Was craving sushi so came here. The building is very interesting, looks like an old factory and the seating is around an indoor balcony. The service was poor. We were given only one menu and had to ask for a second but still were not given the sheet with explanations of the rolls until we ordered. Service was slow but it could be due to the fact we were seated the furthest away possible. Also one of the rolls we ordered was forgotten and I had to ask for ginger cause it was sitting on an empty table. The sushi was definitely not the best I ever had, but probably the cheapest. 2 miso soups, 3 rolls, 1 nigiri for $18. Not sure if that is scary or not. Most of the rolls are imitation crab meat inside and all are very similar. Gonna try another place next time I'm in Salem. read more

Nigiri tasted terrible and was tiny. The rice was too sweet. Can pay the same price elsewhere in town for MUCH better. Poke was just a few bits of tuna and salmon over a bowl of huge cucumbers...... come on. read more

I love this place! I visited 503 Sushi Bar for the first time today and was so incredibly impressed. The girl who served me gave me the run down on how to order and was very sweet. After I ordered I only waited maybe 5-8 minutes for my food (a spider roll and one other roll) which is really impressive for freshly made sushi! Sushi was delicious and while I was eating the owner Kay came over and talked with me. He asked me about myself and was incredibly nice! I found out he has 7 years experience making sushi and the other chef has 15 years! It definitely shows because their sushi is not only delicious but also beautifully prepared. I will definitely be a returning customer and recommending this place to all of my friends and family! They went above and beyond to provide excellent customer service and it definitely paid off read more

503 Sushi Bar - 16$ worth of sushi and it was delicious! Spicy tuna and California roll! - Japanese Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Okay people it sushi in Salem so.... With that said the sushi is good for Salem, miso too. The chicken teriyaki bowl was a giant salt lick! Couldn't eat it, would not eat it. My husband endured the salt since we were paying for it. read more

Ordered delivery, plenty fast enough but the quality and taste of the items that actually did show up were poor. Didn't include two ordered items or utensils or condiments. I got $70 of mediocre sushi and no wasabi, no soy sauce, no ginger. Will never order again, I'd rather have grocery store sushi. read more

We were walking and saw this sushi bar on the second floor and got really curious. The customer service was just great and the sushi was delicious. The prices were also surprisingly good for the taste. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because my sister found a piece of hair in her food, which threw the whole rating off. read more

Great service, delicious sushi, great price! Highly recommend while downtown! Will definitely be back

Pretty good food with reasonable prices. It's a nice little atmosphere but it's a little noisy being that it is right above little shops. The people who work there are very nice and patient. Would go here again but with a different person. read more

503 Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Not a terrible place but not really good, their ordering system is subpar as you scan a qr code amd search online, but the online ordering is not set up well and the description of some rolls you have to look at the physical menu for which are listed in a different order, and for other rolls the description doesn't exist, which would be fine, I prefer asking the server anyways, except that with online ordering the server doesn't really check on you until food time anyways. The food tasted ok, but was very small. All in all I didn't hate my time but would certainly not return. read more

Ordered thru DoorDash and everything was super tasty and still hot! Good value for the food as well! I live about 15 minutes away from this place and my driver made a stop on the way so I was super impressed that it was still hot! The only thing I would like is to see a more variety of ingredients, I do like crab salad but it makes a lot of the rolls taste super similar! read more

I've always loved this place and they've never disappointed me before. During the pandemic i've been here twice and both times the measures they've taken made me feel safe and confident in the quality of what i was eat read more

I walked in and waited by the sign that asks that you wait to be seated. Made eye contact with the host a few times but he didnt speak to me at all until another man came out of the back and yelled at him. (I don't get to Salem very often and this place is next to The Little Cannoli Bakery...I had stopped in there earlier to pick up a few treats for my husband.) The host came over to me and before saying anything else, yelled at me, "You no bring that food in here!" I thought this was rude but if that's their restaurant policy then ok. I simply said, "Oh ok, thanks anyway." and started to leave. The other man asked me what it was and I told him it was just pastries. They argued in front of me and then the host yelled at me again, "Fine! But you can't eat any of it here!" (I wasn't planning on it anyway but thanks for yelling...) I left and will not go back again. read more

