It's Christmas Day and we were tasked with bringing Sushi to the family gathering at 5pm. Our usual go-to spot, Super Fusion in Watertown, was on a "break" and reopening at 5pm. This prompted us to look for alternatives...Fins in Waltham was open and taking orders and allowed us to get the Sushi on time. We tried it. We ordered the large boat raw and maki raw. $160 worth of sushi. The order was prepared quickly for pick up. There is a bunch of off street parking. The restaurant has about 8 various sized tables in side and a bar that seats probably another 6 or 7. The place looks clean and modern. The lone worker was pleasant and friendly. The order was correct and packaged well. Compared to Super Fusion in Watertown: 1. We usually order the party platter from Super Fusion as well, but it does cost like $20-$30 more at Super Fusion. However, they do give you more sushi...but no miso soup included anymore. 2. The family agrees that Super Fusion tastes better. I also noticed the sashimi was larger from Super Fusion. 3. One family member spat out a small piece of bone in their sushi from Fin's. This never happened at the other place, and we've gone to them for many years. 4. Fin's is more generous with providing enough wasabi and soy sauce when we asked for extra. 5. Fin's looks a lot more modern and fancy...they are in fact a newer establishment in the area. The free off street parking matters as well, as you only get street meters for Super Fusion. While we're glad to give a new place a try, and the sushi is not bad, we think Super Fusion is better. My kid and her friends frequently go to Fin's due to convenience and thats perfectly fine. I hope they stay around for a long time, as having options and competition is good. I'm thankful they were open and taking orders on Christmas Day, and I was served with a smile. Thank you! read more

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A great local sushi shop. As a bonus they have parking spots out front. It was a rainy Sunday night and that was a welcome change from the other restaurants in the area. The sashimi and rolls were very fresh. Our daughter got the grilled steak teriyaki. The meat was tender with a nice grilled taste and it came with a lot of perfectly cooked vegetables. Miso soup is solid here. read more

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Fresh and tasty sushi rolls, in a bright, clean dining room, with a front of house that recognizes its frequent customers. Service was fast at our 1p Saturday lunchtime. My friend and I were in and out in 30 solid minutes. They took our orders fast, served the dishes fast, and kept our water and tea cups filled. It's too bad there weren't more diners - we were the only ones - but it was also the Saturday of the holiday Fourth of July weekend, which must've depressed turnout. It's not the best sushi I've ever had, but it's certainly high quality. read more

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Fin's has small space, but looks comfy and I love the art framed throughout. I liked the sushi, was fresh, but nothing really jumped out at me. Probably because I've been eating it too much. The only dessert was mochi. Service was fairly quick and cleared my table before the mochi even arrived. read more

Sushi was pretty good! Small place to eat and one server for all the tables Friend had the beef fried rice and it had zero flavor. I had the yuki noodles with shrimp and same no flavor. Might go back for sushi but definitely not impressed with the rest. read more

Fin's Sushi & Grill - Sushi bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Quiet and unassuming, this gem is hidden in plain sight. Simple small layout with plenty of seating. Service is eager and prompt. The food is spectacular! Gyoza comes with a unique sauce that's reminiscent of honey and umami. Tuna, salmon, and even the Avocado had excellent presentation and taste! I just found a new sushi go to right here in Waltham!!! read more

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Uni old and smelled like old fish. Inedible. Wouldn't eat properly kill you. Would never eat in a sushi spot that would serve such health hazard. read more

What a cute restaurant with delicious food! It's a bit unassuming from the outside along a busy street, but Fin's has a bright, open atmosphere inside. We enjoyed lunch on a late Sunday afternoon and highly recommend the beef fried rice, Chirashi sushi bowl, and the tuna poke bowl. The poke bowl was a unique and deliciously fun surprise with strawberries, mango, and avocado. The bowls came with miso soup, and everything was fresh and yummy. Great find in a busy neighborhood and close to 95. read more

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Delicious, fresh sushi! Came here for lunch and had a lunch special. It was a great deal! If I'm in the area I will definitely come back! read more

