One of the best-kept secrets in Cool Springs! The happy hour offers a tremendous value and the food is consistently excellent. The ceviche in particular really stands out, it is always fresh and prepared to perfection. What truly elevates the experience is the outstanding service. From the GM, Ellen, to our attentive and personable server, Lucas, entire team goes above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. If you are looking for a relaxed yet high quality dining experience, this spot is your spot. read more

Went (again) because this is the 4th time I have had it now and the word of the day is consistent. I have tried something different each time and its fresh, and delish and I am already ready to go back! This time had two rolls with soy paper- The Beach and the Roja. Both were 5/5 for me! My husband had the Spicy Gringo and I had a bite, it was very flavorful (very gingery but I like that!). Can't wait to come back! read more

Generally, food in the middle of a highly touristic areas in any city is not the best and carries a few notable downsides: overpriced and lacking in quality to retain return customers. Blue Sushi opened in 2022 and is located on the upper floor of Assembly Food Hall. The location that creates those natural tourist zone risks, but manages to avoid them very successfully by serving excellent sushi. Fresh delicious uni, sustainably raised salmon, escolar and many other options. The initial yellowtail jalapeño American classic appetizer was a solid dish, although the cuts of yellowtail were poorly cut, the fish still tasted great. Sashimi is excellent and their coconut juice based drink is excellent. As a whole, a wonderful restaurant with a good patio to enjoy a relaxing afternoon. It's all the American sushi classics served in a pleasant atmosphere with very kind staff who are attentive. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Uni Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Went on a late Saturday afternoon- Pros: Great outdoor seating with max people watching Strong happy hour even on the weekends! Strong margarita for only $8 during HH Friendly waitress Pretty presentations Cons: None of the food was very fresh or flavorful :( We went with the crispy Brussels, ceviche, lion roll, and tuna crispy roll- all of it looked beautiful but the overall taste was meh read more

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I really like their happy hour (especially all day Sunday happy hour!). The cocktails are batched so they can keep up with demand, but that makes some of them kind of meh. I wish they'd make them on demand when they aren't busy, but that would make the batch ones sit around longer. It's a strange problem to have. Either serve drinks quickly with consistent flavor or batch prepare them and mute the flavors a bit. I like the blueberry one okay so I'd recommend that if you're looking for a good quality/good price situation. I sat at the bar and service was okay. The whole restaurant is such a dark and moody vibe (in the best way). The food we ordered came out without waiting too long which is always appreciated. I like the mushroom one and the cowboy one (both vegan). The brussels sprouts are also really yummy. Definitely worth the visit if you're able to come during happy hour to maximize your spend. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We went for a Saturday lunch and were surprised to find out it was Happy Hour. Awesome discounts on a large portion of the menu. I ordered the chicken lettuce wraps and they were huge! We made a reservation, but I wouldn't say it's needed. Great spot in a cute area read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Chicken LETTUCE WRAPS - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

After being in Nashville all week eating and drink lots of fast/fried food, we wanted something fresh. We were recommended to this place by a local bartender. She did not steer us wrong. The food was delicious and the staff were extra friendly to our large party. They were very accommodating and just overall good vibes. The food was fresh and filling. I'm so glad we came. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Saki bomb - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We decided to go here after the farmer's market. I wasn't planning on writing a review, but after tasting we crab ragoon I just had to. The vibe is great, decor is great. We went on a Sunday afternoon and there was loads of seating, no rush whatsoever. I had just eaten, so I didn't order a full meal. Instead, I got the house lime margarita and mango crab rangoon. I went with Taijin on the rim and can't go back - so good! Or could have been stronger, but I like em strong. The crab rangoon was the best I've ever had, no contest. So, naturally, I had to write a review. Definitely going back! Our server was also very personable and that's always a nice touch. Feeling like staff are running around and stressed kind of impedes the experience. read more

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Came here with a friend for the first time and had a really good time. The vibes were good as well as the food. We came on a Sunday and took advantage of the Happy Hour. It wasn't super busy when we came; however, the service we had was top tier. I ordered the Hawaiian Roll and the Cherry Bomb, both were amazing. There are soo many options on the menu, so i have to come back to try other items. I want to come back with my husband. He's vegan and they have an extensive vegan sushi menu that I think he would enjoy. You can't beat the location. This is perfect for a great meal with friends or a date night/day. I will definitely be back. read more

