The staff was very helpful answering our questions about the menu. I ordered the softshell crab as an appetizer and miso soup. Both were delicious. Also had the Philadelphia sushi that was a very large portion and very tasty. We got the lobster and steak for the table and left with a doggie bag fit for a king. I highly recommend this strip store gem. read more

I ordered take out and was completely surprised. The food was very hot (even the miso soup) and fresh. Did pick up and the food was ready when I arrived (great service) and people were sooo very nice. I did hibachi dinner with scallops, the scallops were perfectly cooked. Totally amazed, really thought they would be tough and just white in color, juicy and a perfect sear-Bravo! Loved the fresh crispy salad and the ginger dressing was so good, not the average type dressing. I look forward to going in to Sushi Bear and try the fresh Sushi. read more

My partner and I were running errands on a gloomy Sunday and decided to act on our growing hunger, so I began to peruse Yelp for some recommendations. I'll usually filter out restaurants by the average / amount of reviews and this was a top contender. Located inside an unassuming shopping plaza, we backed into a suitable parking spot and finally entered the legendary Sushi Bear. The first thing we instinctually noticed was an odd, chemical smell (hopefully cleaning product / hence the knocked off star) and some of the walls looked to be under renovation and partially covered with incoherent children's scribble, but no big deal. We were promptly sat and immediately served a complimentary holiday roll and clear soups which were both very tasty. Soon after, our order was taken and within minutes was brought to us which we quickly filled up on. The staff were VERY attentive and friendly. The food was excellent and I will 100% be returning here whenever I need another convenient sushi fix. Highly recommended for the area. - Lou Sassle read more

I went here after reading the reviews. Seemed like a good place to stop. The service was friendly and things came quickly. Unfortunately after eating the softest grilled shrimp ever, I started getting sick. Almost 30 minutes later I was a complete wreck. Food poisoning. I should' have know. From the amount of shrimp the gave me and the overall paleness of it, but because it had so much burnt seasoning on it, i didn't think twice. Big mistake. read more

This was my first time here a friend recommended this spot for a cute sushi date with my girls. I arrived first and the servers were ready to assist let me pick the my own table and gave me time to wait instead of pressuring me to order without my other party there. Now the sushi was amazing we tried some new and also got a couple classics.They gave us a complimentary holiday roll and miso soup for everyone at the table to start. What I loved is I was able to modify one of my rolls without so much spice and there was no hesitation. The snow crab is my favorite and I'll be getting that roll every time I come! It was a friend early birthday and they gave her a birthday tiramisu along with a whole performance at the table,dimmed the lights and even gave us trampolines to join in. This place absolutely blew me away. read more

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To be fair, we did give them a second chance after hearing others say how their food & service improved. They were right! read more

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Wanted sushi and found this gem! The donkatsu was one of the best I've had since leaving Japan. It was so huge that we shared and had leftover! read more

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Hidden gem alert! Found this spot in a random shopping center while I was out and craving some sushi, and wow - what a pleasant surprise. It was a pretty early dinner, so the place was quiet, but honestly, I'm shocked it wasn't packed out the door after tasting the food. I started with the classic clear soup, which, let's be real, isn't anything groundbreaking, but it did the job. Then came the mysterious appetizer... was it a tempura crab roll? A mini sushi explosion in every bite, and I'm still not sure what to call it, but it was good. Oh, and they threw in some egg rolls, because why not? For the rolls, I kept it simple with the rainbow roll and Alaska roll. My friend went with the Alaska roll and a crazy roll - which was allllmost too pretty to eat. All the rolls were fresh, tasty, and exactly what I was hoping for. no weird sushi surprises, just good, quality food. Service was quick and friendly, and I have to mention how shockingly reasonable the prices were. In today's world of sushi sticker shock, this was a breath of fresh air. Plus, they've got a lunch special that's calling my name, so I'll definitely be back. Overall, Sushi Bear is a solid spot that deserves more love. If you're in the area, give it a try - it's got good food, good prices, and even a good name. What more do you need? read more

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Sushi Bear has easily become my favorite sushi spots in town. I like that they are just about a 10 minute drive from home so I can easily place an order online and go pick it up for lunch. I tend to order their lunch specials more often than anything else. I really enjoy their lunch sushi maki special with two or three rolls. Their spicy tuna rarely if ever has that "fishy" taste. I really like the smoked salmon JB roll and the Alaska rolls as well. The Rock N Roll is also a favorite. Their clear soup is good as well as the miso. The salad is always fresh and crisp. I enjoy their hibachi specials as well. They season the steak well and always cook it to a pretty perfect mid rare per my preference. I like that their lunch hibachi is served with noodles and rice. The service is always good. The food fresh and I will happily return again and again! read more

