I ordered take out and was completely surprised. The food was very hot (even the miso soup) and…read morefresh. Did pick up and the food was ready when I arrived (great service) and people were sooo very nice. I did hibachi dinner with scallops, the scallops were perfectly cooked. Totally amazed, really thought they would be tough and just white in color, juicy and a perfect sear-Bravo! Loved the fresh crispy salad and the ginger dressing was so good, not the average type dressing. I look forward to going in to Sushi Bear and try the fresh Sushi.

This was my first time here a friend recommended this spot for a cute sushi date with my girls. I…read morearrived first and the servers were ready to assist let me pick the my own table and gave me time to wait instead of pressuring me to order without my other party there. Now the sushi was amazing we tried some new and also got a couple classics.They gave us a complimentary holiday roll and miso soup for everyone at the table to start. What I loved is I was able to modify one of my rolls without so much spice and there was no hesitation. The snow crab is my favorite and I'll be getting that roll every time I come! It was a friend early birthday and they gave her a birthday tiramisu along with a whole performance at the table,dimmed the lights and even gave us trampolines to join in. This place absolutely blew me away.

Came here for my birthday and did the full Omakase experience. What an amazing experience!…read moreDelicious food and drinks. Right from the get-go you were in for a flavor adventure. The chef was very detailed and even explained every dish. My wife and I loved it so much, we're already planning our next one! Worth every single penny!

We came here for my husband's birthday and a late Mother's Day dinner. I've been wanting to try the…read moreOmakase tasting experience but figured we would try the dining room first. I made a reservation and we arrived on time. We stood in the front awkwardly for about 10 minutes while the host and the host that she was training bickered about where they were going to seat us. The manager caught onto what was happening and did offer us a starter to compensate for that, which was nice. Unfortunately the service still felt lacking throughout. I saw my drink sit at the bar for quite a while while my husband sipped his beer. The server was super sweet, but not as attentive as I'd expect especially since it wasn't busy. The fish tasted fresh and mostly everything was really good. My favorites were the drama queen roll, the blood orange akami, and the truffle unagi roll. I wouldn't get the truffle enoki mushrooms again- the texture was off (chewy/stringy). The cocktail I got was the nori margarita and didn't feel it was anything special. The glass and straw it was served in was kind of throwing it off for me. I'd go a different drink route next time. I liked the vibe of the restaurant and felt like the ambience was great for date night. It had a sexy feel. I wish there was music or if there was I didn't notice it, because I could hear everything the table next to me was saying. They also brought a refreshing treat for my husband's birthday. We'd be open to coming back.

This was my second time eating here with the first being almost 2 years ago. It was for a…read moregraduation party so we came with about 30 people. Prior reservations were made so we were quickly seated. The aesthetics of this place is so nice and the service is on the same level. The food came out quickly and I loved the portion sizes on everything. Everything we ordered was 10/10. The curry with the roti was a little spicy but still so flavorful. I ordered the veggie fried basil rice and spring rolls which were all amazing. My friend loved her ragoons and the sushi seemed to impress everyone who ordered. The food is plated in a way that tells you the kitchen cares. I did love the little robot that was moving around helping the waitresses. Overall this was a great experience and I'm happy to see Uber Eats offers their rice bogo .

Came in last Saturday while visiting family and chose this place after spending a good amount of…read moretime reading reviews. We were bringing the whole family and hoping for a fun night, but unfortunately the experience didn't match the ratings. From the start, the tone felt off. When I called to make the reservation, the host immediately said, "We don't seat incomplete parties. We only wait 5 minutes or we give the table away." The policy itself is understandable, but the delivery came across harsh and unwelcoming. A more thoughtful approach like, "We kindly ask that your full party arrives within 5 minutes, otherwise we may need to seat other guests," would have felt very different. When we arrived early and asked if we could be seated sooner (with the rest of our party just minutes away), we were met with the same response again, which felt unnecessary given that there were several empty tables. Unfortunately, the service inside didn't improve. Our initial waiter was inattentive and at times dismissive. We had to ask for basic things like utensils and plates for shared appetizers, and the responses often came with an unwelcoming tone. At one point, when I asked for a plate and knife to share, the interaction became uncomfortable, and I ended up asking to speak with someone. The situation was handled poorly, and the waiter did not return. On the food side, I ordered the Massaman chicken curry at the lowest spice level, and it was still too spicy to enjoy. That said, most of my family did enjoy their meals, which I appreciated. Thankfully, a different waitress stepped in later and was kind and attentive--if the service had been like that from the beginning, the experience likely would have been very different. I also spoke with the manager, Jorge, who was receptive to the feedback and said he would address the issues, which I did appreciate. Overall, I was really disappointed given the strong reviews and the lively atmosphere happening around us. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I wouldn't return.

I just had another wonderful lunch, but it wasn't cheap. I…read morestarted with tempura shrimp (6), a large bottle of hot sake, then salmon, eel, tuna sushi, 2 each, finished with a bowl of green tea ice cream. The place is quiet, with Japanese background music. Very clean, and the very polite waitress is the epitome of Japanese politeness. I spent 6 months in Japan ~25 years ago, and this place is as close to that as I've found.

Although there was only one other table being served and they appeared to be closing out, our food…read moretook quite a while to come out. I ordered the shrimp hibachi, but unfortunately it was extremely salty. The fried rice and noodles were also fairly bland and lacked much flavor. On a positive note, I was happy to see that they offer lunch specials on the weekends, which is a great value.

Sushi is always fresh at the cozy restaurant. We love the dancing scallops app. I wish it came with…read moremore than 4 pieces. It's so good. The Super Mario is one of our favorite rolls. This was our first time trying new beginning. While everything was fresh, I couldn't help but feel like it was missing something in terms of flavor. That didn't stop us from devouring it. My daughter had the bento which was great. She said she was satisfied with the portion and overall taste/quality for the price. There are so many options to choose from. It'll take us a while to try them all. There's something for everyone including a vegan menu.

