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    Blue Sushi Sake Grill

    4.4 (124 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Angie V.

    The sushi rolls were pretty good. We were there with a large group, and we really liked the presentation of the rolls served on a boat-shaped platter. The appetizers were excellent - I highly recommend ordering their pepper dish and chicken dish (unfortunately, I don't remember the exact names). Everything was delicious. I also really liked the vibe of the place and the overall aesthetic.

    Brian K.

    I tried this restaurant on two different nights while traveling for work. On the first night, the service was a little slow for sitting at the bar, where a bartender is usually very attentive. The second night, the service at the bar was much better. The restaurant has a cool vibe with hanging lanterns. The sushi rolls came out quickly and were fresh and delicious. I will come back the next time I am in town, and hopefully the service will be on point.

    MC S.

    I LOVE this place. As a vegetarian, having more options than just an avocado or cucumber roll is so refreshing. I've tried both the Eden and Thai Hippie rolls and highly recommend both! The cocktails are also amazing. Not to mention I really appreciate how long their happy hour deals go

    CUCUMBER SUNOMONO, CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
    Sarah L.

    Super cute sushi spot with fresh fish and friendly service. We tried the Hawaiian, hot popper, and lion king rolls, and the yellowtail Serrano sashimi. I didn't expect the Hawaiian roll to be deep fried but overall satisfied with the quality of the fish and the plates were ideal for sharing. The crispy brussels were a standout for us. For drinks, the Tokyo Fizz was fruity and deliciously refreshing and I would've ordered a second if it wasn't close to closing time. As someone who lives in the neighborhood, this spot is a new addition to my rotation of go-to restaurants!

    *CRISPY RICE CAKE
    Karen C.

    The place is very spacious and have friendly staff. We went on a weekday afternoon around lunch time, but the place was kind of empty. The food was okay. Nothing spectacular. The rolls tasted like one another. The mango crab rangoon was good, but I wish it was crispier. It wasn't fried right. I noticed that the menu also had vegan options.

    LA ROLL, *LION KING, THAI HIPPIE
    Eva A.

    Stopped by for lunch happy hour. Great setting / ambiance - vast dining room, pretty empty around lunchtime though (at least on a Monday) I really love that they are transparent about their sources (not that it impacts my order, but just makes the experience genuine). The sushi was gorgeous! The crunchy LA roll had too much sweet chili sauce though, and not much other flavor beyond that. My lion king roll was fantastic though. They had $5 January vegan specials, so we got the Thai hippie roll, which was solid. I'm not too much of a sushi snob so I would return! Great vibe, great food, great value.

    Stephanie C.

    The food here was very flavorful. They cater well to vegan/vegetarian diets but if you have a nut allergy majority of the menu is not a good choice. I haven't run into many problems throughout life and trying new places with my cashew allergy but here they said every food that had a fried component had potential contamination. The service was fast and the environment was welcoming.

    CLOUD NINE 2.0
    Amanda L.

    Ordered via Uber Eats: - Lion King (9.5/10): loved this roll, the flavors were so good together and it wasn't that spicy. Wish the portion was a bit larger for the price. - cloud nine 2.0 (8/10): a lighter roll with the sea bass really taking over the flavor even though it's just a small piece on top. Would've been a bigger fan if I liked sea bass more (which in hindsight I should've predicted). Appreciate the creativity of each roll, fish quality was also good although my choices were mostly fully cooked. Although prices were higher, I was plenty full after these two rolls and it ended up around $35 which I expect would've been lower in-person.

    Vegan sushi boat
    Jennifer B.

    All day Sunday happy hour! Vegan menu! Welcoming staff. Heaven. Been wanting to eat here for years. Walked in on a Sunday evening and it was buzzing. We were seated immediately. Our server was delightful. I wish I got his name. They have a massive selection of plant based sushi and loads of fresh fish for omnis. I will be back every time I'm in the city after this extraordinary meal.

