I lived in San Diego for 10 years and was such a fan of Harney sushi and old town so when I saw that it was in Oceanside, I was equally excited and not disappointed! Everything we got was just phenomenal! read more

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Living in Oceanside has been a blessing and especially with all the varieties of food available. One of my favorite places to go out to is Harney Sushi. Harney Sushi is located conveniently on the corner of Mission Ave, a block before the train-tracks. This means you can see them and stop in just as you're going to the beach! Harney Sushi is known for their hip, upbeat interior with trendy Neo-Asian inspired decor. It's very spacious inside and they even have outdoor seating on their patios. They've got poppin' music that reminds me of a hip lounge and the lighting sense a nice calming ambiance. There's a huge full bar with televisions for sports fans and I love that you can see the kitchen from the dining area and I appreciate that transparency. The service is excellent and you'll be greeted by some of the friendliest servers, that work fast and are not too intrusive while dining. The sushi is top par and there is a huge selection on their menu, but the real gem is catching the Chef Specials of the Day! Their seafood is amazing!! I truly appreciate all of their precautions taken during the pandemic and I feel safe there. Looking for some above-average sushi in Oceanside? Head to Harney Sushi and don't forget the Free WiFi! www.eatingoceanside.com read more

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We got dinner here during our visit from LA. The customer service was great, all the servers were nice and friendly. The vibe was also great. The food however was very average. The spicy garlic edamame was not good at all and the shishito peppers were just grilled peppers, waste of money on both. We tried a roll with steak (don't remember the name) and that was pretty good and very unique! The edamame was $7, shishito peppers $9, the roll was $20 on the menu but we were charged $21. They charged some sort of service fee that we didn't know about. I also asked for a side of eel sauce and was charged $1 for it. I was a waitress for 7 plus years and used to let my customers know about every single additional charge when they asked for something so I usually expect the same from a GOOD server! Overall I will not be coming back to this place, i feel like there are better sushi places around the area. read more

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This place is so sick! My boyfriend and I came here for dinner, and we will definitely be coming back. Our server Angelo had such good recommendations, the food came out so fast and was so delicious. read more

Delicious food, great drinks, very slow kitchen and service also a bit overpriced. Cool hip ambiance with a drink and sushi bar. read more

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Madison was our waitress and did a fantastic job, she recommended the sea spider roll, it was unbelievable. Garlic spicy edamame was fantastic. Best sushi and the atmosphere is very cool. read more

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We stumbled upon this restaurant. We were going to San Diego but stopped in Oceanside on a whim. We were walking g to a different sushi restaurant but saw this one as we were walking and decided to go in. The mood was lovely. We sat in a booth. The server came quickly. He was very attentive. We were trying to make a choice and he was able to help us complete our order. We loved the presentation. The sushi and soup were excellent. read more

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TONY IS THE MAANN- great sushi chef and great service! Go sit at the sushi bar and if Tony isn't there, it's fine the sushi is still bomb. But I happened two be stuck between two orders choices and Tony just customized one roll to have the best of both!! I would frequent this place do sure read more

Staying at the Mission Pacific and ordered take out from here. It was so delicious! I called and the nice gentleman (not sure his name, I forgot) helped us decide on 4 of the most amazing rolls. Thank you! We will most likely make it a tradition to order sushi from here when we are in town. xx read more

We went there Saturday night at 8:30 for a dinner party of seven. We were put into what seemed a nice private are where we could enjoy ourselves in conversation. It was horrible. We got up and left in 5 minutes. They had a DJ ( which could have been nice) playing so loud the room shook. We could hear anything without scream and them it was just a scream. We like the food there but began to get physically sick from noise. Initially tried to get waitress to ask DJ to turn our speaking around but got snarky answer that she'd ask him to lower volume. Mins you this was 8:30 in main dinning room. Well Harney just lost customer and $500 for dinner. We went Blue Ocean in CBad and had a great time. The whole experience was weird they were children who look disoriented from music. I'm sure DJ would have been fun in right environment. But to many go Sushi places for this read more

The atmosphere, staff and food were incredible. Easily my favorite sushi spot I've ever been too. Angelo and Megan took such good care of us, and they were running the bar at the same time as waiting in our tables. We will be back every time we come down here!! read more

I have been going here for 6 years and never had a bad experience. Everything is fresh and worth the face that it costs more than your average roll. As long as the bumble bee roll and the shrimp fried rice stays on the menu this will always be my favorite sushi spot. read more

