Went on a Wednesday and there was live jazz from 7-9 which was lovely. Madori was our server and she was great! Sushi and drinks were great too read more

The fireball roll and vegetable tempura are a favorite of mine! Madori was an excellent server with refills and recommendations. the food came out so quickly and the lighting and seating is always so excellent. read more

The food is always great and fresh ! Service from Madori was perfect. Wednesday night is always fun with live music

This is such a gem in the heights! Great food, great happy hour and great service no matter what day you come here they do not disappoint! Super unique rolls! Ask for Madorii she's a fantastic waitress! Such a great neighborhood spot! Good for families good for a date night good for even a business dinner! read more

I was expecting really fresh sushi and great appetizers based on the reviews I had seen, but unfortunately that was not the case. My miso soup came out lukewarm, as did the gyoza. The rice on my shrimp tempura roll was undercooked and contained an overwhelming amount of cucumber, so much so that I couldn't really taste anything else. We ordered the pork chashu and it was more like a pork chop, slightly overcooked. On top of all of that, our server was nice, but at the very end, I asked for the check and she told me she would wait to bring it when it looked like we had finished a little more?? No, I want the check... because I asked for it. read more

Our first time here, and we were pleased! My wife is a non-fish-eating sushi lover, so we were drawn to the various tofu options. Her favorite item was the Japanese Fried Rice, very savory. The menu overall was quite extensive, and the happy hour options were more diverse than most. The service from Madori was also top-notch. She was very pleasant and attentive without making us feel rushed. The restaurant itself is nice (it's the old "Helen in the Heights" location) with a large open air patio. Unfortunately, some flies thought so too ‍ Overall, a nice early evening outdoor meal! read more

Amazing atmosphere, service, and cuisine. Madori went above and beyond. Very sweet and attentive. I ordered the shirt ribs, asparagus, scallops, and miso soup- all delicious. Thank you for the excellent service. read more

Sushi By The Heights - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I tried the Tsunami Lobster Roll which was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The fusion of textures and the freshness of the ingredients truly shone through, making every bite a delightful experience! The fried rice was another standout, perfectly cooked and infused with flavors that elevated the dish. It was a fantastic accompaniment to my meal. I also indulged in the pork dumplings and they did not disappoint. Each dumpling was tender and packed with savory goodness, making them an ideal starter or snack. What made my visit even more enjoyable was my waitress, Madori She was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, ensuring that my dining experience was smooth and enjoyable. Overall, Sushi in the Heights exceeded my expectations with its delicious food and excellent service. I can't wait to return for another round of their mouthwatering dishes! read more

My boyfriend and I went to Sushi by the Heights for our Valentines dinner last night, and it was such a great experience. The ambience is really cool -- stylish decor, great lighting, and a fun but relaxed vibe. We loved the atmosphere. The sushi was very good, and there were several dishes we truly enjoyed. It was honestly hard to narrow it down to just one favorite. To top it off, we tried the fried Japanese donuts and the crème brûlée cheesecake and wow, the cheesecake was absolutely amazing. Between the quality of the food, the beautiful space, and the overall experience, we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend for a date night or a nice evening out. read more

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Great food , live music on Wednesday's is very relaxing. Great atmosphere & great food . Will be back

I have been here a few times and typically all the food is timely and tasty. I tend to go for happy hour, I love the variety of option on theirs. Their maki and sashimi are so tasty and my husband loves the gyoza. The robata are a good grilled option as well. I recently tried the oysters, but for some reason there was a major holdup on getting them, so likely will not be getting those again. Our servers have been great and its a nice place without too loud of music (a dislike of mine since I am often out for quality time with friends and family). There is a lot of parking around the side and additional lot. read more

