Stumbled upon this as I was in a sushi mood... but in Montana?! I was surprised how nice this was. Came in on a Tuesday night, was seated quickly at the Sushi bar which I love having a front row seat to watch the 4 Sushi chefs being kept super busy with both in house and take out orders. Started with a sake cocktail, the sparkling strawberry dream with blossom of peace sake, brut rose, coconut milk and strawberry. This was delicious without being too sweet. I wanted salmon and the kind waitress recommended the sunset roll, which had spicy tuna on the inside and seared salmon on the outside. I also ended up getting the vegetable tempura which is probably too much food, but each tempura piece was quite lovely with onions, and carrots and broccoli, overall, a really good meal in a surprisingly part of the world. read more

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I was so so so terribly disappointed by this restaurant. We ordered ceviche and calamari appetizers both of which were maybe 5 bites, and very spicy, although it was not labeled as spicy on the menu u- so I couldn't even eat any of it- as I'm sensitive to spice. The rolls were half the size of what they should have been- think supermarket sushi roll size- tiny- an obscenely priced. Also we each (6 of us) clearly ordered separate rolls (not like oh we will all share!) but they plated all 6 on the same plate- so then we had to take each roll off and put it on our own plate- and there was no toppings, no drizzle, no extra flavors or presentation or anything- like I've had at most nice sushi places. Last week in Atlanta I went to a dive sushi place whose rolls were half the price, twice as big, plated gorgeously, and delicious. These were tiny, ugly, double priced, and not all that tasty. We all left hungry, and went home to eat, after paying $200.00. Literally the only good things I have to say about this place was the friendliness of the wait staff; and the drink was delicious. This was an absolute waste of my money, my birthday dinner, and am never returning. read more

Finally took the time to make reservations here and was not disappointed. Service was great- they worked really fast and we got our food fairly quickly. The sushi tasted amazing and very fresh. But they are very busy and it gets loud. Otherwise, this place was worth checking out. We'll be back! read more

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The sushi was delicious and our waitress was so sweet! We came here for a friends birthday after hiking in Glacier and it was the perfect way to end our day! read more

Blue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill - The four rolls we ordered. I can't recall the name of each of them. All were delicious and we'd definitely order again! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

The absolute best sushi in the entire valley. All fish is fresh and they will feed you till your gills are full! read more

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This used to be the best place in town. Also the most expensive. But now there is not enough fish in the rolls to even taste the fish, only the rice. But they're still the most expensive. No longer worth the money. read more

We love this place! The sushi is fantastic and so is the service! The Bubba Roll and the Heavenly Roll are our favorites, but they always have great specials also. read more

I never leave reviews. Ever. But my recent experience here was such a disaster that I feel obligated to warn others. I've eaten at this place regularly - at least once a month - but after this visit, I won't be back. The service was abysmal. I experienced multiple microaggressions from both the receptionist and the server/"manager" on duty while simply asking for basic, reasonable service. It was uncomfortable and completely unnecessary. I also called back to express my disappointment, and I was met with SO MUCH attitude back. This "manager," although I think it was a server pretending to be a manager, said "Okay, so what do you want from me? What do you even want me to do?" with so much attitude, I just shut down and said, refund me for the missing items, and let's end this. Thats code for "I'm NEVER eating here again!" I was told they were slammed and too busy, yet I was asked to wait in the back by the kitchen while I watched another guest walk in and get seated immediately at the bar. It made no sense since we asked to be seated at the bar. Once seated, I was repeatedly rushed to place my order -- to the point of being overwhelmed -- and then, on top of all that, my order was still wrong. Oh, and we did eat one appetizer in the restaurant while we waited for our to-go order, and the crab ragoons were burnt to a crisp...burnt. Yeah, so, I'm not sure what's going on here, but the staff is not happy and clearly taking it out on the patrons. The way I was treated made the entire experience not worth my time or money. I left feeling frustrated and disrespected, and that's not something I'm willing to tolerate. This visit completely turned me off. I won't be returning. I'd much rather flush $200 down the drain every week. read more

Yum...the food was HEAVENLY! The service was good and servers were very professional and nice. The ambiance reminds me of Asia and the decor is very pretty and cool. Please go and eat the food it's worth it and I recommend the dragon roll read more

Blue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill - A super delicious salmon appetizer - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

Who says you can't have sushi in Montana? Is it Japan, no, but it's pretty darn good. Highly recommend the really good sushi and the amazing staff there. read more

We eat here often and we have never been let down...we own a fishing operation and we are true seafood snobs! We are blessed to have Blue Samurai in Kalispell! read more

Unlike the last review from Karen in Kalifornia, we have been going to Samurai for 4 years and have never had a bad meal or bad service. At times we have had exceptional service, but it's never expected. Great sushi, great atmosphere. No "microaggresions" Haha. Thank you Samurai for bringing such good food to Kalispell. read more