So I finally made it to this amazing restaurant. Thank you to Mike the owner for his great hospitality. The staff did an outstanding job all the food and drinks were delicious. We will be back read more

Visited on a Friday night. Making a reservation for 8 was complicated, so we just placed orders online and picked up take-out. Food was ready when expected. We ate at some outdoor tables at a nearby plaza. Miso soups had great flavor. Kids shared a chicken teriyaki plate with rice. I was happy to see a generous portion of veggies added to the dish. Husband and I had pot stickers and 3 different rolls - Bomb, James Bomb; Chuck Norris; and Rollz Royce. Personally, I loved the Rollz Royce best. Ingredients were fresh and flavorful. All in all, a good dinner option if you're craving sushi. read more

The California roll from Harney is to die for! So are the noodles! Totally recommend! read more

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Open for dine-in! My hubby celebrated his birthday dinner at Harney in Oceanside, after an afternoon in the waves. We were seated at our table, which was properly spaced apart at a safe distance and indulged in a sushi dinner. One new thing to note is that soy sauce, wasabi and ginger are no longer at the table when you walk in. The server brings that to you and pours the soy in the dish for you or on your rice, in your miso soup, etc. We ordered a lot but ate every last bite: chicken katsu, harney salad, flaming lip roll, California roll, miso soup, Sapporo and a lemon drop martini. Delicious birthday dinner, practicing social distancing at its finest. read more

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Natalie was our server. She was friendly asked us anything we need and she filled our drinks. Out standing servers and the food was delicious. read more

I'm not sure why this place gets a lot of good reviews. We ordered 3 rolls, 3 nigiris, fried rice and calamari. Fried rice was bland, I had to add more soy sauce to add more flavor. Sushi was so disappointing. The amount of rice they put made me feel like I'm at an all you can eat sushi place. 18-20$ for a sushi, but how disappointing that was. I live in Las Vegas, and the only place you pay with this price are the best sushi places in town. This place is so mediocre, maybe they need to train their sushi chefs the perfect fish and rice ratio... The only great thing I liked about this place was the service that's why I'm giving a 3 star. Over all, we Paid for 132$ but our tummy wasn't happy. Posted some pictures of the amount of rice I had to take out before we can eat them. read more

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AVOID. AVOID. AVOID. Harney does not deserve any stars, not even one. Rice old, smelly and spoiled and the fish unusually smelly as well as slimy and almost disintegrating. I was sick all night. I have tried contacting Harney through their website and their hr@harneysushi.com email address to no avail. Because of the lack of care and responsibility from Harney's, I am forced to contact my credit card company to dispute the charge and to report this incident to the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch for unsafe food handling and preparation. read more

The quality and performance of the food is spectacular along with the portion size. My mom and I have been coming here for years and Toni at the sushi bar serves such quality and perfection with what he does. Hes doing fantastic and I hope Harney gives him a raise. All the chefs are great ! read more

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We didn't realize that they opened just 3 days before we visited. However there is much to work on. We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was not too busy; just a handful of tables had customers. We were sat quickly and served water. The waitress came over shortly after and took our order. We decided to get a half dozen oysters and 2 of their specialty rolls. The oysters took a little while but not too bad of a wait. They were DELICIOUS! Small but had such great flavor and texture. It was also served with a horseradish mixture and a hot sauce that I think had lemon squeezed in because it was citrusy and tangy. Then we waited for our rolls. And waited. And waited. It was a long wait until they finally arrived considering they weren't busy; about 20-30 minutes. Unfortunately I can't say they were worth the wait. The sassy salmon had waaaaay too much going on and the flavors were too muddled together. The Maui Wowie was ok. Almost like a California roll with the teensiest of an upgrade. The quality of the fish was nice but for being fresh rolls they were room temperature which I don't like. They seemed overpriced for what you actually get. The waitress was nice and attentive and the restaurant is beautiful and trendy. I'm not sure if the sushi chefs aren't familiar with the rolls yet or the items we ordered just weren't the right ones for us, but the food lacked flavor and was disappointing. The saving grace was the oysters to be honest. read more

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Loved their sushi! Get there early or reserve a spot, because it gets full. Will definitely go back!

Food is great and service is good! Highly recommend making reservations when coming here with a big party.

The food is amazing! Everything is so fresh. Even though it was busy our server, Natalie was attentive and friendly. My wife and I have only been here one only time but will definitely be making it a regular go-to. read more

Sushi and service were great! I recommend making a reservation. Our waitress was Chelsea and she was amazing!