Gosh. Where do I even begin. It is rare that I give 1 star ratings. You have to be doing something really bad to get to that level. This place touched 1 star on so many different levels its not even funny. ATMOSPHERE Such potential. I've dined in this place before when it was a mexican restaurant. Its a super cool location in downtown. What these owners have done is litterally nothing. Tables and chairs. No decor or good vibes. SERVICE We have attempted to dine her 2 other times and they were closed, although hours said they were open. This time we stood at the front because a sign said "please wait to be seated". We watched for 3 min while the 2 waitress stood and chatted together, completely ignoring us across the room. My husband finally said lets walk around and just go sit. It took us litterally standing next to them for any noticed that we were in the place. Service lacked throughout meal. Had to ask for check multiple times. These people need training... MENU No descriptions on any of the rolls. Tiny font menu. No descriptions from waitresses. Frustrating... FOOD This was seriously the worst sushi I've ever tasted. Their top 2 "filler" ingredients (of the 5 different rolls we tried) contained KRAB SALAD and AVOCADO. It was so disgusting. We didn't even finish the rolls. The tuna nigiri was frozen. Overall, this is terrible sushi. I'm so sorry, but it is. I read through reviews and noticed that the "good" ones are either 1 reviewer people OR all from when they first opened. Nothing recent is any good. read more

Decent sushi, didn't give us an order, customer service was good tho, but overall i don't know if I'd come again especially bc the owner wasn't chill, he yelled at us to move read more

We love coming here! This place is super cute, the staff is always very nice, and the sushi is great quality! I would definitely recommend if you are looking for sushi in the Salem area! read more

I am updating this review because unfortunately the quality of the sushi here has dropped, like O Sushi, who is in the same quality and price bracket, their sushi went from great for the price to bad enough(1 yr ago), I almost didn't come back. It appears one of the owners was really not doing well at that time, so 8 months later I gave them another shot, I've come back twice since then and the quality, while not what it used to be, had improved, but it went from great for the price bracket, to just good/average, still better than O Sushi though and better than sushi Kiyo or Momiji's on Commercial, but nowhere near the quality of Momiji on Silverton Road or Fuji Rice Time. They still struggle with finding good wait staff as well, They cannot seem to find good help for waiting tables. I usually just get takeout because of that, and they are pretty good for takeout. I still love their special rolls, and their Eel roll and dragon roll are some of my favorites anywhere, the flavor is just really spot on with some great eel sauce. I can eat those all day! As already stated, things have dropped quality, ingredients don't taste as fresh(the fish and avacados), rice is sometimes overcooked, etc. Unfortunately(well only unfortunate if you own a sushi restaurant competing), Salem has a lot of sushi, we have a Japanese university, that's why! So, you either got to be really cheap with good portions(usually of imitation crab) OR reasonably priced with great food! 503 falls somewhere in between those now, and I wouldn't eat in, but they are great for takeout. God Bless ~Amy read more

The Ramen noodle is truly delicious! However, the chefs or owners are unwelcoming. They see customers come in, but do not acknowledge or even make eye contact. It is not an English barrier either. They speak English quite well. I've been there several times, so I wish these things change. The Sushi is ok so not the best and are mainly supported by university students. Perhaps without them they'd be out of business. Their cold attitude style makes it a real sour experience. Beggars can't be choosers (type thing). Wish they were welcoming and at least make eye contact. Fingers crossed. read more

Great sushi, and affordable too, a must try! We have been here twice since the grand opening the food has been great both times the service has been awesome everyone is very friendly and the prices are very good so this is our new sushi place....... we have tried almost everyone in town and this us our new favorite. It is on Court Street in the Reed Opera House. read more

503 Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Delicious food for a reasonable price. It's not fancy and the service is kind of slow but it's nice watching over the shops and people watching out through the windows so you don't mind too much. The asparagus roll is incredible read more

