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    4.7 (63 reviews)

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    Rachel B.

    We had a really great dinner at Bluefin Bistro. We were seated right away and the service was quick. We ordered several appetizers including the soft-shell crab, sashimi platter and spicy tuna on crispy rice. It was all so good! Our favorite sushi roll was the crunch scallop! And we also really enjoyed the rainbow roll. I would recommend checking out Bluefin Bistro!

    Afiya P.

    Excellent service. Our waitress was very attentive and the sushi chef was very helpful on suggesting for sauces and substitutions. Will definitely be back

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    Paolo S.

    Bluefin Bistro and Kitchen stands out as one of the better sushi spots on the Pike.. The rolls are generously packed with fish. More than other nearby options. The tun and salmon rolls are consistently solid and reasonably priced at around $9 each. I've tried the sushi box as well, which is $20. It comes with gyoza, tempura, salad, miso soup, spicy tuna rolls, and four pieces of nigiri. The box comes with variety. I also tried the omakase before, which features eight types of fish and hand roll. A great pick if you want to sample a bit of everything. And yes, I couldn't resist... I ate a few pieces before snapping these pics. Parking in the garage is free, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood.

    Jim H.

    I came on a Friday night right after dinner rush. There were plenty of seats available, that being said I decided to sit at the bar. The restaurant seemed very modern and a great place for both a casual or business dinner. I ordered a sashimi dinner and appetizer and a bottle of Saki that was suggested by the waiter. Everything tasted great, fresh, and nothing seemed frozen like other places I've been. The pieces of sashimi were thick and I felt like I got a really great deal. If you're looking for a place that's tucked in a shopping center and not to busy that taste great and won't break the bank I would suggest this place. Lastly when finding parking I stuffed the under ground parking where the Harris teeter is.

    Hannah H.

    About a 3.5: Bluefish Bistro had recently opened in the plaza where Harris Teeter is - this Korean-owned sushi restaurant offers an extensive menu that includes hot and cold apps, salads, sashimi, nigiri, maki rolls, specialty rolls, entrees (such as bento boxes, grilled chicken, grilled salmon, garlic shrimp, etc.), noodle dishes, soups, and daily lunch specials. We came here for an early dinner and were able to be seated right away. We ordered: +two ootoro nigiris - the ootoro was fresh and melted in our mouths; I loved that they didn't use too much rice +tempura udon - in a kombu broth with a side of shrimp and vegetable (zucchini, sweet potato) tempura; definitely request some togarashi; the broth was way too bland for me; the veggie tempura were definitely more crispier; the shrimp, while large and juicy, the batter was less crispy and a little more soggy +the Sashimi Combo B - this came with a chef's choice of 15 pieces of sashimi; nicely presented with generous cuts; there were a few cuts that were okay, and some that I didn't care for; the quality of the fish was okay; this was served with a generous cup of miso and a salad that a delicious creamy sesame dressing I thought it was funny that they had tiki glasses to serve water in - ha! The staff were very welcoming and kind; very attentive, and everything was cleared in a timely manner. The space is cute and cozy. Parking is free in the retail underground garage, and the restaurant is easy to get to. +ootoro nigiris +good veggie tempura +friendly & kind service! +free retail garage parking available

    Ameena A.

    So happy that this spot opened up near me for when I need some sushi!! The physical spot and ambiance is so cute - parking is also easy and free in the Harris Teeter lot. Big pro for this area! I got my food to go so can't speak too much to service, however I can speak on the food. I thought the portion sizes were great, and it tasted good. My one minor complaint is that the rice was extremely sticky - way too much so (perhaps something wasn't balanced when making the rice). Still, I can hope that this won't be the case all the time - and will definitely return!

    Yoshi M.