It's been literally 8 years since the last time I ate at Harney... and even though the neighborhood has COMPLETELY changed.... the EXPERIENCE HAS NOT.... One of THE BEST sushi experiences to be had in the North San Diego area. 1) PRICES... okay, not the best place to start... but prices are not low.. but REASONABLE 2) TASTE and FRESHNESS... that's the place you want to be... and Harney has it. 8 years ago I was a regular here (weekly dine-in) and now as I pass-through town it was TOTALLY worth the stop. 3) SPACE... always room at the bar... take a stool and watch the mastery of assembly 4) KINDNESS of STAFF... Sitting at the sushi bar, I always enjoy striking up a conversation with the staff. Most other sushi bars, they dont want you to talk to them, distract them, just simply order and be gone.... at Harney, they will engage in a conversation, tell you about where they learned, share their life story and you can share yours. It's like the bartender for those more interested in sushi than beer! 5) SELECTION. I wanted to stop here, because their selection is ABOVE and BEYOND the 'standard' rolls you find everywhere else. There is ORIGINALITY in their rolls, in both NAME and COMPOSITION. Just go down the list of house rolls... you will want to order them all. Thanks Harney for not disappointing 8 years on... hopefully we can see each other sooner. read more

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It is rare to find a sushi place with an extensive vegan and vegetarian menu. It is even more rare for the rolls to be so inventive and fun Then for it to be fresh and delicious on top of that! I loved the sushi here, it was fantastic! I don't even like kiwi but man kiwi and mango and fresh onions on the New Zealander was just genius. My husband loved his Anna roll and he doesn't normally like salmon The ambiance is easy going. We wanted to sit outside due to Omicron concerns and they made sure to turn on the heater for us. Our server saw every time our water was running low and refreshed the glasses without us saying a word. read more

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An Oceanside Ode to Unforgettable Sushi and Vivacious Vibes! Do you ever have those moments when you take a bite of something so delicious it makes your taste buds do the cha-cha? Welcome to Harney Sushi in Oceanside, California, where the food is as fresh as the ocean breeze and the staff are as warm as the Californian sun. Five stars? Without a doubt! This place has earned a constellation! Now, I'm a bar aficionado, a connoisseur if you will, primarily because of my love for unparalleled customer service and my knack for swiftly getting in and out. In this arena, Harney Sushi never disappoints. The staff greets you like a long-lost friend and takes care of you as if you're royalty. It's a busy spot, reminiscent of Times Square on New Year's Eve, and occasionally you'll feel like you're at nightclub with a DJ throwing down tracks while you dine. Now, if you're anything like me, that might seem a tad odd at first. But, hang in there. The rhythm is going to get you! It's now become part of the charm that makes Harney Sushi unique. Tony, the maestro manager, has the uncanny ability to remember faces, making everyone feel like a VIP. Then there's Angelo, the bartender extraordinaire. He's less of a bartender and more of a cocktail wizard. Ask him to whip up something creative, and he'll concoct a liquid masterpiece right before your eyes. As for my recommendations: a bottle of the velvety sake "JDG", some of that heavenly fried gyoza, the satisfyingly salted Edamame, and four orders of the divine happy yellowtail nigiri. If sushi were a symphony, the yellowtail nigiri would be the crescendo. And don't even get me started on their specialty rolls. The Osider and the Bruce Lee are both title belt holders in the heavyweight sushi roll championship. In short, Harney Sushi is like the sushi version of a beachside carnival: loud, fun, and guaranteed to leave you happier than when you arrived. After every visit, I leave feeling as satisfied as a seagull with a french fry, ready to soar into the sunset. So, get yourself to Harney Sushi - it's a place where the sushi shines brighter than the California sun. read more

Nice location and decor. The people there were friendly as well. Our group ordered some appetizers, which came out super quick. When it came to the meal, that was a different story. I ordered a bento box of chicken katsu, which came out in good time, but the rest ordered sushi, which came out when I was pretty much done with my food. Also, if you are looking for katsu sauce, they make their own specialty (mayo mixed with teriyaki sauce....that's what the server said). Just a bit strange to eat katsu without the actual katsu sauce. Everyone else said their meal was good, which was great, since we were there to celebrate a birthday. :) I think if it wasn't for the long wait for food and missing katsu sauce, I would have rated this place a 5 star. Will have to come back another day and try something new. :) read more

