If possible, I'd bump this to 3.5 stars: Service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was lovely. Overall the food was just okay. My favorite part of the meal was the yuzu sour, which was delicious! Nothing we had was bad, but I've definitely had better and fresher fish, especially for the price we paid ($105 in total). Compared to most places in Richmond, this place does the job. read more

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Previous reviews about being extremely fresh are right on. Service was excellent. Tuna tower was excellent and larger than I expected, and surprisingly the French fries with wasabi ketchup were large and excellent as well. 15 pc sashimi was beautiful and more than I expected. Others at the table had dragon roll, FF burrito, and eel rolls. One other review made the comment that it was an excellent value and I would agree with this. Certainly not inexpensive, but the quality and portion size made it so I would happily come again. My daughter said lunch is an even better deal, I will need to try that out. Highly recommend read more

If you like raw fish, Fighting Fish is the place for you. They have things like tuna tartare, tuna nachos, shrimp ceviche, sushi burritos, sushi rolls, poke, and more. It's a pretty Americanized sushi spot. The fish quality is pretty good. What brings me back is the creative ways they do their food here. I appreciate their aesthetic. The vintage Japanese posters make this place trendy. My favorite thing is their zebra wallpaper in their green lit bathroom. A lot of their stuff leaves me wanting more. It's a 3.5 stars kind of place for me. Things can either lack flavor or have too much of something. For example, I find the miso to be too bland or the tuna nachos too have too much sauce. The ginger is a bit medicinal. The shrimp ceviche had a nice kick. I tend to come back for the sushi burrito. I like how creative this meal is. It's a fun restaurant with creative dishes. read more

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A relatively small and cosy restaurant that serves primarily seafood dishes, with a few meat & vegetarian options. About half of the choices are sushi dishes. Everything is served professionally and is delicious. They have a full bar and the service is excellent. Street parking but, at the moment, a business across the street has gone out of business and has many parking spots. Reservations are highly recommended read more

Fighting Fish - Flying fish interior - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I went to Fighting Fish with a friend on Friday evening, and we were seated right away. The restaurant is easy to miss with a relatively nondescript storefront, but inside is welcoming and tastefully decorated with Japanese poster-style art. There are both tables and bar seating; the space is a little narrow, and the tables are all on the smaller side, so I'm not sure if it would be the best place to come with a very large party. But it was perfect for meeting up with a friend after work. The friendly server greeted us quickly. I ordered the "Southern Cali" specialty roll, which was basically a fried California roll with spicy mayo. It was delicious! It came out warm, which we did not expect, but it was so flavorful. Overall a great experience, I'll definitely return. read more

Fighting Fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Cowboy roll in front. the filet mignon was cooked to perfection. second, the Salmon Crab Bake roll. i can't even put into words how delicious these two rolls are. last two Cali roll & Fried Cali roll. i got the lemongrass martini (shown) which was, although simple, quite literally ethereal in taste and presentation. my fiancé and i ate here and all in total $76. an outstanding price for an even more outstanding experience and afternoon full of flavor. Dylan was our bartender and server and made us feel completely at home in this cozy little nook of the world. 11/10 recommend read more

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So lucky to have a seat at the bar after finding out they were booked with reservations. Not a huge space but the ambiance is peaceful and pretty. The bartender was friendly and took our order right away. FF has a nice selection of drinks and I excitedly chose the plum wine spritzer. It was bright, floral and just sweet enough. The alligator, firecracker and last samurai roll were all very good!! A wild mixture of flavors and textures. Authentic, fresh fish sure to please your palate. The order came with miso soup that you do not want to skip. read more

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I was really surprised at how great the happy hour was the first time I came here. It is a cozy restaurant with a small bar, but you can easily become a regular here. I've had great service every time I've been. I am a big fan of all things sushi and sashimi, so this place is right up my alley. My favorites are the fighting fish tower and the tuna tartare! Everything I've eaten here has been super fresh and well prepared. I absolutely recommend Fighting Fish. read more

Fighting Fish - Happy Hour Oysters and Pino Grigio - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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My roomie brought me here for my birthday lunch, and I was blown away. I got a sweet potato roll, edamame, some sort of avocado roll, and one of their 'bowl' dishes with tofu. Everything was just so tasty. The edamame was very salty- but no complaints because that's how I like it ! Definitely worth a trip. The restaurant was empty when we went so it was a nice quiet vibe. The waitress checked in often and was a nice person. read more

It was a busy Friday night and we'd heard the sushi here was great. This place was BUSY for 5pm but the staff seemed very capable of handling it. We got 3 rolls that i don't remember and they were all really good. Hubs got a bourbon drink with miso in it, sounds weird but it was really good. We sat at the bar and the bartender was really nice and helpful. The ambiance is kinda a local joint. Overall, we had a good experience. No complaints here. read more

