My wife and I finally got a date night in after about a year, and I took her to Rock & Rolls Sushi Lounge after telling her about it for a while. We went on a Friday night without reservations, which felt like a gamble, but the off season timing and bad weather worked in our favor. We ended up grabbing two open seats at the sushi bar, which turned out to be the best spot in the house. Our waitress, Kaylee, was great. Friendly, attentive, and she knew the menu well. Drinks stayed full, food came out at a good pace, and she never interrupted the flow of our conversation. We started with a couple of hot apps. The pork gyoza, steamed and pan seared, was solid. But the torched wagyu stole the show. That's the kind of dish you think about later and fantasize about having again. Sitting at the bar made the experience. CJ was the sushi chef working in front of us and he brought a lot of positive energy to the night. He checked in with us, shared a few samples of rolls he was working on, and clearly enjoys what he does. It added a lot to the experience. We ordered the Stevie Ray, Rainbow Roll, Don't Fear the Reaper, and the Prodigy. Every roll was excellent. The Rainbow Roll is one of my favorite classic rolls. It's always been my go to at any sushi spot as it's simple and clean, which makes it a good test of quality, and this was one of the best I've had. The space looks great inside and has a solid atmosphere. The menu has a lot of great options, the rock and roll theme to the menu is fun, and the service continues to stand out. We'll be back. If you can grab a seat at the sushi bar when CJ is working, do it. read more

Amazing sushi, great ambiance and service. Some of the best sake I've had. I have been there every year we visit for the last three years and it does not disappoint. read more

Was told they do "to go" orders, but said they wouldn't take my to go order? Not even a reason why. Would have liked to try!

Closes at 9pm, called @ 8:15pm for a pick up order. Was put on hold for 4 minutes to be told, "It is too late to put in a to-go order" being that it is 40+ minutes before closing, we figured it'd be okay. Be sure to order two hours before closing. Was looking forward to try this little place, too bad for us. read more

How do you say, "there is no better" other than saying, There is NO better! Rock and Rolls is our go to. Out there is no better. Whenever you can, come here. You'll be happy and amazed. The girls who work here have been here forever. We've literally watched them grow up. They will tell you straight away, have this, the chefs feature is spot on, etc. they are true and never lead you astray. Start with hamachi crudo - nothing lighter or tangier! The fish tacos, grilled or fried, SO good. Rolls that never disappoint.. chefs feature is always something worth trying. The menu rolls also are perfect. This is the best meal you'll have in corpus, don't pass on the chance to eat here. Get a reservation NOW! read more

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If you love sushi, this is the place to go! We had so much, I can't remember it all. It all tasted great and we even got a sushi virgin to try some and he loved it! The waitress gave us some hot saki for my birthday, very authentic. We finished off the night with some fried ice cream that was delicious! We will definitely be back when we're in town again. Great service and even better food! read more

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Here's a sharp, savvy, and professional-sounding review that communicates your experience clearly and powerfully: Disappointing Experience at Rock 'n' Roll Sushi - Padre Island I rarely take the time to write reviews, but my recent visit to Rock 'n' Roll Sushi on Padre Island was such a letdown, I feel compelled to share. To start, the vegetarian sushi roll I ordered was by far the worst I've ever had. It arrived smothered in a mound of old seaweed salad, clearly an attempt to cover the visibly brown, oxidized avocado underneath. One bite confirmed my suspicion--it tasted metallic, almost like rust. Fresh ingredients are the bare minimum at a sushi bar, and this was unacceptable. While waiting a staggering 20 minutes for a single cocktail, I couldn't help but notice the lack of professionalism behind the sushi bar. Staff stood around laughing while dishes piled up and guests waited. The atmosphere behind the counter felt chaotic and careless, not what you'd expect from a place that charges full price for subpar food and service. To be fair, our server was pleasant, though clearly overwhelmed and working without adequate support. The bar itself looked like the end of a long, messy night--glasses stacked, no bar staff in sight, and not a manager to be found. Nothing was taken off the bill, no apologies were offered, and no one seemed remotely concerned about the guest experience. In short: avoid this location. There are far better spots on the island where you'll be served fresh food with at least a modicum of pride and professionalism. Let me know if you want a shorter or more casual version for Yelp, Google, or social media. read more

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Came here at 8:10 and they refused to service us. Saying the the kitchen was closing. They close at 9. I think its because I have a service dog.. Do not go to this place. read more

Place sushi place in the island I would recommend it to anybody. The food is great. The service is great and the ambience is great.

