All around very good meal. Sat outside. Was given heads up that they might be delayed in service due to being short staff. They definitely underpromised and overdelivered. Service was prompt enough and quite professional. Food was great. Had specials: blowfish tempura, fluke sushi, scallop sushi, uni sushi. All were tasty. Selections on menu also hit the spot. Kids thought it was good too. Worst part is that it's taken us so long to try it. Will definitely add it to the regular rotation. read more

Great spot, great food, best Japanese food in town. Very few places we've ramen in this area and it's worth the trip

Remember back when sushi first became a thing? Somewhere around 1995? THIS reminds me of the quality that was available back then - before sushi became over commercialized & loaded with sauces and extras that don't belong in traditional sushi. The rolls are outstanding, specials are always a hit, noodles are delish! Staff is very knowledgable when it comes to sake - try the sake flight!! You'll learn a ton! I am NEVER disappointed when I come to Stirling Sake - support local business, a special sushi spot, and HAVE FUN HERE! read more

They always have great sushi and sashimi. I usually go with the special local fish sushi or sashimi. The pickled porgy appetizer is different and good. The extensive sake list has ma y good choices. Service is helpful friendly. read more

0 stars .. this place gave me ecoli and i nearly died . oh and the sushi isn't even good .

Fresh, high quality locally sourced fish thoughtfully presented without any fanfare. Low key owner and staff made meal most enjoyable. No pretenses here. Just great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Knowledgeable sake sommelier/owner on the shy side but just ask if you have any questions and he is happy to inform. Highly recommend practically everything on the menu. Enjoy. read more

We went here on a Friday night and sat inside reluctantly, but the physical setup felt safe. We had seaweed salad, raw octopus, duck lettuce wraps, salmon spicy roll and the sashimi rice bowl. Everything was delicious and fresh - as good as a meal in the city. The sake flight was good and the wine choices were limited, but local. The pace of the meal was a bit slow, but did not detract from the experience. read more

I was anxious to try this place because of the reviews. It has a nice atmosphere, but the sushi was mediocre at best. I felt the sushi was not the freshest or the right temperature. Way overpriced for the quality. read more

Overpriced, sushi needs improvement to match the price on the menu. Tasted like food court sushi for $$$ price tag. Customer service was very meh, employees seemed dead and the two women at the bar just seemed like they don't want to greet or serve anyone, the guy seemed like he just wanted to go home. Hope it'll get better. read more

This place is the best!! Food is insanely delicious, the staff is so friendly, everythings so fresh and yummy, the ambiance is fantastic! I could go on forever about how much I love this spot. read more

We love Stirling Sake! Best Sushi on the East End. Come here if you're ever in Greenport.

visited this spot today because it was part of a seafood festival this weekend, they served us a scallop carpaccio with live worms in it !!! when spoke to staff her reply "sometimes that happens" not an apology or anything - not to mention her complete lack of hospitality- horrible way to handle the fact that the restaurant was serving unsafe contaminated shellfish- read more

My wife and I and another couple had a sake tasting for the first time at Stirling Sake. Our bartender Jonathan was amazing and super knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this place to anybody who wants to learn about and try sake! I heard the food is great too but unfortunately already had dinner reservations. read more

I love the whole experience at stirling sake. From the ambiance (good tunes with animae playing on a projector screen, adding a fun and funky vibe), to the wonderful personable and attentive service and of course, the fantastic, fresh fare. Yes it may be pricey but I think it is well worth it as everything that comes out of the kitchen exceeds your expectations. Not to mention the sale selection is kick ass. Ask Rikki for a recommendation and you won't be disappointed! My personal favorites are the kaburamaki, and the spicy sashimi rice bowl (very satisfying). if you're in the mood for ramen ... you won't be disappointed here!! It parallels some of the best ramen I have had and good to the last drop. Kanpai! read more

Good sake menu. Overpriced food. It was about 14 for a salmon avocado 6 piece roll. I am not sure why the sushi is so exorbitantly expensive compared to any NYC sushi but my husband and I got sake and a small bite before going elsewhere to eat for a reasonable amount read more

The atmosphere is nice now that everybody sits outside and I had the tuna avocado which was amazing and the best Ramen and broth ever !so delicious !I'm going back for more. read more