This place was so good we went back two days in a row! We were at a conference in Nashville and luckily my nephew who is local took us on a Sunday night! The fact that they do Happy Hour pretty much all day every day is such a bonus. All the rolls were fresh and not packed with rice, service was great also! The only complaint I have is the music is way too loud. The next day at lunch when it was pretty quiet, we had a much better experience, dined longer and spent more! read more

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Went after an event at Bridgestone for my friend's birthday. She's vegan so they had an extensive vegan menu for her. The service was nice and it wasn't busy at all (probably due in part to the ice storm over the past week). Everyone liked their food too. Would definitely go back if I'm in the downtown area before or after an event. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - KOMBU MISO SOUP (VG) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Unfortunately, we didn't get to try the sushi due to poor service. On Thursday evening (April 2), the restaurant appeared severely understaffed. Despite only a few diners inside, we were told there would be a 30-minute wait. We waited at the bar, ordered drinks, and informed staff we were waiting for a table. After 30 minutes, there was no update or communication. Meanwhile, no new diners arrived and several tables opened up. There was no visible host, and the overall operation felt disorganized. Given the lack of communication and management, we decided to leave. We eventually received a text saying our table was ready--2.5 hours later. read more

1st time trying this place after seeing an ad for their Veganuary special. I was blown away to see that their regular sushi menu had a full list of vegan options!! The Cowboy with the tempura pickle was fun/unique. We ordered 4 different rolls - the vegan Philly was my fave. The plant-based smoked salmon was amazing and satisfied my cravings for a regular Philly roll (my fave before veganism). I'm so stoked to have a cool downtown restaurant as an option for when we go out with our friends. Mitch was our bartender & he was very welcoming & took great care of us. We will for sure come back! As far as ambiance, it reminded me of an upscale/less over stimulating Hawkers. The paper lanterns throughout the space looked really cool. Also! Their happy hour specials are AWESOME! I'll include a pic of some of the happy hour menu read more

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What an unexpected gem in the heart of Broadway St. We were trying to get to the Assembly Hall food court, but stumbled on this place on the way. Wow!! My expectations for sushi in Nashville were, well, not high. But oh. My. God. The sake toro was some of the best I have ever had. Absolutely to die for. I didn't try the seared version, but should have! We each had a miso soup which had great flavor and generous cuts of mushrooms in addition to the tofu and seaweed. We shared the beef that you cook on a hot stone (can't remember the name) and the beef was such high quality and so delicious. My partner had the Itchy Seabass and loved it, then we rounded out the meal with the Yellowtail serrano dish as recommended by our server. Another standout menu item with bright, fresh flavors. It was a chill, calm vibe for a late lunch. Sad this place is so far away because I would be a regular here! Highly recommend. read more

Ok so i frequent blue sushi sake for a reason! I love when i can snag a seat at the bar, because people pack it out lol definitely get a rezzy if thats your vibe! The calamari is so so good! The charted edamame don't make nonsense! Their huge selection of drinks, bot alcoholic and non are impressive. Service is great, and food is Always on point! Great for a date of just a girls night out, the sushi is well prepared and always fresh!! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Me and my bestie enjoying the vibes! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

A tell tale sign of a good sushi place is how fresh their sashimi is. Well, it's not. The maguro tuna sashimi I ordered was colorless with almost white sheen to it. The service was friendly but slow. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - That's not the type of tuna sashimi you ever want to see at a sushi joint. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

First night in Nashville and I made a reservation here before flying out. I love Sushi and this spot was just around the corner from where I would be staying. I checked in for my reservation, and was seated immediately. The hostess was friendly and chipper. My server came over and asked if she could get me anything to drink besides water. I ordered the White Peach Daiquiri. It was really good, I enjoyed the popping peach Boba that was in the drink. Sunday they have happy Hour specials all day long - killer deal honestly. I ordered the spicy garlic edemame and a miso soup. The miso soup was brought over nearly instantaneous to me placing the order. Their Miso Soup was one of the best flavored miso soup I have ever had. Highly recommend - so good I debated a bowl to go. The spicy garlic edemame was cooked perfectly, and was delicious - the spice flavor reminded me of a spicier version of Tajin. They were delicious, they will make your nose run! I ordered the Lion King roll off the happy Hour Menu, the Iguana roll off the normal menu and asked my server if she had any recommendations - she suggested the tataki maki and that was the 3rd roll I ordered. All 3 rolls were delicious, the Lion King Roll ended up being my favorite. I enjoyed that they have the whipped wasabi, but it was the spiciest wasabi I have had in a while. Everyone in the restaurant seemed to be enjoying themselves, the staff was friendly, the restaurant was busy, a bit loud but overall a great experience. I would definitely eat here again, maybe even again before I fly home! read more