Miso soup - you get free miso soup to start the meal with. The miso soup was a little watery. Sashimi trio - the fish was surprisingly very fresh. Flaming tuna nachos - loved this! The avocado added some freshness to the sauce and wonton chips. Ordered six rolls - salmon crab bake roll, sunset, monster roll, alligator roll, the last samurai, and dragon roll. They were good but felt very heavy so you couldn't eat a lot. The sushi here is definitely Americanized. read more

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My friend and I came here for the Happy Hour (5-6PM). Honestly, the deal for happy hour is really GOOD! I highly recommend to get the shrimp tempura (this is my #1 recommendation for happy hour) and salmon/avocado rolls. I would go back here for good food for good price with friends again during happy hour. It's not the best sushi in whole entire world but it's decent especially for happy hour deal! read more

Fighting Fish - Happy Hour Food Menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Overall good spot with friendly service, good quality and reasonable pricing. Didn't realize the chirashi comes with a layer of lettuce between the fish and the rice, so next time know to order without that - but any chirashi that includes uni is a pleasant surprise! read more

Fighting Fish - Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This was my first time going to Fighting Fish. The service was great I would recommend reserving if going on a Friday evening. But the bar was less of a wait. Started with the fighting fish tower appetizer, it was great especially the homemade chips. Light and paired well. The cowboy was my favorite roll so definitely getting again. The tuna love roll was also delicious. The sashimi Chirashi I'm not much of sashimi eater but my friends who are enjoyed it. The veggies within the bowl were good as well. Service was great at the bar. Happy with overall experience and restaurant ambience. Cool place read more

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Very interesting and fresh food choices. The sushi was top notch. This place is legit.

I have tried many other sushi places in Richmond. This is the best so far. Good happy service, New York style ambiences read more

Of the three sushi restaurants I have been to in Richmond so far, this is by far my favorite. Christine, the GM, was great. The sushi here was pretty solid and I was psyched to see they have Uni on the menu. I guess it's California Gold. It's not the best Uni I've ever had but the fact they have it at a restaurant in Richmond is awesome. The Sake and Whisky seletion (not e for Japanese Whisky) here is solid. They had a bottle of Dassai 45 Sake which I indulged in and the Mizunara Cask Japanese Whisky which was solid. I definitely plan on returning here as I liked the atmosphere, service, and food/drinks. read more

Fighting Fish - Dassai 45 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I have visited Fighting Fish a few times now and always have a good experience. They have a creative and exciting menu adding some Asian fusion along with the traditional sushi options. Be aware that if you order any of the special sushi items they are huge. The table and bar layout is good for maintaining conversations within your party. There's a full bar along with a decent wine and beer menu. I do like trying something new from the wide range of Japanese whisky's and/or beers. The service is above average in fact it seems that the staff if very relaxed, confident and always accommodating. To me this shows that the restaurant is managed very well. They offer takeout and pickup which seems to flow smoothly. I noticed various customers come in and picked with no issues and without much waiting. Reservations are recommended as they do get crowded at times. read more

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The best sushi in town!! Tuna nachos are excellent and the Fried tofu bites!! Drinks are also excellent!!

Sushi was very fresh, drinks good. It did take a long time for food to come out even just the apps but was well worth the wait. read more

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Disclaimer: I really don't like to leave bad reviews; this is just my honest opinion based on my experience. They just drag me to the dark side when they serve me bad food. So, here's my funny take on a horrible eating experience that didn't end up being so funny. Oh boy, prepare yourself for a tale of epic proportions--a dining misadventure that rivals the best of comedy shows. It all began with an invitation from the manager who extended a direct invite to the esteemed foodie blogger crew, @we_hungryaf. Little did I know, I was about to embark on a gastronomic rollercoaster ride straight into the Twilight Zone of culinary disasters. We have a mutual understanding of exploring the culinary wonders of the world. We even bring each other goodies from our gastronomic exploits. But this time they should have kept their visit a secret. They could have saved me from this culinary calamity. I might just have to view their IG posts like everyone else from now on. A lot of folks really hyped up this restaurant. The heart of the culinary chaos was the Fighting Fish Sushi Burrito. With expectations high and taste buds primed for a flavor showdown, I eagerly awaited the clash of Ahi Tuna, salmon, and shrimp tempura. Alas, what I encountered was a battle of confusion--a wild tussle between kani, avocado, pickled red onions, and kabayaki that left my palate utterly perplexed. And those so-called house-made sweet potato chips were overcooked and inedible? They were so hard that I almost cut my gums. In fact, I shared my concerns with my friend about the spoiled fish smell. My olfactory senses never fail me, and this time they screamed danger. Thank goodness I didn't venture further into their culinary escapades. But hold on tight, my friends, for the grand finale of this comedy of errors--the dreaded food poisoning. Yes, you heard it right. The universe decided to spice up the proceedings with a dash of gastro-disaster, turning my meal into a punchline. They say laughter is the best medicine, but I'm not sure if it applies to this particular case. So, take my humorous tale with a grain of salt, or perhaps a pinch of laughter. Don't take it from me, try at your own risk. As for me, I'll be steering clear from food follies for a minute. May your culinary adventures be filled with laughter, delightful flavors, and a good dose of common sense. Bon appétit! read more

