I'm not a fan of sushi but have found other fantastic food items to review on for this particular joint. As far as the sushi goes my husband and friends seem to dig everything they order as their plates are always empty. I found that they are vegetarian friendly and can order many veggie forms of "sushi" and they carry soy papers to wrap them in. DELISH! The outdoor seating so close to the heart of Five Points makes for a great atmosphere and a laid back dining experience. Hubby says the Clair Ahi Tuna Roll off the "specials" menu is a great choice. read more

No, no, no. That's the first thing that comes to mind when I think of my experience here. I've been trying to find reasonably good sushi since moving to Jacksonville and I'm afraid my search must continue. When rating sushi restaurants in Jax, I go back and forth thinking that I should rate them relative to each other versus rating them based on all sushi restaurants I've ever been to across the country and elsewhere. Either way, this one would still only get 1 star. Pros: -it's cheap -food was made quickly Cons: -small selection and not very many raw rolls. Why are most rolls deep fried in this area of the country? I think perhaps it should be called Southern sushi as it is about as healthy as eating a fried chicken dinner. -very bland tasting rolls, particularly the spicy rolls -the seaweed in the miso soup was rather leathery Bottom line: The best thing we ate was the edamame so that should tell you something. Other than the food and prices, all other aspects of this restaurant were average (service, atmosphere). I wouldn't recommend this place to a friend. read more

Hmm, as far as sushi places go, I think this place is average for Jax. In any bigger city, it'd be really subpar. I must admit, I'm pretty damn picky when it comes to sushi. After all, it's raw fish (mostly). Not to dis my Chinese brothers, but they don't really know anything about sushi. It's a Japanese art form. I don't know why there're so many Chinese run Japanese "sushi" places here in Jacksonville...possibly because the locals don't know the difference. Anyway, it's rather funny to me. I've been to about 7 or 8 of these places here and have not really been impressed with any of them. I usually get the same things so I can compare restaurants in a more objective manner. It's all my taste though, so it's gonna be subjective in the end...Anyway, I get sake (salmon), saba (mackerel), unagi (eel), tomago (egg), ama-ebi (sweet shrimp) and usually maguro (tuna). I did go once to Sushi Cafe and enjoyed it, but subsequent visits have left me wondering if I was going to be sick later. Fish wasn't fresh and not super flavorful. I pretty much go cuz my friends like it. read more

Best sushi in Jacksonville by far! The whole family loves Sushi Cafe and kids always ask to go. Went there for dinner this week. I had the sweetheart roll and pikachu roll. They were both really delicious. My daughter had the kiwi roll. Kids meals are great for big kids, they definitely don't go hungry. read more

Place used to have its glory days. Nowadays, it's just another sushi place. Prices are very reasonable here, just like any other sushi restaurants. $3 to $5 range for a roll of sushi. Sushi sizes are average and they are to my likings. I mean it's just typical american style sushi.. Want the real thing? go to Japan! One suggestion though, don't order their fried rice, It's a heart attack waiting to happen! Their fried rice is smothered in grease! Overall ok sushi, not so great service. Service used to be great, now it's lacking attention and always forgetting things. read more

It's a small little sushi café. They have good food. I tried the Diablo, dynamite and monster sushi rolls. I had their clear soup which was really great. They were all pretty cool . This would be a place for a small outing for 2 to 4 people. I would go back to this restaurant. Two thumbs up! Try out this place if you can! read more

Not a huge fan. The sushi was decent but rolls were small for the price. The service was the most disappointing part, though. Four servers, and they all seemed to lack any sense of urgency in helping their customers. read more

I have ordered twice here and was really pleased. It was so good on Thursday night, I had to go back on Friday. Try the monkey roll and sweet potato roll. read more

I've always loved sushi, and last month I started a sushi diet. Yeah, I know. Just wanted to eat healthier. I've been coming here for years at least a couple of times a month. Even before they relocated. Now every day. So friendly. And even suggested different selections. Delicious, and I never got bored. read more

I have been going here for a few years off and on and it has always been pretty decent, but the last few times it has been far from that. I usually get the same thing "Sushi Regular" to go and for the past few visits the fish has been so so and then my last time there (10/16/2014) it was horrible. Smelly, tough to chew, and seemingly cut by someone with no experience on how to cut fish at all. I couldn't even finish the tuna Nigiri it was so bad. The staff is nice and the restaurant itself is nice but the sushi has taken a nose dive in the past year. I never write reviews but for the price I paid I feel ripped off, they essentially served me scraps. After years of going here I will never go back again. Hopefully their other food is ok but not the sushi. read more

