Arrived via cruise ship in Prince Rupert. Noticed an Instagram post from a Virgin Voyages crew member and decided to visit. Upon entering, guests are greeted by a rustic environment featuring tables, a bar, window seating, and outdoor seating in a garden area. The menu includes all the classic sushi options alongside some unique selections. I ordered the Rock 'n' Roll roll and the Red Dragon; both featured fresh fish and meticulously prepared, tightly assembled rolls. OPA Sushi did not compromise on fillings or toppings. My husband ordered the seafood chowder, which he found to be very good. However, given the proximity to crab fishing, he was surprised that imitation crab was used in the dish. Nonetheless, he finished it completely. We also ordered iced tea, served in a can reminiscent of the 1990s, evoking a nostalgic childhood sensation. It had been decades since I last had Brisk iced tea in a can. The service was efficient and prompt, allowing us sufficient time to converse, connect to the Wi-Fi, manage social media posts, and conduct further research on Prince Rupert. Despite being located in Canada, the menu prices did not suggest a tourist-centric establishment; rather, it maintained a local ambiance, particularly towards the evening in the yellow building. read more

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We were in town for a cruise ship stop and checked the Yelp reviews for where to go. They did not lead us astray. This was an excellent place for a sushi. We had the Tunami and Sake nigiri. Both were excellent, some of the best nigiri I've ever had. Service was a bit slow because their were only a few staff, but not unreasonable. read more

Some of the freshest sushi I've had in a long time! We split four rolls between the two of us, and there wasn't a disappointing roll in the bunch, not to mention affordable (most rolls $8-12, with a few exceptions). Fresh, delicious, five stars all around. read more

Opa Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Prince Rupert, British Columbia

We had a delicious lunch here while stopped in Prince Rupert on a cruise. The sushi was all fresh and delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. The local Wheelhouse beer was served ice cold and excellent as well. Highly recommend this place! read more

Opa Sushi Bar - So tasty! - Japanese Near Me - Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Fantastic sushi spot just a short walk from the cruise ship! The salmon was absolute perfection--so fresh and flavorful. We also loved the gyoza, which was delicious. The "Sweet Chili O' Mine" roll was amazing, with a perfect blend of flavors. They also have a great selection of local beers from Wheelhouse Brewing. Service was fast and friendly. It was raining so we did not see any eagles but they have a beautiful viewing deck off the back. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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I wanted sushi in Prince Rupert and made reservations before I came. They were able to seat us right away and they have wifi for american users with no service! It was very good and priced so perfectly!! It was so good and I had so many rolls and pieces I was very happy. I had the rest of my family come in and there was about 10 of them that they were able to accomodate so easily. I wish I could eat here every day!! HIGHLY recommend for anyone coming to Prince Rupert read more

Cute place to stop to rest if you're walking around town. Take a breathers and have a snack. I liked the salmon roll and the caterpillar. The waiter was a young guy who was super attentive so the service was an A! The tuna was why I gave -1 star. It wasn't the quality I expected but may have just been that day. read more

Opa Sushi Bar - I added my own topping which were left over from my tuna tataki - Japanese Near Me - Prince Rupert, British Columbia

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I was really looking forward to eating here considering the positive reviews; and I was really disappointed. The service, however, was great - friendly and honest staff. My favourite thing about eating here is the outdoor dining view: tall, beautiful trees with the sun *chefs kiss* follows by the drink, halo martini. Perfect amount of alcohol to juice and only $10 for 2oz - stellar deal! Sashimi - even though it was ok, I expected the quality to be more fresh. It tasted like it had been thawed after freezing for days. And I was surprised to see raw onions - it really complemented the sashimi The tunami and sweet chilli rolls - both didn't deliver on the taste, the flavours weren't there. I found myself thinking that the sushi in Toronto is better than this place read more

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We ate on the back patio and it was very pleasant. Service was fine but not very fast. Food was fresh and had a large selection. Would rate it 3.5 stars. read more

Fine fish food. Lots of stairs to get in tho. Service and atmosphere make for a nice dining experience.