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I've often passed by this restaurant going home from work or ate at nearby restaurants, but one night, my friend and I decided to try it for happy hour. The restaurant was empty, so we were seated right away. The ambiance is dark and intimate, and the decor from the artwork and brick wall is lovely but also adds to the dark space. We ordered a few things from the happy hour menu and outside of that. Asparagus - Grilled; simple, straightforward Pork belly - Nicely grilled with the marks. Full of flavor and tender Ribeye - This was cut in strips, so it tasted a little more tough. If it was a whole piece, and we were asked how we wanted it prepared, it would've been better. Seaweed salad - Fresh, traditional flavor Fried rice - It was ok. They packed a lot in the bowl due to the sticky rice texture. Too peppery and overpowered the whole bowl. Vegetable tempura - I liked the variety of veggies and light, crispy batter. Always a fan of veggie tempura. Soft shell crab - Actually never had this before. I don't eat a lot of variety when it comes to seafood, but I do like crab. This crab was breaded nicely and had great flavor. Pleasantly surprised. The Ritz - The salmon and avocado are placed on a Ritz cracker. Interesting take. A little too fishy for me despite the avocado. Maybe if they drizzled some eel sauce or something. Felt like it was missing something. Only comes in 4 pieces. Yakuza roll - Part of the special maki menu. It has crispy spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber topped salmon, spicy mayo, tempura flakes. I tried a couple pieces. Not bad but the flakes get everywhere. Restrooms are clean and even come with some toiletry items and mouthwash. Pretty unique. There's ample parking in the lot nearby. Great place for happy hour or dinner with friends or a date night. Check them out! read more

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My boyfriend and I came for HRW and we absolutely loved it. We definitely want to come back to try their regular menu. The crowd on a Friday night was very mixed in terms of vibes, but all very lively! There were some people more casual, some more on lively celebratory vibe, others on a date night, which I loved that there was a mix of. Our server was amazing and she gave great drink recommendations and was super sweet. Food and drinks were super good- they do not hold back on the drinks! The lychee martini was our favorite. There is a parking lot right next to the building which is convenient! Definitely will be coming back to try more things! read more

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This experience was a scam. Sushi by the Heights sold tickets to a restaurant experience that didn't even have tables for people to sit and enjoy. This was not very well thought out. Don't oversell for the experience just to make money. You don't have enough tables or space to seat people. Very very disappointed with this experience and I won't ever get a ticket for this or even tell people about it. read more

Free parking across the street is awesome. That's so huge for that area. We had reservations and were seated asap. Staff is super friendly and helped us decide what to order. Sushi was fresh and tasty, lychee martini was almost TOO good. Can't wait to go again! read more

My husband and I had frequented the Studewood Cantine and found out it closed! It was fate because late Friday night we were on our usual mission to figure out where to go have dinner and drinks after 10:00 PM with at least a 30-45 minute drive from where we live! We found this amazing sushi place with reverse Happy Hour on Friday's from 11:00 PM until 2:00 AM next door to the old Studewood Cantine. We happened to get there right at 11:00, chilled and laid back atmosphere with a DJ playing a good mix of music. The music was perfect where you could vibe and still have a conversation. Mike the bartender was great! We had excellent service throughout the night at the bar. The sushi was great quality and presentation. It's so hard to find good sushi bars that have flavorful spicy tuna or spicy salmon without drowning it in spicy mayo, which I'm not a fan of. The spice was definitely a different heat not spicy mayo. The spice was the perfect level of heat maybe spicy sesame oil, which i added Sriracha for extra heat because I love extra spicy. The reverse HH prices were extremely reasonable and well worth it. We got to meet the GM, Jacob who was checking on us. He was super chill and nice and we chatted with him for awhile telling him we'll be back this Friday! If you're looking for a great late night sushi place with reverse Happy Hour this is the place! See you guys on Friday! read more