Hard to find parking. Definitely a "locals" place. Always busy. We relocated here three years ago and looked forward to trying the local sushi. We ate there a couple of times the first year. read more

These rolls were amazing. They brought me back to life after a day at the beach. I always get a spicy tuna roll when I get sushi. This one was nice because each piece had a nice doll up of spicy mayo. The led zeppelin roll came with crab, cream cheese, spicy baked tuna, and white fish. I never had a sushi roll with white fish on top and it was great!! It made it more of a "hearty" roll which I appreciate because it takes a lot of sushi rolls to fill me up... anyway! 10/10 The abbey road was kinda funky but enjoyable. It came with kastu jalapeño, cream cheese, wakame salad, avocado, sriracha, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. I say it was funky because of the wakame salad- it added a weird texture but I liked it. (Wakame = seaweed) Overall, this place was great and the happy our prices cannot be beat read more

Bad service. 2 table got food before us. wouldn't recommen. 30 min before closing no food

Always delicious food and drinks! Best sushi in town and the servers are extremely attentive! Anytime we have a hankering fir sushi, this is the place to go. read more

Great sushi and wonderful happy hour. Nice wine selection. Good idea to make reservations. We always go when we are on the island.

I said about 10x while I was eating "mmmm this sushi is soo good, good find so happy we ate here" and also there was not a crumb left on the plates between me, my hubby & stepson. I don't remember what I ordered it was all so good haha. We got three appetizers & 6 rolls. read more

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Good Sushi....place lives up to its name, rock and roll blares throughout the restaurant.

Heard raving reviews about this place and always see a full parking lot so had to check it out! Didn't have a reservation on a Friday night so we showed up right at opening (5 pm) which I recommend, because there were a bunch of other people with the same idea. Sat at the bar which my husband was happy about because the games were on. We took advantage of a lot of happy hour deals (until 6pm) - $5 wine, $7 gyoza, $1 off classic rolls and $2 off signature rolls. Everything was delicious. Worth the ~30 min wait. I recommend making a reservation, if not, then get there early! read more

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We are avid fishermen from the hill country who spend a chunk of our time on the island from April-September. Been wanting to try rock & roll sushi for quite sometime based on friend's recommendations. We usually do our regular seafood spots near the marinas but my husband and I had the opportunity to date night here last night. The strawberry tuna appetizer with goat cheese and fried garlic was absolutely amazing we ended up ordering 2 of them!!! I don't remember the rolls we got but they were all incredible- and we're picky AF sushi eaters!!! Our cocktails were also great- loved the mojito!!! The manager (also female sushi chef) is so sweet. To see a female on the sushi line is AWESOME. Glad to see sushi places investing in women in the kitchen. Sushi is such an art and more women should get into this respected art! We went on a Monday night and they were slammed- definitely recommend making a reservation if you can ahead of time because clearly these guys are popular for good reason!! Overall amazing experience and excited to have a new local sushi spot for when we spend our summers/ falls on the island! read more

