I just got the Mango Tuna roll and a seaweed salad and both were amazing. The sushi was very fresh and perfectly prepared. The service was exceptional. I let them know I was in a hurry and they accommodated and make it easy for me. The ambience is also very chill. read more

Our experience was ok, the miso soup, dessert, and spicy tuna rolls were good, but the other stuff just wasn't it. The menu just had weird rolls and didn't have the classic ones everyone likes (California, Celtics roll). Yosaku is much better. read more

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Let's start on a positive note, which is the ambiance and atmosphere that Mr Tuna has meticulously crafted. Mr Tuna's small and intimate location has clearly dedicated a significant amount of time and attention to their aesthetic: glowing neon signs, clean blonde wood, soft and rosy lighting, and cookbooks scattered throughout the room create a modern and upscale environment. The graphic design of the Mr Tuna brand is also impeccably fitting and this cannot be denied. They have, to a tee, absolutely knocked it out of the park in terms of image. Their menus and website feature neat, fine-line work that further establish their clean and endearing aesthetic. It was a cold and rainy night on the streets of Portland, rivers running through gutters and puddles collecting in every dip in the sidewalk. My party of two entered Mr Tuna with a vision: a warm cup of sake on a dreadful September night. The only hot sake offered at Mr Tuna is a whopping $28, and to be honest, it was not worth the price. Now, I will take full blame for this subpar order. As neither of us had ever tried sake, we really didn't know what to expect, nor did we have anything to compare it to. The sake was warm, yes, and served in those dainty ceramic cups, but the drink itself was somewhat flavorless, only noticeable when we experienced a faint and unpleasant taste of alcohol at the back of the throat, making us shudder and wince at our first sips. Again, my own fault. Nonetheless, we charged forward with our orders, beginning with appetizers of edamame and seaweed salad, and splurging on the spicy garlic seasoning added to the edamame for an extra dollar. This topping certainly stays true to its namesake, spicy and garlic-y as it was, but the edamame (brace yourself) was served cold, something I have never experienced nor do I wish to again. Furthermore, the seasoning was only sprinkled atop the edamame, and as such, the pods just below the surface were not only lacking in seasoning and salt, but they were cold. Cold, I tell you! Cold, bland, edamame made up the majority of the bowl. Then, the seaweed salad. Rather than the stringy, algae-like seaweed typically found in seaweed salad, Mr Tuna used seaweed sheets similar to what you might see floating in miso soup. Creative liberties were indeed taken, and with this I have no qualms. However, I could not help but wonder, where was the flavor?? That briny, umami sauce was nowhere to be found, leaving only a sad and tasteless bowl of limp kelp covered in sesame seeds. Now, onto sushi, the main event. We ordered three maki rolls: spicy crunchy shrimp, spicy scallop and crab, and tuna shishito. Each roll comes with six individual pieces, allowing for parties to mix-and-match and try multiple rolls at once without committing to massive portions. We found the pricing to be rather agreeable ($29 for 18 bites), but the sushi itself left more to be desired. The shrimp roll was average; it didn't blow either of us away, but it also didn't disappoint. However, I have had spicy crunchy shrimp rolls in the past that have taken up residence in my mind, establishing themselves as permanent memories that draw me back to their respective restaurants to relive once again. This was not the case here. The tuna shishito, of which we had high hopes for, was underwhelming. The shishito is served shredded and fried atop the sushi itself, and fails to make its presence known. It felt more like a plain tuna roll with an odd garnish rather than an equal partnership of flavors between the fish and the pepper. The scallop and crab is what saved this maki roll line-up. The combination is unique and simple, allowing the shellfish to take center stage without promising or trying to be anything more. Out of all three, this is the only roll of which we ate every piece. We ended our meal with an ice cream toastie: a scoop of vanilla ice cream wrapped in a miso-caramel pancake-like dough. This desert was warm and sweet, and helped us to forget the underwhelming dishes we had before. Mr Tuna in and of itself is not a bad restaurant--the chef/owner was recently named one of the best chefs of the year by Food & Wine magazine--but there is certainly room to be improved at this establishment. Here's the thing, Portland is a food city located directly on the water, meaning it does seafood well. There is no reason to not have the freshest catch, and when the fish and shellfish are already top-notch, the quality of the meal comes down to what you do with it. My date and I walked away from the sushi bar feeling that Mr Tuna was doing a little too much with not enough pay off. While innovation and creativity is always appreciated, sometimes, simplicity is better. Let the ingredients speak for themselves, and don't serve cold edamame. read more