I ordered pickup from Sushi Bear through the Uber Eats app. I arrived at the time the app said the order would be ready and it was. I was greeted when I entered and asked if I was dining in or picking up. The staff was very nice. The inside was larger than I expected with 2 sections of booths and tables, along with a sushi bar in the back. I ordered 2 rolls and they were packed well, with soy sauce, yum yum sauce, chopsticks, and napkins. It was my first time so I went with a California roll and the Rock N Roll. Both were solid options and it's obvious they use quality ingredients. read more

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Good but not great. The service is amazing. The complimentary soup, roll, and fortune cookies are nice. The sushi presentation was a 4/10. Taste was 6 out of ten. Walls were written all over which I think is their thing. The bathroom was clean. read more

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Had a great meal there a couple of weeks ago. The service was excellent. The food was excellent. The ambiance was ok. Totally recommend for tempura and katsu. read more

Dynamite roll fried was delicious and the Rock N Roll fried was my favorite. I recommend, our waitress Rayan was very attentive, also I ask him if he can replace the avocado for crabmeat instead without no problem he said yes. The restaurant is very nice, clean and fun. read more

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Sushi is just so-so. Presentation is lacking. Unagi is drenched in sauce and mostly skin. To top it off it is very disruptive to have the staff singing Happy Birthday every few minutes. Very disappointing. read more

Best sushi in Jacksonville that I've had!! It's fresh, consistent, and never disappoints! The atmosphere is also better than you would think from a place in a strip mall. Service has also always been fast and responsive. read more

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my name is david angarita and let me just tell you, this place is amazing i have been coming and ordering online for the past 6 months!! by farrr the best restaurant out here!!! dont walk there run!!! never disappointed with their meals everything is amazing, makes a grown man cry from how good the food is hereone of the most friendliest people i have met and they truly put their heart and skills into this food. 1000/10 exceeded all my expectations and i will let everyone know asap. if we are being honest i can prove i have ordered from them 3-4 times a week just because of how amazingly good the food comes out!!!! atmosphere is amazing such a vibe!!!! will be ordering more often now because it is so cheap for this huge portion how could you not come here??!?!‍ read more

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Love this place! Consistently good food and service. Soft lighting and a chill vibe. 10/10 recommend! read more

Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We went for lunch today and took some friends that has never been to Sushi Bear before. They loved what they got for lunch! We always get the hibachi with fried rice and chicken. Today we decided to get the shrimp and it was delicious. I think we will get this next time as well. We also got the Dynamite Sushi Roll to share. This is just one of our favorites. Our friends got the hibachi with fried rice and chicken. They said "wow" after lunch and said they can't wait to come back. Today the service was great! The food was great! The atmosphere was great! * Today they sang happy birthday to a person at the other table. This was soooo neat how they did it. Hopefully when you go you can hear them sing happy birthday. read more

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I usually enjoy this place. But we were here recently and the sushi was sloppily made. On this day the restaurant was not that busy. But the sushi was still made sloppy and you could tell they rushed the process of rolling the sushi. I understand wanting to be fast and get orders out in a timely manner. But sushi is not supposed to be sloppy or hard to grab. read more

The sushi was fresh and fast! 3 specialty roles were enough for two adults. We also had edamame and soup. Prompt and frequent service visits. Full restaurant, very popular. Will go back. read more

I met a friend for lunch on a Saturday around noon at Sushi Bear. We arrived just before the lunch rush and quickly placed our order. I decided on the 3 roll special: -- Salmon Roll - simple and delicious. -- Alaska Roll - fresh salmon and avocado with crunchy cucumber. My favorite of the bunch. -- Spicy Tuna - not really much spice but good flavor. The fresh tuna was really good. The 3 roll lunch special came with clear soup and a small ginger salad which were both tasty. Lots of food for an affordable price! All in all, Sushi Bear was a great lunch spot! Great sushi, prices and service. I would definitely visit again. read more

Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill - Top to Bottom: Salmon Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Alaska Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

So yummy and love the special celebration for birthdays. Great portions and everything was phenomenal. Great service. read more

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Service is always fast and efficient with a very friendly staff. The portions are very generous and I feel like the size of the specialty roll I ordered with eel on top was comparable with the price of $14.95 that's charged for it. It's pretty huge! They started me off with a complimentary appetizer and clear broth soup garnished with tempura for added flavor. And I also ordered a hot green tea which was perfect. Not soon after, my specialty roll was served and it was fresh and tasty. More than enough for me to eat and I ended up taking a few pieces home. The ambiance is always nice and comfortable despite how busy they were on a Thursday afternoon, I was always checked on by several members of the staff. I love coming to Sushi Bear and I would recommend whether you are coming to celebrate with friends or dining alone. Plenty of tasty items on the menu for everyone's palate! read more

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Our family has been coming here for years and love the sushi. We also love the items from the kitchen that are hibachi style. If you are celebrating a birthday this is hands down the best place in Jax for the birthday song. The staff is on top of your table and really act fast to serve you. read more

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The food is always amazing and tastes so fresh! The service is phenomenal. The atmosphere is very welcoming. I definitely recommend this place! read more