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Lee, let me tell you... the first time I met you, you gave my husband MY reaper roll.... After the hubby and I figured out what happened, he got the look ... I mean, if looks could kill, type of look lol (Had to share). Just want to say that we always make our way to see you guys when we are in town because the awesome ambiance, food, and drinks!!! We REALLY appreciate how you all take care of us. You don't know this but we are celebrating our 20yrs wedding anniversary and y'all didn't disappoint. We thank y'all for all you do!!! This will continue to be our go to spot! All: safest thing to do is RSVP!!! Otherwise, you chance not having a table or waiting a bit (unless theirs space at the bar, which is just as great) After 6-7pm, parking def may become an issue but can be easily solved as long as you're creative (so to speak) Off the top of my head we've ordered Fish Tacos Garlic Edamame (Each couple that sat next to us has this and always loved it) Spicy Tuna Roll Stevie Ray Roll The Led Zeppelin The Stevie Ray Bad Company Martini (Both cucumber and watermelon) Luckenbach Texas Mule Strawberry Fields Blueberry Mojito Rock & Rolls Lemonade (Blueberry) Don't Fear The Reaper Pork Gyoza Let it Ride Californication Dragon WHEN We have room for dessert Tempura Fried Icecream Looking forward to trying out more of the menu (can't seem to lay off our favs lol) read more

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Dinner started off well, the drinks we ordered were nice. Apps were good. As a party of 4, 3 people got their entrees at the same time and it was a 20 minute wait for the last person to get their dinner. The waitress confessed she forgot to ring in that order and was less than apologetic. Another person ordered a completely vegan roll (welcome to the jungle roll) and it came with cheese in it. It took a while to track down our waitress to notify her and she said "the chef likes to throw items into rolls sometimes", why would a chef go off the menu? Guests are choosing a roll based on the description, expecting those specific ingredients. Overall the rolls were okay but the service was awful. We won't be back. read more

So, we decided to give this place a second chance since my boyfriend swore up and down it was that good. While we weren't denied service this time, we were told we only had 15 minutes to order, even though we arrived at 8:45 and Google says they close at 10. read more

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If you are on Padre Island and like sushi, you need to come here. We came pretty late and we're able to find a bar spot to eat and drink. Not sure if we would be able to find a spot if we came earlier, so I would recommend making a reservation. Every roll we had was a rock n roll theme and super tasty! Check out the menu for some cool names. We had the Stevie Ray Roll, Driftaway Roll, Eel and Salmon Nigiri and the Tempura Fried Ice Cream. I would order all of them again, but with how good they were I would also like to try a few more as I know it would be worth it. The bartender did a great job and made our night a blast. The ambience and music was great and would definitely come back again. read more

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Steer clear unless you have 3 hours to wait for 3 rolls. Never had a chance to taste the food.

The vibe of the restaurant was so fun! After a day of being at the beach, the lighting and music was perfect. Staff was amazing at sitting us and taking care of us! We got ordered three rolls and shared & they were amazing. I loved how everything was rock n roll themed! 10/10, would come back during my next visit to the beach. read more

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Love, love, love this sushi place! My husband and I discovered it a few years ago while visiting family in Corpus Christi. We're avid sushi eaters and consider this place one of the best places we've ever tried! The sushi recipes are fun and adventurous and DELICIOUS! Wait staff has always been very pleasant, bartenders are very attentive as well! Check this place out! read more

We absolutely love this place for so many reasons. Whether you're doing a big party or you're going out with a for a special romantic dinner with your loved one, the atmosphere can handle it all. The food is consistently good and the staff is wonderful. We make it a point to visit at least once or twice a week. read more

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Shocking that something this amazing is only two minutes from our house. As with all restaurants on North Padre Island, not nearly enough parking for the people knocking down the doors to eat here!!! read more

The food here is absolutely amazing. The service is quick and the ambiance is upbeat. I have eaten here many times and never been disappointed. Get there when they open or be sure and call for a reservation. The parking is absolutely awful and you may have to park along the road if you come during peak times. Be sure and try the stuffed avocados. They are absolutely to die for ! The Santana is my favorite roll but beware it is very spicy. I love it but it may not be for you if spicy food is off limits ? The beer is cold and the drinks are a heavy pour Locals love this place and it's a friendly crowd. Even if you are in corpus proper you should make the drive over the bridge and go to 15121 south Padre island drive #101. They open at 5 pm ---so don't go before then ! read more

