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    BluWave Sushi

    4.5 (156 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Krab Daddy Screaming Salmon

    Sushi was on the expensive side, I wish I could say it was worth it but it was drenched in some sort of sauce that confused my taste buds... Seating arrangement was rather uncomfortable I felt like other people at the adjacent tables were dining with me Our waiter was friendly and full of energy while providing fast service Crab Rangoon 3/10 Sushi 4/10

    Ivana S.

    My favorite sushi spot in town. The service is great and you can sit at the bar while they make your rolls

    Amanda T.

    I was attracted to this place because they have pretty good happy hour deals! Buy one get one and even on the weekends which is huge! I ordered to-go which was a very easy process. I will also say that they charge an extra 3% for credit card so if you don't want that added, bring cash or a debit card. Overall, I was fairly disappointed by the food because I had high expectations with all the good reviews. We ordered the spicy tuna, Big boss, and Tampa Bay Raw roll. The rice on each roll was dried out and didn't taste very fresh. The texture is off-putting and made it hard to get through the rolls. The spicy tuna roll was fairly average - similar to sushi you would get at fresh market or Publix. The Big Boss had a lot of fish but the dried rice and stretchy seaweed texture was throwing me off. Also, the kewpie mayo is a little too overpowering and takes over the entire flavor profile. The Tampa Bay roll was the best of the 3 rolls, it was good with lots of fish but still probably not something that I would go out of my way for.

    Fresh roll, house salad, goddess roll

    In area and craving sushi, decided on this little hole in the wall and it did not disappoint. The seared Tuna tataki was our favorite but we didn't eat anything that wasn't outstanding. And even better, we stopped by at Happy hour and got a discount on our BOGO hand roll. NOTE: This is a BYOB establishment so come prepared.

    White Truffle Salmon
    Tiffany B.

    When I tell you this place is fantastic, it truly is! This spot is a hidden gem in the Tampa Bay Area and I need more people to know about it! The food is incredible, the service is out of this world, and the vibes are top notch. Everything I tried is so incredibly fresh and I love the fact that it's BYOB so you can drink whatever your heart desires while eating-- with no corkage fee which is . You can tell that a lot of time and effort is put into their creations and with the way everything tastes, you need to check them out!

    Tiffany H.

    BluWave Sushi did not disappoint!! This gem is a place where you can most definitely find the best sushi and vibes. The staff were phenomenal and interacted with their guest the entire time. I was given a complimentary cucumber salad which was light and refreshing. My main dishes were fresh and OMG so delicious. I had the dynamite mussels and Tsunami Roll. Both of my plates were cleaned in no time. I love how they encourage you to BYOB to enjoy with your meal. I tried the Lychee Japanese Soda for the first time and it was delicious as well. I can't wait to come back and tell my friends about this new spot that I've tried. Kudos to the chef

    White Truffle Salmon
    Paulo I.

    ow! Everything was amazing--the service, the food, and the ambiance. BluWave is smaller than I expected, with limited seating, but I actually liked that because it felt more personal. I love the sushi here! The White Truffle Salmon is a must-try. I see why it's called BluWave--they have a unique blue wasabi sauce. The sushi and sashimi are high quality. The service was also spectacular. The staff made sure we had everything we needed and checked to see if we liked our food. Since raw fish isn't for everyone, it was nice that they asked. Overall, a great experience!

    Spicy Tuna Makimono Roll Spicy Salmon Makimono Roll
    Chandler C.

    Immediately gonna start this off by saying the spicy tuna makimono roll is delicious. I also got the same roll with spicy salmon that was good too but the flavor on the tuna really stood out. The ginger was delicious as well. The staff was super sweet and fast. The ambiance is very cute. it's an intimate space with bar seating and a booth area for a larger group

    Dragon Roll & Tampa Bay Roll
    Caitlin B.

    Just go.... Delicious, fresh, unique sushi rolls. Very quaint establishment and wonderful staff. BYOB. We ordered the Tampa Bay Raw Roll and Dragon Roll and could not decide which we preferred. We can't wait to come back.

    Michelle H.

    Loved this restaurant! We sat at the sushi bar and the chef was really engaging and nice. He gave us a delicious seaweed salad to start and the White Truffle Salmon which was AMAZING. So fresh and unique flavor. For our sushi rolls we had the BlueZilla roll and they added blue sauce to the roll which makes sense for the name of the restaurant. It was absolutely great!

    Abby D.

    Such a hole in the wall, I'm so lucky to have finally tried it. Place is tiny inside and yet my friends (party of 7) decided to take up all the seating inside. Staff was beyond friendly to accommodate us and provided greats service. There's still a cute bar too to fit about 10 or so. BYOB is honestly so fun and clutch to have no corking fee. They provided a complimentary cucumber salad to start which was delicious! For rolls, highly recommend the dragon roll - I got mine with salmon. So fresh with a perfect crunch. My friend got the bluvilla with eel (which I usually don't like) and I absolutely loved it! Only downside I found through the whole night is that the rolls weren't served with ginger :( Fair prices, unique small business, to die for sushi. Will definitely be back!