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My friends and I visited Mr. Tuna for a late lunch before the sunset mailboat cruise on Casco Bay. Though this is a popular place, the ambiance was quiet at 3:00 on a Friday in September. Our server was delightful and knowledgable, describing and recommending menu options. We ended up ordering the Mr. Tuna and the Torched Halibut makis, along with Tuna de Tigre and a seaweed salad. Everything was outstanding, fresh and made to order, along with being artistically prepared. We all agreed it might be the best sushi we had ever had. read more

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Good vibe foods very savory and delectable. Top Quality service would highly recommend. read more

Mr. Tuna - The bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Went here based on social media recommendations and was a bit disappointed. Though the atmosphere was cute and it was very busy, the food didn't live up to the prices. We ordered a variety of maki, and the standout favorite was the Mr Tuna. Pros: - service was great - decor was cute, including the bathrooms - fish was obviously high quality Cons: - seasoning was lacking, most rolls and seaweed salad was bland - flavor combinations were sometimes very strange and didn't quite work - indoor seating was chilly read more

This place is amazing and I'm so happy they were able to open up their own location. The interior is spacious and bright. The vibe is perfect for an easy going lunch or a nice dinner. The menu selection is also something to talk about with so many great options for everyone. If you have a larger party though they won't be able to seat you until all of the party is there we found out. For drinks we got some beers and the my paloma. The drinks here are simple but great and I was surprised how good they were! For food we got the spicy crunchy avocado roll, crab roll, and the spicy salmon roll. The rolls are above average for sushi rolls in the area and there's not much wrong with them. We also got the all dressed up scallop shashimi which was delectable. The flavors balanced so well with the perfect amount of creaminess and spice. We also got the Subaru shoo don bowl which shocked me. These don bowls are packed with such fresh and amazing ingredients. A very unique selections to the menu and if you love sushi you with love these bowls. Finally we also got the Mr. Tuna sushi burrito. These are a unique item that I would highly recommend and they're sold at a great price! The seaweed is a little chewy but perfect at holding everything together. Highly recommend giving this new spot a try. You won't regret it. Will definitely be going back. *this is only our opinion* read more

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One of the best quality fish in town. Followed them since the food truck era, to monument square and now to this restaurant. No reservation, just walked in. We went on Wednesday at 6 pm it almost deserted. When we left at 7.30 pm place started to pack. So just come early. Service is fast and quick. Told the server I know the menu enough so no questions Tight menu but enough options. Had a little bit of everything.i personally like simple japan style presentation than too much topping on top US style. The idea to eat good fish plain or naked as Mr tuna said, so we can enjoy the quality of the fish instead of eating bunch of topping and sauce and etc that drowned the fish flavor. But friend wanna try the deluxe maki. So deluxe maki it is. Very great presentation and they are not shy with tobiko on top. I'm impressed. Enough topping but not over powering the fish itself. But next time I will just order the usual plain style just because that's my preference Solid salmon sashimi. How can it go wrong ? The answer is no. Big nice cut. I feel their portion sizing is slightly bigger than when they were still in monument square. But it came with a catch, the price point is also higher. Love the bbq roll. Like the crunchy texture of pickle ginger and cucumber. Don't forget to order their ice cream toasty. It's delicious. Point taken just because of the pricing but hey this is Portland, nothing is cheap read more

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Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Value for food: 4/5 Portions: 3/5 the toro tuna had good portions. The $18 Uni had one bite of Uni and the rest was rice Would recommend. read more