We're out on our boys trip and we're having lunch there because The workers are friendly and super nice , the place is clean ,Shirley temple is great , the beans were delicious, the miso soup is amazing , and sushi was great we what come again read more

Went in with my dad. He told them about his issues with sesame seeds and had to order sushi instead of ramen that he was a bit disappointed by. However, the sushi was great lots of sides not too expensive. Drinks a bit pricey, but still great try to get in during a slow day. read more

I would say the sushi here was very decent. I ordered the Sake Don and 1 Sake nigiri and 1 scallop nigiri. Sushi was fresh. I did like the Sake Don. It was definitely a better deal than ordering nigiri. The Sake Don came with 7 pieces of Sake. The Sake Don came with miso soup. Not bad. Note that they charge $2.50 for tea. Kind of steep for tea that is not even good quality. Yes the tea was very disappointing. Service was ok. I had to flag the waitress down in order to get service. I asked for tea refills and one of the waitress kept on forgetting and the other one took a long time to come over to refill it. Had to mention it couple times before I got tea refills. There are 2 Japanese restaurant in Cow Bay area. I prefer the other one. The whole meal came to $24. Kind of steep for what I would be getting if I am in Vancouver. On the bright side they serve wild salmon so that is good. read more

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Opa Sushi in Prince Rupert is a great find! We arrived in town (not via a cruise ship!), went to Opa with a group of 8 sushi keeners on a Tuesday evening, and had a short wait for a table without a reservation. The menu spans a wide range of sushi and related menu options, and has quite a few house specials. The food was excellent. The service was very attentive and correct on every item served for every person. Most of the tables seat 2 or 4, and there is outdoor seating as an option. The ambiance was great, with no problems carrying on a few conversations at our big table. Homemade green tea and black sesame ice creams were a nice finish. We closed the place out, and before leaving saw the kitchen staff do a remarkably through clean of the whole kitchen, top to bottom and every surface. read more

I just returned from a cruise and one of the stops was Prince Rupert. My friend and I asked for recommendations as we were wandering around and Opa was recommended as a 2nd choice after this other restaurant. We checked out the #1 recommendation and it didn't appeal to us. We looked a the menu for Opa decided to eat there. We were not disappointed with our meal at Opa. The food was very good and we especially loved the black sesame ice cream. Considered it was my friend and I and one other couple service was lousy. If I ever go back to Prince Rupert, I'll definitely eat at Opa. read more

Quick pit stop in town from our cruise and decided on sushi. We had a party of 8. The place is kind of small and they were busy, but they were able to accommodate us with outdoor seating. The group ordered a variety of items from the menu but I ordered the Gyoza (6pc), Maui Wowie roll, Bubba roll, and Salmon sashimi (small,8pc). All were delicious. Both rolls had salmon, avocado and sauces, with other minor differences. The salmon was also very fresh and melted in my mouth. It was so good! I would come here again, except I'm from San Francisco. But I recommend this place to anyone looking for a sushi place when they visit PR! read more

Opa Sushi Bar - Maui Wowie and Bubba roll - Japanese Near Me - Prince Rupert, British Columbia

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Some of the best sushi I've ever had. It's fresh, clean and well, not just that they have very good service that'll make anything work in your favour. They have endless options, so if you really wanted to you could stop by every single night and there'd be more than enough options to keep you satisfied -- depending on your preference. A bit pricy, but for sure worth trying as it's worth the price. read more

Probably the best sushi restaurant in prince Rupert out of the 3. Standard taste and I'm taking off one star due to the price. The regular rolls are ok but special rolls are quite over priced in my opinion. Recommend the scallop roll. Best value read more

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We stopped at Prince Rupert on an Alaskan cruise. Cute little place, very nice servers and hosts. They were full, but allowed us to walk in and sit on their back porch, it was clean and lovely - a few bugs as are most outdoor/nature seating sections. Got the Brazilian roll, because I love deep fried sushi rolls - 4/5. Also got the Mangofishous - 3/5. The gyoza - 3/5. But overall, they do have a nice selection - something for everyone. My party of eight averaged around a 3.5-star rating. Would eat here again! read more