Fighting Fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food was amazing. Exceeded my expectations and the bartender/waiter was excellent. Steven was great and next time I am in Richmond I will definitely come back. read more

Fighting Fish - Top was Spicy Tuna 9/10 and bottom was Tiger Tempura 10/10. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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First and foremost, great staff! I called to make a reservation a lil too late but the host was incredibly nice and made it work for us. We started with the large house sake, and the Pino white and they were both real good! They offered us complementary miso soup and it was delicious! We ordered the sashimi trio (SO fresh) and the tuna lover and salmon and avo rolls. All were incredibly fresh and tasty. The atmosphere is very relaxing and chill, but not as trendy as some of the other sushi places in the area. Highly recommend if you're looking for great sushi in RVA read more

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This is my new favorite sushi place! The fish was so fresh and the portions are ridiculously large. I'm not sure what they put in their miso soup, but it was creamy with a little kick. The sushi and the sushi burritos were large, perfectly seasoned and just overall delicious. Highly recommend and this is my first 5 star Review. read more

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Visiting from NYC so comparing this sushi spot to a place back home. The sushi was pretty good but nothing too special. The size of the sushi was bigger compared to home but not as fresh tasting. With the crab roll it tasted all like one kind of crab rather than the variety in the roll so the flavors didn't come through as much. Out of all the rolls pictured, I would recommend the tiger tempura. I liked how they give free miso soup to start off, the soup was good. The servers were nice but it took awhile for the food to come out. read more

Fighting Fish - California roll & crab feast roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Hear me out. I'm going to give them another chance bc I've always heard such good things but I came here recently on a Monday afternoon and had such a long drawn out experience. I sat at the bar since I was alone and honestly thought service would be quick. Unfortunately there was only 1 server during the lunch hour and no one working the bar. It took her about 20 mins after seating me to come back and take my order. Decided only to order the tuna nachos bc I didn't want to complicate anything. Even that took about 20-25 mins even though I heard the bell in the kitchen go off about 10 mins in which would make more sense for my nachos. The nachos were decent and plentiful but I wish they used diced tuna instead of the mashed stuff they typically use in sushi. Like I said, I'm willing to give them another chance but that was my experience! read more

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This is my all time favorite sushi spot in RVA! It's a cute spot with very friendly and polite staff! I've done both dine in and take out and I've never been disappointed! I usually go for the last samurai roll and it is absolutely delicious and fresh! Their sushi and sashimi menu is also very diverse - you have to love a place that serves uni! They also have a good selection of Japanese beers and sake! Highly recommend making reservations if you'd like to dine it otherwise, you can order online or via the telephone for pick up! read more

I've come here when it was first opened in Jackson ward and then moved to their new location at Arthur Boulevard. If you're craving a sushi burrito, these are the guys to get it from. I think their hours have changed and are only opened in the later evening/dinner. I'm not 100% sure if their dining space is open yet but highly recommend picking it up to enjoy at home. I tried calling to place my order but wasn't able to get in touch with anyone. I would recommend order directly through their online website. (Also be sure to check their Instagram to see if they're close for any certain events they have going on.) I had a giftcard and was able to just use it when I came inside to pick up my order. Love their flaming tuna nachos- it had a fantastic kick to it when their crispy wonton chips. Can't go wrong with their fighting fish burrito with tuna and a few of their classic 6 options (like shrimp tempura). It def hits the spot for those sushi cravings and fills you up! read more

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Went here for a friend's birthday and the food was amazing! Started off with the fighting fish tower which had an assortment of fish served with wonton chips!! This is a must when coming here! We then ordered the dragon roll, sunset roll, firecracker roll, tiger tempura roll, shogun's armor roll and 3 classic rolls which were all amazing. The star of the show for us was the sunset roll and the tiger tempura roll! At the end, they gave a mochi dessert for my friend's birthday! Service was great and the restaurant had dim lights with a great atmosphere. Be aware it can be loud just because they get busy! read more

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I am so sad. That we were just passing through Richmond and we live 7 hours away from this restaurant. Cause there were so many amazing flavors in the Flaming Tuna Nachos. They had a good spicy kick to them, but it wasn't so hot that it made my eyes water- just the perfect amount of heat for the average spice tolerant person. Those nachos were like nothing I have ever eaten before. It was a good size for my husband and I to share as an appetizer before we ate our tiger roll. We finally understand why they are called tiger rolls, because of the beautiful presentation of this roll. Don't be discouraged by the outside of the restaurant when you are walking by, it is worth a try! From the outside you can't tell if it is open, but they have made it very cute and trendy inside. The uplighting on the windows is well done and adds to the ambiance. Although we live too far away to visit, I will forever cherish the flaming tuna nachos from Fighting Fish. read more