When you order $100 worth of sushi for take out/ pickup they do NOT include wasabi, ginger or soy sauce to go. You have to requested it. It should be part of the to go order. What is the point of tip? I'm never ordering from here again for this kind of service. read more

This fun little spot is in Reed Opera house and has wonderful people watching. It's one of my favorite lunch spots and you can make it in and out during your lunch hour. The food is fairly priced and meets all my expectations, I think it's better than any of the other Sushi places downtown. read more

I'm not one to complain a lot, but I just got my Uber eats order and I strictly said no avocado because it cannot eat it and they added extra avocado. read more

Was walking around with my wife and decided to grab a bite to eat, walked in with a Starbucks drink and we immediately got scolded at, the owner did not make us feel welcome at all, should work more on their customer service and be a little more polite, sushi was okay but the water was great! read more

I love this place and I'm a regular, but I took 2 stars down because the sushi maker guy behind the bar yelled at the employee very loudly in front of everyone in the restaurant. She was helping two people at the register and while she was, he screamed at her to move a group of people down who just walked in and continuously did so until she could get to them. Very unprofessional on his part and made me think less of this place now. Love the food still but they need to treat their employees better. Especially in front of their paying customers. read more

I went to this place for the lunch the other day. It was sooooo good! I have tried every single sushi place in Salem and hands down this place is the best. Keep up the good work guys! read more

Have always loved this place. Quick, easy, and tasty sushi right downtown.

My husband and I visited this restaurant. I asked the waitress if they do specialty rolls; she said 'some times.' so, I ordered a simple roll- one ingredient inside, one on top. I will admit, after the daunting two ingredients, I did ask for some sauce and fried onions to garnish the top of the roll. The waitress told me, shortly, that they won't do it. When pressed for an explanation, all I was provided was "They're picky." Never, in all my experience in restaurants (both as an employee and a customer) have I had an establishment choose to be picky over making money and satisfying the customer. I didn't order the most intricate roll. It's called a shaggy dog- 2 ingredients with sauce toppers and fried onion. Guess what- I also have a choice to be "picky" about where I eat and where I spend my hard earned money. I will NEVER return to 503 sushi, and when I hear one of my friends mention sushi, I will tell them this story. Good riddance. read more

Tried this place for lunch and it just wasn't good. Ordered a chicken bowl instead of sushi, maybe that was the problem? I ordered my food to go since I was in a hurry and by the time I sat down to eat it the salad that came with the entree was really warm, wilted, and brown. Didn't eat any of it. Probably won't be back.The salad that came had wilted brown lettuce and just mayo on top. Pretty disgusting looking. The chicken and rice was okay, but nothing spectacular. I won't be going back. read more

This place was Mmm Mmm good! Best place in town. The black pepper ahi and seared salmon was orgasmic. The prices were decent. I'll be back often for sure. read more

Was walking around with my husband and decided to get a bite to eat and immediately!! Got scolded for our Starbucks coffee by the owner did not feel welcomed and he whispered under his breathe about how dare we bring outdoor drinks.. FIX YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE ATLEAST ASK NICELY read more

We enjoy quick lunch dates or casual dinner dates here during the week. There is usually only one server/hostess when we are there so it takes a little longer, but we aren't in a hurry. I'm not a sushi lover, but I really enjoy the Dynamite & Vegas rolls. They're a little spicy, creamy, and warm. Perfect for a cool night. Prices are incredibly reasonable. $22 for 4 rolls, 2 egg rolls, and a cucumber salad for two of us. Prices vary depending on the rolls you order. read more

Pretty good sushi for the price! I got three rolls (with 8 pieces each) plus an order of spring rolls for $16. Everything was prepared fresh and was quite tasty. I am dinging them for a star because I was not impressed by the waitstaff and the time we waited for our food. I went with three other people at lunch time, and we were going to get a to-go order. The waitress demanded that we write all of our orders on one sheet to save paper, but this made placing our order very confusing, and my friends' orders were slightly wrong when we got the food. Also, there was hardly anyone in the restaurant, and we still had to wait almost 45 minutes for our orders. People that were seated after us got their food before us. We also were not offered any drinks or anything while we waited. I would definitely go back, but I would probably eat in the restaurant or call my order in ahead of time. The quality and portions are definitely worth the price. read more