Visiting the area and found this place on yelp. We ordered the baked dynamite, O Sider, Maui wowie, and the culichi wa rolls. Everything was great and will definitely be coming back! read more

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We found this sushi place here on Yelp. I checked in on the Yelp waitlist. The hostess where great, we got seated before your waitlist quote time. Mr Lee was our server, I was expecting better service according to the posted reviews that raved about the service which is why I chose the restaurant. Our service was slow, it took a long while to get our drinks, then appetizer than food, however our child's order came our prompt which is why we left somewhat of a decent tip. We ordered the Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and James Bomb. everything was delicious! Great Job Chef's!! I am a firm believer that you don't go out to eat unless you can tip properly. I let them know we where at dinner to celebrate (2) Birthday's and there was no birthday dessert given or even a Happy Birthday mentioned. I suggest you try this place out for yourself, food is good service was average at beat. If we come back we will sit at the sushi bar. read more

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GREAT sushi spot downtown. We usually only sit at the bar to avoid the wait, and we have always gotten great service. The specialty rolls are expensive, but you can really order any traditional rolls you want, even if they're not on the menu. We'll continue to give this place our business. Keep up the good work! read more

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Been here a few times. I enjoyed dining at the Old Town location too. Love the environment and reggae music. With so many options of Sushi joints to eat, Harney Sushi is not one of my faves. Check in for Free Edamame. I had the garlic minus the manchego. Hmmm strange flavor that i barely touched it. Had the spicy tuna roll and the mixed tempura. The roll was good but nothing outstanding. The tempura was also just alright. I'll probably swing by another time to try different rolls. read more

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// Summary Decent sushi, but you definitely need to make it out for their happy hours for a great deal. // Experience Is this going to be your best sushi experience ever? No. Is it good enough? Surprisingly yes! We came early enough for the happy hour, so we packed it in with several nigiri plates, sushi rolls, dumplings, and hand rolls before we actually ordered our own dishes (a couple of the non-happy hour rolls, a bento box, and a fried shrimp dish). Overall, we got a good experience and left pretty satisfied. // Service Our service was staff crushed it - especially getting our happy hour orders in with just one miss. The fried shrimp came way later than the other dishes. Don't know what that was all about, but eventually it came. // Ambiance They got some good tunes to jam to (maybe a bit on the louder side), and some TVs at the bar, but seems to be a pretty well-rounded place with plenty of seating available. // Convenience We parked in a lot nearby for $5 (all-day parking) and walked a bit. It doesn't seem like street parking is convenient, but you can try your luck. read more

AMAZING SUSHI! Wonderful time and great cocktails too!! Yummmmm Great time had by all! read more

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Sushi was much better then the old town restaurant by far . We sat outside and the music was so loud my friend and I were about to leave if they couldn't turn it down but the waiter whom was nice when I asked do so. I would go back again if the outside music isn't bumping like a night club lol read more

My wife and I ate here for the first time in summer of 2023 after seeing a movie down the street. We had a lovely time. We sat at the sushi bar and ordered omakase - aka Chef's Choice. Those fellas working back there made us some of the best, fancy sushi we've ever had. Absolutely delicious! I would also be a fool if I didn't mention that our server (Natalie) took great care of us. We had lovely conversation with each other, the other guests, and the staff. We went back a month or two later with basically the same result. Same great staff, similarly delicious sushi, and great service from the chef's and the same server! Fast forward to recently and we went here for a third time on our fifth anniversary. Besides having the same great service and food, we were helped by the same server (Thank you, Natalie!). She hooked us up with some delicious ice cream after our meal and helped us celebrate after her shift ended! We decided to buy a round for the staff that night. They deserved it (for multiple reasons, but mainly because they work hard to make delicious food). We'll be back soon! read more

The service here is great and very friendly, the ambiance is very classy and clean. The food here is fresh and amazing, the crispy tuna appetizer is a must try. read more

Perhaps the happy hour menu is not a good option. I ordered the special nigiri. The fish quality was not good! Seemed like it had freezer burn. Plus the rice was mushy & too much. Lichie martini was good but super sweet. The stuffed jalapenos were ok but had way to much cream cheese and creamy sauce. The ambience is like a nightclub. I asked our server to recommend dishes and these were what she chose. Yucky! read more

Do NOT use the waitlist feature here. They will not honor it. Said they are no longer with Yelp so don't waste time and effort to find parking like we did only to be told the 30 minute waitlist isn't transferred. read more