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Located in the heights, this restaurant is at the first floor of a multipurpose building. I was afraid that parking would be difficult but they have their own private lot right across the street. They have both indoor and outdoor patio seating available, and it was packed inside. I ordered the by the heights, sex on the moon, green dragon, and the dirty young girl rolls. I also ordered the tuna tartare and got their crispy calamari for free since they had an offer of a free app if you are following them on Instagram. The chef also came out and explained every dish we got to us. For many of the rolls, they place half the rolls in kimchee dressing and the other half in sesame oil. The Kimchee dressing makes the rolls taste more fresher but I liked the sesame oil more, as it provided more pop in the flavor with some aroma in it. My favorite roll was the dirty young girl roll but specifically the half with baked crab and masago. Just think of baked green mussels but in crab form, on top of a sushi roll. The other half with the chopped tuna was ok, the tuna had a nice texture but it was bland. My next favorite roll was their signature by the heights roll. The sex on the moon roll kind of had a little too much going on for me. As for the apps, the tuna tartare was similar to the roll where the tuna was a little bland. I liked how it came with seaweed salad and avocado though. The crispy calamari was solid as well, but it could've been crispier. Overall, service was pretty good but I did wait awhile to get my bill. I saw someone order the tsunami roll which came with a whole lobster tail tempura so I would like to try both that and their soft shell crab next time. The bathroom was really nice with amenities like mouth wash, lotion, and floss. They even had a secret room where they also do omakase. read more

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Me and my plus one popped in Sushi by the Heights last evening ( Saturday night) around 5:30 for my first time in. Right off the top this place was dimly lit and very inviting. We sat at the bar and immediately reached for the happy hour menu as I'd heard that their happy hour options were extensive. Started with the sushi sampler , and while I didn't expect to have any "premium " pieces of sushi included, I was still hoping that the quality wouldn't suffer. Well, this was not the case because the nigiri was not as fresh as it could have been nor was the rice . Got the uni shooters next , along with some shishito peppers. Well the uni shooter had a good pickling liquid , but couldn't taste much uni at all , and the shishito peppers were probably my least favorite order outside of the sushi itself. We moved on to an order of pork belly and tuna tartare which were both nice size portions , but lacked flavor( both were under seasoned)..., Lastly , but what turned out to be the highlight of the meal, were the firecracker shrimp and the ribeye robata, Shrimp were a very flavorful bite that were crispy juiciness with a nice spicy kick and the ribeye strips though tiny were a good medium rare and quite tender. We finished off with the crème brûlée dessert that was also pretty good. Service was also pleasant so I gave an overall 3 stars... read more

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Go to neighborhood spot, always consistent. Great drinks, variety and service! Recommend asking for Madori as your server. 5

AMAZING food and AMAZING service!!!! My go to sushi spot in Houston, phenomenal food! I am also gluten free and they are very knowledgeable and accommodating with my allergy. If I could rate it higher than 5 stars, I would :) read more

Sushi By The Heights - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went during happy hour and sat on patio , very nice and waitress was super attentive Deconstructed Osaka was delicious and I would return for it alone However the vinegar or sour sauce in the gyoza was wayyyy too overpowering for the subtle taste of the dumpling read more

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Always drove by, but never stopped in... until recently. This spot is more of your trendy, not sushi restaurant feel inside (compared to your typical sushi restaurant), but that was okay with me! We were greeted and sat promptly. Unfortunately it was a quick dinner so no drinks, but the staff was always quick to refill our drinks. Had a small side salad, miso soup, and 2 sushi rolls. It all came out quickly and was super delicious. While there were only a handful of table sat when we were in, several staff members checked on us. Which tells me while it's slow, they aren't just sitting around but really helping each other out. I can't wait to go back when I have more time to enjoy a bottle of wine and just relax and enjoy my sushi and evening. read more

Sushi By The Heights - SPIDER ROLL (6) & RED DRAGON ROLL (8) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was exquisite and well worth the price. Their Judge Me Roll was some of the best sushi I've ever had and Wednesday Jazz night was a total vibe. Our waitress Madori was on top of it and made sure to check in with us often. Loved it and highly recommend! read more

I see that they may have reasonable prices for halls hour, but on my experience for dinner prices are very pricey. Upscale experience. Food is delicious. If you're really into sushi I'd go here. They are connected to another bar on the other side of the building but was not my cup of tea environment. read more