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It's tucked inside of a tiny strip mall but you will find the most delicious sushi here! Beware it is packed though since this is a local favorite. I would recommend making reservations on a Friday night. We ordered a bunch of rolls and enjoyed every bite. The gyoza was incredible as well! The staff is efficient and friendly and you can tell they are used to the busy crowds and not at all flustered. But the atmosphere was cozy inside and a lot of fun. They have a lot of fun adult beverages as well if you're feeling adventurous. My friend had some girly looking martini drink but I just had wine. The rolls are huge too and you will come out happy and satisfied. This without a doubt was my favorite place to eat at during our beach visit. Lots of variety and just a laid back evening with friends. read more

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Walked in, waited 5min to be greeted. Despite 4 open tables, was told 45 min wait. Walked out. Sandwich shops next door was great read more

The staff is amazing and best service Reservations are recommended but not always required read more

Visited Rock & Rolls on our summer trip to Corpus because we were staying nearby. It's located in a strip mall and you wouldn't think much of it, but actually was very hopping for happy hour and the food is also good. We took advantage of the $2 off specialty rolls during happy hour and ordered the Pinball Wizard (my mom's favorite), the dark side of the moon (my favorite), and the midnight rambler. We also got an order of the shrimp shumai for my toddler, which he seemed to approve of. I wish they had more rolls without cream cheese, but if you love cream cheese and sushi, then this is definitely the place for you. Other than that, we had friendly service, very fast, and good food. Definitely a solid choice for sushi on the island! read more

Hands down one of the best sushi restaurants in Corpus Christi highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great atmosphere, service and drinks read more

A very good place to eat. Food was good Our waitress was attentive. Ambience is what you want it to be casual or intimate. You won't be disappointed. read more

The menu is awesome as is the food and drinks! It's kind of hard to find but once you're inside the atmosphere is great! Rock and Roll themed menu and atmosphere is right up my alley as is the proximity to my condo so I'll definitely be back asap! read more

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Rock & Sushi??? ... you got me at both at Rock & Rolls Sushi Lounge! I've been hearing about this place for years... well, I finally got into town over Tday 2018 weekend, wanted to meet up with some local friends there. Yes, Michelle made it, Joy left town earlier that day, while another wasn't working behind the bar that night. I missed you Miranda! Happy Hour is where it's at here. Discounts on drinks and rolls. Bloody Mary was fantastic, so I had two! We also had two sushi rolls as well! When I find myself back on the island, I'll be back to Rock my Sushi! read more

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A fun place to hang out, eat sushi and hum along with the restaurant soundtrack.The food is good, the service was great, no complaints really. It gets pretty busy so reservations are definitely recommended. Some folks say it's expensive but keep in mind it's sushi and on the island. I'll be back and Elvis is still in the building. read more

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Great sushi! Service was decent and always great food. Make sure to go early as it is always packed.

Excelente food, service and the best drinks!! The mixologists know what they are doing. The watermelon martinis are the best and the happy hour price is incredible! read more

Rock & Rolls Sushi Lounge - Californication with watermelon martini. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

So good to see yet another, top-drawer, sushi option here in Corpus Christi. Did a little research on their place before going and found out the owner comes from a very well known family in the Asian cuisine restaurant business. So I went there with high expectations. Well, Rock & Rolls did not disappoint. The one caveat is, make a reservation! The place is small and the parking lot smaller. That said, the service and the food easily make up the difference. The interior is also dark - more pub like than restaurant. But, that's okay. Call it, "intimate." We started off with edamame with the truffle oil and sea salt. Holy cow!! That knocks it out of the park right away! The truffle oil lightly enhances the freshness of the edamame. That and the coarse sea salt made for a perfect starter. I ordered the "Light My Fire" roll. The words "goat cheese" and "serrano" really caught my eye. It came nicely presented, was fresh tasting and oh-so-flavorful. My only disappointment was the size. It's a bit smaller than what you find in other sushi joints for the price. I could've (should've) ordered two of them. But, at $15 each, that just didn't sit well. Again, service is excellent. We were greeted nicely and seated quickly (reservations). Orders taken and served with a smile and continued checks to make sure all was okay. I am eager to go back and try other items on the menu. The prices aren't that much of a deterrent. AND, they do have, what looks like, a hoppin' bar scene. So, that's worth exploring. read more

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