Fin's Sushi & Grill - Tuna avocado and salmon avocado rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Great sushi spot! I also had edamame and it was outstanding! The miso soup was good too. The service was pretty good too, we had to wait a little for the sushi but they informed us ahead of time. The vibe was chill and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

We recently moved to the neighborhood and tried Fin's. We were so surprised at the presentation and quality -- really great. The sushi was delicious, service was prompt and good quality, and the delivery was fast. The sushi menu had a lot of the classics and some fun takes on more modern and unique combinations. The house roll was DELICIOUS. We will definitely be back in the future for more sushi! One note: I also ordered takeout nebeyaki udon, it was good, but the broth was too sweet and could have had more flavor development. The tempura was good. read more

Very good food and pleasant service. Ambiance is nice, typical of casual sushi place. Will return soon!

Great service, delicious food, and an excellent sake selection. Combined with a convenient location with parking! read more

Love love love Fin's. The first thing I have to say is that it is small and scrupulously clean. The tables were not full on this Sunday night, but the Uber Eats drivers were in and out constantly. The fresh spring roll appetizer is fabulous. Fresh and flavorful. The basil just jumps out at you. I could eat this every night. The miso soup was electricity but different than usual. It had a smoky flavor that I adored. Not the stuff of a typical American Japanese style restaurant. I had Fin's Don which is a bowl of rice covered in a variety of sashimi. Donburi is one of my favorite dishes. This was executed perfectly with lots of choices. I like the balance of flavors. My wife's grilled salmon with salad was enormous! Cooked to just the right doneness. As you can tell, I really enjoyed it. read more

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Maki boat with edamame and crispy rice appetizer was more than enough for the four of us. We were visiting Brandeis University which is close by. Great hang out for students read more

They constantly mess up orders. The fish is not fresh. The staff leaves you waiting. They won't serve lunch if it's five minutes before cut off time. They're just all around bad vibes. read more

Absolutely love Fin's Sushi and Grill! Have gotten takeout from here multiple times, and keep coming back because of how delicious/fresh the sushi is, how quick the food is ready, and how polite the staff have been. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a good sushi restaurant in the Waltham area. read more

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No one does sushi in this area better than Fin's. I've gone dozens of times and am always impressed. Typically I get take out but the restaurant is clean and comfortable, and the service for dining is great as well. read more

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Came for the first time on Valentine's Day, and they were super busy (dine in & takeout) which was great to see! We made a reservation & definitely needed one. They sat us right away, & when they sat us they told us they were busy and the wait was longer than usual but we were in no rush! The staff was super friendly, and the food was DELICIOUS. Already want to go back. read more

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I just had a DELICIOUS take-out order with a yellowtail roll and a tuna-avocado roll. The texture and flavor of the rice was perfect and the fish was very fresh read more

Thanks (once again) to my fellow Yelpers and their accurate reviews which brought us here for dinner tonight. Staying in Waltham for the night and wanted sushi...this place stood out. Located in a small strip mall with some parking on premise, which we lucked out as I thought we would have to deal with street parking. Arrived just after 7pm and it was good sign to see 3 tables with patrons and about a handful of people waiting for takeout. Our server advised when we sat down that the sushi chefs are quite busy and any order from there would take 20 minutes, totally appreciate the info upfront! I liked the offer of hot water, which helped as my tummy was not 100%. Ordered fresh roll (more Viet style than Japanese...) and vegetable udon for my 9 yr old and I still opted for the Fin's Don. Udon noodle was cooked perfectly and the broth was perfect in flavour and enjoyed the variety of greens offered in the bowl! Was not particularly pleased with the fresh rolls as they were underwhelming but my kid enjoyed them, which that's what counts! Now for the pièce de resistance...I like to have uni from a sushi place as a tester: if the uni is good, that sets the tone for the rest of the fish...and Fin's delivered! The uni were fresh looking as well in taste which echoed in the other sashimi in the bowl. Would definitely dine here again should the opportunity presents itself in the future! read more

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Decent size portions, quick attentive service and surprisingly super fresh fish. Great for casual meal