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Absolutely delicious sushi! We were able to walk in and get a seat at the bar on Saturday and service, drinks, and food were all great. Great flavor combos in the specialty rolls and they were a pretty decent portion. Looking forward to going back. read more

Mr. Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Updated review for their food truck at the Eastern Prom. Ordered their Tuna Tataki hand roll (green chili, pickled onions, avocado, tempura flakes). Was delicious, fresh, and served almost immediately. Quality unmatched. However: the roll was on the smaller/less-filling side, and was $10 each; I'd recommend ordering two. Still: yum! read more

Go somewhere else if you're really hungry and want to put away a large volume of food. This establishment makes me think of a tasting menu rather than a full meal. So keep that in mind when you visit this unassuming spot inside Public Market House. At first glance, the portions are really TINY. You'd almost think that it's on the pricey side as a result. But then you take a bite and find yourself ported to another culinary dimension - even if only for a very brief moment. Good things like *these* are almost always NEVER cheap. But there is always a reasoning behind it. What I had here was fresh, prepared well, presented in a lovely manner, and more importantly - TASTED ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. Dang was it tongue-gasmic. Writing this short review makes me want to just skip work for the day and drive right back up for a little bit more. Definitely can't wait to visit again. read more

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This place was excellent! The food was fresh and came out in reasonable time. The drink cocktails were perfect and unique. The service was great. I waitress was kind and attentive. She knew everything about the food and made some excellent recommendations. We sat outside on a beautiful night. We had the edamame with garlic and lime, the crispy spicy avocado, Blackbeard delight burrito, cabbage salad (awesome!!), and salmon of Capistrano burrito. A delight. We will be back soon! read more

Mr. Tuna is such a cute little place. The sushi is really good. While I do wish I got more than six rolls in each order, every bite was really good. This is some of the freshest sushi I've had. It's so good and it was a great place to go to, even as a solo diner. It's also fun to get to watch them make the sushi in front of you at the bar. Great place! read more

Mr. Tuna - Tuna rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Great service at the bar, fresh seafood and local beverages! You won't be disappointed as it was a burst of flavors with every bite. read more

Mr. Tuna - Spicy avocado roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

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I'm downgrading my original 5-star review. This was our fourth time dining at Mr. Tuna this year -- and it'll be our last. We've even overlooked past missteps -- like the "all-dressed-up scallops" that arrived completely bare, sashimi-style, despite the menu describing them as seasoned -- or the stale, chewy salmon skin -- because the tuna was worth it. But last night was disappointing on multiple fronts. First, they changed the menu (from just five days ago) to force you into ordering chutoro only as part of a combo with other fish we don't enjoy. Second, they've started enforcing a $65 per person minimum, even though they weren't offering their usual high-quality otoro or even uni. In the end, they did not enforce the minimum, but it took three rounds of back and forth with the staff, and it definitely didn't feel like they wanted to make it right. The whole experience felt off, and frankly, we don't see ourselves making the drive up here again. On previous visits, we gladly ordered three rounds of otoro for two, along with appetizers and drinks -- often spending well over $100 per person. We even brought visiting family here to share what we thought was a special experience. But it's clear now: they've grown too arrogant to value loyal customers, and they've made it obvious that our business is no longer welcome. read more

Great rolls, tuna roll was definitely best! I really like the retro neon atmosphere, it makes for a great vibe. Service was exceptional, our waitress was fast and friendly! read more

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We been fans since the first axle turned, and this new corner joint is brilliant! Swank bar, dog friendly sidewalk patio, terrific and surprisingly creative food. If you want traditional sushi, there is great fish here, but the forte is unique preps like "dressed sashimi" drizzled with fantastic sauces. The special Mr. Tuna roll was a hit as was the avocado salad and big bento box add-on to your choice of dish. The maki was preferred over the "burrito" presentation. Price? Yes, Portland prices suck, but some of the prices here are certainly ridiculous. We loved the sashimi dressed up combo, but sooooo skimpy at $56. We vastly prefer the much more generous omakase at Myake. Service was quick except waiting for scrumptious toasties. This is gonna be a favorite haunt. read more