It you are looking for a spot that is good for a date or a cute outing with the family, the inside vibes provide that. This place is cute and cozy and has live music on Wednesday so check it out. Overall, i didn't have the best experience so I highly doubt I would return or mention this place to anyone to try. The calamari was big in size but very hard to chew. The shrimp fried rice had a lot of seasonings and flavor but lack actual shrimp. The small shrimp pieces didn't make up enough to actually count as shrimp fried rice. I also ordered the dragon roll and it wasn't nothing memorable without the spicy mayo. The sushi was just sushi. The major turn off for me was the service. There seem to be only one waitress and she initially skipped over us, even though everyone was sitting on the same row. The waitress seemed to be more comfortable speaking Spanish to ladies besides us. The waitress forgot our order after repeating it back to us and have the electronic keypad in her hand. The waitress wasn't attentive and really didn't highlight any menu items. read more

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Lunch hibachi chicken came with a side of miso soup both were delicious. Love the ambiance it's perfect for a date night. Service was good could've been a little faster. read more

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Everything from the food to the ambiance was great. Madori made our first time here feel really good. Her service is exceptional!

as a newbie to the restaurant parking was kind of confusing. but once i found it out the restaurant was charming and quaint ambiance. service was normal during a restaurant. the presentation of the food was more elevated than most sushi restaurants. this was a nice change of pace compared to other sushi restaurants. read more

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The food was FIRE. Def recommend the dragon roll. Also, Madori was so sweet and attentive. read more

Sushi By The Heights - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

We did the tarot omakase and it was such a fun experience! Would highly recommend to anyone interested-Midori did a wonderful job with service and the ambiance of the omakase section was very nice. read more

Sushi By The Heights - Omakase section - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was great. I had pork belly and the Fried Rice and my GF had the JACOS (Japanese Tacos) Madori did a great job as our server!!!! Will be going back soon. read more

I can't say enough good things about sushi by the heights. I'm a super fan and have been for a few years now. Impeccable service, top tier sushi that's some of the freshest I've had in Houston. Their steak night is an amazing and delicious deal, also. I love to snag their happy hour specials, too! It can't be beat and Daffne the bartender is the BEST!!! Jazz night on Wednesdays? What's not to love? read more

Server Madori was super quick and attentive. Yakuza roll was delicious. Firecracker shrimp app was great. Sushi Mori plate included crab stick which was disappointing read more

Food was great. We had a party of four and everyone loved the good and service. I was the only one who didn't have sushi and I love my dish. I can't wait to go back. read more

Very fresh and good quality. The spicy salmon roll had an extra flavor I haven't had before that I loved. I do think the soba noodles needed more flavor but the chili garlic crisp was tasty. It was pretty empty in there the day after Christmas which is expected but it made for a cute date day read more

So far our favorite sushi place in the heights! Parking was a bit confusing as a first timer, but there's a lot you can park in to the right before turning in. The restaurant itself was clean and had perfect date night ambiance with dim lighting. We ordered the dinner for 2 with miso soup, gyoza, and cheesecake crème brûlée. The waitstaff were all super quick and nice. We got frequent refills as well. The sushi was one of the freshest I've had in a while here. The miso soup was a classic and the crème brûlée helped with the dinner cravings after all the entrees. We got the dinner for 2 and were surprised with the presentation and quantity- we felt it was very good for its value. Everything was super fresh and the gyozas you can tell were handcrafted. We definitely would come again! read more

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will definitely be adding this place to our regular rotation for sushi! staff was pleasant and not too busy to get a table. we had the spicy tuna hand roll, salmon hand roll, and toro hand roll as well as the yazuka maki and gyoza. the maki was good but hand rolls were definitely our favorite this night. gyoza was well done with food flavor. friend also tried the seared salmon nigiri which she said was fantastic. excited to try out their happy hour and visit again! read more

Madori was phenomenal, she gave us great service and on top of the service the sushi was so good. Can't wait to be back!!

Always great food, service and ambiance at Sushi by the Heights! Madori was very kind and provided great recommendations.

The happy hour at Sushi by the Heights is always a great time. I recommend the duck belly robota. Shout out to Madori for providing exceptional service. We will be back! read more