    I was looking for a nice, relaxed spot to eat sushi with a friend and stumbled upon this place on a whim. Parking was convenient with the garage next door, though it's easy to get turned around, so remember where you park. The restaurant is located a few doors down from Harris Teeter at the front of the building. Upon entering, I was seated quickly. The staff were very friendly while I waited for my friend to arrive. Once we both sat down and received our waters, we browsed the menu and ordered a variety of sushi. The food came out relatively quickly, and as we were finishing our first rolls, the server promptly asked if we wanted more. We happily ordered a few more rolls. Overall, everything tasted good and my friend and I enjoyed catching up over a nice meal. I noticed a few parties of four and a couple of two, but the venue isn't the largest, so I'm not sure how well it would accommodate larger groups. Nonetheless, it was an enjoyable experience and I would definitely like to try more items from the menu.

    Hannah H.

    My friend and I came on a slower evening and we found garage parking within a very short walk to the bistro. Even though there was only one server managing the floor, the service was lovely. The interior is pretty and it felt perfect for a cozy and quiet date atmosphere. The portions were large and the sushi was pretty standard. Overall a good experience.

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    Jazlene G.

    If you are an Ariake fan, you'll love this new sushi spot! This spot is a chef-owned family restaurant - a relatively small restaurant with a modern, clean interior. Service is really nice and quick, providing you miso soup and salad as starters, and a cool tiki water cup haha. They probably serve some of the freshest fish & ingredients, and they also provide specialty cuts that you usually can't find anywhere else. We had Madai, Kanpachi, Uni, and a range of Bluefin Tuna: Otoro (super-fatty), Chu-toro (medium-fatty), and Akami (lean-tuna), and for the specialty rolls, I was obsessed over the Summer Breeze that was topped with strawberries. Highly recommend this spot, and will definitely be back!

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    Sushi was great. Probably the best I've had in this area. Great service too. Good place to go with friends for a bite to eat and talk.

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    Great sushi, great service reasonably priced. Awesome lil spot for some delicious food.

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    A bit pricier but also better sushi. I liked the artfully sliced apple that come with the sushi.

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    Best sushi I've had in Arlington. Clean and lovely atmosphere. Staff very kind. Excellent customer service

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    Delicious new sushi joint. I went for lunch for the first time recently. I will be back.

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    When I hear sushi and all you can eat in the same sentence I typically proceed with caution. No…read moreneed for caution here. From the moment I walked in Kay gave prompt, professional service. He walked me through the options and ordering was a breeze. The price point is a little higher than your average all you can eat dining experience, but well worth it. I must've had 15 pieces of nigiri. Having worked in a sushi restaurant I can tell you it was phenomenally well done. Beautifully fresh and buttery and the sushi rice was perfect. The eel kamameshi was a highlight and came with a showing amount of eel. Finished everything off with the matcha tiramisu and a cup of green tea. I won't need to eat for days. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you Kay and team!

    First off, let me just say.... If I'm honest, whenever I…read moreshow up to an AYCE I'm always skeptical with the quality of the food, especially when it comes to sushi but wow, I was blown away how great it was for AYCE. The set- up and the ambiance is very comfortable and sleek/modern with the main sushi chefs in the middle and the tables around them. The tables have waiters and a tablet at the table like most hot pot/kbbq places and you can order everything off of there. I have only been here once and wanted to try to low tier without going "all in" on the top tier option of diamond without knowing how the basics would taste. Let me say if the bottom tier was as good as it was, I'm excited to come back to try the next tier! Anyway, the basic tier already comes with a lot of sushi options and should be enough for those who are craving just sushi. All of the cuts of nigiri was great, all tender with great flavor, but what stood out to me the most was actually the yellowtail, super buttery and great flavor. The eel was also a top choice! All the rolls were good basic to the fancier ones, I would say that most of the bang for the buck would be the nigiri. The rolls are good but a little too much rice for me personally. The appetizers, didn't spend too much time on them but the chicken karaage was solid and the seaweed salad was my two favorite. Overall, super solid for the price and I'd totally want to go again to try more of their options! 100% recommend!

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