Another local neighborhood fave. I've been going since the day they opened. I craved their sushi even when I was up in Chicago. They are reasonably priced and have an extensive menu. The service is always great too! They have outdoor seating for when the humidity isn't completely poofing up my hair. read more

Ate dinner here with my son last night and had an awesome time we had to wait 10-15 minutes for a larger table but that was fine we could have sat immediately at a small table for 2 but as he's 6'5'' and 300 lbs and I'm a lil smaller we decided the larger table was better suited we ordered the Shrimp tempura dinner as an appetizer and split it. It was fantastic, lightest tempura batter I have ever had we ordered the sushi love boat and split that also it was great and the perfect size for 2 hungry guys the only thing we didn't split was the check as usual dad got that (lucky me) only complaint is the parking situation on a Friday night its a lil crowded but as I'm a disabled vet I got a space right up front. Service was real good and friendly, attentive but not constantly in your face. Would highly recommend. read more

I promised them that I would bring them more business since my last visit and I have! And they keep getting better! I created my own roll last time. It was AMAZING! I still enjoy them so much! The service is great. The only negative would be that it gets crowded in there pretty quickly. But, I'm pretty sure that's because it's sooooo good and sooooo inexpensive. :D read more

Simple unpretentious sushi at a reasonable price. There's a time and a place for the fancy rolls at a fusion restaurant, but if you're looking for some casual take-out, you honestly can't beat the price or the quality from Sushi Cafe. I ordered from Grubhub and it took less than 30 minutes from paying until they delivered to our hotel and the sushi tasted fresh and the gyoza was still warm and tender. Great place. read more

I'd heard mixed reviews about Sushi Cafe, but I think it can best be described as solid. Nice selection of rolls, from the more ambitious Chef's Specials, to your basic two- or three-ingredient creations that are very reasonably priced. We started with the Edamame and, it might sound weird, but it was the BEST Edamame I've ever had. Maybe it was the salt. Probably it was the salt. But whatever, it was awesome! I ate the whole bowl to myself. Ginger salad was pretty good, and the Clear Soup was tasty. For the sush we did a mix of six or seven rolls and, on the whole, the meal was satisfying. Good neighborhood spot. read more

We love coming to this place! The service is always fast, the waitress are always sweet & the food is always delicious.

My go to sushi spot. Consistent quality and service. Haven't been since they moved to the other end of the building but looking very forward to staring at shoppers as they come out of Publix :s read more

Love this place, the staff is extremely nice. We always have great service. Went last night for dinner. We shared 2 sushi rolls which were very good. Everyone ordered the hibachi chicken. Best meal on the menu.. soup, salad, noodles, rice, fresh vegetables and white meat chicken. Brought half of it home for lunch the next day. Always good food.. will be back soon. read more

Excellent quality! Service is a bit lacking, HOWEVER, to be fair....I sat at the bar and was only one person. So, just based on quality, it's a 5. Y'all know how stingy I am with that elusive 5th star! Lol :-) read more

Sushi is very good quality and tastes great. However, the staff is extremely unhelpful with questions about their menu or suggestions. Their waitstaff exists because touchscreen ordering has too big a barrier to entry, but at least a screen would of know its own menu. Also it was faster for me to grab my own side dishes to share the appetizers with my party of four. I should have filled out an application, maybe next time. Go for the sushi, stay for the "let me check on that". read more

I have been eating here for a couple of years now and again for lunch. I usually get their hibachi lunch and sometimes a sushi roll. Their sushi has never disappointed. My favorite is the Riverside roll and I add avocado. Their hibachi scallop lunch is always delicious. The only complaint I have is that at times they are slow with their service. Today that was not the case. It was fast and tasty. This is better than your average sushi cafe. They also have a nice seating area for outside dining. read more

The best Dynamite sushi in town! together with their best shrimp sauce! I go here everyweek, never failed to make my tummy happy! The staff are friendly, reasonable prices--almost the same as other sushi house. The place is also nice. read more

It's hard to find good sushi in Jax, but this is my favorite! I get the Crazy Roll (shrimp tempura served warm and topped w/salmon), and don't forget to ask for the shrimp sauce - yummy. I'm not a fan of their particular ginger dressing, and not everything is here is as good, but it's well priced, well located, and the staff is super friendly :) read more

It's the best casual sushi restaurant in Jacksonville. Blows FUJI Sushi out of the water. If you want great sushi and ginger that isn't pink and tastes like dirt, then you gotta try Sushi Cafe. read more

Absolutely loved it!!! I honestly think that this is my favorite sushi spot in Jacksonville. Rainbow roll tastes as beautiful as it looks..