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Unassuming sushi spot in Richmond with banging sushi! Food/Drinks: I started with the tuna tartare, it was the perfect blend of flavors with large chunks of tuna and avocado, plenty of capers, and a slightly spicy sauce or oil. For my entree I had a tuna avocado roll and their monster roll. Their tuna avocado roll was just as expected but their monster roll blew me away. Their monster roll is loaded with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and fried shrimp, then drizzled in their house spicy sauce. I would return just for this roll. As you can see, tuna is my favorite sushi fish but they have other types of rolls as well. Full bar is available. Happy hour from 5-6pm. Service: I sat at the bar, service was quick and friendly. My appetizer was ready within 5 mins of ordering. Location: Only free street parking from what I was able to see. Bar and small table seating. read more

Fighting Fish - Monster roll and tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Some street parking available but a cute little place with decent sushi. I really liked the interior decor. There was a good sized bar with different options but we ordered some Jasmine tea with our dinner and started off with the Fighting Fish Tower. The wonton chips that came with it were very thin, light and crisp and paired well with the fish. There was a lot of avocado and rice though. For dinner, I ordered the Electric Eel Rito Sushi Burrito and my boyfriend ordered the Grilled Mackeral. Both were very good. I really liked the burrito but the sweet potato chips that came with it were pretty stale. Was slightly disappointed with those as it definitely seemed like those had been sitting out for a while. The grilled mackerel was delicious and it does come with a lot of cilantro and onion which I enjoyed. Overall good service and good food. read more

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Terrible service. They wrote down the wrong number to text us and we waited over 1.5 hours to be seated after we had to come back and ask about our seating. Really unprofessional read more

Food is pretty good if you're craving sushi and sushi burritos in the Scott's Addition area! Portion size is plentiful, but definitely on the pricier end. Service is pretty great and every time I've been here, staff has been nice. read more

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One of our favorite places to eat in RVA, which is really saying something. They have the best bang for your buck happy hour (by far) that we can find. Consistently great food especially for the price. Always good service and good vibes. read more

I tried the new Scott's Addition location of Fighting Fish and WOW! I am so impressed. The food was absolutely delicious, online ordering was really easy, and pickup was on time. I will absolutely be a regular here! I got the Fighting Fish Burrito with salmon, which is a jumbo burrito-sized seaweed roll filled with your choice of fish, sushi rice, kani, masago, avocado, pickled red onion and daikon, garlic lime, kabayaki, sesame seeds, and a house special sauce. I know a sushi burrito sounds weird and I was worried it would be just an Instagram friendly gimmick, but I was wrong. It was SO good! The huge chunks of salmon were so fresh and the roll had the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and acidic. It also came with a side of super thin sweet potato chips, which added a great crunchy element. It was the perfect amount of food and really reasonably priced; basically the cost of one specialty roll but twice the portion size. My friends got the Lochness burrito and the Don Diablo poke bowl with tuna, and they similarly raved about their meals. We're already planning our next takeout night. COVID precautions: The restaurant is currently only doing takeout and delivery service, no sit down dining. Only one customer is allowed in the restaurant at a time and they must wear a mask. If you order online you get a text when your order is ready for pickup, and someone will be waiting behind a table to hand it to you and accept payment. Workers wear masks and gloves and hand sanitizer is available. read more

Fighting Fish - Fighting Fish Burrito with salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Upon entering we had to wait about 3/5 minutes because the hostess was in the back. Although we had a reservation. But I'll give a pass because they probably just opened at 11/11:30. The ambience is beautiful but the music didn't match. It was like heavy metal/punk rock music but the atmosphere was like soft jazz. The food was 3/5. The server/ host was cool. Cocktails were good! read more

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Though the fish was quite fresh here, I couldn't appreciate the blend of ingredients nor the sauce (or lack of). The ingredients seemed to lack a bit of *spark* or *spunk* as there were differences in texture but nothing too soft or hard to give it a textural difference. Perhaps the Hawaii poke don wasn't the best but maybe I'll try a roll next time. Pick up and payment were seamless. read more

Fighting Fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food was excellent. Only issue was our reservation was for 8pm for a birthday dinner and we didn't realize we couldn't place any more sushi/kitchen orders after 8:45. We didn't know how much sushi to order initially and planned to order more if needed (which we informed our server from the start) but when we requested more at 8:53 we were told the kitchen was closed. read more

Fighting Fish has incredible ambiance, great staff, and an awesome/creative happy hour menu!