From the moment we walked in the server addressed us as if they were doing us a favor by letting us in. There were several free tables and people paying and getting ready to leave, there were tables with children and the patrons looked to be of diverse backgrounds. We were a party of 5 including one 6 year old child. Our party of 5 consisted of my mother and my sister, who were visiting from Barcelona, my husband who is Japanese, our child and I. They looked down on us the whole time, service was inattentive and the soups that we ordered had no broth. The place seemed nice and clean and they seemed to have a large selection of sake, which we did not try because we felt ill that evening, and hence the decision to have noddle soup at a Japanese restaurant. I think it is very sad to see people in the service industry that do not understand that you can't work in the service industry without customer service. I have gone to many restaurants in NY and in many cities around the world, but I never once felt looked down upon before. I suggest you treat your patrons with respect if your goal is to stay in business for the long run. My visit to the Northfork was wonderful otherwise, Stirling Sake was the only bitter pill I had to swallow. read more

These reviews are about Noahs, another excellent restaurant in Greenport, not Stirling Saki.

They have authentic selections of sake, knowledgeable staff, and great quality food. If you're looking for a full meal I suggest the noodles and maybe one or two appetizers max. Both the udon and soba noodles are accompanied with full bodied broths. The sushi and rolls are not generic so don't expect to pay buffet style prices. The fish portions are not only generous but the quality of the fish is visibly noticeable. The appetizers are generally smaller in portion but absolutely delicious. If you find the pickled porgy in season make sure to give it a try! read more

In a land surrounded by seafood and ports, you'd expect better. But, being one to frequently subject myself to the mediocrity of NYC sushi delivery, this place is ok. (Seaweed salad for the win.) That being said, there's no sushi bar which is weird imo, and their Ikura is oddly sweet. Please don't sugar up those eggs. Also, offering some light bites like sushi, other than ramen, would be be awesome on a hot summer day. (Rather than sushi only being available during dinner.) And please make uni available. read more

My wife and I were very impressed with the delicious array of sake and shochu Stirling sake has to offer. One of the best tasting sushi rolls I've had in Suffolk county in years. Appetizers were prepared perfectly as well. The decor is very nice inside with a very nice cocktail bar and sushi bar. I ordered a long island duck ramen bowl off the specials menu, and wasn't super impressed with it. I'm looking forward to trying a different entre next time I go. Green tea cheesecake for dessert was delicious as well. As an added bonus Stirling sake is just a short walk across the street from "brix & rye", a great place to go for a delicious drink after dinner. read more

I must say. An avid sushi goer and been to the finest in NYC and around the country. Stirling was a huge disappointment. The prices were off the charts for the tiniest portions and mediocre food. One roll $15.00. And not even dinner size The staff was slow and non attentive. The only plus was the saki tasting. read more

I am very picky when it comes to sushi and sashimi. I never expected to find a good Japanese restaurant out East. To my surprise, Stirling Sake fulfilled all my requirements! The sushi rice was done perfectly and the fish was fresh and prepped properly. Now I have a place that I can go to when I get the sushi craving. read more

I've been here about three times (I don't live in state) and both times I thought it was very good. I recommend the vegetable dumplings. Last time I went, my boyfriend and I both got citrus ramen with vegetables, it was a special. $15 for a very large bowl of ramen didn't seem too bad for me. I think the sushi and some other small things are expensive. read more

Prices are ridiculously astronomical considering the portion sizes. $12 for a spider roll which was only 1/2 a roll (four lil pieces) and it didn't spell this out on the menu. $14 for two pieces of tuna sashimi. What? Also, I got an expensive sake which was $25 for "6 ounces" but was really about 1/2 that amount of ounces (which I could easily guesstimate by comparing it to the 5 oz. bottle of soy sauce on the table. Stuff tasted fine. It was just a rip off. read more

I am surprised this restaurant stays in business! The service was incredibly slow and inattentive, despite the fact that there were only four tables seated when we were there! First of all they, were unaware of our reservation, made online and were greeted with puzzlement when we said we had a reso. The server relegated the bus person to take our order, who, when we started to order seemed overwhelmed and said he would have to get our server to take the order. The appetizers came out, along with the drinks, and then... nothing. At this point, my daughter decided to leave with her one year old, and we requested that they pack HER ORDER to go. Several minutes later, the bus person came out and cleared the table... which we questioned, since we still had more food ordered. At this point, then entire dinner order for the group came out packed to go. Lastly, when my son and daughter in law went inside with their child, the other wait person was extremely rude... asking 'what are you doing?' Now that we are home, and have opened our order, we find it is not as we requested... several of the rolls have tobiko on them, despite the fact the we specifically asked for no tobiko. When the bill was presented, the server said she was sorry and would communicate our displeasure to the owner... I hope they have a good back up plan... outside of the restaurant business! read more