    *HOT POPPER *GODZILLA BOMB *LION KING
    Jason S.

    Went to Blue Sushi Sake Grill on a Saturday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to find out they were doing happy hour pure luck, but a great start. The place wasn't too packed at all, so I definitely wouldn't say a reservation is necessary, at least during the day. It's a huge space, and we were able to walk right in and get a table. There's also a really cool bar area if you're just stopping in for drinks and quick bites. We kicked things off with Japanese beer, which was solid, and my friend got a sake bomb that he really enjoyed. Then we dove into the happy hour menu, which is massive. Honestly, if you wanted to order strictly from that menu, you could easily do a full meal. We split the calamari and the mango crab rangoons. The calamari was awesome, but the crab rangoons were next-level, easily a 10/10. Two great appetizer choices. For sushi, we ordered a mix of happy hour rolls and one regular menu roll. I got the Hot Popper and the Lion King from the happy hour menu, plus the Godzilla roll off the regular menu, which our server recommended. Shoutout to her, the menu is huge, and she pointed me toward one of their most popular rolls, which absolutely delivered. All three rolls were phenomenal, but the Hot Popper was my favorite, and the fact that it's on the happy hour menu makes it an automatic reorder for me. Overall, this meal was fantastic, especially for the price. This place feels like a sleeper hit. We each had drinks, split two apps, and I personally had three rolls, and it came out to around $60 per person which is a steal for sushi of this quality. The happy hour menu is an absolute bargain, and we also learned they do happy hour all day on Sundays, and their normal happy hour runs longer than most places. Bottom line: Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a must-try for sushi lovers. Amazing food, great value, and I'll definitely be back.

    Andreas K.

    A solid 2.5-3 stars but not more. I would actually consider it significantly overrated on yelp. The atmosphere and patrons resembled more a sports bar, and I missed any touch of elegance. While I asked to be seated at the empty sushi bar, I was directed to sit at the equally empty regular bar which among other things was unpleasant for the cold ventilation blowing straight into my neck. And the food was mediocre: I never before had to add soy sauce to a seaweed salad, but it was unbearably bland without. The truffle salmon sashimi sounded like a great idea but consisted of so little and thin fish drowning in so much oil without detectable truffle flavor that it failed to be enjoyable. The cali roll's rice had barely survived a drought. The unagi nigiri was ok. The rainbow roll had thicker fish and matched the weather, but the real rainbow outside was more beautiful. No plans to come back here (unless forced).

    Aanchal B.

    Finally got to check this place out! I forgot to take a picture of the drinks and food. We got the Cali roll, Just Shrimp Tempura Maki, Cowgirl and Green Goddess (last two from the Vegan section). My favorite was the Green Goddess but everything was delicious! The decor is very pretty and the waiter was nice to go over the menu being my first time there. For drinks, I got the Bluetini and my friend got Gin&Ginger, both also good, mine was slightly sweeter. One of the best sushi I have had so definitely will be back! There are a few other locations as well- one in Naperville, in Lincoln Square, and Grand Ave.

    Aaliyah L.

    The happy hour menu really can't get any better, I love it here. I wasn't impressed by everything on the menu, ie. the edamame and tidal wave roll, but that lion king roll and bluetini cocktail...10/10! Service was friendly, very lively ambiance and an overall good time. This is my new go-to happy hour sushi spot for sure.

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    So pleasantly surprised! Came in on a Friday night for a 6:30 reso and the place was empty BUT it…read morewas packed, seemingly by regulars, by the time we left. Service was a little slow at time but they got slammed very quickly and and we weren't in a rush. What we got: - chuturo nigiri - so buttery - hamachi nigiri - good flavor and cut - chili hotate - love the flavor - negi toro maki - good flavor - unakyu- fine a little on the sweeter side - Amai - not my favorite and I think the tuna had a strong fishy flavor Overall, good meal and pretty reasonable bill. Will definitely be coming back to check out the rest of the menu!

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