First time here. My daughter and son-in-law are regulars. Tiny restaurant big menu. No alcohol only…read morebeer and wine- which isn't a problem. We all shared an assortment of rolls for dinner. Everything was good. Staff was friendly. Will be back!

We frequently order/eat from Sake house 2... They never disappoint! The staff is genuine and kind,…read morethey even know what we always order, including drinks and remember it! We love dining from Sake House 2 because the staff is genuine and attentive to you. Excellent meals, superior quality and large portion sizes! We eat-in or go through Door Dash. They always cook the steak the way you want. If the door dash doesn't allow you to customize the order, you can call the restaurant and they will update and make it the way you want, such as without vegetables or without sesame seeds. Prices are exceptional. Dine-in lunch for Teriyaki ranges from $12-$14, (with chicken teriyaki is $12). Hibachi ranges from $12-$15. Dinner for Teriyaki ranges from $16-$24 (including 2x meat, like chicken and steak $24 and chicken teriyaki being $18. We don't like sushi, but they have an extensive number of sushi and put it on bamboo boat designs for how they serve at the restaurant. It's truly a work of art!

I've tried to try this place once before, but there's a strange smell in restaurant that's a bit…read moreoff-putting. Last time I got a drink but left without eating. Today I stuck it out, and I can confirm you get used to the smell haha! The service was great. My waitress was super sweet. She was really on top of it and had that knack of showing up exactly when you need her and leaving you alone for the rest of it. 10/10. The Sapporo beer was good. I got the spicy tuna roll and the Diablo roll. I LOVED the Diablo roll. The tuna roll was pretty boring- it's about half the size and about half the price. They're generous with the tuna, there's just not much going on besides that. So I would definitely recommend getting a specialty roll! Can't wait to try more in the future :)

My partner and I celebrated our engagement here in 2024, and we returned for our first anniversary…read morebecause we love it so much! The staff was incredibly attentive and made us feel well cared for. Once they learned it was our anniversary, everyone greeted us warmly! Best sushi in Jacksonville, hands down! Always so fresh + flavorful with great portions. We ordered the Oceanside and Sand Dollar roll. Oceanside is a MUST try, it truly is the best sushi roll I've had in Jax. The atmosphere is luxurious and feels like you're stepping into a whole new city! Love it here!!!

This is an update to my previous 5-star review. I hope it doesn't erase all that, because it says a…read morelot of good things. Unfortunately, our last visit to O-Ku was not the best. We started with the edamame, with the sea salt and truffle oil, which is always delicious. The service over the evening was very slow, and we spent a lot of time waiting on food. We sat in our favorite spot at the bar window so our server also appeared the be working behind the bar and was busy making drinks. We love sake and usually get a bottle of the Noble Arrow. We asked for a recommendation and the server recommended the Soul of the Sensei, which is $107 for the bottle. We were celebrating our 24th anniversary so we went for it. He said it was on the dry side, but we found it very unexpectedly sweet, almost like a moskato wine. It wasn't surprising when we read the back of the label and saw the flavor profile was all the way on the fruity side, with notes of Muscat grape. We definitely made a mistake by not tasting it first, so we ended up asking for a bag to take it home and ordered 2 glasses of the Noble Arrow. It was a disappointing start. Next we ordered the yellowtail carpaccio, which was very good, although the size of the fish pieces overall seemed smaller than usual. Everything we ordered over the evening was undeniably tasty, but small. We got the Usuzukuri salmon and when they brought it, they had the tuna carpaccio as well. The person who brought it said it was a gift. Later, we were charged $2 on the bill for the "gift." It's not much, but it's just that giving us a gift and then putting a charge on the bill for it was very strange. Overall, I still love the food at O-Ku, but this was not the best experience. We had gone there previously for our anniversary and they made it feel special. This time there wasn't any kind of recognition besides possibly the "gift" we had to pay extra for. And the service was so slow that we ended up drinking the bottle of sake we didn't like rather than waiting for another drink order. Every place will have its off nights, and this unfortunately seemed to be one of them. I would still recommend going there, because even though the portions are tiny and expensive, the taste is delicious.

This is a long overdue review. I have been coming to this location way before the new AYCE sushi…read morewent into action. When I first came in after the remodel I was skeptical, but day after day (hit after hit) Wasabi delivers. The food is AYCE and is made fresh to order. I'm a huge fan of nigiri so this is such a dea. Normally two pieces could easily be 5+ at another location. Don't like sushi? No worries! They have hibachi, tempur, soups, salad, dumplings. This is a great place to take people new to sushi who are discovering their preferences ( please consider the sweet potato sushi, it will be better than you anticipate). Please be warned, there is a price per sushi piece left behind. While I never seen the staff bring down the hammer, it is a clearly written rule. Also, if one person at the table orders AYCE then shares their food you will be charged for two AYCE (which makes sense). The interior is simple but the vibes are immaculate, super laid back and they often give small gifts during certain holidays. The AYCE is approx 16 dollars until 3, their dinner prices increase. Make sure to check their schedules times before heading over. (Try the salmon skin salad)

Lots of booths and tables. First time to try All You Can Eat sushi. Lunch pricing was similar to…read morecost for three rolls but AYCE gave us the option to try different things. First time to try sushi with no seafood! The Ananas Roll (pineapple and mango sauce) was very good. The sweet potato roll was the overall winner! Crispiness, sauce elevated the flavor, excellent roll. Edemame was not overly salted and well steamed. Server came by regularly so wait was reasonable for getting new orders of AYCE choices to the table.