As is the trend with the reviews, the service was poor. It seems to me like none of the employees have assigned tasks: hostess, busses, server. Nobody ever asked us what we'd like to drink. I had to flag someone down to ask. They give you a form to fill out for your order, so the waiter does very little. Our Miso Soup came after our sushi arrived which was a bit odd. Sushi was great though!! And very affordable too, just wish this place would learn how to run a restaurant! read more

This place has AMAZING food! My husband and I came for lunch and we got: edamame, miso soup, tuna poké, peppered tuna nigiri, creamy scallops nigiri, French roll, Oregon roll, Dragon roll and cream puffs for just $28! Super cheap but delicious food. We moved from California a few months ago where delicious sushi isn't hard to find. We are so glad we found this little gem! read more

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I really want to love this place- but I struggle. I've been here a dozen times or so, mostly because it's a place that my friends want to go to. I love the location and the mezzanine seating- it's a major plus. Time after time, however, the quality of the food has been lacking for me. I've also noticed that they seem to be understaffed just about every time I come, which leads to consistently unorganized service, and slow wait times. I've always enjoyed the waitress we usually have, I just feel bad for her- the past few times I've been in, she's been servicing at least 12 tables at a time, and so naturally, it's hard for her. I think all 503 needs it's a bit better organization overall, and perhaps another waitstaff during their rushes. read more

I love this little place. Good sushi for the price, lovely atmosphere. Service is fine, but when it's slow, you may want to venture to the other side from the entrance to be seated. No blame there- it's a very difficult layout for waiting tables. They could use a little more variety in the fish, but I have no problem with what they're doing with that. It's really smart to limit your menu items to what can be really fresh- and it is very nice and fresh. Perhaps as they get more popular, they can expand the offerings. The hot sake is hot, which I love. I'm really pleased with this find, and I probably should start trying other places. Great location, easy parking. read more

Not a huge review writer but since I'm here... just took my dad here, a large sushi fan from California. He RAVED about the amazing prices and then when the food came, raved again about how great it was. So price and taste was great, don't have to worry about soggy or bad fish. Shrimp nigiri was maybe the only meat that maybe could have had more life to it. Then the simple rice chicken bowl was amazing. Not just sliced over-grilled chicken doused in sugary teriyaki sauce over rice. It was chunks of thick chicken with a great sauce and house made mayo drizzled on top (never had a mayo type flavor on my teriyaki chicken bowls before but it was fantastic). Plus, for 6.50 the bowl was huge. Edamame was great too, yummy salty snack. Also, the prices are great all the time. No "deals" but constant low prices is pretty great. Will definitely go back for the price, will bring people again for quality. read more

This small sushi restaurant is a second floor hideaway. It's a beautifully decorated area. It's not as loud as I would have thought it to be with all the stores below it. It's a very laid back calm kind of environment, very enjoyable! The staff are amazing. They are kind and attentive at the perfect level. The food is great quality and delicious. It came out quickly and all the things I asked to be kept off of my roll was left off. I love a good miso soup and the soup I got here was amazing. It was nice and hot, it has a good amount of miso flavor and it's not too watery. I loved the serving size, it wasn't too big for me to finish and there was a good amount of add-ins. Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who just wants to go out and have some delicious sushi. read more

Great dragon roll, wonderful waitstaff and the chefs/owners are talented, personable and funny. Atmosphere is casual, open and yet able to feel cozy and private. Best sushi in my neighborhood, hands down! read more

Yuck , wasn't very good . If you are a true sushi eater this is not the place. No menu, all the rolls are pretty much an imitation crab base. Rice was weirdly sweet and the roll was sloppy. read more