    Volcano Roll, Chicken Teriyaki Roll & Krab Daddy Roll
    Dan H.

    Super cozy restaurant with a sushi bar with an amazing staff & even better food!! The Pork Gyoza & Krab Rabgoons were great appetizers & then the hand crafted sushi rolls blew us away. We also took advantage of the BYOB and staff was awesome enough to chill my wine for me! My partner is not a huge raw/sushi person and enjoyed every bit. We will be back!

    Jenn L.

    Enjoyed BluWave Sushi and super fresh too! Apparently, the chef came from Noble Rice too! It is pretty small inside and only has two real tables and the rest of the seating is at the bar. Has a cool ambiance. I don't remember what sushi I ordered because I told the chef to surprise us with whatever rolls and it did no disappoint. We also ordered the truffle salmon which was their monthly specials and WOW it was so good. I'd come back again and the price is right! They should have happy hour in the future loll.

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    Best sushi in Tampa! Our new favorite spot. Staff extremely friendly. Great atmosphere.

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    Incredible sushi! The staff is very welcoming and enthusiastic. Highly recommend the Bluezilla Roll!

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    Best sushi in Tampa by far and it's not even close. The service is amazing and the fish is top quality.

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    2 years ago

    Great rolls and amazing staff. Everyone is so friendly. The ambiance is very nice, perfect for date night #No sushi no life

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    1 year ago

    absolutely the best sushi in Tampa. the bluefin toro was spectacular, the staff was incredibly kind. all in my favorite spot.

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    Sushi was excellent and fresh!! Spicy edamame was tasty as well. And a cute little place too:)

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    4 years ago

    IMO, the best sushi in town. Tiny tiny place though, so dorm bed surprised if you don't get an immediate seat.

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    Thank you for such generous words! We look forward to seeing you soon

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    Thank you for the generous review! We look forward to see you soon!

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    4 years ago

    Scallop Bomb Roll was awesome, service almost perfect it is a great place to eat sushi

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    Beautiful, cozy sushi bar. Super fresh ingredients with a creative menu. Try the scallop bomb roll....

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    Ask the Community - BluWave Sushi

    Do you serve sake? Your website says no beer or wine

    Hello! We haven't received out beer/wine license yet so in the meantime, you can BYOB no charge! Cheers

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    Recently visited Haiku for a friend's Birthday Dinner and had some items I loved and some that I…read moredid not care for. To start the crab cake was amazing. Didn't need all the micro greens for garnish on top but this could be overlooked because taste and flavor was amazing. The tuna tartare was super tasty as well and I would definitely order this again same comment for micro greens on this dish - didn't need this and found myself moving it off the dishes to actually enjoy the item. The two not so favorite dishes for me were the fried rice topped with fried chicken. While chicken was very tasty the rice was extremely basic. Could have used eggs or other ingredients to elevate this dish. Also the Volcano roll was extremely disappointing. Normally the volcano topping is cooked or (torched) and this topping was cold and very unappetizing. Would not recommend this roll. Overall this place is a hit or miss. Service for our large party wasn't bad and everything came out pretty quickly!

    Terrible from start to finish. Waited 25 minutes at hostess stand without anyone coming to help…read more Ended up seating myself and waiting another 15 minutes for a waitress to help. Food is terrible - they even forgot the egg as a part of my ramen and brought me a frozen egg when I mentioned the missing item which was disgusting. Octopus is so tough and chewy. Terribly cooked from frozen. Mango sticky rice is absolutely horrendous. Nothing like what you expect. Temperature is terrible - they don't use A/C so it's incredibly hot and humid in restaurant. Avoid this place at all costs.

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    Sara was honestly the highlight of our night. Super fun energy, knew the menu inside and out, and…read moreher recommendations did not disappoint. The food and vibe at Ro are already great but having a server who actually cares makes such a difference. Will definitely be asking for her next time we come back!

    Had a fabulous dinner at Ro while visiting Tampa last month with my sister! We were both craving…read moresushi and this was the perfect spot for a girls night out. We also love Hyde Park and it's just so nice to walk around that area before or after your meal. We started off with cocktails -- I went with the pomelo (nikka coffey gin, aperol, grapefruit, szechuan peppercorn) and she got the shinshun (sparkling sake, yuzu extract, & honey). We both really enjoyed our drinks. For appetizers, we shared the wagyu gyoza and I also got a couple pieces of nigiri -- Hokkaido Hotate (scallop) and the otoro (fatty tuna belly). Yum! We both ordered sushi rolls (maki) for our mains. I got the Ro signature roll which has spicy tuna, avocado, and hamachi. My sis got the classic tempura shrimp roll topped with crispy potato chips which was a nice twist. We definitely got our sushi fix! The end of every meal comes with a complimentary sweet surprise and I'm so glad we saved just enough room for dessert. They make their own ice cream in-house and have fun rotating flavor combinations. I can't remember the exact flavor we had, but it had a passion fruit ganache on top with some crumble topping and it was phenomenal! Some of the best ice cream I've ever had. That alone is worth going back for.

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