We ordered four rolls here: Black ninja, red dragon, fire cracker, and another one with mango in it. There were very very very good! I did not like the black ninja as much because I don't like the ginger flavor. Between the other three, I can't pick a favorite because they were all so delicious! The fish is nothing like I've tasted in sushi places in the United States. You can taste just how fresh it is. The service was great. Shayden was our waitress and was super awesome and responsive. It wasn't busy when we were there for lunch, so we got our food pretty quickly. The ambience of the restaurant is very Japanese. I liked the wooden look and wished the weather was nice so we could go outdoors and check out their garden patio. I would definitely come back if I was ever craving sushi. read more

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FRESH, CREATIVE & DELICIOUS. always a favourite when we travel to Rupert! Tucked up above a great gift shop in cow bay, once you get to the top of the stairs you are welcomed into an authentic sushi bar! I cannot say enough about the atmosphere. It feels like a hidden gem. The seafood inside the sushi is incredibly fresh and tasty. I would highly reccomend the brazillian roll! but after looking at their menu yourself, I'm sure you'll be stuck, in a good way!! Just get them all- it's worth it! read more

Oh-my-God. I never had tuna sashimi that tasted so good in my life! Big up also for the calamari and octopus sashimi (#yummyinmytummy!)! Not sure about the maki that were rather plain though, but the assorted sashimi made me forget about it very quickly! Coming back? Anytime! read more

Opa Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Prince Rupert, British Columbia

First time eating sushi up north. Fish was extremely fresh and the sushi was quality !!! Loved every bite...price was right as well. In terms of the atmosphere, I loved the wood setting and cozy vybe. Definitely recommend! read more

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Great food. Best gyoza I've ever had. Really great find, small little restaurant tucked over some gift shops. Blink and you'll miss it.

great sushi! service was a little slow at lunch time but a great spot. miso soup was great and edamame was some of the best we have had with the spicy add ons on the side. read more

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Good Sushi, great service. It's easy to miss this place since it's upstairs entered from end of building. Authentic, quaint atmosphere. Good food, great service read more

When all the locals suggest you come to a certain place for local sushi you listen. Opa sushi has been here for quite awhile and it did not disappoint. Our service was extremely fast and parking was ample. Prince Rupert is known for their local fish and it showed in their rolls. We tried various types of sushi with different types of salmon and tuna. The food came out in an appropriate amount of time and looked great. I was too excited to eat it that I forgot to take a picture.. The ambience in here is very unique. It's as if you're in a different country. The decor is all wooden and it suits this place perfectly. At $8/roll, we got 4 rolls for lunch and they were fresh and fantastic. read more

I don't often give full stars; full stars happen when many things must align, and the experience be outstanding and memorable. This was one of those times. The past 48 hours had been trying. I had been riding a motorcycle from Vancouver, en route to Fairbanks, and made a stop in Prince Rupert to take the ferry to Haines. I'd ridden through the rain and cold, camped with bears and elk, and endured some minimal mechanical issues. That meant that I was looking for a quick, quiet, healthy meal. Opa was suggested by multiple people, and the few online reviews I could find supported the choice of coming here. I walked from where I was staying, through a charming sunken garden and port buildings, and found the restaurant on the second floor of the Cow Bay Road. The restaurant has a cozy/romantic feel, overlooking the bay. I was skeptical at first, but one look at the menu, and my sushi apetite made me stay. It had local specials, and interesting rolls I had not seen before. I opted to sit at the empty sushi bar, and one more person joined me there shortly. Food, service, atmosphere, conversation - it all flowed well that night. The fish was fresh and the rolls well made. The gentleman sitting by me was a local uni fisherman, Michael, who also supplies the restaurant, with whom I had a conversation throughout the meal. I was fortunate to sample uni for the first time, and Michael shared some of the fresh roe rolls he had on his plate. Next thing I knew, a few hours had gone by, and great memories had been created. Bottom line: Opa is a gem in Prince Rupert, and a must for people that want to have delicious sushi in a great environment. I will vouch for the service, food, and atmosphere, but I did not try their drinks. For me it was a 5star experience. read more

First thing I have to say is that we drive from Terrace to eat sushi here. It's well worth it. The atmosphere is great. Nice upstairs location overlooking the Cow Bay area. The sashimi is fresh, the sushi rice is authentic, nigiri is well placed, and the sushi rolls are creative and delicious. The miso soup is really good. I give the food five stars. The only downside is that, unlike most Japanese restaurants I have eaten at, they charge for tea. Really? That's a little disappointing. The prices are mildly reasonable considering they are the real deal. read more