Service was atrocious. It was our wedding anniversary. We got a "congrats" from our server when she sat us, and then we saw her once in 30 minutes... and we were just trying to drink some sake - there were maybe 15 customers and at least 9 employees there. Made no sense. read more

Was recommended to us by staff at Bias Brewing (there kitchen was closed). Called and place sounded super busy so we went. Sat at the bar. We were hungry after our 6 days of hiking but weren't disappointed. Group of 5 all positive reviews. We had Jessica as our server and she was awesome. Split an order of crab rangoons and she bought us an extra order. Food was really good. Snapper, tuna, salmon, crab, and wasabi were all super fresh. Got beer and some plain rolls that weren't on the menu, so no worries if the options aren't to your liking. The hand rolls and miso soup were great too. Talked to the owner afterwards and got a great motivational story. Learned about how they age the fish themselves (one of the only places in the country that does this). Learned about the traditional wall decor. Worth the stop. Definitely a must visit in Kalispell read more

I'm usually understanding about closing times, but the sign said open till 10pm and we arrived at 9:30, only to be turned away with an attitude. We were looking forward to dinner, but left disappointed. Just wish the hours matched the service! read more

Ok. I just wanna start with I NEVER LEAVE REVIEWS. Because if I have a bad experience, I just move on. With that said, this place is garbage. Smallest rolls on the planet and taste is far below average. Just spent over $100 for my wife and I and as I'm finishing my 3 rolls, yes 3, I'm thinking about where to actually go get dinner. That's how small these rolls are. Firs time going here and I for sure won't be going back. If you choose to come here, make sure you eat a decent sized snack before coming. read more

Four empty tables but couldn't seat us for an hour and a half. No way to run a restaurant. Judging from the other reviews I guess we dodged a bullet. read more

Great service. My veggie roll was great. My partner didn't care for his. The location is convenient. I wish the house salad was more edible and used lettuce like romaine or bibb. The "greens" were tough to cut and bitter tasting. read more

I can't pretend to be a sushi connoisseur living in Montana. But for Montana we have some great Sushi options and this is one of them. I've tried several rolls here and I've liked them all. Dragon, Hot N Juicy, and the Bubba. I'm a spicy tuna fan and theirs is great. They also have hand rolls here which are my absolute favorite even over over any sushi rolls. Calamari is good. Tried the Tuna Tataki and I wasn't into it. It was a little tough and too fishy. Elegantly presented and with a real Sushi bar that you can sit at and watch them prepare it, it's the best seat in the house. They will answer your questions and give you samples to try. It's a small way to feel like you aren't in Montana. Of course if you are visiting Montana then you probably won't want feel like you are somewhere else read more

Food is ok, taste a bit on a sweet side. But it is very uncomfortable to answer all the questions every 5 minutes when we were in the middle of a conversation. Greeting was fine. What is your name? This is kinda weird. How is the food? Which one is your favorite? Are you visiting? Is this your first time? How long you gonna stay? That's not all the questions I got. I know she is nice and very kind but I am not ready for a lot of conversation. She should see that from our facial expressions. I'll be back one day when I'm in the mood for a chat. read more

Blue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill - the sushi roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

This has to be one of the worst sushi resturants i have ever eaten at.The rolls are 30$ and are half the size of a normal sushi roll.The proportions of fish to other ingredients is just not there.You can tell they are trying to put as little fish as they can in the rolls they serve.ven 30$ a roll they can't step up and give people a decent roll .I keep getting invited here by people I work with who are locals and I don't understand why people keep coming back.I do think people are getting smarter,they have a 3 5 star review,not great.Save the money,buy grocery store sushi,a much better value. read more

The. Food. Was. Terrible. We had 4 rolls. None of them tasted fresh or interesting despite all the ingredients. Was surprised the place was so crowded. We only came here because the Thai place next door - which was recommended - was closing. read more

Went with my guide dog (I am disabled) I was asked for documentation (which is against Montana law) but even when I showed paperwork and proof I was asked to take my service dog outside. Montana law states that a business CANNOT ask for documentation or proof of the service animal or disability. They not only asked, they asked for more proof.. when they got more, they turned us away anyway. This is discrimination and against the law. I will be filing a complaint with the ADA. I've attached Montana law regarding persons with disabilities and their service Animals: read more

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Sushi is the best in the valley. It can get crowded on a weekday. The tuna is very good.