Food quality and service are great , overpriced for what is presented . That think they are in mid town Manhattan, wake up owners you are in Green-port. Another over priced tourist trap. read more

I am a fan. The food is aways fresh, well prepared and great flavors. Some dishes are a little small but worth it. Love the duck ramen. Amazing selections of Sake but not cheap. Taste one and you will know why. My favorite time to go is in the dead of winter. The place is so laid back and zen. The staff is amazing. read more

The most authentic Japanese food I've had in a while, especially on Long Island! I can't rave enough about this place. Everything on the menu is amazing. If I could give this place infinity stars I would. Extremely reasonably priced, ambiance is relaxing and quiet - sometimes they have Japanese films playing from a projector on the wall - very cool! P.S. no idea what the other negative reviews are talking about - we come here quite often and each time it's been a true culinary experience - I would go as far as saying it's up there with James Beard and Michelin Star chefs - YES that's how delicious and beautiful this food is. Guess everyone on Yelp is a food critic! read more

The staff was so overwhelmed on a Thursday night. Many people left and were not seated and we waiting an hour for our sushi rolls. The sushi was fine but would not recommend this place. read more

If this place has a manager, I hope they know that on a Monday night when it is half or less full, they turn down a 6-top because they are "so busy I can't handle it." read more

Yum! Traditional Japanese food in Greenport. The sushi was fresh and delicious (eel roll was my favorite), the seaweed salad was beautifully presented and tasty, the ramen was just right (broth, texture, taste), and an excellent sake selection. The interior is clean and simple, beautiful woodwork, and subtle decoration that creates a warm and pleasant environment. The staff were attentive and knowledgable. Highly recommended! read more

Came here for first time tonight, it was truly amazing. The local fluke was a delight, and vegetable gyoza was the best ever. Very artfully done space, beautiful craft, very friendly and nice crowd. read more

We ate there to check out the Ramen chefs that were invited to come over from Japan and we were not disappointed. This was truly one of the best ramen experiences since I was last in Japan. The rolls and seaweed salad were also excellent and the sake selection is fantastic. This is a spot well worth visiting on the North Fork! read more

There was something special with this place. Was it the simple decor? The outdoor seating? Real Japanese decorative ceramic plates? It's hard to pinpoint. The food was very good and the authenticity is clearly there. It is rather expensive- a modest sashimi platter for one is about $40 and the ramen is just under $20. But it was nice that our lovely waitress (Stacey?) actually had lived in Japan and that she spoke Japanese well and that she pronounced the sake names properly- added a nice touch as she was explaining to us about the different types of sake. Would I go back? Yes for sure. An authentic Japanese choice previously missing. But you must be in your vacation mindset, sipping the superior sake thinking of the wonderful things in life and not in a rush for speedy service. read more

Great service and exceptional food! Absolutely worth the price. Very friendly and helpful staff. A must visit if you are in Greenport!

Great place to stop for sushi or a drink anytime of day Greenports best sushi hands down He's got amazing fresh fish caught daily by his brother and prices are reasonable Try this place once and you'll be back all the time read more

What a hidden gem. I would travel hours to eat this food. Everything pickled is awesome. The dashi broths are next level. Most favorite: beef dashi w soba noodles. Don't sleep on the sashimi or rolls either - so simple. So good. 5 stars. I rarely write reviews.. But I just have to share the knowledge of this spot. Oh yeah, and the sake list. Just go for it. read more

Cannot say enough good things about this place. Both the service and the food were amazing. Put this on the top of your list when visiting Greenport. The drinks were unique and strong and the food was extremely fresh. Ordered the Sashimi Deluxe and ended up ordering another, it was THAT good. I recommend sitting at the bar and enjoying the company of the locals around you as well as the bartender (talking to you, Walter). Great place and atmosphere. Thanks for the killer hangover, was worth it. read more

Great sushi Japanese small plates from this decibel alum. Decibel is a great sake bar in the city. This clean crisp location pumps out top notch Japanese food with great flavors. Yuki is the man with informative and attentive service. Will be eating here alot read more

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