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Food, service, and ambiance were all great. I would go back. They had a gluten free menu, my favorite was the halibut roll. read more

Mr. Tuna - Tuna de Tigre, Rolls: Philly, Spicy Tuna, Halibut - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

The vibes in this place were so good!! Great music, nice lighting and it was fun to watch the sushi bar go. The service is a little clonky at the sushi bar because they dont take your order like from the bar they take it besides you so you have to like fully turn which was kinda weird. That's my only downside though otherwise food was fresh, good classic rolls and new stuff too! Satisfied with the portions for the price! read more

Mr. Tuna - Sweet potato roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

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We came here for lunch and were seated at the bar area. Got up to talk to my friend about what to order because there were people between us and i couldn't hear. One of the teenager servers with a serious RBF told me rudely to sit back down. What? i can't stand for a minute in your restaurant? Food was ok but the whole experience was disturbing. read more

Disappointed. I have been a fan of Mr. Tuna for many years. My most recent visit may have changed that. The rice used to be so flavorful -- now it's dry and flavorless. The hand rolls were plentiful -- now mostly cucumber with a small slice of whatever fish you chose. The Mr. Tuna burrito, my old fave, was dry, lacking in flavor and mostly made up of avocado and tobiko. The wasabi cream I ordered on the side was so strange, it was like whipped cream with a touch of wasabi. For the prices they charge, and the 4% kitchen fee, this food should be amazing. They should be going above and beyond. Seems like owners gotten a little too big for his britches. Do better!! Going to Miyake next time. read more

Overpriced and very low grade sushi. I've never had to chew on tuna or toro like a taffy. 1/10 for price 0/10 for quality 0/10 overall experience We immediately left the town after this mugging. Not worth the money and it's bad! My jaw had a workout that day chewing on some fat tuna. Fat on fat. read more

Mr. Tuna is incredible fresh sushi. The hand rolls were vibrant and balanced with great flavor. They have a large number of options, and you can tell they are using high quality ingredients. The steep price tag is a bit of a turn off, but I took full advantage of their happy hour that has half priced hand rolls, a crazy good value. Still extremely easy to rack up a large tab though as you'll want to order a few different rolls to make a full meal. Service was fantastic The sushi was out to us incredibly quickly despite a decent crowd in the restaurant. Drinks were delicious, the bartender was very talented and knowledgeable. Definitely one of my new top sushi restaurants here on the east coast. read more

Mr. Tuna - Ice cream Toastie - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

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My picky eater approves of the veggie roll. Food was great. Rice was perfect. The beach view was par non. If you're in the area give it a try! Also, we asked for the veggie roll to exclude some things since my son doesn't eat much. The team way very happy to accommodate his request. read more

Mr. Tuna - Veggie roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stopped at their new location on middle street and had a great meal. Portions are small and prices high but the freshness of the food and the quality is worth it. You just have to get quite a bit to get full. Service was great and the food was amazing. My favorite was the blue fine toro hand roll. read more

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TLDR: lovely hand rolls and Maki Wonderful meal here while at Mr. Tuna. Prices are on the higher side but you do get what you pay for. Shout out to the waitress who recommended getting potato salad. Our favorite maki was the spicy shrimp and scallop. read more

I travel for a living and also live in Los Angeles... this may be the best sushi I've ever had anywhere... if you find them at a festival or stop by their physical location... EVERYTHING IS AMAZING!!! You're welcome! read more

Oh man, this place is very quickly becoming my FAVE Spot. My classmates and I frequent the happy hour hand roll deal and I will stand by thats the best deal in the old port right now and if you aren't going you are missing out. We went for our 7 fishes this christmas (we celebrated early due to some schedule wackiness) and got the Tuna flight and a few rolls of course the tuna le tigre and it ALL slaps. The cocktails are a delight, the fish is fresh and the service (i've had Luke and Jay) are all THE NICEST. Just so good. Also it sounds weird but do not skip on their ice cream sandwiches they are life changing. Super cute spot and in the summer has a few tables outside where I've seen people bring their pooches. Way more than just sushi and shouldn't be slept on its GREAT. read more