My parents and I visited Opa Sushi several years ago while on a cruise to Alaska. The salmon nigiri made SUCH an impression on me that to this day, when I think about all of the sushi that I've eaten, I immediately think of the salmon nigiri at Opa as one of the best I've ever had. Probably because their fish is so fresh!!! I had since forgotten the name of this sushi bar until I looked for it on Yelp, and I instantly recognized by the photos of the stairs you must go up to get to this cute little sushi place. Perhaps it was the aura of fish and salmon that permeated that Alaska cruise and that entire trip that makes me think fondly of this sushi place- who knows. But we certainly had a great meal there years ago! read more

Best Omakase dish I have ever had! I sat outside in the patio which was absolutely magical. Bald eagles calling above me in the massive cedar trees...wow. I'm here for work for 2 months. Will make this my go-to-spot! read more

As i mentioned before, i'm pretty picky when it comes to sushi/sashimi. It's not that i don't like it, it's that i have had bad enough bad experiences that it has kinda turned me off of it. BUT on this business trip to Rupert, I got the seafood salad...then the next night, i got it AGAIN! oh man, so good! The quality of the sashimi cannot be matched. I'm telling you, this is top notch and i've had some amazing sashimi before. THe salad has a yummy dressing and is topped with raw salmon, tuna, octopus, surf clam and some shrimp. I mean, seriously hits the spot. So still a hit for me. read more

I would definitely go back. I ordered my trifecta: miso, gomae, and whichever roll has mango in it. The gomae missed the mark with not enough sauciness. Next time i'd get the avocado one. Roll was standard. Luckily my Rupert friends knew the score, so I was able to sample some of their sashimi. Excellent! Service was attentive and atmosphere was amazing: it's in an old netloft (where fishing nets are repaired). While we were there some guys from the local hockey team were celebrating a birthday. Fun times! read more

Fresh. Excellent service. Great views of harbour. Comfortable, informal atmosphere. Pleasant background music. Lush garden seating available. Seems to be a favourite of locals. Authentic food made by Japanese- Canadian chefs. read more

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Great place to get food at a great price. The sock eye salmon is Amazing. and the staff is great. A must go if you find yourself in prince Rupert. read more

Opa Sushi Bar - Japanese Near Me - Prince Rupert, British Columbia

We go here at least twice a month. Great food and always go home happy. We had dinner on the outside deck one year and there was a bald eagle that landed and the edge of the deck and ate a fresh salmon it had just pulled from the ocean, really... we have the video. Don't miss this place, first class sushi for sure. read more

As far as sushi restaurants go - this one is ok. The ikura was better than average but over-all the sushi was pretty non-distinct. I think what bothered me the most was the waitress demanding a tip for a take out order. What? What am I tipping you for? Handing me the Styrofoam box? Processing my bill? Really? That deserves another five dollars on top of an already inflated price for mediocre sushi? Considering that this restaurant is right on the ocean, one would expect exquisite freshness of sashimi and nigiri... instead my meal was more or less ok. I've had amazing sushi and this isn't it. Considering the price and the wait staff's impression that their very presence requires a 15% gratuity I would say save your money for a better time and place. This is ok sushi for gourmet pricing. Good luck. read more

Really great setting/atmosphere. We didn't have reservations but they managed to find a spot for us. A lot of interesting choices of sushi to choose from and everything we had was delicious. Also local craft beer is a plus! read more

I am rather pleased with the evolution of the menu. And the always-great service. There's been many additions and they are worth trying. I was literally blown away by the Black Ninja and the Krakatoa. I also have a special mention to the Yam Tempura roll. Opa keeps the service attentive, on point and friendly. For it's equivalent, it is as much as I could say about the food. This makes Opa one of the best and consistent Sushi place I've ever been, North America and abroad. read more

It seems that whenever I end up in Prince Rupert I always go to Opa Sushi. Over the years one thing has remained the same. Which is the quality of food they serve. This not the cheapest Japanese food I have ever had, but definitely worth it. I was there just a couple weeks ago on a sunny day (which does occur every once in a while in Rupert) and sat outside on the back deck looking up at a lush green coastal rain forest. I had a great lunch. Thank you Opa sushi! read more