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My daughter said her rolls were some of the best she'd had. Definitely pricey, but it's downtown so that's to be expected. They text you when ready. Didn't take long. read more

Really impressed with this vibey sushi joint adjacent to the always fun assembly food hall. My wife had been telling me that Blue Sushi was being slept on as she had eaten there several times without me. I hardly ever find myself downtown around dinner time but since my wife & I were getting ready to see Marc Maron at Tpac we decided to grab dinner beforehand. Friday around 6 it was pretty quiet & even though we had reservations I don't think they would be necessary in most situations. When we left around 7:30 it was picking up but still not packed. Happy hour runs until 6 & the happy hour menu has plenty of options at 20-25% off full menu pricing on some popular options. I had a $5 Kirin draft & an order of crab mango rangoon from the happy hour menu, which for the price of $11.50 for both is hard to beat. My mains were a Godzilla roll & a tuna tataki roll. Both were high quality, not cheap sushi rice & not slapped together. Presentation & flavor both on point. Service was really good & we were approached a few minutes before happy hour was over to make sure we didn't want to get another discounted drink ordered, which I appreciated. I would highly recommend stopping here as a sit down alternative to the food hall especially during happy hour. read more

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This place was absolutely amazing! The sushi tasted so fresh and delicious. We actually came 2 days in a row because of how good it was! We ordered off the happy hour menu which had many options and was affordable. Our server was really nice and helpful giving us recommendations. Food came out fast. It's very clean inside and very cute. I would love to come back someday and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting that area! My favorites were the crunchy blue, the crunchy red, and the tidal wave. read more

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Ambiance is really cool, they took at least 10 mins to get a table ready even though the place wasn't full. Our waiter wasn't great, he took awhile to take our order and any requests we made he totally forgot. Two requests to be exact. The food was good, ocean salad had more seaweed I didn't like than like. read more

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Waited 10 min before getting seated. Beautiful ambiance and dining experience. All the rolls were delicious and very filling. The rolls ranged from 10-15 so not extremely pricey. Only complaint was that the service was a little show and our server wasn't very attentive. He took awhile to bring my friend her sprite and forgot the extra ginger we requested. Other than that, the food and dining experience was great. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Lion King, Spicy Gringo, Spider Maki, Godzilla Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This place was amazing!! We came for girls night before hitting up Broadway. It was so good and the team was able to help us get out on time for our next event. Me and a friend split the spicy tuna rice cakes, the lion king, and the San Marcos and all of it was so good. One of our friends was vegetarian and they had SO MANY options and every single one hit the spot and tasted real. The cocktails were. Delicious as well and paired well with the sushi. I wish I had space for dessert but can't wait to try on my next visit! read more

Service was great, nice atmosphere. Unfortunately the sushi tasted great but was poorly done and sloppy. Rolls were not uniform and fish was oddly sliced. Some pieces had hard scales, others , the fish was folling off the top or out of the roll. Good food, not expertly done read more

Wonderful sushi spot. Great vibe with the upbeat music. very helpful service and accommodating to all the allergy requests. The manager even came out to go over options too service read more

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This spot is a real treat. The second you enter, the vibe is there. So pretty, dimmed lighting, and great seating. The food is really special - as a group we got brussels sprouts (would return for those alone), gyoza, sushi and ramen. Incredible. The dessert was also incredible and very unique, we'd never seen anything like it! To top it off, the staff was incredibly kind (and gave us a free dessert to make up for a very late dish, super sweet). I would absolutely prioritize visiting this spot!! read more

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Service level is one of the best in class. The waitress is so nice and polite. I really recommend this spot to my local friends read more

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Consistency is key! I've been to 4 different locations and they are pretty consistent. I love the vegan options; they have dedicated sections. I try to catch the happy hour; you can try many items at a more affordable price. We enjoyed this location's patio! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Shishito Peppers - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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My friend lives in Nashville and recommended Blue Sushi as her favorite sushi in town. We had an amazing time! The staff was very attentive to the allergies in our party including mine and it made me feel very well taken care of and that my food was safe to eat. We made a reservation for a Friday night and were seated quickly, our orders were taken quickly as well and the server gave amazing recommendations and was knowledgeable of the menu. We ordered mocktails/cocktails. The mocktails ordered were delicious! I believe I chose the hibiscus lemonade. The menu is a a carte so we ordered a bunch to share. Most of it being sashimi. I don't remember the exact names but I do know I ordered albacore, yellowtail and the rainbow roll. All were delicious! The ambiance inside is very swanky. Dimly lit, cool music playing and beautiful Japanese art. I loved my first time here and will be back next time I visit! read more