Waltham sushi and sashimi lunch specials are $13 very reasonably priced. Sushi $13 comes in 6 piece sushi and 3 California roll nicely presented on a platter. Salmon is normal thickness, normal fresh. Pleasant ambience with 8 tables. Excellent service. read more

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Excellent sushi. Fresh fish, great selection. Special Maki rolls were great. Sashimi was fresh and presented beautifully. Nice small restaurant. Service was quick and gracious. read more

5 stars everything!! The food, the service the ambiance! This place is underrated! Everything was so fresh and delicious! The price is also really worth it! I will definitely come back again. Couldn't find Uni in boston this month, but so happy they have Uni here!! Add extra $1 for them to create a personalized hand roll for us! read more

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My friend recommended us to go and we did. We were not disappointed at all, service was great and the sashimi was fresh. The lobster salad on the house was delicious and did have to pay for hot green tea overall everything was pretty good This could be our new go to sushi restaurant close to home read more

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New sushi spot in Waltham that just opened about 3 weeks ago. Clean and spacious. I ended up getting a basic lunch special and everything was solid. I cannot wait to try the other menu items. I will be back! read more

We were visiting from Colorado and in between college tours and were grateful to find Fin's! The sushi and miso soup were fresh and delicious. Friendly service and lively music, too! So glad we trusted the reviews. read more

I've eaten from them a lot, both dining in and ordering togo, and have never had to wait long and neither has there even been a drop in quality. A great healthy option for alone or with others. read more

My wife and I went in to try the new(er) restaurant to town. We have always gone to the other sushi restaurant across the street so we thought we would check these guys out. We ate at the restaurant and very very happy with our overall experience. The staff and service was very good, the food was quick, delicious, and fresh, the bill was reasonable for sushi. One thing to note: when we sat down the sushi chef sent over a complimentary app and while we were eating the manager/owner (?) came over to check in on us. Overall good spot to try. read more

Great sushi, best in the Waltham area with nice people. Restaurant can be a little bit cold but that's my only complaint

Very testy! The appetizers were delicious. The service very good. And the ambiance very cozy and nice, clean and beautiful. read more

Fin's Sushi & Grill - Takiyaki and Spicy chicken nuggets - Sushi Bars Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Food was amazing and fresh. Definitely will be going back next time. Service was awesome, and everything was clean as well. Don't hesitate to try this place out. read more

We usually ate at the place, today we decided to order and pick up and I am disappointed. They are smaller than in the place and made poorly, cut not all the way through, all fall apart sushi this time is very bad, order to pick up is not worth it read more

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Good food and excellent service. Hostess and waitress were warm and friendly as well as efficient. Nice amuse "compliments of the chef" surprise. Spider Roll was OK, Tempura was fresh, crisp and tasty, Ramen was solid (solid quality not solid as opposed to liquid, it was (obviously) liquid. Prices were very reasonable...I will be back read more

Had the Maki boat and 2 salmon teriyaki entrees to share between 4 of us. All the rolls were good and the salmon teriyaki was excellent - tender and moist, probably the best salmon teriyaki anywhere. read more

Fin's Sushi & Grill - Big piece of Salmon teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Food was fantastic and reasonably priced. Service was great - food arrived quickly, and the ambiance was quite nice. Highly recommended. Favorite part of the meal was the Ocean Maki (?) - came with a sweet wasabi sauce that was delicious. The fish was very fresh, and as another reviewer mentioned, perhaps more fresh and of higher quality than some of the other "big name" sushi spots in the area. The key for Fin's in Waltham will be to maintain consistency. If things stay consistent (quality, price, ambiance, service), I'll be coming regularly. read more

The food is great with good portion. We came at less busy hours and got an upgrade for our appetizer. read more

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Ordered take out. Sushi was good and food was ready on time. The in side seemed clean and they even gave a dish in the to go bag for soy sauce. I would like to go again to try even more of the rolls read more

Good service, very good lunch specials. I also appreciate that they are careful and accommodating to allergies! We got a few sushi rolls and appetizers and everything was fresh and delish. Highly recommend. read more