Was pleasantly surprised by our dining experience at Blue Samurai. We ordered a variety of sushi rolls, and thought they were delicious and the fish was quite fresh. My favorite was the Heavenly Roll, which had a lemon wedge and ponzu sauce, giving it a refreshing citrus flavor. The service was also great. We did have to wait some time to get our food, but our waitress was very friendly and checked on us regularly. I would try to make a reservation in advance if possible, as it does tend to get busy. read more

The place seems very popular. Maybe that is because Kalispell does not have many sushi places to choose from. I've been there several times and have found the food to be good, but not exceptional, and the sushi rolls seem really overpriced; in the high $20 range to even $30. For a party of 6, I've never gotten out of Blue Samurai for under $300 and that is for food and tip only, no alcohol. On my most recent visit in May, they've started a new "trick" of charging patrons a 3% surcharge if you decide to use a credit card. Nowhere on the menu did I see this mentioned. Is it the end of the world? No. Is it annoying that they charge a premium for their sushi rolls and then have the nerve to surcharge credit card customers 3%, without telling you this in advance? Yes, very much so, in a sneaky kind of way. And if you are a party of 6 or more, plan on them also tacking on a mandatory 20% tip. For me on a sub total of $239, there was a mandatory tip of $48 and a credit card surcharge of $7.50 = $55.50 added to my bill without my consent. This is just a high priced place all the way around. Know that going in. read more

The waitress was super friendly, ambiance was cool, food was overpriced, portions sizes were disappointingly small, and the flavor/taste wasn't great. In my opinion, there are better places to go in the valley. read more

I am visiting Kalispell but live in CA where I can get high grade sushi down the street. My brother and sister in law and I dined at Blue Samurai on 2/13/24 and it was a freezing snowy night in Montana. The food was delicious and the staff are all like family to regulars like my brother Brodie and his wife Amy. It was a fun evening with great sushi. Be sure and get there - the quality is apparently the same year round which is so awesome for Montana! read more

Blue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill - 3 rolls with salmon and tuna - I was trying to eat all that myself but it didn't work- leftovers! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Kalispell, Montana

We found this by accident as it was a Monday night and most restaurants that we tried were closed! We had just gotten back into town after a day in Glacier National Park, and it was way past our usually dinner time. Opting for a lighter choice we popped into Blue Samurai and sat at the bar. What a lively experience as we interacted with the chef and other sushi preppers, choosing what they recommended. We chatted with a couple next to us who were locals (so you know it's good!) and enjoyed hearing about the area. The sushi was excellent as we chose the "special" and my husband also had the shrimp yakisobo. Excellent experience all the way around! And it was so good, we went back the next night! read more

Crunchy crab roll was bland! The spicy tuna hand roll was not spicy and tasted like just potted fish, if there's such a thing. Will not be ordering again from here when we come back. read more

Overall such a great experience from the sushi chefs to the server very attentive. A definite must try establishment. read more

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The food was above average and would definitely eat there again. I would not be able to give a higher rating because of the customer service. The waitress was fine, but the issue was in the menu. My husband does not like cucumbers and wanted to substitute them for avocado and their answer was NO we don't sub. I wanted to add mango to my roll and again the answer was no. They offered to bring mango on the side, but it's not the same when it's not in the roll. We would have paid extra, but that wasn't an option. Also, the calamari was $18 for a very small portion. It was good, just small portion for the price. read more

Always amazing every time we go! Great service and food and love that's it's downtown and walkable. read more

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Yes, another 5 star review for the Blue Samurai, we are so happy to see that the quality of products have remained high and the service is still outstanding. We were also happy to see that the restaurant is operating as normal and thriving. If you love high quality fresh fish this is the place for you! read more

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Made reservation online through their link but showed up and "oh that doesn't work". Well that's nice to know. It was my birthday. Got seated but treated a bit rudely. Ordered 5 rolls and they were so small they all fit on a 8x 12 plate. Food was good. A bit disappointed as we spent over $150. read more

Best sushi in flathead valley, hands down. They use REAL snow crab in their rolls and they load up the rolls and nigiri with fish! The fish to rice ratio is amazing-- very fresh and high quality ingredients! I got two rainbow rolls with no avocado because of an allergy and squid and tuna nigiri. My mom got shrimp nigiri and the Alaskan roll with no mayo because of a dairy allergy. They made hers fresh right there because the mix usually contains the mayo! Talk about customer service! This restaurant went above and beyond to make our dining experience superb. My mom and I both agreed it was a fantastic experience. Everything sat really well, too, no heavy lethargic feeling you sometimes get from other sushi places. Price was reasonable for the quality and portions. Highly recommend this place, will be back! read more

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First time here, great first time experience. Impressed by the sushi - some rolls could have been better, but solid overall. Great sake selection as well. Going to try again for sure. read more

This place was recommended by a local person and it was everything they said it would be. We got the spicy edamame and it was just the right amount of spicy. The tuna was top notch. read more

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Thank you Blue Samurai for giving me new sushi roll obsessions the heavenly roll and lollipop rolls are SO SO good!!!!! They have taken all precautions during Covid and staff were all so friendly when I've gone in for dine in, as well as for takeout! read more

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Loved the simple but flavorful ingredients. We had a lovely time and our server was very nice and attentive.