This is our goto for sushi! Everything is delicious and fresh. Love the atmosphere and if you are celebrating a birthday they have a great theme to share with music and dessert! Highly recommended!! read more

Our absolute favorite sushi place in Jacksonville. A weird plus- their coke is amazing! The sushi is always fresh and the service is fast and always a pleasure. It's our place we take all our friends to when they visit (from the Midwest) read more

I've been to this many times and I've also recently started ordering delivery via a service. The atmosphere is fun and inviting and just wait until you see them celebrate someone's birthday. I also get hibachi and it's not a grill in front of you, but the quality that they ensure is done would make you think differently. Even with to go it's been a great experience. read more

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Walking in the ambience was very nice as well as the staff was very friendly and courteous. Also, they were very attentive. The food was totally delicious. I didn't know what to expect, but I will definitely be returning. read more

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The lighting is warm and the scenery is original. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was beautiful. The servers were very attentive and patient with us, answering any questions and accommodating our needs. They were excellent and that's all I can really ask for. The appetizers were DELICIOUS! The gyoza was okay but everything was flavorful. The main course was amazing, my wife loved all her rolls, and the crazy girl roll was tasty. Everything was enjoyable. The portions were so plentiful that we couldn't finish all of our food. Pricing was good considering portion size and taste, especially for how good the food was. read more

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PSA: Most tables have the less sodium soy sauce, they have the regular kikkoman inside, just ask the waiter for it if you're used to it, or it will feel like the soy sauce needs sault. thats what I did. Amazing service, they gave me a free 6 pce and 2 mushroom soups when we came in as courtesy, WTH; The rolls are fantastic, with an unbelievable presentation, this place is also ridiculously inexpensive, I ordered 3 rolls with soda refills and the bill was 35$ (they dont charge refills) most specialty rolls are 10-11$, and the regular ones go as low as 5$, absolutely worth the drive, and I just come from Miami. read more

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Lively place with good food. Not just sushi, but Japanese dishes like katsudon and teriyaki meat and vegetable dishes are well made, tasty and filling. There's more to Japanese cuisine than sushi and sashimi. read more

This was our first visit to Sushi Bear. In the area, needed a quick lunch, pulled up Yelp - happened to be in the same parking lot - can't beat that. My sister and I took our time review the menu. They have so many options it's hard to choose. The server was very patient in answering our questions and giving her recommendations. Prior to even ordering we were brought a complimentary Philadelphia roll. It was yummy and just made us ever more excited to eat there. We opted to do one of the lunch specials (they have several) that included two rolls, salad, & soup. The soup was marvelous. Simple broth with mushrooms. Very tasty. The salad comes with ginger dressing, which was excessive for the amount of lettuce, but had a great flavor. I ordered the Dynamite roll and the Shrimp Tempura roll based on our server's recommendation. The Dynamite has salmon, crab, and has a wonderful sauce on top with a nice amount of heat. The outside is tempura battered and crispy. The shrimp tempura had crunch shrimp inside and was incredible. Their yum-yum sauce, served in a squeeze container, was oh so good. Your rolls are served with fresh sliced ginger and wasabi. Everything was so fresh and tasty. Definitely going back, soon! Next time I will ask for less ginger and wasabi, just to avoid wasting it, as I only used a little bit. read more

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It's been a while since my last review for Sushi Bear, I felt compelled to write another one. This place is consistently great. Food is super tasty. Service is excellent & the restaurant is clean. Friendly staff. Always my go-to when I can't decide on lunch. Convenient & so close to my office too. Lunch specials is the best compared to other Sushi places, for quality & reasonably priced. My honey & I shared the 3 sushi combo lunch special. Total meal under $20. I highly recommend! read more

Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I've been here before. Not sure if I ever did a check in and review. So, I am going to do so now. I met my Yelp friend, Austin O. here today at noon. We were given a complimentary appetizer of crab stick tempura. I ordered a small hot Saki to start our meal and conversation. We had appetizers(I had veggie tempura and he had Tuna Tartar), then we both ordered the 3 sushi combo lunch. With that came soup and a salad. I ALWAYS choose ginger salad dressing. All was very good. Service was impeccable. Pros:all was great Cons:no hint of Ginger taste in the salad dressing. Would I recommend this place? Most definitely I would! read more

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Delicious sushi everytime! Sushi bear has very friendly and accommodating staff here who make it a pleasant & delightful experience. The sushi and cooked meals are phenomenal. I love sushi bear read more

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Nice little spot in a plaza, got seated right away. I ordered the tiger roll, it was so good I should've ordered 2. I also got a side order of shrimp fried rice. It was decent. Hubby ordered the steak and chicken, it came with noodles and a cup of rice. The staff was very nice and attentive. read more

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This place has high quality sushi, the rolls here are excellent. They also give you free clear soup which is nice. Fairly priced as well.

Amazing service and great sushi. Always love the appetizer sushi that is given it is so different from other restaurants like

Love this place the food is great and service is phenomenal! My new favorite hibachi spot! The restaurant is so nice and clean!