let me tell you. I didn't expect the food to be much but the food was AMAZING. We had their..."

Dennis Compres

"We sat at outside table. Was perfect weather and atmosphere. Staff was friendly and helpful. We had chicken satay to start. We had sushi rolls and..."

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