I enjoy it! its fresh, affordable, casual. I can rely on it to be good every time.

Best your gonna get if you decide to stay in riverside.

Decent sushi at a price you would pretty much pay anywhere else. My biggest gripe would be that the servers can be somewhat inattentive and sometimes you can tell the sushi is a bit old (but if you frequent any sushi place enough you will find them happens everywhere). read more

An ok sushi place if you are in the area and need a quick sushi fix... but I would not go out of the way to go here. Decent value.

The lady at the counter was extremely rude! She was acting like I was not welcome and that she did not want to serve me. Hey lady! If you don't like your job quit! I did not go in there rude not was I rude after how she acted! But I can promise I won't go there again! Rude hoe! read more

I LOVE this place. It's my favorite restaurant in Jacksonville. I wrote about it in my blog. www.outandaboutinjax.blogspot.com Check it out. It has a weekly listing of all kinds of interesting events in Jacksonville as well as written journal entries about the events I attend and the places I go. read more

Food is always delicious and hot food is ALWAYS hot! Everything is always fresh and the service is outstanding! I always have a pleasant experience whether it be with a group of people or dining by myself. When I'm with a group, we always have prompt service and the orders are always correct. The servers are there but not in your personal space; BARBARA is the best!!! She knows how to interact with her customers, giving them a smile on their face every time! The music is peaceful so if you're just going out for a "breather" it's a great place to relax and get a bite to eat. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE!!! read more

One of my favorite places to stop it to pick up and take out of delicious California rolls. Has a nice area to see outside to enjoy the weather. The service is on point. Very friendly read more

I've been going to sushi cafe since 2008 and it is still one of my favorite places. They are always friendly and fast. I'm not huge on sushi and always get chicken teriyaki but it's just always so good and the veggies with shrimp sauce!! Love the location and the atmosphere. read more

Love this place. It's one of my frequent lunch spots. My only fear in providing this review is that others will discover the consistently great sushi and flavorful dishes. Kaz, the manager, always makes sure that my meal and experience are excellent. read more

Used GrubHub to get this delivered to my hotel in Jacksonville. You can only have so much room service, and I had a hankering for sushi. I was feeling somewhat indecisive, and ordered steamed edamame, the Rock N' Roll sushi roll, and the chicken and shrimp hibachi plate. Aside from being way too much food (entirely my own fault), everything was great. The edamame was thankfully NOT super salty, the sushi was great, and thankfully they even put the tempura flakes on the side so it wouldn't get soggy in transit. The hibachi was good, except that I would prefer the noodles to be a little more al dente. All-in-all, it was a great experience, and the food was fresh and was still hot when it arrived. Definitely recommended. read more

It was ok the tempura was over cooked and they used ingredients only on a portion of the roll.

This is an incredible place to eat with wonderful sushi. The smoked salmon is the best and the meals are plentiful. Staff is very engaging and joyous. Kaz is amazing and fun! read more

Sushi Cafe is not a destination sushi restaurant. It is the place one goes to quickly grab a sushi lunch and run back to your job and scarf it down at your desk. And perhaps the owners of the cafe know this as well. When you first walk into the restaurant, you'll notice that if you twirl in a circle, you've seen the joint. In other words, my guest bathroom is larger than Sushi Cafe and I live in an apartment complex. The sushi itself, as many other reviewers have noted, is not epic. It's not terrible, but it will not send tears racing down your cheeks. That is to say, on a good day, the sushi chefs at Publix can probably package a comparable roll to Sushi Cafe. The price for Publix sushi (pre-packaged) is about the same price as Sushi Cafe. Perhaps the only reason Sushi Cafe does have an advantage is that the menu is larger at the restaurant. It's easy to see that the wait staff is doing this job until they finish their bachelor's at JU and the chefs are lifeless androids. A serviceable emotionless establishment that gets the job done, do not turn to Sushi Cafe for a wonderful dining experience. It's get in, get out. read more

This restaurant serves the best sushi! I love everything here! Food is fresh, service is super fast and friendly, great atmosphere. And most importantly, their price is super affordable. I will definitely come back. read more