My partner and I have been looking forward to eating at Mr. Tuna since they first opened. I am a huge fan of their food truck and previous spot in The Market. We experienced great service. I enjoyed their Capybara cocktail which was strong and refreshing. We ordered light, three rolls which one was added onto our bento box. Rolls were fresh as always but was shy on the filling of fish and other ingredients. (Hamachi, halibut, and Maine crab) Unfortunately, the bento box was unforgiving. The cucumber and seaweed salad had no seasoning. The edamame was cold with a sprinkle of flakey salt which is common but basic. The potato salad was fair but nothing to rave about. I would have like to see more effort put into their sides especially with the $14 up for the box. This isn't a grab and go spot like it previously was. They need to step up their game if they want to compete with the other sushi spots in town. read more

Mr. Tuna - Bento Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Super fresh fish and great service! Stand out dishes for me were the hamachi and halibut rolls. I would get the spicy salmon, Maine crab and Mr tuna rolls if I came back. A hidden gem on the menu was the ice cream toasties which were so fun! Definitely make room for desert. Portions are a little small for the price, but that didn't deter me at all. The restaurant itself was very cute. We only had to wait 15 minutes or so to sit at the counter, which felt like nothing compared to Eventide and Duckfat on the same street read more

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Food was very fresh and service was great. If you go as a party of two you have to sit at the bar. ICE CREAM TOASTIE is a MUST!!!! Kind of expensive though for not a lot of food read more

Mr. Tuna - Sushi roll (bento box style with edamame, kale salad, potato salad) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Just had a nice lunch for 2 with Mr Tuna and once we received the bill it was $158 ! We had 2 glasses of Rosé each which came to $86 ! Enjoy the food and slip the wine ! read more

The potato salad was fantastic. First time I ever had kale (salad) that I even liked and actually loved it. Sorry I didn't get to try the sushi burritos. Definitely the bento boxes are the way to go! read more

Amazing! One of the more unique meals I have had in years. Unique vibes, with a sushi bar where you can watch the food preparation. Deliciously fresh tuna We ordered bowls that were not on the menu and will certainly be back. Absolute must try in Portsmouth! read more

While the portions here are modest, the quality of the sushi is superb. It's located inside of a food hall so it can be a bit cramped, yet the staff is very friendly and will go the extra mile to ensure that you have a pleasant experience. read more

Amazing! I had to go hunting for the front door because the Maps app did me dirty, but boy, was it worth it! SUCH good sushi! The tuna flight was fab-- legit the real deal! If you are lucky, you will get Lu as your server-- fantastic! Easy to sit down, order from the app, enjoy the view and the people-watching while waiting for some of the best sushi ever! Jordan, the owner, knows what's what. Got the Mr. Tuna roll on Lu's recommendation and had to bring some home because it's huge. They even brew their own soy sauce, and you can actually taste the difference. I think I'm going back tomorrow! read more

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Amazing seafood, great service! I was blown away by the halibut special and the special maki rolls.

You have to get the halibut rolls. So good. Sushi is my favorite food so I love to try different restaurants when visiting new cities and Mr Tuna did not disappoint. Every thing I had was so fresh and umami. Along with the the halibut rolls we also got the spicy salmon, spicy tuna, kale salad, tuna de Tigre, and the Mr Tuna burrito. read more

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Came to the Mr tuna food truck in the afternoon for some lunch and got the three hand roll deal where you get $5 off. Favorites were the spicy tuna and hamachi, and received my food just a couple minutes after ordering and was able to sit on some picnic benches nearby to eat. The salmon toro, which is usually my favorite thing to get, was a little bit disappointing. It is on the pricier side for some of the hand rolls, but with the prices of ingredients today it's not that much of a shock. A good option if you don't want a super heavy lunch with a beautiful view! read more

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