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I'm already planning my next visit. The service was fast and fantastic. We showed up for our reservation a few minutes early which was a little before Happy Hour ended and our server was so nice and let us order food and drinks from the HH menu which saved us some money. They even came back one more time with 1 minute to go so we could order another drink and more HH food. Service like this makes me a loyal customer. The food was out of this world and so filling. You can easily get several shareable as and rolls to make this a great place for date night. I can't wait to go back with friends. I recommend the Lion King roll and the Crab Rangoons! read more

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When you shouldn't take your friends advice on what to eat in Nashville... food here was mediocre but service was horrid. The only saving grace was the manager... he was the best part of eating here. Great sense of customer support and very friendly. He was receptive to feedback on one of our drinks - the Strawberry Margarita ( whatever they cleverly call it). And that Strawberry Margarita tastes and smells like a lot of my bad college decisions... read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Japanese Whisky Strawberry Daisy (strawberry Margarita) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We had a large group and we decided on this place. A little trouble getting seated at first because of the size of our group but it worked out. They have an indoor and outdoor seating area and a decent sized bar as well as. Good menu and I liked that it was seperated by raw or not raw. I'm not a huge sashimi fan as I prefer cooked over raw but they had plenty of options for both. Presentation was nice as well. It looked good which always helps. The dessert options were delicious as well. Service was good and I would come back next time I'm in the area again. read more

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Living in East Tennessee and not having any decent Sushi restaurants close by, I crave it. Came to Nashville and we ended up in Blue Sushi. Our server was awesome. Very friendly and had great suggestions for food and drinks. We went with his suggestion on sake and rolls. Awesome suggestions. The place was real cool looking inside. I wanted to sit at the bar, because it looked welcoming, but we decided to take a booth. Glad we did. The experience was relaxing and the sushi was fresh. I will definitely be back. read more

I love this sushi spot! It's super aesthetically pleasing and the rolls are delicious! Definitely recommend the Lion King roll, oh my gosh! Their cocktails are great and so pretty. I also recommend their ceviche for an appetizer or edamame. The staff is friendly and this can be perfect for a date nite or meeting up with a group. read more

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Cool atmosphere! Loved everything! We had maki and sashimi. Started with ceviche, mango crab rangoon and calamari. Service was on point! read more

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Place was packed definitely need reservations. Service was quick at the bar. We got the crab ragoons and spicy edemame that are always good. We tried the tidal wave roll this time (the left) that was sooo good & 2 of the lion king rolls we know we always like. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - TIDAL WAVE *LION KING - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I'm visiting town for a bodybuilding competition and was craving sushi post show. Blue Sushi had great reviews and was within walking distance, with a reasonably priced menu, so I just had to come check it out. I arrived a lil before 9 but it was still fairly busy - I waited about 30 minutes to be seated. My server was attentive though, and the ambiance is great. This dinner hit just the spot, but most items left me wanting to add something to it. The edamame had a good spice but was a lil dry for my preference (better with soy sauce drizzled on). I had high hopes for the mango crab Rangoons, the flavor pairing and concept was cool, but they severely lack filling, which in my opinion is the best part of Rangoons. The lion king roll was my favorite of the three, the thriller was recommended over the tidal wave, but I felt it was a lil heavy on the creamy sauce, and the spider maki was aight. Spider needed a lil more flavor and was better dipped in wasabi soy sauce. The chocolate spring rolls weren't what I was expecting at all - I was expecting thin wonton wrapped chocolate with a dipping sauce, but was pleasantly blown away with this dish. The raspberry topping was the perfect compliment - but I wish I had more of it! Definitely made for sharing but glad I grabbed to try on my own. read more

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Great atmosphere. Beautiful October day with the retractable doors open. Service was attentive and very professional. Both meals were great! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - *THE BEACH - Sushi Bars Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Blue is hands down me and my husband's favorite sushi restaurant...ever! We have been coming to this location for the past few months ever since moving to TN and have been going to the other US locations for years. The staff here has always been friendly and the food has been consistently amazing and perfectly done. The Lion King roll can't be beat. Highly highly recommend Blue Sushi!!! read more

This was a great location my wife and I came too for lunch. Every time we are in an area with a Blue Sushi we have to go. The staff were quick and friendly and the rolls were delicious. We had a wonderful lunch and enjoyed sitting out on their balcony. I highly recommend stopping in, especially during their lunch and/or happy hour specials. read more